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Title Section18 1972-10-25 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Wednesday evening, October 25, 1972 No. 545 Price 15 cents SINGAPORE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 197218 words
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Article10 1972-10-25 1 Police reported 70 accidents yesterday. Six were serious.10 words
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Article196 1972-10-25 1 The share market was active for the first 45 minutes this morning. Low volume prices were improving specially in industrials. Malayan Credit dramatically rose 22 cents to $3.80. About 30.000 shares were traded in less than 10 minutes —range $3.62 —$3.80< Singapore Building also quickly gained eight196 words
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Article603 1972-10-25 1 Tan Chung Lee - Compulsory subject next year By Tan Chung Lee Sex education will be introduced in schools next year—and it will be a compulsory subject. It will be introduced first in the primary schools in the new school year and in secondary schools probably the following year. The programme603 words
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Article23 1972-10-25 1 Brussels, WednesdayPhilippines and the European Common Market <EEC) agreed yesterday on the need to establish closer and intensified relations between them.23 words
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161 1972-10-25 1 Reuter Saigon, Wednesday. President Thieu has said that South Vietnam should prepare for a ceasefire within a few months. But he denounced any truce which lacked a satisfactory political agreement. In a two-hour radio and television address last night, Mr. Thieu said heReuter - 161 words
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Article36 1972-10-25 1 Yokohama, Wednesday— Nineteen riot police were injured today as they removed left-wing demonstrators protesting against the movement of American armoured personnel carriers from the UJ3. military supply and maintenance depot at Sagamlhara, near here36 words
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Article, Illustration74 1972-10-25 1 After the bridge fall —it's debris and death Workmen carry out rescue operations in the wreckage of a partly built flyover bridge which collapsed near Woodley, England, killing several people. Tons of steel and wet cement hurtled down, carrying the workmen with it. A big rescue team of firemen andUPI radio picture - 74 words
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Article71 1972-10-25 1 Belfast Wednesday A sniper killed a teenage British soldier with a single shot in Belfast's Roman Catholic Lower Falls area last night. On a lonely road near the Irish Republic border, security forces found two more bulletriddled bodies. The bodies were found beneath roadside hedges near71 words
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309 1972-10-25 1 United Press International The Hague, Wednesday Two suitcases full of letter bombs, hand grenades and pistols have been confiscated in Amsterdam from luggage belonging to a Jordanian man carrying an Algerian diplomatic passport. The Justice Ministry said customs agents at Amsterdam's SchlpholUnited Press International - 309 words
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Article64 1972-10-25 1 Detectives from the ClD's Commercial Crimes Branch yesterday raided a house at River Valley Road and recovered 80 copies of textbooks believed to be pirated 45 copies of printing plates. A large quantity of unbound printed material was also seised. The books are titled Exercises in Technical64 words
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257 1972-10-25 1 Police have smashed a syndicate responsible for pilfering goods from the Singapore Airport, including one consignment of watches and their spare-parts worth more than $100,000. The watches and spares, meant for Australia from Zurich, were recovered by a police party from Paya Lebar Station at257 words
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Article298 1972-10-25 1 Wee Beng Huat - Girl is gang leader By Wee Beng Huat Security guards at all big hotels have been alerted to look out for a well-dressed gang, led by a pretty girl, who specialise in robbing tourists. This follows a robbery at a leading hotel recently in298 words
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Article80 1972-10-25 1 Athens, Wednesday. The known death toll from Saturday night's crash of an Olympic Airways airliner in the sea near here rose to 37 last night as divers brought up more bodies from the seabed. A total of 35 bodies have now been recovered while two are80 words
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Advertisement186 1972-10-25 1 inSIDE TODDV 0 PAGE 2- Govt, ta* move hailed PAGE 3: Cheat-proof dachmg PAGE 4; B.idgr design competition PAGE 5: Solomon King s surprise. PAGE 6: Inside Shanghai PAGE 8: Waiting tor a new sports era PAGE 10: Wixard of O* PAGE 1 1 Marriage in the stars: Scorpio PACE186 words
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Advertisement67 1972-10-25 1 The Cortina GT Continues Ford's Championship Une J \JM V vJ-' BP 1 PHiii wmw M The Cortina GT-the car for the enthusiast-offers swift, positive acceleration, effortless, high speed cruising, safe, fast braking, improved roadholding, reclining seats with integral head rests. Test drive one today. 68. Orchard Road T at67 words
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Miscellaneous0 1972-10-25 1 .&~~^&!.%*->_;/`|'$.{*@)+_=\$$.0 words
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Article720 1972-10-25 2 'More campaigns necessary' The government's new scheme, to encourage family planning among married couples has won prompt support from parents. They pointed out that more national campaigns should be launched to complement the government's measures to discourage couples from having more than two children. It720 words
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Article69 1972-10-25 2 The chairman of the Australian Chiefs of Staff Committee, Admiral Sir Victor Smith, arrived in Singapore this morning for a five-day visit. Sir Victor will call on the Minister for Defence, Dr. Goh Keng Swee, this afternoon. He will also meet the acting director of General69 words
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197 1972-10-25 2 Inche Abdul Aziz Karim, MP for Kallang, today urged the government to consider licensing vending stalls operated by the aged and handicapped people at open spaces between blocks of Housing and Development Board flats. Inche Aziz said: "There are many vending stalls197 words
