New Nation, 18 March 1971
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Title Section16 1971-03-18 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Thursday evening, March 18, 1971 No. 51 Price 15 cents Bnkw nation 116 words
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Article11 1971-03-18 1 There were 71 traffic accidents yesterday. Seven were serious.11 words
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Article128 1971-03-18 1 Trading remained quiet on the Stock Exchange this morning. Gammons was slightly traded from $1.15 to $1.16 to $1.14 on news of proposed reorganisation and recapitalisation of the company. Blue chips and the better class stocks quietly steady. Straits Traders and Slme Darby had business passing unchanged128 words
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Article68 1971-03-18 1 LATE NEWS Saigon, Thursday—North Vietnamese anti aircraft iwImIU crews fired three times early today at US 852 bombers over southern Laos, but missed, the US military command reported. A spokesman said the bombers were striking near the northwest border of South Vietnam just below the68 words
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Article429 1971-03-18 1 Moscow alleges Peking policy plot Reuter Moscow, Thursday Soviet experts believe China Is prepared to rome to terms with the United States on a division of spheres of Influence and that it provoked border clashas with the Soviet Union to help diplomatic manoeuvres towards this goal. This IsReuter - 429 words
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365 1971-03-18 1 Support at home slips to 51 per cent Washington Post By a special correspondent Washington, Thursday President Nixon is in trouble politically. His poll ratings have slipped to 51 per cent and signs of public discontent over his policies at home and abroad areWashington Post - 365 words
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Article46 1971-03-18 1 Jakarta, Thursday.—A 30mile, two-lane expressway linking Jakarta and Bogor, costing some U8523.5m. will be built starting next year. A Public Works Ministry spokesman said the US Agency for International Development will extend credit of UBsl6m while the Indonesian Government will supply the balance.46 words
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Article36 1971-03-18 1 The body of a young woman was found at the mouth of Kallang River this morning. She was clad in brown slack and blouse. Police are still trying to trace her identity.36 words
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Article, Illustration214 1971-03-18 1 ACTRESS PUTS AMBITIONS INTO A BACK SEAT She stars with Barbra Streisand in the film On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, which opens in Singapore today. On any day, clear or otherwise, you can see that actress Linda Westover Is plain happy as214 words
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Article127 1971-03-18 1 The principal of Buona Vista Secondary School has been queried in connection with suicide of one of his pupils. Miss Teo Lay Teen, 17, a secondary four student died in hospital yesterday, after taking a botttle of medicated oil. Her twin sister Miss Teo Slew Teen127 words
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90 1971-03-18 1 Philadelphia, Thursday.— World heavyweight champion Joe Frazler has denied reports that he planned to quit the ring. "They gonna bury me," he joked In his room in St. Luke's Hospital here. He was admitted to the hospital on Monday for treatment of90 words
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Article238 1971-03-18 1 United Press international Washington, Thursday President Nixon has decided to submit to the Senate a treaty approving the return of Okinawa to Japanese jurisdiction. However, the U8 and Japan still have to reach agreement on major points to be included in the treaty. A State DepartmentUnited Press international - 238 words
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Article265 1971-03-18 1 Is the killer stag which gored to death a 62-year-old factory worker on Tuesday, alive or dead? The question remained unanswered this morning. One newspaper report this morning said the stag had been transferred safely to the Singapore Zoological Gardens in Mandai, while another265 words
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Article36 1971-03-18 1 La Paz, Thursday. The Bolivian Government handed its resignation to President Juan Jose Torres yesterday. An official announcement said the move was to allow General Torres complete freedom to form a new Government.36 words
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167 1971-03-18 2 Kuala Lumpur, Thursday A total of about 2.2 million people in West Malaysia and Singapore saw last week's telecast of the world heavyweight boxing title fight between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali. This was revealed in a television audience survey carried out In167 words
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Article253 1971-03-18 2 Kuala Lumpur, Thursday Toddy, the drink that is as old as the palm tree itself, has taken on a new dimension. It is now available in attractive bottles in bars, restaurants, night clubs and coffee shops. Hitherto, the drink, sometimes called The Poor Man's253 words
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Article, Illustration498 1971-03-18 2 Abby Tan - By Abby Tan I had to see to believe it. The fantastic world of Charlie See. The world of beautiful women, glamour and bright spotlights he dabbles in. Trying to talk to Charlie was no498 words
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Article300 1971-03-18 2 Kuala Lumpur, Thursday The Zoo Negara is looking into the possibility of breeding the almost extinct Sumatran Rhino to keep the species going. There are just about 100 of this species left In the world today with only 20 In Malaysia: The president of300 words
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Article62 1971-03-18 2 Brisbane, Thursday—Two children were killed and 23 injured when their school bus rolled 190 yd down a mount a i nslde 60 miles north-west of Brisbane yesterday. All of the children were thrown from the bus and only the driver was still in the62 words
