New Nation, 2 March 1971
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Title Section15 1971-03-02 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Tuesday evening, March 2, 1971 No. 37 Price 15 cents .i.TYa-v NifW15 words
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Article58 1971-03-02 1 Very quiet conditions ruled on the Stock Exchange this morning. Blue chips and better class shares held steady at overnight levels. Straits Trading advanced $5.10 to $5.30. Far East, Borneo Berhad and Empat Nombor were transacted at overnight level. City Development was slightly traded between 39i and58 words
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Article55 1971-03-02 1 LATE NEWS Dacca, Tuesday—lnformed sources said troops in battle dress have been flown from Karachi to Dacca on unscheduled civilian flights to augment troops already in the East Pakistan capital. Rioting Bengalis have burned a cinema and an ice cream factory in their protest at the55 words
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Article59 1971-03-02 1 Melbourne, Tuesday—An Australian Army officer told last night of two separate threats to his life while he was investigating an international black market in Saigon. In Canberra yesterday, the Australian Army Headquarters confirmed "rumours" of death threats against Lt. Col. John Bennett, 37, who was in charge59 words
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Article111 1971-03-02 1 Mrs. Gandhi's plane makes forced landing New Nation Foreign Service New Delhi, Tuesday India's Prime Minister, Mrs. Indira Gandhi, escaped unhurt yesterday when her Indian Air Force Dakota aircraft made a forced landing at Koraput district in Orissa state. One of the plane's engines caught fireNew Nation Foreign Service - 111 words
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Article, Illustration290 1971-03-02 1 The names are all the same at a double wedding for the Oh brothers on Saturday. Their brides, although not related, have the same name. The brothers have also asked guests and friends not to presents or cash as wedding gifts. Their290 words
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Article109 1971-03-02 1 The body of a 16-year-old schoolboy missing in the Macßitchie Reservoir area since Saturday evening was found this morning. Philip Ang failed to return home in Kim Chuan Road after w a cross-country run at the reservoir. The body was seen floating at the edge109 words
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Article33 1971-03-02 1 President Nixon yesterday announced an increase of US$lOO million for rural community de v e lopment under his revenue-sharing proposal, bringing it to US$llOO million in the coming year.33 words
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Article340 1971-03-02 1 New Nation Foreign Service Dacca, Tuesday Angry crowds stormed through the streets of Dacca last night as East Pakistan reacted violently to President Yahya Khan's decision to postpone the opening of the National Assembly. Chanting mobs carrying staves and bamboo poles demanded an independent BengalNew Nation Foreign Service - 340 words
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Article61 1971-03-02 1 London, Tuesday The British Defence Minister, Lord Balniel, yesterday warned Parliament that the threat posed by a massive expansion of Soviet military might was increasing and not diminishing in the *****. He said: "Soviet and other Warsaw Pact conventional forces now greatly outnumber those of NATO (North61 words
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Article49 1971-03-02 1 Caracas, Tuesday Six bombs, thrown from a passing car, exploded outside the Guatemalan Embassy yesterday, police said. The bomb damaged the doorsteps of the embassy and none of the staff was Injured, according to first reports. Police are hunting six youths in a blue car.49 words
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Article59 1971-03-02 1 Washington, Tuesday The US Commerce Secretary, Maurice H. Stans, has banned killing of whales by by fishermen operating from US ports. He cancelled licences for commercial hunting of three whale species on the list of rare and endangered animals, finback, sel and sperm. They are the59 words
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Article62 1971-03-02 1 Paris, Tuesday.—Spain's "Red Duchess" said here last night she will not go home to face charges of insulting the Spanish state. "They want, my skin," 31-year-old Isabel Alvarez de Toledo, Duchess of Medina Sidonla, said here. The charges apparently related to remarks she had made in62 words
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Article, Illustration348 1971-03-02 1 Top golfers arrive for Open They are all here 150 of them top class golfers, with eyes fixed firmly on the Singapore Open Golf Championship title. And their names ring like a roll call in the Who's Who of the sporting wofld: Britain's Peter Thomson, five times348 words
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Article161 1971-03-02 1 Customs last night seized over $25,000 worth of gold bullion from a Greek tanker during a routine search of the ship at the Western anchorage. Some 140 pieces of gold coins of the United States were seized from a secret compartment in a crew cabin161 words
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Article245 1971-03-02 1 Tokyo, Tuesday More than 2,000 riot police were mobilised yesterday to attack five fortified stockades being manned by opponents of Tokyo's second international airport being built in Narita. The police were brought in an effort to smasG resistance which has held up acquisition of land needed245 words
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Advertisement135 1971-03-02 1 "!.;>&['-`$'&!{:^"(>}'?*(!<{~%` $5OOO can be v won! Second puzzle today on page 15 Advertisement Profile mm m Mr. Lau Keow Yoas B.A« Maaacer. Penan* Branch. Concurrently Area Manaier, North Malaya. Majoring in economics with a Bachelor of Aria degree from the University of Manchester, Mr. Lau Keow Yong. Manager of Penang135 words
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264 1971-03-02 2 Koala Lumpur, The long awaited central prison complex to replace the outdated Pudu Prison here Is being further delayed because of arguments over the sum to be allocated for the project. The idea to build the new headquarters was made 10 Tears ago264 words
