Eastern Sun, 13 October 1969
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Title Section22 1969-10-13 1 EASTERN SUN SINGAPORE'S OWN NATIONAL DAILY ft Estd. 1966. Vol. 4 No. 1147 Monday, 13 October 1969. MC(P) 0737 Price 15 cents22 words
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668 1969-10-13 1 All 5 Cosmonauts In Communication MOSCOW, Sun. (UPI) The Soviets today officially announced the successful launch of a three-man Soyuz spacecraft to join Soyuz 6 cosmonauts Georgy Shonin and Valery Kubasov in earth orbit. Moscow radio said the ship Soyuz 7 went aloft668 words
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266 1969-10-13 1 Drive To Nail Bandits, Reds BANGKOK. Sun. (Reuter) The Thai government has sent more aircraft and vehicles to Southern Thailand and has reshuffled the police command there to deal effectively with secessionist Moslem bandits, according to Gen. Chamras Muthukanond. the Acting Director General of266 words
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Article86 1969-10-13 1 NEW DELHI, Sun. (Reuter) —lndia's Chief of Naval Staff. Admiral A K Chatterji, wil. visit Thailand, Australia. New 7ealand and Singapore in the next four weeks, it was announced here today. He is due to arn\> in Bangkok on Oct. 17 and will go on to86 words
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Article90 1969-10-13 1 BOCHUM. West Germany, Sun. (Reuter) Heinz Kaminski, Direc tor of the Bochum Space Research Institute, today predicted that a third Soviet satellite in the Soyuz series would be launched tomorrow. The satellite, believed to be named Soyuz-8 would carry one or two astronauts, he said, and would90 words
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Article216 1969-10-13 1 THERE are frequent complaints from the public concerning taxi-drivers who refuses to take fares because the intended journeys are too short. These incidents often happen Immediately after shows outside cinemas and theatres or amusement parks Sometimes, the taxi-driver even demands a fixed fare, usually two216 words
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Article41 1969-10-13 1 PARIS, Sun. (Reuter) Raw materials in the human body are worth 3.5 dollars according to a French medical publication. It lists the body's saleable substances as oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen, as well as minute traces of fold and silver.41 words
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Article, Illustration79 1969-10-13 1 EIGHTEEN-y ear-old Jacqueline Han beat 12 other finalists on Sunday night to take away the coveted title of "Princess Republic of Singapore." The winner was crowned by Miss Mavis Young, holder of the 1969 "Miss Singapore" title. Runners-up in the beauty quest, organised by the Government Servants' Welfare Organisation,79 words
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196 1969-10-13 1 LONDON, Sun. (Reuterj The Observer said today King Hussein of Jordan was reported to Have indicated in talks with Palestinian leaders that Pakistan was considering sending combat troops to Jordan. The Pakistani troops would support the Arab armies against Israel on the "hot" eastern196 words
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Article74 1969-10-13 1 BELFAST. Northern Ireland, Sun. (Reuter) Britain flew In tough "Red Beret" paratroops today after Belfast's worst-yet riots raised fresh fears of a Protestant-Catholic civil war here. The airlift of troops from bases throughout England went on as grim-faced British soldiers searched houses in Belfast for arms74 words
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Article57 1969-10-13 1 NEW YORK, Sun. (Reuter) FBI agents and city police today Investigated the explosion of tour Incendiary bombs last night in Macy's. a big New York department store. The bombs went off after the store had closed but caused little damage. Minutes earlier, a man called police headquarters57 words
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Article42 1969-10-13 1 TEL AVIV. Sun. (Reuter) Israeli jets today attacked Egyptian military targets on the wes'ern coast of the Gulf of Suez, a military spokesman announced here. The spokesman said the piane s went into action at mid-day following "continued Egyptian aggression."42 words
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Article264 1969-10-13 1 LONDON, Sun <Reuter) Reuters correspondent Anthony Grey came home from China to freedom today and a boisterous reception from his colleagues of the press. The 31-year-old reporter who spent 26 months of solitude in Peking faced -iP smiling to the jostling throng of reporters and photographers at264 words
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Article59 1969-10-13 1 BUCHAREST. Sun (Renter) President Nicolae Ceauseseu of Rumania, accompanied by Premier lon Gheorghe Maurer. left today by air for an official visit to India Foreign Minister Comeliu Manesou was also in the official group which included Mrs Ceauseseu and Mrs. Maurer Rumanian leaders are concentrating on extending59 words
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Miscellaneous17 1969-10-13 1 LADIES PAY 'You said give a tu on the rope if I wan ed to say something17 words
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78 1969-10-13 2 The Officers' Team of the Police Special Constabulary won the Sir William Goode Challenge Trophy from the Rank and File in the recent ".38 Revolver Shooting Competition." On Sunday night, the trophy was presented to the leader of the Officers' Team ASP Seah Thye Soon, by the Minister for Defence,78 words
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279 1969-10-13 2 THE United Nations Association in Singapore came into being on Saturday with its inaugural meeting held at the Cultural Centre at Canning Rise. The Chairman of the Adult Education Board, Dr. Tal Chen Hwa. was elected the first ChairmaD of tb« Association. The Association279 words
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Article107 1969-10-13 2 JAKARTA. Sun. (Reutcr) A team of Malaysian officials has arrived in Jakarta to interview Indonesian teachers to be sent to the Federation The team, headed by Dato Sved Hassan. Vice Chairman of the Personnel Office, will tour several Indonesian provinces to make the interviews arw will107 words
