New Nation, 18 May 1972
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Title Section15 1972-05-18 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Thursday evening, May 18, 1972 No. 408 Price 15 cents NEW NATION15 words
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Article101 1972-05-18 1 Trading was moderate and selective this morning. Prices were generally moving up marginally during the first 45 minutes. Straits Steamship gained six cents to $3.16, but eased to $3.10. Haw Par made five cents to $5.55, Sim Llm three cents to $1.32. F.C. Wire three cents to101 words
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Article10 1972-05-18 1 Police reported 58 accidents yesterday. Sevep were serious.10 words
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Article68 1972-05-18 1 Tokyo, Thursday. A bomb exploded in a crowded bus in a northern Japanese city yesterday, injuring at least 36 people. Police said the explosive, apparently planted under a passenger seat, went off while the bus with about 50 people abroad, was passing through Sendai, a68 words
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Article40 1972-05-18 1 The Ministry of Health said today that another cholera case has been discovered. The victim, the 16th so far, came from Radin Mas, off Kampong Bahru. All 1611 males and five females—have been warded in hospital.40 words
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341 1972-05-18 1 The collection of swill from Housing Board flats in the Macpherson Road Estate is believed to be the reason behind the secret society gang clash in Circuit Road, two days ago. A youth was murdered and another seriously injured341 words
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Article39 1972-05-18 1 Baghdad, Thursday The Iraqi Government has given foreign oil companies two weeks to put forward a satisfactory offer in reply to Iraq's demands made during recent negotiations, the official Iraq news agency said today.39 words
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Article28 1972-05-18 1 Paris, Thursday. The sunny province of Aries yesterday gave Queen Elizabeth the most enthusiastic welcome she has yet seen on her five-day State visit to France.28 words
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Article20 1972-05-18 1 Seoul, Thursday. South Korea today recognised Bangladesh as a sovereign independent state, the Foreign Ministry here announced.20 words
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Article, Illustration368 1972-05-18 1 Washington, Thursday A doctor attending wounded Alabama Governor, Mr. George Wallace, said yesterday, there was less than a 50-50 chance that he will ever walk again. Even if he can walk, he will probably need leg braces. Dr. James Galbralth, a neuroUPI radio picture - 368 words
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Article49 1972-05-18 1 Colombo, Thursday A commission of five Supreme Court judges was appointed yesterday to try suspects Involved In an abortive leftwing Insurrection In April last year, the Justice Ministry announced. The government yesterday also lifted the ban on meetings. processions and demonstrations Imposed In March last year.49 words
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Article44 1972-05-18 1 Rio de Janeiro, Thursday. —Several people were killed and dozens injured in a train crash in Sao Paulo last night, government officials said. The train was derailed after a collision with a cart which was crossing the line, the officials said.44 words
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Article362 1972-05-18 1 Four big trade unions representing about 22,000 workers in the private sector are expected to submit claims to employers for the 13th month salary amounting to about $19 million —and wage increases totalling about $500,000. This is the second option recommended by the National Wages362 words
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Article288 1972-05-18 1 Re-thinking has got nothing to do with Singapore's investment potential, say London sources Plessey, the third largest electrical and electronics company in Britain, is rescheduling plans to invest $75 million in an electronics complex in Singapore. Plessey announced its plans here in July 1970.288 words
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Article64 1972-05-18 1 Saigon, Thursday—South Vietnamese forces fought an estimated 500 communist troops 40 miles east of Saigon in supposedly pacified Phuoc Tuy province yesterday, and reported killing 97 North Vietnamese. The Saigon High Command said the battle was just three miles southwest of Due Thanh, within sight of the64 words
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Article74 1972-05-18 1 Bangkok, Thursday. American vice president Mr. Splro Agnew today assured Thai leaders that the United States stood by its commitment to defend Thailand against foreign aggression, the ruling National Executive council said. After a two-hour meeting between Mr. Agnew and Thai leaders, the council said he74 words
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Article32 1972-05-18 1 Bwgtoit, Thursday—An FlO5 thunder Jet crashlanded at Korat Royal Thai Air Force base here yesterday, caught fire and then exploded, killing three Thai and two American firefighters.32 words
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Advertisement108 1972-05-18 1 inSIDE todrv PACE 4: tdgar Koh .it the cinem.i PACE 6. The Americans may be going home, PAGE 6: A new way of life in East Java from jackie Sam in Jakarta. PACES 8 9; Edu cation: Broadsheet: Salinger s The Catcher m the Rye.' PACE 11: Chosts and fortune108 words
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Advertisement125 1972-05-18 1 your security and protection is our concern-let plan it fnrynu We have a 1:4:7 Plan which is specially tailored to meet the needs of the average to the low income group on easy payments for as low as 25 cts per day. Call on us for a discussion today. Plan125 words