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Article122 1971-03-02 2 The roads in Malaysia are certainly not kind ;to bishops, according to Rev. Chiu Ban It, the Bishop of Singapore. In his official letter to Lhls parishioners, Rev. Chiu > disclosed that two bishops •were recently Involved in accidents In Malay--sla. Bishop Roland Koh susItained122 words
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Article, Illustration159 1971-03-02 2 25th anniversary of TTC The student teachers of the Teachers' Training College took time off from their studies to have a little fun and frolic celebrating the college's 21st anniversary. After the morning assembly the student teachers staged a concert for VIP guests. Items included songs159 words
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244 1971-03-02 2 Business administration graduates now fit into a large number of jobs in business and industry. Like their predecessors, the recent batch of about 60 graduates will not find much difficulty in getting into the civil service or industry. The head of the University244 words
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171 1971-03-02 2 The Camping Department of the Chinese YMCA is organising a seven day AdventureSurvival Camp on Pulau Tekong from March 19 to 25. The camp which is being organised with the help of the Australian Army is open to anyone above 18 years of age.171 words
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161 1971-03-02 2 First class passengers with the Malayan Railway can get off at a station of their choice although the train is not scheduled to stop there But they must give at least 48 hours' notice of their plans. This little known service is161 words
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Article128 1971-03-02 2 The Singapore Jaycees will be hosts for the Junior Chamber International Conference to be held from April 2 to 5. Mr. O. Bamanshaw, the junior chamber's public relations officer, said today that the conference would be the biggest event organised by the local chapter since128 words
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Article133 1971-03-02 2 The 17 member newly-elected general committee of the Chinese Women's Association will meet at its club-house in Hilton Towers at 10.30 a.m. on March 12. The meeting will serve as an orientation and welcome ceremony for the new members. At the association's annual general meeting in the weekend,133 words
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Article26 1971-03-02 2 Hong Kong, Tuesday South-East Asia's largestfashion- show, the Hong Kong Ready-to-Wear Festival, will begin on Sunday, the Trade Development Council (TDC) said yesterday.26 words
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Article348 1971-03-02 2 Why would university students sacrifice their hard-earned vacation to go out and work? Their answer: "To gain as much experience as we can before coming out to work." To them, the years of theoretical work done In the campus will never add up348 words
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Article, Illustration190 1971-03-02 2 How a lucky copter pilot escaped death In his 20 years of helicopter flying, Captain S. Pathmadevan has never ventured into a battlefield. Yet he has had his taste of gunfire. And it happened of all places hi a serene English countryside. All because someone apparently did190 words
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Article194 1971-03-02 2 Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday The Selangor Consumers Association hopes that bakeries in Malaysia will not follow their Singapore counterparts in increasing the price of bread by five cents. In a statement issued yesterday, the SCA said: "There is no Justification for bakeries in Malaysia to194 words
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231 1971-03-02 2 The electronic antihijack frame at the Singapore Airport is slowly becoming a 'white elephant'. It is not being put to optimum use and during the past two days it has not been used at ail, according to airline workers. The frame was set up in231 words
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183 1971-03-02 2 About 35 classmates of the former AngloChinese Continuation School, their wives and guests attended a reunion dinner at the Singapore Island Country Club at the weekend after 35 years' separation. The retired former Principal of the school, the Rev. E.B. Lau, recalled the main183 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous100 1971-03-02 2 Weather Temperatures in world capitals yesterday: Jakarta 88-73 Kuala Lumpur 91-73 Bangkok 90-74 Hong Kong 64-61 Manila 91-71 Taipei 78 63 Seoul 45 37 Tokyo 49 39 London 41-36 Paris 34-27 New York 50-35 San Francisco 56-35 Moscow 14-7 Sydney 78 65 Melbourne 74-65 Perth 82-64 Singapore Singapore's weather forecast100 words
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157 1971-03-02 3 All sports facilities handed over by the British Services to the Singapore Government will be made available to the public. Inche Othman Omar, permanent secretary (special duties) of the Ministry of Social Affairs, said this today. Inche Othman said that nothing definite had been157 words
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Article72 1971-03-02 3 Penang, Tuesday A 24man force from the Malaysian military police arrived at the Butterworth air force base here yesterday to make preliminary arrangements for taking over the security of the base from April 1. The group's leader, Capt. Syed Bajuri bin Syed Wazir, will be the72 words
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180 1971-03-02 3 Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday What is believed to be South-East Asia's first rock opera will be staged in Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday, at the Dewan Pflhoßft Dan Pustaka. The rock opera featuring a scene from the play Julius Caesar will be held in conjunction180 words
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Article, Illustration66 1971-03-02 3 Girls from 17 countries arrive for Queen of the Pacific quest There were beauties galore on the tarmac when the girls from 17 countries arrived at Melbourne's Essendon airport to take part in next Sunday's Queen of the Pacific quest. Miss Singapore, 21-year-old Yasmin Saif,66 words
