Eastern Sun, 17 January 1970
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Title Section23 1970-01-17 1 EASTERN SUN SINGAPORE'S OWN NATIONAL DAILY ft Estd. 1966. Vol. 4 No. 1239 Saturday, 17 January 1970. ft MC(P) 1616 Price 15 cents23 words
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Article334 1970-01-17 1 HONG KONG, Fri. (Reuter) China, engaged in defence preparations for a possible war, has drafted the highest number of recruits into the Army since the Korean war, according to reports reaching diplomats here today. A big-scale recruiting campaign was launched in the country, following the completion334 words
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Article144 1970-01-17 1 KARACHI, Frl 'Reuten Electoral rolls were published throughout Pakistan today for the nation's first general election on Oct. 5 The draft rolls showed Just, over 56 million voters out of an estimated population of between 110 and 125 million. Gen. Yahya Khan, who has headed a144 words
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Article216 1970-01-17 1 AUCKLAND. New Zealand, Fri. |UPI) U.S. Vice President Spiro T. Agnew and New Zealand Prime Minister Keith Holyoake were greeted by abuse and shouts of "Holyoake's a bloody trator" outside Agnew'j hotel Friday evening. About 500 antl Vietnam demonstrators jostled with some 300 police outside the216 words
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Article145 1970-01-17 1 BEIRUT. Lebanon. Frl. (UPI) Lebanon freed lUs favourite hijacker Christian Belon from prison Thursday and him temporary I residence. Authorities then laid on a hobnobbing round of VIP meetings for Frenchman Be--1 !on. 26. who pirated a Trans World Airline's Boeing 707 from Paris to Beirut as145 words
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Article90 1970-01-17 1 VIENTIANE. Frt. <Feuter» North Vietnamese forces have captured a hill position on a vital road link leading to the strategic plalr of Jars in northern Laos informed sources said here today. The sources said the North Vietnamese suffered 270 dead and wounded !n the90 words
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Article87 1970-01-17 1 MELBOURNE, Fri. (Reuter) Former world bantamweight boxing champion Lionel Rose, now making a name for himself as a pop singer, today qualified for a gold record. His first release, a rock ballad entitled "I Thank You", has sold more than 50,000 copies throughout Australia and is rising in87 words
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150 1970-01-17 1 The President of the British Board of Trade, Mr. Roy Mason, addressing members of the International Chambers of Commerce in Singapore on Thursday when he pledged to five every encouragement to British industrialists and businessmen to invest in Singapore and make it "the powerhouse of production." Mr. Mason, who left150 words
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Article105 1970-01-17 1 BANGKOK. Fri. (Reuter)— The Thai-Malaysian General Border Committee meeting to be held in Bangkok this month hay been postponed until earlv next month, official sources said today. The source? gave no reason* for the postponement but said the meeting would consider Malaysia's request to remove some lsolaten105 words
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Article72 1970-01-17 1 RANGOON. Fri. (Reuten— About 50 Burmese rebels ambushed an army patrol and killed 11 soldiers this month, according to reports In the government-run press The Working People's Dally said that the ambush took place Jan. 5 near Lolkaw. about 200 miles northeast of Rangoon. Another report said that72 words
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452 1970-01-17 1 KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. The immediate general response to yesterday's budget announcement if "not a too painful one" though there wers some grouses from the quarters most hit. The general comment on the new measures introduced in the 1970 budget was fair and452 words
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Article53 1970-01-17 1 MOSCOW. Fri (UPI> The Soviet Union yesterday launched a new satellite. Cosmos 319, into earth orbit, the Soviet news agency Tas« said. The Sputnik wa s reported operating normally. Tass said the statellite 'is intended to continue space studies in connection with the early announced programme." but no53 words
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Article138 1970-01-17 1 LONDON. Frl. (Reuter) Dr. Lean Tye-Hin will be the first-ever Singaporean to be a \isiting examiner at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists here. Dr. Lean. 42. senior consultant obstetrician and gynaeocologlst at the Kandang Kerbau Hospital. Singapore, will be one of the examiners138 words
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Article68 1970-01-17 1 AM AN. Fri. (UPI) Jordanian and Israeli troops fought across their Jordan river confrontation line with medium machine gun* yesterday, a military spokesman announced here. The spokesman said Israeli forces started the clash at 2.45 x>m. in the area of AlMaghtas. four miles north of the Dead68 words
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Article67 1970-01-17 1 NEW DELHI. Frl. (Reuter) Gen. Ne Win. Chairman of Burma's Revolutionary Council, had Informal talks with the Indian President V. V. Girl. Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, and External Affairs Minister Dlnesh Singh, here today. The meetings came shortly after the Burmese leader flew in from Rangoon67 words
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Article191 1970-01-17 1 LAGOS. Fri. (Reuter) Nigeria will maintain its state of emergency despite the end of the civil war, Major Gen. Yakubu Go won announced last night. In a late night broadcast to the nation, the Nigerian leader said. "The state of national emergency and emergency regulations191 words
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Article89 1970-01-17 1 BANGKOK. Fri (Reuter) Thai Prime Minister Thanom Klttikachorn has warned that Chinese and North Vietnamese Communists are gathering in Cambodia for a push into Thailand. The warning followed several recerxt government move s and a guerrilla attack on a U.S. airbase which suggested a growing Communist89 words
