New Nation, 18 May 1981
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Title Section21 1981-05-18 1 NewNation SINGAPORE Monday, May 18, 1981 3177 Price 25 Cents M.C.(P) No. 103/1/81 r 1 i NEW (£0) NATION 1 COMMENT21 words
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Article274 1981-05-18 1 Teresa Ooi - By Teresa Ooi our education correspondent The Education Ministry has modified the Primary Bcheel Leaving Examination grading system. There will now he Ave grades A A. B, C. and P. The uddMonnl A will he awarded ta stadeats who score between lM end 91 mnrhs, A274 words
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Article282 1981-05-18 1 Richard Ho - Govt eases rules for small plots By Richard Ho The government will allow taller buildings to go up in small residential areas to meet the big demand for private housing. Buildings to house up to 50 per cent more people than previously allowed can now be built282 words
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Article, Illustration77 1981-05-18 1 Midfielder Snrlamurthl get the Singapore steamroller going when he pat the first goal Into Kedsh's net. And It wss s One celebration sf his retnrn to the field after a monthlong lay-off. Surla (No. 14) displayed a fine sense of nmi«g when he sneaked Into position77 words
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Advertisement23 1981-05-18 1 Flash Gordon joins us Pages 8/12 Florence who? that's Miss Singapore, says MICHAEL CHIANG on Page 2 Outsider takes Cup race Pages 14/1523 words
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Advertisement44 1981-05-18 1 1 IV yV* r *v. I V ***if «?<** **j '^kST^yLn jfraKw*#- +V'*w*i -t' >. !< JU v.*.. IRP'IW JEFFREY LOW'S report and more pictures in Pages 16/17 IN THE OTHER PAGES: Comics 12; Moneywords Remits. 14; Moneywords Coupon 15; Stars 16; Crossword 19; What's On 18,19.44 words
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Advertisement67 1981-05-18 1 s For maximum feel, distance, lightness and payability there's nothing to beat COOT.. ask any COOT golfer. COOTS arsenal of three deadly weapons: Super Rival t Super Coot r •v Hsu Sheng San Asian Top Professional uses COOT. Seeing it believing. The Proof is in the hitting. M P INTERNATIONAL67 words
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Article64 1981-05-18 2 A robbery suspect was shot dead by a police constable whom he attacked with a knife while resisting arrest yesterday. Police said the constable had gone to 25-year-old Charman Lai's home in Jalan Teck Whye to pick him up for questioning about a robbery attempt. They said64 words
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Article71 1981-05-18 2 AFP New York: People are biting each other more and more these days, according to the New York City Health Department. It said 1207 people in New York had been bitten by other people in 1980, a 24 per cent rise over the previous year. "HumanAFP - 71 words
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Article74 1981-05-18 2 Reuter Jerusalem: The Israeli Cabinet agreed yesterday to give the US more time for diplomatic efforts to prevent hostilities between Syria and Israel over the stationing of Syrian missiles in Lebanon. Prime Minister Menachem Begin told reporters Israel had not put a time limit on theReuter - 74 words
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Article66 1981-05-18 2 Two men armed with knives on Saturday robbed a woman teacher of $31,550 in cash and cheques at the car park of Yock Eng High School where she teaches. Police said the teacher and her husband, Mr S.K. Ong, 49, a senior assistant in the same school, had66 words
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Article50 1981-05-18 2 UPI A v °l car c landslide killed more than 300 people in eastern Java on Saturday. The death toll stood at 325 but officials feared it would rise. Communications with two villages were severed after tonnes of lava poured over the slopes of Semeru volcano. UPIUPI - 50 words
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Article, Illustration744 1981-05-18 2 Michael Chiang - So who is Miss Singapore? What is she? By Michael Chiang The whole Miss Singapore business puzzles me. Are we looking for the most attractive representative to send to these international beauty pageants, or simply the most representative? This year especially, the latter744 words
