Singapore Herald, 20 August 1970
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Title Section13 1970-08-20 1 THE SINGAPROE herald No. 26 Singapore Tfcursday^jfcust 20, 1970 MC(P) 2207 15 CENTS13 words
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269 1970-08-20 1 BOMB SCARES EMPTY 40 LONDON CINEMAS LONDON, Wed. Bomb hoaxers forced the evacuation of 40 London cinemas last night. Police some of them armed raided homes m London, Birmingham, Leeds and Liverpool m an effort to hunt down those responsible for explosions since the weekend. Home Secretary Reginald Maudling demanded269 words
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Article36 1970-08-20 1 KAMPALA, Wed. Kampala advocate B.L. Rao, a key witness at the recent inquiry into the alleged kidnapping of British diplomat Brian Lea, has been released from detention and served with a deportation order.36 words
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Article32 1970-08-20 1 CANBERRA, Wed.— Defence Minister Malcolm Fraser announced that the Australian Government would buy 12 medium-lift Chinook Ch47c helicopters from the Vertol division of the Boeing Company for As 37 million.32 words
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Article237 1970-08-20 1 skyjacks in one day 3 TOKYO, Wed. A 24 year old cook's apprentice hijacked a Japanese Boeing-727 with 75 people aboard today, waving what turned out to be toy pistol and threatening to throw passengers out the airborne jetliner's door. He was eventually seized daring a refueling stop at the237 words
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84 1970-08-20 1 LABOUR supervisor Foo Kee Chik, 23, of Persiaran Keliling, died after being hit on the head by a falling stone yesterday. Foo was standing by the lift on the site of Hyatt International Hotel m Scotts Road clutched his head and collapsed. A stone84 words
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448 1970-08-20 1 IN KUALA LUMPUR KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Malaysia today expressed serious concern over the treatment of the three Malaysians by the Singapore police aid sought fall clarification from the Republic. A Foreign Ministry note was released six hours after Mr. Lee postponed his twoday visit here.448 words
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Article376 1970-08-20 1 U.S. probes 'broken truce' WASHINGTON, Wed. The United States is taking up with Russia and Egypt the Israeli accusations of violations by the two countries of the Middle East cease-fire agreement. The U.S. itself is still examining the recent charges. In a statement today the State Department announced a U.S.376 words
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Article, Illustration758 1970-08-20 1 LeeTunku talks put off REASON GIVEN FOR DECISION: 'TO SAVE UNNECESSARY EMBARRASSMENT' dreggecdd MR. Lee Kuan Yew yesterday postponed a scheduled visit to Kuala Lumpur for talks with Tunku Abdul Rahman and Tun Abdul Razak. About 40 Malaysian students had waited at Subang airport for Mr. Lee to arrive to758 words
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176 1970-08-20 1 THE Indonesian Foreign Minister, Mr. Adam Malik, had talks with Mr. Lee Kuan Yew at City Hall yesterday. Also present was the Foreign Minister, Mr. S. Rajaratnam. They discussed the summit conference of non-aligned countries to be held m Lusaka next month176 words
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Advertisement26 1970-08-20 1 DEADLY TO INSECTS I HYING CRAWIMG I mm M New Formula Flit is the powerful new insecticide that kills pests fast Try a can today. (tssq)26 words
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Article749 1970-08-20 2 T.JEFF WILLIAMS - T.JEFF WILLIAMS By THERE is a growing belief m diplomatic circles m Phnom Penh that the longer Prince Norodom Sihanouk remains m Peking, the more rapidly will his influence decline. This concept, shared among both Communist and Western sources, admits Sihanouk has been usefulAP - 749 words
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159 1970-08-20 2 PRESERVING THE PASTORAL SCENE FROM THE PWD CAMPAIGNS, are m progress against air, noise and water pollution. Everyone knows about it except, perhaps, the P.W.D. We, as residents of a newlybuilt private housing estate, are confounded by P.W.D. attempts to build roads through such estates especially those far away from159 words
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Letter86 1970-08-20 2 DDD AS SOON as a bus pulls up at a stop this is the signal for everyone to surge forward, elbowing and pushing each other, and showing total disregard for any courtesy and common sense. I have lost count of the times I've been pushed aside when trying to dis-embark,86 words
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107 1970-08-20 2 NIGHTLY BLOOD DONATION IN DIST. 22 THE Corporation Drive area is fast becoming a breeding ground for mosquitoes. They are particularly active at dusk. Life may be gracious m other housing estates, but it is always a nightmare here once the sun has set. The reason mosquitoes breed m such107 words
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Letter88 1970-08-20 2 THERE is a "black market" system at the Empress Place car parks (In front of the Registrar of Births and Deaths Office and beside the Marine Police Depot). The operators make use of the grass patch behind a 'no parking' area and charge $20 per month, including88 words
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294 1970-08-20 2 Will our technocracy turn into a cultural wasteland? Most people appear to accept willingly the present emphasis on a society of technocrats. Science and technology are being plugged m secondary level education, Singapore University will soon be churning out 70 per cent nonarts graduates and Nanyang has been advised to294 words
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231 1970-08-20 2 The "sarong curtain," erected by the two governments is a thorn m the flesh of then* own peoples on both sides of the causeway. Their wounds, caused by the sharp edges of the "sarong curtain," have not been healed. And the news of "Stricter231 words
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589 1970-08-20 2 Thursday, August 20, 1970 THE SINGAPORE HERALD Why this storm in a teacup? THE case of the three Malaysian youths who entered Singapore with their hair long and left with it short (the change occurring at the hands of a C.I.D. barber) would have been just a story if it589 words
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Miscellaneous38 1970-08-20 2 JULES FEIFFER iw iw fra fef~ rm i^n fiASHiMsiou flfe hatep of£#? iwt w&j tda* wraaes mv kips wot him so* arose y ~2LJS IT U cL^% IT v --2L_SpN Q A) "(J 2L n QPSk U 138 words
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Article, Illustration309 1970-08-20 3 Subang Airport wait by students for Lee— all in vain Bar girl pawned borrowed jewellery-court told A BAR waitress who is also the wife of a detective corporal was yesterday charged with criminal breach of trust of $3,100 worth of jewellery belonging to Lee Siew Lan, 41, of Kirn KeatNG EN KHEAN - 309 words