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Article177 1970-01-17 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. The Tun leu Abdul Rahman Goodwill Big Walk here to mark the Prime Minister's 67th birthday on Feb. 8 has attracted more than 300 entrants from all over the country. The Secretary or the Walk sponsored by the Fmpat Ekor Sendlrian Berhad, Mr. A.R.177 words
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Article158 1970-01-17 2 PEXANG. rri —The Penang state government tr»day gave an assurance that greater security would be provided for fishermen, especially those operating inshore. The Chief Minister. Dr. Llm Chong Eu told a press conference today that the registration of Inshore fishermen, which began in October last158 words
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Article41 1970-01-17 2 The Singapore Armed Forces will conduct Live-Firing Artillery exercise* at the Southern Islands Artillery Ranges from 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Monday. The public is warned to keep j clear of Pulau Semakau. Pulau Sudor.g. Pulau Senang and Pulau Pawai.41 words
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Article45 1970-01-17 2 IPOH FT! A labourer j Chow Hlo, 69. was buried alive In a landslide at the Ban Yau Lee tin mine, Tro-1 noh. 15 miles from here yes- terday. A pollee spokesman said roday. his body has not yet been recovered. 1 J45 words
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Article105 1970-01-17 2 noted "thin wire sang" j struck again when four youths, all armed with daggers robbed Chan Wal Cheonf shop at Jalan Datoh off Balestier Road and got away with SBM. two wns* watrhe s three Identity cards, two driving licences and an emp'oyee's, car. yesterday105 words
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132 1970-01-17 2 THREE Singapore National Cadet Corps members will represent Singapore at the Indian Republic Day Celebrations to be held in Delhi from Jan. 20 to Feb. 10. The three Cadets are Mohan Prakash ViJ of Raffles Institution. an Army Cadet; Mustafa bin Sullaman. an132 words
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100 1970-01-17 2 SPORTING all kinds of fashions, these girls from the "Holiday on Ice" show posed for a pix during a meet-the-press session at a leading hotel yesterday. The show, again introduced by F N, opens tonight at the Gay World Stadium and will observe its well-known tradition all proceeds on the100 words
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Article, Illustration334 1970-01-17 2 PRETTY Mits Connie Tse, a former model and now a vocalist, hopes to give up the life under the flood lights and take up the profession of a "designer" one day. Connie who hails from Hong Kong had been singing in Singapore since334 words
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Article165 1970-01-17 2 A GROUP of detectives from the Orchard Road Police Station arrested four youths who were seen behaving in a suspicious manner at Jalan Bukit Ho Swee on Thursday morning. The detectives who were I on rounds in the area saw six youths behaving suspiciously at165 words
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Article75 1970-01-17 2 Three vouth« were vester- dav sentenced to three years' i jail and six strokes oi the I rotan by the Fifth District Court Judge, Syed Alwee bin Ahmad Alsree. when they pleaded guiity to 29 charges of armed robbery The v are Ng Eng Hock. 17. Tan75 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous149 1970-01-17 2 TODAY and YOU. Saturday, January 17, 1970. a u r, 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 About tOOldtin# 11 Friends 12 Tack# 13 Need est l4There'r« 15Put I6ot<i«s 17 Help 18 Don't 19 Keep 20 Better 21 EverytHJhfl 22 Your 23 With 24 Young 25 F*e 26 Fortrtud#149 words
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203 1970-01-17 3 SAIGON, Fri. (Reuter) Vietcong guerrillas attacked a hamlet near My Lai early today, killing nine civilians and destroying a row of houses, a U.S. military spokesman said. Opening up with small arms. automatic weapons a J >clie t grenades, the203 words
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230 1970-01-17 3 SAIGON. Fri. (UPI) Nearly 85 per cent of the war supplies equipping communist troops in the Mekong Delta and in provinces around Saigon are funnelled through ports in neutralist Cambodia, informed allied sources said yesterday. Some of the supplies unloaded at Sihanoukville and Ream230 words
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Article126 1970-01-17 3 SAIGON. Frl. (Reuter) Senator Tran Van Don. one of President Thieu's chief political rivals, today announced the formation of a loyal opposition bloc in the Senate. He hinted at a press conference that the new grouping would form the nucleus for a broader opposition party126 words
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275 1970-01-17 3 JAKARTA, Fri. (UPI) Indonesian students took to the streets today for the second day in a row to protest the government's decision to increase oil and gasoline prices. About 500 high school and university students desieged the office of minister of275 words
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Article191 1970-01-17 3 SAIGON, Fri. (UPI) Pity the poor girl who sends a "Dear John" letter to a Gl from the U S. 4th Infantry Division "Dear John" letters, for those who are not familiar with the fortunes of war, are communications which soldiers receive from time191 words
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Article134 1970-01-17 3 SYDNEY, Fri. (Reuter) A state of emergency was declared last night as a huge bushfire raging through oarched pastures in western New South Wales, posed a threat to a small town. The fire, burning on 30mile front, has already swept over more than 200.000 acres near Roto,134 words
