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Title Section22 1970-03-02 1 EASTERN SUN SINGAPORE'S OWN NATIONAL DAILY Estd. 1966. Vol. 4 No. 1280 Monday, 2 March 1970. MC (P) 1616 Price 15 cents22 words
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432 1970-03-02 1 Living Styles Must Match Progress —Lee r FHE Prime Minister, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, says Singapore must change towards "new ways of life and new styles of living/' Speaking at a gathering to celebrate the Chinese New Year and Hari Raya Haji at the Joo Seng Community Centre, he said:432 words
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Article77 1970-03-02 1 SALISBURY. Sun (AFP> The Officer Administering the Government. Mr. Clifford Dupont. this morning signed the new Rhodesian Republic's "birth certificate." With bis signature, the 1969 constitution introducing a republican form of government came into operation automatically, As the clock chimed midnight. Rhocfrrsia for years a self-govern-ing77 words
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Article185 1970-03-02 1 TROOPS RUSHED I\ BANGKOK, Sun. (UPI) Thai police ha*e laid seige round a 400-man Communist base camp only eight miles from the border with Malaysia. According to reports reaching Bangkok today, the Communists are putting up stiff resistance. Reports said 300 Thai Border Police are185 words
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Article46 1970-03-02 1 BEIRUT. Sun <l*Pl> The English-language newspaper. Daily Star, carried a cartoon today showing an Arab in front of a Lebanese travel poster. The poster says "Visit Lebanon." but the Arab is anxiously obliterating the next line "the Swttierland of the Middle East".46 words
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Article219 1970-03-02 1 VIENTIANE, Sun. (Reuter) North Vietnamese troops last night mortared the airfield at the royal capital of Luang Prabang. About 15 mortar rounds exploded near the airfield without causing any substantial damage. No casualties were reported Sources believe the attack was staged by North Vietnamese units which219 words
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200 1970-03-02 1 HONG KONG. Sun. (Reuten The International Air Transport Association will press governments to tighten security measures at airports. lATAs public relations director, Mr. Anthony Vandyk. toid an airport press conference that governments in Europe will meet soon to discuss the problem of air piracy. Referring200 words
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Article106 1970-03-02 1 LONDON. Sun (AFP) A {roup of journalists of the International Pub I i s h i n g Corporation, which produces the Daily Mirror, is trying to block the I PC takeover by the Reed Paper Company. In a letter to the management. they accused106 words
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Article27 1970-03-02 1 SAIGON. Sun (ATPi South Vietnamese news-Psoer-men todav orovisionally postponed a hunger strike to protest against a 100 oer cent increase in the price of tyaper.27 words
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Article278 1970-03-02 1 GUATEMALA CITY, Sun. (Reuter) The release of a captured guerilla bought freedom today for Guatemala's kidnapped Foreign Minister. Foreign Minister Alberto Fuentes Mohr was freed by Communist guerilla* who kidnapped him on Friday night as the country was oreparlng to vote In today's national election. The kidnap278 words
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75 1970-03-02 1 Miss Cherry Blossom. 1970 of Young, near Sydney, Australia, arrived last night for a one-week stay as guest of the Singapore Apex Club. Miss Cherry Blossom. 35-24-36, won the title at a contest early this year. Miss Katherine Stewart (that's her real name), also will visit Kuala Lumpur and Penang.75 words
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Article172 1970-03-02 1 NAPLES, Sun. (UPI) Italian officials have enlisted the aid of international experts to assess the danger posed by Pozzuoli's "slow earthquake." Public Works Minister Lorenzo Natali assured him volcanology experts of international fame have asked to inspect Pozzuoll. Two Japanese scientists wttl arrive tomorrow. A r?172 words
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Miscellaneous9 1970-03-02 1 "Sometimes I wonder if I make myself quite clear!"9 words
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97 1970-03-02 2 PICTURE shows the firemen bring ing a fire under control in Chanqi Village on Saturday night. It took about two hours for six fir e engines from the Singapore Fire Brigade and eight from the RAF Changi to bring th e fir e completely under control. About $500,000 worth of97 words
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65 1970-03-02 2 CORPORAL Dennis Stow of the RAF Police being driven off in a LandRover with his bride, the former Miss Pamela Attwood, to a reception at the FAR Changi Sports Club after their wedding on Saturday. Miss Attwood is a kennel maid of the Dogs Section in Changi while her policeman-husbandPix by Michael Anchant. - 65 words