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Advertisement75 1970-08-20 3 THE WORLD 5 ILBRCEST JEUIELED-LEUER UIRTCH mnnUFRCTURER PRESEHTS IHE LUORLD S FIRST BlLinCUni DRV/DHIE RUTOIRHTII UIHTCH THE HEUJ !SEH HOI! Instant Day anil Date settings at your finger tips, m words or figures, whichever you prefer. THE JOtJC MARKING? ON EVERY SEA LION MODEL IS YOUR ASSURANCE THAT IT IS75 words
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Article, Illustration296 1970-08-20 4 THE British general who received the Japanese surrender of Singapore m 1945, returned here for the first time yesterday. General Sir Philip Christison, now 77, last sailed into Singapore on Sept. 3 1945, m his cruiser, HMS Sussex, and anchored296 words
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185 1970-08-20 4 ELIZABETH Taylor and Warren Beatty m the new 20th Century Fox film "The Only Game In Town", to be screened at Orchard Cinema next week. Marriage is the name of the game and it is what they settle for Liz185 words
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293 1970-08-20 4 SPORTS shop proprietor K. Paskaran Pillai, 26, was yesterday acquitted, without his defence being called, of criminal breach of trust of $6,512 from the Singapore Badminton Association. Paskaran was freed by the Third District Court A CONTRACT The vice-president of the Badminton Association,293 words
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Article41 1970-08-20 4 K6TA BHARU, Wed. The State Financial Officer, Dato Abdul bin Idris, has been appointed the first manager of Kelantan State Economic Development Corporation. The corporation has started work on a $1 million hotel and shopping complex here.41 words
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Article, Illustration86 1970-08-20 4 THE Ministry of Defence yesterday declined comment on a newspaper report that the Government was considering further steps including asking for a cash bond to stop secondary students from wealthy homes dodging National Service. Mr. Pang Tee Pow, Secretary for Defence, said: "I86 words
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375 1970-08-20 4 Judge to witness: 'Tell the truth without fear' MR. JUSTICE Winslow yesterday told a witness m the forged $50 notes trial to tell the truth without fear. He told Sarawak businessman Sim Kheng Chiang: "You told the court that you were an accomplice and you did take the forged notes375 words
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Article65 1970-08-20 4 A 19-YEAR-OLD youth was put on two years' probation by Seventh Magistrate Tan Teow Yeow, yesterday, for possessing an offensive weapon on April 30. N. Mahalingam, 19, of Lorong Landasan, had on Aug. 5 pleaded guilty to having a knife at the Venus Theatre car park, Margaret65 words
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Article32 1970-08-20 4 THE Singapore Society of Accountants will hold a dinner and dance m conjunction with the Sixth Conference of Asian and Pacific Accountants 1970 at the Ming Court Hotel tomorrow night.32 words
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130 1970-08-20 4 Scooter crash death: Open verdict AN OPEN verdict was recorded by Coroner Liew Ngik Kee on 24--year-old Goh Kok Eng. a photographer, who was killed when his scooter was involved m a collision with a three-ton MID truck. The court was told yesterday that no-one answered police appeals for eye-witnesses.130 words
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193 1970-08-20 4 1 00 driving instructors protest against 'unfair' tests FOR two and a half hours yesterday, more than 100 driving instructors held a demonstration m protest against what they called "the unsatisfactory testing system" at the Queenstown Driving Testing Centre m Common wealth Avenue yesterday. They lined up their vehicles at193 words
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299 1970-08-20 5 THE MAINSTAY OF THE ECONOMY GOVERNMENTS m developing nations should maintain a balance between small and big enterprises. They should never allow the largescale industries to engulf the small businesses, the director of the Stamford Centre for Executive and Commercial Training, Mr. P.T.C. Shastri, said299 words
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156 1970-08-20 5 Higher freight rates: Timber men to meet KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Malaysian and Singapore timber exporters are to meet soon to discuss the recent increase m the shipping freight to European ports by the Far Eastern Freight Conference. The acting president of the Federation of Malaya Timber Exporters Association, Mr. Chew156 words
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69 1970-08-20 5 A DELIVERY clerk, Koh Tai Hoo, 23, was jailed for one day yesterday and fined S3OO for dishonestly retaining six neckties m the Port of Singapore Authority area. Koh was arrested by Insp. Sojjan Singh of the P.S.A. at godown No. 4369 words
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100 1970-08-20 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Rural schools have reported a sharp drop m the number of absentees since they started the feeding programme for pupils. Under the programme, each pupil was served with a glass of milk and porridge made from flour and oats every100 words
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Article108 1970-08-20 5 BUSINESSMEN m Bangkok, Hongkong Tokyo and Osaka may invest m Singapore tourist projects. Mr. D.S. Anand, manager of Supreme House m Penang Lane, who has just returned from a one-month sales promotion tour of these cities, said this yesterday. Mr. Anand said: "People are aware108 words
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Article59 1970-08-20 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Two bodies, one of a five-month-old boy and the other of a 45-year-old man, were recovered by police last night. A police spokesman said today the baby's body was found buried m a rubbish heap at the 3rd mile Jalan Ipoh. The man's body59 words
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Article23 1970-08-20 5 THE Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore will celebrate its 65th anniversary at a dinner m the Sky Restaurant on Sunday, Aug. 30.23 words
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Article231 1970-08-20 5 $55 CHEATING PLEA IS REJECTED KADIR bin Ahmad, unemployed pleaded guilty yesterday to cheating a coffee stallholder, Abdul Kadir Marrican of $55. Senior Inspector D. Krishnan told the court that the accused had posed as a hawker inspector from the Ministry of Health when he approached Abdul Kadir on May231 words
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Article31 1970-08-20 5 MRS. J.S. Shellard of HMS Forth was fined $60 by a traffic magistrate yesterday for exceeding the speed limit m her car m Admiralty Road West on July 20.31 words
