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Title Section18 1971-03-01 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Monday evening, March 1, 1971 No. 36 ,V Price 15 cents 1 NEW NATION M18 words
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Article551 1971-03-01 1 Birth control has come to stay... people must be educated in its use... the Pill is the safest and most effective way of practising it. These were just three of the replies today to a letter on the subject by Dr. Gwee Ah Leng, who551 words
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Article59 1971-03-01 1 LATE NEWS Manila, Monday. Mr. Henry Ford n, chairman of the Ford Motor Company of the United States, has arrived here for business meetings with officials of Ford Philippines. Mr. Ford, who arrived yesterday from Bangkok with his wife and seven other Ford officials, is currently59 words
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Article, Illustration90 1971-03-01 1 A motor cyclist was injured, when his motor cycle and a car collided at the intersection of Orchard and Scotts Roads this morning. The injured man, whose name has not been released by police, lay unconscious in the middle of the road while police directed heavy90 words
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Article378 1971-03-01 1 Mrs. Gandhi should hold her seat Reuter New Delhi, Monday The Prime Minister, Mrs. Indira Gandhi seems certain to win a big majority of the votes cast in her own electorate when voting begins in the Indian general election today. But whether she can convert herReuter - 378 words
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Article28 1971-03-01 1 Rome, Monday—A Bologna punter has won a record 441,396,700 lire (£294.264 sterling) on the football pools but no-one can find him to hand over the money.28 words
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Article132 1971-03-01 1 Bakers found not conforming to the new standard prices for all bread sold in the Republic may face action from the Singapore Bakery and Confectionery Trade Association. &*credecided on specific action to be taken against any baker who lowers his prices. But we have agreed132 words
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Article85 1971-03-01 1 Quiet conditions prevailed on the Stock Exchange this morning. Among the lower priced issues Starlite Ceramics featured actively. The share was transacted between 51 and 55£ cents on a turnover of 80,000 units. Leading Investment stocks were steady, with Sime Darby done at $3.80. Properties were steady85 words
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140 1971-03-01 1 Today is national service D-day for 155 firstyear university students. They will have their first taste of tough military training which will take up nine weeks of their long vacation, said a spokesman from the Ministry of Defence. "Students to be enlisted are140 words
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Article143 1971-03-01 1 The Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau is unlikely to get a new director for some time, contrary to speculation in the police force. It is understood that the director, Mr. Yoong Slew Wah, will be staying on to "tidy up" some malpractices in the143 words
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Article247 1971-03-01 1 East Germany's Foreign Minister, Dr. Otto Wlnzer, will arrive In Singapore from Cairo today for a five-day visit Dr. Wlfltor Is expected to discuss with "Wsreign Minister Mr. 8. Rajanrtnam the question of resumption of talks between But Germany and Singapore on a bilateral trade agreement247 words
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Article45 1971-03-01 1 New York, Monday President and Mrs. Nixon are expected to announce the engagement of their daughter, Tricia to a Harvard law student, Mr. Eldward Finch Cox, at a White House gathering on March 16. The wedding date will probably be around June 12.45 words
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Article42 1971-03-01 1 Moscow, Monday. —'Prices of some Soviet consumer goods were cut today. The cuts were mainly on durable goods—some TV sets were reduced by an average of 19 to 30 per cent and washing machines 16 per cent.42 words
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Article30 1971-03-01 1 Bangkok, Monday—Soviet and Thai officials have reached agreement on the first commercial air services between the Russia and Thailand, according to the Thai Under-Secretary of Communications, Dr.Slrllak Chandrangsu.30 words
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Article11 1971-03-01 1 Police reported 57 accidents yesterday. Only one was serious.11 words
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Article60 1971-03-01 1 Belfast, Monday A British soldier was burned to death In Londonderry and a rioter shot in the stomach by troops here early today. The soldier the third to die in Northern Ireland violence in less than a month was in a vehicle which exploded into flames when a60 words
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Advertisement15 1971-03-01 1 Get and go with i\ i the fruit flavour drink! J.N. NICHOLS* (VJMTO) LTD., ENGLAND.15 words
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Article, Illustration154 1971-03-01 2 Lovers' lane couples to the rescue Coconuts by the score littered Tanah Merah Besar last night when a "baby" Austin and a Ford Escort collided on a dimly-lit stretch of road. They were packed m the boot and rear seat of the Austin, the154 words
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284 1971-03-01 2 Heavy bookings are expected on the first jumbo flight leaving Singapore on April 27. Pan American Airways, the first airline that will fly the Boeing 747 to Singapore, has already received numerous enquires from intending passengers and is making preparations to usher in the jumbo284 words