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122 1970-03-02 2 SYDNEY, Sun. (Reuter) Market manipulators will face heavier fines or jail terms in New South Wales, scene of a boom in speculative minerals stocks, if parliament approves new legislation just drafted. State Attorney General K. M. McCaw said today he hoped to introduce the legislation122 words
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577 1970-03-02 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. Mr. Hans Janitschek, General Secretary the Socialist International, said here today that a co-ordinatinq and communications centre for the Asia-Oceania region was almost certain to be set up in Singapore soon. The 35-year-old Austrian who studied law and economics577 words
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121 1970-03-02 2 J ll .VIS, Sun fßeuter; Pa k Ist a n has no problem with her powerful neichbnurs China and Russia. President Yahya Khan said in an interview published by the Dntnur Snrialist Parly's newspaper. 1/Action. President Khan said Pakistan's relation* with China and Fussla121 words
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105 1970-03-02 2 A SALUTE from the British Army's Transport Officer in Chief, Major General P. F. Claxton (left), as a flotilla of small craft from 33 Maritime Regiment, Royal Corps of Transport Friday steamed past Tanjong Berlayer at th e western entrance of Singapore's harbour. At the head of the thin grey105 words
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Miscellaneous28 1970-03-02 2 TODAY and YOU... Monday, March 2, 1970. JULV 23 me AUG. 22 SA-59-79-30 TTT CAMICOtN otc. 22 y JAN. 11 4- 6-12-17^ AQUARIUS JAN. JO rrs. ii 8-19-20-33^28 words
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Miscellaneous33 1970-03-02 2 I nto Draw IN yesterdays to to draw, the numbers drawn were: 25 13. 4. 14. 47. The additional number was 10. In the "circles'' draw, the numbers picked were: 18 14. 45.33 words
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Article81 1970-03-02 3 LAI KHE. Vietnam. Sun. (UPI) What's a fullblooded Sioux Indian doing in the U.S Cavalry? Sp 4 Alan Whitelightning, 22. of Fort Yates, N.D.. doesn't know. But he it. he said yesterday. Whitelightning is stationed with Troop C. Ist Squadron. 4th Armoured Cavalry. The latter Is part of81 words
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245 1970-03-02 3 MANILA. Sun (I PI) Armed terrorists believed to be communist huks struck yesterday in two places of the ricerich central plains. Ten persons died eight were Wounded. In the first of the two unrelated attacks, a 20-man armed band in Olive-drab army uniforms245 words
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Article115 1970-03-02 3 BANGKOK. Sun. »UPI> Police yesterday recovered 115 000 U.S. dollars worth of goods stolen from the American base at Sattahip The site is about 80 miles from Bangkok, police reported today. Working on a tip police raided a warehouse at Sattahip town, about three115 words
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Article92 1970-03-02 3 COLOMBO. Sun. (UPI) Sixty pilgrims drowned yesterday when a ferrj boat carrying them and nine others to a church festival in an island in North Ceylon capsized. Jaffna. North Ceylon's most important city, was plunged into deep mourning following the tragedy. Sixty-nine men, women and children92 words
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Article61 1970-03-02 3 JAKARTA. Sun. (UPI) Indonesia's gross domestic product rose a negligible 0-2 per cent during the Period 1960-68. according to the Indonesian Central Bureau of Statistics. The Bureau of Statistics said the insignificant increase was Hue to the imbalance between the increase In production and population during the period61 words
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Article, Illustration458 1970-03-02 3 NEW DELHI, Sun. (Reuter) Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi yesterday presented her first budget as Finance Minister. She showed that she intends to tax the rich more heavily to help the poor. i She raised Income tax i rates458 words
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Article141 1970-03-02 3 PROVIDENCE. Rhode Island. Sun. (UPI) Students at Providence College brought 150 women in by bus last night for an Illegal, but sedate beer party. This was to challenge the school's rule banning of women from the dorms at night. The girls, wearing party dresses, arnvpd141 words
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Article127 1970-03-02 3 SEOUL. Sun. <UPI) South Korean nurses will gn on a strike on Tuesday. They will refuse to give any Injections following prosecution of a nurse for alleged accidental homicide' as a result of an Injection. The 6.000-member Korean Nurses Association said that in all hospitals throughout127 words