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Article402 1971-03-02 3 Singapore's political parties generally welcome the formation of the National Party of Singapore, but feel that too little is known of its leaders and platform. "I don't know what the new party is all about," Dr. Lee Siew Choh, chairman of the Barisan Sosialls, said.402 words
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Article78 1971-03-02 3 Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday One of Singapore's top blues group, the Straydogs will do a show at the Ides of March ball in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday. The group consists of Jimmy Appadural (lead guitar), Richard De'Silva (drums), Soon (lead guitar —they have two leads), and78 words
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Article, Illustration166 1971-03-02 3 For some strange reason, Miss Malaysia, Rosemary Wang, above, thinks she is too rat to wear a bikini. After arriving in Melbourne she said that she would rather wear the one-piece costume she is holding when the Queen of the Pacific contest is judged on166 words
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178 1971-03-02 3 While the government Is planning to build four more car parks around the fringes of the city, commuters from the Katong, Chang! and Oeylang area do not seem to be interested in using the newly-intro-duced system at Kallang Park Between 7.30 and 9 am.178 words
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Article34 1971-03-02 3 Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday. —The Assistant Senior Measurements Engineer of the National Electricity Board, Inche Nik Mohamed bin Nik Yusoff leaves for London today to attend a threemonth course under the Colombo Plan.34 words
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185 1971-03-02 3 Dr. Albert Winsemius. the Dutch economist whose blueprint for industrialisation in Singapore spawned the Jurong industrial complex, is expected here tonight for a visit. In 1967 he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal tjy the Singapore Government for "valuable contributions to the formulation and185 words
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Article84 1971-03-02 3 The former Soviet Ambassador to Singapore, Mr. Ilya Ivanovitch Safranov, is being appointed Minister in the Soviet Embassy in Peking. An official announcement from Moscow is expected soon, diplomatic sources said here today. Mr. Safranov who is now in Moscow has already spent nine years in84 words
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Article153 1971-03-02 3 The Ministry of Finance is studying a request from the NTUC for the law governing days off for workers in essential services to be reviewed. A ministry spokesman said today the government was not yet in a position to make a statement on the153 words
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157 1971-03-02 3 The Singapore Malay Teachers' Co-operative Society will this year offer nine more university bursaries and 25 Secondary Four and pre-universlty scholarships for its members and their children. Announcing this today, the secretary of the 1,500member co-op, Inche Muhammad \Yusof Abdullah, said that last year157 words
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Miscellaneous211 1971-03-02 3 What's on in town The Society of Neurology and Psychological Medicine will be meeting at the Pathology Lecture Theatre today from 8 p.m. The six-lecture course on "How to study successfully for a professional qualification' will begin at the new lecture No. 4. UnilorsJcy of Singapore, today r f.3o p.m.211 words
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THE WORLD
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Article, Illustration372 1971-03-02 4 —as more troops brought into big fight for the Ho Chi Minh Trail New Nation Foreign Service Vientiane, Tuesday The Laotian Prime Minister, Prince Souvanna Phouma, has appealed to the United Nations Secretary-Ge-neral, U Thant, to personally intervene with the big Powers to secure the withdrawalNew Nation Foreign Service - 372 words
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Article171 1971-03-02 4 Reuter Saigon, Tuesday North Vietnamese antiaircraft fire in Laos is deadly accurate, impossible to see, and can shoot higher than 'US aircraft can fly. These are the views of two American air controllers who for the past three weeks have each spent an average of four hoursReuter - 171 words
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129 1971-03-02 4 Reuter Rome, Tuesday Violent street clashes continued for the third successive day in this medieval Italian city of L'Aquila. Demonstrators Ignored peace appeals and a snowstorm to set up new barricades in the city centre. Police officials said four armoured vehicles of theReuter - 129 words
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Article35 1971-03-02 4 Jakarta, Tuesday.—A leading Indonesian physician, Dr. Suharso, has died in Solo, Central Java. Dr. Suharso, 59, who founded the famous Solo Rehabilitation Centre, died of a heart attack at the weekend.35 words
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370 1971-03-02 4 Reuter London, Tuesday Britain announced yesterday that treaties with nine Gulf states where it maintains military forces of about 6.000 men will cease at the end of this year. In place of the treaties, the British Conservative government has offeredReuter - 370 words
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Article350 1971-03-02 4 UK union challenges new laws Reuter London, Tuesday More than one million British workers stayed at home yesterday in a one-day official strike designed to kill union reform laws. Shipyards, car plants and engineering firms were halted in a nation-wide challenge by the Amalgamated EngineeringReuter - 350 words
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Article147 1971-03-02 4 Reuter London, Tuesday Lone British yachtsman Chay Blyth reported yesterday that his ketch has been severely damaged by a storm in the Tasman Sea. Blyth, who Is trying to sail non-stop around the world from East to West, radioed that his boat. Bt el wavesReuter - 147 words