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Article59 1981-05-18 2 UPI TODAY is Monday, May 18, the 138 th day of 1981 with 227 to follow. Those born on this date are under the sign of Taurus. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Spanish novelist Miguel de Cervantes said: "That's the nature of women not to love when we love themUPI - 59 words
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Advertisement137 1981-05-18 2 12 Popular Melodies! All memorized like Whistler and his dog, Beautiful dreamer, Picnic and others Start your day off with a cheerful melody There are 12 of them pre- programmed into this multi-talented instrument.. So besides allowing you efficient handling of everyday figurework, the ML-90 also gives your ears a137 words
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Advertisement114 1981-05-18 3 O CITIZEN Congratulates RucanorTeam for winning the 1981 Citizenleamlennis Championships Nice going champs j, if it "v 7 rJ' 4 r »-1 •< 0 I I L ti. jfLv' J> V tv f >, V <Jfcf jet ft <• A •fvi-'me H ft f «*§> m„ f If r 2sS*114 words
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417 1981-05-18 4 AP I Londonderry: Five women whose husbands have been killed by Irish Republican Army guerillas have launched a crusade to counter the IRA's worldwide propaganda triumph over the deaths of hunger-strikers Bobby Sands and Francis Hughes. The widows are bitter about the wayAP - 417 words
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383 1981-05-18 4 It was a talk that turned into a problem solving session. However, the speaker, senior industrial relations officer Edwin Netto of the National Trades Union Congress, was equal to the task. Twenty-five people had turned up at the National Library on Saturday383 words
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Article51 1981-05-18 4 Reuter Jeddah: A man was beheaded in Saudi Arabia on Saturday for murdering his wife by throwing her down the village well, the Interior Ministry said. The statement said he was convicted under Islamic Sharia law and executed by the sword in the southern village of Mahayel.Reuter - 51 words
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130 1981-05-18 4 Reuter Hong Kong: Chinese Vice Premier Geng Bao said yesterday China would continue to work with Thailand and other South-east Asian countries for a fair settlement of the Kampuchean issue and peace in the region. In a banquet statement in BeijingReuter - 130 words
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Advertisement103 1981-05-18 4 For good health and vitality Take PHARMACAPS s quality Vitamin E capsules from U.S.A. Seals and tect s pro Gloss Tyre Black has a bituminous base which imparts a long-lasting finish to tyres and retains their new look even after numerous washings. Useful/for canvas hoods and covers as a waterproofing103 words
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Article, Illustration214 1981-05-18 5 Barking is music to my ears says Chan It was a sad farewell for Asst Supt Michael Chan last Saturday. After all, he spent 11 long years as chief of the Police Dog Unit. And what better way to say goodbye to their chief than214 words
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Advertisement109 1981-05-18 5 Yhe unmistahnbh* m,,ih of ft «Bnor Diamonds Symbols of surcw; 'h.it kaop saying significant thing*, about yon Better f/ian words YOU CAN STILL EXPERIENCE THE-JOY OF MOTORING. EL: tliV .vith Hv; IK.\'V E v», up. >'<" now cut Ji ,v. -lit ■•ornmutinq tiit• jnrJ u ur :i«:St: f iti'Ml Within109 words
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Article194 1981-05-18 6 UPI Tskys: US-Japan relations tsab anatber knack yesterday aver allegations that fear US Navy destroyers bad rained the trawling gear sf nerthern Japaaese fishermen. Tbe new Parelga Minister, Mr Saaaa Soaeda. accased US farces sf "caaslag damage te ear people." "Tbe US-Japaa security treaty IsUPI - 194 words
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Article331 1981-05-18 6 Doctors call for warning labels Industrial dermatitis, a skin disease, is now the leading occupational disease. It has occurred more often than silicosis (a disease of the lungs) and noise-in-duced deafness over the past few years. The agents which cause dermatitis are cutting oils,331 words