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Article360 1971-03-18 2 Government plans 700-acre estate The Housing and Development Board is to acquire 700 acres of squatter land between the fifth and sixth mile Upper Thomson Road for a new housing estate. Sources In the Ministry of National Development told Neto Nation today that the main reason360 words
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Article196 1971-03-18 2 The Ministry of Social Affairs is quite satisfied that the national fitness exercise (NFX) campaign has caught up with the public. "NFX Is part of a whole concept of sports and we feel tnat we have Instilled the spirit in the public. It's now up196 words
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Article, Illustration301 1971-03-18 2 Activity here impresses wine and food man Travelling from one country to another to study the food and drink market Is the job of Mr. Claude Morny, 57, secretary of the International Wine and Food Society based in London. Mr. Morny who is on a stopover301 words
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Article31 1971-03-18 2 Tokyo, Tnursday. A delegation of the Japanese National Railways Labour Union, led by Mitsutoshl Ikda, has arrived in Hanoi for a friendly visit, the Vietnam News Agency reported today.31 words
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202 1971-03-18 2 Kuala Lumpur, Thursday The Commonwealth Medical Association has appointed the medical associations of Singapore and Malaya to form a Joint committee to look Into the ethics of medical practitioners. The committee is expected to sumbit Its repent at the next CMA meeting next year.202 words
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Article46 1971-03-18 2 Tokyo, Thursday—Mr. Klnya Niiseki, newly appointed Japanese Ambassador to the Soviet Union, said today the first thing he would do is to persuade the Bovlet Foreign Minister, Mr. Andrei Oromyko, to visit Japan "to promote the exchange of visits between Japanese and Soviet leaders.46 words
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190 1971-03-18 2 Kuala Lumpur, Thursday The push-button telephone which was introduced in January is not catching on with the public. It cannot be locked. The Director of Telee tones and Telegraphs, che Buyong bin Abdullah, said subscribers had no way of finding out If an190 words
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Article103 1971-03-18 2 The Hague, Thursday The World Court announced yesterday It had deferred a decision on South Africa's proposal to hold a plebiscite in the territory of Southwest Africa (Namibia) to enable the population there to express views on its political future. The announcement to defer the decision103 words
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221 1971-03-18 2 Instruments in all new aircraft imported into Singapore after 1975 should be calibrated in the metric system. This Is one of the proposals submitted by the Department of Civil Aviation to the Metrication Board in its attempt to completely adopt the221 words
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Article61 1971-03-18 2 Talpeh, Thursday—Henry Karns, president of the US Export-Import Bank, has promised his continued support for Nationalist Chinese economic development projects. Karns, who arrived here on Monday, told the American Chamber of Commerce in Talpeh his bank is prepared to "play a much more important role in61 words
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Article99 1971-03-18 2 Moscow, Thursday. Europe'B highest mountain, Mount Elbrus, is getting hotter and may explode into volcanic life In coming years, Soviet Scientists said yesterday. Tass, the Soviet news agency, said volcanologlsts found evidence of" rising temperatures in bowels of the 18,510 ft mountain in the Soviet Union's99 words
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Article24 1971-03-18 2 Manila, Thursday—Heavy pollution of the principal waters around Mann* has deprived thousands of «n*n fishermen of their livelihood, according to the Fisheries Commission.24 words
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Miscellaneous104 1971-03-18 2 Weather Temperatures in world capitals yesterday: Hong Kong 68-63 Tokyo 59-54 Manila 87-73 Taipei 78-61 Jakarta 88-75 Bangkok 91-74 Kuala Lumpur 88-72 Naha 66-57 London 53-41 Paris 50-37 Moscow 32-27 New York 49-35 San Francisco 60-42 Sydney 77-67 Melbourne 73-53 Perth 85-53 Singapore Singapore's weather forecast from 1 p.m. to104 words
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254 1971-03-18 3 The PAP could voluntarily abstain from contesting a few constituencies In the next general elections to allow some opposition members in Parliament. This suggestion was put up by Mr. Chen Yu Fu a retired executive director, at a forum on Singapore's future254 words
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Article, Illustration169 1971-03-18 3 The world's smallest electronic calculator is on the market here. It is made in Japan and has the size of a small transistor radio. Operated by a bullt-ln battery, which is re-charge-able, the calculator is three inches in height, four inches in width and six169 words
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Article77 1971-03-18 3 Tel Aviv, Thursday—lsrael's Labour Minister Yosef Almogl left here yesterday for a fortnight's tour of the Far East, during which he will visit Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand and Japan. Mr. Almogl will visit Australia and New Zealand on a fund-raising mission but meet77 words
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Article33 1971-03-18 3 Brussels, Thursday. The European Common Market is to set up a permanent mission in Washington to help improve deteriorating trade relations with the United States, a Common Market spokesman said yesterday.33 words
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Article, Illustration48 1971-03-18 3 A special parade was held at the Tanglin Hall of the Far East Land Forces to celebrate St. Patrick's Day yesterday. Here, the Chief of Staff, FARELF, Brigadier R. E. Worsley, presents shamrocks, the emblem of Ireland, to Irish Guardsmen now serving in Singapore.48 words