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Article198 1971-03-02 4 Reuter Cape Town, Tuesday Oil pollution experts warned yesterday that the Liberian tanker Wafra, stuck fast on a sandbank off South Africa's south coast, may have to be bombed if it cannot be refloated with its cargo intact. If the tanker breaks up or a largeReuter - 198 words
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Article275 1971-03-02 4 Reuter London, Tuesday Three sunken ships now posing a major hazard, in the English Channel are to be blown apart with explosives, it was announced here last night. The Panamanian tanker Texaco Caribbean sank there on January 11. Twenty-four hours later the WestReuter - 275 words
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309 1971-03-02 5 United Press International Tokyo, Tuesday Communist Chinese and Japanese representatives in Peking have signed a joint communique bitterly condemning the Government of Prime Minister Eisaku Sato. The New China news agency, monitored in Tokyo yesterday morning broadcast the text of the communique on theUnited Press International - 309 words
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Article209 1971-03-02 5 Reuter Caracas, Tuesday For the second time armed men sejs§4 Taurel, son -of Venezuelan chain store mul-ti-millionaire, Mr. Leon Jacobo Taurel, as the boy was being driven to school in his father's car. It was almost a copybook repitition of the way Leon was snatched fromReuter - 209 words
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Article64 1971-03-02 5 Phnom Penh, Tuesday Air Vice-Marshal N. M. Maynard, commander of the British Far East Air Force, visited Phnom Penh yesterday from Thailand. Sources said Air ViceMarshal Maynard spent only a few hours in Phnom Penh, visiting the fortifications at Pochentong Airport before flying on to Saigon. The64 words
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Article, Illustration640 1971-03-02 5 New Soviet bid to pressure Israel Cairo lists its latest proposals for peace New Nation Foreign Service United Press International Washington, Tuesday Soviet ambassadors in Washington, London and Paris have called on US, British and French leaders in a new Soviet diplomatic move to exert pressure onNew Nation Foreign Service; United Press International - 640 words
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Article232 1971-03-02 5 United Press International Cairo, Tuesday Unless Israel revises its reply to United Nations mediator Dr. Gunnar Jarring, Egypt may be forced to reject an extension of the Middle East ceasefire which expires on Sunday, according to political sources. According to diplomatic sources in TEL AVIV, theUnited Press International - 232 words
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Article, Illustration148 1971-03-02 5 As her husband slowly recuperates from wounds in a hospital in Saigon, 25-year-old Mrs. Be Due waits patiently by his side. She is eight months pregnant but she refuses to leave her husband and tries to help him as much as she can. She spendsUPI photo - 148 words
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Article126 1971-03-02 5 United Press International Tokyo, Tuesday The Asian Pacific Council of American Chambers of Commerce (APCAC) said yesterday return of Okinawa to Japan should be delayed until future rights of American bu- sinessmen there are clearly understood. The United States and Japan are negotiating in Tokyo forUnited Press International - 126 words
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Article210 1971-03-02 5 Agence France Presse Peking,. Tuesday Peking yesterday voiced its opposition to the treaty on denuclearisation of the seabed, signed on February 11 in Moscow, Washington and London, describing it as "a move by the two super-powers to share and dominate the seas." The official New China News AgencyAgence France Presse - 210 words
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Article271 1971-03-02 5 Two die in Bihar state on first polling day United Press International New Delhi, Tuesday Two people were killed and three injured yesterday in a fierce clash between the supporters of two rival candidates in Sultangunj constituency in Bihar State in an otherwise generally peaceful firstUnited Press International - 271 words
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195 1971-03-02 5 United Press International Damascus, Tuesday Syria's political leadership has nominated Prime Minister Lt.-Gen. Hafez Assad to be President for the next seven years, Damascus Radio announced yesterday. A mid-afternoon broadcast said the temporary command of the ruling Baath Party named Gen. Assad in a letterUnited Press International - 195 words
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Article259 1971-03-02 5 Reuter Oslo, Tuesday Norway's coalition Government is due to issue a statement in Parliament today on the political crisis that has shaken the country over leakage of a secret report on Norway's Common Market negotiations. Mr. Per Borten, whose resignation as Prime Minister has beenReuter - 259 words
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241 1971-03-02 5 United Press International Geneva, Tuesday The Soviet Union has large stockpiles of chemical weapons on its eastern border ready for use against Communist China, according to Western military experts. They said that Moscow had no intention of giving up these weapons as long as PekingUnited Press International - 241 words
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Article206 1971-03-02 5 United Press International Washington, Tuesday A "serious crack" was reported yesterday in the west front of the US capitol building following a bomb blast which has been condemned by President Nixon as "totally deplorable." The bomb was set off on the ground floor v of the Capitol,United Press International - 206 words
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416 1971-03-02 6 Maxwell Brem - BJ Maxwell Brem New Nation Foreign Service Bangkok, Tuesday The arrest of 16 MPs for violating the martial law ban on public meetings has provoked a minor political crisis in Bangkok. Hostile reaction to the arrests from politicians of all parties has forced the governmentNew Nation Foreign Service - 416 words