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Article, Illustration102 1970-08-20 5 FIVE ARE OFF TO STUDY IN GERMANY FIVE Singaporeans left on Tuesday for Germany on scholarships for training m leather tanning and graphics m German factories and technical engineering colleges. They were: Patrick Tan Soy Tee, Mohd. Ismail bin Shahul Hamid, Yip Kok Seng, Ghan Tong Leong and Leong San102 words
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148 1970-08-20 5 THE trade dispute at the Associated Motor Industries m Jurong which caused a threeday strike is likely to be settled by arbitration on Friday. Mr. Ang Taie Ping, executive secretary of the Pioneer Industries Employees' Union which represents the workers said yesterday talks with the148 words
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Article47 1970-08-20 5 AN open verdict was recorded by Coroner Uew Ngik Kee on taxi driver Lee Swee Kirn, 30, who died after the motor-cycle he was riding was involved m a collision with a lorry at Bah Soon Pah Road, Sembawang, on July 6.47 words
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Miscellaneous786 1970-08-20 5 CHANNEL 3 HIGHLIGHTS^ C*!iKV 3.00 Programme Summary -Of^^T"^^- II 3.02 Tarian2 Malaysia —Cultural Dances CHANNFI R k' V'jfc- if *"-lL 3.27 B'Waia Dob Jungle-La vnnilllCL w> |^ng^gr^_^ 3.55 Riverboat 3.09 General Hospital A /i\^ -^V v 4.49 H.R. Pufnstuf Children's 3.30 Another Song Another Melody 'I I IL 5.06 It's786 words
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Article, Illustration247 1970-08-20 6 THE Port of Singapore Authority's $77.6 million containerisation programme is three months ahead of schedule. A British Information Services statement says the first stage a 700 feet long cross berth will be handed over at the end of this month to the PSA247 words
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Article197 1970-08-20 6 ANOTHER man was killed on Tuesday while working m the Jurong shipyard the second m 72 hours. A third worker has been admitted to hospital with severe head injuries. On Sunday, electrician Ow Cheng Weng, 25, was electrocuted on board the Taiwanese tanker Dragon Park. Two197 words
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Article51 1970-08-20 6 MALACCA, Wed. Twentyfive skulls and a number of bones have been found by Public Works Department workers digging a drain at Kampong Limbongan, near here. Thirteen skulls and bones were found three months ago. In the past three weeks they have found 12 skulls and more bones.51 words
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Article36 1970-08-20 6 The body of a woman, identified as Tan Pong Eng, 39, of Block 31, Commonwealth Drive, was found floating m the sea off the Esplanade on Tuesday. Police do not suspect foul play.36 words
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165 1970-08-20 6 Plessey's new workers will get two-week training Workers at the $75 million electronic complex, to be set up m New Changi Road by Plessey, will attend a two-week induction course at the National Productivity Centre before they are hired. A staff recruitment centre will be set up m Kampong Chai165 words
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Article58 1970-08-20 6 MALACCA, Wed. Settlers on Government schemes who do not make proper use of their land will be evicted, Chief Minister Dato Talib Karim warned today. He said the Government could not afford to be lenient any longer "as the people need money and the Government revenue" and58 words
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Miscellaneous121 1970-08-20 6 THE DIARY 19 a.m.— 2 p.m.: Display of accountancy and legal books, The Australian Trade Commissioners office, Clemenceau Avenue. 10 a.m 5 p.m.: Exhibition on books about Singapore, National Library. 10 a.m.— 7 p.m.: Exhibition of granite and wood sculpture by visiting Hyderabad artist, Mr. John Jannu Jason, Raffles Hotel,121 words
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Miscellaneous114 1970-08-20 6 Eunos; Kallang Estate; Macpherson Road; Lorong Chuan and St. Michael's Market/Courtyard. 7.38 p.m.: Extra Mural Studies department is starting a course on estimates and cost accounting by Prof. P. A. Towsey, New Lecture Theatre 4, Singapore University, Bukit Timah. 8 p.m.: Cultural Show by the Society of Accountants, Victoria Theatre114 words
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Article, Illustration473 1970-08-20 7 Vosper wins $7 million contract to build two supply vessels BIGGEST ORDER FOR TANJONG RHU YARD Vosper Thornycroft Uniteers Pte. Ltd. has won a $7 million contract to build two supply vessels for Offshore Supply Association (SEA) Pte. Ltd., of Singapore. The contract was signed by Mr. Eric Berrfll, managing473 words
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242 1970-08-20 7 Tunku: Some undergrads are being used KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Malaysian Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman has said that some university students are being used, or are allowing themselves to be used, to cause trouble. The Tunku said, however, that the majority of students entered universities to acquire knowledge or pursue242 words
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Article, Illustration62 1970-08-20 7 Cadets shown— controls of Hercules aircraft FLIGHT Lieutenant T.J. Michaels shows boys from the National Cadet Corps air training centre the controls In the cockpit of a Hercules aircraft of 48 Squadron, R.A.F. The cadets were on a three-day familiarisation tour of the Chang! air base. They were shown around62 words
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121 1970-08-20 7 MALACCA, Wed. Malacca wants businessmen to increase investment m the State to create more jobs, the Chief Minister, Dato Haji Talib Karim, said today. He criticised those who complained that the premiums levied on industrial land at Ayer Kroh was relatively high.121 words
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Article71 1970-08-20 7 MORE than 50 Malaysian and Singapore teachers will go on a tour to Australia and New Zealand m November According to Air New Zealand which is arranging the tour known as "The Red Cap Teachers' Special"— the aim is to stimulate interest m teachers to71 words
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141 1970-08-20 7 Productivity scheme talks in final stages NEGOTIATIONS on a productivity incentive scheme which may increase by onethird the wages of workers of Sugar Industry of Singapore ltd. are now m the final stages. This was stated yesterday by Mr. Ang Taie Ping, Executive Secretary of the Pioneer Industries Employees' Union,141 words
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Article31 1970-08-20 7 MR. Peter Tan Cheow Khoo, 44, the former Chief Statistician, collapsed and died yesterday at the University of Singapore, where he held a research post. He was 44.31 words
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Article31 1970-08-20 7 MALACCA, Wed. Chief Minister Dato Talib Karim disclosed today that the Malacca Government had approved 18 applications to set up factories m the Ayer Keroh industrial estate near here.31 words