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Advertisement113 1981-05-18 6 Along a prime stretch of beach in east coast Johore. The setting is perfect. The host Merlin. 100 international standard rooms. Convention facilities. And that special warmth and hospitality a Merlin hallmark that has generated a chain of Hotels and Inns all over Malaysia and Singapore a befitting testimony to113 words
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Advertisement87 1981-05-18 6 You spend a-third of your lifetime on CHAIRS. So spend it well. On scientifically designed revolving chairs for optimum comfort and correct posture. There are 14 models in four types of upholstery to choose from Fully chromed, five prawns, hydraulic tilting. There are distinct models for every sedentary occupational rank87 words
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252 1981-05-18 7 Reuter Paris: Socialists and communists will begin negotiations shortly which could decide whether socialist President-elect Francois Mitterrand names communist ministers in his government, socialist leader Lionel Jospin said yesterday. But Mr Jospin, who has replaced Mr Mitterrand as the first secretary of theReuter - 252 words
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Article48 1981-05-18 7 Reuter Los Angeles: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film company has offered US$35O million ($7350 million) for another Hollywood studio giant, United Artists Corporation, film industry sources said today. United Artists suffered a financial setback recently over its US$4O million film Heaven's Gate which was a flop. ReuterReuter - 48 words
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Article35 1981-05-18 7 AP Belgrade: A *-year•M mM a vfllace •rtk e* Belgrade eNghed eat a rifle ballet that waa Bred late him darlag WerM War Oie. the aewpapec Pmlitlkm reaerted ea Satariay. A rAP - 35 words
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Advertisement165 1981-05-18 7 \Jki w J*** 1 4C:T. "J** >. i r X •r- '•<■ The American speaker that's changing sound. It was inevitable. midrange-tweeter. Instead of the Here's a simple idea. At least one speaker manufacturer ordinary 'push' action of Visit your ESS dealer and treat was bound to discover a way165 words
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Article388 1981-05-18 8 Can you take a few months off just to think? Yes, said Mr Ong Wee Hock who until recently was the director of manpower at the Economic Development Board. But few can really afford the luxury of unemployment, even if it is only for a388 words
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Article158 1981-05-18 8 4 Sally was a girl with a limitless capacity for causing problems for her teachers. When they had tried everything without success, she was referred to the psychiatrist at the child guidance clinic. His report said: "Judicious permissiveness and self-expression opportunities, with guided and supported channelisation of released158 words
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Article37 1981-05-18 8 whispers IS B p y Y Someone has pointed out that the popular expression "right on" is not new. Believe it or not, it first appeared in the third act of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.37 words
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Article, Illustration1064 1981-05-18 8 In 1934, a comet threatened Planet Earth. The task of saving the world fell on scientist Dr Hans Zarkov. Flash Gordon, at this time a Yale student, was on a plane when It collided with a flaming meteor torn loose from the approaching comet. Flash escaped1,064 words
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Article, Illustration266 1981-05-18 8 Experience as a logger, lifeguard and sometimes writer may well be the best preparation possible for a career as a comic strip cartoonist. At least that's the resume Dan Barry brought with him when he entered the field. And for more than 25266 words
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Article, Illustration1018 1981-05-18 9 Urban Lehner - By Urban Lehner Tokyo: Had former US President Richard Nixon somehow managed to retain a role for himself as a Republican Party kingmaker after his fall from the White House, his feat wouldn't come close to Kakuei Tanaka's. In late 1974, Just 110 days after1,018 words