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Article306 1970-01-17 3 Border Talks Breakdown Soon MOSCOW. Fri. (Reuter and UPI> Major General Vadim Matrosov. Chlef-of-Staff of Soviet border troops, has been replaced as deputy head of the eight-man Soviet delegation now in Peking for border talks with the Chinese by his number two. diplomatic sources reported yesterday. The sources said they306 words
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294 1970-01-17 3 NEW DELHI. Fri. <UPI) Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi this morning met the wives of four missing American airmen and promised to do her best to find out whether their husbands are still alive. "We were very pleased with the way the meeting294 words
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115 1970-01-17 3 AUCKLAND. New Zealand. Fri. (UPI) A man who threatened to kill U.S. VicePresident Spiro Agnew was today committed to two weeks in a psychiatric hospital. The man, Sydney Arthur. 32, an unemployed labourer, pleaded not guilty when he appeared before a magistrate this115 words
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415 1970-01-17 3 WASHINGTON, Fri. (Reuter) Secretary of State William Rogers said last night that President Nixon's decision to end the U.S. combat role in the Vietnam War is "irreversible" and will lead to the eventual pull-out of All American troops. In remarks to a415 words
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Advertisement33 1970-01-17 3 When a man i K h I tr^at HENN ESSY I v §O§JB6 «J fttiiLtb'J r /W I «*fc «/i;1 The Spirit of Success <S I ft < ft I HI A- y m >33 words
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539 1970-01-17 4 JERUSALEM, Fri. (Reuter) Israeli archaeologists today reported uncovering the gutted ruins of a building destroyed when the Roman Emperor Titus captured and burned Jerusalem exactly 1900 years ago. Professor Nachman Avlgad, one of the leaders of the Hebrew University archaeological team, described the discovery539 words
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Article71 1970-01-17 4 VANCOUVER. British Columbia. Frl. (Reuter) The British cruiser liner Oronsay has delayed sailings four or five lays as the number of confirmed typhoid cases among her crew and passengers rose to 34. The P and O Line, owners of the Oronsay. responded to an appeal by Dr. G.A71 words
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Article52 1970-01-17 4 ALEXANDRIA. Virginia. Fri. (Reuter) A Judge tonight rejected a defence motion for the acquittal of eight Vietnam war protesters including two Bishops, arrested when they tried to stage a religious mass inside the Pentagon last >ofhe defence unsuccessfully contended that the prosecution had made no case in two days52 words
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42 1970-01-17 4 BIAFRAN COL. PHILIP EFFIONG (top photo, left) and Federal Commander Col. Obasanjo are seen signing the surrender paper in Owerri. In the other photo, the rebel colonel arrives in Lagos to sign a peace agreement with Maj.Gen. Gowon on Thursday. UPI radiophotosUPI radiophotos - 42 words
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1080 1970-01-17 4 JOHN PLATTER - Bv JOHN PLATTER LAGOS, Fri. (UPI)— In the steamy city of Lagos, sweltering beside its oily lagoon, war. starvation and death seem a million miles away. Only 300 miles to the east of this teeming metropolis of more than one million1,080 words
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235 1970-01-17 4 BONN. Frl (Reuter) West German Defence Minister Helmut Schmidt warned to- 1 day that any American troop reductions In Europe after 1971 would Jeopardise the very existence of the German Federal Republic. His warning came a day after the Commander of West Germany's235 words
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159 1970-01-17 4 LONDON. Fri. (Renter) Police today raided an exhibition of lithographs depicting Beatle John Lennon's intimate love life with his wife lnko Ono. The Director of the London Arts Galleries said detectives ordered the staff to close down the exhibition, which opened last Tuesday. The159 words
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Article72 1970-01-17 4 CANBERRA Trl. (UPI) Prime Minister John Gorton yesterdav said he believed someone threw acid into his swimming pool The water In the pool was discoloured and It was drained on Thursday and a sample sent for analysis. A spokesman for Gorton said the Prime Minister believed the72 words
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Article80 1970-01-17 4 LOS ANGELES, FTi. (Reuter> rilm Star Robert Cummings, 59. ended Ms 24-year-old marriage here today. The first Hollywood personality to divorce under radi-cally-altered California divorce laws, which went Into effect on Jan. I. Under the previous laws blame had to be established and this often resulted In days of80 words
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Article272 1970-01-17 4 'Breaking Secrets Act: LONDON, Fri. (Reuter and UPI) William Owen, the Labour Member of Parliament accused of breaking the Official Secrets Act, made a brief court appearance today and was ordered held in custody pending a new hearing on Monday. The case lasted only five minutes at272 words
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Article168 1970-01-17 4 BANGKOK. Fri (Reuter) The Thai Government has declared that 36 of the country's 71 provinces are Infiltrated by communist guerrillas. The declaration published this week In the government gazette, gives government forces special power? to enforce martial law in the affected provinces. Full martial law168 words
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Article149 1970-01-17 4 PRAGUE. FTI (Reuter) Czech police have arrested 1.740 people in a nation-wide round-up of "criminal elements." Prague Radio aaid last night. The radio said checks -were made on more than 18 000 people during surprise police swoops in 2.502 places In Bohemia and Moravia last night.149 words
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539 1970-01-17 4 BONN. Frl. (UPI) Since West Germany's enforced disarmament ended with the mustering of 6 000 volunteers 13 years ago this month, the armed forces have had difficulty ending their proper place in Society. Lt. Gen. Albert Schnez, commanding the 328 000-man539 words