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Article416 1971-03-01 2 Teachers told to teach values not in syllabus Teachers were urged today to be not only instructors of utilitarian subjects like science and. technology but to teach humanistic values as well. Mr. LP. Rodrigo, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Home Affairs, said that education of416 words
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Article62 1971-03-01 2 Bangkok, Monday. Thousands of revelers jammed Bangkok's glittering Patpong Road yesterday to celebrate the annual Red Cross mardi gras festival. Bars and nightclubs set up counters in the street, which was closed to vehicular traffic, to serve beer and cocktails. The celebrates were entertained with bands, dragon62 words
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Article166 1971-03-01 2 The proposed Singapore Canoe Federation will promote canoeing as a national sport. Mr. Law Teng Chuan, a member of the pro-tem committee said this morning: "Many organisations such as the Chinese YMCA, the PUB, the Outward Bound School Alumni, the Vigilante Corps, and the SAF have166 words
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Article52 1971-03-01 2 Penang, Monday. Penang Umno Division will revive its annual Pesta (fun fair) which was suspended during the past two years after the May 1969 disturbances. The pesta this year will be held at Lorong Kulit from May 28 to June 6, in conjunction with Umno's silver52 words
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Article22 1971-03-01 2 The British Information Services will give free lunchtime film shows every Tuesday at its premises in Clifford House, Collyer Quay.22 words
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180 1971-03-01 2 The Singapore Immigration Department *s studying a request for help from its counterpart in Malaysia, to simplify the flow of traffic at the Causeway. Details of precisely what aid will be given have still to be worked out but sources indicate that Singapore will180 words
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Article62 1971-03-01 2 Keppel Shipyard plans to build another drydock its seventh and biggest —to cope with the increasing ship repair business in Singapore. Mr. Neville Watson, the shipyard's managing director, said this when a party of visiting Soviet shipping officials toured the shipyard. It is understood that the62 words
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Article278 1971-03-01 2 Very few commuters from the Katong, Mountbatten, Geylang and Changi Areas bothered to use the new fast bus shuttle service between Kallang Park and the city this morning. A New Nation reporter and cameraman found only a handful of people boarding the buses from278 words
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Article47 1971-03-01 2 The Director of the Economic Development Board, Mr. P.Y. Hwang, has been elected president of the EDB Recreation Club. Other officials elected at the club's annual meeting are Mr. Kwok Hoe Lim (vice-president). Mr. Gurmukh Singh (secretary) and Mr. Danny Sasi Pillal (asistant secretary).47 words
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Article32 1971-03-01 2 Famous German violinist, Denes Zaigmondy, will give a concert on March 16 at the Victoria Theatre at 8.45 p.m. Tickets are available at Donald Moore Galleries, Liat Towers.32 words
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Article31 1971-03-01 2 Rome, Monday. Italian motorists had free drives on the country's vast network of toll motorways yesterday as fare collecting staff began the first of a series of staggered strikes.31 words
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Article, Illustration67 1971-03-01 2 Mr. Anthony Toh Choong Tuck, 24, and Miss Susanna Ho Lye Hinr, were married at the r.i Bernadette onSaturday. Mr. Toh, a co-ordinator at the Imperial Hotel, is the son of I£ iS* s™* W* n S- Th* bride a staff nurse at the67 words
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Miscellaneous93 1971-03-01 2 Weather I Temperatures In world capitals yesterday: Manila 91-69 Bangkok 90-95 Jakarta 88-85 Hong Kong 64-59 Tokyo 53-45 Paris 41-34 Moscow -10 and -14 New York 50-39 Sydney 78-62 Melbourne 92-68 Perth 80-65 Singapore Singapore's weather forecast from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Fair. The weather for the 24 hours93 words
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437 1971-03-01 3 The ban on all forms of advertisements relating to smoking, which have been providing an annual revenue of about $3.6 million to mass media, came into force today. All cigarette advertising mi radio and TV ended on December 31. The total revenue437 words
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Article96 1971-03-01 3 Uninterrupted music for 48 hours will be the newest entertainment for music lovers soon. A new cassette changer which can stack 23 cassettes for 48 hours of continuous music will be marketed here this year. It was announced by Mr. Fritz Laeng Jr., director of96 words
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Article, Illustration153 1971-03-01 3 It's great fun, says the first-timer Taking the heat off from the two-day semi- nar on air-conditioning organised by the lAC group of companies is Mr. Cheng Theng Ban. And being a first timer on an ice-skating rink can be such fun for this153 words
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Article328 1971-03-01 3 Industrial growth improves situation Unemployment in Singapore is gradually easing off with the rapid expansion of industry. For the first time the jobless figure, as recorded by the Labour Ministry, dropped below 50,000 in January. The number of people registered by the Ministry's employment exchange at328 words
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Article223 1971-03-01 3 Singapore will hold its first $1 million Boat Exposition from April 16 to 20 at the Jurong Pier car park. More than 15 local firms are expected to participate In the show. On display will be marine engines, generators, supplies and accessory equipment. The223 words