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193 1970-03-02 3 SAIGON, Sun. (Reuter) The Saigon Students' Union sent a letter this weekend to the American National Students' Association, giving a warning about what it called the Saigon Government's 44 dictatorial attitude towards nationalists." It said South Vietnam's leadership has turned Into a dictatorship it is193 words
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Article114 1970-03-02 3 BROOK FIELD. Wisconsin. Sun. (UPI) President Nixon will get a batch of letters in the next few days. One will urge him to "get lots of sleep." Another tells him he does "nice work." The letters were written by a first grade class. "I know how you114 words
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189 1970-03-02 3 ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, Sun. (UPI) If Japan develops military power to go with its economic strength, "there will be a very dangerous period in world history/' a former U.S. ambassador to Japan warned yesterday. Edwin Reischauer. a professor of international189 words
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148 1970-03-02 3 RIO DE JANEIRO. Sun. (UPI) The city's Park Department opened public battle with the Capuchin Order or religious monks yesterday over possession of the remains of de Sa The lattei founded Rio de Janeiro in 1565. The remains have long been burled in a148 words
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Article115 1970-03-02 3 HONOLULU. Sun. rUPI) A fire that raged In two holds of a Panamanian cargo vessel for four days has been extinguished, the coast guard reported yesterday A spokesman said the fire In the number one hold, with Its cargo of bamboo, was extinguished Friday night.115 words
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144 1970-03-02 3 MANILA. Sun. (I'Pl) The Philippines official poll body yesterday blamed rich and powerful interests for deep-rooted ills in the country's electoral system. It warned democracy here is "almost at the brink of its collapse The constitutionally Independent Commission on Elections «COMELEC) said that In last144 words
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Article94 1970-03-02 3 SAIGON. Sun. (Reuter) Vietcong gunners downed an average of exactly one American helicopter a day in the first two months of this year. A United states military spokesman said today a Uf>. army UH-1 Huey was destroyed by ground Are yesterday in north Quang Province. The94 words
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252 1970-03-02 3 JAKARTA, Sun. (Reuter) The Czechoslovak Charge d'affaires in Jakarta, Milan Macha, has officially denied that the Czechoslovak Embassy is involved in the alleged 'smuggling' of 11 cases of pistols by an embassy trade official, it was announced today. Brig. Gen. Haretsning, Head of252 words
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216 1970-03-02 3 AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Sun. (UP I) Rescue workers searching for three persons still missing after a cave-in at the Kaimai Tunnel five days ago, were almost caught in a second rock fall today. District works head Reginald Hermans and construction supervisor Lyn Willis had216 words
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Article, Illustration279 1970-03-02 4 EAST BERLIN, Sun. (Reuter) East and West German officials meet tomorrow to discuss arrangements for the first meeting between premiers of the two Germanys. The summit unthinkable over two decades of mutual suspicion and hostility between East and West Germany became a practical279 words
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312 1970-03-02 4 Anti-Sabotage Moves Won't Work —Israel TEL AV|V, Sun. (Reuter) Israeli Transport Minister Ezer Weizmann today expressed doubts about the effectiveness of international action to stop sabotage against air traffic to Israel. Interviewed on Israeli Radio, the former chief of Israel's Air Force said "We demand that the worla not oniy312 words
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120 1970-03-02 4 SA N QUENTIN. Sun CAFP) Sirhan Bishara Sirhan awaiting execution for the assassination of Senator Robert Kennedy, has been granted a slight relaxation of his death cell detention conditions. The 25-year-old Jordanian went on a 13-day hunger strike in December to protest against the120 words
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Article138 1970-03-02 4 BEIRUT. Sun (AFT) Palestinian organisations today denied any connection with the murder of Mr. Edward Sasson. found dead In his office vesterday. Mr Sasson. a Lebanese citizen, was a practicing Jew known for his proZionist view* He headed the Lebanese office of the Metro-Goldwyn Mayer138 words
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209 1970-03-02 4 LAGOS, Sun. (AFP) Former Biafran soldiers have attacked Nigerian police on the northern frlnre of the former secessionist enclave, killing: at least 25 of them, according to unofficial but reliable reports. More than 50 policemen were injured in the attacks, the reports said. A209 words