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Article180 1971-03-18 3 Mr. John Gorton, the former Australian Prime Minister and now Minister of Defence, left Singapore on an Air Vietnam commercial flight for Saigon this morning. Mr. Gorton, who was deKied from the leadership t week on his own casting vote following a stormy controversy between himself180 words
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342 1971-03-18 3 Houseowners in Tampines Woods, a three-year-old middle-class housing estate to be acquired by the Government for the airport expansion, are preparing themselves for a long drawn battle with the authorities in their fight for fair compensation. The estate's pro-tem action committee has obtained342 words
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Article126 1971-03-18 3 Mr. Ho Kah Leong, MP for Jurong, will open the Transworld Marine Limited in Jalan Semulun, Jurong town, this evening. The president of the Federation of Swiss Watch Manufacturers, Mr. Gerard Bauer, will arrive in Singapore tonight for a twoday visit. Mr. Bauer will126 words
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Article114 1971-03-18 3 Lido: Which Way TO The Front—l.4s, 4, 6.30, 9.15 pjn. Capitol: Scars Of Dracula—l.4s, 4, 6.30, 9.30 p.m. Bex: Vengeance Of A Snowglrl (Mandarin)—l.4s, 4, 6.30, 9.30 pjn. Sky: Vengeance Of A Snowglrl (Mandarin) —1.30, 4, 6.30, 9.15 pjn. Boxy: Vengeance Of A Snowglrl (Mandarin) —1.45, 4.15,114 words
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Article139 1971-03-18 3 A local industrialist today reacted favourably to the suggestion in Parliament by Mr. Lawrence Sia, MP for Moulmein, that amendments should be made to the labour legislation giving workers a five per cent "built-in" wage increase all round. Mr. Richard Lee Yih Jin, managing director139 words
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Article182 1971-03-18 3 A number of shareholders today welcomed the move by the Bovis and the Commonwealth Development Finance Groups to inject technical and financial assistance to revamp Gammon South-East Asia. One shareholder said the move was made in the right direction as the company was a target of182 words
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Article393 1971-03-18 3 Non-stop work on container complex The Port of Singapore handled a record number of 7000 containers last year and the PSA is now speeding up construction of its $77.6 million East Lagoon container project to handle an even greater bulk of cargo. With the present round-the-clock393 words
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THE WORLD
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Article, Illustration128 1971-03-18 4 What could be Russia's answer to the giant American Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet is the new TU-154, now under production at the aircraft plant at Kuibyshev. The new aircraft, seen here, is 50 metres long and has a wingspan of 37 metres. It will128 words
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173 1971-03-18 4 Agence France Presse Washington, Thursday Supersonic flights may produce a noticeable increase in the incidence of skin cancer, according to three scientists here today. Large numbers of supersonic flights across the United States would diminish the quantity of ozone in the stratosphere, they claimed. OzoneAgence France Presse - 173 words
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97 1971-03-18 4 Reuter Seoul, Thursday President Chung-Hee Park, who has ruled South Korea since 1961 as junta leader and elected President, was nominated yesterday to seek a third consecutive presidential term. A national convention of the ruling Democratic Republican Party attended by more than 2000 delegates nominatedReuter - 97 words
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Article435 1971-03-18 4 North Vietnamese artillery pounds bases inside Laos New Nation Foreign Service Saigon, Thursday North Vietnamese forces yesterday inflicted heavy casualties on a 1600-man Saigon force withdrawing in disarray from a battered artillery base in southern Laos. A South Vietnamese spokesman said that 66 soldiers were killedNew Nation Foreign Service - 435 words
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147 1971-03-18 4 Reuter Jakarta, Thursday The chief editor of the Muslim daily newspaper Abadi, Mr. Soemarso Soemarsono, has resigned as a candidate for the July general elections in protest against "undemocratic measures." Mr. Soemarsono was approved as one of the candidates for the Indonesian Muslim PartyReuter - 147 words
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Article109 1971-03-18 4 Reuter Tripoli, Thursday Libya is likely to announce next week a date for cutting off Medltterranean oil supplies IT Western oil companies fail to accept minimum price demands, informed sources said here yesterday. The price Increases for crude oil are being sought byReuter - 109 words
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175 1971-03-18 4 United Press international Copenhagen, Thursday About 300 Danish chemists have signed a protest against the use of chemicals by the United States in the Vietnam war. The protest also touches the moral question of the role of science in the world today.United Press international - 175 words
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Article180 1971-03-18 5 Reuter London, Thursday Between two million and three million workers are expected to strike today in the second blow to British industry within three weeks. The one-day stoppage, spearheaded by engineers with support from dockers and transport workers, was calculated to cost the countryReuter - 180 words
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187 1971-03-18 5 Reuter The Finnish Prime Minister, Mr. Ahti Karjalainen, last night handed the resignation of his coalition Government to President Urho Kekkonen. The Prime Minister resigned after the Communists, members of his five-party coalition, had voted against a Bill to free 15 items fromReuter - 187 words