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Article292 1971-03-01 3 Awards for 65 trainees The containerisation era will not result in a shortage of jobs for local seamen. Captain R. L. Rikhye said this today after he presented certificates td 65 trainees aboard the training ship Singapore on their completion of a three-month course in292 words
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Article198 1971-03-01 3 After years of waiting, University of Singapore students will at last have rain-shelters built in the campus grounds. The rain-shelters will link the students' union house to the various lecture theatres. The estimated cost of the rain-shelters is $14,000 and this will be shared by198 words
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380 1971-03-01 3 A march past by 800 students to the stirring beat of five school bands saw the colourful start of the 85th Founder's Day celebrations at the AngloChinese School tpday. The Minister of tot Finance, Mr. "Rang Set Chim, guest of honour ai the380 words
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Article103 1971-03-01 3 The Seletar, Golf Club and be handed over tb the'Sihgapore government' today by the British Services. The Minister for Social Affairs and chairman of the National Sports Promotion Board, Inche Ottoman Wok will be present at the handing over ceremony at Reletar this afternoon.103 words
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274 1971-03-01 3 Although the industrial accident rate in Singapore continued to remain high in January, the number of workers killed djppped to only five. Compared to the average of 12 deaths a month during the past 12 months, the figure Is extremely low. Last January a274 words
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Article38 1971-03-01 3 Assistant Superintendent of Police Chan Onn Yan returned here last week after attending a conference on anti-hijacking measures in New York. The conference lasted only a few days, a police spokesman said today.38 words
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Miscellaneous101 1971-03-01 3 At the cinema Odeon: Lost Command—--1.30, 4, 6.30, 9.30 p.m. Orchard: Tora! Tora! Tora 1—2.30, 5.45, 9 p.m. Cathay: Brief Season—--1.30, 4, 6.30, 9.30 p.m. Odeon Katong: Professional Bride (Mandarin)— 1, 3.15, 7, 9.15 p.m. Lido: Krakatoa East of •Java 1.30, 4.15, 6.45, 9.30 p.m. Capitol: There Was A Crooked101 words
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THE WORLD
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251 1971-03-01 4 Reuter Lahore, Monday Mr. Zulfikar All Bhutto, leader of the leftwing People's Party, threatened yesterday to plunge West Pakistan into a massive strike unless next Wednesday's opening of the new 300member Constituent Assembly in Dacca is postponed^ Mr. Bhutto swept WestReuter - 251 words
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223 1971-03-01 4 Reuter Moscow, Monday A senior envoy from Pope Paul yesterday forecast the beginning of a thaw in the hitherto hostile relations between the Vatican and the Kremlin Archbishop Agostine Casaroli, the Holy See's "Foreign Minister," and the first Vatican diplomat to pay an officialReuter - 223 words
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300 1971-03-01 4 Reuter Rome, Monday Demonstrators turned the medieval central Italian city of L'Aquila into a desolate battlefield last night in three hours of running clashes with police. Violence exploded at nightfall as the demonstrators went on the rampage for the second successive day. TheReuter - 300 words
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Article342 1971-03-01 4 Protests against Hirohito's trip to Hiroshima United Press International Tokyo, MondayEmperor Hirohito and Empress Nagako want to visit Hiroshima's Peace Park in April to pray for the souls of atom bomb victims but both Leftists and Rightists are opposed to their visit The Malnichl Shimbun said theUnited Press International - 342 words
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Article, Illustration333 1971-03-01 4 But Israel claims door open for negotiations New Nation Foreign Service Cairo, Monday Egypt said yesterday that Israel's reply to the Jarring peace proposals had closed the doors on all peaceful attempts at a Middle East settlement. At the same time, Israel's Foreign Minister,, Mr. AbbaNew Nation Foreign Service - 333 words
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197 1971-03-01 4 United Press International Manila, Monday The Philippine Defence Under-Secretary yesterday said Filipinos are not inclined to stage a revolution because they do not consider it necessary to obtain reforms. Mr. Jose Crisol, in a television interview, said only a "stupid" or "sleeping" PresidentUnited Press International - 197 words
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Article105 1971-03-01 4 Mel bo u rne, Monday— Plans to form a link between bank officers in Europe, South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand will be the major issue at a conference in Singapore in May. The assistant federal secretary of the 40,000-member Australian Bank Officers' Association,105 words
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205 1971-03-01 4 Reuter Vaduz, Monday The all-male electorate of Liechtenstein yesterday decided in a referendum that their tiny Alpine principality should remain the only country in Europe where women do not have the vote. The'- narrow rejection of female suffarage voting figures were 1,897 against and 1,817Reuter - 205 words
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156 1971-03-01 4 Reuter Tokyo, Monday Japanese and Chinese negotiators in Peking for the renewal of a semi-governmental trade pact have agreed on a draft joint communique, according to Japan's Kyodo news agency. This was taken here as clearing a major hurdle in renewing the annualReuter - 156 words