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Article111 1970-03-02 4 BELFAST, Sun. (UP|) Bomb disposal experts arrived too late to prevent the statue of a 19th century hot-gos pel I e r being blown off his pedestal early this morning. Only half an hour before the blast rocked the city centre at 4 a.m. soldiers discovered the111 words
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74 1970-03-02 4 THIS was the scene in Santa Barbara. California, after .National Guard troops restored order after three nights of violent student demonstrations. California Governor Ronald Reagan declared a State of Emergency and sent the troops in to back up police. A law that no more than three people could gather afterUPI Radiophoto. - 74 words
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Article250 1970-03-02 4 NEW YORK, Sun. (Reuter) United Nations Secretary-General U Thant is planning to ask his Middle East peace envoy/ Dr. Gunnar Jarring, to resume his mission soon. U Thant told reporters he was contemplating "various possibilities" in his attempt to find a Middle East settlement He250 words
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Article124 1970-03-02 4 BERNE/ Sun. (Reuter) Soldiers today dug the last misting body an army Lieutenant from the avalanche which engulfed houses and military headquarters in Reckingen last Tuesday. A total of 29 bodies have been recovered from the mass of snow 19 of them army officers who were124 words
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290 1970-03-02 4 BERLIN. Sun rUPI) Rudolf Hess will have to go back to Spandau Prison to serve the rest of his life term, informed sources say. They say the Western allies have lost their newest battle to free the Nazi Deputy Fuehrer, the only290 words
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119 1970-03-02 4 ROME Sun (Reuter> Neolithic cave paintings have been discovered in underground chambers near Otranton in the southern t:o of Italy, by a team of pothole rs The pot-holers found the wall-paintings, painted *OOO years ago in a large natural chamber after climbing down a119 words
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106 1970-03-02 4 ROME. Sun. <AFP> Maoist and neo fascist clashed violently at Urblno University near Ancona last night. The right-wingers forced their way into the Faculty of Law after militants of the Maoist student movement had declared an "open" occupation, meaning that they controlled entrance to106 words
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Article280 1970-03-02 4 ROME, Sun. (UPI) Premier Mariano Rumor has failed to form a new government and end a prolonged, increasingly bitter crisis. Rumor told President Giuseppe Saragat he could not woo back Into a single coalition his own Christian Democrats, Unitarian Socialists and Republicans. Negotiations aimed at ending280 words
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Article51 1970-03-02 4 D (LONDON. Sun (Feuter) The manager and two assistants of a Soirh London supermarket were locked :n the refrigerator by two armed rr.er. after being forced to hand over SS2.4OA from the firm's safe today. The three were ab'• to releas** themselves la'er and were51 words
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Article44 1970-03-02 4 TEL AVIV. Sun. (Reuter) Israeli je*s today attacked Egyptian military targets 16 miles Inside Egyptian territory in the central sector of the Suez Canal, a military spokesman s aid here All the plane s returned safely from the 15-minute raid.44 words
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269 1970-03-02 5 YORK. Sun. trifrt f —P° ,lce man IJ, u c a man 'or in the subwav jesterday. it touched off a shootout in the crowd 1 Times Square area leaving two dead and wounded. Scores of s and sightseers cover scurrying for Tr*T7°i„,269 words
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Article217 1970-03-02 5 CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sun (LPI) Federal investigator* reportedly have learned from a key informant the source of the funds that financed the killing of I'nited Mine Workers (I'MW) Union official Joseph Yablonskl. They also are said to know how the monev was raised and the names of217 words
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Article, Illustration82 1970-03-02 5 A ROBBERY SUSPECT flees from the security bank in the National Press Building, Washington, on Friday. There was not even enough time for him to gather up the bank notes that fell during hit getaway. The FBI released thij photo taken by an automatic camera. AnotherUPI radiophoto) - 82 words
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654 1970-03-02 5 COLUMEUS, Ohio, Sun. (UPI) Charred bones, believed to be those of famed Avjatrix Amelia Earhart have been recovered on the pacific island of Saipan. They are turned over to th e Ohio Historical Society. She disappeared 33 years ago. Examination of the654 words