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Article, Illustration335 1970-01-17 5 WEEKLY pictorial feature by the Eastern Sun based on the photographs taken by our cameramen at official functions, parties, exhibitions, shopping centres etc. MRS. G. PORTER, (left) wife of Mr. George W. Porter, Attache at the American Embassy was confident in this dress of lightweight crepe335 words
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306 1970-01-17 5 LOS ANGELES Fri. (UPI) Secretary of Defence Melvin R. Laird said Thursday about 1.25 miUion military and civilian jobs will be lost due to defence spending cutbacks necessary to fight inflation. Laird said he would be "less than frank" If he said the306 words
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Article80 1970-01-17 5 SPACE CENTRE. Houston, Frl. < UPI) A special InterAgency Committee recommended yesterday the National Aeronautic* and Space Administration (NASA) drop Its quarantine period for astronauts and moon rocks because no signs of life have been found In lunar samples. Apollo 11 and 12 astronaut* and the samples they brought80 words
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Article111 1970-01-17 5 LAS VEGAS. Nev.. Frl. CUPD Actress Jean Peters. wife of Industrialist Howard Hughes, announced Thursday she will obtain a divorce after 13 years of marriage to the billionaire. Miss Peters did not state the grounds for the action in the brief statement issued by the Hughes'111 words
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Article192 1970-01-17 5 CHICAGO. Fri. (UPI) Thousands of Americans paid tribute yesterday to Hie memory of assassinated civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. On the 41st anniversary of King's birthday, several states officially observed "Martin Luther King Day." Crowds gathered for memorial services. and schools let192 words
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Article64 1970-01-17 5 PITTSBrBGH. rr i. (IPl)—Pittsburgh police are wondering If their K-9 dogs are too well trained. Patrolman Homer Craig said he was investigating a burglary when he saw a man run from the scene. His K-9 dog chased the man. "Stop." Craig yelled to the suspect. The police dog64 words
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Article187 1970-01-17 5 NEW YORK. Frl (UPI) Former Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey criticized the news media yesterday for falling to report adequately the "green revolution" which has saved 60 million lives in India and averted a third world revolution predicted for 1975. "If 60 million Indians had starved187 words
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Advertisement221 1970-01-17 5 Whan tM vtathir is sultry, all forms of foror will Throo Logs Brand RHINO HORN FEVER WATER is good for roliof of al' fevers and also as a euro for baby's moailos and pox fwars. COMPANY LIMITED WEN KEN DBUG Head Office 39 A 41 Choon Gaan St. Singapore. 2.221 words
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Article429 1970-01-17 6 Malaysian budget presented by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Tun Abdul Razak Includes the features of deficit financing, Increased taxation of luxury goods and priority spending on development all In line with current budgetary trends in the developing countries of Asia and Africa. Although the budget was429 words
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Article370 1970-01-17 6 DESPITE all the optimistic phrases which were used by West German Chancellor Willy Brandt In his state of the nation speech at the Bundestag, an undertone of disappointment was clearly evident. Flushed with victory on becoming the Chancellor, Brandt flourished a series of olive branches at the Soviet370 words
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Article, Illustration815 1970-01-17 6 WILLIAM FORREST - By WILLIAM FORREST Gemini Newt Service BERLIN Dickens, who died a hundred ynort ago, should be living at this hour. If He were, he would see that some of his wildest flights of fictional I fancy fill far short ofi the real-lift drama815 words
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Article336 1970-01-17 6 DICK WEST - By DICK WEST WASHINGTON (UPI) Organised crime in this country has been taking a bMting lately and without tha cops even lifting a finger. rtrst there was Jimmy Breslln'a book. The Gang That Co uld nt Shoot Straight", which pictured New York's Maflosl as a bunch of336 words
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Article374 1970-01-17 6 S. RAMACHANDRA - LEŢ S. RAMACHANDRA THIS letter is written for its local nomenclatural and historical interest and not an attempt to disrupt the existing local communal or racial harmony. The previous na*ne of Chulia Street was Kling Street and that of Chin Chew Street was Macao Street. The374 words
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543 1970-01-17 6 ALAN THOMAS - •y ALAN THOMAS MOSCOW, (Reuter) Through Hu snows of the Arctic circle, by reindeer sledge end teleprinter, the first results of Hie most comprehensive census ever staged in the world's largest ststa era beginning te trickle in. The nation-wide counting in the Soviet Union,543 words
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868 1970-01-17 6 SEAH CHIANG NEE - By SEAH CHIANG NEE VUNG TAU, South Vietnam, (Reuter) Tha commadcr of South Vietnam's' Vitt Cong-style army has urged that government forces ba sent to occupy the country's 12.000 hamlets in preparation for a ceasefire. Lieutenant Colonel Nruyen Be. Commander of the Revolutionary868 words
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Article446 1970-01-17 6 YASUO NAKAGAWA - •y YASUO NAKAGAWA TOKYO, (Reuter) Tha motorcar increasingly dominates Japaneae life...but as road deaths and injuries soar many Japanese are wondering if their country is really ready for it. Only the United Btates has a higher traffic casualty toll than Japan. But related to the446 words
