New Nation, 1 January 1973
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Title Section18 1973-01-01 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Monday evening; January 1, 1975 No. 600 Price 15 cents SINGAPORE MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 197318 words
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Article349 1973-01-01 1 Douglas Chan, Bharathi Mohan - Police swoop on dance hall to|foil gangland showdown »y Douglas Chan, Bharathi Mohan P o 11 c e last night arrested *126 people In their biggest swoop on secret society suspects In receipt years when they acted to prevent a gangland reprisal clash after the349 words
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Article166 1973-01-01 1 An ANZUK warship has joined the rescue operations for survivors of the sea crash between two Japanese vessels, the freighter Kyoryu Maru and tanker Shoen-Maru, in the waters off Karimun Island, more than SO miles from Singapore. The HMS Lynx, which is on patrol duty off166 words
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242 1973-01-01 1 Kampala, Monday President Amin has announced plans for a mass mobilisation in Uganda involving the training of civilians throughout the country by members of the security forces and police. In a speech in western Uganda yesterday, he said his aim was to create a242 words
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Article53 1973-01-01 1 Hong Kong, Monday.—A three-hour fire broke out on New Year's eve in Hong Kong's western district. Six people three men and three women were listed missing and feared dead In the quick spreading blaze. Nearly 400 people were rendered homeless. Police were still Investigating cause53 words
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Article44 1973-01-01 1 Melbourne, Monday Pakistan were 411 for three wickets In their first innings at lunch on the third day of the Second Test against Australia) here today. Australia declared their first innings closed at 441 for the loss of five wickets.44 words
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Article22 1973-01-01 1 Bydney, Monday. —At least IS people were arrested when scuffles broke out during an antl-Vletnam war demonstration here last night.22 words
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Article78 1973-01-01 1 Hong Kong, Monday China yesterday warned its people to be prepared for war In the New Year but at the same time said the nation would continue to strive for peaceful co-ex-lstence with countries of different social systems. A New Year's editorial carried fc? China's leading news78 words
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Article13 1973-01-01 1 Police reported 69 accidents! yesterday. Seven were serious and one fatal.13 words
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Article, Illustration125 1973-01-01 1 Baby Slew May is not even a day old but she is first all the way the first baby to be born in Kandang Kerbau in the new year and the first child for Mr. and Mrs. Sum Yew Weng of Jalan Rum ah Tinggi. Cradling125 words
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Article566 1973-01-01 1 World welcomes talks UPI Reuter London, Monday The world today welcomed another chance to seek peace in Vietnam while the United States and North Vietnam prepared to return to the negotiating table after the 12-day American air onslaught against the north. Welcoming theUPI; Reuter - 566 words
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Advertisement13 1973-01-01 1 New Nation wishes its readers A HAPPY NEW YEAR NEW NATION TEL: *****1.13 words
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Miscellaneous12 1973-01-01 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 pjn.— Scattered showers.12 words
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158 1973-01-01 2 Mr. Bill. Frater, an Australian, may have fou ri d his long-lost mother. A Mrs. A. Osman, whom he named as his mother, contacted the Australian High Commission last Tuesday, after an appeal was made by her son through the Press. Mother and son158 words
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Article192 1973-01-01 2 Douglas Chan - Six-month PUB probe By Douglas Chan The Public Utilities Board has dismissed seven employees following a probe into the theft of copper pipes and wires from its Jalan Besar store. All the seven are from the PUB Electricity Department and their dismissal came192 words
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Article249 1973-01-01 2 Only one doctor has so far indicated a willingness to work in Uganda, according to Dr. Gwee Ah Leng, president of the Singapore Medical Association. Dr. Gwee said: "The SMA sent out circulars to its members after my talks with Professor J.B.W. Lutwana. Dean of the249 words
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135 1973-01-01 2 S'ngapore's successful public housing programme has attracted several Asian countries to send their architects and planners here to study the scheme. Informed sources said that during the past 12 months no fewer than 20 architects and planners from neighbouring countries had been sent here135 words
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Article49 1973-01-01 2 Tel Aviv, Monday A Christian Arab who went to the aid of people he believed to be trapped In a blazing building here last night was suffocated. The dead man, Soussou Ragheb. 39. was the father of eight. Everyone else in the building escaped unharmed.49 words
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Article57 1973-01-01 2 A three-day exhibition of 200 Persian carpets worth $2 million will be held at the Singapore Hilton from Feb. 6 to 8. The collection, specially Imported from Iran, Is being put up by Oriental Carpet Palace. Ten thousand copies of Mr. Zephyr Amir's second book, Supreme Persian57 words
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Article, Illustration188 1973-01-01 2 This is one of the many shops visited by inspectors of the Finance Ministry's Trade Division in their checks on sugar hoarding during the last few days. Government investigations began on Friday following reports by alarmed housewives of sugar sales being rationed by shopkeepers to about two188 words