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Article86 1969-10-13 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. The settir.g-up of a Swedish Embassy office her® was announced bv C-ount Axe! Lewen. haupt, the Swedish Ambassador to Malaysia. Count Axel, who is based in Bangkok, told a press conference that Mr. Arnold Wl len. 38. will head the office as Charge d'Affairs in Malaysia86 words
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740 1969-10-13 2 SINGAPORE is the largest regional donor in technical cooperation under the Colombo Plan in 1968. Altogether, 37 trainees were provided with training facilities in the Republic during the past year. The trainees. mainly from Burma, Philippines and Ceylon, were largely trained in fields of740 words
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Article, Illustration283 1969-10-13 2 THE Chairman of the Malaysian Red Cross Society, Tunku Tan Sri Mohamed. yesterday praised the good work of the Singapore's society in helping accident and disaster victims. The Chairman, who is also the current Secretary to the Cabinet and Chief Secretary to the283 words
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203 1969-10-13 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. The Deputy Secretary General of the Gerakan Ra'ayat Malaysia. Mr. V. David, today said vaguely that he would rather remain as a unionist than a politician if "given no other alternative/' Mr. David, who la also the General Secretary of the203 words
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Article111 1969-10-13 2 Singapore's export drives in overseas markets have begun to show results. For the first eight months of 1969, Singapore's exports have risen to more than $3,040 million, an increase of some 17.5 per cent (approx. $546 million) over the same period in. 1968. Exports to Malaysia have also111 words
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Article184 1969-10-13 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. Four institutions responsible for promotion and development of Industries In Malaysia are Jointly sponsoring a two-day seminar on "Management problems on small and medium-sized Industries." The seminar will be opened by the Deputy Prime Minuter. Tun Abdul Razak. This is the second tim*184 words
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Article, Illustration288 1969-10-13 2 It was a "crowning moment" of her life for 18-year-old Jacqueline Han on Sunday when she won the "Princess Republic of Singapore" title from 12 other finalists. The reason, in her own words "I am overjoyed because this will be the last beauty quest I288 words
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Article105 1969-10-13 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. A nation-wide clean-up campaign Is to be launched by the Ministry of Health to prePare the country for the aclfic Are a Travel Association conference here in 1972. This was announced here today by the Minister of Health. Tan Sri Sardon bin Haji Jubir. when105 words
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Article53 1969-10-13 2 BRUNEI TOWN. Brunei, Sun (Reuter) A lormer oilfleid emplovee. Mr. Zalnal Abidin Puteh. was today elected President of the Brunei People's Independence Front. Mr. Zainal, 42. was elected at a meeting held here fol'owing a number of party resignations last month He filled the post loft vacant by53 words
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Article, Illustration159 1969-10-13 2 THE Ministry of Social Affairs yesterday gave a "big, big treat" to some 600 children and youths from its nine Social Welfare homes. They were all taken for a day's outing at the Tanah Merah Holiday Camp. Fun and frolic ruled the day. There were talentime159 words
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Article213 1969-10-13 2 "Man in the Fifth Dimension" will be the theme of the forum organised by The Fellowship of Evangelical Students to be held at the Cultural Centre. Canning Rise, this Saturday The speakers will be Dr. Ang How Ghee (Man. the Intellectual) Dr. Phoon Wai On (Man,213 words
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Miscellaneous15 1969-10-13 2 TODAY and YOU.., 1 ggiMd Monday, October 13, 1969. *1 AQUARIUS JAN. 20 cri fft15 words
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Article232 1969-10-13 3 MANILA. Sun (UPI) Thousands of fearful residents of the Central Philippines are not budging from hurriedly set up refugee centres despite official reports there will not be a full-scale eruption of the long-dormant Mt. Canlaon Volcano. Reports said that as of late last night an estimated232 words
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30 1969-10-13 3 UPIUPI - 30 words
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371 1969-10-13 3 MANILA, Sun. (UPI) Two policemen and three police informers were allegedly identified yesterday as the killers of 10 Filipinos including nine off duty security guards of a U.S. Navy transmitter station, the Manila Times reported today. The killers were Identified by three survivors371 words
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Article59 1969-10-13 3 HONG KONG. Sun. (Reuter) A highway arch bridge, the longest in China, has opened to traffic in the Eastern province of Kiangsu. the New China New s Agency reported yesterday. The 1.267 metre (1.385.6 yards) bridge spans the Hsinvj River at Shuyang and links all the highways in59 words
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Article206 1969-10-13 3 HONG KONG, Sun. fßeu*er) A call went out to people in China today to help reform the Chinese Communist Party, as instructed by Chairman Mao Tsetung. An article in today's edition of the People's Daily broadcast across the national radio network said the common people206 words
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Article78 1969-10-13 3 SAIGON. Sun. (Reuter) An American military transport plane crashed near Saigon's Tan Son Nhut airport killing 16 people, military sources said today. The sources said the C-119 cargo aircraft crashed last right and destroyed two civilian houses near the airport. Six of the dead were U.S.78 words
