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Title Section14 1971-03-17 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Wednesday evening, March 17, 1971 No. 50 Price 15 cents [NLAV^TION^I14 words
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Article58 1971-03-17 1 LATE NEWS Buenos Aires, Wednesday. —Heavily armed police patrolled the street of Cordoba yesterday after one person was killed and 14 injured in widespread rioting on Monday. Reinforcements and armoured cars were hurriedly flown to Cordoba from Buenos Aires last night after some 10,000 rioters rampaged58 words
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Article86 1971-03-17 1 Seven police dogs were today used to retrieve monkeys shot in a culling operation in the grounds of the Botanic Gardens. The gardens were closed from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. while the shoot was underway. Police manned each of the five gates to prevent86 words
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Article381 1971-03-17 1 Rogers reports success as another base abandoned New Nation Foreign Service Washington, Wednesday The South Vietnamese operation in Lao 3 is "fluid" but has been a success, according to the U.S. Secretary of State Mr. William Rogers. He told a Press conference that it had neverNew Nation Foreign Service - 381 words
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Article334 1971-03-17 1 Reuter Colombo, Wednesday A state of emergency has been declared throughout Ceylon and troops are standing guard at key points on the island. The Governor General, Mr. William Gopallawa, declared the emergency on the advice of the Prime Minister Mrs. Bandranaike, according to a special news bulletin onReuter - 334 words
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Article, Illustration214 1971-03-17 1 The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Singapore, Dr. Toh Chin Chye, has asked the University of Singapore Society to vacate its clubhouse in Guild House by June. It is believed that Guild House will be converted into Chinese library to house the valuable collection214 words
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196 1971-03-17 1 Reuter Tel Aviv, Wednesday A father and son facing murder charges were shot in court here yesterday by the brother of the man they stood accused of killing. One of the men was killed Instantly, the other was badly wounded and a youngReuter - 196 words
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Article, Illustration223 1971-03-17 1 HE SERVED BRITISH FOR 23 YEARS A Malaysian Army captain who has served the British Army for 23 years was today presented with a medal of the Member of the Order of the British Empire at a parade at the Princess Mary Barracks. The presentation was223 words
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Article108 1971-03-17 1 Jakarta, Wednesday. The Indonesian Government has no definite plans yet to develop Batam Island, 11 miles south of Singapore, as a new tourist resort, an official of the Directorate General for Tourism said yesterday. "There's a lot to be done to convert that Island Into108 words
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Article49 1971-03-17 1 Jakarta, Wednesday A tiger attacked and killed a boo keeper while he was cleaning up Its cage in Surabaya, east Java, Antara news agency reported yesterday. Parmin, 38, a zoo keeper for 14 years, apparently forgot to lock up the tiger before cleaning Its cage.49 words
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Article26 1971-03-17 1 London, Wednesday—Following Government pressure, British tobacco manufacturers hare agreed to print "Smoking can damage your health" warnings on cigarette packets sold in the country.26 words
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Article27 1971-03-17 1 Moscow, Wednesday—Japan and the Soviet Union yesterday signed an agreement to open the first regular air fink between the two oountrles In Far East.27 words
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188 1971-03-17 1 The deer which gored a factory worker to death at the Sin Heng Chan feedmill factory yesterday may escape execution after all at least until next week. Its owner Mr. Eng Llat Kiang a director of the factory, is still in Ipoh188 words
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Article135 1971-03-17 1 United Industrial Corporation was officially quoted on the Stock Exchange this morning. The Singaporebased company has a paid up capital of $l3 million following public subscriptions of four million $1 par shares at 50 cents premium. It opened at $1.50 before drifting to $1.47 on a turnover135 words
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192 1971-03-17 2 Soil investigation at the mouth of the Kranji River for the $5l-million reservoir is near completion. It Is understood that construction work will begin next month. The reservoir being built by the Public utilities Board, with the assistance of the Asian Development Bank.192 words
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Article85 1971-03-17 2 Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday—Malaysia Is to recruit another 400 Indonesian teachers by 1974 to teach mathematics and science In Malay-medium schools, the Education Minister, Mr. Hussaln Onn, disclosed yesterday. There are already 144 Indonesian graduates teaching In this country. Although Malay Is the national and85 words
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Article54 1971-03-17 2 London, Wednesday Britain's chief test pilot for the supersonic Concorde, Mr. Brian Trubshaw, said yesterday the plane's noise problem would be overcome. "The production model will have a different nozzle which will be much more potent in dealing with noise," Mr. Trubshaw said on leaving London airport54 words
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Article89 1971-03-17 2 Canberra, Wednesday Demonstrators at "sit-ins" In government buildings will be liable to fines of up to As2so and three months In prison under legislation which went before the Federal Parliament here last night. A bill Introduced by At-torney-General Tom Hughes also provides the first specific89 words
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Article, Illustration255 1971-03-17 2 Help your neighbour grew from protest on tax issue MMBMBBIMMP The campaign to promote good relations between the residents of Watten Estate was catching on "very fast," Mr. Paul Foo Yoon Sen, president of the Watten Estate Owners' and Residents' Association, said today. "Circulars giving details255 words