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Article333 1972-05-18 2 How do you go about bridging the generation gap? Speakers at a forum yesterday suggested the introduction of parent-teach er-children associations. A University of Singapore arts slucent, Mr. Kirpal Singh, said such associations would be an improvement over the present parent-teacher associations found in333 words
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Article266 1972-05-18 2 Wee Beng Huat - ...because YOU just don't care By Wee Beng Huat Lack of safety consclousness among househ old e r s and apathy of some neighbours are the main causes for the Increase in house-breaking cases in Singapore. For the past 4% months, a total of 871266 words
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381 1972-05-18 2 Tfce Singapore Police Force will hold its biggest ever display for the public on June 3 at the jalan Besar Stadium. Over 1000 police officers both men and women will show off their talents In a two-hour performance of trick riding on381 words
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Article, Illustration327 1972-05-18 2 Long Kum Thong - By Long Kum Thong You might have seen HIM selling hot-dogs in the corner of Hock Lam Street or in the vicinity of Crosby House. And SHI often helped during her lunch hour. All for the sake of raising funds to make their dream come327 words
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Article16 1972-05-18 2 A 20-man trade delegation from New Zealand will arrive in Singapore on Sept. 25.16 words
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449 1972-05-18 2 An International Labour Organisation expert in Industrial Safety and Health has pointed out that the indirect costs of accidents in factories are many times higher than the visible costs. In the latest issue of the National Youth Training Institute's journal Mr.449 words
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Article37 1972-05-18 2 Dr. Toh Chin Chye, the MP for Rochore, will present the special community centre Identity card for 1972-1973 to members of the Rochore Citizens Consultative Committee at the Rochore Community Centre tomorrow at 7.30 p.m.37 words
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Article32 1972-05-18 2 The Consulate General of the Republic of Argentina will celebrate its National Day with a party at the Imperial Hotel's Roof Top Bar next Thursday from noon to 1.30 p.m.32 words
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Article169 1972-05-18 2 A joint exhibition by two graduates of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts opened at the Victoria Memorial Hall last night. Mr. Lai Kul-Fang and Miss Koh Lee-Lee have about 160 paintings on display. Mr. Lai, 36, has been away from Singapore for nine years,169 words
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Article18 1972-05-18 2 The Tanjong Pagar community centre will hold a baby show at its premises on June 25.18 words
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Article57 1972-05-18 2 Mr. Wong Nang Jang, resident vice-president of the First National City Bank, will open a painting exlbltion by Mr. Tay Chee Toh at Alpha Gallery in Alexandra Road at 6.30 pjn. The exhibition will be on dally from 10 ajn. to 6 p.m. until June57 words
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Advertisement104 1972-05-18 2 SERANGOON HOTEL 305, Scrongoon Rood (opposite President Shopping Centre) Singopore 8, Tels: *****1, *****8, *****3. OPEN FOR BUSINESS 47 SfKiMi sir conditioned end carpeted WWW, bathrooms ettecbed. Control locoUtv situeted eeer shopping complex, rwto—>», niteelubs end owwiowH pork. Ample cor pork spec* eveilebJodey ft eight. Room Teriff Single room $25.00104 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous486 1972-05-18 2 HBPPEmncs WHAT'S ON TODAY Dr. Lee Chiaw Meng, Minister of State for Education, will officially open the HOTEL AND CATERING TRAINING SCHOOL at Nasslm Hill at 7.30 p.m. Mr. Lim Guan Hoo, M.P. for BUKIT MERAH, will officiate at the balloting of the sale of 144 units of three-room improved)486 words
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Miscellaneous145 1972-05-18 2 Iran In world 34-27 C 31-23 C 34-24 C 23-21 C 32-24 C 30-22 C 24-17 C 21-8 C 23-14 C 14-7 C 14-6 C 17-11 C 24-14 C 19-13 C 16-9 C 12-7 C 21-11 C Singapore Singapore's weather forecast from 1 p.m. to 6 pjn. Occasional scattered showers145 words
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Miscellaneous122 1972-05-18 2 Today's winning number W' If the last six digits' of your Singapore identity card number are those shown above, you can claim a $100 Post Office Savings Bank Gift Voucher. Your voucher will be paid into a Post Office Savings Bank account in your name. CaU with your Identity card122 words
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Article, Illustration221 1972-05-18 3 Police constable Abu Bakar bin Siri of Swettenham Road likes coconuts. So ne brought back five of them from a trip to his brother's house in Kota Tinggi two weeks ago. Notning unusual. But when he noticed a slight growth at the base of one of the221 words
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171 1972-05-18 3 The Customs Department today released the names of 24 of its officers promoted to the rank of Senior Customs Officers from this month. All those appointed SCOs —the largest batch have served a minimum period of four years and have passed the relevant171 words
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Article54 1972-05-18 3 Bogota, Thursday. At e people have been killed la landslides and an unknown number are missing in the emerald mining town of Muzo, about 60 piles (100 km) northeast of here. The slides were caused by keavy rains. Among the identllled dead were five children, two54 words
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Article19 1972-05-18 3 London, Thursday.— Two workmen were killed yesterday when part of a grain elevator collapsed at LiverPool docks.19 words
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Article219 1972-05-18 3 Over 100 inquiries have been received by the Public Works Department since it launched its tree and shrub planting scheme recently. Forms have been sent to those making inquiries. Under the scheme, the PWD will undertake to plant a tree of the applicant's choice for219 words