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Article308 1972-10-25 2 Amendments to the Employment Act and Industrial Relations Act have been moved in Parliament to Include the recommendations of the National Wages Council. The first reading of the amendments was presented by the Labour Minister, Mr. Ong Pang Boon, at the recent sitting of Parliament.308 words
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Article132 1972-10-25 2 Prices of imported cigaretters have gone up by 10 cents for a packet of 20, a spokesman for the Singapore Tobacco Company said today. New prices of some of the imported brands are (old prices in brackets) are: Lucky Strike $1.10 ($1), Viceroy FTTL $1.10132 words
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Article39 1972-10-25 2 Japan's Ambassadordesignate to Singapore, Mr. Tokichio Uo m o to, will arrive in Singapore on Tuesday. He was Director-General of Middle Eastern and African Affairs Bureau in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before his new appoinment.39 words
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Advertisement375 1972-10-25 2 OPPORTUNITY A m sS m Beautify your home now for Christmas. We are offering special discounts on a wide selection of items for in t i iY If- 1 f ik mi» r > i HOME FURNISHING FURNISHING DEPT English Terylene Nets 72" wide. Usually priced at $4.50 per metre.375 words
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Advertisement78 1972-10-25 2 .TAG FASHIONS FOR MEN Undertakes mPHSurements on lhe spat or at clients' offices at no extra charge 24 hour suiting* possible Making trousers and shirts TEL *****2. *****5 Our mun will attend to you TAG AGENCIES PHI NATE LIMITED SHOVHOOM 23. SOUTH CANAL HGAD SINGAPORE 1. s 15 A* 278 words
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Miscellaneous421 1972-10-25 2 HBPPEnmcs wh t^y on The Parliamentary Secretary (Labour), Mr. Fong Sip Chee. will open a SCULPTURE EXHIBITION by Mr. Ng Eng Teng, at the National Library at 7.30 p.m. The MP for Bukit Panjang, Mr. Lee Yong Seng, will open the WELFARE MONTH ROAD SHOW at the Buklt Panjang community421 words
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Miscellaneous254 1972-10-25 2 [weather! in world 33-22 C. 33-25 C. 27-23 C. 30-22 C. 33-26 C. 15- 6C. 21-12 C. 33-23 C. 27-19 C. 15-11 C. 14-11 C. 24- 9C. 22-16 C. 27- 9G. 25- 9C. Singapore Singapore's weather for the 24 hours to 8 a.m. today: Max. temp.—32C. Mln. temp.—23.6C Total rainfall254 words
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149 1972-10-25 3 Twelve schools have been selected for the fin nig of the second Inter-Primary Schools Instrumental Ensemble Competition tomorrow. They include two Chinese and one Malay primary schools with the rest from English schools. For the lower primary section from Primary Two to Four149 words
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Article, Illustration356 1972-10-25 3 ...with new built-in safeguards The new metric daching being developed by the Metrication Board will have built-in features which will make cheating difficult if not impossible. Among the cheat-proof safeguards of the new instrument are: The use of a fixed rather than a movable balance weight356 words
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Article, Illustration258 1972-10-25 3 Two female editorial assistants went through a marathon three-week period of proof-reading and scored a first in Singapore's publishing industry. Shova Chatterji, 21 (above left) and Violet Chua, 23, were the driving force behind Singapore's first "instant" book Singapore General Elections written by Alex258 words
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Article263 1972-10-25 3 Singapore's representatives to the Eighth Eastern Regional Conference on Tuberculosis for Sydney tomorrow. Mr. N. C. Sen-Gupta, SATA's Medical Director and secretary-general of the Eastern Region, Dr. Chew Chin Hin, consultant chest physician at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, and Dr. Mozoomdar, senior chest physician at263 words
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Article49 1972-10-25 3 Mrs. K. Kim. President of the Singapore Sogetsu Association, presented the proceeds of their annual exhibition to three charities at a tea party in a local hotel yesterday. The St. Andrew's Mission Hospital the Little Sisters of the Poor received $13,000 each. The SPCA received $1000.49 words
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Article20 1972-10-25 3 The Higher School Certificate (Chinese) Examination and Singapore Cambridge GCE 'O' Level Examination will begin on Nov. 9.20 words
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Article214 1972-10-25 3 Just about every motorist knows how to make a Uturn but what many do not know 1s where to make it. And this is costing them thousands of dollars each month in traffic summonses. Under the Road Traffic regulations, U-turn is allowed at any road intersection214 words
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Article76 1972-10-25 3 A booklet giving useful hints on the planting and maintenance of trees has been published by the Primary Production Department for the Tree Planting Day on October 29. A copy will be given away free to anyone who buys trees and plants at the76 words
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Article29 1972-10-25 3 The Pasir Panjang Community Centre will begin a karate class for novices from Nov. 1. Training sessions will be held every Wednesday and Sunday from 7 p.m.29 words
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Advertisement176 1972-10-25 3 BealFMMMan! just 5 minutes a day with BULLWORKER is all that stands between you and a body girts admire and other men envy. Our 14-DAY FREE TRIAL PROVES IT! Girls don't go for timid men or weaklings. Girls want men who act and look like REAL MEN! And that's what176 words
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Advertisement315 1972-10-25 3 KT V I centre of the lOr fashion world. T M/%fm ft/rtf Pr% Singapore's most L I vtUyCt/?/ c) modern exclusive MEN'S SHOP men s shop 86, HIGH STREET,SINGAPORE6.TEL2IIB3 Also at: IMPERIAL HOTEL HILTON HOTEL. Introduces the Rocket Camera For the pictures you used to miss vW SIlgA Jl V/315 words
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Article, Illustration536 1972-10-25 4 The perfect setting and mood for the Italian affair SWAYING PALM trees, a refreshing breeze and dim romantic lights the scene was Just perfect, the group small and Intimate, and looking on, it felt good to see people happy and smiling. Quest of honour, DR. LEONE MUSTACCHI, *was536 words
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Article, Illustration64 1972-10-25 4 Rex, 5 (left), and Rosie, 6, are an inseparable pair. They have always lived together and are now looking for a home that is large enough to accommodate them. They are very affectionate and lively pets, and love children. They make excellent watchdogs, too. If you64 words