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291 1969-10-13 3 UNITED NATIONS, Sun. (UPI) Official sources refused to confirm or deny reports that several UN member nations were sounding out Peking on its intention to make a direct claim to the UN China seat. Announcement on any such moves, the sources said, would291 words
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Article88 1969-10-13 3 HONG KONG. Sun. (Feuter) —British journalist Norman Barrvmaine who arrived in Hong Kong yesterday after spending 19 months jailed in Shanghai is in astonishingly good health, according to friends who have seen him here Barrvmaine. €7, is resting today in a Hong Kong hospital. He told friend?88 words
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Article166 1969-10-13 3 ANKARA, Sun. (Reuter) Turkey's ten million voters are today expected to give another four years' mandate to Prime Minister Suleyman Demirel's Justice Party. Opinion samples show, however, that his majority in the new National Assembly will be cut by vigorous Republican People's Party opposition, vanguarded by veteran166 words
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246 1969-10-13 3 SAIGON. Sun. (Reuter)—Six Americans died and 21 were wounded in fighting throughout South Vietnam yesterday, a U.S. military spokesman said today. A former Vietcong guerilla serving as a scout for a U.S. unit also died, he said. The Americans reported finding a total of246 words
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493 1969-10-13 3 NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sun. (UPI) Gen. Carlos P. Romulo, stressing his nation's "outrage" yesterday said if the Philippines is to continue allowing United States military bases on its soil, "We must have criminal jurisdiction on all crime: On-base and off-base/' Romulo. Philippine493 words
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Article66 1969-10-13 3 HONOLULU. Sun. (UPI) A member of Japan's legislature said former University of Hawaii student Chen YuHsi was deported from Japan as part of a "political negotiation." Kozo Inomata. a socialist representative in the Diet, said Chen was deported as part of a move to rid Japan of Taiwanese66 words
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Article38 1969-10-13 3 MOSCOW. Sun (UPI) Indian Defence Minister Sardar Swaren Singh will visit the Soviet Union during the second ha'f of October. India buys much of its military hardware from the Soviets and such visits are not uncommon.38 words
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Article236 1969-10-13 3 MANILA, Sun. (UPI) Eight student demonstrators were charged yesterday In a formal complaint lodged by Manila police in the aftermath of the violent demonstration on Friday in front of the U.S. embassy here. The students were charged with assault upon a person of authority,236 words
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Advertisement69 1969-10-13 3 Every day from Singapore a mighty Qantas V-Jet takes off for Europe—to Athens, or Rome, Vienna, Frankfurt or Amsterdam. Or to Colombo on Saturday at 6:45 p.m. or Calcutta on Sunday at 6:45 p.m., Monday at 9:15 p.m. and Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. See your travel agent SEE YOUR TRAVEL69 words
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Article, Illustration585 1969-10-13 4 Ann Landers - Ann Landers DEAR ANN: Recently I buried my husband. He had a beautiful diamond ring which he was very proud of and he wore it all the time I wanted him to be buried with the ring and I thought585 words
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Article320 1969-10-13 4 CAIRO. Sun. (Reuter and UPI) Egypt took a herder-then-ever position yesterday on the question of peace talks with Israel, apparently rejecting either direct or indirect negotiations. The semi-official newspaper, Al Ahram. said the Rhodes Formula the system of indirect contacts through a United Nations mediator adopted320 words
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84 1969-10-13 4 LONDON, Sun. (UPI) Garbage collectors in five London boroughs Have decided to return to work tomorrow, but there was no sign yesterday of an end to the strike in most areas. The garbage collectors carried their unofficial walkout into its 19th day, as piles of84 words
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Article156 1969-10-13 4 TRIPOLI. Libya Sun. (Reuter) Five weeks after the overthrow of monarchy In Libya. Its new rulers are still faceless. Ideologically Indefinable and their policies generally obscure. Observers here have the impression that the revolutionary leaders, who have raised the slogans of "Freedom. Socialism. Unity." are not156 words
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Article64 1969-10-13 4 UNITED NATIONS. Sun. (UPI) Prime Minister Souvanna Phouma leaves New York late yesterday for Paris after a nine-day visit to the United States. He made no official appearance while in New York but Informed sources here indicated he had given a comprehensive briefing on the military64 words
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485 1969-10-13 4 PRAGUE, Sun, (Reuter) Czechoslovak Communist leader Gustav Husak has warned ultra-hard-liners that the party is not "a slaughterhouse for the butchery nor an honest policy towards the Allies, naturally I had the duty to take another position." he said. On Friday.485 words
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450 1969-10-13 4 ROME, Sun. (Reuter)— Router's correspondent Anthony Grey flew to London early this morning after e brief stopover here on his flight home from Karachi. Released from 26 months house arrest in Peking eight days ago. he looked cheerful and apparently untired by450 words
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Article, Illustration325 1969-10-13 4 VATICAN CITY, Sun. (Reuter) Pop* Paul yesterday said he would not allow anyone to tamper with hit supreme responsibility sine* it came direct from Christ. Speaking at a mats marking the opening of a world-wide Synod of Roman Catholic Bishops here, he •aid he325 words
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520 1969-10-13 4 LOn DON, Sun. (UPI) Christine Kceler yesterday said in the latest chapter ,haf #He i t i ran formed Mand her blonde partner in Britain! 1963 sex scandals, from a naive 15-year-old chorus girl to a gangster's mistress in a year of520 words