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Article34 1972-05-18 3 rZrZJ 0 Thursday JdSto Ctot" con "»Wal a team A since late April A spokesman said t£terest Se in ad ,i ex F res sed to! commercial jets. Boein K' s34 words
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405 1972-05-18 3 Ivan Lim - Hope to set up offices across Causeway By Ivan Lim Singapore traders are now trying to set up business across the Causeway. This follows the Malaysian Government's decision to enforce its ban on the imports of Chinese goods through the Republic on May 27.405 words
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Article109 1972-05-18 3 The Singapore Indian Education Trust is to launch a fund-raising campaign and a membership drive next month. About $30,000 to $40,000 are expected to be raised from well-wishers, variety shows and cultural dances. He said: "The money raised will be invested and the interest derived109 words
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Article154 1972-05-18 3 The 18-storey Regency Hotel, which has been lying idle in Cairnhill Circle for more than a year has been sold. According to informed sources, a local businessman has bought the uncompleted hotel for about $7 million. Dr. Humphrey Pong, a director of the hotel,154 words
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Advertisement59 1972-05-18 3 COMPETITIVE RENTAL* CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN PECK SEAH STREET 2 FLOORS OF SHOPS 6 OFFICE FLOORS SPACIOUS CAR PARK CENTRALLY AIR-CONDIT-IONED HIGH-SPEED LIFTS LETTER CHUTES RENTAL-FREE BUILT-IN CUPBOARDS ROOF GARDEN READY FOR OCCUPATION Ist OCT 1972 centrally located toM N N i i i ftf?* jTST.. Enquiries to: w S f59 words
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Article, Illustration504 1972-05-18 4 Edgar Koh - CINEMA By Edgar Koh SCREAMING TARGET starring Oliver Reed, Jill St. John and lan McShane (Odeon). For a moment Oliver Reed looks like Bruce Lee. He heaves his heavy frame, doing a series of push-ups on the parallel bar. And he broods, with dark504 words
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In Person
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Article, Illustration576 1972-05-18 4 Conducted by Ruth Moses, Tel: *****1 A BABBLE of voices floated up from the corridor, slightly shrill, highly excited and very feminine. Understandable that women are wont to speak a little louder and to feel a little less inhibited among their own576 words
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Advertisement651 1972-05-18 4 ANNOUNCEMENT We present only the best the world can offer. And bn May 29, 30, 31 and June 1 we bring to Singapore one of Britain's most famous theatre companies "THE ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE COMPANY OF EDINBURGH". Each year the Lyceum Theatre plays an important part in the Edinburgh Festival651 words
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Article274 1972-05-18 5 Long Kum Thong - Residents take quick action By Long Kum Thong Pollution in the form of flying dustrears its ugly head again in Mayflower Gardens, a residential Hills Drive. district off Sembawang Earlipr this year the neighbourhood had been polluted with an unusually thick haze of dust which seeped274 words
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316 1972-05-18 5 A special incentive ticket system will be introduced for the first ever All-Asian Star Show at the National Theatre on May 24 and 25 to boost the funds of the National Theatre Trust. Under this new scheme, two tickets will cost $50 and will be316 words
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207 1972-05-18 5 Mr. Rosihan Anwar, a prominent Indonesian journalist and editor of an influential daily, Pedoman, will speak at a seminar on Trends in Indonesia organised by the Institute of South East Asian Studies. He replaces another prominent Indonesian journalist, Mr. Mochtar Lubls who was originally207 words
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Article, Illustration122 1972-05-18 5 Doing their bit for charity that's what the YM C A Young Adults' Group di <1 when 30 of them paid a visit to the Dragon Lotus Home at Woodlands recently. The visit to the private home for the aged the first for122 words
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Article165 1972-05-18 5 Officers from the Ministry of Education have been making safety checks on science labouratory equipment in secondary schools in the Republic. This was stated by a spokesman for the Ministry of Education when commenting on a recent call by the Science Teachers' Association of Singapore165 words
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182 1972-05-18 5 Visitors to Nicoll Highway and Queen Elizabeth Walk will soon see a vast expanse of land instead of the blackish waters that for decades have washed the shore of this park. The outline of reclaiming another 168 acres of land from the sea182 words
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Article30 1972-05-18 5 The Singapore Recreation Club's softball subcommittee will hold a dance, Gemini Night, at the SRC on June 3. Tickets at $5 a couple are available at the clubhouse.30 words
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Article90 1972-05-18 5 Mrs. Ruby Chan, 31, an insurance agent, will leave here on June 4 for a twomonth world tour. The tour is the prize she won as one of the two top saleswomen of American International Assurance in Malaysia last year. Mrs. Chan, a90 words
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Article97 1972-05-18 5 The Italian Institute for Foreign Trade in conjunction with the International Trade Centre (Geneva) and UNCTAD/GATT will organise a special course in export promotion from September 25 to December 2. Applicants must be citizens of Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea or Burma and be in the export business.97 words
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Article354 1972-05-18 5 Tan Cher Soon - By Tan Cher Soon A child at school may sometimes be called stupid, slow and stubborn not through any fault of his own, but often due to the inability of the teacher to detect his early hearing defects. With such a hive of school activities today354 words