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82 1973-01-01 2 Day she was stopped by a stork Kuala Lumpur, Monday. National Union of Teachers Vice President Mrs. John Gurusamy was supposed to move a resolution recently at a de legates conference of the MTUC but had to rush to the hospital Instead to have a baby. The subject of the82 words
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Advertisement60 1973-01-01 2 Wl'i X It w V Open Heart If you appreciate beauty and truth... The chances are you will like the Vulcain Open Heart. With its see through' design there is nothing to hide Except its superbly handcrafted Swiss movements. Be exclusive! Fascinate others as you will be fascinated by this60 words
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Miscellaneous411 1973-01-01 2 HBPPEnmcs wh a t d s ay on PROFESSOR WONG UN Hall from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. KEN, MP for Alexandra, An EXHIBITION OF will be the guest of honour CERAMICS, organised by at the Queenstown Neigh- the South East Asia Cerabourhood Vl's children's mic Society, will be on411 words
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Miscellaneous212 1973-01-01 2 weather I Temperatures in world citips yesterday: Jakarta 33-25 C Kuala Lumpur 33-20 C Bangkok 32-26 C Hong Kong 15-12 C Manila 29-29 C Seoul 4- 2C Tokyo 11- OC London 9- 4C Moscow 1-mlnus 2C San Francisco 11- 2C New York 11- 2C Singapore Singapore's weather for the 24212 words
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Miscellaneous127 1973-01-01 2 SEEEBEHIIS Today's winning number *****4 If the last six digits of your Singapore identity card number are those shown above, you can claim a $300 Post Office Savings Bank Gift Voucher. Your voucher will be paid into a Post Office Saving Bank account in your name. Call with your identity127 words
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Article474 1973-01-01 3 Pang Guek Cheng - Hard cores are low income earners; Survey By Pang Guek Cheng About 20 per cent of the Singapore population do not practice family planning even though they have heard of it and have four or more children, according to a recent National survey. And474 words
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236 1973-01-01 3 The Singapore Teachers Union has asked for an official reply from the Ministry of Education on delay over the proposed promotion exercise under the newly re-structured education service. Applications for promotion were first called on June 20 and since then no word has been received236 words
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Article84 1973-01-01 3 The Adult Education Board will conduct the following language courses at the Raffles Girls' Primary School Centre, between 7 p.m. and 9 pjn. every Tuesday and Friday from January 9. French, Beginners' One, German Beginners' j One, Japanese Beginners' One and Conversational Mandarin Stage One. j French Beginners'84 words
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Article, Illustration153 1973-01-01 3 It couldn't have been a more opportune time for Mr. and Mrs. Willie Murphy (left) to celebrate their 21st wedding anniversary. Especially when they are touring 17 countries at one go and with 53 other people! Mr. Murphy and his wife, Mary, are153 words
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Article393 1973-01-01 3 'More Malays studying English' More Malay parents are sending their children to English schools because of "brighter Job prospects" in English certificate qualifications.. This was the conclusion of a survey by a Malay Studies Department undergraduate at the Nanyang University, Che Surtini Mohd. Sarwan. She393 words
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Article339 1973-01-01 3 More than one-fifth of the 270,000 water meters calibrated in gallons have been replaced by new metric meters over the past year. The 59,000 new meters are all .in the Joo Chiat and Pasir Panjang areas. Metric billing for water consumption was introduced by the339 words
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Advertisement492 1973-01-01 3 FITZI'ATItICKS better value poR PERSONAL SHOPPERS FROM TODAY UNTIL THURSDAY OPEN EVERY DAY-MONDAY-SATURDAY 8 30AM-7PM SUNDAY FROM 9AM-SPM ALL THESE SPECIALS ARE AVAILABLE 1 CORN OIL i TENDER I TRA LA LA $9.50 J LOCAL GALLON 3.785 hr. HIGH IN POLYUNSATURATES LOW IN SATURATES per can CHICKEN FARMKIST 51.55 per492 words
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In Person
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Article, Illustration611 1973-01-01 4 T*HE INAUGURATION of the Katong Community Centre's youth sub committee was also an occasion for a cultural night for the residents of the constituency. The centre was gaily lit up for a colourful programme of dances by the youth sections of the Katong and611 words
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Advertisement11 1973-01-01 4 Wish all our friends f patrons a happy prosperc New Year11 words
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Article, Illustration86 1973-01-01 6 New Year's Day started bright and early for these morning strollers (right). The moment the gates of Is tana swung open to the public at 8 a.m. they came in an almost endless stream. Families, couples and other groups, in their holiday best and86 words
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Article179 1973-01-01 6 A labour supply firm has recruited 210 highly-skilled Indian workers for local shipbuilding and oil refining companies to offset the shortage of manpower. These workers were recruited in batches during the last few months. They comprise technicians, welders, fitters and other category of skilled workmen. The179 words
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Article37 1973-01-01 6 The National Productivity Board will conduct a course on Basic Accounting for Managers from Jan. 16 to Feb. 2, The emphasis will be on how to utilise accounting information for decisionsmaking rather than accounting techniques.37 words
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Article33 1973-01-01 6 Miss Els a Yeo, of the Michaelle Beauty and Model Academy, will give a talk on Personal Charm and Social Graces at the Queenstown branch library at 3 p.m. on Friday.33 words