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526 1970-01-17 7 RATHER hectic dealings in Federal Paper Products highlighted trading in the Stock Exchange of Malaysia and Singapore yesterday. And for the first time since its listing in October last year, the counter was spectacularly taken up by highly speculative elements to prices beyond526 words
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Article1099 1970-01-17 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 Aema $2.22 (1>: DIM $2 25 (1); Alcan $1 98 (5) SI 96 (I)1,099 words
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Article114 1970-01-17 7 HONG KONG, Frl. (UPI) Fndar'j 5 p-m. currency rates f.«upplied bv Foreign eschar** n d Investment Ltd.): Burers Sellers per 100 Straf'* dollar* 295 lfl6 144.75 145.75 per 1.000 Taiwan dollar* per Auvtr«lt<uo dollar* 6 735 6 745 320 300 per 1.000 Burmese ky«t» 530 540 r»er114 words
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Article166 1970-01-17 7 SYDNEY, Fri (UPD Friday's closing Sydney Stock Exchange selected shares: MINING Acmex 100 Australia Min 1 00 Barrier 1 -25 BH South 5.50 C Norse ®-®0 C Gold 10.50 CRA 22.40 Emper 1-25 Endur *®o GM Kalje 110 GT Bould 5.50 GT Nthn "0 GT West 35166 words
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62 1970-01-17 7 MR. LIM CHOON KIAT (second from left) and Mr. Eddy Tan (fourth from left) Manager and Asaistant Manager respectively of Inter-Marketing (Singapore) Private Ltd., are shown observing a technical operation during a seven-day locksecurity seminar they are currently attending in Bangkok. The seminar has been arranged for top executives of62 words
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253 1970-01-17 7 HONG KONG, Fri. (UPI) This British colony is becoming less reliant on trade with Britain, the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce said yesterday. This is the finding of comprehensive analysis by the chamber of Hong Kong's trade with th« United Kingdom during the253 words
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Article, Illustration194 1970-01-17 7 MR. Bob Ng, a self-made man, believes that success is there for the man who is prepared to work hard for it. Practicing this golden rule for the past 10 years, he has now become the Managing Partner of Ideas Advertising, the latest advertising firm194 words
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Article283 1970-01-17 7 February first grade rubber buyers closed at 3 p.m.. in Singapore and Kual* Lumpur yesterday at 69-1/8 cents per lb., unchanged from the previous close The ton<» of the market was verv quiet but steady. The market ruled mostly uncertain during the morn;ng following yesterday's tax283 words
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Article254 1970-01-17 7 THE following is ft berthing list Issued by the Port of Singapore Authority for today, Jan. 17: Departures God own* Vessels 10/11 Erlce 15/16 Dolius 19 Johneverett N.W. 1 Bruas N.W 2 Glang Lee 31 32 Vishva Vlbhuti 33/34 Patroclus 42/43 Meyenbtirg N.W. 3 Semenylh N.W. 1254 words
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Article228 1970-01-17 7 LONDON, Fri. (Reuter) The market eased sharply last afternoon, alter Initial firmness Profit-takers moved in op the unchanged bank rate decision. and a late shake out In Australians had a further unsettling effect. Toward# the close the FT index was down 4.0 at 419.4, after an228 words
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Article55 1970-01-17 7 NEW YORK. Fri. (UPI) Rubber futures closed unchanged to 40 points lower on the New York Commodity Exchange Thursday. There was one sale. Close Prev. Mar. 26.10 28.50 May 2600 26.25 July 26.00 26.25 Sept. 25.15 25.15 NOT. 26.00 26.00 Jan. 26.00 26.00 Local!?. No. 2 RSB55 words
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Article575 1970-01-17 7 SINGAPORE—8toek Exchange Mid and other nrtcea officially listed at the rim* of business. INDUSTRIALS B. s. ACMA MS 2 22 Alcan 200 Ben St Co 182 180 Borneo llhd 179 1-81 Bouatrad Co 2 09 C. P|v*i>od 1 40 C. Sugar* 4 06 4 10 V.575 words
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Article160 1970-01-17 7 LONDON. Fri (Reuter) London bullion dealers said gold yesterday touched Its lowest point since 1954. The price was set six cents lower at $34.80 at the afternoon fixing. Bullion dealers said this wag not only an all-time low for the market under both the old London gold160 words
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Article39 1970-01-17 7 NEW YORK. Fli. (UPI) Dow Jones closing averages on the New York Stock Exchange: 30 industrial 785.04 20 Transp 173.91 15 Utilities 109.82 65 Stocks 259.02 40 Bonds 69.42 Commodity Future index 137.31 up 0 28.39 words
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Article13 1970-01-17 7 The tin price for yesterday was $703.00 per olcul down $0.75-13 words
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Article89 1970-01-17 7 -1MB aooa priM at taw pore CblDnt Protfuea «c taienlkf ww> Hnwi Coconut Oil <T O B Balk CfMtinm (Mi (FOB-) Drum Mixed Copra *6 0© Munitifc Mbit* Pepper (FOB.) Mrmk Wtiite Pepper croB.) Sarawak special Black Peppar (FOB) M% N-L WT iampnnc f*pe<ial Black Pepper (FOB-) Lampnni Black89 words
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Article104 1970-01-17 7 (Mai < tf. 8- Gro Mai SIN 1»t M 2nd M 3rd M ihr C Tb' xi (Mai 8t*rlln Ut H< na A In BJ iii al al oe IV ia ft m «erv' Price# for Jan 19} HLKKD IttttT TBLS1 th Fund It? 1 1» »I4 UNIT104 words
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Article74 1970-01-17 7 LONDON. Fri (UPI) Rub. ber market closed nominal and uncertain with sF*"* 23-1/4. 24. Settlement Hous* February 23-1/2 23-3/4 March 23-13/18 24-1/18 Apri] 24-1/16 24-5/16 Apr June 24-5/16 24-7/16 July/Sept 24-5/16 24-7/16 Oct/Dec 24-1/4 24-3/8 Jan/March 24-3/16 24-5/16 Apr/June July/Sept 24-1/8 24-5/16 Oct'Dec 24-1/16 24-1/4 Jan/March 24 24-1/474 words
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Article392 1970-01-17 7 ARRIVALS 6.00 a.m. M>A Via k. Lumpur 900 a.m. .MSA liy K. Luiupur 9.35 am. MSA 829 Phaom-Prnb 10.16 a-m. MSA IXI k. Lumpur 1019 a-m- Msa 005 Penang. Ipob. k Lumpur. Malacca 1040 a.m. iHA i 1U428 Bangkok 1240 pm. OAKIIM OA>MMI Medan l.io pm. MSA 461392 words