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Article68 1971-03-18 5 port Moresby, ThursdaySeven people have died in fierce tribal fighting In the remote Western Highlands of Papua, New Guinea, not far from where the Duke of Edinburgh is to visit a bird sanctuary next week. The trouble started on Sundax over a border dispute between two tribes,68 words
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Article317 1971-03-18 5 United Press international Dacca, Thursday President Yahya Khan last night conceded one of the tour demands made by East Pakistan leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman after their second round of talks in three days in an attempt to end the constitutional c r is isUnited Press international - 317 words
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Article355 1971-03-18 5 Golda: We cannot trust Rogers' offer New Nation Foreign Service Jerusalem, Thursday Israel's Prime Minister, Mrs. Golda Meir said last night that Israel could not trust what the US Secretary of State Mr. William Rogers, offered. Her Impassioned speech served as the strongest reaction yet toNew Nation Foreign Service - 355 words
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Article, Illustration86 1971-03-18 5 TV»ic 12in EjrvDtian eun helped to precipitate the 1967 Middle East war. Now it is rusting, broken and Slogans for an Israeli girl soldier as she took, out over the Steaite of Tiran The gun was moved there in 1967 as part of Egypt's moves86 words
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171 1971-03-18 5 Reuter Athens, Thursday All prison camps for political detainees in Greece will be dismantled by next month, the Under Secretary for Press, Mr. George Georfalas, said here yesteray. Mr. Georgalas told a Press conference the remaining 3OP Communist political prisoners would be released nextReuter - 171 words
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Article126 1971-03-18 5 Reuter Rome, Thursday Italian police have seized large quantities of weapons in raids on a number of rightwing extremists who now face charges of attempting to overthrow the State by force. Members of the political branch of Italy's security police swooped on houses in RomeReuter - 126 words
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Article24 1971-03-18 5 Taipeh, Thurs. —An overloaded truck ploughed Into a group of children crossing a Taipeh street on Tuesday killing two and Injuring another.24 words
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156 1971-03-18 5 Uprising over cut in fish ration 40 hurt Reuter Taipeh, Thursday Peasants and fishermen have staged two anti-Communist uprisings, injuring more than 40 officials, in the South China province of Kwangtung, the Central News Agency reported. Quoting informed sources, the agency said Kwangtung. was plagued by turmoil and unrest. FortyReuter - 156 words
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295 1971-03-18 5 Reuter Colombo, Thursday Ceylon's Prime Minister, Mrs. Sirimavo Bandaranaike, has said that extreme leftwing guerrillas known as Che Guevarists are trying to plunge the island into chaos and bloodshed. "We shall not allow any dissident elements bent on creating chaos by actsReuter - 295 words
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Article222 1971-03-18 5 Reuter Perth, Thursday Western Australia's state Premier, Mr. John Tonkin, announced yesterday that a deaf mute he believed innocent of murder will be released soon after serving 10 years of a life sentence. "I believe myself he is Innocent," said Mr. Tonkin, announcing that DarrylReuter - 222 words
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Article307 1971-03-18 5 Premier expected to take in new blood Reuter New Delhi, Thursday Mrs. Indira Gandhi, confirmed as India's Prime Minister for another term is expected to form a new government today, following her massive victory in this month's general elections. The premier is expected to retain mostReuter - 307 words
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189 1971-03-18 5 Reuter Ankara, Thursday Deniz Gezmis, alleged leader of a terrorist gang which kidnapped four American airmen on March 4, will face charges carrying up to 107 years' jail, Ankara's Chief Prosecutor said yesterday. Gezmis, a former member of the extreme leftwlng revolutionary youthReuter - 189 words
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Article187 1971-03-18 5 Reuter Vienna, Thursday A senior member of the Soviet delegation to the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SIALT) is seriously ill in hospital here. Mr. O.A. Grinevsky, a top adviser from the Soviet Foreign Ministry, appa-' rently collapsed after attending an official func-. tion here on MondayReuter - 187 words
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Article132 1971-03-18 5 Reuter Bonn, Thursday East and West Germany are slowly but surely making progress in talks aimed at improving relations, chief West German negotiator, Mr. Egon Bahr, said yesterday. After their ninth rouncf of talks, lasting more than four hours, the two delegations agreed to meet againReuter - 132 words
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Article261 1971-03-18 6 Absence of Lon Nol helps it into step Reuter Phnom Penh, Thursday The Cambodian army has not reached the 200.000-man target set for the end of 1970 but a weeding out of inflated battalion lists, new arms and stepped-up regional autonomy has increased its efficiency. BeforeReuter - 261 words
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Article395 1971-03-18 6 'A man who stayed too long as Premier* Reuter Paris, Thursday General Qe Gaulle has given his long-awaited posthumous judgment on his successor, President Georges Pompidou, picturing him as a capable, practical man who leans towards caution. The General's judgment while praising Mr. Pompidou in measured terms, lacked someReuter - 395 words