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Article, Illustration441 1973-01-01 6 Gene Teo - A reference laboratory to be set up later By Gene Teo Singapore has agreed to serve as host for the World Health Organisation training course in venereal disease, serology and bacteriology this year. It is hoped that a regional reference laboratory will be set up441 words
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162 1973-01-01 6 A team of representatives from the Japanese Ministry of Labour is visiting three South-East Asia countries next February to conduct a survey on Japanese investment and the general labour situation. Singapore is among the countries they will visit, although no date has162 words
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Article75 1973-01-01 6 The first night's collection from the Thai Boxing Exhibition to be held at the Gay World Stadium at 7.30 p.m. nightly from Jan. 26 to 28 will be donated to the National Safety First Council of Singapore. The display will feature 14 Thai boxers, three musicians, two*75 words
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Article26 1973-01-01 6 The National Museum will screen two films A Potter's World and Britain is a Garden—at its lecture hall on Jan. 13 at 11.30 a.m.26 words
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Article, Illustration422 1973-01-01 6 Occupational cancer can be controlled and prevented by almost 100 per cent. Pro fessor Phoon Wai Onn, pre sident of the Society of Occupational Medicine, said today. Unlike community cancer, which is extremely difficult to control effectively, occupational cancer can be prevented with almost 100422 words
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Article385 1973-01-01 6 The dog population In Singapore has almost doubled over the last 10 years, according to Primary Production Department estimates. There are more than 20,000 licensed dogs today —an Increase of more than 8000. The president of the Singapore Kennel Club. Dr.. F.A.C. Oehlers, attributes the Increase mainly385 words
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Article119 1973-01-01 6 All the tenants of the four shophouses In Cecil Street, to be, repossessed by the landlord, will have to move out by March. This follows their successful claim for compensation from the landlord last week. The 55 claimants, majority of whom were represented bv Mr. Joshua119 words
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Article44 1973-01-01 6 The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music written examination for 1973 will be held on March 3. Candidates who wish to sit. for the examination can send their entries to the Ministry of Education from tomorrow to Jan. 19.44 words
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230 1973-01-01 6 The Advertisers' Associations feels its present code of ethics is adequate to control "exuberant" advertising. A spokesman for the AA was commenting on the new set of directives adopted by the British Code of Advertising Practice Committee for advertisers of slimming aids. "The230 words
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Article70 1973-01-01 6 seminar The National Productivity Board is organising a oneday workshop seminar on New Horizons in Industrial Relations at the Regioonal English Language Centre on January 10. Speakers will be Mr. C.V. Devan Nair. secretary-gen-eral of the National Trades Union Congress, Mr. J.H.D. Neill. president of the70 words
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Article129 1973-01-01 6 Construction work on the $1.7 million co-operative housing estate in Pasir Panjang for port workers is expected to begin soon. Planning approval has been obtained from the Ministry of National Development. A detailed survey of the land at Yew Biang Road, off Pasir129 words
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Article46 1973-01-01 6 Mr. Albert Ludy, of Pet roses International Limited, will sneak on "International market consultants and their future role in South East Asian developments" at the weekly luncheon meeting of the Lions Club of Singapore (Host) .at Goodwood Park Hotel, on Wednesday at 12.45 p.m.46 words
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Miscellaneous423 1973-01-01 6 Quiz object No. 153 Student wins first prize A SPECIAL QUIZ Last Wednesday's quiz photograph showed the sole of a slipper. The first prize of $15 goes to Miss Serene Chew, a student, of Devonshire Road. Her entry was the first correct one opened by the Editor on Saturday evening.423 words
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Article, Illustration102 1973-01-01 7 Managua, Monday—Factories here struggled to resume operations yesterday as some semblance of order returned eight days after the disastrous earthquake here. An oil refinery was in action and several petrol stations had reopened on the outskirts of the city. Businessmen and industrialists conferred at private homes102 words
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Article325 1973-01-01 7 Dublin, Monday. Irish police yesterday arrested Irish Republican Army (IRA) leader Martin McGuinness, No. 1 on the British wanted list in Northern Ireland. Police seized McGuinness, 23, and another man, Joseph McCallion, at Balleybofey in County Donegal, 14 miles (22 km) from the Ulster325 words
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Article128 1973-01-01 7 Tel Aviv, Monday—Thailand will return to the Black September Arab guerrilla organisation the sub-machine guns handed over by the guerrillas who seized the Israeli Embassy in Bangkok three days ago, according to Israel Radio last nlght.^. The radio's special correspondent In Bangkok said the guns128 words
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Article40 1973-01-01 7 Ottawa, Monday. The body of Mr. Lester Pearson, Canada's 14th Prime Minister and Nobel Peace Prize winner, left Parliament for the last time yesterday In a coffin draped by the red and white maple leaf flag he Introduced.40 words
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Article67 1973-01-01 7 Canberra, Monday. Riot squad police made four baton charges to break up crowds of bottie-throwing New Year revellers threatening the police station at Coolangatta beach resort on the Queens and Gold Coast, 65 mi'es (104 km) south of Brisbane. More than 120 arrests were made as67 words