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192 1971-03-01 4 United Press International Tokyo, Monday Farmers had another peaceful, but uneasy day yesterday at Narita, the site of a new international airport 26 miles Northeast of Tokyo. Governor Taketo Tomono of Chlba Prefecture yesterday announced his decision to put off forcible seizure of theUnited Press International - 192 words
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Article54 1971-03-01 4 Vienna, Monday. Four holidaymakers died in avalanches In the Austrian Tyrol at the weekend as weather conditions worsened after one of the mildest winters In memory. Hie tourists died within a few miles of each other near the town of Reuthe, of the German border about 4054 words
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Article63 1971-03-01 4 Paris, Monday A tourist plane crashed on to the roof of a fuel depot near Nice yesterday, setting the building ablaze. All available firemen from the southern resort rushed to the scene and quickly had the fire under control, but the bodies of the plane's two63 words
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Article, Illustration64 1971-03-01 4 Mrs. Maria Obote, wife of deposed President Milton Obote, of Uganda, and her three children arrive at Wilson Airport, Nairobi, on their way to rejoin her exiled husband in Dar-es Salaam. Mrs. Obote is carrying En g a n a, three, with Akeka, four,64 words
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185 1971-03-01 4 United Press International Tokyo, Monday The United States has asked for an additional US $5OO million to US $6OO million in compensation for the return of Okinawa to Japan, but the Tokyo Government has decided to reject the demand in principle,United Press International - 185 words
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Article107 1971-03-01 4 Agence France Presse Addis Ababa, Monday The delegation of the Ugandan military regime meets today to consider Uganda's threat to withdraw from the OAU if the delegation is not recognised by the Organl- sation's ministerial conference here, a Ugandan spokesman said yesterday. Last week the delegationAgence France Presse - 107 words
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202 1971-03-01 5 Reuter Stockholm, Monday A wage dispute between the Swedish Government and 47,000 civil servants which has halted much of the nation's activity entered its second month today with little prospect of a favourable reply to mediation proposals. A series of strikes and lockouts has hitReuter - 202 words
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Article207 1971-03-01 5 Reuter Cape Town, Monday Thousands of gallons of crude oil poured into the sea off South Africa's southern beaches yesterday from the 28,339-ton Liberian tanker Wafra believed to be the second vessel sunk in the South Atlantic in the past 24 hours. The WafraReuter - 207 words
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Article, Illustration189 1971-03-01 5 'Most barbaric act since Hitler 9 United Press International Washington, Monday South Dakota Democrat Senator George McGovem has charged that the massive US bombing of Indo-China is the "most barbaric act" since the reign of Hitler. "I think this war.. .the massive bombing of defenseless peasants inUnited Press International - 189 words
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180 1971-03-01 5 Reuter Washington, Monday The Foreign Relations Committee chairman Senator William Fulbright told the nation yesterday that there was a serious chance the Chinese might enter the Indo-China war. He made it clear In a national television programme that he considered theReuter - 180 words
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Article87 1971-03-01 5 Jerusalem, Monday. Members of the Bahai faith in Israel are to be granted the status of a "recognised community" and may set up their own communal courts to rule and record in matters of birth, marriage ana death, the Cabinet decided at its weekly meeting yesterday:87 words
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Article29 1971-03-01 5 New Delhi, Monday Seven labourers were killed and 17 seriously injured when a boiler gas chamber of a sugar mill, in Meerut Northern India, exploded yesterday.29 words
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Article278 1971-03-01 5 Reuter Brussels, Monday Common market ministers are expected to make little headway on the crucial issue or Britain's contribution to the community's budget when they meet later today to discuss joint policy on the major out- standing problems in the eight-month-old entry negotiations. Informed sourcesReuter - 278 words
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Article139 1971-03-01 5 New Nation Foreign Service Saigon, Monday American forces have been moved closer to the Laotian border behind the South Vietnamese operation in Laos. This was confirmed yes- terday by Lieutenant General James Sutherland, commander of US forces in South Vietnam's five northern provinces, as Saigon troopsNew Nation Foreign Service - 139 words
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Article135 1971-03-01 5 United Press International Warsaw, Monday Shopgirls throughout Poland worked overtime at the weekend to mark down food price tags, preparing for business today when the 20 per cent food price increase imposed last December is to be reversed. The Premier, Mr. Piotr Jaroszewicz, announced on FebruaryUnited Press International - 135 words
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105 1971-03-01 5 Reuter Moscow, Monday Twenty-four Soviet Jews demanding the right to migrate to Israel demonstrated for several hours inside a Supreme Soviet (Parliament) building here last week, informed sources said yesterday. The sources 4 said the group refused to leave the building until they receivedReuter - 105 words