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Article670 1970-01-17 8 THE advantages of miniaturisation in electronics are obvious to anyone who compares today's "transistor sets" with the radio receivers of twenty years ago. Gone are those wooden boxes containing hefty transformers and rows of fragile often very hot glass valves. Computers which once filled a rorxm670 words
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Article226 1970-01-17 8 CAIRO, <AFP) War Is now the only way to bring peace to the Middle East, Mohammed Heykal. editor of the semi-official A 1 Ahram claimed in his weekly chronicle in the paper today. Mr. Heykal wrote: "The Arab world has only one remaining alternative, to start226 words
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Article583 1970-01-17 8 ALBERT E. KAFF - By ALBERT E. KAFF TOKYO, (UPI) A Burmese bone specialist educated in the United States is using ivory instead of metal to repair bone injuries. This may be Burma's best news of the year. Dr. San Baw, chief of bone surgery in Burma's Mandalay General583 words
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Article, Illustration392 1970-01-17 8 T. C. KEMASANG - The Fighting Rams By T. C. KEMASANG BANDUNG, Indonesia, (UPI) Tha staccato rapping of drums echoes down dirt paths laading to the village of Tjiwarugo, hurrying along the late arrivals. It is the end of harvest season and a traditional bout of ramUPI - 392 words
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Article, Illustration737 1970-01-17 8 ROSS ANNABELL - By ROSS ANNABELL, Gemini News Service ROTORUA: Startling statistics are emerging from long-term research by a New Zealand medical team Into people living a "Robinson Crusoe" life on tropical islands of the Pacific. The survey shows that the 800 Polynesians of the remote island of Pukapuka.737 words
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918 1970-01-17 8 DR. A. S. CURRY - By DR. A. S. CURRY, By DR. A. S. CURRY, Director, Home Office, Central Research Establishment, Aldermaston. LONDON: Science helps to fight crime over wide front. Its methods range from computer analysis for the better use of police manpower, to the most sophisticated techniques918 words
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Miscellaneous20 1970-01-17 8 AMY Jack Tipprf "I'm making my Christmas list, Archie...You wouldn't be offended If I gave*you some dog soap, would you?"20 words
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Miscellaneous88 1970-01-17 8 DATELINE: DANGER! ty John Saundere and Aider McWiians THIS PQE3M SNOW HELPS. LEt RO*..rO SAV THE LITTLE RASCAL WENT THAT-A-WKKV/ >» rji R 1 A .--i > t COME ON, -nCO .WE KNOV you'PE »n HERE... WEUE NOT QOtNQTO HURT... l /r j hr 3 5 •>4 rW THE WIZARD88 words
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601 1970-01-17 9 Sheilah Graham - •S"'"' l #«»f Sheilah Graham NEW YORK "Th« Gulf Stream it sinking, because it s getting 1... M id Shan Lewi,. "And all because w« won't buy oil from Indonesia." The pint sire, five-foot, 88 pound performer was ln New York to appear601 words
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Article, Illustration249 1970-01-17 9 Mary Sue Miller - A Lovelier You By Mary Sue Miller A SEASON in the tun it for fun. Mor e so if your wardrobe takes to the scene. A good plan start* skin out with swim suits The point not to miss her® 1* how well your choices249 words
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Article, Illustration591 1970-01-17 9 Ann Landers - Ann Landers TIEAR ANN: My brother is a pilot for a well known commercial airline Recently he was promoted to captain. We are all proud of him. He is very modest about the promotion but his wife has let it go to her head to such591 words
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Article164 1970-01-17 9 WASHINGTON. Reuter An American gynaecologist said today that the birth control pill was safe. Dr. Robert Klstner, Of the Harvard Medical School, was testifying here oefore a Congressional hearing on oral contraception. "Apprehension that the pill causes cancer is not shared by the majority of physicians," he164 words
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Article, Illustration652 1970-01-17 9 Florence de Santis - •y Florence de Santis NEW YORK: One of the surprises of the upcoming spring season is going to be the revival of the dress. Costumes mere will be in plenty, but the interest in the Thirties, that great dress era, has inspired designers to652 words
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Advertisement10 1970-01-17 9 PALACE: TO-NIGHT MIDNIGHT! FIRST RIN MYSIE.R* THRILLER WJJB9W IN COLOR10 words
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Miscellaneous340 1970-01-17 9 D O Phone ***** I CAPITOL Phont- ***** XOrt SHOEING: XI as., 1 30. IN, 6 30 •30 P m El'.rabeth Campbell. Barbara Angely P.ANGEB GIBLS'' Co'.or iBBt Ten:«h: <fe Tomorrow Midnijht! II CArrTOIrUDO-KEX-BKV L. Chmg. Ti Lung ld Chiang HAVE inOKD WILL TBAVEL A SHAW PRODUCTION* Mandar.n in Shawseope.340 words
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Miscellaneous249 1970-01-17 9 ORCHARD-***** NOW showing: I.M. «.M. IM A t.15 p m MISINDEBSTOOD" In Color Anthony Qriavle John Sharp NEXT CHANGE "MASMCBE AY MABBLE CIYY" Brad Harris Color Scope □EON -***** »th FANTASTIC DAY: IHCBBT: UNITED lEAWX ONLT: I 11 I.M. I.M. AM IMp n THE ITAUAN JOB" Michael Can* Color. P249 words
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Article889 1970-01-17 10 po for Pharaoh's Ambition in the class six division one sprint (Raca Three) at Ipoh today. The seven-year-old New Zealand gelding was unlucky when fourth to Supreme Confidence over sif last week he had to be checked after the 4f when he raced onto the heels889 words
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129 1970-01-17 10 LONDON. Fri. (Reuter) Karabas. English-trained winner of the Washington DC. International last November, has been given top weight of nine stone 12 pounds to carry in fihe "Irish Sweeps" Lincoln. The handlcapper has rated him eight pounds better than his nearest rival. Boysie Boy. In129 words