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Article180 1971-03-17 2 Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday The Government has approved an additional $2B million as second supplementary estimate to cover spending by ministries and departments last year. There was a recent vote Of $36.5 million in the first supplementary estimates to cover operating expenses. Among additional expenditure is180 words
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122 1971-03-17 2 Jakarta, Wednesday. Jakarta Governor All Sadlkln has urged urgent efforts to Improve the quality of education In Indonesia, which he called "a national calamity." Governor Sadlkln said It should be admlted that educational conditions In this country were the worst among Asian nations. He122 words
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Article152 1971-03-17 2 Fines for owners of the 1511 vehicles booked last month for emitting excessive smoke totalled $50,000. Goods vehicles were the biggest offenders with 871 cases. The load of the goods on the lorries caused them to strain the engines and emit the smoke, according to152 words
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106 1971-03-17 2 Hong Kong, Wednesday— An American warship taking part In a big air-sea search for a Panamanian freighter missing In the South China Sea has rescued one survivor, a government spokesman reported. The unidentified survivor was In good condition and was picked up from106 words
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Article26 1971-03-17 2 Canberra, Wednesday—A large squad of police searched Parliament House for a boms yesterday after an anonymous phone call was received at Australia's police headquarters.26 words
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Article306 1971-03-17 2 Collection dates back 3000 years The Singapore Numismatic Association has offered for sale to its members a large collection of ancient Chinese coins. The comprehensive collection dates back over 3000 years to when some of the first metal money was in circulation. Comprising over 2000 pieces,306 words
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Article102 1971-03-17 2 Rome, Wednesday—Dog lovers are demanding prosecution of Italian film director Lucio Fulci, alleging that six dogs were tortured and killed for a scene in his film, A Lizard with a Woman's Skin. The film, a crime story starring Stanley Baker, Florinda Bolkan and Jean Sorel,102 words
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Article66 1971-03-17 2 Berne, Wednesday Switzerland's Lower House of Parliament yesterday voted 400 million francs (£4O million) In aid to developing countries over the next three years. The house voted 122 against four for an Increased aid programme for 1971 to 1873 to provide grants and credits to66 words
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Article27 1971-03-17 2 Ankara, Wednesday—The death toll climbed to 53 yesterday following a freak blizzard which swept the Central Anatolian Plain for almost two days without a break.27 words
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Article247 1971-03-17 2 Koala Lumpur, Wednesday The Federal Court here will soon try out tape-recorders for recording court proceedings. Dato Sheikh Abdul Rahman bin Sheikh Aba Bakar, Chief Registrar, said the tape-recorder would be used Initially in the Federal Court when one language is spoken. losing the system in247 words
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269 1971-03-17 2 Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday Filem Negara has agreed to make a documentary colour film on cancer of the cheek and tongue for the National Cancer Society. The 20-minute documentary will highlight the dangers of chewing betelnuts which is believed to be the cause269 words
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235 1971-03-17 2 Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday About 70 pupils and some teachers in two schools here are suffering from measles. The outbreak of measles was discovered by the authorities of the Jalan Termerloh Secondary Boys and Girl* Schools, on Monday. The pupils and fire teachers were235 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous107 1971-03-17 2 Weather Temperatures In world capitals yesterday: Jakarta Kuala Lumpur Bangkok Hong Kong Manila. Taipei Seoul Tokyo Naha London Paris New York San Francisco Sydney Melbourne Perth Singapore Singapore's weather forecast from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.— Fair. The weather for the 24 hours to 8 a.m. today:— Max. temp. 90.1.107 words
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Article, Illustration91 1971-03-17 3 Commander takes the salute as 200 troops step it out Major General Walter Thomas, Commander Far East Land Forces, took the salute at the review parade of the 18th Signal Regiment at Princess Barracks in Dover Road this morning. About 200 men from the Royal Corps91 words
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127 1971-03-17 3 Dr. S. D. Sehgal, a senior lecturer in mechanical engineering at the University of Singapore, will be the guest speaker at the Lions Club luncheon today at Goodwood Park Hotel. He will speak on engineering education and industries in Singapore. Twelve top German jazz127 words
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238 1971-03-17 3 The computerised age which is sweeping the world of industry and business is about to enter the world of sport in Singapore. Not the outdoor sport, but tenpin bowling. The Singapore Tenpin Bowling Congress has announced plans to introduce computerised averages and238 words
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388 1971-03-17 3 Mr. Yasuhiko Doi, editor of foreign news in the Fuji Telecasting Co., is in Singapore on an unusual mission. He flew in last week to send 28 cables to various parts of the world appealing for a ceasefire in Cambodia on388 words
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Article58 1971-03-17 3 Taipeh, Wednesday.—Taipeh's police force has been ordered into action against any girl who sports the latest western fashion craze —hot pants. The Central News Agency reported yesterday that the city police force had issued a ban on anyone wearing the revealing skin-hugging pants. The reason:58 words