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Article, Illustration35 1971-03-18 6 Egyptian frogmen seen during recent exercises "somewhere In Egypt" The exercise lasted 48 hours. The United Arab Republic forces have been undergoing intensive training since the August, 1970 ceasefire with Israel.35 words
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255 1971-03-18 6 Tel Aviv, Thursday Much to the astonishment of the Israeli army, the Egyptians on the West bank of the Suez Canal have started reconnoitering its positions on the East side with some outdated and unusual de-vices-observation balloons and a fire engine255 words
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Article102 1971-03-18 6 Rome, Thursday. Mr. Lulgi Longo, Italy's 71-year-old Communist Party chief, appeared in court here yesterday seeking a divorce from his wife Teresa, from whom he has been legally separated since 1949. Mr. Longo married Teresa Noce who became a Communist parliamentary deputy after the Second World War102 words
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Article233 1971-03-18 6 Melbourne Herald London, Thursday Fishermen of England and .Scotland, never lost for a rough word when they need one, are attacking British entry In Europe with all the lung-power and political pressure they can raise. Their counterparts In the Faroes and Iceland are alsoMelbourne Herald - 233 words
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Article, Illustration1034 1971-03-18 7 Malcolm Caldwell - Sihanouk's enemies, March 18, 1970, ended a drawn-out campaign By Malcolm Caldwell The National Assembly of Cambodia met a year ago today in rather unusual circumstances. For one thing, it was surrounded by tanks and armed soldiers. The Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, General Lon Nol,1,034 words
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756 1971-03-18 7 Lee Lescaze - From Lee Lescaze For South Vietnam, the invasion of Laos has been described as a critical test of military capability and morale. The US commander, Oen. Creighton W. Abrams, calls it critical to American plans to withdraw from Vietnam. For756 words
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Article916 1971-03-18 7 David Baird - Colony's precarious existence between conflicting ideologies From David Baird Hong Kong has often been accused of living only for today, of never thinking about tomorrow. But this, according to residents, is because there may never be another tomorrow for the colony. Recent events have demonstrated once916 words
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Article333 1971-03-18 8 When Britain's Tory Government presented its case for the renewal of sale of arms to South Africa embargoed by the previous Labour Government in response to a UN resolution condemning apartheid its central argument was the potential menace of a Russian naval presence in333 words
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810 1971-03-18 8 Al Shahab - By Al Shahab Aldous Huxley's Island, set in the Pacific in the current cold war period, featured the Palinese, a people who lived according to a code expounded by the Old Raja of Pala in "Notes on810 words
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Article, Illustration680 1971-03-18 8 JACKIE SAM - JACKIE SAM A circus with a difference came to the town last week with no animals, of course, but a dozen clowns. I have not been to one lor a good many years, and a circus without animals, I must admit*680 words
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Article696 1971-03-18 8 KWA CHONG GUAN - Letters KWA CHONG GUAN "All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players: They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts." So wrote Shakespeare and so argues A 1 Shahab as to how696 words
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The voice of the Press
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Article103 1971-03-18 8 What the other newspapers are saying: ASEAN Foreign Ministers at their recent conference expressed concern over the Indo-Chlna war situation, and therefore appeared to be more cautious and pragmatic in their approach towards the implementation of regional co-opera-tlon projects. Frankly speaking, the future development of ASEAN is103 words
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Article112 1971-03-18 8 The Malaysian Deputy Premier. Tun (Dr.) Ismail, has stated that his country has abandoned the old policy that only five countries Malaysia. Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines should be members of ASEAN. Other ASEAN members too will welcome this suggestion because it paves the way for all112 words
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Article143 1971-03-18 8 Mrs. Indra Gandhi's Congress Party now holds more than two-thirds of the seats In the Indian Parliament. But Mrs. Gandhi's troubles, far from being over, are Just beginning. At the weekend the Indian Chief Justice, Mr. S. M. Sikrl, warned Mrs. Gandhi that she would not get her143 words
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Article79 1971-03-18 8 Allegations made by certain circles that there is religious persecution in this country are more slanders. This Is because —although Islam is the official state religion—there Is complete freedom of religion in the country, and this is guaranteed by the Constitution. The Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak, himself79 words
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Miscellaneous20 1971-03-18 8 vt <% V (ft m i i f 20 5 ~/Z. i v» ass a a r i m k ;;sm/20 words
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Article, Illustration2341 1971-03-18 9 This two-part study of the overseas Chinese and the power and wealth that they hold first appeared in the March 1971 issue of Fortune magazine. Louis Kraar says that despite racial hostility in some countries and even massacres in others, this scattered nation2,341 words
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SHOPPING
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Article, Illustration466 1971-03-18 10 MOD^RJMLTVTNG Speakers these days are so designed s that they not only help in giving hours of listening pleasure but blend in beautifully with home decor The soothing, lyrical sound of music is indeed a gift for the ears and no other stereo equipment can reproduce466 words