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Advertisement136 1981-05-18 9 62" \0 0^ 09 0&S a* iNje^ m jus a W V > I J r v > Sl* ■rapi Sl* |tsi >; Your True Friend "/I friend is one who brings out the best in you." We know We fashion special friendship Well-cut and stylish, our collection release the136 words
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Article, Illustration424 1981-05-18 10/11 Deborah Chia - Co-ordinated by Deborah Chia Minis are back again. So are the baggy, wide-cuffed trousers of yesteryear. It's an inevitable cycle, someone said. If you keep your old clothes long enough, they'll be back in fashion. Yes, bring out that old mini from the cob-webbed depths ofPhotos by Steven Lee - 424 words
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Article136 1981-05-18 10/11 This being the InteraaUoaal Year of the Disabled, everyone's trying to do his Mt for a good cause. Aad saeh an aim eaa go heyead national isandaries, as to the rceeat ease sf a local bonttone. Singapore's fashion step, Man aad His Wsmaa, to eoajnncttoa with136 words
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Article115 1981-05-18 10/11 Net since Adam aad Eve haa ae much attention been focused on Iftvffl Tar he Gold Craft, a Japanese oompaay, has come ap with a collection of tosldoa Jewellery made (ram dried leaves. The leaves are first chemically treated, then stiffened by dipping to copper aad115 words
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Article, Illustration199 1981-05-18 10/11 MARGARET CHAN - EDITED BY MARGARET CHAN I have $5000 which I want to invest. What is the best way to do this? The best Investment for Car money depends on w risk adverse yea are; year expectattea of the percentage return on199 words
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Miscellaneous478 1981-05-18 12 FLASH GORDON By Dan Barry byArtSanaom THE BORN LOSER Flash is in a time vwxrp /ONE RfTURNING FROM ATLANTIS. S yy m rr (WHAT'S "THE &OOCM J ffcCR GEAR THE XT FLU. SF s 1 A i I VtONPtR HOW LON6 »UE anp zarkdv have been WAITING FDR ME HOW478 words
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Advertisement666 1981-05-18 13 rt^ZENM^j mm 16 CL k > L A r 1 THE NEW NATION/CmZEN MALAYSIA CUP CONTEST tV Win in nll-expnasns paid trip to tie 1982 Wnrld Cup grant final in Madril. Spain Plus32oCitizen watches to be won To all soccer fans, the Malaysia Cup series is here again. If you666 words
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Article, Illustration2221 1981-05-18 14/15 K.L. CHAN - He beats Smile to make it an all-outsider finish By K.L. CHAN Favoured Gent, trainer Garnet Bougoure's sole entry in the Lion City Cup sprint yesterday, cairied the Australian flag high in more ways than one. Bougoure, a native Australian who hails from Sydney, was2,221 words
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Advertisement389 1981-05-18 14/15 BEAUTY CULTURE FACIALS FOR MEN personally attended by Beauty Therapist Raymond Jansen. Purifying facials using latest scientific equipment from Europe to help clear problem complexions. Call *****01. OTHER SERVICES J PATRICIA ENTERPRISE Cleaning contractor, collecting of rubbish and grass cutting Tel: *****41 HI SANHO ENTERPRISES (PRIVATE) LIMITED (In Voluntary Liquidation)389 words
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Advertisement147 1981-05-18 14/15 ■> tmm REINFORCED TOE CAP FOR PROTECTION PADDED COLLAR HEEL LINED\ i ELL PADDEDTONGUE WpM THICKER PADDING /i niuivcn rMuuin CT J Lotto, the leading Italian sports shoe manufacturer designed the new Professional running shoe not for just looking good. It was painstakingly improved for performance. Runners all over the147 words
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Miscellaneous513 1981-05-18 14/15 Moneywords results No entrant submitted a solution which corresponded in all respects with the set of answers held by the judges to be the most apt ana acurate in the New Nation Moneywods Contest "MF". One entrant submitted a solution which differed at one point from the solution held by513 words
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Article, Illustration754 1981-05-18 16 JEFFREY LOW - Kedah go kaput without even a fight Singapore C Kedah By JEFFREY LOW Singapore went on a rampage to enter the Malaysia Cup semifinals in savage fashion at the National Stadium last night. In fact, Singapore could have literally walked into the next round because Kedah, in stark754 words