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Article39 1971-03-17 3 Santiago, Wednesday The Chilean Government of Marxist President Salvador Allende yesterday took over the operations of the giant Chuqulcamata and El Salvador copper mines, Jointly owned by the state and the Anaconda company of the United States.39 words
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201 1971-03-17 3 Bus companies today welcomed the government's move to offer loans to buy new buses. Amalgamated Bus Company spokesmen said that the terms of the loans were attractive and that the repayment scheme was spread out over "a reasonable period". Local companies have ordered about201 words
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Article31 1971-03-17 3 London, Wednesday—Robert Pacey, 11, hooked a bundle of 24 one pound notes while fishing In Spalding near his home. Police said he could keep the money if it is unclaimed.31 words
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Article266 1971-03-17 3 The Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and its counterparts in Malaysia have met twice since the inaugural meeting of the joint standing committee of the tyro chambers in February last year to promote closer economic co-operation between the two countries. The last Joint meeting was held266 words
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Article380 1971-03-17 3 Man's complaint goes to Moscow The Russian government has been asked to investigate a complaint by a rubber factory manager in Johore who claims it took him six days to fly to Britain by Aeroflot with his wife, three month old baby and four-year-old daughter.380 words
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89 1971-03-17 3 Malayan Breweries' re-! port that their Special: Draught Stout, intro-; duced just over a weekago, is "going down sl treat." The two bars, Sin Peng and View Star night-club/ both in Serangoon Road,! where it is on sale during "trials" report that patrons! are89 words
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Article19 1971-03-17 3 New Delhi, Wednesday Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi will visit Britain in! June, government sources said yesterday.19 words
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Miscellaneous124 1971-03-17 3 At the cinema Cathay: I Walk The Line —1.30, 4, 6.30 and 9.30 p.m. Odeon: Zatolchl And The Roving Swordsman (Mandarin) 1.30, 4, 7 and 9.30 p.m. Orchard: Zatolchl And The Roving Swordsman (Mandarin) 1.30, 4, 7 and 9.15 p.m. Odeon-Katong: Splendid Love Affair (Mandarin) —1, 3.15, 7 and 9.15124 words
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THE WORLD
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Article424 1971-03-17 4 Hopeful signs in the talks to stop the split, say observers New Nation Foreign Service Dacca, Wednesday President Yahya Khan and the powerful East Pakistan leader, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. talked together for 2£ hours here yesterday in an attempt to solve the country's political crisis. They agreedNew Nation Foreign Service - 424 words
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160 1971-03-17 4 United Press International New York, Wednesday A bank embezzlement case involving an amount estimated at more than US$6 million has been disclosed in Chicago. It is thought to be one of the largest amounts of money ever embezzled from a bank. The FBIUnited Press International - 160 words
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Article129 1971-03-17 4 Canberra. Wednesday—A Panamanian freighter Is drifting abandoned In the Indian Ocean somewhere southwest of Australia, the Shipping Minister, Mr. Peter Nixon, disclosed yesterday. Mr. Nixon said the freighter Henna, of unknown tonnage, reached South Australia recently to load wheat. His department ruled the ship unseaworthy and129 words
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Article172 1971-03-17 4 Reuter New Delhi, Wednesday The Times of India yesterday said a bloodbath could be avoided in Pakistan if President Yahya Khan talked with East Pakistan leader, Sheikh Mujibur Rehman, on the basis of the Sheikh's Awami League's autonomy programme. The paper's lead editorial said: "TheReuter - 172 words
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202 1971-03-17 4 Reuter London, Wednesday A 43-year-old housewife yesterday won a near-record £334,000 on the football pools thanks to a system which always includes the number 13. Mrs. Joan Wilkes of Leamington Spa, Central England, explained her unique system to reporters after collecting the cheque forReuter - 202 words
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Article92 1971-03-17 4 New York, Wednesday— The pre-trial hearing of Black militant Angela Davis was delayed twice yesterday In An Rafael. California, by two telephoned bomb threats. Some 1200 people fled the Marin county civic centre and hall of Justice following the first bomb threat. Then only minutes92 words
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Article, Illustration117 1971-03-17 4 Thousands of sprigs of shamrock were woven together to make this huge Irish harp. It was brought to London recently by Sgt. Patrick Donnelly of the Irish Guards Regimental Band who also had with him thousands of sprigs which will be handed over to117 words
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Article, Illustration307 1971-03-17 4 Reuter Paris, Wednesday American actress Jane Fonda has carried her anti-war campaign into Europe with an attack on the US government and Press. Miss Fonda, who flew here from the US yesterday, accused the US government of censoring the Press and concealing the fact thatReuter - 307 words
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Article174 1971-03-17 4 United Press International Moscow, Wednesday The Soviet TUI44 supersonic jetliner may go into domestic passenger service this autumn, western aviation sources said yesterday. It would be the first supersonic transport aircraft (SST) to carry commercial passengers and fly them faster than sound. Aerofipt, theUnited Press International - 174 words
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390 1971-03-17 4 Reuter Brussels, Wednesday Britain called on the Six yesterday to make May as the moment of truth in negotiations for British entry into the Common Market. In an attempt to restore lost momentum to the eight month old talks, Britain's chiefReuter - 390 words