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Article, Illustration453 1971-03-02 6 It wants to steer Japan away from Washington and Taiwan Los Angeles Times Hong Kong, Tuesday While pressure has been growing in Japan for normalising relations with China, Peking has been pressing a twopronged campaign to change Japan's alignment with Washington and Taiwan. On one level, ChinaLos Angeles Times - 453 words
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193 1971-03-02 6 George Wilson - By George Wilson Washington Post Washington, Tuesday Red China is getting ready to launch another space satellite, informed officials said yesterday. The predicted event—expected soon—.is bound to resurrect military arguments that the Chinese must be taken seriously as a threat to the UnitedWashington Post - 193 words
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Article42 1971-03-02 6 Tokyo, Tuesday More than 800 American paratroopers yesterday began their flight from Pope air force base in North Carolina to South Korea via Alaska and Okinawa to take part in a joint combined exercise with South Korean forces.42 words
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Article370 1971-03-02 6 US fears the raids may be tougher this time Reuter Washington, Tuesday A Communist offensive this year in South Vietnam is still considered a strong possibility by US military officials, whatever the outcome of battles to control the Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos and bitterReuter - 370 words
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Article226 1971-03-02 6 Melbourne Herald Hong Kong, Tuesday Liu Shao-chi, China's disgraced Head of State, and other former Party leaders who were purged during the Cultural Revolution five years ago, are detained under house arrest in. heavily guarded villas in Peking suburbs. This first definite information of theirMelbourne Herald - 226 words
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Article, Illustration48 1971-03-02 6 King Faisal of Saudi Arabia praying in the Holy City of Mecca during his pilgrimage there recently. While there he visited the Kabah, traditionally a house built by Abraham and believed by Muslims to be the first place of divine worship on earth.48 words
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Article425 1971-03-02 6 It needs hard currency New Nation Foreign Service Colombo, Tuesday The Ceylon Government has begun a drive to bring tourists to this country where children in remote villages still run for an astonished look at white faces. The strongly nationalist administration desperately needs hard currency, likeNew Nation Foreign Service - 425 words
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Article47 1971-03-02 6 Bangkok, Tuesday—Police In Bangkok have seized a large quantity of drugs and drug making equipment worth about £320,000 In the Pathum Wan market area. The seizure was the largest this year and Included 500,000 amphetamines tablets and 15 kilogrammes of drugs In packages.47 words
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291 1971-03-02 6 Reuter Athens, Tuesday Greece's new Press Law could be put to its first important test in a series of trials beginning early this month. Two antl Government dally newspapers are Involved In the cases. The alleged offences carry sentences of three months' toReuter - 291 words
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Article, Illustration1254 1971-03-02 7 Charles Hillinger - Why California's Chinese were mainly laundrymen and very often remained bachelors By Charles Hillinger On£ of the least known but most discriminatory episodes in U8 history involves. Chinese migration. The history of California would have been vastly different if the Chinese population had been treated like1,254 words
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Article, Illustration1040 1971-03-02 7 Pakir Singh - Singapore treads carefully and keeps up an uncharacteristic silence By Pakir Singh While all the major leaders of the region have at one time 'or other voiced their support for and opinion on a neutral South East Asia as proposed by the Malaysian Prime Minister, Tun Abdul1,040 words
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Article315 1971-03-02 8 Coming at a time -when there are strong rumours of a new political initiative being undertaken by a group of Singaporeans dissatisfied with some aspects of PAP policy, the recently registered National Party of Singapore is arousing more than cursory interest. The absence of an effective315 words
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744 1971-03-02 8 Malcolm Caldwell - Part Two -by Malcolm Caldwell How has Singapore's successful slowing down of population growth been accomplished? I discussed this recently with Dr. Wan Took. Kee of the Singapore Family Planning and Parenthood Board. "I personally believe that motivation is most744 words
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Article, Illustration765 1971-03-02 8 GERALD de CRUZ - GERALD de CRUZ The dogmatic fulminations of Dr. Gwee Ah Leng against those whom he describes as selfish, licentious and 1 unbiological (Straits Times March 1), need comment and criticism because there are too many Gwee-men around and they wield too much power.765 words
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Letters
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Article182 1971-03-02 8 0 I was very surprised when I read your article "Jakarta paper sees danger of a new confrontation" on February 14 and I could not believe my eyes when reading the articles In the newspaper Sinar Harapan, written by Mr. P. Hermanses, which is not only182 words
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Article266 1971-03-02 8 Hong Miss Lim Pek - Miss Lim Pek Hong Public Relations Officer, Housing Development Board. Singapore 2. I refer to your article under the heading "Shop centre In crisis" (New Nation, 24.2.71) in which the deputy director of the Outram Modern Market was reported to have said that the Board had rejected266 words
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Article105 1971-03-02 8 DR. HIA KWEE YANG - DR. HIA KWEE YANG Asst. Commissioner of Public Health, Singapore. In reference to the complaint by "Would-Be-Co-operator" (New Nation Feb. 3), investigations showed that a building contractor was responsible for burning building debris at the corner of Kheam Hock Road and Trevose Crescent. He was105 words