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466 1969-10-13 4 BELFAST, Northern Ireland, Sun. (Reuter) Belfast was recovering this morning from e night of violence in which el least three people were killed and British troops opened fire for the first time to force back demonstrators. Another 21 policemen and soldiers received run&hot466 words
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Miscellaneous237 1969-10-13 4 1. 4 M S I I N C A 1 HAY J 14(H) Now thawing: 4 lk««i At 10 M l«, «00 #l5 A IN in MOM I "RAINTREE COINTY Elizabeth TAYLOR Lee MARVIN Cinemascope Technicolor COMING' (Colori Columnla THE MAD ROOM" Stella Stevetu. Shelley Win tare ODEON 2 111237 words
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Article, Illustration28 1969-10-13 5 UPI Radiophoto.UPI Radiophoto. - 28 words
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723 1969-10-13 5 SPACE CENTRE, Houston, Sun. (UPI) Apollo 12's three moon pilots, all Navy commanders, named on Saturday their command ship "Yankee Clipper" and their Lunar Landing Module "Intrepid." Charles "Pete" Conrad Richard F. Gordon and Alan L. Bean are scheduled to begin America's723 words
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Article66 1969-10-13 5 PORTSMOUTH. N H.. Sun. 'UPI) The nuclear-power-ed USS Grayling Joined the US. Navy fleet on Saturday as its newest attack submarine. Cmdr. Charle R Baron of Albany. New York, assumed command of the 4.600-ton sub as the commissioning pennant and national colours w<=re raised at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.66 words
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Article398 1969-10-13 5 All Set For Anti-War Rally WASHINGTON, Sun. (Reuter) President Nixon conferred with his top military advisers today and was believed to have sought their views on the timing and size of any further U.S. troop withdrawal from Vietnam. With the possibility of millions of Americans398 words
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Article64 1969-10-13 5 OAKLAND Calif Sun CUPI) Jerr.e Mock, of Columbus. Oh.o caied the "flying grandmother." is scheduled to take off Sunday in an attempt to mak# a record solo flight across the Pacific. Mrs. Mock, who was the first woman to flv solo ground the world, will stop at Honrw lulu.64 words
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Article258 1969-10-13 5 BUENOS AIRES. Sun. (UPI) A mysterious fire damaged a second floor film store room of the U.S. Embassy early Saturday only hours after President Juan Carlos Ongania warned that "insidious violence" was destroying Argentina's heritage of peace. The attack capped a sevenday rash of bombings,258 words
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277 1969-10-13 5 PARADOXICAL ADV CAMBRIDGE, Mass. Sun. (UPI) A Republican research organisation criticised President Nixon on Saturday tor failing to exert pressure on the Thieu regime in South Vietnam to expand its political base. Until that is done, the Ripon Society said, "we cannot expect to277 words
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Article89 1969-10-13 5 NEW YORK. Sun (Reuter) The Presidents of 79 US. universities and collejes. acting as private individuals, today called on President Nixon and Congress to draw up "a stepped-up timetable for withdrawal from Vietnam." "We believe this to be in our country's highest interest, at home and abroad.'* they added89 words
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Article85 1969-10-13 5 MADISON. Wis. Sun. (Reuter) The Rev. James Groppi the Roman Catholic priest who led civil rights marches in Milwaukee a year ago. was released from jail here tonight and immediately re arrested by Milwaukee pol.ce. When Judge James Doyle ordered the release of Father Groppi who85 words
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Article129 1969-10-13 5 WASHINGTON. Sun. (UPI) —Sen. Edward M. Kennedy. Democrat-Massachusetts, said Saturday the Nixon administration is delaying on draft re. form and could sharp'v reduce draft calls "immediately" Kennedy also announced a Senate subcommittee he beads would open hearing* Oct. 27 on alleged us«» of the draft129 words
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Article46 1969-10-13 5 BRAZIL. Sun (UPI) —Actress Eiar.a Pittman denied -ategorira'.ly Saturdav any romantic liai c r»n with Dr. Christian Barnard. "The r.ev. paper rumours are entirely without foundation." Miss Pittman toM UPI "I Uk«* the cardiac transplant oioneer very much but it's only a good friendship"46 words
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236 1969-10-13 5 SALT LAKE CITY. Utah, Sun. (UPI) Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield said on Saturday night "the signs seem to be pointing in the direction of peace" in Vietnam. Mansfield urged President Nixon to take advantage of the battlefield lull by "Initiating a hold-fire coupled with236 words
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Article168 1969-10-13 5 WASHINGTON, Sun. (Reuter) A Congressman today accused the Nixon administration of hushing up an official report that is said to advise against construction of a U.S. Supersonic Transport Aircraft (SST). President Nixon decided recently in favour of building such a plane to compete with168 words
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322 1969-10-13 5 CHICAGO, Sun. (UPI) Radicals smashed windows and battled police with pipes and chains Saturday in the climax of a parade through streets dotted with frightened shoppers. The clash brought the first deployment of Illinois National Guardsmen in four days of demonstrations. Two companies of guardsmen322 words
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Article213 1969-10-13 5 MONTREAL. Sun. (Reuter)" —Troops and police remained on the aier* today for any renewed violence as more than 2.000 people marched to Montreal's Notre Dame church for the funeral of a policeman shot dead in a night of street terror last Tuesday. The Quebec provincial policeman,213 words
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Article653 1969-10-13 6 r A MERICAN policy vis-a-vis Asia is going i\ through what John Foster Dulles, if he were alive, would call "agonizing reappraisal." Nobody knows when the Vietnam war will end or how it will end. Nobody knows whether an allied military victory, which does appear so remote now,653 words