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340 1971-03-17 4 Reuter New York, Wednesday Lieutenant William Calley's lawyer told his court martial jury yesterday that to convict him of the alleged My Lai massacre would shatter the US army's image "beyond all recognition." Lawyer Mr. George Latimer, in his closing arguments to the sixReuter - 340 words
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Article75 1971-03-17 4 Washington, Wednesday —The Secretary of State, Mr. William Rogers, yesterday reiterated UJS. willingness for improved relations with China and said it hopes Peking will become more active in world affairs as time goes on. He tola a press conference that recent moves to liberalise trade with75 words
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Article365 1971-03-17 4 Reuter Los Angeles, Wednesday Mary Brunner, Charges Manson's 27-year-old former mistress, yesterday risked the death sentence to testify that her earlier story which sent a young pop singer to the condemned cell was completely untrue. Miss Brunner's two lawyers hovered at the railing of the court,Reuter - 365 words
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255 1971-03-17 4 Reuter London. Wednesday Major shipping nations meeting here have agreed to enforce a system of two-way traffic rules for the world's over crowded sea lanes. The decision was reached at on Monday night at a of the 16-nation maritime safety committee _S e MaritimeReuter - 255 words
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Article, Illustration182 1971-03-17 5 Reuter *2 rk > Wednesday f mas Dewey, former governor of New York and twice an unsuccessful Republican presidential candidate, died yesterday in Florida. i 68, was re°i? *f? nda y from the beart institute. He BBl H4rbour near He was defeated by Franklin D. Roosevelt inReuter - 182 words
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Article, Illustration144 1971-03-17 5 United Press International London, Wednesday Bebe Daniels, star of screen, TV and radio who appeared in more than 300 films in her life-time, died suddenly from a cerebral haemorrhage yesterday at her London apartment. She was 70. "I am completely shattered andUnited Press International - 144 words
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Article255 1971-03-17 5 Reuter Jerusalem, Wednesday The Israeli Prime Minister, Mrs. Golda Meir, has told Parliament that Israel has no intention of accepting any sort of international guarantees as a substitute for agreed, defensible borders. She won an overwhelming vote of confidence after outlining a peace platform rulingReuter - 255 words
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Article193 1971-03-17 5 United Press International Tokyo, Wednesday A delegation consisting of about 100 Japanese workers from various labour organisations in Osaka will visit Communist China this year, it was disclosed yesterday. It will be the biggest Japanese workers delegation to visit Peking at one time since theUnited Press International - 193 words
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Article58 1971-03-17 5 Jakarta, Wednesday Construction work will start later this month in Bandung, 200 kilometres south-east of here, on a joint Japanese Indonesian factory that will produce textile machinery. The factory, a joint venture between three Japanese firms Suzuki Loom Industry, Nichimen and Hamamatsu) and two Indonesian58 words
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Article133 1971-03-17 5 Reuter Bangkok, Wednesday The Thai Foreign Minister, Mr. Thanat Khoman, said yesterday that Thailand would have no objection to North Vietnam joining the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN). But he indicated that this was unlikely as the Communist countries had accused ASEAN of being underReuter - 133 words
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149 1971-03-17 5 Reuter Bandar Seri Begawan, Wednesday The Brunei Government h&s notified oil companies here it would shortly begin negotiations on a new price agreement, reliable sources said yesterday. The oil-rich sultanate has called for the talks as a result of the new agreementReuter - 149 words
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Article406 1971-03-17 5 Rogers plea for Israeli move Reuter Washington, Wednesday The US Secretary of State, Mr. William Rogers, has urged Israel to commit itself to a withdrawal from occupied Arab territory, warning that failure to reach a Middle East settlement soon will increase the risk of a third worldReuter - 406 words
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Article229 1971-03-17 5 Warning to Indons studying with Reds Reuter Jakarta, Wednesday Indonesian students in Communist countries have been warned that their passports will be revoked if they do not return home at the end of their studies. The Indonesian Foreign Minister, Mr. Adam Malik, said yesterday that theReuter - 229 words
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Article485 1971-03-17 5 Peking gives details of latest space shot Reuter Hon? Kong, Wednesday China has broken a two-week-old silence on its second space satellite and indicated that a more powerful rocket was used to launch it. The new Chinese satellite, blasted aloft on March 3, weighed 486 lbs.,Reuter - 485 words
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Article283 1971-03-17 5 Reuter Melbourne, Wednesday Robert Bailey, a 37-year-old Briton who faked his own suicide so he could start a new life with a dark-haired Peruvian woman, last night faced the threat of being ordered out of Australia. As Gavina Contreras, the woman he has admittedReuter - 283 words
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Article24 1971-03-17 5 Los Angeles, Wednesday— A woman gave birth to quintuplets in Van Nuys early yesterday but one of the infants, a bQy. was stillborn.24 words
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Article, Illustration38 1971-03-17 5 The Indian Prime Minister, Mrs. Indira Gandhi, smears coloring on the face of her son, Sanjay Gandhi, during celebration marking the Hindu festival of "holL" Mrs. Gandhi received an overwhelming majority in the recent Indian elections.38 words