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Article323 1971-03-01 6 Jack Spackman - Peking ban makes HK fishermen sell engines By Jack Spackman New Nation Foreign Service Hon; Kong, Monday Fishermen in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia are picking up bargain-price secondhand motors for their boats these days, and all because of the continuing cold war between Peking and Washington. Hong KongNew Nation Foreign Service - 323 words
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Article, Illustration49 1971-03-01 6 Prince Hiro, eldest son of Japan's Crown Prince and Princess, wearing a baseball outfit, hits a ball in the Togu Palace garden. Prince Hiro, who celebrated his 11th birthday on February 23, is a very conscientious student and also very fond of sports.49 words
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Article248 1971-03-01 6 Reuter London, Monday Britain's prolonged mail strike is raising doubts about the future of the postal service in its present form. For almost the first time since Oliver Cromwell introduced a monopoly system for letter deliveries in 1660, authorities are looking hard at new ways of communicatingReuter - 248 words
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572 1971-03-01 6 United Press International Saigon, Monday The Army has tightened control over the ration of beer and spirits to Australian troops at the Nui Dat task force base, according to a high-ranking Australian officer. The Army, the officer said, waa studying theUnited Press International - 572 words
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265 1971-03-01 6 Patrick Massey - By Patrick Massey Reuter London, Monday After some 100,000 miles of successful supersonic flying, the revolutionary Concorde jet is now climbing towards the most crucial phase of its career. Two hurdles face it in the immediate future. One is the campaign by noise abatementReuter - 265 words
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207 1971-03-01 6 Melbourne Herald Hong Kong, Monday Chinese Communist Party representatives here do not attempt to conceal their satisfaction at the decision of one of Japan's major steel makers, Nippon Kokan to break off discussions on a steel deal with the Chinese nationalists in Taiwan. NipponMelbourne Herald - 207 words
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Article241 1971-03-01 6 Reuterr Copenhagen, Monday Danish producers export about 40 million cigarettes a year to > Poland but about half find their way back to the Danish market with the help of speedboat smugglers. Danish customs and police officials allege that the smugglers operate out of Polish portsReuterr - 241 words
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COMMENT
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Article, Illustration2548 1971-03-01 7 Bernardino Ronquillo - Marcos-Lopez feud has emerged as the of the Titans' rrom Bernardino Ronquillo When President Ferdinand Marcos inaugurated the new imposing 14-storey Meralco building on Ortigas Avenue outside Manila to mark also the 66th anniversary of the Manila Electric Company, he said: "The double2,548 words
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348 1971-03-01 8 The South Vietnamese push into the hub of the Ho Chi Minh trail in the South Laotian panhandle has got into serious trouble. The operation has been dogged by bad weather in the 20 days that it has so far lasted. This was an348 words
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Article, Illustration717 1971-03-01 8 ALEX JOSEY - ALEX JOSEY As the blood slowly oozed out of my vein I pondered on the relevance of altruism, socialism and! Singapore. Earlier I had been reading Patrick Cosgrave's review of Professor Titmuss's new book. The Gift Relationship, In the Spectator. Cosgrave described Richard717 words
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Letters
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Article198 1971-03-01 8 DAVID MARSHALL - DAVID MARSHALL You had raised eyebrows and a pained voice on Tuesday, in retailing news about the apathy of our populace in the lack of response to the needs of local charitable organisations, and the grovelling for peanuts thrown by Guthries. Do you really expect in198 words
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Article146 1971-03-01 8 CHIOU CHEE PERN - CHIOU CHEE PERN Ag. Chairman, Board of Film Censors. Singapore. I refer to your editorial headlined "Closing the door on China" published on February 25, 1971. The film "China The Red Sons", brought in by the Singapore Film Society, was passed by the Board without any146 words
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Article162 1971-03-01 8 REX ROBINSON - REX ROBINSON I have heard of sour grapes, but Alex Josey's recent attack on Edgar Snow's "monopoly" of Chinese leaders calls for another word. It was rather pathetic to see him make it an excuse to recall his own gate-crashing into Mao's attention once162 words
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Article61 1971-03-01 8 LOW YEW CHEONG - LOW YEW CHEONG I saw the photograph of the poor maimed monkey. I would like to see the day when some giant beings or monkeys from another planet shooting down we earthlings one by one on the pretext that we are multiplying too fast, and that61 words
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Article, Illustration529 1971-03-01 8 Malcolm Caldwell - -By Malcolm Caldwell One of the most impressive achievements of the Government of Singapore is its record in family planning. Perhaps paradoxically, it is one for which a prudent and sophisticated people should take primary credit. The Republic529 words
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The voice of the Press