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The voice of the Press
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Article157 1971-03-02 8 What the other newspapers are saying: The restoration of democracy in this country is beginning to be felt by the people with the current debates in Parliament. We would like to express our regret over the speech made by Dato Seenivasagam, the leader of the People's Progressive Party,157 words
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Article78 1971-03-02 8 Singapore-Indonesia relations will not deteriorate in the foreseeable future because: 1. They operate in many ways along similar lines in their conduct of political, economic and cultural affairs; 2. Tlie existence of ASEAN has a stabilising effect on International relations in the region. In short, as78 words
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Article128 1971-03-02 8 In the South-East Asian book of politics, a new rule seems to have evolved: The degree of a country's being anti-Chinese is the thermometer to show whether that country is in good order. The more anti-Chinese it is, the less in order it is, both politically and128 words
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Article93 1971-03-02 8 Australia's ar b i tration system was set up under the Constitution. Thus some form of arbitration is with us, for better or worse. Recently, a lot of people see it for the worse. Mr. Gorton yesterday repeated his argument that the commission's decisions should be more closely93 words
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Miscellaneous26 1971-03-02 8 m i M YZ?t K It m m 'mMS^ tm W w w Ms. '< "Not a Chinese in sight, General— might as well.keep pushing our luck!**26 words
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Article, Illustration2269 1971-03-02 9 FRANCIS THOMAS TELLS HIS STORY... PART TWO—THE YEARS OF WAR... AND THE LESSONS I WILL NEVER FORGET For God's sake, look at this...then I saw this giant mushroom cloud which swallowed up the sky. Only later did I find out our camp was very near Nagasaki2,269 words
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SHOPPING
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Article, Illustration703 1971-03-02 10 HAIR CARE -V Grey hair is no more regarded as a sign of wisdom and maturity but as a nuisance that one should do without IT'S really amazing 1 to see so many people, especially young men in their prime who703 words
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Advertisement173 1971-03-02 10 OBEON. > I Cft/rf Specialist Sole Distributors Httd Offici: 71, Naji Law, S'Mra-7. Til: ***** Branches: (1) 157—158 Peoples Park Convex, (ground floor) Snigapore-1. Tel: 9119(2. (2) 919 Upper Seraifooi Road, S'pore-12. Tel: *****3. (3) 77 Cfcaigi Road, Singapore-14. Tel: *****9. (4) 8 Galaxy Sboppiag Arcade, Geylaag, S'pore-14. (5) 11173 words
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Advertisement98 1971-03-02 10 SI LATEST ft MOST MODERN DESIGNS FOR LADIES SHOES ft HANDBAGS ARE AVAILABLE et S. S. SHOES CO. 71 A North Bridge Road, S'pore. Tel: *****0 (Next to Hock Lam Street) x Brntmet Imwi: 9.30 (JO BRANCH.—I9S/J-4, New Market Read. Shupew. (Next to People's Park Complex) Business boon:—ll.OOe.m. to lOJOm.98 words
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Advertisement18 1971-03-02 10 MECCA CM STEREO WE PUTEI Track to Lfc EaiEVME CO., I f fI wirßvT| pocv V TM: *****2.18 words
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Advertisement271 1971-03-02 10 uyJ SCHAUB-LORENZ NOW AVAILABLE ON HJ>. TERMS PROMPT AFTER SALES SERVICE Electronic tuning trmurm cable Two front tpmkmn *upmb ■Mmd control and reproduction. Angled cha** and «pec« beck Autfwriaed Dealer* Service Afwit TAN TELEVISION ELECTRICAL SERVICE 8i1e.44,1446 Bendemeer Rood, Singapore, 12. Tel: *****2 :x > Model W/Eche T 1020 The271 words
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893 1971-03-02 11 Helen Howard - They prove their point by putting on kilts From Helen Howard The other day, 20 male cashiers at a bank In Richmond, Virginia, turned up for work promptly, soberly and immaculately dressed. They all happened to be wearing kilts.,. It was their893 words
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Article, Illustration312 1971-03-02 11 Joan Partridge, 20, finds her work thoroughly enjoyable—and who wouldn't when one can see some of the world's most interesting cities. An air hostess on MSA's flight 707 she has been to Tokyo, Hong Kong, Taipeh, Manila, Perth and Sydney. On her days of! she prefers to relax312 words
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Article, Illustration136 1971-03-02 11 Roma Blair warms up tor a morning dip Here is a third exercise in the intense chest stretch series. Stand nice and straight. Hands into the waist. Jump the feet back and forth, as shown in picture 1. Really spring up on those toes, changing136 words
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Advertisement254 1971-03-02 11 fflMllHJ/ BUTANE GAS REFILLS 1 adaptor only for refilling British, SL German, French, American and Japanese gas lighters, including the most popular makes. Made in England x J Sole Agents: MENG HIN ELECTRIC CO. E rf GAS—--68, Thomson Road, 2H m.s. Singapore-11 U gJ,nS Tel: *****9 *****6 The gfitter of254 words
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Advertisement10 1971-03-02 11 DAILY onindi 179 Joo Chiat Rd. S'pore 15. Tel. *****6.10 words
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Article1100 1971-03-02 12 ALL YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT THE STOCK EXCHANGE INDUSTRIALS 1979-1971 1 wk 4 wk*. CMn| I Price last DMA. P/E Ti srnB|h Lnr •9* ■9* S6esk Bayers I lalla, wucri Sale Yield Ratio Over 4J9 MO 338 937 AlHart Cfconlali 3.97 330 333 4.2N 183 1J01,100 words
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268 1971-03-02 12 United Press International London, Tuesday Share prices plunged to their lowest level for four years yesterday under the impact of the one-day strike of engineering unions to protest the government's projected labour law reforms. No national newspapers were publishedUnited Press International - 268 words