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Article, Illustration485 1971-03-18 11 GRACIA TAY-CHEE - Mm men won batik and the woman came In gay dresses DOING THE ROUNDS WITH C GRACIA TAY-CHEE The invitation said Dress Informal, No Ties. So the men all wore their most comfortable batik, Hawaiian or latest see-through's! But the women! They knew they485 words
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Article, Illustration1006 1971-03-18 11 Helen Howard - Swap from home routine makes them happy By Helen Howard With a broad smile on her face and cheerfully humming to the soft music coming from the loudspeakers on the factory floor, the nylonoveralled woman reached up, pulled down a lever... then1,006 words
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Article843 1971-03-18 11 And some of their bites eaa be dangerous The Doctors guide x to tea.. /GOOD) Si Not uncommonly among kampong dwellers I see patients complaining of painful bites on their hands or feet which have been inflicted while they were asleep. I saw one the other843 words
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Advertisement115 1971-03-18 11 PARTIES AND ENTERTAINING YvC* C°° v* c X\L^ 1 -K* r e V* t u 5U e ra -f a* V fir 1- /C. i. t (P V*r> w •v r i, t-i; r 1 "T FULLY ILLUSTRATED IN COLOUR. $B.OO POST FREE. Dishes and ideas for every type of115 words
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Article1078 1971-03-18 12 ALL YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT THE STOCK EXCHANGE COUNTERS INDUSTRIALS 1979-1971 1 wk 4 wks. Closing Price last Dtvid. P/E TarnHigh Low aco ago Stock Buyen i Sellers Sale Yield Ratio Over 4.60 2.60 2.85 2.88 Allied Chocolate 2.87 2.83 4.4N 17.9 lJO 0.844 1.28 1.171,078 words
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Article205 1971-03-18 12 Allied Chun A'eoa Am Brand* Am Can Am Motors AT T A ft P Anaconda Avon Pd Betb Steal Boeing Caterp Trac Chrysler Coct-Colt Control Data Corn Ol Wka Dow Chexn DuPont E Kodak Fed Dept Strs Ford Mot Oen Dynam nea Elec Oen Foods General Mot205 words
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Article72 1971-03-18 12 STOCKHOLM, Thurs.—Sweden will officially announce today it does not want membership of the European Common Market because this would imperil her traditional neutrality, Government sources said. Prime Minister Mr. Olof Palme and Trade Minister Mr. KJell-Olof Feldt spent yesterday with the leaders of the three72 words
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Article91 1971-03-18 12 TOKYO, Thurs.— A factory to produce activated carbon from rubber trees will be set up in Malaysia by Joint Japanese and Malaysian Interests. The factory will be built at Fenang under the venture, to be undertaken by the TUceda Chemical Industries Company In co-operation with the91 words
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Article201 1971-03-18 12 United Press International New York, Thursday The stock market finished lower yesterday, although well above early morning levels. Trading was fairly heavy. After being down nearly 6 points at noon, the Dow Jones industrial average was off 0.62 at 914.02 at the final bell. OfUnited Press International - 201 words
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170 1971-03-18 12 United Press international London, Thursday Anxiety about disruption in industry stemming from the one-day strike planned for engineering workers today countered any benefit from Wall Street's strength on the stock market yesterday. The strike to protest the government's labour reform iws can hit aUnited Press international - 170 words
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Article102 1971-03-18 12 JAKARTA, Thins. The United States has extended U5556.6 million long-term credit to Indonesia In the form of wheat, wheat flour and raw ootton to be shipped within this year. Ambassador Mr. Francis Galbralth signed the new loan agreement for his government, while Foreign Minister Mr. Adam102 words
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215 1971-03-18 12 The decision by Mr. Henry Ford not to put more capital into Britain could mean a loss of about $321 million a year in investment and an even bigger eventual loss on exports. Mr. Ford has invested more than $1613 million in Britain in215 words
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Article, Illustration468 1971-03-18 12 EDGAR KOH - ...In this disturbing pollution story CINEMA By EDGAR KOH NO BLADE OF GRASS starring Nigel Davenport and Jean Wallace. The "couldn't care less" attitude adopted by man towards pollution of his environment is clearly reflected in No Blade of Grass, a disturbing drama directed by Cornel468 words
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Advertisement111 1971-03-18 12 ANALYSTS FORECAST GLOOMY OUTLOOK FOR AMERICAN ECONOMY At your service //f around the clock! r > 11 k»- i n Dv UUK t un<'i I :n C' TI n Vwhci IOCKi .!1:11 hOviis i 7 /< f ft V.I t: (k.-jU V (I s( 11( H M I l( 11111 words
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Advertisement21 1971-03-18 12 ANTI-LABOUR REFORM LAW STRIKE MAY INVOLVE TWO MILLION U.K. WORKERS uvre SV COCKTAIL LOUNGE 00p in. 3.00 ii.m NITE CLUB 9.30p,n-3.00,121 words
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Advertisement167 1971-03-18 12 BALLET MAX LOISEAUX (loy-so) Spectacular show! Modern Ballot by provocative French females! Shear romance unveilad before you. Showtime*: 10 p.m. ft 11.45 p.m. Music by Frod Ramos and Los Manilanos plus the Fishermen Call Mai-Lin# *****2 for reservations 144/170 Clemencaau Avenue. ii r i "THE GOING THING" Top musical pop167 words
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Article, Illustration498 1971-03-18 13 Sonny Yap - CAMERA ON SCHOOLS Words: Sonny Yap For a school where the main emphasis is on trade and vocational training. Gey lane. Serai Industrial Training Centre is making big strides in the sporting scene. Only a year old, the centre has produced a winning streak which shows noPictures: Jerry Seah - 498 words