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382 1972-10-25 4 From the DOG HOUSE B V PG The newly-formed Singapore Kennel Club has decided to hold a competition to select a badge design for the club. Prizes of $100 for the winner, $50 for the second best entry and $25 for third will382 words
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Advertisement163 1972-10-25 4 Mamiya C 330 the one the professionals yse. Designed specially to satisfy the professional photographers' demands for speed, accuracy, simplicity of operation and versatility. The only twin lens reflex camera in the world with interchangeable lenses; equipped with a great number of outstanding features seven MamiyaSekor interchangeable lenses; built-in automatic163 words
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Advertisement125 1972-10-25 4 F. J. ISAACS PTE. LTD. Optometrists Opticians Contact Lens Practitioners 10 12, The Arcade Raffles Place Collyer Quay. Branch: SPECIALISTS' CENTRE 149, 150, Ist. Floor Orchard Road /Somerset Road. For appointments, please phone THE ARCADE SPECIALISTS' CENTRE *****. *****. *****4, *****2. DUTY FREE GOODS AT YOUR DOORSTEP! Passengers (any nationality)125 words
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239 1972-10-25 5 Singapore Association of Shipbuilders and Repairers will review offlfj*l shipping figures for this year before submitting their claim to the Port of Singapore Authority that the Increased port tariffs introduced In January have curtailed a considerable portion of the local shipPing business. SASAR's239 words
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250 1972-10-25 5 Mr. Vernon E. Perreau, president of the United Nations Association of Singapore, last night urged people not to be deterred by the fact that the UN had been unable to secure world peace—a goal It had been striving towards for the past quarter of250 words
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Article43 1972-10-25 5 •Hie Postmaster-General of Singapore has requested the public to posta their greeting cards for Hari Raya Puasa not later than November 3 to ensure delivery on time. The public Is asked to cooperate by addressing the envelopes clearly and correctly.43 words
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Article, Illustration165 1972-10-25 5 All set to go on the catwalk —in sarees Choosing a saree is fun, but no easy Job, especially when it is for a beauty contest. The twelve attractive finalists in the Deepavali Queen 1972 Contest realised this when they gathered at the Chinatown Room, Oberoi Imperial Hotel, to have165 words
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Article31 1972-10-25 5 The Singapore Society of Accountants will hold a cocktail reception in honour of Mr. A.W. Nelson, president of the Association of Certified Accountants, London, at the Mandarin Hotel on Saturday.31 words
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Article76 1972-10-25 5 The Faculty of Engineering, University of Singapore, and eight local industries will hold a seminar at the Hotel Equatorial on November 3 and 4. Dr. Toh Chin Chye, ViceChancellor of the university will address the opening session. The seminar is aimed at promoting closer communication and co-operation76 words
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Article222 1972-10-25 5 Moneylenders reply The Singapore Moneylenders' Association today denied that its members were charging interest rates higher than provided for under the Moneylenders Act. Mr. Tan Han Seng, the association's president, commenting on a report in the Chinese Press that the government was expected to impose222 words
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Article55 1972-10-25 5 Inche Rahim Ishak, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, will open a symposium on Observations and Impressions of Indonesia at Gan Eng Seng School on Friday at 8.30 a.m. Dr. Lim Boon Tiong will chair the meeting at which four students will present papers. Film slides and55 words
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Article26 1972-10-25 5 Mr. John Hanam, director of the Central Narcotics Bureau, will speak on Drug—the Real Thing at the weekly Kiwanis luncheon meeting on November 7.26 words
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Article23 1972-10-25 5 The Musicians' Union of Singapore band will perform at the Macßitchle Reservoir Park on Sunday from 5.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.23 words
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Article, Illustration150 1972-10-25 5 Tipplers at Hotel Slngapura's Pebble Bar could not believe their ears when the bandleaders announced that Solomon King (above) was going to sing. But when the 6ft. 81n. American pop star began to belt out a number in his powerful voice, they realised they were150 words
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Article27 1972-10-25 5 The Singapore Permanent Hair Waving Employers' Association will hold a dinner at 71-B, Westerhout Road on Friday at 7.30 pjn. to celebrate its 15th anniversary.27 words
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Advertisement82 1972-10-25 5 The splendid shape of things to come... oden studio-line porcelain, gloss.ceramic and silverware t o r.rv: 7 i f x ;W m U ■K. -V'" c> "V > K V V f- The Rosenthal Studio Line is brought to you by the best artists, designers and craftsmen of our time.82 words
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Miscellaneous321 1972-10-25 5 Research man wins $15 WHAT IS IT? Quiz object No. 99 will be announced in New Nation on Monday. The prize winners can collect their money from Miss Dinah Tan. the editorial secretary, at New Nation office. Times House. Kim Seng Road, during office hours on Tuesday. Your entry must321 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration1035 1972-10-25 6 H. L. Stevenson - By H. L. Stevenson CHINA The hour is late and the hot tea has grown cold as American visitors talk with five of the men who help run this city of 10 million. The conversation turns to crime. At other stops on a 19day tour of China, United1,035 words
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384 1972-10-25 6 Abby Tan - By Abby Tan SINGAPORE The American presidential elections will be a much closer tussle than the polls indicate, the editor of Newsweek International Editions, Mr. Robert Christopher predicted. On a two day business visit here, Mr. Christopher said like anybody else, he expected384 words
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Article546 1972-10-25 6 VOICE OF THE PRESS What other newspapers are saying: EFFECTIVE MASS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM. Proposal for a mass rapid transit system was made several years ago. The addendum on the Communications Ministry to the President's speech at the opening of Parliament has also formally touched on546 words