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101 1970-08-20 7 KOTA KINABALU, Wed. The $2 million Royal Malaysian Navy base In Tawan will be completed by the end of the year, the Commander of Naval Forces, East Malaysia, Commander Ismail bin Hassan, said today. The It-acre complex wonld serve as one of101 words
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90 1970-08-20 7 Waive visa for SabahSarawak travel plea KUCHING, Wed.— Sarawak can attract international tourists from Sabah if passport requirements for travel between the two East Malaysian states are abolished, Assistant Commerce and Industry Minister Taib Mahmud said today. The Federal Minister suggested that the State Government consider this. Inche Taib toldAP - 90 words
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113 1970-08-20 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Malaysia and Indonesia will sign a border trade agreement next week, said Commerce and Industry Minister Khir Johari today. The Minister left today for Jakarta with a 36-member delegation for the MalaysiaIndonesia Joint Commission on Trade and Economic Relations meeting113 words
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Article30 1970-08-20 7 THE National Cadet Corps (Services) Air is holding an annual camp parade tomorrow at the RAF Changi. Group Capt. A.D.A. Honley, Station Commander, will review the parade.30 words
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Miscellaneous12 1970-08-20 7 DENNIS THE MENACE 60Y WB 6BTT&R HOPE Q\o HAD A 6000 60LF6AMB1DOAV/*12 words
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Article791 1970-08-20 8 SHIGENOBU INOUE - SHIGENOBU INOUE IN a recent issue of Time magazine, Tokyo was ranked as number one pollution city of the world. Newsweek also reported that Tokyo won the "world title" for municipal air contamination. Mr. Servan-Schreiber, publisher of L'Express is quoted as having said. "You cannot breathe m Japan. You791 words
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391 1970-08-20 8 HERALD CORRESPONDENT THE British Government is increasingly concerned by having to adjust the cost of changes m defence policy to meet the stringencies demanded by the economic situation. Intensive cast studies are bem* made b> the Defence Ministry aader Ike direction of ihe Defence391 words
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382 1970-08-20 8 AUSTRALIA SAYS NO TO ARMS FOR SOUTH AFRICA AUSTRALIA will not enter into a defence agreement with South Africa. And it will not sell it arms. The Minister for External Affairs Mr. McMahon has confirmed this. But he defended Australia's sale of wheat to Rhodesia as being on humanitarian grounds382 words
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Article, Illustration1178 1970-08-20 8 JOHN BULLOCH - Can Na tame th guerilla asser his JOHN BULLOCH reports frc from Beruit THE first halting step towards peace m the Middle East has split the Arab world as it has never been split before. Egypt and Iraq are waging a vitriolic propaganda campaign against each other, Algeria is withdrawing1,178 words
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Article, Illustration459 1970-08-20 8 R.H. GREENFIELD - Tommy ge taste for Eastern diet ets a R.H. GREENFIELD B> By THE British soldier is becoming a gournu taste for the diet "east of Suez." Curries now the menu, and some units have even establis bar." met, with a particular ow appear regularly on ilished a "Chinese food In459 words
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Miscellaneous143 1970-08-20 8 BLONDIE By Chic Young p_ HT^l WEU-.TUEVGOTME K\\\ Pj I DONTSEEMOW I T GOT IN A FIGHT I MR. 3U^STEAD. IN A I_OTOFTROua_E f TMEV COULD GET VOO WITH MV SISTER y!" DO you REMEMBER f-H WITW MV oaqoV >/ V tKJ TROUBLE WITH r^ f AND I BEAT v^143 words
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71 1970-08-20 9 TOKYO: World beer-statistics compiled by the research section of Kirin Brewery show that m 1969, an average of 27.6 bottles of beer was consumed by every thristy body on the earth. The world's total brew last year reached 95.5 billion regular size bottles, an increase71 words
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Article80 1970-08-20 9 LONDON: The Chinese Government is planning to make big improvements m its navy and shipbuilding industry. The Chinese Navy has long been the poor relation of the Army and it is thought that many warship crews are made up largely of soldiers drafted into the Navy either permanently or on80 words
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Article82 1970-08-20 9 LAGOS: Civil servants m Nigeria who backed the Biafran secessionist movement are to be dismissed and will forfeit pension rights and other benefits under a decree issued here. The decree, signed by Gen. Gowon, Head of State, cannot be challenged m the courts. The dismissals will worsen the serious unemployment82 words
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Article637 1970-08-20 9 Or how to get it right back to front MATHEMATICIANS fascinated by the peculiar behaviour of numbers, are trying to solve the mysteries of the "palindrome," a number such as 486,684, which reads backwards exactly as it reads forwards. The puzzles became stranger when it was realised637 words
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Article326 1970-08-20 10 Thais delay troops for Lon No1 BANGKOK, Wed. Thailand has postponed sending 1,800 volunteer troops to Cambodia at least until after the visit to Bangkok next week of U.S. Vice-President Spiro Agnew. Prime Minister Thanom Kittikachorn announced the postponement at a Press conference today, but did not link it toAP - 326 words
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Article64 1970-08-20 10 WASHINGTON, Wed. Former U.S. Welfare Secretary John Gardner launched a new crusade "for those Americans who want to help m the rebuilding of the nation. Mr. Gardner formally initiated a nationwide, nonpartisan political movement called "common cause" which he says will be a citizens' lobby64 words
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Article62 1970-08-20 10 JAKARTA, Wed. Social Affairs Minister Dr. A.M. Tambunan said that more than 70 per cent of Indonesia's 500,000 civil servants committed acts of corruption, Antara news agency reported. In the present situation, he said, corruption cannot be expected to be totally eradicated, adding: "We cannot be62 words
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Article27 1970-08-20 10 KINSHASA, Wed. Congo Brazzaville authorities have made several arrests m the wake of what informed sources here said could have been another attempted coup d'etat.27 words
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Article, Illustration86 1970-08-20 10 Lebanon police break up fight in Parliament POLICE intervene during a skirmish inside the Lebanon Parliament m Beirut. A policeman pushes Foreign Minister Nassim Majdaiani (far right). Beside him, wearing glasses Is President-elect Suleiman Franjieh who was unable to deliver his victory speech because of the scuffle. Fighting broke outAP - 86 words