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Article61 1971-03-18 14 DEATH MIL CSOL ARMANIS VAUNTINI PINTO, 61, passed away pioeifully on 18th March '71 at 2.00 a.m. leaving behind his beloved wife, 4 sons, 3 daughters, 3 sons-in-law, 2 daughters-in-law and 7 grandchildren to mourn his loss. Cortege leaves Singapore Casket on 19th March '71 ot 10.00 a.m. for St.61 words
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Article, Illustration566 1971-03-18 14 Peter Koh - By Peter Koh She stormed her way into the finals of the 1967 Seap Games table tennis tournament like a thunderbolt. Her swift tactics and smashing power impressed officials and representatives from the seven participating countries. In the finals, she thrashed her opponent566 words
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Article78 1971-03-18 14 New York, Thursday Floyd Patterson, former World heavyweight champion, has agreed to fight Terry Daniels of Dallas in a 10-round main event on April 14 at Cleveland. Since ending a two-year retirement to take another shot at gaining the title, Patterson, 36, has knocked out two78 words
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Article149 1971-03-18 14 London, Thursday. A beautiful Danish blonde with waist-long hair has been chosen by Ford to be their first full-time woman professional racing driver since Britain's Anita Taylor retired from the circuit. At 23, Miss Mette Kruuse has about 85 trophies to prove her tigerish dedication149 words
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Article27 1971-03-18 14 Valencia, Spain, Thursday France drew 8-2 with Spain, after leading 1-0 at half-time, in .their friendly soccer international before a 30,000 crowd here last night.27 words
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Article103 1971-03-18 14 New York, Thursday.— Austin Carr of Notre Dame, only the second player In the history of college basketball ever to score over 1000 points In two seasons, has been named player of the year and winner of the third annual James A. Nalsmlth Trophy. Carr,103 words
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Article91 1971-03-18 14 The Karting Club of Singapore yesterday confirmed that three karters will represent Singapore in the Sixth Asian Karting Prix at Luneta Park in Manila on Saturday and Sunday. The three karters are: Anthony Loh, Francis Lee and Philip Seow, President of the KCS. Francis Lee is91 words
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Article332 1971-03-18 14 London, Thursday The search for Superfoot got under way In Britain today. When he la finally discovered, Superfoot's life will never quite be the same again. > o Waiting for him is .a hero's welcome in the United States, an income pi more than US$6OO332 words
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Article, Illustration443 1971-03-18 15 By Blue Peter Ness Lane worked with great gusto on a yielding track at Bukit Timah this morning. Ridden by apprentice Salri, Ness Lane sprinted smartly over 3f in 37. Floral Mile (Wadi) again attracted attention when fie galloped attractively ;over Sf in 37 1/5.443 words
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Article43 1971-03-18 15 Veteran trainer Teh Say Leong of Penang has decided to call it quits in his career as horse trainer. His son, Choon Beng, has Just been granted a Grade A licence, and has over his powerful string of horses.43 words
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Article557 1971-03-18 15 SCRATCHINGS 1 Saturday RACE 1: 1.45. Clam 4 Dir 5 61 Yankee Clipper, Gala Ben; RACK 2: 1.15. Olmm 4 -Dir 6 61 Nil; RACE 8: 2.45. Class 4 Dhr. 4 Cf Arhhem. r. Forever Years; RACE 4: 2.15. Class 4 Dir 3 «f Another Bob,557 words
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Article126 1971-03-18 15 London, Thursday Hot favourite, Bula, became undisputed top fyurdler in the British Isles when he scored a •comfortable victory in the champion hurdle at Cheltenham yester- day. The Captain E. EdwardsHeathcote's brilliant six-year-old, who is now unbeaten in his 12 races, won by four lengths126 words
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Article300 1971-03-18 15 Reuter Paris, Thursday Challengers for the America's yachting cup are to meet in London in April to thrash out rules for the elimination races between the seven challengers, a spokes- man for the Societe Nautique de Marseille said here yesterday. The Societe Nautique Is one ofReuter - 300 words
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330 1971-03-18 15 Copenhagen, Thursday Asian players demonstrated their complete supremacy in the badminton world when they won all the semi-finals in the four main events in the Danish Open international championships here last night. The Danish tournament la a "dress rehearsal" for the All-England championships in London330 words
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72 1971-03-18 15 W. Williams (No. 8) of the 1st. Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment jumps with H. Limbu (No. 12) of the 10th Gurkha Rifles from Hong Kong in an attempt to hit the ball to their team-mates. Waiting are S. Davis (No. 5) of the 1st RNZIR and L. Gurung (No.72 words
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Article63 1971-03-18 15 Thirty-two schools have qualified for the semi-final round of the national volleyball tournament for primary schools now in progress. They will be competing for four titles "A" Boys, "B" Boys, "A" Girls and "B" Girls. The meet which began on March 8 will end on March63 words
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Article31 1971-03-18 15 New Tark lis I** Aaf CI Atlnto its rhlb lIS OUMO 11J BmtL n CtaeL llf MM* ltt ClmhM lt« Sea Fru. its MDwMkM lit Willi 11131 words
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Article214 1971-03-18 15 Reuter London, Thursday The English Football League won their annual encounter against the Scottish League for the sixth successive year at Hampden Park here last night, but few of the England "fringe" players in the ranks have improved their prospects of regular international football. It wasReuter - 214 words