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Article159 1970-03-02 5 CHICAGO, Sun. (Reuter) The seven Chicago riot trial defendants came out of jail today. They were freed on bail by five judges of the U.S. Appeals Court. David Dellinger. Rennle Davis. Thomas Hayden Abbie Hoffman. Jerry Rubin. John Froines and Lee Welner were ordered freed159 words
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115 1970-03-02 5 FORT WORTH. Texas. Sun. (UPI» A woman sued a beauty shop for 20.800 U S dollars Friday. She claimed the shop turned her hair purple and causing It to fall out. It left her scalp blistered and scaly. The suit, ftied by Attorney Robert115 words
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Article, Illustration574 1970-03-02 5 Ann Landers - Ann Landers DEAR ANN: My neighbour asked if I knew where my husband spent most of hi* noon hour. I replied, "Eating lunch. Where else would he be?" She answered, "Would you believe in Filene's basement?" I was stunned. She went on to explain574 words
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Article127 1970-03-02 5 NASHVILLE Tennessee. Sun (Reuter) A 15-year-old boy whose arm was cut off by farm machinery had it sewn back on. The operation was disclosed yesterday by Dr. John Wright, who headed the surgery team Dr Wright said Steven Clark s arm was severed four inches below127 words
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208 1970-03-02 5 KINGSPORT Tennessee. Sun (L'PI) The bullet-riddled hodv of a 12-year-old girl was found bound and gagged yesterday in a shallow grate about a mile from her home She disappeared on Thursday while walking home from school. The nude bodv of Betty Jean was found208 words
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278 1970-03-02 5 CHICAGO, Sun. (Reuter) President Pompidou ran full tilt into thousands of anti-French demonstrators protesting here last night at the sale of Mirage jets to Libya. More demonstrations are expected when Pompidou goes to New York today for th« final lap of his278 words
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Article147 1970-03-02 5 SAN RFMO. Italv. Sun. (T'PI) A song entitled. "Chi non Labora non la I.amore" was named the winner of the 20th annual San Remo Song Festival last night. The Knglish translation of the title is. "He who does not work does not make love." It was147 words
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176 1970-03-02 5 MONTREAL. Sun. (t'PI) Ten mail delivery trucks were damaged and several drivers beaten up yesterday as they tried to deliver a backlog of 50.000 parcels held up in Montreal s mail delivery slowdown. Postmaster Hector Cormier disclosed last evening 60 trucks were serr176 words
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Article48 1970-03-02 5 NEW YORK. Sun. <UPI) Colombia Presbyterian Medical Centre said yesterdav that the Kienast Quintuplet, who had developed breathing difficulties, had measurably improved. Concern for the quin. Saran. mounted on Friday when the breathing troubles developed However, doctors said later they were optimistic the child would survive.48 words
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500 1970-03-02 6 COMMUNICATIONS Minister Yong Nyuk Lin's contention that Malay was chosen the national language of the Republic of Singapore because of "unfriendly foreign references" to this country being the "third China", is somewhat far-fetched. Certainly there are other reasons for Malay being chosen as the national500 words
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Article351 1970-03-02 6 yyHEJf Clifford Du Pont became the Acting President of the Republic of Rhodesia today, it was proved that the British lion is toothless and that any country can flout and treat with contempt the resolutions of the United Nations. Rhodesia also Joins South Africa as a country that351 words
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Article, Illustration771 1970-03-02 6 Oliver Carruthers - By Oliver Carruthers, (Gemini Newt Service) LONDON Mrs. Judith Hart, Britain's Minister of Overseas Development, was speaking at a soiree of the English-Speak-ing Union in a maharajah's palace in Calcutta. "It is right that governments should give a lead on matters of771 words
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461 1970-03-02 6 Hugh Lunn - By Hugh Lunn SAMUDRA BEACH, Indonesia, (Reuter) In the middle of nowhere on the south coast of Java stands a seven-storey luxury hotel waiting still for a surge of tourists that has never come. It is not uncommon on weekdays for the hotel461 words
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Article, Illustration615 1970-03-02 6 ART BUCHWALD - by ART BUCHWALD WASHINGTON I Just finished attending a pothole convention in Pittsburgh, Pa. Pothole makers from all over the world jammed the city's hotels and motels, and officials of the National Pothole Assn. said it was the most successful meeting they ever had Hiram H. Patches,615 words