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Article228 1970-01-17 10 LONDON. Fri. (Reuter) Second Division Blackpool rebounded from a 2-0 half-time deficit to beat First Division Arsenal 3-2 in a third round Football Association Cup replay here last night. Arsenal, who beat French Club Rouen In a third round European Fairs Cup match on Tuesday,228 words
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Article1226 1970-01-17 10 Race 1: CL 6 Dlv. 3 6 1.15 p-m-($4,500) I ***** Moonrtkw 7* 900 Mrs. D E Breuk R S Breuk Sfamat 1 2 252*2 Trooper 6y 900 J M Lewis RS Breuk Soaidi 9 3. 088*17 The Ttua 77 8 12 SH Tan Anmad 7 4.1,226 words
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Article221 1970-01-17 10 JIMMY LAD CISCO ZODIAC RACE I: 5 CONTRACT II ill Pasir Ri\uptB 4 Globe Stream (7) EAST MONET 5 1 Contract U 1 9 1 Pasir Kavangan (6) RED FACE 9 Pasir Kayangan 5 Contract RACE t: 6 CAPITAL GAIN (3 I Checkmate 11 Motivation 6 CAPITAL GAIN 2221 words
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333 1970-01-17 10 LONDON, Fri. To facilitate the present growth in international competition in horse racing, an international racing bureau it to open in London on Feb. 1. The auns are: To increase the level of international competition by making owners and more aware o* prize333 words
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Article139 1970-01-17 10 BRISBANE. Fri. (Reuter) South Australia were in a good position today after scoring 318 runs for the loss of only four wickets on the first day of the Sheffield Shield match against Queensland Pre? Chappell. brother of Australian Test cricketer lan Chappell. hit 129 while139 words
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Article150 1970-01-17 10 IPOH Frl. Bull Market, with Rod Dawkins In the saddle, impressed in a if workout in 38-2/5. He was full of running at the finish, reports our racing correspondent. The going was yielding. Lusteroid went fluently over 3f in 39-4 5. Double Eight did a150 words
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209 1970-01-17 10 MELBOURNE. Fri. (Reuter) United States Davis Cup star Arthur Ashe todav played overpowering tennl s to eliminate Australian Alan Stone and advanco into the semi-finals of the Victorian Open tennis championshiD. Ashe only an bour to beat Stone 6-3 6-3. 6-2 The blustery condition209 words
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171 1970-01-17 10 LONDON. Frl. (Reuter) The MCC hope to announce details of their visit to Malaysia next March within the next few days. Mr Donald Carr, Assistant Secretary of the MCC. said here yesterday. Mr. Carr could not say whether It would be possible for the171 words
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318 1970-01-17 11 Restrictions May Upset Holding Of PI Open VfANILA, Fri. (UPI) The 1970 Philippine Open A which starts off this year's Far East golf circuit appeared in danger today of being scrapped because of current dollar restrictions in the Philippines. With the tournament already scheduled for Feb. 19 to 22, the318 words
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Article156 1970-01-17 11 NEW YORK. Fri. (Reuter) The 1970 World Cup golf series will be played at the Jockey Club course in Buenos Aires. Argentina from November 12—15. the International Golf Association announced here yesterday. The 18th annual individual play and team matches, in which 45 countries competed in156 words
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Article152 1970-01-17 11 JOHANNESBURG. Frl. «Reuter» Voung British golfer Peter Oosterhuis shot a one-under-par 70 yesterday to take a second-round lead in the 72-hole South African P.G.A. championship being played at Germlston near here. Oosterhuis, whose 69 In the first round on Wednesday was only good enough to152 words
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179 1970-01-17 11 MONTE CARLO. Frl. (Reuter> Mild weather was forecast for most of France today promising more than 200 drivers a smooth start on the 39th Monte Carlo rally. Crews representing 25 countries will leave from eight points In Europe for the first and easiest179 words
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200 1970-01-17 11 LOS ANGELEB Frl. (UPI) Nationalist China* Chi Cheng on* of the world's top all-around feminine track and field performer*, was today named athlete of the year for Asia by the Helms Athletic Foundation In Its world trophy awards selections. Miss Chen* won 70200 words
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Article156 1970-01-17 11 Down 2-0 la the 20th minute Meta] Box rallied strongly to edge MalaysiaSingapore Airlines B' team by three goals to two In a SBHFC Junior league match played at the Geylang Stadium yesterday. It was a thrilling match from the start with MSA talcing a 2-0156 words
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Article78 1970-01-17 11 PHOENIX. Arisona. Prl. (Reuter) Bert Green# ran in Are birdie putU and tank a seven-foot eagle on the lSth hole today to take a one-stroke lead in the U861H.600 (about £4I.IM#) Phoenix Open golf tournament. The 26-year-old Greene described the round as "one of the greatest78 words
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Article232 1970-01-17 11 LOS ANGELES. Fri (UPI) Kipehoge Keino of Kenya jogged around a city park long enough to limber up and said he wag ready for an assault on indoor mile record in tomorrow night'* Sunkist invitational indoor track meet. Keino arrived lart night accompanied by232 words
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Article128 1970-01-17 11 A hundred RAT golfers will take part In the fourday annual golf championships of the FEAT Golf Society, at the Singapore Island Country club's old course beginning on Tuesday morning. The golfers are from Gan, the RAFs remote coral island staging post In the Indian Ocean,128 words
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Advertisement646 1970-01-17 11 RELIGIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS HETHESDA (NEIL ROAUI 417 New Bridge Road. Singapore 4 *unday SJU am.— Breaking at Brwd 930 a.m. Ministry UmUdi 12 00 p m. Bun day School ISO p.m. (Junior Senior) 8 00 p m Bunday School (Junior i 430 d m Sunday School (Sentor i <BO am Ooepei646 words