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Article118 1971-03-17 5 Reuter Paris, Wednesday. Pilots and management of France's three major airlines yesterday settled a dispute that shut down French commercial aviation for almost a month. After a marathon 14-hour bargaining session which continued throughout the night, the two sides reached an agreement which will allow 160Reuter - 118 words
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Article197 1971-03-17 6 New Nation Foreign Service London, Wednesday The British Government is going to seek and stamp out work-shy scroungers who are robbing the country's social security system to the tune of more than three million pounds a year. A former High Court judge hasNew Nation Foreign Service - 197 words
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Article30 1971-03-17 6 Hamburg, Wednesday The world's biggest nuclear power station, producing 1300 megawatts of electricity, is to be built near the mouth of the Weser River in northern West Germany.30 words
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285 1971-03-17 6 Melbourne Herald Hong Kong, Wednesday Peking's ability to make mischief or take advantage in the Pakistani crisis is negated, ironically, by the close and expedient Chinese ties with West Pakistan. Any open or covert Chinese support or encouragement for the violent separatist forcesMelbourne Herald - 285 words
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Article95 1971-03-17 6 Cape Town, Wednesday.— The South African Premier, Mr. John Vorster, will hold a full-scale Press conference on March 30, his first since he assumed the Prime Ministership in 1966, the Department of Information announced yesterday. A spokesman for the department said Invitations to the press conference95 words
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Article370 1971-03-17 6 Reds drive through in asbestos clothes The Australian Saigon, Wednesday Communist lorry drivers are wearing asbestos clothes to drive through "tunnels of fire" created by American bombers along sections of the Ho Chi Minh Trail, a North Vietnamese reporter disclosed in a Hanoi newspaper yesterday. ■HieThe Australian - 370 words
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Article297 1971-03-17 6 Singapore suggests new approach to urgent tasks Reuter New York, Wednesday Singapore has suggested a new approach by the United Nations for dealing with its "new and urgent tasks," particularly in matters connected with the environment, the sea-bed and outer space. It wants the UN specialReuter - 297 words
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Article, Illustration49 1971-03-17 6 Japan's Emperor Hirohito and Empress Nagako inspect the ruins of their fire-destroyed villa during a visit to Hayana. The Imperial Villa was set on fire by a schizophrenic youth six weeks ago. The arsonist surrendered to police a few days after the devastating blaze.49 words
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Advertisement339 1971-03-17 6 n new rending course for Singapore The Primary Situational English course is based on a most successful, tried and proven method of teaching English the Situation?! Method. It is especially applicable in Singapore where the children do not have an "English" background. Q. 2 Has the course been approved by339 words
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COMMENT
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Article886 1971-03-17 7 Pakir Singh - Indonesian politics cooled in the old hotbeds of political activity From Pakir Singh In donesian elections are not arousing any east Java 111 r heated P° utica l debate in central and f come as a surprise to many observers ?£JPvi c s_ for tbese886 words
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Article, Illustration686 1971-03-17 7 Arthur Dommen - Ten years of nibbling away government-controlled territory in Laos From Arthur Dommen A trip by motorised canoe Pak Ou, an isolated spot a couple of hours upriver from the royal capital of Luang Prabang is the end of the line. For beyond, it is Communist686 words
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Article582 1971-03-17 7 Edmund Stevens - From Edmund Stevens The swarms of shoplifters that prey upon department stores in Western cities have Russian counterparts. In the Soviet Union large-scale shoplifting is a comparatively recent phenomenon, one consequences of the increased availability and variety of consumer goods. There was a time when582 words
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Article356 1971-03-17 8 It was painstakingly clear at the ASean ministerial conference in Manila that the countries of the region are not yet ready for bold initiative in regional economic co-operation. There is much to be said for hastening slowly until there is the requisite substructure of confident356 words
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Article, Illustration643 1971-03-17 8 DICK WILSON - DICK WILSON What is so extraordinary about Singapore is not that the cultural Great Divide between the Chinese and Western traditions exists, but that its existence is so unobtrusive. In spite of rapid modernisation and the deliberate nourishing of the multicultural idea643 words
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Letters
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Article374 1971-03-17 8 SYED ABUBAKAR ALSAGOFF - SYED ABUBAKAR ALSAGOFF I would like to state a case for Muhammad Ali. Five hundred Singaporeans, filled with rage and utterly disgusted with the result of the March 9th fight between All and Joe Frazier, have sent a signed protest to the promoters of the374 words
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Article99 1971-03-17 8 T.K. KIM - T.K. KIM The coverage of SouthEast Asian affairs by your paper has been a welcome feature for Singaporeans who do need to know what is going on in the countries around them. But we also'need to know more about ourselves especially In the political, social and99 words
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Article57 1971-03-17 8 ALAN ONG - ALAN ONG Your articles In "Wheels" are Informative to potential car-buyers as they are all written in simple, straightforward English, easy to understand and with not-too-many technical details. On my behalf and on behalf of potential car-buyers, I would be very happy Mr. Watklna, if you could feature57 words
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825 1971-03-17 8 Part Two -by New Nation writer in Bali Guide books, tourist pamphlets and other promotional literature have been singly responsible for the overevocation of the magic and splendour of Bali. And taking their cue from such sources, writers825 words