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Article463 1970-03-02 6 PATRICK J. KILLEN - Riots Hit NightLife In Manila By PATRICK J. KILLEN MANILA, Sun. (UPI) The Empress Handicraft shop and the Kowloon House Chinese restaurant on Mabini Street sport "business as usual" signs. But the legends are printed in chalk on plywood barricades which cover their show windows. It Is pretty obvious business463 words
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446 1970-03-02 6 MEBR KAMAL - By MEBR KAMAL KARACHI, (UPI) Indignant at the red betel stains on their railway coaches and waiting roomi, the British rulers of undivided India referred to the habit of pan" (betel-nut) eating as "chewing the cud". The scorn, however, did not discourage the Pakistanis to446 words
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Article101 1970-03-02 6 LONDON. (Reuten A 85-year-old Kenya Asian widow found to be suffering from tuberculosis when she arrived here was still in hospital today waiting to hoar if she would be admitted to Britain The woman. Mrs Jeenan Kaur, who flew in with her daughter, son-in-law and four101 words
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Article643 1970-03-02 7 The weekly market review ALTHOUGH conditions wen considerably steadier in the Stock Eidiangs If Malaysia and Singapore the past week, the tendency was still for a downward drift and falls remained in a mojority. After opening quietly easier, the market picked up towards mid-week643 words
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Article266 1970-03-02 7 DETROIT, Michigan, Sun (LFI) Not even stepped-up production by three major U.S. auto companies this week could quite balance continuing cutbacks by General Motors, as the industry recorded its second straight sharp monthly decline. Ward's automotive reports. a statistical publication. said Friday that February new car266 words
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Article56 1970-03-02 7 TOKYO. Sun. <UPI) Komatsu Manufacture Co. announced yesterday it has signed an agreement to export 2.310 trailer-tractors worth US$4O 9 million to the Soviet Union Komatsu said the agreement was signed in Moscow on Friday with the Automobile Export-Import Corporation of the Soviet Union. The announcement said the delivery56 words
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Article301 1970-03-02 7 OTTAWA, Sun. (Reuter) In a bid to slash a record wheat surplus, the Canadian federal government has offered the country's western farmers SIOO million or more to destroy most of the 1970 crop. The crash programme was described by Otto Lang, minister responsible for wheat,301 words
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Article400 1970-03-02 7 AKKIVAI.S 813 in MsA 123 K l.uirpnr 9 43am Ms»A 119 K. Lumpor I.Milpm M>.% knelling 2-30 p m MSA o'2l K i umpur Malacca 325p IU M>A 453 K kln*balu 340 p m M>A ."21 Bangkok Penan* 6 40pm M>A ">*7 lok>o. Taipei. Hongkont flO pm MSA400 words
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Article62 1970-03-02 7 TOKYO. Bun. (UPI» Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.. announced yesterday It will put on market next Monday the Datsun 1500. Its latest station wagon series. The company said the commercial vehicle which carries an 1.483 cc engine with maximum horsepower of 77. will be priced at 580.000 yen (about62 words
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92 1970-03-02 7 FUTURO, the new leisure time "space station", was exhibited recently at the industrial fair at Hannover. The West German chemical firm Bayer exhibited this transportable house made of synthetic material called "Hartmoltopren" which only weighs 2,500 kgs. or about 5,500 lbs. It has a diameter of about 25 ft., a92 words
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590 1970-03-02 7 NEW YORK, Sun. (UPI) Demand tor stocks boiled over this week following a reduction in the prime interest rate by a few of the nation's small banks. The Dow Jones industrial average, the closely watched barometer of blue chip*, scored ita beat590 words
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Article94 1970-03-02 7 TOKYO Sun <UPI» The export price index rose for the 14th consecutive month to a record 107.7 In January against the 1965 base of ioo the Bank of Japan announced. The announcement said the index represented a rise of 8 per cent over laat December The94 words
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Article75 1970-03-02 7 TOKYO. Sun «UPI> Mitsubishi Electric Corp announced yesterday it will sign contracts on March 12 with five underwriters to float Its convertible bonds worth US$l5 million In Europe. The announcement said the bonds, to be issued at its par value, will bear annual interest of 7 per cent, repayable75 words
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Article128 1970-03-02 7 THE following Is a berthing list Issued by the Port of Singapore Authority for today. Monday, March 2: Departures God owns Vessels 5 Kyoto Maru 6 7 Ragna Bakke 8/9 Neder Eems 10/11 Neptune Zircon 19 Yamamle Maru 23 24 Thorsorlent 29/30 Shlnwa Maru 35 36 Glengarry128 words