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349 1973-01-01 7 Syria retaliates Damascus, Monday The ceasefire line between Syria and Israel along the occupied Golan Heights remained quiet but highly explosive yesterday after the Syrian shelling of Israeli targets on Saturday night and dogfights in which the Syrians claimed to have shot down one349 words
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252 1973-01-01 7 United Press International Washington, Monday. The US Treasury Secretary, Mr. George Shultz, yesterday predicted a good year for the American economy and said President Nixon would hold fiscal 1973 federal spending to US$25O billion (about $7000 billion). "I expect a good year for theUnited Press International - 252 words
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297 1973-01-01 7 Miami, Monday, Searchers In the snake-infested Florida Everglades yesterday pulled 13 more bodies from the marshes in which a Lockheed Tristar airbus crashed on Friday night The death toll is now 98. The plane carried 177 people. One of the original 80297 words
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Article65 1973-01-01 7 Dacca. Monday. Mr. Mujlbur Rahman, former Information Minister of the erstwhile East Pakistan provincial administration, has been jailed for life on charges of waging war against the Bangladesh government. He was sentenced on Saturday by a special tribunal set up to try former members of the East65 words
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Article32 1973-01-01 7 Paris, Monday. Paris erupted in a cacophony of sound at midnight last night as traffic ground to a standstill and motorists sounded their horns to welcome In the New Year.32 words
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Article207 1973-01-01 7 London, Monday.—Britain plans to go ahead and pay to Malta the £3.500,000 ($4 5 million) Instalment due today for the use of military facilities on the Mediterranean island. British officials said here last night. But Britain will not pay the extra 10 per cent that207 words
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Article30 1973-01-01 7 Manila, Monday. Government forces have repulsed waves of Insurgent forces trying to retake a mountain stronghold in the southern Sulu Islands, military sources said here yesterday.30 words
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297 1973-01-01 7 United Press International Jerusalem, Monday Israel yesterday outlined a diplomatic campaign to make East Germany pay financial atonement for the destruction of its Jewish community more than 27 years ago. A government official said the effort would also concentrate on forcing EastUnited Press International - 297 words
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Advertisement109 1973-01-01 7 Visit our Ultra Modern new store at Supreme House I ■4 Di The new collection of Christian ±Jior Neckties asserts individuality in colour. Cheerful, tasteful colours. Each deftly tailored in a gentlemanly manner. SINGAPORE'S FIRST EXCLUSIVE MEN'S SHOP 81 High Street Singapore 6 Phone ***** Supreme House coodwoon Huron R.if109 words
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Advertisement123 1973-01-01 7 1 BLACK/WHITE TV WILL BE OUT-OF-DATE Enjoy television now! Enjoy COLOUR TV later. Rent without regrets! NO DEPOSIT No large expenses. Small initial payment only. No depreciation. LOW RENTAL So low it actually costs you less than a 'nite-out'. 5 ATTRACTIVE RENTREDUCING SCHEME The longer you rent, the lower the123 words
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447 1973-01-01 8 The New Year has begun with new hopes for a Vietnam settlement. The bombing of North Vietnam above the 20th parallel has come to a halt and talks resume in Paris on January 8. Events in the last two months, especially the shocking let447 words
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Article109 1973-01-01 8 by ISPY The following was witnessed by one of our readers at a hotel. A European tourist got out of a taxi and asked the cab driver about the fare he had to pay. The driver, a Malay gentleman, did not understand the heavy accent of the109 words
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Article, Illustration1042 1973-01-01 8 ALEX JOSEY - ALEX JOSEY Today being New Year's Day (I wish you all a Happy and Prosperous New Year) I hereby resolve: I will not grimace at selfish, thoughtless, airpoisoning smokers in the lift, nor will I show1,042 words
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Letters
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Article161 1973-01-01 8 M.K. P - M.K.P. I applied for a telephone Installation In January 1972 and got the usual reply that no lines were available. I wrote again on May ll and received the same reply. After a long wait of 10 months, I wrote again on November 13 (a bad161 words
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Article95 1973-01-01 8 'Recently I brought some friends to a film show at a cinema in Toa Payoh. Being a citizen of Singapore, I was Indeed proud at their remarks that 'our roads were clean. But before long the enthusiasm of my friends was shattered when they saw a large95 words
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Article177 1973-01-01 8 Please allow me to express my heartful thanks to all doctors, nurses and ancillary staff who so patiently attended to me during my stay at the Outram Road General Hospital and the Tan Tock Seng Hospital. I would also like to acknowledge the excellent treatment given to177 words
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Article265 1973-01-01 8 F. CARTER - F. CARTER Liaison Officer, Good Neighbours, St. Andrew's Cathedral, Singapore, 6. I was very pleased to read of the concern for the sick, aged and lonely shown by SYBH in his letter (NN, December 27). I am sure he will be glad to know that a few265 words
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Article101 1973-01-01 8 I am rather amused to read the reply from the Director of Marketing, Singapore Airlines (NN, December 28) to a query raised by Wife of a Civil Servant. I wish to point out that there is no excursion ticket to India, although our national airline serves101 words