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Article228 1971-03-18 15 New Delhi, Thursday The 1971 Indian Open golf championship, fourth leg of the Asian golf circuit, starts at the Delhi Golf Club today. The picturesque 6972-yard 73-par course, site of ruined tombs of the 17th century princes and kings of India, presents a challenge to the228 words
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Article60 1971-03-18 15 Raffles Institution, the national senior softball runner-up and > Junior champion last year showed that It was just as good in the "C" division when it beat Bukit Merah Sec. 3512 yesterday. Other results "C" Boys Dunearn Tech d. Telok Kurau 9-8. American School d. Maris60 words
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Article33 1971-03-18 15 BV7GBT LEAGUE Qmt Brit. 14 FMIM I BUGBT LBAGUE TTlliaw 11 W«VIN T. 4 BUGBT UNION AbcniM IS AbertOlefT Brietel 14 Beyal N»tt It 2STU 5 S2S? Nrwyert t Araqr f33 words
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Article13 1971-03-18 15 St George 18 Canterbury BTown 7, Cronulla Sth. 20 Newtown 7.13 words
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Article312 1971-03-18 15 Jeffrey Low - By Jeffrey Low Officials of the inaugural Commonwealth Table Tennis championships organising committee will begin their hectic rush to give VIP treatment when delegates and players from the 14 competing countries arrive today and tomorrow. They were caught unawares when two Australian players Stephen Knapp and312 words
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Article142 1971-03-18 15 Filipino riders will be making a challenge for the first time in the Singapore Grand Prix mo-tor-cycle events next month. They are: Rene Ner and Nanding Villanueva, ranked as two of the best riders In the Philippines who will be accompanied by racing car driver,142 words
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Advertisement488 1971-03-18 14 ACCOMMODATION VACANT HILLVIIW double storey terrace, 3 bedrooms, terrazzo flooring, aluminium sliding door, fountain, many extras >4OO/- p.m. Unfurnished. Avoiloble 1.4.71 Ring S.U.R.E. ***** S'pore. 2 STORIY c/terrace house in Thomson Garden fully furnished. Immediate occupation. Ring Toy (S'pore) *****9 between 10 a.m. —5 p.m. LUXURIOUSLY FURNISHED detached bungalows air-conditioned.488 words
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Advertisement500 1971-03-18 14 POSITION VACANT WANTID AMAH live-In, oged over 30, single- Able to Handle baby. Love children, can cook, speak some Engtlsh. Contact Mrs. Reas, Golden Towers, Apartment, 33 MJnbu Road, S'pore. DEVELOP YOUR SELLING CAREER WITH A GROUP OP PROFESSIONAL SALESMAN IN A MAJOR EXPORT ORIENTATED MANUFACTURING COMPANY IN SINGAPORE. Candidates500 words
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Miscellaneous97 1971-03-18 14 DR. KILOARE by Ken Bald KNOtf SOMETHING? t% SUPPOSE? TO BE A CRAZY, MIXEPHJP KIP. ALL WNM ANP A YAttt? WIPE AHP YET.„. SPOIIEP, SELF-INPULGENT BRAT THAT 1 AM... I'M A GENIUS WHEN IT COMES TO PICKIUG THE HARRY APLE/S OF THIS WORLP—?tv -aji v< iy HE'S GOOP PEOPLE, POCTOR.97 words
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Miscellaneous241 1971-03-18 14 NEW NATION CROSSWORD an am inn mmmm aa ACKOBB 1. Flower. 5 Cervine animal. 9 Feigns. IS a time: 2 words. IS On the deep. IS Fastened. 17 Deeply: S words IS Position. 30 Numerical prefix. SI Grooves. S3 Make equal: 2 words. 34 Release: 3 words. 36 Maybe-. Bp.241 words
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Miscellaneous202 1971-03-18 15 (Tnaazuc. tPQ^ii MM NEW NATION THURSDAY MONEYWORDS 4 C' W CLUES FOR C-4 1. Ym 4m'» npMt 1. 1 lay, ■■if |»h| *J9* 4. to k* m. S. I 3. May mm bft fright1. TOB mli 4. Of imtlinHi 5. Mmmy mm mU llfli kl NfviCß* WH IT YOU IAVE202 words
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Article, Illustration525 1971-03-18 16 ROSALIND CHAN - FINE IF YOU CAN QUIT WITHOUT HURTING ROSALIND CHAN People who give up smoking, it seems, can get out of one trouble right into another. Smoking may hurt your health; quitting may hurt others. I heard an alarming story about a couple who525 words
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Article59 1971-03-18 16 AH FOOK It is a pity that so many girls in Singapore are beginning to wear the midi. Nice legs are a pretty sight. MEI LIN Don't you men ever think of anything else? Anyway, midis will not be popular in Singapore as the climate is too hot.59 words
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245 1971-03-18 16 Singapore now has a dial-a-meal service which caters for officeworkers who are tired of eating out and have no time to go home for lunch. Just ring 641-492 and a home-cooked lunch packed in a polythene bag and a carton will be delivered to your245 words
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35 1971-03-18 16 WHO says we need a reason to publish a picture of a squirrel sitting on a fence? Animal lovers of the world, unite! That's what we say.35 words
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Article, Illustration55 1971-03-18 16 Here's a girl who works high up in the clouds. And when she's not up there, she's usually down on the ground slicing away at the golf course. But air hostess Inderpal Kaur, 22, will soon be permanently grounded she's getting married to her Mr.Picture by Herbert Teo - 55 words
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Miscellaneous250 1971-03-18 16 5 Siigaptre 8.30 9.00 9.10 10.00 10.20 10.35 11.25 11.55 Opening and Dr. Who News in Brief Interlude The Young Rebels News (C) What Others Say (C) Vocal Recital by Mdm. Huang Fhay Chin Here's Lucy News (E) RTS Showtime "Wank Science Report Breaking Point Magic of Music Close 8250 words
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Miscellaneous449 1971-03-18 16 Trust your lucky star IF irs YOUR BIRTHDAY BOBN today, you are an exceedingly direct, straightforward person. You wouldn't know bow to be devious even If such were demanded of you. Never, tbelees, though you know little of deceiving, you are not one whom it would be easv to fool.449 words
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