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200 1971-03-02 12 United Press International New York, Tuesday Prices advanced in moderate trading on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday. The Dow Jones industrial average was ahead 3.70 at 882.53. Standard and Poor's 500 stock Index was up 0.22 at 96.97. Advances led declines, 731 toUnited Press International - 200 words
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Article101 1971-03-02 12 The P and O group of companies has ordered 29 ships worth £l3l million. With joint shipbuilding ventures costing a further £43 million, the total outlay would add up to £174 million, the largest and most valuable order in the group's history. The ships range in101 words
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Article74 1971-03-02 12 LONDON, Tuea. More airline freight services art to operate between Britain *and Hong Kong to meet a growing demand. Lloyd International Airways, which is partly #wned by the Ben Shipping Line serving Far feat porta, said yeetarday that its now weekly freight eervlce from London74 words
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Article205 1971-03-02 12 In Singapore recorded a .13 per cent Increase In total depoalta In the month of January, climbing from $3.19 million In December 1970 to $3.21 million. Fixed deposits reached $1.84 minion In January registering the largest percentage Increase of 1.3, followed by $987,000 In demand deposits and205 words
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196 1971-03-02 12 International Computers (Holdings) Limited has announced a 13 per cent increase in turnover and a 38 per cent increase in profits before tax for the year ending September 30, The turnover rose to £130.8 million and pretaxed profits increased to £7.6 million. Profit196 words
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Article410 1971-03-02 12 'MAKE UP YOUR MIND' CALL- United Press International Washington, Tuesday Senator Ernest Hollings, foremost Congressional advocate of textile import quotas, said yesterday the Japanese will never reach agreement on textile trade curbs "until the Nixon administration makes up its mind." From that base, he said, theUnited Press International - 410 words
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Article, Illustration309 1971-03-02 12 EDGAR KOH - But the moods are so freshly captured CINEMA By EDGAR KOH "BRIEF SEASON" starring Christopher Jones and Pia Degermark (Cathay). Though Christopher Jones and Pia Degermark are far from being a perfect combination for this sob story, they succeed in bringing to the open something within309 words
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Advertisement153 1971-03-02 12 Solzhenitsyn 1970 NOBEL PRIZE WINNER *\WL i*' The 1970 Nobel Prize for Literature was awarded to the Russian writer, Alexander Solzhenitsyn for "the ethical force for which he has pursued the indispensable traditions of Russian literature? His book, One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich, is now a Penguin153 words
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Article, Illustration652 1971-03-02 13 Sonny Yap - Changkat Changi takes seven titles CAMERA ON SCHOOLS Sonny Yap Changkat Changi grabbed the lion's share of the honours yesterday when they won seven titles in the 12th annual Katong District cross-country championships at Macßltchie Reservoir. Their brilliant hattrick in winning all the six girls' events—the A,Pictures: Ali Yusoff - 652 words
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Article, Illustration427 1971-03-02 14 Sonny Yap - By Sonny Yap Whether it is piloting in the air or on the ground Mrs. Penny Seeger, 3 d understands her priorities perfectly. "My Instinctive sense for self-preservation always comes first," she said. At the New Nation autocross on Sunday she displayed427 words
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245 1971-03-02 14 London, Tuesday Derbyshire farmer Jack Bodell is normally a quiet sort of chap. But these days he is steamed When not farming, Bodell, 30, Is fighting. He has held the British heavyweight crown and rekons he deserves another crack at it. Certainly245 words
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Article219 1971-03-02 14 London, Tuesday Life in First division soccer has its ups and downs. Look at Manchester United. After a poor early season run the club replaced its manager and put the legendary Sir Matt Busby back in direct control. He soon had United in business, and219 words
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Article73 1971-03-02 14 Perth, Tuesday—Victoria finished runners-up to South Australia in the Sheffield Shield cricket competition yesterday. Western Australia, set to score 280 runs for victory in about five hours, refused tne challenge and in the closing stages were struggling to avoid defeat. But even if Victoria had73 words
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Article, Illustration356 1971-03-02 15 Lim Kee Chan - By Lim Kee Chan Hsieh Yung Yo, one of Taiwan's greatest professional took up golfing at the age of seven for the fun of it. Today, he has established himself as the biggest money spinner on the Asian Circuit and at 37. he will356 words
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Article, Illustration274 1971-03-02 15 Court's Gift was the early leader, with Colorado, Setia Kawan, Reganda and Tymkyn handily placed. Colorado hit the front at the 3f, and then just hung on to beat Tymkyn narrowly. Our Leo set the early pace but Gold Tax took command at the back straight, leading274 words
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Article329 1971-03-02 15 Lim Kee Chan - By Lim Kee Chan The Asian Golf Circuit (formerly known as the Far East Circuit) has made fantastic strides over the past decade.. Mr. Leonardo "Skip" Gulnto, the Circuit chairman said today there were three major reasons for this. Increase in the number of329 words
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Article794 1971-03-02 15 Provisional draw for the pro-am tournament of the Singapore Open golf championship to be played over the' Bukit course tomorrow: Ist Tee 7.30 ajn.—C. Yingyongket and M. Laokwanaslt, B. F. Laz&res; 7.37—M. Sasaki and J. W. Stewart (1), S. Kauai; 7.44 —S. Hiya&hl and T. Tayanganan, Arlffin Isa794 words