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Article162 1971-03-01 8 What the other newspapers are saying: Now that it is reported that the Changi airfield will be returned to the Singapore government at the end of this year, just as the first phase of the Paya Lebar airport expansion work is nearing completion, we must quickly decide162 words
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Article87 1971-03-01 8 Britain has decided to sell Wasp helicopters to South Africa before the Commonwealth's eight-nation study group on Indian Ocean security has completed its work. It would not be an exaggeration to say that the formation of this study group saved the Commonwealth from disruption, at the conclusion of87 words
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Advertisement240 1971-03-01 8 c Haw low can prices ge? Prices are se lew that the bottom dripped eat! sale mice Chaiky Jewellery from Nepal I Kashair 21% ti 51% Disciaat Exatic Indeeesiaa Batiks Leu 21% Kashair Waliit weed list set if 4 pieces Less 21% Decorative Laaps fria India Less 20% lidiai Brass240 words
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Miscellaneous10 1971-03-01 8 Hi v« r t m x> jav #r k~ kbsr"Geronimo"10 words
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Article, Illustration183 1971-03-01 9 TEACHER, politician, Minister of Communication and Works in both Labour Front Governments between 1955-1958, Principal of St. Andrew's, educationist and leading social worker, Mr. Francis Thomas has done as much as any one man and more than most to shape the destiny183 words
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Article1651 1971-03-01 9 FRANCIS THOMAS TELLS HIS STORY... My most terrifying memory—when my dad shut me out I'LL NEVER FORGET PEN ANG... FIRST THE SMELL OF JUNGLE, THEN OF DRYING FISH I was born in Westcote, a small English village on the borders of the Cotswolds, half way between1,651 words
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Advertisement98 1971-03-01 9 IMPORTANT NOTICE EXTREMELY URGENT LIQUIDATION BY PUBLIC AUCTION AT THE VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL EMPRESS PLACE SINGAPORE ON THURSDAY, 4TH MARCH 1971, AT 5.30 P.M. A COMPLETE REDIRECTED EXHIBITION SHIPMENT EXCEPTIONALLY VALUABLE LUXURY QUALITIES PERSIAN CARPETS AND RUGS AND OTHER ORIENTAL CARPETS AND RUGS ORIGINALLY EXHIBITED IN BANGKOK IN CONJUNCTION WITH98 words
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WOMAN
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Article, Illustration154 1971-03-01 10 Elizabeth Choo - It beats a micro-mini By Elizabeth Choo The hot skirt is the newest and sexiest creation in the fashion world today. Sizzling from fashion houses in the United States, hot skirts are ready to take over where the mini left off a year ago. They are154 words
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Article, Illustration344 1971-03-01 10 Merry Andrew - Yon will not be the same after the show By Merry Andrew The Felix Blaska Ballet is the most famous modern dance company in France. Thanks to Donald Moore Concerts, devotees of Terpsichore will have the opportunity and privilege of attending performances by this remarkable344 words
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Article518 1971-03-01 10 Pang Cheng Lian - Mothers are now more ballet-conscious By Pang Cheng Lian The coming weeks promise to be exciting ones for Singapore's balletomanes. For the first 27 days of March proud mothers will watch their children putting their best foot forward for the examiner from the Royal Academy518 words
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Article, Illustration819 1971-03-01 10 NALLA TAN - A child's later life builds up through parental eare FAMILY NALLA TAN A mother's attitude to a baby she has nurtured within her for nine months is important. Her reactions and emotions can lytve a profound effect on the child's attitude and behaviour in later life.819 words
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Article9677 1971-03-01 11 OFFER FOR SALE BY J.M. SASSOON COMPANY NOMINEES (PTE.) LTD. Registered Office: 33/36 Mercantile Bank Building, Singapore, 1. (hereinafter referred to as "the Offeror") of shares to be offered by PRIVATE PLACEMENT THROUGH J.M. SASSOON CO. (PTE.), A MEMBER OF THE STOCK EXCHANGE OF MALAYSIA AND SINGAPORE,9,677 words
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Article567 1971-03-01 14 HIGH-LEVEL TALKS TO NEGOTIATE AN AMERICAN CONTRIBUTION United Press International London, Monday The British Defence Secretary, Lord Carrington, said yesterday It would take a "considerable contribution" from the United States to save the Rolls-Royce RB2II Jet aircraft engine. The engine is to be theUnited Press International - 567 words
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701 1971-03-01 14 The shares Game: Part Seven by Chartexus Several "vital statistics" of a security as of a female are measured to see if she is fair and attractive or flabby and unattractive and perhaps even whether she is gravid with possibilities,701 words
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Article95 1971-03-01 14 A Korean export commodity inquiry centre has been set up in Kuala Lumpur. Mr. Kim Hyung Suk who runs the centre since it began operations In December last year, said: "It was with the intention of informing local businessmen about Korean products that this centre was set95 words
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Article30 1971-03-01 14 Tripoli, Monday.—Foreign oil company executives who flew home for consultations last Thursday are now back here for tough and probably prolonged negotiations on the price of Mediterranean oil.30 words
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192 1971-03-01 14 Japan 'y es to curb on textile export to US United Press International Washington, Monday Bilateral efforts to resolve the controversial textile problem between Japan and the United States resumed here over the weekend after reports that Japanese textile leaders would agree to voluntarily curb exports to the U.S. markets.United Press International - 192 words