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Article48 1973-01-01 8 YEONG KUM KEE - YEONG KUM KEE Public Relations Officer, Ministry of National Development, Singapore, 2. I refer to the letter by Raffiesian (NN, December 20) headlined The Twisted Signboard. The damaged signboard referred to has been removed by the PWD and will be re-erected after it has been •> repaired.48 words
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Article46 1973-01-01 8 LAWRENCE S.H. LOH - LAWRENCE S.H. LOH Public Relations Offfcer. Singapore Police Fore*. Singapore, 2. I refer to the letter by Leonard Lim (NN, December 2). Our plain-clothes officers kept observation at Satay Club. But, no gambling activities were seen. The police will make more periodical checks.46 words
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Article51 1973-01-01 8 I wish to draw the attention of the Public Health Division to the embankment behind houses Nos. 5 to 35 Jalan Lengkok Sembawang, Sembawang Park. It is full of overgrown vegetation. The owner of the vacant land should be reminded to cut the overgrown lallang. PUBLIC HEALTH, Singapore,51 words
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Miscellaneous16 1973-01-01 8 //ow maw fixes hmst /mtYo«we(M'r &> OK MTHfN* (M WATTrt. we've jwst &ot tb HAUAte um CHAMA4H?16 words
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Article, Illustration1935 1973-01-01 9 The elements were obviously in no mood to co-operate. We fought strong currents, heavy seas and winds constantly out of the north Start of a six-day trip of adventure It began as a sunny sail from Singapore to Pattaya for five adventurers aboard a1,935 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration2080 1973-01-01 10 Dick Wilson - Waterloo again—but with a briefcase By Dick Wilson Britain's shock troops march into Waterloo again today. But they are wearing grey suits and bowlers, instead of the scarlet uniform of Wellington's men, and their only weapon is the briefcase. They represent Britain's Ministry of Agriculture and2,080 words
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TREND
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Article, Illustration836 1973-01-01 11 Dear Ros, My aunt who has nine children, gave us two when they were only a month old. Everybody in my family loved them. After six years, my aunt claimed my cousins back but her son refused to go home and wanted836 words
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Article190 1973-01-01 11 Dear Ros, I am a 21-year-old salesman and have been going with a girl for three years. The problem Is that she's much older than I. Friends tease me about my "wires'ster" and my parents also object. My intention Is to drop her and hope to190 words
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Article102 1973-01-01 11 Dear Ros, Tm In love with a 21-year-old man who happens to be my best friend's boyfriend. I know several boys but I can't get this one out of my mind. I'm 15. Friend Dear Friend, If you need a challenge, I suggest you look102 words
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Article149 1973-01-01 11 Dear Ros, I am 20 and my fiance Is 22. I am a student nurse and my aunt, who went to England for six years training, has just come back for holidays. She asked me to return with her soon. I am going but there Is a149 words
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Article277 1973-01-01 11 Dear Ros, I am a 17-year-old boy with a modest wish: a preunlverslty education. My parents object to this Idea because they cannot afford It. With two brothers and two sisters, all of them schooling and a low Income, we are living from hand to mouth.277 words
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Article323 1973-01-01 11 Dear Ros, i I am a 22-year-old girl, very unhappy and miserable at times. The reason Is this: I know A whom I like and love very much, but he tells me that tie likes, but does not love, xae. Be also says mine Is not love323 words
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Article, Illustration202 1973-01-01 11 "Lipstick is the fashionspark of any make-up" a famous personality of the cosmetic world once said. And she's right too. Lip colours change faster than any other face Item, to keep in swing with changing fashions. There's lip colour to match whatever shade of202 words
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557 1973-01-01 11 Dear Ros, I am 22 and my fiance is 27. I've known him for four years. We are both deeply In love and will be getting married soon. Just recently I discovered that he has three children aged from five years to six months.557 words
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Article178 1973-01-01 11 Dear Ros, I came to know a girl through a recommendation and after three months, we got engaged. However, I've recently fallen in love with another girl and our love deepens every day. I have told my former girl that I don't love her and would like178 words
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Article130 1973-01-01 11 A 25-year-old woman, who has been living on a transplanted kidney for the past two years, has given birth to a girl In a hospital in Tel Aviv. The baby girl, weighing 41b. 3oz. was born on Friday. She and her mother, who was not named,130 words
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Advertisement144 1973-01-01 11 GUINNESS BOOK of RECORDS Now available-latest 19th edition K W TALLEST inso! l I I I '/7 extremes ie, on and BESHSMi THE INSTANT ■J a a SCHOOL HOME Whether the discussion concerns the smallest fish ever caught, the most expensive wine, the greatest weight lifted by a man, the144 words
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MOTORING
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607 1973-01-01 12 Jim Watkins - By Jim Watkins It is an open secret that a number of new models will make their appearance during the New Year. Many promise to be exciting and really enliven the local scene. Any new Alfa Romeo Is a welcome treat. This year607 words
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Article, Illustration1027 1973-01-01 12 Lee Chiu San - By Lee Chiu San The New Year is here and with it comes the promise of new motorcycles as dealers everywhere announce the arrival of their new models for 1973. Much has been promised in the motorcycling scene, and I am only waiting to see1,027 words