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The voice of the Press
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Article155 1971-03-17 8 What the other newspapers are saying: The denial by Nixon, Rogers, Laird and even McCloskey that the US is planning any military action in South-East Asia which would threaten China, is Is virtually a 20th century version of the nursery rhyme, "Be Good, Little Lamb," in which155 words
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Article138 1971-03-17 8 A number of problems are causing concern at Nanyang University. First, how much effort have its staff and students made to provide a motive force for social progress? The more Important role of university education is to cultivate the kind of youths who are alive to138 words
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Article84 1971-03-17 8 Mrs. Indira Gandhi's overwhelming victory in the Indian general elections clearly Indicates that the electorate of India has given its full support to the Prime Minister's socialist policies. Since she has now achieved absolute majority, she need not any more depend on the support of the Communists and84 words
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Article94 1971-03-17 8 Prime Minister McMahon's decision to delay the announcement of his ministry is understandable. What 1s not understandable is his sudden, almost impetuous decision to award Mr. Gorton the Ministry for Defence. If Mr. Gorton should seek to regain power, then the Defence Department could become the base for94 words
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Article, Illustration2608 1971-03-17 9 HOW TO CONSULT THE FAMOUS I CHING Copyright Alfred Douglas 1971. Excerpts taken from "The Oracle of Change," published by Victor Gollancs Ltd. The I Ching (pronounced Yee Jing) or Oracle of Change, is one of the oldest books in the world. Although its origin isCopyright Alfred Douglas 1971. Excerpts taken from "The Oracle of Change," published by Victor Gollancs Ltd. - 2,608 words
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EDUCATION
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Article, Illustration720 1971-03-17 10 Student Forum —today Edgar Koh visits the Singapore Polytechnic This is a very feasible idea. Women in Britain and the United States are fighting for their rights. Singapore should also have such a movement. By right, women should be given720 words
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Article, Illustration848 1971-03-17 10 Patrick de Souza - Local youths spend a year in America By Patrick de Souza Staying with families in the United States was trying at times for young Singaporeans but there were moments of fun. Five local youths who stayed with families in the United States for one year said848 words
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Advertisement319 1971-03-17 10 A reference library of Science, Nature and the world's Cultures v'v.V HE PUUTS SlVtfJtV VCHUMIS rjATIJWf S( It f AOHII) s I UIIUHI s HI s s T!VL L f-L i b J .yUu iii' j r e 'L* J; £9gVI r IM«HlMsaesfc> v SsiSWES? LLAbS'HED bVbUV ,-..v. L L.B319 words
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Article, Illustration101 1971-03-17 11 She loves the minis, bat she thinks that pants are hMM marvellous especially those bright ones that are always neat and In fashion Cheers for pants that everyone loves. Cecilia (left) is in a super red, charcoal jumpsuit. It's all neatness, zipness with small black sleeves and two101 words
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1236 1971-03-17 11 TRISH SHEPPARD - Freedom vital tor children to develop own personality By TRISH SHEPPARD "What do you do with your children when you go away?" I am often asked. The reaction to my reply is nearly always the same, horror. "You mean you1,236 words
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Article337 1971-03-17 11 Elizabeth Choo - Bigger role today than ever By Elizabeth Choo We no longer ask whether women should work but how they can serve, their families best, how they can develop and fulfil themselves and how they contribute best to society. New family patterns have evolved in Singapore. The single337 words
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Advertisement127 1971-03-17 11 A FASHION THAT IS HERE TO STAY! MAGIC FROM ENGLAND! SOXY BOOTS (SUMMER BOOTS) New available at Beta t in all loading shoe shops and Departmental stores. Singapore: $14.90 per pair. Malaysia: $15.90 par pair. They ore socks that make shoes look like Boots, or Boots that are as convenient127 words
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Advertisement59 1971-03-17 11 EVERYBODY IS READING NEW NATION'S SHOPPING GUIDE Yes, New Nation's Shopping Guide provides a wealth of information for shoppers who have the power to buy what you sell. RATES Casual $6.50 per column inch Weekly $5.00 per column inch Twice/Thrice weekly $4.00 per column inch. YOU CAN COUNT ON NEW59 words
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Article316 1971-03-17 12 LESLIE TAN - ONE MILLION A YEAR NOW LESLIE TAN Brldgestone Singapore Company (Pte) Limited has reached the production volume of one million tyres annually. The monthly output consists of 40,000 bicycle tyres, 25,000 car tyres and 22,500 other vehicle tyres, including motor cycles and commercial vehicles. Brldgestone Malaysia316 words
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Article89 1971-03-17 12 Jakarta, Wednesday. Trade Minister Mr. Sumitro Djojohadlkusumo has set up a special preparatory committee to establish an Indonesian rubber exchange market. A military spokesman said the committee is expected to complete Its work in five months and the rubber exchange will be set up after that. The89 words
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Article234 1971-03-17 12 Allied Chem 28 Alcoa Am Branda 49% Am Can 36% Am Motora AT ft T 48% A 4 P 22 Anaconda 22% Avon Pd Beth Steel 22% Boeing 23 Caterp Trac 47% Chrysler 28% 92% Control Data 65% Corn G1 Wka 240 Dow Chem 87 DuPont 140%234 words
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Article1070 1971-03-17 12 ALL YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT THE STOCK EXCHANGE COUNTERS INDUSTRIALS 1970-1971 1 wk. 4 wks. Closing Price last Divid. P/E TurnHigh Low ago Stock Boyera Sellers Sale Yield Ratio Over 4.50 2.60 2.85 2.90 Allied Chocolate 2.75 2.85 2.83 4.4N 17.9 1.90 0.84} 1.28 1.18 Ben1,070 words