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298 1970-08-20 10 SAIGON ACCUSED OF BID TO TURN LAOS INTO ANOTHER CAMBODIA SAIGON, Wed.— Pathet Lao leader Prince Souphanouvong today accused South Vietnam of trying to turn Laos into "another Cambodia." In a message to Laotian neutralist Prime Minister Prince Souvana Phouma broadcast over Vietcong Radio, the Pathet Lao leader charged that298 words
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64 1970-08-20 10 WASHINGTON, Wed. Black militant Angela Davit, avowed Communist and former instructor at the University of California, Los Angeles, ban been named to the FBl's list of Ten Most Wanted Fugitives. She is accused of having bought guns used In the attempt on64 words
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228 1970-08-20 10 NEW BID TO GET CHINA INTO UNITED NATIONS UNITED NATIONS, Wed. A new bid was made here to have China admitted to the UN. Fourteen Communist or nonaligned countries, m a letter to Secretary-General v Thant, requested that the assembly's agenda include an item 'titled "Restoration of the Lawful RightsAP - 228 words
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Article62 1970-08-20 10 GENOA, Wed. Eighty merchant ships, sailing m from the Black Sea, Turkey and the Middle East, have been stopped outside the harbour and not permitted to dock until all the crew have been checked by a sanitary commission. A communique said that no trace ofAP - 62 words
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Miscellaneous122 1970-08-20 10 EQ3^^^^^9j2Q33HJ||H^^Hii^^^H^^^^HJ^^^^Hi SSI PUNCH V^xW^^ytf— eunn«w«)Tiuc»Ai«imian "Stock up! Hey say drinkiig water abroad's ■■safe." c IMK KWWWTO TtLXCI AM iYNMCATC PUNCH "I've a qaestioa. General. What time oa Taesday, Jim are we dae to pall oat of Cambodia?" f 1 < =^k. ll' lr Q'ocoo v "Hello, Dr. Spock, say, I122 words
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292 1970-08-20 11 ADDIS ABABA, Wed. Ethiopia today called on the international community to compel South Africa to quit South-West Africa. Opening a three-day meeting of the 11-nation African Liberation Committee of the Organisation of African Unity Unity (OAU), Ethiopian ForeignAP - 292 words
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Article50 1970-08-20 11 NEW DELHI, Wed. Two armed Naxalite revolutionary leaders, both with prices on their heads, were shot by Punjab police and police promised a new drive against Naxalites m the province. Twelve of the Maoist Naxalite leaders have been killed m the Punjab since March 1 AFPAFP - 50 words
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Article50 1970-08-20 11 TOKYO. Wed. A Thai Army officer died at a Turkish bath home here on Monday night. Lt. Chumphol Unaha Chakr was reported to have collapsed while taking a cold bath after a steam bath and he was believed to have died 01 a heart attack.50 words
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Article36 1970-08-20 11 TAIPEH, Wed. Taiwan Vice-President and Prime Minister CX. Yen today urged young people m Asia to struggle hard to establish a peaceful and prosperous Asia with their enthusiasm, energy and sense of justice.36 words
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Article, Illustration193 1970-08-20 11 KIDNAP GANG FIX NEW DEATH DATE PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil, Wed. A lew note allegedly from the guerilla kidnappers of two foreigners working m Uruguay was found here yesterday. It made new threats on the life of the kidnapped Brazilian consul Aloysit Mares Dias Gomide. The note said the abductors of193 words
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Article77 1970-08-20 11 LONDON, Wed. -A wave of measles is sweeping England, the Ministry of Health announced today— and more than 10,000 cases of the disease are being reported every week. A ministry announcement urged the mass vaccination of children to prevent the epidemic from growing. The Ministry said77 words
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Article84 1970-08-20 11 NEW YORK, Wed. Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor was held up at gunpoint early today m her Waldorf -Towers suite and robbed of more than half a million dollars m jewels. "I am very upset, she told police. "I was afraid they would kill us.AP - 84 words
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Article54 1970-08-20 11 WASHINGTON, Wed. The Senate overrode President Nixon's veto of a $4.4 billion government aid to the Education Bill. The measure now becomes law despite Mr. Nixon's objections that it exceeds his budget requests for the current year by $453 million. The House had voted to reject54 words
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Article, Illustration515 1970-08-20 11 ABOARD USS HARTLEY Wed. The obsolete liberty ship Lebaron Russell Briggs and its controversial load of deadly nerve gas sank m 16,000 feet of water yesterday m a munitions graveyard 283 miles east of the Florida coast. The aging hulk was sunk deliberately to disposeAP - 515 words
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220 1970-08-20 11 BOGOTA, Wed. New developments m the Bobby Moore case make it seem possible that the England football captain was the victim of a plot when he was accused of stealing a US$l,2OO gold and emerald bracelet here. The chief prosecution witness, Alvaro Suarez,AFP - 220 words
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134 1970-08-20 11 BAN GAS WAR' PACT SENT TO SENATE WASHINGTON, Wed. President Nixon submitted today to the Senate for ratification a 45-year-old treaty outlawing gas warfare, contending it would not prohibit use of defoliants or teargas. Senator George Aiken of Vermont, senior Republican of the foreign relations committee, predicted clear sailing forAP - 134 words
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Advertisement113 1970-08-20 11 ire's mirror keep it clear Fast living puts endless strain V~ on the eyes, resulting m sore, I tired and strained eyes. soc Mi j Regular care with Murine will ensure that your eyes mSujv«hw are clean, refreshed and •EYES I W* 1 healthy because Murine is a I balanced113 words
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Miscellaneous16 1970-08-20 11 BEETLE BAILEY By Mort Walker OET >. w«V 6 r I/V Th^ FIRST OBSTACLE ffl ~fl T16 words
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115 1970-08-20 12 SYDNEY, Wed. Sydney Stock Exchange said it will install a new research facility for subscribers, to be known as the Statex Service. A computerised investment service, it will provide a wide range of financial statistics covering balance sheet date, capital and dividend histories115 words
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Article132 1970-08-20 12 Hongkong container berths HONGKONG, Wed. Modern berths are to be built by three companies at Kwai Chung, the site earmarked for Hongkong's container terminal. The companies are Modern Terminals, Kowloon Container Warehouse and Sealand Orient. Award of tenders for them to construct the berths was announced by Government on Tuesday.AFP - 132 words