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Article47 1971-03-01 14 JAKARTA, Moll.— Indonesia's crumb rubber exports in the first 11 months of last year were worth U555,605,000. Indonesia exported 16,542 tons of crumb ruDber In the period. Singapore was the biggest buyer taking 7,017 tons followed by the United States with 4,503 tons.47 words
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Article568 1971-03-01 14 ANIL BHATIA - GOOD DIVIDENDS FOR S'PORE ANIL BHATIA The uncertainty whether the heavy investment made by major Far Eastern ports to handle the onrush of container ships will eventually pay-off is being heightened when one looks at the financial results of major companies operating container services. Cause for closer568 words
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Article, Illustration1243 1971-03-01 14 JIM WATKINS - test drives the CITROEN DS 21 PALLAS Boudoir luxury and Gallic technical perfection—that's what you get in this Citroen WHEELS JIM WATKINS If a group of gifted and experienced aeronautical engineers were given the Job of designing a car, assuming that they had never before had much1,243 words
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Advertisement78 1971-03-01 14 HOW TO ASSESS THE FAIR PRICE OF A SECURITY. Dealisg SptciiKziig M«t«r Car ktumr'm AUTO FAN 524 Giyl—g RM| Motor Cor Alarms, Switch**, Cor Fens, Air Horns, Redios, Topo Recorders, Record Players, Sun Shades, Door Shadas, Wheel Trims, Safety bolts, Spot lights, Venation Blinds ond oil latest Auto Accessories. Singapore.78 words
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Advertisement10 1971-03-01 14 new bid to save THE ROLLS-ROYCE RB 211 JET ENGINE10 words
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Article, Illustration502 1971-03-01 15 Jeffrey Low - Eyes for a double CAMERA ON SCHOOLS Words: Jeffrey Low The cricketers of St Patrick's School are not at all concerned? if the Schools Sports Council have axed the game from this year's sports calendar. Like a rare brand of diehazards, they are fervently continuing with theirPictures: Bob Buchanan - 502 words
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Article, Illustration604 1971-03-01 16 Well known Hong Kong Grand Prix driver, Steve Holland, returned to motor racing yesterday to win the championship event of the New Nation Autocross at Changi. Driving a 1600 c.c. Volkswagen Beach Buggy, Holland "threw" it round the bends, through mud and over bumps to win easily604 words
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Article202 1971-03-01 16 United Press International New York, Monday Jack Nicklaus shot a one-over par-73 yesterday to win the PGA golf championship by two strokes with a 72hole total of 281 from Billy Casper at Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Nicklaus, thus became the first man to capture all fourUnited Press International - 202 words
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115 1971-03-01 16 United Press International Johannesburg, Monday South Africa barred black American tennis star player, Arthur Ashe, from its national championships in April because Ashe said he intended to raise money to support terrorist organisations, Sports Minister, Mr. Frank Waring, said yesterday. South Africa refused Ashe's requestUnited Press International - 115 words
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Article434 1971-03-01 16 By Scrutineer Johnny Reb, a new sprinting "find" of the season, is one to follow. Yesterday he won his third race off the reel when he beat a bright class two field at Ipoh. It was only his fifth appearance in a race since making434 words
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Article51 1971-03-01 16 Johannesburg, Monday. South Africa's Tienie Britz fired a final round of 72 to win the £8,500 South African Professional Golfers' championship by one stroke here yesterday. Britz had a 72-hole total of 277 to edge out his compartriot Cobie Legrange, who also had a regulation51 words
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Article29 1971-03-01 16 Moscow, Monday.— Valentina Tikhcmirova of rhe Soviet Union yesterday clocked a world best indoor time of 13.7 seconds for the 100-metres hurdles at the Winter championships here29 words
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Article83 1971-03-01 16 London, Monday Rod Laver's undiminished bril-, liance and the surprising eclipse of fellow Australian' John Newcombe were the features of yesterday's play in the Rothman's indoor tennis tournament here. Laver, the world's number one player whose earnings, this year are not far short of £50,000, looked set for83 words
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Article, Illustration1769 1971-03-01 17 Ray Kerrison - Ray Kerrison interviews Cantos Clay at his Miami Beach gymnasium Ray Kerrison Miami Beach, Monday. We were in a small room at the back of Chris Dundee's gymnasium, above a drug store, on Miami Beach's Fifth Street. Cassius Clay lay1,769 words
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Article, Illustration781 1971-03-01 17 Lim Kee Chan - By Lim Kee Chan Since Filipino Ben Arda won the Singapore Open in 1967, it has been the Asians all the way and it looks like one of them is going to take the title away again this year. And top favourites among781 words
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Article142 1971-03-01 17 Lim Kee Chan - By Lim Kee Chan Chen Chien Chung of Taiwan, who finished 6th with five others, here last year has installed himself as a strong favourite by winning the Philippines Open yesterday. Chlen Chung who came from nowhere after the first round to move into the142 words