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Article232 1971-03-17 12 The Singapore Hyatt Hotel opened its doors to guests this week. They will be accommodated in 200 rooms on two floors which are completed, and ready for occupation. The ground-floor reception area and the Chin-Chin bar and the Garden Terrace coffee house are now open232 words
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Article45 1971-03-17 12 TAIPEH, Wed. Nationalist China's currency is one of the most stable in the world, Finance Minister Mr. K.T. Li said here. Inflation has been kept under good control and the economy continued to grdw at oncfe of the worlds highest rates, he said.45 words
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289 1971-03-17 12 United Press International New York, Wednesday Prices advanced in heavy trading on the New York stock exchange yesterday. A turnover of 22,270,000 shares was about four million shares ahead of Monday's. The Dow Jones industrial average was up 6.44 at 014.64United Press International - 289 words
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328 1971-03-17 12 United Press International London, Wednesday Industrial shares lost an early show of strength and closed dull on the stock market yesterday after buyers failed to follow through an initial marking up of prices on Wall Street's overnight performance. The industrial indexUnited Press International - 328 words
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190 1971-03-17 12 NG EK HOON - NG EK HOON Singaporeans may soon be able to eat rice made from corn, and may not even know the difference. Resembling rice in appearance and taste, cornrice will be produced by a $4 million factory in Jurong. The mill, first in Singapore, is owned190 words
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Advertisement142 1971-03-17 12 LIBYAN THREAT TO CUT OFF SUPPLIES KEEP MAJOR OILS UNDER A CLOUD L you meet the new wherever you go That's because the Datsun 1200 is such a great success. It looks big. Feels big. But measures small. Superbly proportioned, that's why. Everything just right. In the right places. Performs142 words
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Advertisement89 1971-03-17 12 DOW JONES AVERAGE CRACKS THE 900 BARRIER FOR FIRST TIME SINCE JUNE 1969 PUBLIC BANK BERHAD DIVIDEND ANNOUNCEMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT o diriclend of V/ 2% lets income tax ot 40% will be paid on 23rd April, 1971 to oil shareholders on the Coinpony's Register of Members on89 words
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Article, Illustration440 1971-03-17 13 Sonny Yap - Chinese show their form CAMERA ON SCHOOLS Words: Sonny Yap Chinese medium schools are now threatening to puncture the "monopoly" of their English-stream counterparts in badminton. No longer are they basking in the glorious tradition of only playing basketball and volleyball. Their students have fallen inPictures: Steven Lee - 440 words
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Article, Illustration547 1971-03-17 14 Jeffrey Low - By Jeffrey Low Singapore will lose one of the best scrum-halves in its rugby history when John Davies, 23, of the Royal Marines returns home to Wales in May. In hardly a year's stay here. Davles has made such a tremendous Impression that the547 words
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Article316 1971-03-17 14 A leading Australian manufacturer of "tailored" golf clubs Precision Golf Forging Pty. Ltd. has decided to make Singapore the Far East base of the growing sale of its products. Announcing this today, Mr. W. J. Bosley, manager of the newly opened local branch, said that316 words
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Article30 1971-03-17 14 Melbourne, WednesdayLeslie O'Brien FleetwoodSmith, former Australian Test bowler, died in hospital here yesterday. He was 60, and had been suffering from a chest ailment for some months.30 words
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805 1971-03-17 14 New York, Monday They still call it the "House that Ruth Built," and this is only fair. Babe Ruth hit 326 of his record 714 home runs in Yankee Stadium. He patrolled right field there from 1923, the year the stadium opened,805 words
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Article37 1971-03-17 14 The Ist Battalion Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment of Singapore meet Hong Kong's 10th Gurkha Rifle in the final of the Far East Land Forces basketball championship at the Tanglin Gymnasium today at 3 p.m.37 words
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Article188 1971-03-17 14 New Zealand's motorracing ace, Graeme Lawrence, may not b$ able to compete in the Singapore Grand Pril because he is unable tO sell his car. Lawrence was to have purchased an American Formula "B" car but th{ deal did not come through^ He Is trying188 words
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Article102 1971-03-17 14 Los Angeles. Wednesday— Argentine heavyweight Oscar Bonavena said here yesterday that the hand injury from a car accident would keep him out of boding for four months and he was returning to Buenos Aires for an operation. Bonavena's left hand was broken in two places yestei>102 words
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Article25 1971-03-17 14 Windsor Park, Belfast, Wednesday—Distillery beat Coleraine by two goals to one in the Irish Football Association Cup semi-final replay here last night.25 words
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Article2799 1971-03-17 15 SATURDAY CLASS 1 DIV. 2 6F ($12,500 $8,750 to winner) (BTD Teh 6 9 .00 ***** JALDAST a (Don Jack) ***** lUIT ARM a (L A Y) 5 Hi £6428 HIGHLAND INN a (O&mpia) Teh 5 !ij ***** EAST COAST OCEANVaJcky) 002 RENDEZVOUS a (Auric)2,799 words
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Article, Illustration355 1971-03-17 15 By Blue Peter The Joker did a splendid gallop cm a good track at Bukit Tlmah this morning. Ridden by K. Velu, The Joker sprinted smartly over 3f in 36 2/5. On this gallop, The Joker is worth an each-way bet in the CI. 3355 words
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102 1971-03-17 15 Cheltenham, England, Wednesday. Star Australian chaser Crisp scored a spectacular win on the opening day of the National Hunt Festival meeting here yesterday. Crisp, who had his first race in England only last week, walked away with the £3681 National Hunt two-mile champion chase by102 words