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Article364 1970-08-20 12 Steady conditions ruled m the market yesterday m continuation of Tuesday's recovery, helped m part by buying interest m cameras and Pharmaceuticals. The uptrend was also encouraged by the advance m the overnight New York market. Selective demand later spread over a broad front to include housing364 words
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Article597 1970-08-20 12 Share prices moved ahead over a broad front on the Sydney Stock Exchange yesterday m a burst of postbudget enthusiasm. Mining shares staged the biggest advance although industrials recorded some impressive gains despite the higher company tax. Oils were narrowly mixed m quiet trading. BHP set the597 words
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Article503 1970-08-20 12 SARASOTA, Florida, Wed. A Sarasota research scientist announced yesterday the signing of a multi-million dollar contract for mass production of a pollutionfree engine m Datsun automobiles starting with 1973 models. Wallace L. Minto said the engine, powered by gas now used as a cooling agent m refrigerators andAP - 503 words
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Article271 1970-08-20 12 SINGAPORE— MALAYSIA The Association of Banks m Malaysia- Singapore fixed these merchant rates yesterday. Local dollars per unit of foreign currency. HONGKONG (Rates in Hongkong dollars, for Aug. 19). On New York TT 6.***** On New York DD 6.0875 Gold (99% fineness, per tael) 274.625 Note Rates:271 words
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Article220 1970-08-20 12 Prices continued to advance m very active dealings yesterday as buyers sought out current favourites. These included Lap Heng,Cosmopolitan Properties and Cottons. Lap Heng rose to $3,825 before closing at $3,775, while Cosmopolitan moved ahead to $5.40. Elsewhere, Wharves, Development and Miramar showed modest gains, Hutchisons, Banks220 words
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Advertisement89 1970-08-20 12 COMPANY DIRECTOR requires executive bungalow. Districts 10, 11. 21 preferred. Please reply Box 1010 Singapore Herald. Spore. WANTED PRIVATE TUTOR for Book-keeping Advanced Stage, preferably during nights or weekends. For details please write to The Advertiser. HlOO7 Singapore Herald, Spore. DANCING-BALLROOM-LATIN American. Individual lesson tor social or higher grades by89 words
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Advertisement223 1970-08-20 12 DIPLOMAS. CERTIFICATES, testimonials. Bring these to Motion Smith, 13, Battery Road and have permanent copies made while you wait. HERTZ RATES REDUCED 10%. Special mid-week tariff reduction applies Tuesdays and Wednesdays only on all Hertz self-drive Cars, Chauffeur Driven Chevrolets. Singapore only. Phone *****1, *****. CALL AT MGS for upright223 words
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Miscellaneous100 1970-08-20 12 SUPS IN PORT THE PORT OF SINGAPORE AUTHORITY HAS MADE THESE BERTHING ARRANGEMENTS FOR AUGUST 20. IN: Telemachus 1/2 (after Manusan Maru), Auby 20 east (after Petaling), Ever Constant 22, Bavaria 31/32 (after Straat Cumberland), Orestes 35/36 (after Bavaria hauls), Benmhor 46 (after Hoegh Pilot). OUT: Autolycus 6/7, Cardiganshire 8/9,100 words
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Miscellaneous95 1970-08-20 12 Philomila, Tandjung Raya, Glory, Ingram, Barentsz Zee, Eastern Worker, Horng Dar, Mytischi, Rochrord, Takari V, Cambridge Trader, Captain Pantalis. Hai Fei, Kunak, Michael 8., Saidor. Tong Sing, Permina 104. WESTERN ROADS: Cyrene, Mary Else Tholstrup, Hemisinos. Membau, Kairyu Maru, Korenia. INNER ROADS: Prima King. Cherry Molek, Hoe Onn, Karya Yutama,95 words
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147 1970-08-20 13 HUME INDUSTRIES (M) BERHAD announced a profit increase of 267.5 per cent m the year ended June. The company recorded a net pre-tax profit of $1,623,320 compared to $441,754 m the previous year. Total gross sales rose by 51 per cent despite "continued147 words
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Article54 1970-08-20 13 The DEVELOPMENT BANE OP BIN6APOEE reported a net profit before tax of $3,991,234 for the first six months of this year. This compares with $2,996,072 for the corresponding period m 196*. After providing $1.5 million for tax and adding an unappropriated profit of $612,391 from last year, the set profit54 words
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Article21 1970-08-20 13 INDIA-MALAYSIA TEXTILE will be officially listed m the Stock Exchange today and the counter will be restricted to ready dealings only.21 words
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Article123 1970-08-20 13 MORE TIN DEMAND THAN SUPPLY LONDON, Wei". World tla coasamptioa coatlaaes to move ahead •f prodactloa, accordlag to the latest statistics pabilshed by the lateraatloaal Tla Coaacil. For the third coasecative moatß April ■towed a backlog la the prodactfoa- of primary tia metai compared with coasnmptioa totalllag 15,2* metric toas,AFP - 123 words
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Article1510 1970-08-20 13 STOCK EXCHANGE OF MALAYSIA AND SINGAPORE ALL sections of the Stock Exchange experienced strong bearish tendencies yesterday and prices eased on a broad front. Heavy profit-waking swelled the day's total turnover to 3.6 million units of which the industrial section contributed more than three million. improved counters1,510 words
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Article79 1970-08-20 13 (Managers' prices for Aug. 20) B. S. ASIA UNIT TRUSTS MaL Invt. Fund 1.16 1.20 MaL Piopeti Fund 1.00 1.06 CHARTERED UNIT TRUSTS Singapore Growth Fund 1.03 1.08 SINGAPORE UNIT TRUSTS Second Singapore 1.77 Third Singapore 1.17 B. S. The Commerce Ind. Fund .96 1.01 The Saving Fund79 words
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Article256 1970-08-20 13 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY enjoyed substantially increased business m the first six months of this year. Gross assured sums amounted to $55.23 million compared to $44.85 million for the first half of last year an increase of 23.4 per cent. INCOME PremiumAFP - 256 words
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Article, Illustration128 1970-08-20 13 PEOPLE in business MB ABDUL RAHMAN AHMAD DAUD has been appointed account executive of Godwin Coombs, Kuala Lumpur. Mr Abdul Rahman worked for S. H. Benson and McCann-Erickson, both of Malaysia, before joining Godwin. He has had five years experience m the advertising Industry and handled several accounts, including Esso,128 words
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Article358 1970-08-20 13 RUBBER il% ctmts a Ib. (np a half ceit). Pair two-way trading for RSS 1 Sept and Oct/Dec. 1970 took place during yesterday morning. Sept. started at 51% cents traded and then was actively traded down to 50% cents. Oct./ Dec. 1970 passed on switches against Sept. at358 words