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Article, Illustration1018 1972-10-25 6 Anthony Haas - From Anthony Haas TAIWAN Diplomatic recognition of the Republic of China is not vitally necessary to ensure the Taiwanese people are able to determine their own destiny. In fact, the claim of the Chiang Kai-shek led nationalist Kuomintang in charge of Taiwan at Present,1,018 words
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Advertisement165 1972-10-25 6 Visit our Ultra Modern new store at Supreme House V —Arrow-*-STRIDE Tee Shirts 100% Cotton Need no ironing... stay white. Reinforced collarette... tape reinforced shoulders. Soft luxurious fabric... processed for minimum shrinkage. Machine washable. Tumble-dry for best results. —Arrow** STRIDE Athletic Shirts 100% Cotton Need no ironing...stay white. The soft165 words
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Advertisement57 1972-10-25 6 p I Philips Infraphil's health-giving heat penetrates deep down to where your pain begins—and drives it away. Restores a feeling of vigour. PHILIPS 18 CT. GOLD iri ui" w Wettamed is effective for the treatment of dandruff and regulates the function of the scalp. Wtizmmim Sole Agents: WELLA TAI WAH57 words
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Article316 1972-10-25 7 New York, Wednesday Uganda has called on the United Nations for help in the resettlement of stateless Asians being expelled from the country. The UN Secretary General Dr. Kurt Waldhelm, has responded by sending two of his aides to Kampala. A UN spokesman said316 words
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Article57 1972-10-25 7 Bombay, Wednesday India is to manufacture naval corvettes in collaboration with a French firm, the Defence Minister, Mr. Jagjivan Ram, said yesterday. He said about a dozen corvettes would be built, in addition to the larger Leander class vessels being manufactured at Mazgaon dock here. The57 words
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Article124 1972-10-25 7 London, Wednesday. Former spy John Vassall who figured in a big security scandal 10 years ago was released from a Maidstone Jail on parole yesterday, Just over half way through his sentence. Vassall, now 48, was a British admiralty clerk who was posted to Moscow where124 words
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Article, Illustration89 1972-10-25 7 One of the many Soviet -made T-34 tanks captured by Israel during the 1967 Middle-East war rumbles across the sands of the Gaza strip. Israel disclosed that it has incorporated into its armoured corps many of the Russian-made tanks captured during the hostilities. The Russian tanks haveUPI radio picture - 89 words
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343 1972-10-25 7 Istanbul, Wednesday—The crew and passengers of a hijacked Turkish Airliner returned to Istanbul yesterday and spoke of their fears and hopes during their long ordeal at Sofia Airport. The passengers, some of them crying in joy as they embraced relatives, said the mood of343 words
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Article73 1972-10-25 7 Geneva, Wednesday—The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is providing US$4O,OOO to help the Zambian Government look after refugees fleeing from Malawi, a spokesman for the commissioner said here yesterday. The spokesman said about 10,000 refugees, members of the Jehovah'B Witnesses sect, were reported to have73 words
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Article28 1972-10-25 7 Suva, Wednesday.—Hurricane Be be, which dealt distress and destruction yesterday across VI tl Levu, Fiji's largest Island, blew out of Suva toward the sea early today.28 words
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253 1972-10-25 7 United Press International New York, Wednesday. Dr. Luther Terry, former Surgeon-General of the US Public Health Service, expressed "grave concern" yesterday over the "interruption of a four-year downward trend" in the number of US cigarette smokers. Speaking for the American Cancer SocietyUnited Press International - 253 words
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Article404 1972-10-25 7 Washington. Wednesday.— China reiterated yesterday its stern opposition against the immediate convening of a world disarmament conference as proposed by the Soviet Union, arguing that it would only strengthen the predominance of the two superpowers. "If a world disarmament conference Is to be convened."404 words
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191 1972-10-25 7 Santiago, Wednesday Ch'leans opposed to the loyalist government of President Allende remained in their homes yesterday in a "Day of Silence" protest. The massive civil resistance demonstration brought daily life in Santiago to a standstill not only in wealthy residential areas, which are191 words
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210 1972-10-25 7 Reuter Moscow, Wednesday—The Japanese Foreign Minister, Mr. Masayoshi Ohira, reiterated his country's territorial claims to four Soviet islands in talks with the Soviet Premier, Mr. Alexei Kosygin, yesterday, •Japanese sources reported. They said the Soviet leader had replied only in vague terms, avoiding aReuter - 210 words
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Article125 1972-10-25 7 Reuter Melbourne, Wednesday— The Royal Melbourne Hospital is experimenting with a device which enables a heart attack patient to transmit his heartbeats by phone for an instant checkup. Mr. Ray McDonald head of the hospital's Department of Medical Electronics. said $2590 device, a portable electro-cardio-gram, wasReuter - 125 words
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Advertisement241 1972-10-25 7 Will Johnson moke" you a better water skier? Maybe. A Johnson outboard will certainly get you off to a flying start. And a smoother start at that. (Staying up is your problem.) Johnson outboards are big on power without being big on bulk. You've never seen so much muscle packed241 words
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Article586 1972-10-25 8 The 7-2 Thomas Cup badminton defeat which Thailand inflicted on Singapore over the weekend came as a rude shock. For Singaporeans were not prepared for such a debacle thanks to glowing reports on training programmes by sports officials and the optimism of sports writers586 words
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Article88 1972-10-25 8 Those listening to the Tliomas Cup badminton radio commentary on Sunday night can be excused If they sometimes wondered whether they were listening to a football or a yo-yo commentary. Excerpts from the night's match between Yeo Ah Seng and Bandld Jalyen: Bandld smashes Into the88 words