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Article196 1971-03-17 15 Reuter London, Wednesday Joe Bugner, 21, won the British, European and Commonwealth heavyweight boxing titles by outpointing the holder, 36-year-old Henry Cooper, over 15 rounds here last night. Cooper announced his retirement from the ring In his dressing room after the fight. "I thought itReuter - 196 words
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147 1971-03-17 15 London, Wednesday. Liverpool snatched a 25th minute goal and held on grimly to their lead to beat Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 in the English F.A. Cup quaterflnal replay at the Tottenham ground here last night. The defeat was the first suffered by Tottenham in a cup147 words
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356 1971-03-17 15 Two more schools have indicated that they will take part in the New Nation Big Walk on May 23. They are the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus and St Patrick's School. CHLJ have indicated that they will field a team or even356 words
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Article159 1971-03-17 15 United Press International Georgetown, Wednesday The Indian cricketers declined Guyana skipper, Rohan Kanhai's challenge and played out the final day of the match at Bourda here today to a tame draw. Set to get 327 for victory in 330 minutes, the Indians batted defensively and drearilyUnited Press International - 159 words
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Advertisement510 1971-03-17 14 accommodation VACANT DIST. 28 J ALAN TAII SfREMPI Nos. 2, 2-A, 4, 4-A, 6-A. 8, 10-A, 12-A, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 26 26-A, 28-A, 34, 34-A, and 36-A. 2 rooms fully furnished and supply water/lighting. Rent $3OO/- p.m. Contact Mr. Koh Tel: ***** S'pore. CALIFORNIAN TYPE BUNGALOW Wing Loong510 words
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Advertisement463 1971-03-17 14 POSITION VACANT WANTED AMAH live-In, aged over 30, single. Able to handle baby. Love children, can cook, speak some English. Contact Mrs. Reos, Golden Towers, Apartment, 33 Mlnto Rood, S'pore.PARIS TOURIST SKRVICK requires charming lodies (any nationality) for social escorts. Call S'pore *****3 or write to 435 A River Valley463 words
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Miscellaneous99 1971-03-17 14 DR. KILDARE PIP YfcXJR SOW TELL you HOW HE HOPES TO MAKE THE MONEY HE PLANS TO USE HELPING YOU tyy. AMP THE CHILDREN MRS. APLEY? by Ken Bald HE SAYS HE'S GOING TO LEAVE THE SALT MINES... 1 GUESS THAT MEANS THE <" HOSPITAL HE'S > INTERNIN' AT ANP99 words
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Miscellaneous255 1971-03-17 14 NEW NATION CROSSWORD; V ACROSS 1 Tale. 5 Ingredient In cookery. 9 Fiery Items. 14 Cokmr 15 Woe 1b me! 16 Olve evidence of. 17 Concealment of damaging facto. 19 Money in Abadan. 20 regions. 21 Venus. 23 Oregon: Abbr. 25 Consulted. 26 Islands off Scotland. 30 Perfume. 33 Correspond.255 words
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Miscellaneous247 1971-03-17 15 llM( mm I.M^ NEW NATION WEDNESDAY MONEYWORDS 'C' Cat Mt tai >itt attor cmhu (Mr./Hn./Miss). Cat *IM| MM ItMl CLUES FOR C-3 1. Travel «w mmy. 2. UilMy to pIM 4. Vary mm 5. A laiMrt If wM WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO Cack tfaf tfeis week, lew Natiea, ifl247 words
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Article89 1971-03-17 16 AH FOOK: The Government has lined most streets in the city area and yet it is almost impossible to find a parking lot whenever I drive into the city. MEI LIN: This Is the typical statement from most of you motorists these days. I think the Government should89 words
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650 1971-03-17 16 AN ANCIENT TRADITION CAN BE DISASTROUS Gift-giving between heads of state is an ancient tradition. And great care is usually exercised to avoid any mishaps in the selection and handling of state presents. Still, unfortunate things happen. Once, Tiffany's on behalf650 words
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206 1971-03-17 16 Penniless runaway sweethearts Dorothy Dollins, 17, and Jim Blackstock, 18, fleeing from angry families in Scotland, were right out of luck till they arrived in Yorkshire and asked an Automobile Association patrolman for directions. And suddenly their despair changed to wonder, patrolman Roy Wilson, 35,206 words
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Article, Illustration65 1971-03-17 16 Cecilia Undasan was Miss Singapore last year. But she's given it a miss for a Mrs. title this year. She's just married an RAF corporal. So now she's a sft. sin. 23-year-old housewife with a zest for living and a yen for the outdoor life.Picture by Ali Yusoff - 65 words
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Article329 1971-03-17 16 WAIT FOR THE RIGHT ONE: NIXON President Nixon has said that a woman will be nominated to run for President or Vice President of the United States only when "the best person for the job happens to be a woman." The President made the statement during a329 words
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Miscellaneous358 1971-03-17 16 5 Singapore 6.05 Opening and Huckleberry Hound 6.30 News in Brief 6.35 What Others Say 6.50 Our Music Makers 7.10 Alfred Hitchcock Miss Paisley's Cat 7.40 News (C) 8.05 Ironside 9.00 News (E) 9.10 The Carol Burnett Show 10.05 Air Power 10.30 Wednesday Nite Movie "The Purple Mask" 11.55 Close358 words
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Miscellaneous66 1971-03-17 16 SHORT RIBS yftSsj -1 SNIFFY 18 Si *av: By Frank O'Neal STrTTT r? i GS Ml i IMB* P m mmmmmt K« P!v /< Sl»i !il! Z/4 ICi £^2 mm by George Fetl > i mk TMIS MM MUST A LITTLE MISTER CAPP t ©RIP SOWETHIN' TIGHT L? ENTIST i66 words
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Miscellaneous403 1971-03-17 16 Trust your lucky star IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY Born today, there Is much of the pixie about you. You enjoy a Joke whether it be a matter of the purest wit, or of the most basic knee-slapping pun. You are an excellent conversationalist, being able to carry the verbal ball403 words
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