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Article66 1972-05-18 5 Scandinavian Airlines and Thai International will send 24 of their local, staff for courses conducted by their Training School in Bangkok and Copenhagen. Courses range from basic general course for new staff to supervisory and advanced courses in service, sales and operational matters. In Copenhagen this week are66 words
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Article122 1972-05-18 5 A National Stamp Exhibition SINGPEX 1972 will be held at the Victoria Memorial Hall from August 8 to 13. The display, organised by the Government, the Singapore Stamp Club and the Singapore Philatelic Society, will be part of the National Day Celebrations. It aims at122 words
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Article37 1972-05-18 5 The National Trades Union Congress will hold a closing ceremony for participants of its residential leadership training course at the National Youth Leadership Training Institute in South Buona Vista Road on Saturday at 11.45 a.m.37 words
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Advertisement128 1972-05-18 5 N£>AllM[@iWiE'Rj GENUINE Dimrmmuns PLUS PROMPT SERVICE RING ***** For a Free Demonstration l IMI v-r. v V V vim fZ<y •fin ft I r M II r vs/vri. $0 m t--ss%s il mm M VJ?rh AUSTASIA INDUSTRIES 282-J.PAYA LEBAR ROAD SINGAPORE 14 unsingujear DESIGN FOR MEN! STRETCHY Munsingwear briefs are128 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous339 1972-05-18 5 Students win top two prizes Do >ou know what today's quiz photograph No. 1 shows, and If you do, write or type out today's picture, and post your answers and the cutting to: Singapore Quiz New Nation V 5/ Locked Bag 15, GPO. Singapore Sj 1. Remember to put the339 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration826 1972-05-18 6 WARNER'S WORLD A senior Washington official leaned back in his chair and said bluntly: "It is still to be resoNed whether we won't become isola-' tlonlst and turn our backs on the world as we did between the wars. "I think the chances are826 words
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THE VOICE OF THE PRESS
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Article292 1972-05-18 6 What other newspapers are saying: REORGANISATION OF THE RUBBER MARKET From the statement made by the Finance Minister, Mr. Tan Slew Sin, in reply to a written question in the Dewan Ra'ayat it is clear that there is a necessity for the Government to reorganise the rubber market.292 words
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Article605 1972-05-18 6 HOW TO EXTEND AND IMPROVE DENTAL SERVICE. The first dental clinic of the NTUC Cooperative Dental-Care Society Ltd.. or Dentlcare. in the Jurong Industrial Estate, was opened by Mr. Chua Sian Chin, Minister for Health, on May 11. Professor TJL Elliott, adviser to the NTUC Co-operative,605 words
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Article288 1972-05-18 6 PROSPECT OF THE USSOVIET SUMMIT The Indo-China war is more than a localised civil war between the rival factions in the struggle for power, and it has been dragging on for so long mainly because of big powers' involvement. The recent escalation of the war in Vietnam,288 words
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Article, Illustration815 1972-05-18 6 Jackie Sam - INDONESIA From Jackie Sam Indonesian peasants are flocking In their hundreds to Kerangkates in East Java for a last look at the green valley of the Brantas. They come in their colourful best to gaze in awe and pride at their815 words
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Article620 1972-05-18 6 Ne Win's party plans a strictly independent democracy BURMA Reuter Burma will become a socialist republic in 1974 but it will maintain a strictly independent stand In international afTalrs, according to diplomatic observers. The Burma Socialist Programme Party, led by Head of State U NeReuter - 620 words
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386 1972-05-18 6 United Press International The Japanese Prime Minister, Mr. Eisaku Sato, refuses to tell anyone when he will retire, but his wife says he will step down this year after holding the reins of government for more than 7£ years. Madam Hiroko Sato,United Press International - 386 words
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Article362 1972-05-18 7 United Press International Washington, Thursday Top US defence officials believe a North Vietnamese army attach on Hue, expected any day, will be a "no holds barred" assault. The communists have four divisions poised outside Hue, with tanks and heavy artillery. The officialsUnited Press International - 362 words
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Article106 1972-05-18 7 United Press International Paris, Thursday. North Vietnam yesterday rejected any United Nations mediation role in settling the Vietnam War. The UN has no right to interfere, under any pretext, in the Vietnamese problem, the Hanoi Foreign Ministry said in a formal statement. The text ofUnited Press International - 106 words
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Article40 1972-05-18 7 Washington, Thursday— The United States yesterday conducted an underground nuclear test equivalent to less than 20,000 tons of TNT at its Nevada test site. It was the second test of this year, the Atomic Energy Commission said.40 words
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Article, Illustration79 1972-05-18 7 These three officers of the Singapore Armed Forces will soon complete training with the RAAF (Royal Australian Air Force) to prepare them for posts as air traffic controllers with the Singapore Air Defence Command. From left are Second Lieutenants Phua San Chee, 21, Chan Weng Fook, 20,79 words
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Article179 1972-05-18 7 United Press International Washington, Thursday.— Senator Edward Kennedy, whose two brothers were killed by assassins' bullets, yesterday rejected increased secret service protection as the answer to the continued shooting of political figures. Instead, he called for stronger firearms control. Mr. Kennedy's statement was Issued only hoursUnited Press International - 179 words