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Article, Illustration516 1973-01-01 13 The main indications for 1973 are that the car salesmen are going to work harder for their commission. Gone are the days of eager hordes pressing into the showrooms. Now it is very much a buyers' market where the customer must be pursued. I516 words
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Article, Illustration104 1973-01-01 14 It was a tough task picking the car of the year. Our motoring correspondent, Jim Watkins, rode over 40 cars and at last chose the Peugeot 504 s T.I. as the car. Other cars also did win our honours. In these two pages we104 words
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Article, Illustration13 1973-01-01 15 Jaguar E series in fabulous engine arriving next wef^.13 words
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Article, Illustration2197 1973-01-01 16 The car which does everything superbly well During 1972 over 40 cars have passed through my hands, usually in use at least five or six days, for it is only with familiarity that is possible to form a fair Judgement. Often the cars which most appeal2,197 words
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Article, Illustration1112 1973-01-01 17 J. W - The trends —past and present... J.W. Un d o u btedly the most noticeable trend in all car designs r ea c h i n g Singapore during the last year has been the gradual lengthening of the service intervals. Essentially the old, "grease 27 points and change the oil1,112 words
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Advertisement191 1973-01-01 13 imiiF u TEN n LET USHER YOU WITH 4- CHANNEL STEREO INTO THE YEAR 1973 1 I lUI lUI CSQ-150 (Cartridge) 4-channel stereo for car and home safety lock and key 24-watt output (6W per channel) vibration-proof Ma iMi •—«-Ll« jAiH\ CSL'IBO Mini Deluxe •Powerful sound reproduction "Compactness ♦Balance, control191 words
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Advertisement295 1973-01-01 14 Doors open wide to the fortunate few whose success has permitted them the luxury of a 504. Its engineering integrity and traditionally superb Peugeot styling makes it an outward indication of your discerning taste. The 504 is a rather special Peugeot. A combination of luxury with distinctive beauty and powerful295 words
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Advertisement142 1973-01-01 15 the car that opens up new dimensions in excitement driving. worn mm V J o 5/ 48 wiafe**g (1/ o o J i a A MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION The Dashboard Focused' on Driving Convenience 0 Overhead console Door open indicator Brake trouble, indicator Seat belt indicator Sunvisor Day Night mirror142 words
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Advertisement354 1973-01-01 16 Reflective Number Plates to B.S. Specification AU 145. Visible at distances of over 2400 feet. Reflective Giv# bri9ht w,rn n<> f lit vehicles ahead. P|of qo Reduce the likelihood of a collision IICIICO at night. SOLE DISTRIBUTORS FOR SINGAPORE, MALAYSIA AND BRUNEI UNIVERSAL AUTO SUPPLY 20 SELEGIE HOUSE, SHORT STREET,354 words
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Advertisement57 1973-01-01 16 MBCAI> PLASTIC GUARD TRIPLE ACTION CAR POLISH Cleans and Renovates Lacquers and Polishes Protects Easy to Apply and Shine 5 V, VJWR HIGH L'jS" ,r -"•'t COAT Of PL/> 1 iASTi ftlU >ft *ASHtO Of* 8* ftSD OfTIPC- N Ma« Wh*«l Protection R amoves sums Prevents Flngar Smudges and corrosion57 words
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Advertisement89 1973-01-01 17 new PolarAire CAR AIR-CONDITIONERS to keep, you cool i t. i r -M---' K, jyß'j &>.*■ U -J*?* <6 v Pokiiciire car-airconditioners 0 Streamline, bold, compact and silent. Designed for tropical driving with pre-cool switch, nylon blower wheels and idle stabilizer for better cooling. Warranted for 24,000 miles or 289 words
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Advertisement146 1973-01-01 17 ffiwnHNmmKmMu THf 1300-88,375 NFTT IKE 1600-89,487 METT HH ID KHC IMB M QUO MUS WMUNIYsMKBIIUHIinE GET HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS MORE WHEN YOU TRADE-IN ON A NEW VIVA We really mean it! Take advantage of this seasonal offer now and drive away in one of the finest cars on the road146 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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Article, Illustration353 1973-01-01 18 Investors in Singapore and Malaysia will, from today, be able to compare the performance of the Stock Exchange of Malaysia and Singapore with that of otfcer stock exchanges around the world. The Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation has launched the OCBC index (above) which353 words
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159 1973-01-01 18 Chenderiang Tin Dredging which suffered a severe profits setback in 1071-72 has announced that it will be diversifying. It has agreed to acquire an Interest in an oil exploration concession held by a group of American oil companies In Kalimantan. Indonesia, 12 miles northwest159 words
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128 1973-01-01 18 Reuter Rome, Monday—ltalian President Giovanni Leone last night welcomed the enlargement of the European common market but stressed that political as well as economic unity was the final goal so far as Italy was concerned. The Italian President, In his New YearReuter - 128 words
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511 1973-01-01 18 FINANCIAL GAME BY CHARTEXUS With the introduction of stock exchange regulations for almost immediate delivery of shares after a sale, the phenomenon of short selling can become almost defunct in our market. Yet the short sale has a legitimate place in511 words
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Article85 1973-01-01 18 Tokyo. Monday. Mr. Shizuma Matsuo, a man generally credited with making Japan Air Lines one of the leading airline companies in the world, died yesterday of a liver ailment. He was 69. An aviation expert In government since he was graduated from Kyushu University in 1928,85 words