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Article66 1972-10-25 8 The Master of Ceremonies at the fourth 1 dinner of the Singapore Institute of Surveyors at the Hyatt Hotel last Saturday night was doing a fine job until he announced: "Now I have great pleasure in calling the president of tSewife (of the Institute) to present a66 words
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Article, Illustration860 1972-10-25 8 DICK WILSON - The new frontiers of the world —as seen through the eyes of China DICK WILSON Since China remains so discreet and reticent In its attitude towards the details of the latest frontier alignments elsewhere, the publication of a new edition in Peking of a World Atlas calls for comment. This860 words
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Letters
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Article397 1972-10-25 8 P.K. MENON - P.K. MENON The Government's recently announced new measures to Increase various charges connected with motor cars may not. I feel, produce the desired effect of reducing the number of vehicles In operation, due to the following factors: (a) only people in the affluent section purchase new397 words
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Article111 1972-10-25 8 SOON TUAN TEE - SOON TUAN TEE I refer to the letter by A Retired Teacher In the New Nation of October 11. The Ministry of Education appreciates that "good, experienced and loyal teachers" are an asset to the teaching service and the writer may be happy to know that teachers111 words
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Article153 1972-10-25 8 I fully support what Mr. Ho Kok Wah has written in New Nation, October 14, regarding improvements required in the bus services. To mention one instance; before the Singapore Traction Company's routes were taken over by the Chinese bus companies, the 102 A to Serangoon Gardens153 words
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Article181 1972-10-25 8 I am glad to learn that our Government is so considerate towards its present employees that it is going to pay them the annual bonus of a month's salary in December, only eight months after it had made a similar grant, in order to enable the181 words
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Article81 1972-10-25 8 Will the authority concerned check the traffic system along Cantonment Road? There are several schools and many flats in this area, and the children who go to school must be accompanied by their parents. ft. e J learn ®r drivers who test their abilities on this81 words
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Article180 1972-10-25 8 ADAB SINGH - ADAB SINGH Please refer to the query raised by your reader. Chan Chew Wan, on 18th October 1972. 20th Century Chit Fund Limited, like all other chit fund companies ordered to be wound up. is receiving utmost attention. But it is difficult to state when the180 words
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Advertisement39 1972-10-25 8 Write to The Editor, New Nation. Locked Bau 15, GPO, Singapore, 1. The good life DIMPLE Haig Sc otc h Whisky is so much part of it s 2--- 383H K *> m f -> H mm r ~v IS HtD39 words
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Article, Illustration2777 1972-10-25 9 THE AGONY AND THE ANGUISH The incongruities of Saigon through a woman's eyes Between bullets and bombs, rare moments of humour Before I set off for South Vietnam, I received a letter informing me that there were some "tiger stripes" waiting for me. How kind, Just what I'd always2,777 words
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Advertisement10 1972-10-25 9 TOMORROW: Earning ber tiger 1 f stripes at Quang Tri10 words
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Article, Illustration934 1972-10-25 10 Melbourne Herald Sixty years ago this month, a born loser named Edgar Rice Burroughs took an adventure story he had scribbled out to an American fiction magazine. Burroughs, 35, had failed at every enterprise he had ever attemptedMelbourne Herald - 934 words
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Article, Illustration924 1972-10-25 10 Violet Oon - By Violet Oon Over 40 children were careering round the YMCA auditorium, giving a fair Imitation of a Jet ftghter war, complete with sound effects. In the midst was a calm woman discussing something seriously with a man. Her left hand924 words
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304 1972-10-25 10 PETER ONG - WITH PETER ONG One of the world's foremost Jazz drummers, Phil Seamen, died last week. An Inquest into his death will be held. Phil, 46, was reaching a peak in his career and was very much a legend in his own time. He304 words
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Article, Illustration684 1972-10-25 10 They Jammed on to Stage 20 at the neardeserted MGM film studios last week to pay tribute to Edward G. Robinson. "You're the oldest gangster I know," quipped Frank Sinatra. Robinson will be 79 In December and Is hard at work on his 101684 words
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Advertisement83 1972-10-25 10 111 r r A A yam S Have Some Fun r i *1 > 1 With Through (GENTING GENERAL SALES AGENT SINGAPORE) 7^\ 1 8* i We offer rnCC-Hotel Room Reservations FOR ALL BOOKINGS 0 36 Happy Hours Tour with the following included: Night Tourist Airfare SIN/KUL/SIN Hotel Accommodation At83 words
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Article713 1972-10-25 11 Scorpion women are more prone to divorce Reuter Women born under the sign of the Scorpion (October 24 to November 22) tend to marry men younger than themselves and, as a result, are more prone to divorce. This is one of the curious unexplained factsReuter - 713 words
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Article56 1972-10-25 11 A Brisbane doctor has been explaining that mothers show their relationship with their children by the way they wipe their kids' noses in front of the doctor. For example, the aggressive nose-wiper, says the doctor, is a dominating parent. An ineffectual dabbler is a mother56 words
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1096 1972-10-25 11 TRISH SHEPPARD - TRISH SHEPPARD One of the first things friends who visit us in Singapore ask is: "Why do so many motorcyclists here wear an extra shirt put on back to front?" Until very recently we didn't know tne answer, so we'd joke about1,096 words
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168 1972-10-25 11 Here are some unscientific observations on the husband-wife relationship based on the way she pokes pulls and pats him in public. The Insecure wife is one who when she sees her husband chatting up another woman, moves over and, with one swift hook, has168 words