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Article377 1972-05-18 7 Reuter Moscow, Thursday. Soviet and US officials are working overtime to finalise preparations for President Nixon's visit to Russia next week. The Soviet press is preparing for the summit meeting with articles praising peaceful coexistence despite the grave situation in Vietnam. But while the ideologicalReuter - 377 words
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Article215 1972-05-18 7 Reuter Bonn, Thursday West Germany's c on t r oversial treaties of conciliation passed their major ratification hurdles in the Bundestag yesterday but only hal! the 496 deputies in the deadlocked Lower House voted for them. The remaining 248 either voted against or abstained. The resultReuter - 215 words
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328 1972-05-18 7 Reuter Cairo, Thursday. Egypt has asked the United States to cut by half the number of its diplomats in Cairo, the authoritative newspaper A 1 Ahram reported today. The US diplomats are attached to the Spanish Embassy which is looking after Washington'sReuter - 328 words
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207 1972-05-18 7 Reuter New York, Thursday Rice production In China last year reached a record 104 million tons, or two per cent above the 1970 crop, according to an estimate yesterday by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). The FAO study said the Increase wasReuter - 207 words
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Article56 1972-05-18 7 Washington, Thursday.— The secretary of State State William Rogers warned American youth yesterday against bad trips abroad after it Was disclosed that nearly 1000 Americans are in foreign Jails for drug violation. The sentences range from three to 15 years, with fines running into thousands of dollars56 words
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201 1972-05-18 7 Belfast, Thursday.—Bomb blasts and snipers wounded more than 20 people yesterday in a widespread outburst of Ulster violence. In Belfast, a sniper shot four Protestants walking home from work in a largely Roman Catholic area. Another 16 civilians were injured when a201 words
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Article176 1972-05-18 7 London, Thursday—Police grappled with scores of unruly school students yesterday as the militant youngsters tried to storm County Hall, headquarters of the London Education Authority. Fourteen students and 10 adults were arrested in the scuffles which followed a rally of rebel school pupils demonstra ting176 words
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Article, Illustration5635 1972-05-18 8 New Nation Education Broadsheet As Holden Caulfleld's memory of beatitude is "spat upon, ratted on" by the phoney and selfdamned, he conceives out of the resultant emotional upset the desire to be a "catcher in the rye," some sort of savior who will, in saving5,635 words
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398 1972-05-18 10 Cholera has stuck to Southeast Asia like a persistent pestilence. Every year the scare of an epidemic is raised as cholera cases are brought to light. Singapore, situated in the centre of the region has not been able Uy completely wrest itself free of this398 words
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'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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Article55 1972-05-18 10 Flipping through a photo album the other day we came across a picture of the deputy secretarygeneral of the Democratic Action Party. Mr. Fan Yew Teng. watering flowers in the garden of his party headquarters. On the reverse side of the photo was written: "Waiting for55 words
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Article293 1972-05-18 10 Before .each take-off, airline pilots go over a detailed check-list to make certain the plane is airworthy. Wing security tied to fuselage—Check. Tail assembly firmly pasted onto rear of fuselage?— Check. Hairpins holding fuselage together in place?— Check. This procedure may seem tedious, but it eliminates293 words
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Article, Illustration987 1972-05-18 10 PAKIR SINGH - PAKIR SINGH The Communist Party of Thailand had made further serious inroads into the country's northern areas and is now challenging the government's administration for effective control of certain areas. This was discovered by the Bangkok government last week when it intercepted987 words
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Letters
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Article788 1972-05-18 10 I refer to the article Stop Ivory Tower Attitude Tourist Promotion Board Told (NN, May 9), in which Mr. Chong Poh Yew, the newly elected chairman of the Tourist Guide Association of Singapore, made a series of statements. I would like to clarify and question some of788 words
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Article148 1972-05-18 10 LIM PEK HONG (Miss - LIM PEK HONG (Miss) Public Relations Officer, Housing and Development Board. Singapore, Z. I refer to the letter by Public-Minded (NN, May 12). According to the rules governing the sale of flats under the Home Ownership for the People scheme, the applicant must declare that148 words
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Article36 1972-05-18 10 JOHN CHOO - JOHN CHOO As our country progresses economically, more and better facilities for recreational activities should be provided. The need for recreational facilities is more urgent in view of the young nature of our population.36 words
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Article59 1972-05-18 10 KOH LIAN HWI - KOH LIAN HWI Ag. Registrar of Vehicles, Singapore, 7. With reference to the observations of Another Disgusted (NN, April 20) on inconsiderate bus drivers, I will appreciate if the writer will provide the registration numbers of the buses concerned, the date and time of the incidents, and59 words