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Article182 1971-03-01 17 Reuter Bombay, Monday Rudy Hartono beat his fellow Indonesian Muljadi 15-11, 15-12 to win the men's singles title in the Western India International badminton championships here yesterday. Hartono and Indira Gunawan beat Muljadi and I. Bumiratta 18-13, 15-12, in an all-Indonesian men's doubles final. The unofficialReuter - 182 words
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Article22 1971-03-01 17 France, Monday.—France "B" beat Italy by 37 points to 13 (half-time 21-0) In an International Rugby Union match here yesterday.22 words
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Advertisement434 1971-03-01 16 +@,)&(<<\[_+^\\]<(:/+?<[|@{|'!: PERSONAL ONK MILLION DOLLARS! is what some people soy the toste of "Milkmaid" and "Swiss Knighf cheese is worth. Try some. ACCOMMODATION VACANT FURBISHED ROOM in bungalow with attached bathroom separate entrance at Grange Road, Phone *****5 S'pore. FURNISHED ROOM off Orchard Rood near tftfrotex. M/facilities $220/-. Phone S'pore434 words
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Advertisement248 1971-03-01 16 SAFETY DRIVING INSTITUTION. Guaranteed course 20 hours $9O/-. Hourly $4.50. S'pore *****. STEAMBATH, MASSAGE ETC. SALON OK LA GRANDE for your relaxing, slimming, massage, suana-bath, etc... 200 Clemenceau Avenue, Shop 10. Opens daily 9 a.m. 7 p.m. S'pore ***** for appointment. TRAVEL GUIDE ECONOMY FLIGHTS. Singapore/ London. Enquiries Bookings please248 words
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Miscellaneous81 1971-03-01 16 DR. KILDARE by Ken Bald YOU MtNP THE STORE GOOP, HUH, DOC? SEE YOU IN THE MORNING. IF PR. HARRY APLET HAS A SECRET LOVE IN HIS LIFE, I WANT TO KNOW ABOUT IT. YOU CAN FINP 1 OUT FOR ME, CAN'T YOU, /I FATHER? r r-T !W--i 2 r81 words
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Miscellaneous313 1971-03-01 16 NEW NATION CROSSWORD 11l ACROSS I College group: Colloq. 5 Where Callao is. 9 Son of F.D.R. 14 Owen Verdon role. 15 Equal. 16 Mr. Heep. 17 Very simple: 3 words. 19 Red complexioned. 20 Witty. 21 Yale men. 23 Jewel. 24 First barbarian ruler of Italy. 27 Early English313 words
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Miscellaneous482 1971-03-01 17 NEW NATION MONEYWORDS 'A' Nam (Mr./Mrs./M>*s)iMnu LETTERS Cat alM| Httti CLUES FOR A-1 1. Some wrestlers seem to succeed without it 2. The kangaroo keeps its young in this 5. The overage housewife 3. Moet plants will die if knows how important it is they ion't get enough... to keep482 words
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Article59 1971-03-01 18 AH FOOK (on the phone): The STB should issue piles of firewood and blankets to all its subscribers so they can converse in smoke signals. I'm sure this would be more reliable than our telephone service. SIEW FONG: You must want Mei Lin. This is the wrong number.59 words
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438 1971-03-01 18 GERALD DE CRUZ - AND ALL AROUND ADVICE ON PLANNING THE FAMILY GERALD DE CRUZ They file in quietly, every day except Sunday, two by two, looking a little embarrassed, a little uneasy. Mostly in workday clothes. Up to 50 couples a day. They walk up the438 words
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Article183 1971-03-01 18 LEE YEW MENG - LEE YEW MENG Kampong life, despite being synonymous with poverty and backwardness, has at least one consolation that of the spirit of "gotong royong" or "togetherness in work and play." Unfortunately, this spirit is fast disappearing as the kampongs are pulled down to give way to183 words
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Article378 1971-03-01 18 Mothers are a very special kind of people a race unto themselves. No matter what they do, mothers are always right—or so they tell their children and so it seems to be. Only a mother will take her child to a three-hour film epic and378 words
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Article, Illustration68 1971-03-01 18 Elizabeth Wade is a sight for sore eyes—sore Singapore eyes, that is. She's busy saving up all her spare cash at home in Brisbane in preparation for her second visit here, she was over last year on a fortnight-long promotion tour for Queensland's GoldPicture- The Australian - 68 words
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Article421 1971-03-01 18 Have you tried coftea? It is the latest beverage to hit town. I discovered it quite by accident. My colleague and I were on a Job. We were half-an-hour too early, so we decided to drop into a nearby cafe for a cuppa. We ordered421 words
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Advertisement93 1971-03-01 18 flVoPic^na THEAIPF RESTAURANT s N.TECL'.'B SINGAPORE RESERVATIONS TEL: *****3 LIVE MUSIC NIGHTLY AT singing guitarist Ric Mendez organist pianist At no cover charge, you c.m v .< hr:e the floe,-hows <it 1.1N111.1f MJM'i The L/J^ -"'ft 'S op.private lunch, dmrer .;<• c<~- *t.s-i u t; cs Non-dinars can have a93 words
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Miscellaneous377 1971-03-01 18 .V.V.'AV.V.V.'.-.'.-. 5 Siagapara 6.00 Opening and Tom Grattan's War 6.30 News in Brief 6.35 Felix The Cat 7.00 Family Affair: Unsinkable Mr. French 7.25 Training Of The Young (Documentary in English) 8.05 Combat: The Furlough 9.00 News and Newsreel in English 9.25 It's Happening in Singapore (English). 9.45 Tapestry: A377 words
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Miscellaneous25 1971-03-01 18 SHORT RIBS By Frank O'Neal m BUT IHE KINS JUST FBOWNED.' UK raoßAßiy HAVINSA BAD TiME WIHIHE QUE®/. gg 0 •A SNIFFY by George Fett25 words
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Miscellaneous390 1971-03-01 18 IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you hare great powers of concentration and are able to work to your full capacity even under the worst of circumstances. Harmony Is something you enjoy, something which may enhance the satisfaction you feel in a job well done—but it is not something that390 words
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