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Article46 1970-08-20 13 C ommodity followed by value with rate of duty m brackets for Aug. 20 to 26. RUBBER 51 cents a lb. (2 cents, total 7% cents). COPRA 5502 a ton (550.20). PALM OIL 725.25 a ton (554.*****). PALM KERNELS $402.75 a ton ($40,275).46 words
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Article60 1970-08-20 13 (Yesterday's official buyer/seller prices, m pence per Ib). Tone: Steady; ClF's Sept 18-1/16 18-1/4, Oct. 18-1/4 18-7/16; Spot 18-6/8 19; Settlements Sept 18-7/8 19-1/8, Oct. 18-1/8 18-1/2, Nov. and Oct/Dec both 19-1/2 19-3/4, Jan/March 19-7/8 20, April/June 20-3/8 20-9/16. July/Sept 20-1/2 20-11/16, Oct/Dec. 20-9/16 20-3/4. Jan/March 20-5/8 20-7/8,60 words
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Article59 1970-08-20 13 TIN: $M* a picnl (down The relative high level of the Straits tin price attracted sellers yesterday and the price eased by $10 a picul to $666. The tonnage was estimated up 15 tons to 310 tons and main buyers at lower levels were the United States and59 words
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Article28 1970-08-20 13 (Closing buyer/seller prices for Aug. 19, m sterling per metric ton). Tone Bailey steady; Spot 1513 1515, 3-month 1612 1513; Settlement 1518; Total turnover 535 tons.28 words
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Article161 1970-08-20 13 (Yesterday's 1.30 p.m. prices, hi sterling per long ton, unless otherwise stated). COPRA (U.S. dollars per long ton): Philippine Sept. 203 to 200 paid; Philippine/Indonesian Aug. 199, Sept. 201, Oct. 202, Nov. 204, all resellers, Dec. 209 paid. COCONUT OIL: Straits Unq.; Malayan Aug/Sept 145 resellers; Philippines (U.S.161 words
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Article45 1970-08-20 13 (Yesterday's closing prices, m U.S. dollars per ounce). Singapore (1) 37.15, (2) 139.50; Hongkong 37.46; Beirut 36.50; London 36.25; Zurich 35.208. &5.305; Paris 35.70. Note: (1) Export price to non-sterling areas m U.S. dollars. (2) Local dealers' price m Singapore dollars per tael.45 words
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Article396 1970-08-20 13 Stocks continued to raUy after 75 minutes of trading yesterday. The Dow Jones industrials added more than 405 points, while advancing issues held a-five-to-two lead over those on the downside. Volume mas nearly three million shares. One broker said it's "a trading rally and it probably396 words
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Article26 1970-08-20 13 NEW YORK, Tues. (Changes m brackets) Industrials 716.66 (+7.60): Transportation 127.92 (+0.67); Utilities 104.10 (+0.57); Composite Stocks 225.40 (+1.91); Bonds 64.85 (-0.07).26 words
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Article582 1970-08-20 13 The market was firm yesterday but off the top. Gains m line with the overuight uptrend on Wall Street were clipped m the absence of favourable news to stimulate the rally. Gains were small m very quiet trading and towards the close the Financial Times index was582 words
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Article21 1970-08-20 13 LONDON, Tues. (Changes m brackets): Industrials 336.7 (+5.7); Tins 59.33 (+0.06); Rubbers 137.67 (+1.02); Oils 261.25 (+5.09).21 words
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Article156 1970-08-20 13 AMSTERDAM Most internationals were firmer yesterday. Royal Dutch was again higher on Wall Street. Hoogovens and Unilever were also firmer. Philips was up slightly m front of its secondquarter statement. Local industrials were mixed. PARIS All sectors were well maintained m light trading yesterday. Pinay lost a little156 words
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Article, Illustration326 1970-08-20 14 MANILA, Wed. The manager of world flyweight champion Chartchai Chinoi said today he had completed negotiations here for the Oct. it title defence by Chionoi against the Philippines' Erbito Salavarria, the Oriental title holder. The manager, Prayote Pisalbutr, said the contract signed here* on326 words
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Article, Illustration299 1970-08-20 14 Aussies chalk up second win over Singapore WEST Australia chalked up their second victory over Singapore m the Rothmans sponsored international boxing match at the Badminton Stadium last night. Highlight of the evening was the light wetter-weight contest m which Fred Holt (West Australia) narrowly clinched a points decision over299 words
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292 1970-08-20 14 INDIA taught Singapore a soccer lesson when they thrashed the national team 8-3 m a friendly at Jalan Besar stadium tonight. The Indians, who finished third m the Merdeka tournament, displayed some superb teamwork and fitness to make Singapore realise that soccer292 words
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Article102 1970-08-20 14 Rebound gives Under-23 3-2 win Singapore Under-23 beat Singapore Business Houses Football League side 3-2 m the curtain raiser match. Business Houses opened the scoring m the eight minute through inside-left Andy Yeo. The v nder-23 boys equalised with a 43rd minute goal through Lim Kok Liang via a penalty.102 words
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197 1970-08-20 14 Following are the order of running and sratchings for the pro-am meeting at Bukit Timah on Sunday: Race 1 2.15 pm: MARA cl. 5 2f Scurry catchweights: Scratching: Senai. Race 2 2.45 pm: The Ladies race 5-%f (Handicap of MARA classes 2 3 within weight197 words
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261 1970-08-20 14 Cowan Street did an impressive workout at Bukit Timah yesterday m preparation for the pro-am meeting on Sunday. He went attractively over 3f m 39 2/5 on a good track. Wingate, engaged m the hurdle event, strode out fluently over 3f m 39 1/5. He261 words
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Article1033 1970-08-20 14 PENANG, Wed. A total of 257 horses for Class 2, 4 and 6 has been entered for the Penang Turf Club autumn meeting on Aug. 29, 30 and Sept. 5 and 6. CLASS 2 (6f or 7; 6f or B%f). Air Marshal, 7f 6, Altar1,033 words
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229 1970-08-20 15 Seventies will herald a brighter sports era: Wok SPORTS Minister Inche Othman Wok is optimistic that the seventies will herald a brighter era for sports m the Republic. Elaborating on it Inche Wok said: It is going to be an exciting decade for sports. Nothing can hinder our progress. "As229 words
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182 1970-08-20 15 NEW YORK, Wed. A judge left the door open yesterday for a possible trial to decide if Cassius Clay has the right to fight m New York state. Judge Marvin E. Frankel listened to Clay's lawyers, who argued that scores of182 words
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Article96 1970-08-20 15 SOUTHAMPTON, New York, Wed. Haroon Rahim, the newly crowned U.S. amateur grass court tennis champion, should be one of the leading players m the world within two years. That was the comment of Frank X. Shields, a top American player himself several decades ago, after watching Rahim beat John Gardner96 words