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Article67 1972-05-18 10 CHAN LOY CHAN (Miss - CHAN LOY CHAN (Miss) Public Relations Officer, Public Health Division, Singapore, 3. I refer to the letter by Twice Anti-air Pollution (NN, April 29) on an obnoxious smell from a factory in Oeylang. The management of the factory concerned has engaged consultants to study the problem67 words
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Advertisement48 1972-05-18 10 Write to The Editor, New Nation, Locked Bag 15, GPO, Singapore, 1. A NEW, PURE COFFEE WE KNOW YOU WILL ENJOY mm sszzs?... Freeze Dried to retain its fresh natural coffee flavour. By Marks Spencer of England. Available in 50 g 52.50 and 100 g 54.75 ■M--v s48 words
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DIALOGUE WITH THE SPIRITS
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Article, Illustration2061 1972-05-18 11 Tan Chung Lee - Concluding of a four-part series by Tan Chung Lee Do you live by the stars or the lines on your hands? Apparently, thousands of people in Singapore do, if the number of clients lining up to see their favourite astrologer or2,061 words
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Article, Illustration1784 1972-05-18 11 For the past two weeks. I have been a s Jc i n g practically everyone I met this question: "Have you ever experienced anything supernatural?" Three out of every five said: "Yes," The sort of supernatural phenomena they experienced varied from1,784 words
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386 1972-05-18 11 Is the belief in occultism growing or dying? In this age of modern science and progress one would expect it to be non-existent. On the contrary, more and more people seem to be turning to occultism. It is not the number of people bat the386 words
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TREND
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Article, Illustration264 1972-05-18 12 Norma Tuiio is one of Australia's leading designers whose creations send young sophisticates into a swirl of high fashion. Her trademark is stark simplicity or textured elegance. Her clean straight lines project a chic image whether in daylight or starlight. And where she wants a littlePhotographed by STEVEN LEE - 264 words
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1017 1972-05-18 12 G. G - The male bOK G.G. Talk about male chauvinist pigs! There are—it you will pardon tne expression—lots of femaie chauvinist sows around, too. They are the women who just would not accept you (male, over-30, unmarried) as a person. You are a mere object1,017 words
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Article265 1972-05-18 12 The Melbourne Herald London, Thursday The latest development in the battle of the bulge is the big wrap up—an American idea which has just hit England. The over-weight woman is literally wrapped up in swathes of wet, warm bandages and left to sweat it outThe Melbourne Herald - 265 words
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Article, Illustration232 1972-05-18 12 Commerce and Finance Prices in general moved up mar finally bat the volame of transactions was relatively small in the share market yesterday. Fairly brisk activity continued in property counters. Central Properties, City Development, F a be r Union, Island Hotel, Island Peninsular, San Holdings, Selangor Properties and232 words
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Article132 1972-05-18 12 London, Thursday The market closed narrowly mixed yesterday in quiet trading. At 3 p.m. the Financial Times index was up 0.7 at 538.3. Kaffirs again featured higher in response to the rising gold price. Buffels, Gold Fields of S.A., Write and Western Deep were among132 words
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Article49 1972-05-18 12 London, Thursday. The Anglo-Dutch Unilever world trading concern with big stakes in foods, fats and frozen products yesterday reported a £3 million ($22 million) improvement in first quarter pre -tax profits. Operating profit rose 7 per cent on a sales improvement of 4 per cent.49 words
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Article203 1972-05-18 12 Allied Chem Alcoa Am Brands 46% Am Can 36 Am Motors AT T 42% A 4 P 8 Anaconda 20% Avon Pd Beth Steel 32% Boeing 21% Caterp Trac Chrysler 33% Coc -Cola 128% Control Data 63% Corn CI Wks 234% Dow Chem DuPont 160 5 i203 words
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270 1972-05-18 12 Reuter London, Thursday. Speculators, caught In a wave of near panic buying, pushed the price of gold up to US$5B an ounce on the London market yesterday to set a new post-war peak for the precious metal. Though turnover was light. The latestReuter - 270 words
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Article27 1972-05-18 12 London, Thursday. Tin closed steady with 120 tons, spot buyers 1470, sellers 1471, business 1472. 1470. Three month buyers 1475. sellers 1476. business 1476 1475.27 words
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278 1972-05-18 12 UPI, Reuter Santiago, Thursday Industrialised nations made a major gesture towards Third World nations seeking a greater say in international decision-making in a declaration written into the record of the UNCTAD conference here yesterday. The Group B countries at the conference WesternUPI, Reuter - 278 words
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218 1972-05-18 12 United Press International New York, Thursday Prices closed mixed yesterday in relatively light trading on the New York Stock Exchange. At the close, the Dow Jones industrial average of 30 selected blue chiD stocks was up 1.88 at 941.15. Declines led advances 708 to 668United Press International - 218 words
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Miscellaneous292 1972-05-18 12 NEW NATION CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Ball team. 5 Temporary illumination. 10 States further. 14 Using speech. 15 Composer Copland. 16 Dinah's brother. 17 Gaspar was one. 18 Part of UNESCO. 20 Product of India. 22 Geological period. 23 Established dogma. 24 Winged fruit of the maple. 25 Be nourished by.292 words