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315 1973-01-01 18 Hong Kong, Monday.—An Asian DoJar market may be established here next year, according to Mr. D. L. M&latf, chief manager of the Chartered Bank In Hbng Kong. In a statement released here reviewing the role of the315 words
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103 1973-01-01 18 Manila, Monday. The Philippines government has asked local businessmen to export their goods to the Malaysian market where the purchasing power of consumers is high. The Secretary of the Trade and Tourism Department, Mr. Troadlo Quiazon. said the government would provide assistance to enable103 words
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179 1973-01-01 18 "The Commerce and Industry Fund will pay an Increased dividend of $4.60 on each 100 units for the six months ended November 1972. This compares with $3.82 for every 100 units for the proceeding half year and brings pay out for the full179 words
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Article44 1973-01-01 18 New York, Monday Bight U8 tobacco companies are financing a US$2.B million five-year study at Harvard Medical School into the health effects of smoking. Researchers will investigate the effect of smoking on emphysema, bronchitis, lung cancer and heart and vascular diseases.44 words
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440 1973-01-01 18 The new year which starts today should prove another successful period of outstanding growth for the United Overseas Bank, say International brokers, W.I. Carr. In a special report on the bank, Carr analyses prospects for shareholders. However, the report has not taken into440 words
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Article164 1973-01-01 18 TOKYO. Monday—A production target of 27,500,000 tons of crude steel has been set for the Japanese steel Industry In the JanuaryMarch quarterly period, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITT) announced recently. Mm also announced that It has again revised Its current October December164 words
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Article, Illustration348 1973-01-01 18 Fraser and Neave are to step up production of canned soft drinks in the new year, mainly for export. Work has already begun on the Installation of a $1.3 million new canning line which will be the largest in South East348 words
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103 1973-01-01 18 Monday. £?,u UI George H2f te tha t whl'e £2* China and the Uni°n wlil be small In 1973 It will become lm*portant In the long run. .J"*"* 168 are two big countries and we have a lot to fhare with them,"103 words
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Advertisement558 1973-01-01 19 Tt HG KEONG CAR TRADERS (PTI) Ltd. Home of Quality Used Cars. "Wishes A Very Happy New Year to Customers Friends." MR. rou MOHAN SINGH wishes all his Friends a Happy Prosperous New Year. Many thanks to those who sent cards. GET SMART! UNIFORMS For All Your Employees Male/Female, By558 words
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Advertisement259 1973-01-01 19 Wf ARK Specialists In Spraying, refrigerators, fans, washing machines etc., servicing and buying all kinds of gascookers, appliances. Len Wah Compony, Tel: *****7 (S'pore). VINYL FLOOR TILES MAKE YOUR Floors look Elegant and Beautiful. Consult us for free estimation without obligation. Ring *****3. Why take chances? Your Stars hove important259 words
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Advertisement484 1973-01-01 19 APARTMENTS SPORE 9, 10 Woollerton Pork 3 and 4 bedrooms; Serene House, City Towers, Drogon View, !Kum Hing Court, Toman Serasi, furnished/unfurnished. Available immediately. Please call Consultant Unique, ***** S'pore. 1 WOODLAND COMPANY offers dist. 10 Nomly Avenue 2-storey semi-detoched 3, bedrooms, one servant's room, fully furnished, one aircon., telephone,484 words
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Advertisement532 1973-01-01 19 FURNITURE FOR SALE, HIRE AND HIRE-PURCHASE Special Discount for New Y ear Sale. Lounge and Bedroom Room Furniture, including T.V. Refrigerator, Aircon. etc. PLEASE COME TO 18, Tiverton Lone, Singapore 9. Off Killiney Rood. LUXURIOUS APARTMENT in Devonshire Court, $125,000. Bachelor flat at People's Park Complex, $28,000. Double-storey semi-detached bungalow532 words
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Advertisement472 1973-01-01 19 WANTID Port-time Clerk Driver, 8 <a.m. > —12 noon District 11. Altc required Donee Bpndv Pop ort>ups, Dancers, Floor show Artistes for Fil*>, TV Nightclubs local 1 or overseas engagements. Full de- I toils with photograph to Newton P.O. Box 44, Singapore 11. American Internotionol Company requires MALE GENERAL CLERK472 words
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Advertisement290 1973-01-01 19 TRANS EURO-ASIAN TRAVEL SERVICE. 419-6 3rd floor People's Pork Complex Singapore 1. Telephone: *****2/*****. Charter Flights Direct to London and Return. Doily Departures INTERNATIONAL CHARTER FLIGHTS CENTRE OFFERS GUARANTEED FLIGHTS FROM SINGAPORE TO: LONDON $525/AMSTERDAM 540/PARIS 550/NEW YORK/TORONTO S 930/LOS ANGELES !*lO3O/- TO ALL PARTS OF EUROPE, INDONESIA AUSTRALIA 70,290 words
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Advertisement202 1973-01-01 19 NEW CAR DIRECTORY Where you can buy your next new car in Singapore CHAMPION MOTORS (S) PTE. LTD, 304 Orchard Road, Singapore 9, Tel: ***** 1, CZo&L>sicm£*' CITY MOTORS (S) PTE. LTD., 28 Covenagh Rood, Smgopore 9 Tels *****6/*****3 CITROEN HENRY ANG AGENCIES PTE. LJO., 9, Leng Kee Road, Singapore202 words
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Article, Illustration1914 1973-01-01 20 Leslie Nakashima - Two golfers from Taiwan steal the show Tokyo sees Ali in action Singapore gets Games vote By Leslie Nakashima Tokyo, Monday. A pair of Taiwanese golfers stole the show In Asian sports performances in 1972. Lu Liang Huan, 36, and Hsleh Mln Nam,1,914 words
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Article146 1973-01-01 20 Today is Monday, January 1, the first day of 1973 with 364 to follow. THE MOON: Approaching its new phase. THE MORNING STARS: Mercury, Venus and Mars. THE EVENING STARS: Jupiter and Saturn. are under the sign of Capricorn. The late director of the FBI. Edgar Hoover, was born146 words