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Article190 1971-03-02 15 From Blue Peter in Ipoh Hitam Manis II worked well on the soft track at Ipoh this morning. Ridden by Johnny Miller, Hitam Manis n strode out easily over 3f in 40 4/5. Due to heavy rain last night, the number two grass track was190 words
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Article115 1971-03-02 15 Tokyo, Tuesday Mexican junior lightweight Ricardo Arrendopdo impressed Japanese boxing writers with his technique yesterday In three rounds of public sparring his world title light here on Thursday. The 21-year-old Mexican, pr e p a ring to challenge World Boxing Association champion Hlroshl Kobayashi, showed good combination115 words
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Article417 1971-03-02 15 Jeffrey Low - NEW NATION BIG WALK By Jeffrey Low Even grandfathers will have a place in the sun when the New Nation Big Walk starts off on May 23. Already we have had word that many of last year's veteran competitors will be taking part. And they will417 words
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Article103 1971-03-02 15 Reuter Christchurch, Tuesday Opposing captains Ray Illingworth of England and New Zealand's Graham Dowling criticised the Lancaster Park pitch after England had won the first test by eight wickets here yesterday. Dowling said: "It was close to the worst pitch I have ever played on inReuter - 103 words
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Advertisement650 1971-03-02 14 NEWN&nON ACCOMMODATION VACANT PASIR PANJANG (5 m.s.) furnished unfurnished high closs spacious 2-storey semi-detached bungalow. Available now. Contact Ton *****4 S'pore. EXECUTIVE FLAT—Ford Mansion luxuriously furnished with 2 airconditioners, rent $1,500/-. Principals only, contact Mr. Lee *****1 S'pore. SINGLE FURNISHED ROOM to let 330-B, Guillemard Rd., S'pore 14. Tel: *****4650 words
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Miscellaneous60 1971-03-02 14 DR. KILDARE by Ken Bald Seconps AFTER PR. HARRY APLE/ LEAVES BLAIR, PR. KILPARE NOTICES ANOTHER FIGURE... PIP HE COME FROM ANP IMAGINE HE'S FOLLOWING L* APLEY?? LM ....ONLY...I'M NOT IMAGINING 1T... HE IS STALKING HIM.. 5 i &'A R a i i I i I RIP KIRBY by John60 words
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Miscellaneous276 1971-03-02 14 NEW NATION CROSSWORD s 9 Chats. 10 Nigerian native. 11 City at foot of Mt. Etna. 12 Precious stone. 13 Colombia's capital. 15 Acknowledges. 20 Partiality. 23 Tent dweller. 26 State by particulars 28 Sound of the "Lost Chord." 30 Bereft. 33 Sibilant calls for attention. 35 Ukrainian Legislature. 37276 words
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Miscellaneous363 1971-03-02 15 ••••Cat iIM( MM tats NEW NATION TUESDAY MONEYWORDS 4 A' Cat tat aM fii witt »tttr chihi Pastiat iastractias i»nr St law Mm (Mr./Hn./Hits) LETTERS Cat »IM| MM CLUES FOR A-2 1. Om of number of cords ot soon tbe quarry in pack appear* 2. Herd and durable timber 4.363 words
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Article, Illustration54 1971-03-02 16 Who needs hotpants? A magnificent girl in her midi can look just as startling. To prove it take another look at 21-year-old Cynthia Tan, long-haired, booted, belted and encased in her midi. Cynthia, a receptionist, loves the midi at night: wears a mini by day.Picture by Ali Yusoff - 54 words
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297 1971-03-02 16 SHIRLEY MANASSEH - There are males aplenty —if you're not particular SHIRLEY MANASSEH For every 1000 Singaporean females there are 1062 males. And when you look at the whole population that giv6s the girls a surplus of roughly 62,-100 males to choose from. But297 words
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Article236 1971-03-02 16 No male garb is as closely associated with the colonial era as the all-white ensemble starched white trousers and well-pressed white jacket. The 'tuans' and the 'keranis' wore them. And you are bound to notice them In pre-war photographs of Singapore, and even the rest of Asia.236 words
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Article305 1971-03-02 16 Buckingham Palace will be looking its best when the Emperor and Empress of Japan pay their state visit to London in October. The previous month the Queen and her family are away on holiday at their Scottish home of ancient Balmoral Castle and during their305 words
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Article85 1971-03-02 16 AH POOR: Why do so many of our restaurants have their air-conditioning turned on so cold? It's reached the stage where if you go out at night you have to wrap up against the gales of frigid air you encounter in most places. > MEI UN: Why are85 words
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426 1971-03-02 16 In these enlightened days, not only is every door open, to the expectant mother. It is even held back for her. The career woman may continue her job for as long as she wishes—or until she can't reach her desk.426 words
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Advertisement72 1971-03-02 16 Parker-Knoll h Simply and smoothly adjusts to 3 different positions. Relax in our Recliner and find out what comfort really is. It's a new conception in Relaxation. Available at PR,CE ***** ***** ROBINSONS tRAFFLES PLACE SINGAPORE I MUST NEW NATION Please arrange delivery to: Name Address Return this form to:72 words
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Miscellaneous351 1971-03-02 16 5 Siagapara 6.00 Opening and Woobinda 0.30 News in Brief 6.35 Interlude i 6.45 It's Happening in Singapore (Chinese) 7.05 For the Family (Chinese Repeat) 7.40 News in Chinese 7.50 21st Century The Mighty Atom 8.15 Another Song Another Melody (English Repeat) 8.30 My Favourite Martian 9.00 News and Newsreel351 words
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Miscellaneous397 1971-03-02 16 Trust your lucky star IF irs YOUR BIRTHDAY Born today, you are one of those dependable people always able to on one more responsibility, always able to respond Intensely to every stimulus, always ready, willing, and able to assume and to perform whatever duties come your way. You must take397 words
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