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Article117 1981-05-18 16 Sfaate at goal: Singapore 16, Kedah 8. Fouls: Singapore 12, Kedah 6. Cwien: Singapore 6, Kedah 2. Offside: Singapore 8, Kedah 0. Crtwd: 50,000. Graaad: Perfect. Weather: Cool. Yellow card: Malek Awab (67h min, tripping). Man •f the Match: K. Kannan. Singapore: David Lee, Hasli Ibrahim, Samad117 words
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Miscellaneous313 1981-05-18 16 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are one of those straightforward, truthful individuals who knows how to face facts, however upset. You always put your feelings on the line. TOMORROW... TAURUS (April 20-May 20) The quickest way to settle an argument today is to make sure313 words
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Article, Illustration757 1981-05-18 17 SURESH NAIR - Selangor 1 Pahang By SURESH NAIR Koala Lam par: Selangor to win the 1981 Malaysia Cup? Certainly not, on this sort of colourless form that was a far cry from last week's runaway 8-0 aggregrate win over Perak. There was absolutely no hint of Cup-winning style from Selangor,757 words
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Miscellaneous609 1981-05-18 17 MH-1 Occupation: Address: 3ex: Age: N R.I.C. No:. _Tel: FILL IN MISSING LETTERS ACROSS USING CLUES BELOW along dotted lines MaHBI CLUES FOR MH 1 1. Juat twelve 2. Though silly, may still be popular 3. Peraon who livee poorly ao aa to hoard wealth 4. Caaualtiaa are apt to609 words
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Article614 1981-05-18 18 Judith Holmberg - A first for the SBC for its coverage Sight Sound bv Judith Holmberg The highlight of last week's viewing was not the three above-average movies shown over the weekend but a direct telecast of the funeral of the late President Sheares. It was a first614 words
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Article477 1981-05-18 19 Sunny Goh - Wide choice of careers for the undecided By Sunny Goh To make the most use of CAREERS '81, an exhibition now on at the World Trade Centre, you have to keep asking questions. You can stand at one of the stalls for hours (like I did) and477 words
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Article398 1981-05-18 19 In and around town CHINESE CERAMICS FROM LONDON: An exhibition and sale at the Shangri-la Hotel's Hibiscus Room from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Presented by Cohen and Pearce and Shanghai Arts and Crafts. Admission is free. Last day today. CHINESE PAINTINGS BY JAMES398 words
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Advertisement132 1981-05-18 18 two pages to tell yon what's happening on TV and In town > ,-c ;~c ,~p -o •c ■dw -d -d >& -n -p -p -c p '*> -t> PREMIER and PLAZA OPENS THURSDAY FLASH, BANG, WALLOP! What a picture! PA THETIC EARTHLIN6S.... WHO CAM SAVE YOU MOW? ft •*%<132 words
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Miscellaneous340 1981-05-18 18 I i T H TI Z'*4 ii ANY WHICH WAY YOU CAN: More rib-tick-ling fun with Philo and his orangutan, Clyde, in this sequel to Every Which Way But Loose. Starring Clint Eastwood, the orang utan and Sondra Locke. Capitol: 11 a.m., 1.30, 4, 6.30 and 9.15 p.m. THE BLUES340 words
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Miscellaneous274 1981-05-18 19 mum ACROSS 1 Involuntary muscle spasms 5 Cherish 10 Mountain gap 14 Part of QED 15 Edible fungus 16 Discharge 17 Roman emperor 18 Violin maker of Cremona 19 Enameled metalware 20 Bride of Prince Charming 22 Fable writer 23 Sniggler 24 Wise old counselor 26 Take out, in printing274 words
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Miscellaneous120 1981-05-18 19 Rediffusion 12 noon The American Top Forty. Casey Kasem on a repeat of Saturday's top 40 report 1.30 News and Share Market Report 1.40 The American Top Forty., The report on the current top 40 songs continues 3.00 Star Watch 3.02 Did You Know. A revealing series on things around120 words
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Miscellaneous1455 1981-05-18 20 TELEFUNKEN VCR M tdel VM440 SOFT EJECT SIMPLE OPERATION 1 10.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by TAKE ME TO THE BALL GAME. A baseball team from Earth, consisting of an eagle, a beaver, a bear, a kangaroo and a mole, is invited by Irwin, an outer-space sports promoter, to play against1,455 words
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