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Miscellaneous296 1973-01-01 20 NEW NATION CROSSWORD HHHH aaaaa an aaaaa aaaa 7 Country dwelling. 8 Reluctant. 9 Barber's sign. 10 Peruvian city. 11 Social prohibition. 12 Beautify. IS Londoner's truck.' 14 Designer Oleg. 20 Where Waikiki iff 23 Tiff. 24 Part of a forest 28 Secular cleric in Prance. 30 Consort. 31 Humiliation296 words
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Miscellaneous738 1973-01-01 20 Trust your lucky star IF ITS YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are an observant person who is able to catch even the slightest hint of approaching change and, in so doing, gain an advantage over those who must wait until hints become actual announcements. Your associations with others are generally738 words
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Miscellaneous146 1973-01-01 20 DR. KILDARE r T 11! il ,\V 9 t V I OOULP LOWER M/SELF DOWM TO THAT WIN PAW ...AND SET NSIPE ANP MAYBE WHO ever's ih there com.p. CON&. UP WTTH OF THE I V M •A I x s :«oc 1 I yfcfl J «<• "V**** 1 RIP146 words
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Article, Illustration1105 1973-01-01 21 By Scrutineer Australian jockey Des Coleman had the honour to win the last classic of the 1972 season when he landed Sarawak millionaire Datuk Wee Hood Teck's Siapa Rajah an easy winner in the $35,000 Penang Gold Cup yesterday. i Siapa Rajah, a Good Brandy1,105 words
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Article, Illustration274 1973-01-01 21 Follow the horses marked with a Mongolian Heroes led into the straight with Group Command cl os ing in. Skippy moved up. Group Command finished well and hit the on *JJ I®**1®** home to win by a length. Skippy and Mongolian Heroes deadheated for second place. Rubinstein set274 words
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Article, Illustration35 1973-01-01 21 Pictures by Sulaiman IsmailPictures by Sulaiman Ismail - 35 words
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153 1973-01-01 21 London, Monday Ted MacDougall, £200,000 striker who has been with Manchester United for only three months, may leave the troubled English First Division soccer club. MacDougall was dropped by United's new manager, Tommy Docherty. from the team for the club's friendly match against Hull153 words
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Article109 1973-01-01 21 Calcutta. Monday—Geoff Arnold, the England last bowler, was being detained in hospital here for a third night after his temperature went up again yesterday. Arnold, who was admitted to hospital with a stomach infection on Friday, was hoping to join the rest of the MCC players109 words
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Article123 1973-01-01 21 National Basketball Association standings: EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L PCT GB Boston 28 5 .848 New York 29 10 .744 2 Buffalo 29 26 .257 20 Philadelphia 3 34 .081 27 Central Division Baltimore 21 14 .600 Atlanta 21 17 .553 lVk Houston 16 18123 words
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Article149 1973-01-01 21 East Glamorgan 9 New Zealanders 20 (at Cardiff). SCOTTISH TRIAL Final Scotland 11 The Rest 10 (at Murrayfield). CLUB MATCHES At* r a von 10 Pontypool 10; Bedford 12 Rossiyn Park 7; Birmingham 20 Old WhltglfUans 3; Camborne 9 Penryn 8; Clifton 9 Old Edwardlans 9; Coventry149 words
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347 1973-01-01 21 Tokyo, Monday—Veteran Thai bo xe r Chartchai Chionoi appears In his ninth world title fight here tomorrow night hoping to capture the flyweight title for the third time In a long and successful career. But most boxing experts favoured the speed, power347 words
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Article171 1973-01-01 21 London, Monday. Mike Burton, the 27-year-old Eiigland prop forward, broke his right leg during the weekend training session in preparation for the Rugby Union international against the New Zealand All Blacks at Twickenham here on Saturday., Burton, who played In All England's four championship games last171 words
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466 1973-01-01 22 Well, it's another Christmas come and gone. Very soon will come the task of taking down the Christmas tree, storing the strategically hung mistletoe and packing the Christmas lights which are now working perfectly after misbehaving all throughout the festive season. And time it466 words
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Article, Illustration82 1973-01-01 22 Over the past year New Nation published an eyecatching array of pictures of girls. Today we pick the top five beauties who appeared durinr 1972. LEFT: Rosalind Lee, 21, a part-time model who won the ATC Queen *72 contest. BELOW: Penelope Bins, 23, a former air-hostess.82 words
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Article61 1973-01-01 22 MEI LIN: The advertising people seem to be stressing the negative side of their goods these days instead of the positive ever since ttlj' warning over h exachlorophen e. AH ?OOK: Well, now that they have started: being frank by shouting "No hexachlorophene" in their advertisements I hope61 words
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Advertisement22 1973-01-01 22 The Match dotect to perfect eccur Sole Agents: CHIN HIN WATCH CO OVERSEAS UNION SHOPPING CENTRE COLLYER QUAY SINGAPORE, 1. TEL: *****122 words
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Advertisement465 1973-01-01 22 `\'{/(|\@`\!<.'@\}'@^_]:~\>/{*] JEC ST® WT X* V wl #5c 3*3 V &-«3 *e>.ip g y 3* <4 fW*'M £js» m, m .M m*-M y V ..T i' v r •ay*- t I C^®jpßgS a case of beauty fcVen naturally beautiful faces take along make-up or skin-care products on their little trips.465 words
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Miscellaneous369 1973-01-01 22 5 Siagapore 12.35 Welcome "73 (Rpt) 1.35 The Smith Family-Father-in-law 2.TX) Johnny Nlghthawk 2.30 The Spice of Life (Mandarin play Rpt) 3.10 where the Heart Is 3.25 For the Family (T) 3.55 A Diary of Events in Singapore this Week (T) 4.00 Days of Our Lives 4.40 Song Recital by369 words
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