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Article, Illustration368 1972-10-25 11 home A reader wrote to us for advice on furnishing his bachelor flat. He does not have time to plan the decor and neither can he afford the services of an interior decorator. Essentially he was asking for help In finding one basic item of368 words
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Advertisement35 1972-10-25 11 from 25 Points to 3.50 Carats at S2OO/- to 138,000/SJHJeSIva <ix)ut SmeflM Gl3. Tany) in Shopping Centre Singapore 10. Tel: *****8 HEAD OFFICE S-P.H. DE SILVA (H.K.) LTD. 1/3, Central Building. Pedder Street. Hong Kong.35 words
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Article288 1972-10-25 12 CASTLEFIELD (Klang) Rubber Estates has Informed the Exchange that an offer has been made for its East Gate Division comprising 620 acres. The Castlefield board Is considering the offer, and will issue a further statement as soon as it is In a position to do so. TABEK CEMENT288 words
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Article353 1972-10-25 12 BUT IMPROVEMENTS NOTED OVER EARLIER MONTHS, SAYS BANK Malaysia's economy remained sluggish in the first seven months of this year, according to the First National City Bank's September economic letter on the Federation. However, latest economic indicators suggest that there were slight improvements over the earlier353 words
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344 1972-10-25 12 India-Malaysia Textiles has suffered a pre-tax loss of $819,390 in the year ended March 1972. The company had been in production for only four months of the period under review. The construction of the textile mill was completed in November last344 words
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213 1972-10-25 12 Singapore will change over from using hard to soft detergents by the end of the year. Local manufacturers have been Informed of the change, and are now taking steps to switch production from hard to soft detergents. The changeover Is mainly In the type213 words
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Article183 1972-10-25 12 London, Wednesday. Sterling lost H cents of Its value against the dollar during a nervous trading session here yesterday. It was one of those days when the market's attitude towards the current value of the currency switched almost hour to hour. During the first few183 words
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Article239 1972-10-25 12 Global/ International's manager of administration, Mr. Len Guyt, is scheduled to arrive in Singapore today as part of his 11-coun-try five-week tour of Asia. The main purpose of the trip is to check on the basic operations and procedures being used in Global's network of company offices and agents239 words
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179 1972-10-25 12 Three discount houses will be set up here next month by three separate consortia of local and for eign Interests to develop the money market In Singapore. At least two of London's discount houses are expected to take part In the ventures,179 words
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116 1972-10-25 12 The United Overseas Bank Is to seek listing on the Hong Kong Stock Ex change by the issue of three million new $1 shares to the Hong Kong public. These shares will rank pari passu with all existing shares except for any dividend116 words
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205 1972-10-25 12 Gilani Jute and Textile Mills, less than 10 days after announcing to the Press a 12.3 per cent rise in first half bag sales has come back again with the shock information that third quarter sales have been at a minimum due to lack205 words
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Article, Illustration137 1972-10-25 12 Continued Improvements In the industrial section in particular brirhtened the market yesterday. But trading volume was low at 3.8 million shares valued at $8.1 million. Straits Times jumped 60 cents to $12.40. Other leaders were generally steady. Allied Chocolate, Federal Cables. Hong Leong, Matsushita. Malaysia Feed mills. Pan137 words
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204 1972-10-25 12 New York, Wednesday. Prices on the New York Stock Exchange closed slightly higher in moderate trading yesterday. Vietnam war news continued to dominate the market. At the close, the Dow Jones Industrial average was up 1.20 to 952.51. Standard and Poors 500 stock index was204 words
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Article212 1972-10-25 12 Dow Jonei closing stock average* on the New York Fx change yesterday: 30 Indus. 952.51 (up 1.20), 20 Transp. 214.76 (up 0.97), 15 Utila. 114.65 (up 0.29), 65 Stocks 309.71 (up 0.71). Allied Ctem 26% Alcoa 51 Am Brands 42% Am Can S3 >4 AT A T212 words
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Article29 1972-10-25 12 Tokyo, Wednesday A North Korean economic mission leader yesterday told newsmen that his country wanted to expand trade with Japan on the basis of equality and reciprocity.29 words
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Article175 1972-10-25 12 Reuter London, Wednesday Small falls predominated in quiet trading yesterday as economic problems at home overshadowed Vietnam optimism, dealers said. At 3 p.m. the Financial Times index was 4.3 lower at 482.5 and bargains totalled 9,202 (9,058). Leaders averaged falls of 2p or 3p but OuestReuter - 175 words
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Advertisement93 1972-10-25 12 I L Luxurious Cruises \bull Fall In La/eWfri Go on a grand holiday cruise on board a luxury-plus Hnet.wifh first-class service and facilities all the nmok M.V "KOTA SINGAPURA"- SAILING SCHEDULE DMurta P HedUad F E23 r—tuim: Fully Air-Conditioned Oceen Liner First-das Cuisine For All Meals Cinema jfr Chinese European93 words
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Miscellaneous108 1972-10-25 12 DR. KiLDARE by Ken Bald m+ SUEtiEf/^WRE OVER AM HOUR EARLY FOR yDUR LESSON. AHP SARAH LISTENS. <a > k IT'S A RECORD OF A CONVERSATION BETWEEN ME AND PR. JAMES KILDARE... A^STLy ABOUT )OU K mm± m m vf fi '"C v a* RIP KIRBY by John Prentice and108 words
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Advertisement582 1972-10-25 13 NEW NATION PHONE *****8 ANNOUNCEMENTS LATEST SCIENTIFIC TREATMENTS. For natural facelifting, brown potches, ocne, all skin conditions, regular facials, postnatal ond spotreducing consult Louise Klerk, medically trained and qualified Beauty Specialist and Physiotherapist with 23 years tropical experience. Hotel Singapura, telephone *****3 (S'pore). SALE IST TIME EVER! 4 days only.582 words