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Article226 1969-10-13 6 IN heaping derisive abuse on the press and Prime Minister of our neighbour, Malaysia, the Philippines press has amply demonstrated that it not only has freedom but also license. The orgy of vituperative rhetoric in the Manila press was in reaction to what Tunku Abdul Rahman said in the226 words
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113 1969-10-13 6 DUSSELDORF (INB): A European reeord in suspension bridge building 320 metres without a support over the Rhine will have been achieved when the Dusseldorf "Kniebrucke" is completed The bridge is suspended from 2 steel pylons each 115 metres high by means of 4 cables and is capable of bearing the113 words
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717 1969-10-13 6 Norman L. MacBeth - By Norman L. MacBeth, (Gemini Newt Service) CHRISTCHURCH New Zealand is well known as an exporter of foodstuffs, wool and other pastoral products. It is less well known as an exporter of timber, pulp and paper. In fact. New Zealand has the largest area717 words
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Article450 1969-10-13 6 JOSE ORLANDO - By JOSE ORLANDO SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (Reuter) Costa Ricans do not fear that a military coup may disrupt the forthcoming Presidential elections, for theirs is the only Latin American country without an army. Its 2.750 policemen, the nation's only armed force, are outnumbered 13-to-one by school450 words
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Article, Illustration874 1969-10-13 6 DON TAYLOR - •y DON TAYLOR. (Gemini News Service) LONDON: Sine* the era of pott-war independence was launched in 1947 many developing countries have pasted through periods of change, of readjustments, of trial and sometimes error. Pakistan has been subjected to more testing experiences than any other country. Under874 words
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848 1969-10-13 6 Lesli Murphy - By Lesli Murphy SANDAKAN, Soboh, (Reuter) Ten thousand acres of Sabah jungle have been given over to the world's only orangutan sanctuory in a move to protect man's nearest cousins from danger of extinction. The Malaysian state at the northern tip of Borneo is848 words
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405 1969-10-13 6 BAGHDAD, (Reuter) Iraq is planning a major face-lift for Baghdad, its capital of Arabian Nights fame built over 1.200 years ago by Caliph Abul Jaafar Al-Mansour. to ease a population explosion and change the skyline of the ancient city. Under a recent cabinet decision, the405 words
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Article1071 1969-10-13 7 MANILA Sun. (UPI) Some fancy juggling of fhe nation's account books aided by an injaction of pollties and fha almighty dollar, has given the badlybettered Philippine peso a new lease on life. The problem now, as most bankers see it, is that the combined1,071 words
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Article, Illustration201 1969-10-13 7 EXPECTED here on Wednesday, for a three-day visit as part of a business tour of Southeast Asia and the Far Ea&t is Major S.R. LandsdorfT. Export Manager for the Abloy product group of the Finnish company. Oy Wartsiia Ab. Helsinki. Major Landsdorflf. who is an expert201 words
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879 1969-10-13 7 ECONOMIC ROUNDUP HONG KONG, Sun. (UPI) Th# United States lost week aot limited concessions from Jopon in their talks. "I om disappointed," said U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Philip H. Trexise. Tretise and hla negotiating team brought back to Washington: Japanese agreement to879 words
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Article103 1969-10-13 7 GENEVA, Sun. (Reuter) SwusaU Friday announced plant to match far® cuts by Alitalia and three other airlines on their 21-day Transatlantic excuruons. The Swiss National Airline said that between November and next March it would cut the rate from Switzerland to New York for a minimum103 words
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Article100 1969-10-13 7 THE Association of Bankg in Malaysia-Singapore on Saturday made the following changes in its rates to merechants (rates are quoted to the equivalent of 100 unita of foreign currency): SELLING T.T. or O D. ready: Deutsche Marks: In Abeyance; Holland Guilders $35.6600; Swiss Francs $71.6950; Belgian Francg $6.1650;100 words
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Article719 1969-10-13 7 The weekly market review ACTIVE speculation in Hie two newly listed issues and e few other stocks accounted for the better part off the trading in the Stock Exchange off Malaysia and Singapore the past week. The market opened with little change in the general pattern as719 words
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Article128 1969-10-13 7 NEW YORK. Sun. (UPI) Renewed Vietnam peace hopes and carry-over demand from the previoua session helped bolster stock* Friday in stepped up trading. At the Anal bell the UPI marketwlde indicator showed a *ain of 0.09 per cent on 1,591 Issues crossing the tape. Advances128 words
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Article, Illustration201 1969-10-13 7 THE Mercer 155 System of Electronic gauging it a brilliantly conceived product off modern technology and Mercer experience, which will soon be available in the local market. Announcing this, yesterday, Mr. T. Guiney Mercer. Managing Director of Thomas Mercer Limited, England said that the product201 words
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Article78 1969-10-13 7 THE neon prloaa at the Slnr*por* Chinese rrortnee Exchange on Saturday were Buyer Coconut QU Seller (FOB.) Bulk 50 25 Coconut Oil (F.O.B.) Drum 52.78 Mixed Copra Sl-5© kfnntok White Peppae F B 242.50 Sarawak White Pepper (FO.B) 240 00 Sarawak Special Black Pepper (FOB.) NLW Lamponr Special Black78 words
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Article383 1969-10-13 7 AKSIVALt) 500 am MSA 029 K. Lumpur BOOa m. MSA 119 K Lumpur 1015 am. MSA 121 K Lumpur 10.28 am. MsA AOS Penans. Ipoh. K. Lumpur, Malacca 10-60 a-m. THAI TOSSS Bangkok. 12-15 pm. PAN-AM PA 841 gallon. Guam. Honolulu. Ban Frandaeo 12AO pm. OAKLDA GAB9S Jakarta.383 words