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Advertisement512 1972-05-18 13 CLASSIFIEDS PHONE 3"***** AT YOUR SEJtVICI HITACHI STEREO Tape-recorders, Model TRQ 777 Auto-Reverie with speakers. Usual $796 now $402. Hitachi Stereo Rodio cum Cassette Model TRQ 1200 S. Usual $156 now $129 ond many other well known brands to offer. At Elsons Pte. Ltd., 90 High Street, Singapore 6. Telephone512 words
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Advertisement573 1972-05-18 13 LINGUAPHONE INSTITUTE (LONDON) teoches 34 languages quickly and thoroughly. 50 year* experience, 2,000,000 successful students. Guaranteed courses bocked by optional year's correspondence course. Free demonstration at 3-33 Peninsula Shopping Centre, 3rd Floor, 3 Coleman Street, S'pore 6. Tel: ***** or 30A President Building, 320 Serangoon Road, S'pore 8. Tel: *****7573 words
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Advertisement523 1972-05-18 13 LOST ONE ROLL 8M FILM between Cold Storage and Mandarin Hotel. Finder please call *****0 S'pore for reward. MISCELLANEOUS AUSTRALIAN LECTURER (widower) seeks sincere intellectual •friends. Any nationality, religion, age 28—38. Interested home/ life, the arts, sports. Replies to Box 2104 NN, Singapore. OFFICE SPACE VACANT GOLDHILL SHOPPING CENTRB At523 words
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Advertisement599 1972-05-18 13 TUITION TUITION BY QUALIFIED TEACHER with many years experience for Primary Six and Secondary Four Students. Charges reasonable Phone: S'pore *****0 for details. GENERAL PAPER: Experienced teacher offers tuition for PreUniversity students. Tel: *****4 or *****9 S'pore. PIANO TUITION at teocher's or pupil's place. Interested phone *****5 Singapore. TV/RADIO/SALES SERVICES599 words
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Advertisement575 1972-05-18 13 archipelago special tours Loadon/USA Doily "VESAK DAY" 3 DAYS CAMERON $45/- 26/5 Dep: Bpm MALAYA/CAMERON 5/7 DAYS $80/$l2O (A/C BUS A/C ROOMS) SUNDAYS/MONDAYS EAST COAST 6 DAYS $110 5/6, 12/6 HAADYAI/SONGKHLA 6 DAYS $110 BANGKOK 11 DAYS $220 HAADY AJ BANGKOK/ CHIENGMAI 15 DAYS $280/$320/$370/ $490/ssso> 3/6, 10/6, 17/6 SAT.575 words
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Advertisement345 1972-05-18 13 PACIFIC MOTOR CREDIT Pte. Ltd., Showroom at 511, Buk.it Timah Rood, 4% m.s., S'pore 10. Tel: *****1/*****4 offers:— 1971 Mercedes 200, F/Cortina 200 a GXL, Colt Golont 1500 A 2, Morris 1300 GT, Mozda 1000; 1970 Chevrolet Impala Automatic Aircond., Toyota Corona 1900SL hard-top aircond., Datsun 1200 aircond., F/Cortina Stationwagon,345 words
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Advertisement304 1972-05-18 13 IMF Professional NEW NATION MONITOR LOUDSPEAKERS Demonstration At: AUDIO SERVICES 12 St. Gregory Place, Singapore 6. Tel: *****3 Open On Sundays 10 a.m.—4 p.m. 20cts per word APPOINTMENTS M©bil ENGINEI FOR CAREER IN SPECIALIST TECHNICAL/ MARKETING SERVICE WORK After initial training in Company procedure and products, the successful candidate will304 words
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2676 1972-05-18 14 SATURDAY CLASS 2 DIV. 4—6F ($9000—***** TO WINNER) ***** FOREST JIM a (Income) Tan 7 9.00 ***** TIMOR MALAYSIA g (Sarawak) E Breukelen 7 9.00 ***** BEAUTY BEAUTY a (Sui Sui) Jaafar 6 9.00 9306 THE CHAIRMAN a (HT Wee) Allan 5 8.13 ***** BLAH2,676 words
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Article511 1972-05-18 14 SCRATCHINGS SATURDAY RACE 1: 2.15 pm. CI Five Div 2-5 1/2F Whispering Wind, Utasan. Emergency Acceptor: No. 17 Malaysia U. RACE 2: 2.45 pm. CI Five Div 4-7F Pantas, Winning Style, Page Boy. RACE 3: 3.15 pm. CI Five Div 3 7F Ni. Emergency Acceptor: No.511 words
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Article183 1972-05-18 14 Bangkok, Thursday. South Korea yesterday entered the final of the Asian Cup football tournament here when it edged out Thailand 2-1 in a penalty goal kicking contest. The overtime action was called when regular play ended in a goalless draw and two 15-minute tiebreakers ended one-all. Watched183 words
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Article507 1972-05-18 14 W v.H0 vV J I hear on the grapevine that there is in the very near future the possibility of seeing open golf events on a slightly smaller scale than the Singapore Open being implemented here. So our local pro's and caddies should be getting507 words
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Article, Illustration500 1972-05-18 14 By Blue Peter Penang, Thursday Bucephalus did a splendid workout in the company of Ectopic on a good track at Penang this morning. With Laurie Johnson in the saddle Bucephalus covered 3f in 39 3/5 without being extended. Winner of his last two starts Bucephalus500 words
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Miscellaneous115 1972-05-18 14 DR. KILDARE MISS BETTINA-- I'M NOT TRYING TO "WRECK* YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH TONV MORGAN. BUT lAM INTERESTEPIM j TONY'S HEALTH... y- I COULDN'T STAND ANOTHER MORALIZING LECTURE 50... IF YOU'LL. EXCUSE MY ROTTEN ©7 MANNERS.. WHAT LIES DID YOU TELL HIM ABOUT ME... THAT MAN WHO JUST LEPT HERE 5115 words
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Article, Illustration509 1972-05-18 15 Rezgui Guizanl, the boxing promoter who is down $10,000 from three promotions received yet another big blow this week which nearly cost him his next programme at a very last minute. Guizanl had arranged a double 10-round programme to be supported by three amateur509 words
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Article240 1972-05-18 15 A blistering spell of 8-22 by St. Joseph's skipper Maithiri de Sllva gave them an easy four wicket win over Swiss Cottage in the SCA inter-school cricket at Balestler Road, yesterday. Maithiri'B spin attack was simply unplayable and the Swiss Cottage side was bundled out for240 words
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Article479 1972-05-18 15 London, Thursday—The Australian cricketers emerged from the first day of their match against Hampshire here; yesterday with their pride Intact despite a mauling by the English county's early batsmen. David Turner, a 23-year-old left-hander, received a standing ovation after scoring 131 in 196 minutes off the479 words