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Advertisement564 1972-10-25 13 EXECUTIVE PLATS No. 18, 11A» 15, 17A Jalon Mendong 2 bedrooms and 3 bedrooms (1 airconditioned), bathrooms attached, spocious lounge/dining room modern kitchen, servant's room, undercover parking. Ofrtly 5 miles from city and convenient to commute between city ond Jurong Industrial Estate. AJso available 31 Posir Panjang Close. Property Investments564 words
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Advertisement476 1972-10-25 13 SHIPPING COURSE FOR LCC. CltTlFICAT! EXAMINATION storting Friday 27th October 1972 at 6 p.m. also Shipping Law Class on Tuesday 31/10/72 at 6.30 p.m. ENROL AT ASIA COMMERCIAL SCHOOL, 642-A Upper Serongoon Rood Telephone: *****/*****6. TECHNICAL COURSE November new classes for Architectural Draughtsmanship mechanic* al Drawing/Electrical Engineering/ Shipbuilding Commercial Technical476 words
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Advertisement552 1972-10-25 13 ORCHARD AUTO ACCESSORIES. Dealers in Auto accessories, car stereo, including fixing. 307, Orchard Rood. *****4 Singapore. ACMA, HITACHI, WESTINGHOUSI AIR-CONDITIONERS for sale, H.P., Rental. Sin Hin Lee. *****4 S'oore. FOR HIRE CARRIER AIR-CONDITIONERS for Rentals, Sole and Prompt Service. Call Kool-Air (S) Pte. Ltd., 881 Bukit Timoh Rood. Tel: *****7552 words
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Advertisement515 1972-10-25 13 HOUSES ft LAND WANTED DO YOU WISH to sell/buy or rent houses? took us up for excedent service. You'll know the difference when you contact GM. Housing Monogement. *****/ *****/*****. S'pore. S.U.R.E. (UCKNSBD AGENTS) require houses ond land big or small for quick sole. Telephone: *****. OFFICE SPACE VACANT SUPREME515 words
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Advertisement517 1972-10-25 13 RESTAURANTS fir BARS HONG KONG TIM-SUM. From 8 o.m. to 3 p.m. doily. Prince Room Restaurant So logic Complex, Singapore. Tel: *****. SHOPPING GUIDK DECORATING TOUR HOMES. offices and shops with wallpapers, curtains, carpets, vinyl tiles, etc. Contact Sunlight Interior Decoration, Steven Hsio Tel: *****9 S'pore. SHOP TO LET GOLDEN517 words
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Advertisement982 1972-10-25 13 INTERNATIONAL CHARTER FLIGHTS CENTRE OFFERS GUARANTEED FLIGHTS It LONDON 525/NEW YORK $1055/TORONTO $1036/LOS ANGELES $1078/VANCOUVER $1099/NEW YORK $1150/MONTREAL $1150/- TO ALL PARTS OF EUROPE AND AUSTRALIA 70, THE ARCADE, 3RD FLOOR, RAFFLES PLACE. TEL: *****/ *****. VERY SPECIAL FARES TO Australia/London. Also exclusive tours to Australia, New Zealand and Europe.982 words
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Article, Illustration516 1972-10-25 14 Sonny Yap - By Sonny Yap Mr. Tgipto Karjadl has never missed a Singapore Open. The Indonesian business man has been making an annual "pilgrimage" to the Singapore Badminton Hall for the past 12 years. If you have not heard of him, it's because he is on the scenenot516 words
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Article105 1972-10-25 14 Sao Paulo, Wednesday— Twenty-one drivers are entered in Brazil's second Formula two race from October 29 to November 5 at the Interlagos race track here. The biggest attraction among the 15 foreign and six Brazilian drivers in the race will be Emerson Fittipaldi, this year's world champion Formula105 words
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58 1972-10-25 14 Malaysia's lithe Punch Gunalan found hardly any opposition from Singapore's Ong Tiong Khiam in the first round of the Singapore Open Badminton championships last night. Gunalan won 15-1, 15-2. BELOW: Indonesian youngster I. Sumirat did not spare any mercy for his younger team-mate S. Hermanto as he coasted to aPictures by Steven C.T. Lee - 58 words
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674 1972-10-25 14 New York, Wednesday Nearly every country boasts its extraordinary athletes, many of whom, aside from sheer physical ability, are heroes in a sense far beyond sports. Manuel Laureano Rodriguez, called Manolete, executed the pass of death in the classic way, going in674 words
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Article326 1972-10-25 14 Washington, Wednesday. —President Nixon eulogized hall or famer Jackie Robinson yesterday as a man who "brought a new human dimension not only to the game of baseball but to every area of American life where black and white people work side by side." "This nation to326 words
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Article80 1972-10-25 14 Stoke, Wednesday—Stoke City soccer club yesterday agreed terms of about £30,000 with Scottish second division Clydebank for the transfer of goalkeeper Michael McDonald, 21, to replace injured star Gordon Banks. Stoke urgently needed a replacement for the England international who was injured in a car80 words
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Article46 1972-10-25 14 Mexico City, Wednesday A goalkeeper in an amateur soccer game In Ixtapalapa on the outskirts of Mexico City died sklrtts of Mexico City died on Sunday when he was struck by lightning during a game against a rival neighbourhood team, Police said yesterday.46 words
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Article1318 1972-10-25 14 JEFFREY LOW - mm WITH JEFFREY LOW The story about Paul Anthonysamy being offered a professional goalkeeping job with Hong Kong's Rangers FC has not ended yet. Latest news from the grapevine sav that the Rangers people are leaving the post open for Paul, and he has been1,318 words
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Miscellaneous299 1972-10-25 14 NEW NATION CROSSWORD 11. Member of London guild. 12 Port of Arabia. 13 Acid—. 18 The Bourse. 22 King who married Gudrun. 24 —Perilous. 25 River Into the Moselle: Fr. sp. 27 "Once In a 29 Kiln. 30 Exercises. 31 Close-mouthed person. 32 Common solecism. 33 Port city in Florida.299 words
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Article335 1972-10-25 15 From Blue Peter in Kuala Lumpur Very Active will take Class s—9|f handicap a lot of beating in the on Sunday. With Soho Square for company, Very Active spurted up the straight Impressively with K. Velu up. He Is In striking form. Very Active completed a335 words
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Article203 1972-10-25 15 DEAR SIR: Well Done! Congratulations to SABA for having selected a boxing coach who was once a world lightweight contender and whom I believe is capable of training boxers. But the question Is: Where and Who are the boxers to be trained? What is the203 words
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Article, Illustration1133 1972-10-25 15 Los Angeles, Wednesday "Hi there racist!" said Hie Nastase of Romania, his dark eyes twinkling as he teased one of South Africa's tennis stars. It was anything but a contemptuous taunt by the hottest player on either side of the iron curtain. Nastase simply loves1,133 words