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Article, Illustration570 1969-10-13 8 PART of the assembly of participants in the weekend seminar on "Scouting Prepares to meet the challenges In the 'TOs" are seen here listening to the opening speech by Singapore's Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Culture, Enche Sha'ari Tadin. at the Sands House in Clemen ceau570 words
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Article, Illustration646 1969-10-13 9 JAPAN, "the Land of the Rising Bun" with Mt. Fujiyama towering above 12,000 feet Is the land that I often dream of. I have often read about It, heard about It and I will always wish to visit it. Stories abou/t the good mannered, friendly646 words
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Article, Illustration404 1969-10-13 9 RAYS of sunlight Altered through into my room. I woke up with a feeling of significance for the day. There was something special about that day, but I could not remember what. Then suddenly I remembered. We were going to Changi for a picnic! I jumped out of404 words
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Article, Illustration571 1969-10-13 9 WHEN the word "insect" is mentioned, expressions of distaste and disgust are seen in the faces of most people. In Singapore we are faced with the problem of mosquitoes, caterpillars, cockcroaches and ants. Majority of these insects are harmless and the existence of a great number of571 words
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Article, Illustration424 1969-10-13 9 ON holiday, I was staying with my fir relatives in the remote country-side. We had lots of funs and games together. One day. I asked my aunt's permission to tour round the country-side. I asked my cousins to Join me. but unfortunately. they had an appointment with424 words
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Advertisement63 1969-10-13 9 tNt J»» A. uj.. EXAMINATIONS "151 SELECTED ESSAYS'' FOR MALAYSIAN AND SINGAPORE STUDENTS COMPLIED/EDITED BY* MRS. JOAN MALINS, B.A. (HONS.) LONDON GENERAL EDITORI MR. K.A. AUGUSTINE 8.A.. B.L. LIMITED STOCK ONLY H ORDER COUPON TO: CAMBfcItJGE CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOL, m P.O. BOX 1935, SINGAPORE. IK PLEASE RUSH ME A COPY OF63 words
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Advertisement175 1969-10-13 9 Essay writing: Rules to observe All entrant* are requested to observe the following rules: 2. Each entrant must fill in his/her own writing the entry form appended below in block letters. 2. No entry will be considered without the entry form properly filled up. 3. The entrant must attach his/her175 words
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Miscellaneous109 1969-10-13 9 AMY By Jack Tipprfr m M m a 1 N Is a "I'd like seven cents worth of the JUMBO SPECIAL with whipped cream and nuts." DATELINE: DANGER! by John Saunders and Alden McW®ams HOW ABOUT THAT, MR l LAKE.? you WERE RIGHT ABOUT YOUR FRIEND, DANNY.. NOBLE IS A109 words
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478 1969-10-13 10 MELBOURNE. Sun. (Renter) Singaporeowned Daryl's Joy bought as a yearling for Asl,loo has been sold for A 5225,000 to race in America. The champion New Zealand three-year-old will be scratched from all his Australian engagements. Including Saturday's Caulfleld Cup. The sale was clinched today,478 words
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581 1969-10-13 10 BALTIMORE, Sun. (Reuter) Left-hander Miguel Cuellar held the New York mets to six hits yesterday as he pitched the Baltimore Orioles to a 4-1 victory over the New York Mets in the opening game of the best-of-seven baseball all world series. The581 words
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Article88 1969-10-13 10 ASCOT. England. Sun. (Reuter) Seventh Bride, owned by Louis Freedman. led from start to finish to win the Princess Royal Stakes for three-year-old Fillies run over one and a half miles here yesterday. Seventh Bride won the £2,105 first prize by beating Mrs. J. R. Hindley s88 words
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Article255 1969-10-13 10 Nehru B'ton NEW DELHI, Sun. (Reuter) Mrs. Angela Palmer of England scored a double in the Nehru Memorial international bad minton tournament here yesterday. She won the women's singles title and shared the mixed doubles with Indratno of Indonesia. Mrs Palmer beat the AllEngland finalist. Mrs.255 words
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Article34 1969-10-13 10 JAKARTA. Sun. (Reuter) Indonesia will take part In the Merdeka football games In Kuala Lumpur and the King's Cup tournament in Bangkok later this month, an Indonesian Football Federation spokesman said today.34 words
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Article271 1969-10-13 10 LONDON, Sun. (Reuter) Results of Rugby League matches played yesterday were: Halifax 18. Huddersfield 10 Hull Kingston Rove r# 23. Featherstone Rovers 13. Hunsiet 21. Hull 12. Huyton 5, Bt. Helens 28. Keighley 20. Oldham 9. Leeds 24. York jO. Leigh 33. Blackpool Borough 13. Rochdale Hornets271 words
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Article1550 1969-10-13 10 BIG BEN - Odds-on Favourite Interest Wins Again By BIG BEN P E N A N G. Sun. Pridt and Love, with apprentice A K. Cheam astride, scored a shock win in the opening event for local riders to pay $133 here today. Interest, an odds-on favourite, followed up1,550 words
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Article138 1969-10-13 10 LAS VEGAS. Nevada. Sun. (Reuter) Pancho Gonzales was reconsidering his latest retirement today, the dav after he defeated fellow American Arthur Ashe to win the U.S. $2,000 first prize in the U.S 550,000 Howard Hughes Open tennis tournament. The 41-year-old Gonzales, who has "retired" several time*138 words
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Article42 1969-10-13 10 INDORE. India. Sun (Reuter) The New Zealand cricket tourist® drew their three-day match with the Indian Cricket Control Board President's XI here today. Scores: New Zealanders 314 and 41 for three declared. President's XI 204 and 9 7 for four.42 words