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Article160 1972-05-18 15 Gene Swinstead - By Gene Swinstead The National Sports Promotion Board has asked the United States for the services of three athletics coaches to prepare teams for the 7th SEAP Games to be held here next year. The assistant director of the NBPB, Dr. Lindy Lin, said today160 words
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Article119 1972-05-18 15 Durban, Thursday.—England opened their sevenmatch rugby union tour "of South Africa with a thoroughly competent 19-0 win over a useful Natal provincial side yesterday. A 30,000 crowd saw the English team run up a 13-0 lead In the first half, playing with a stiff wind at their119 words
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Article34 1972-05-18 15 Rangoon Road Secondary School will hold its annual athletic meet at Farrer Park on June 3at 2.00 p.m. Mr. Lee Yee Nan of Extra CurricUlar Activities Centre will give away the prizes.34 words
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Article67 1972-05-18 15 Paris, Thursday—Olympique Marseille last night moved to within four points of their second French soccer league championship with a 2-1 away win over Paris St. Germain. Two first half goals by Kula and Novl were enough to keep their four point lead over Nimes at the too of67 words
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Article280 1972-05-18 15 London, Thursday.—Tottenham Hotspur scored their second triumph in European club football here last night when they won the UEFA Cup by drawing 1-1 with Wolverhampton Wanderers, also of the English division, in the second leg of the final. Tottenham who won the European Cup Winners'280 words
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Article29 1972-05-18 15 Birmingham, England Thursday—Jose Legra of Spain retained his European featherweight title last night by outpointing Tommy Olencross of Scotland on a majority decision over 15 rounds.29 words
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Article68 1972-05-18 15 Bangalore, India, Thursday. Australia took a winning 3-0 lead in the Eastern zone Davis Cup tennis final against India here yesterday. Colin Dibley and Geoff Masters of Australia beat Jaideep Mukherjea jand Premjit Lall 6-2 6-4 3-6 6-3 in yesterday's doubles to clinch victory in the tie.68 words
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Article28 1972-05-18 15 AMERICAN LEAGUE Minnesota 8 Chicago 1 Cleveland 2 New York 1 NATIONAL LEAGUE rWfbnatl 2 San Franc. I Chicago 3 Phillies 2 Pittsburgh 12 St Louis28 words
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Advertisement578 1972-05-18 15 m BANGKOK BANK LIMITED (Incorporated in Thailand) BALANCE SHEET AS AT JUNE, 30, 1971 CAPITAL AND LIABILITIES DEPOSITS BALANCES DDE TO FOREIGN CORRESPONDENTS DRAFTS AND REMITTANCES PAYABLE OTHER LIABILITIES CAPITAL AND RESERVES Capital Reserves Undivided Profit LIABILITIES ON ACCEPTANCES AND GUARANTEES AS PER CONTRA Notes: Thai Government Securities nominal value578 words
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Article76 1972-05-18 16 Banker Dermot Dewls is fed up with the silent, brolly-clutching brigade who ride to and from work on the train with him each day. He is planning a chatup campaign to break the barrier of silence that has existed for 15 years. He wants fellow chatters76 words
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Article303 1972-05-18 16 It was the headline of the month—and one which no Italian thought he would ever see: "Pinocchio's father runs off with blue-haired fairy." And It was true, allowing for some journalistic licence. Italian children and adults are currently enjoying an eight-part television series, produced in303 words
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Article39 1972-05-18 16 MEI LIN: Get your bat out, the Chinese ping pong team is coming to Singapore. AH FOOK: Not only that; the 19th Asian Film Festival is to be held here. Two big events to look forward to.39 words
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Article, Illustration62 1972-05-18 16 Lisa Cheong has a penchant for painting. At home and at work (she's a receptionist at the Apollo Hotel) she loves to have paintings around her, though she's not so keen about having her own work on display. "I paint whenever I can but like toPicture by Jerry Seh - 62 words
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Article153 1972-05-18 16 Today is Thursday. May 18. the 139 th day of 1972 with 227 to follow: THE MOON: Between Its new phase and first quarter. THE MORNING STARS: Mercury and Jupiter. THE EVENING STARS: Venus, Mars and Saturn. Those born on this day are under the sign of Taurus. American153 words
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Article28 1972-05-18 16 Some 200 Spanish wives In suburban Santuchu have voted at a specially-called meeting to boycott roast chicken for 10 days In protest at rising living costs.28 words
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802 1972-05-18 16 Jackie Sam - From Jackie Sam in Jakarta Jakarta has a total clamp-down on sounding of car horns at night. So the city by night provides strong contrast to the almost ear-splitting sounds of the day. But in most places, the stillness of the night is often broken by802 words
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Advertisement133 1972-05-18 16 Andre, the man with the platinum voice Brought back by popular demand, Billy Andre will now be appearing at the fabulous Tiara until May 27! The fabulous Tiara, 136 metres above sea level, provides a panoramic viaw of three countries. It offers unsurpassed French cuisine, selected wines and service in133 words
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Miscellaneous949 1972-05-18 16 Trust your lucky star IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are one of those fortunate persons to whom unexpected benefits will come periodically throughout life to bolster morale, confidence, and self-esteem. Although you are ambitious, you need not labour as hard at fulfilling ambition as many others, for you949 words
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