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163 1970-08-20 15 CULTURE Minister Jek Yuen Thong said there must be a constant exchange of sportsmen to strengthen ties and friendship m the region as this "will help create a more prosperous, stable and peaceful South-East Asia." Mr. Jek made this point at a163 words
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Article163 1970-08-20 15 NEW YORK, Wed. India took a 2-1 lead over Canada m the Stevens Cup international senior team tennis competition yesterday when Jummy Mehta of Bombay and Sumant Misra of New Delhi won the doubles match from Jean Marois and Jacques Giguerre, both Quebec, 6-4,AP - 163 words
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237 1970-08-20 15 SEREMBAN, Wed. A sparkling unbeaten 72 and 12 not out by Arputham Christie of Malacca was the highlight of the exciting final day of the two-day drawn match between the Emu Club of New South Wales and the Yang Di-Per-tuan Besar of Negri Sembilan's invitation XI237 words
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Article, Illustration152 1970-08-20 15 TAIPEH, Wed. Chi Cheng, the world famed woman sprinter from Taiwan, has withdrawn from a series of Track and Field meets m Japan next month because of a leg injury, a spokesman of the Taiwan track and field Committee announced today. The spokesmanAP - 152 words
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68 1970-08-20 15 BANGKOK, Wed. Japan's team for the Sixth Asian Games m Bangkok this December will be the biggest among participating countries except host Thailand, Thai officials said. Officials said Japan had informed Thailand it would send 212 athletes and 52 officials to the GamesAP - 68 words
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Article77 1970-08-20 15 TORONTO, Wed. Rod Layer of Australia spoiled Roger Taylor's bid for a comeback yesterday by breaking the Englishman's serve twice m the final set to beat him 6-0, 4-6, 6-3 and win the men's signles at the Canadian Open tennis tournament. The victory was worth $3,600 to Layer. Taylor picked77 words
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153 1970-08-20 15 Neufville free to represent Jamaica LONDON, Wed. If Marilyn Neufville, Commonwealth Games 400 metres gold medallist and world record holder, wants to run for Jamaica m the 1972 Olympic Games, Britain will not stand m her way. Miss Neufville the 17-year-old Plumstead schoolgirl who has run for Britain but optedAFP - 153 words
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Article118 1970-08-20 15 TOKYO, Mon World Boxing Association junior Uf lit- weight champion Hiroshi Kobayashi of Japan appeared ready to fight any time today as he sparred four rounds m a public workout prior to his encounter with Panama's Antonio Amaya m a title match next Sunday. Unlike118 words
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Miscellaneous39 1970-08-20 15 DAVY JONES By Sam Left V DAVY WHY ARE YOU X HE'S NOT GOING TO A IK" &UT IF HE REAUY T H^W CAN YOU KNOW .X WE CAN FOLLOW f LETTING J*. CROSBY JJeT^ FAR/kELLyJ L^W^H^S HEADING^ HIMNOW^rLL39 words
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Article386 1970-08-20 16 Firms' birth control plans SIX firms are taking part m the Family Planning and Population Board's month-long publicity campaign. All six are encouraging their employees to attend the lectures and demonstrations scheduled on their premises over the next four weeks. Management will turn up to set a good example, and386 words
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Article482 1970-08-20 16 WE MUST BE INTERNATIONAL, SAYS DR. TAN. AN MP has warned of the tendency of Singaporeans to become insular m their outlook. Dr. Augustine Tan Hui-Heng, the member for Whampoa said every new nation experienced this m the first flush of independence. Dr. Tan482 words
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90 1970-08-20 16 A TAXI DRIVER who punched a police constable -and tore his uniform was fined $300 yesterday by Seventh Magistrate Tan Teow Yeow. Ng Beng Chee, 35, of Prince Philip Avenue, used criminal force on PC Alan Thomas Elliot m an attempt to escape90 words
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Article49 1970-08-20 16 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed.— Deputy Prime Minister Tun Abdul Razak, who will leave for Lusaka early next month to attend the conference of nonaligned nations, will be back m time for the swearing-in of the Sultan of Kedah as the new Yang di-Pertuan Agong on Sept. 21. ODD49 words
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Article31 1970-08-20 16 KATMANDU, Wed. India and Nepal has ended 18 years of military co-operation with the closing down of the Indian liaison group at the request of the Nepal Government.31 words
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194 1970-08-20 16 President Tito, Mrs. Indira Gandhi and President Nasser will be among at least 20 heads of State who will represent their countries at the nonaligned summit to be held m Lusaka next month. So far, 46 countries have accepted invitakras to attend theAFP - 194 words
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Article146 1970-08-20 16 A FIVE-YEAR-OLD girl, Jamilal Hussein, was drowned m the sea off Changi yesterday. She was found unconscious near the water's edge by her father, who tried m vain to revive her. Minutes earlier, Jamilal had been seen playing on the beach with her six146 words
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Article, Illustration262 1970-08-20 16 Watch retailers attend five-day marketing course THIRTY watch retailers are attending a five-day marketing course at the Swiss Watch Technical Centre m Singapore. This was announced yesterday by Mr. Pierre Bellmann, director of the Swiss Watch Industry International Centre m Lausanne, who is conducting the course. Mr. Bellmann said: "Basically,262 words
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272 1970-08-20 16 THAILAND staged a dramatic walkout m the men's match against the Philippines m the eight-nation Pesta Sukan invitation basketball championships at the Gay World Stadium last night. The Chin Ying team, representing Thailand, left the court after only eight minutes of play.272 words
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Article89 1970-08-20 16 MAHENDRA Bahadur Rai established a new record m the senior division 3,000 metres of Singapore Achilles Club at Farrer Park yesterday. Rai, a Gurkha policeman who won two gold medals (5,000 m and l0 t 000m) m the recent Singapore 'open' championships, returned a new time of 889 words
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Advertisement122 1970-08-20 16 Deep down It's good EH TIMEX Whether you 're going skin-diving, H swimming m fact, B-\ anytime you need a really /■*S H waterproof watch. I W^\ TIMEX is the answer. /J^n«S%tt AU TIMEX etches LfIV^SH H^9nK>V^ are reasonably fRfBjMRajL Meed and built lIEK IHr Sm^ ele Sont, but acep122 words
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