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Article348 1969-10-13 10 SEOUL. Sun. (Reuter) Japan and South Korea drew two-all in the World Soccer Cup qualifying series here today. The half-time score was 2-1 to Korea. In a tense and exciting match the Korean forwards showed themselves as fast and clever ball players and were generally348 words
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Article251 1969-10-13 10 SYDNEY. Sun. (UPI) Australian Bruce Devlin hung on lon* enough to beat a fastfinishing Takashi Murakami of Japan by one stroke in the City of Sydney golf tournament today. Devlin, in his first appearance since returning home after his best ever year in the United251 words
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Article, Illustration56 1969-10-13 10 CHAMPION British jockey Lester Piggott has been invited to Japan by the Japanese Racing Association and wifl compete in the first "Earl of Derby Challenge Trophy Stakes" in Tokyo on Nov. 16. The trophy it a gift from the present Earl who owns two famous56 words
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Article321 1969-10-13 11 BUENOS AIRES. Sun. (Reuter) N i col ino Locche of Argentina, piling up a big early lead, held off a late challenge by Joao Henrique here to retain his world junior welterweight title. The 29-year-ofd Locche. drawing on all the experience he has gained in 112321 words
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Article36 1969-10-13 11 JAKARTA, Sun. (Reuter) T**o Indonesian badminton payers from South Borneo *1:1 be sent to Singapore to take part in the badminton tournament there this month. They are Lutfi Gais and S-vid Movxar.36 words
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Article539 1969-10-13 11 Derby Held To Draw LONDON. Sun. (Reuter) Everton took a stranglehold on the English Football League championship yesterday when they beat bottom club Sunderland 3-1 to open a five-point lead over their nearest rlvalA. Derby County and Liverpool. Scoring their 12th victory In 15 First Division539 words
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Article87 1969-10-13 11 OSAKA Japan. Sun (Router) World flyweight boxing champion Hlroyukl Ebihara and Philippine challenger Bernabe Villacampo today signed a formal contract for their world title bout here on October 19. The World Boxing Association's flyweight champion said he will do his best to defend the title while87 words
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Article1385 1969-10-13 11 English Division o_e Burnley 4. Crystal Palace 2. Chelsea 2, Derby 2. Coventry 2. West Ham 2. Everton 3. Bunderland 1. Man, United 2. Ipswich 1. Newcastle 1. Liverpool 0 Notts Forest 2. Man. City 2. Sheff Wed. 1. Southampton 1 Stoke 0. Arsenal 0. Tottenhan 0,1,385 words
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Article, Illustration128 1969-10-13 11 THE Elfin 300. a "record-buster" at the Selangor and Singapore Grand Prix in April this year, will again blare the track at Batu Tiga on Oct. 25-26 in the Grand Prix International. The Elfin 800 has been entered by Hengky Iriawan, of Indonesia,128 words
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Article223 1969-10-13 11 WENTH'ORTH En*. Sun (Reutrr) New Zr aland er Bob Charles beat American Gene Littler at the 37th hole to win a thrilling Anal of the £lB.OOO Piccadilly World match play golf event here yesterday Charles took the £5.750 first prize with a magnificent eagle three at the223 words
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Article96 1969-10-13 11 SAN JUAN. Puerto Rico. Sun <UPI> Russian world champion Boris Spassky defeated Puerto Rlcan Fernando Martinez In 32 move* last night in the first round of the International Invitational Masters chess tournament. The 15-round meet continues until Oct. 29. Other first round results: International Grand96 words
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Article267 1969-10-13 11 LAS VEGAS, Nevada. Sun (UPI) Pancho Gonzales, who used to give Arthur Ashe tennis lessons years ago, gave him another yesterday when the 11 year-old veteran defeated Astir 6-0. 6-2. 6-4, Tn thp men's finals of the I 5550.000 Howard Hughes Open tennis tournament267 words
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Article183 1969-10-13 11 HONG KONG Sun. (UPI)— Chinese O.ymplc mmmer Ronnie Wong today won the annual cross-harbour swim for the third vear in a row His time for the 1,500-yard» was a record 18 minutes 48 seconds. A 13-year-old German girl living here won the women's section of the183 words
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Article139 1969-10-13 11 NAIROBI. Bun. rßeuter) Lee Evans, the American 400 metres world record holder, avenged last week's defeat by Kenya newcomer Charles Asatl In an International athletics meeting here yesterday. Evans, beaten by Asatl in Mombasa last Saturday, won yesterday's 400 metres in 45.2 seconds. Asatl clocked139 words
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Article23 1969-10-13 11 P.M. 12.00 Ma lav Programme*; 1 00 The Fabulous One-Eighty— Rediffusion's afternoon entertainment package featuring the top pops of the day. your requests.23 words
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116 1969-10-13 11 HAMILTON, Bermuda, Sun. (UPI) Swedish University student Thomas Lundquist of Gothenburg won the World Finn Yachting title yesterday The official piaclngs had Brazil's Joerg Bruder second and Peter Barrett of the United States third. Lundquist finished 18th In the final race yesterday, but entries were116 words
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Article43 1969-10-13 11 HAVANA. Bun. (Reuter) Bogdan Andrzejewskl of Poland won the Gold Medal in the individual epee event at the world fencing championships here yesterday. Alexei Nlkanchikov of the Soviet Union took the Silver Medal and Carl Von Essen of Sweden the Bronze.43 words
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Miscellaneous47 1969-10-13 10 BIG SWEEP Total Pool: $29,120 Ist Priie No. *****2 $9,609 2nd Prist No. *****5 $2,402 3rd Prix* No. *****8 $1,201 starttrt: ($177 each) Not: *****9 *****1 *****4 *****5 *****9 *****5 *****8 *****1 *****3 Consolation: ($l2O tach) Not. *****0 *****8 *****9 *****3 *****2 *****3 *****0 *****0 *****2 *****8.47 words