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Miscellaneous1043 1970-01-17 11 (CHANNEL 5) PJH 100 Opening AnnCts 103 Space Kdettes: 125 Gentle Ben "The Prey"; 1 50 Star Soccer Coventry vi Spurs'; 230 Baratha Naattiyam; 300 Andre" Coleman Ensemble; 340 Whickers World; 4 30 W>iat Mv Line; 455 Apollo 12 "Return to the Moon; 520 Phantaman 5.45 When We Are Together;1,043 words
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Article, Illustration252 1970-01-17 12 STAMP collectors can look forward this year to five commemorative stamp issues by the Postal Department of the Ministry of Communications. All these stamps were attractively designed by Singapore's own artists. The first issue will be the Osaka Expo '7O which will be issued on252 words
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Article121 1970-01-17 12 Lim Kah Kheng. a former driving Instructor, was yesterday sentenced to six months jail when he pleaded guilty to a charge of cheating. On Oct. 10. Miss Tan Ah Swee took driving lessons conducted bv Sindow Driving School, in Tanjong Pagar Road and Lim was directed121 words
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152 1970-01-17 12 The senior vice ©resident of the American Bureau of Shipping. Mr Robert T. Young, yesterdav predicted a tremendous future for Singapore in shipbuilding and repairing works. This is because the Republic has the knowledge the skills and the willingness to develoo the industry, he said at152 words
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Article84 1970-01-17 12 The University ot Singapore Students' Union has appealed to commercial firms, government departments and other employers to offer temporary and part-»lme employment to more than 3.500 undergraduates during their long vacation from Feb. 1 to May 23. The Union has set up an Employment Bureau to seek all84 words
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Article15 1970-01-17 12 There were total of 67 acddents nine of which were described as serious, yesterday.15 words
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Article, Illustration469 1970-01-17 12 Two British voyagers now •ailing from England to Australia in an 18-foot dinghy Herms have a very important date when they stopover in Jakarta next week an appointment with President Suharto of Indonesia. The two, David Pyle, 26. and David Derrick, 30. left Singapore yesterday morning469 words
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Article296 1970-01-17 12 JUDGE TELLS SMOKER SINGAPORE is not a sanctuary for hippies, reef smokers or lotus eaters, said Mr. K.T. Alexander, the Third District Court Judge, just before he fined a seaman $3OO for smoking Indian Hemp, yesterday. William Tee alias Tea Tian alias Tee Bene Tian claimed296 words
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Article, Illustration164 1970-01-17 12 LEADERS of the travel industry in Singapore yesterday afternoon were briefed on the latest market research techniques to boost tourism at a meeting with Pacific Area Travel Association (PATA) directors and proxies at the Committee Room Stewards Bo*. Singapore Turf Club. Slides were shown to164 words
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249 1970-01-17 12 THERE is a bright and promising future for the timber industry in Singapore, said Mr. Henry T. Eaton, Vice President of Veneer Products Limited of the United States of America, yesterday. He said that the local government should recognise the "tremendous pressure" put on prices249 words
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Article89 1970-01-17 12 A total of 24.238 visitors vlew-ed the Moon Rock during the first two days it was on exhibition at the National Museum, a government released announced yesterday. The rock Itself will leave the Museum tomorrow at 8 pm for a sml'iar exhibition in Rangoon. However, in view* of89 words
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Article196 1970-01-17 12 THREE traders, Lee Kim Teng, Koh Khoon Leong and Lee Tong Hen. were yesterday fined $lOO each by the First District Court Judge. Mr. D. C. D'Cotta. who found them guilty of fraudulenly possessing 12 tin ingots on Aug. 13 at about 8.30 a.m. at196 words
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Article46 1970-01-17 12 Th# Anurtal General Meting of the Singapore Aquarists' Society will b# held at th* YMCA Auditorium Orchard Road on Saturday Jan. 24 at 7.30 t>m At the meeting, nm* membere who WOn at the l*th Berlin International Guppv Show will receive distinctive plaques ann certificates.46 words
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Article, Illustration250 1970-01-17 12 A RUGGED and solid granite stone weighing some one-and-a-half tons with inscriptions in all the four official languages will be laid for the monument in tribute to the Early Founders of Singa-—-p bv thp President, Enche Yusof bin Ishak. on Sunday It is to be erected on250 words
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Article125 1970-01-17 12 The Primarv Produc'ion Department is now carrying out registration and licensln2 of farms at its 10 Agriculture/ Veterinary Extension Centres, the whole exercise to end at the end of the month Farmers who sre required to renew their old l:cen'- e and those who appl* for a new125 words
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Article81 1970-01-17 12 A teacher Lim Beow Lmf. 25. reported to the Police thieves broke into he r house on Thursday night and got away w:th cash and jewel® lerv worth a total of $ll,BOO. Lim. of Wilkinson Road, woke up at 5 a.m. and found her room ransacked Casli 5300,81 words
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Miscellaneous77 1970-01-17 12 Time «fc Tide TODAY SINGAPORE TOWN: 4 51 am <8 2 ft.) 1146 am (3 2 ft.) 820 p.m. (6 8 ft.) 11.46 p.m <5 ft.) NAVAL DOCKYARD 4 54 a m. (9.5 ft.) 11.24 a.m. (4.1 ft.) 6 17 p.m. (86 ft.) TOMORROW SINGAPORE TOWN 540 am. (8 ft.)77 words
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