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54 1972-10-25 15 The faces tell the story of the frustrations of golf. Above we have C. Bosley teeing off during the match between the Singapore Island Country Club and the Australia and New Zealand Association over the Island course yesterday. At right watching her putt is J. Roderick. SICC ladies won the54 words
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Article134 1972-10-25 15 Bangkok, Wednesday Thailand's Rajaprachanukroh Club beat Seiko of Hong Kong 3-2 after extra time here last night to enter the final of the third Queen's Cup football tournament. Riot police were called twice during the 30 minutes of extra time to break up fights between134 words
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Article150 1972-10-25 15 Seoul, Wednesday. Australia yesterday finished their two-game schedule here with a hard-won 2-0 victory over South Korea after drawing the first encounter 1-1 on Sunday. With one game remaining In the Philippines in their seven game Asian tour, the Australians have now won five matches and drawn150 words
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Article32 1972-10-25 15 Rome, Wednesday Italian heavyweight boxing champion Dante Cane will meet Britain's European champion Joe Bugner In a 10-round non-title fight In Nottingham on November 28, Cane's manager said here yesterday.32 words
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Article24 1972-10-25 15 Dar Es Salaam, Wednesday— A table tennis team from China arrived here yesterday to play a series of matches against Tanzanlan teams.24 words
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Article18 1972-10-25 15 New York, Wednesday Result of yesterday's only National Football League game—Chicago Bears 13, Minnesota Vikings 10.18 words
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Article448 1972-10-25 15 Munich, Wednesday. Gerd Muller, the ace West German striker, helped himself to five goals as Bayern Munich swarmed to a 9-0 triumph in their European Cup soccer match against Omonla Nicosia here last night. Muller, the leading scorer in the 1970 World Cup finals in Mexico,448 words
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Article266 1972-10-25 15 Sonny Yap - By Sonny Yap The University of Singapore will embark on a gold-hunt during tfce 13 th Biennial InterVarsity Games starting today. Not only are they brimming with confidence In the athletic and swimming events, they hope to sweep several team sports as well Spearheading Singapore's drive266 words
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Article138 1972-10-25 15 Edinburgh, Wednesday. Teenager John Lloyd of Britain caused an upset in the Dewar Cup Indoor tennis tournament here last night when he eliminated third seeded Fletcher of Australia. Lloyd, 18, won 7-6. 6-3 In his men's singles firstround clash with Fletcher to underline his claim to a138 words
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Article, Illustration39 1972-10-25 15 Big smiles at the BIG welcome Singapore's Soft Abidally (second from left) and Cindy Choi greet Indonesia's Yanti Rukmlto (left) and Errte Sophiaan (right) at the Singapore Government reception at the Istana last night.39 words
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114 1972-10-25 16 For the 10th time In four years, Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, has sacked the family chef. Mrs. Onassis has refused to make any statement over the dismissal of Kar 1 e Jerome, a 23-year-old sociologist who has been running the kitchen at114 words
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Article, Illustration63 1972-10-25 16 Pre t t y Patricia Velge, 18, enjoys spending money especiallyon new clothes. "All the spare money I have goes on clothes," she said. Currently employed as a receptionist in an electronic firm, Patricia said that her ambition was to work in an airline either asPicture by Sulaiman Ismail - 63 words
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Article155 1972-10-25 16 Today is Wednesday, October 25, the 200 th day of 1072 with 67 to follow. THE MOON: Between Its full phase and last quarter. THE MORNING STARS: Venus, Saturn and Mars. THE EVENING STARS: Mercury and Jupiter. Those born on this date are under the sign of Scorpio. American155 words
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Article41 1972-10-25 16 Flags will fly at half mast during West Germany's National Election Day, November 10, but voters should not see any political significance in it. It is just that polling day coincides with the day of national mourning.41 words
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Article529 1972-10-25 16 Melbourne Herald They were drinking the whisky and the drams (Scots measure for a whisky) on the island of Lewis last Sunday. And because they were, they might never be drinking in the pubs and hotels of the islands ever again Sunday, Monday,Melbourne Herald - 529 words
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Article32 1972-10-25 16 AH FOOK: The government really means business. Now few people can afford to have more than two children. MEI LIN: I don't see why you're worried, you're not even married.32 words
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Article43 1972-10-25 16 Anthony Caden, 35, a window cleaner, told a Leeds court the other day he was sleepwalking when he climbed a ladder into the bedroom of 25-year-old Beverley Adams and lay down beside her. He drew a two-year suspended sentence for indecent assault.43 words
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Advertisement192 1972-10-25 16 I It AVERY A name that brightens up the world with colourful decorative tapes and fancy labelmakers and a whole new idea in do-it-yourself fun thing. For your gift suggestions we now introduces AVERY'S three new fun j characters. The grooviest label-makers to hit town. Just remember the name: A192 words
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Miscellaneous482 1972-10-25 16 5 Singapore 3.00 Opening followed by Housewives' Matinee Missing Cinderella (Pt. 1 Cantonese) 3.40 A Diary of Events in Singapore This Week (C) 3.45 Persembahan Ku, featuring Junalnah M. Amln (Rpt.). 4.00 Days of Our Lives. 4.35 Close 6.00 Opening followed by Llppy Lion 6.30 News in Brief 6.35 What482 words
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Miscellaneous418 1972-10-25 16 Trust your lucky star IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are inclined to take everything seriously—even thoee things which others find extremely amusing. You may appear to be lighthearted and gay, but beneath the smile and the hail-fellow-well-met exterior is the inner man (or woman) who looks at everything418 words
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