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Advertisement123 1969-10-13 11 Acknowledgement MR MRS. D. W. Brett thank Mr. K. H. Yeoh. dolors ar.i staff of Ward 53 General Hospital for their kind care to their daughter Patricia during her hospitalisation. Sales Service Television Radio REDIFFUSION TELEVISION RENTALS Hf CASH Ccaapitt* range to *Oll »»«jyoo< snovrooau: c.cmtaeMu Jo© Oblat Road. Timts123 words
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Miscellaneous1222 1969-10-13 11 YOUR "I I l*s (CHANNEL 8» P.M 300 Opening Announcements in ail Language* and Morning Star. 325 Woman's World i Tamil*; 3.55 A Diarv of Events in Singapore This Week (Tamil): 3.58 It? Happening in tingapore (Tamil) (Repeat): 4.10 carlett Hill (Hole in the Sky— Ep 1»; 440 Close: 6.001,222 words
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Article, Illustration341 1969-10-13 12 HUNDREDS of residents, young and old. men and women, including Members of Parliament, went to "war" yesterday. The exercise was codenamed, "Operation Broomstick." The enemy, one of mankind's greatest menaces, was filth, refuse and "mosquitoes." Sharp at 8 a m., broomsticktoting menfolk, housewives and youths, bright and sprightly341 words
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Article114 1969-10-13 12 The Head of the Department of Building and Estate Management. University of Singapore. Mr. V. B. Torrance. will lecture on "The Structure of the Building Industry" in the new course offered by the Department of Extramural Studies. The course will commence on Oct. 22. It114 words
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Article71 1969-10-13 12 A Public Works Department quarry worker. P. Ramakrishnan. had his wallet containing $2 and an identity card picked when two strangers claiming to be long-lost friends" embraced him, at Waterloo Street, on Saturday. Ramakrishnan said In his Police report that when he scolded the men.71 words
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Article159 1969-10-13 12 THE National Trades Unions Congress Fund for Low Kim Luan, the labourer who had both his legs amputated after an industrial accident in a deep sewage trench, now stands at $3,450. An NTUC release noted that affiliated unions are still collecting donations from their members159 words
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Article109 1969-10-13 12 The Public Utilities Board has announced that there will be no water in the following areas tomorrow, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Linden Drive. Jalan Pandan, Ash Grove, Oriole Crescent, Cassia Drive, Sunset Avenue, Pine Walk Dunearn Road 51 m.s Jalan Naga Sari. Hillcrest Road, Greenwood Avenue.109 words
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Article, Illustration101 1969-10-13 12 A trainee shipping executive rf the East Asiatic Company. Mr. Phua Song Chye. has returned to Singapore after a two-months training course in Hong Kong The overseas assignment is part of a programme to acquaint him with port operations and office organisation ol EAC branches overseas. Mr.101 words
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Article90 1969-10-13 12 The Office of the Canadian High Commissioner in Singapore yesterday announced that standard admission tests for local students wishing to Join Canadian universities and colleges, will be conducted in January or February, 1970. Applications to sit for t.hese tests, obtainable from the High Commission, must be90 words
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Article102 1969-10-13 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. Bus conductor Koh Kiat Berg. 33, was buried at the Chinese cemetery here today at a peaceful funeral. There has been speculations that the funeral of Koh. who died from a stomach wound inflicted bv a group of youths at Batu Tiga on Thursday, would102 words
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574 1969-10-13 12 THE Minister for Health, Mr. Chua Sion Chin, yesterday stressed the importance of individual efforts and responsibility in the maintenance of good health in the community. Speaking at an health exhibition to inaugurate the Health Promotion Association of Kampong Chai Chee, Mr. Chua hit out574 words
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Article125 1969-10-13 12 KUALA LUMPUR Sun. Th* "peculiar behaviour' of some teenagers was attributed here today to a breakdown In communications between parents and their children. Delegates at the Bahal Women's conference were told by Mrs. Lnbum Chlnniah. Secretary of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahis. Malaysia, that children125 words
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Article94 1969-10-13 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. A "Goodwill Big Walk" organised by the Ex-Services Association was held here this morning. Mnre than 500 competitors of all races. Including five women took part. Mr. Lee Siok Yew. Minister with Special Functions, gave away prizes to the winners. In his speech, hp94 words
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Article, Illustration277 1969-10-13 12 THESE are pictures (above and below) taken at the "Valley of Filth" at Changi Road, 6 m s. The Eastern Sun thanks our reader, Mr. Leong Chee Onn of Siglap Valley, for pointing out this "notorious mos-quito-breeding spot to us Mr. Leong's letter stated: "Upon your277 words
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481 1969-10-13 12 THE ordinary people's active involvement in Singapore's endeavours at erectini a national community and building a desired environment is a sine qua non for success. This was the consensus reached at a two-day seminar on "Planning and development of new urban centres" held on the Island481 words
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Miscellaneous51 1969-10-13 12 TOTO DRAW THE following numbers were drawn in yesterday's TOTO Draw, which offers a big "Jackpot Prize of $130,000" for entries with all the five numbers correct, held at Television Singapura:23 34 5 32 37 The additional number drawn was 1. In the "three-circle" draw, the numbers drawn were:34 4251 words
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Miscellaneous88 1969-10-13 12 rime Tide High Tide (Today) Sl ?9 4 P^t C T Wn: 1130 amn7io! 8 1155 S1 ??7 P ?t re t I^ n: 529 amm II: 43 pm (09 ft > ,X a J D °ckyard: 5.29 a.m. <3.2 ft.), 5.39 pm. (1.3 ft.) Singapore Town: 0.18 am. (9.288 words
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