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419 1970-03-02 7 LONDON, Sun. (UPI) There art times when the national economy looks good but investors apparently tee nothing to 90 for on the stock market. This week was one of those periods. The fact that the annual budget is only weeks away may hare braked419 words
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Article571 1970-03-02 7 Asian Economic Review HONG KONG, Sun. (UPI) U.S. President Richard Nixon last week asked Congress to pledge US$lOO million to the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to hel» finance development projects in Asia in the next three years. Nixon's proposals called for an appropriation of 25571 words
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305 1970-03-02 7 NEW YORK Sun (UPI) The United States government has called on Japan to reach a political dfcLiion on textile trade controls, either accepting US. proposals or stating to informed Washington sources. In a meeting this week with Japan's Ambassador to Washington Takeso Shimodo.305 words
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Article, Illustration89 1970-03-02 8 FINANCE Minister, Dr. Goh Keng s w <?e lay* tl»e foundation stone for the National Stadium while the Parliamentary Secretary to the Social Affairs Ministry (right) looks on. THE Chairman of Singapore Poo's (Pte.) Limited, Mr. S. Thiruchelvam hands over a $4 million cheque to the Minister89 words
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Article, Illustration33 1970-03-02 8 Crown Prince Akihito and Crown F'rincess Michiko chat with a student at the Japan School in Bukit Timah Road. The Royal couple visited the school while in Singapore recently.33 words
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Article, Illustration37 1970-03-02 8 CROWN Princess Michiko gives a helping hand to Chow Kok Winq when she visited the Spastic Children's Association in Gilsteod Road recently. Also seen in the picture is Mrs. T.A. Sharp, a social worker.37 words
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Article, Illustration53 1970-03-02 8 MR. BILLY Theodas, (with back to camera, right) welcomes Mist Li Li Hwa, the Chinese screen idol, as sh e arrives a? the Ming Court Hotel, wher e Billy is the Resident Manager. Looking on (left) is Mr. Lee Koon Seng, Chairman of the Jalan53 words
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Article, Illustration86 1970-03-02 8 Giving a helping hand with roasting the New Zealand lamb at the New Zealand-Tahitian Night at the Merlin Hotel in Kuala Lumpur recently are members of the Tahitian song and dance troupe Barbecued New Zealand lamb was the main dish of the evening. About 300 people86 words
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Article, Illustration74 1970-03-02 8 THE Minister for Defence, Mr. Lim Kim San, being introduced to Mr. Chiang Kwan Min, the "Elvis Presley of the Chinese screen", during a backstage reception at the National Theatre before the start of the L« Li Hwa Show last week Also seen in the74 words
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Article, Illustration433 1970-03-02 9 Among the many festivals celebrated by the Chinese In Singapore, the Chines® New Year stands out as th« most favourable. Long before the arrival of thl* eventful occasion, shops and emporla all over Singapore are stocked with all kinds of delicacies, clothes and crackers to welcome433 words
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Article, Illustration373 1970-03-02 9 THE world would certainty be a better place if there is no war between different nations of the world. From the newspaper® reports on war in Vietnam and the Middle East everyone knows that war, is something evil. An analysis of the destruction caused by war will help373 words
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Article, Illustration742 1970-03-02 9 A Short Story IT WAS the end of winter and the coming of spring when William and his family shared lots of fun. games and merry-making together. William, the only child of John and Elizabeth, was sixteen years old. He742 words
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Article, Illustration475 1970-03-02 9 A HABIT, like a trodden path, remains in existence until torn asunder by greater forces. In other words, habits once formed cling tenaciously on It Is therefore important that we consider carefully the habit we Intend to form or. for that matter, anything which will tend475 words
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Advertisement171 1970-03-02 9 Essay writing: Rules to observe All entrant* are requeued to observe the following rules 1. Each entrant mutt fill in his/her own writing the entry form appended below in block letters. 2. No entry will be considered without the entry form properly filled up. 3. The entrant must attach his/her171 words
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Advertisement439 1970-03-02 9 EASTERN SUN |TF TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM Name of Place: "V. L Count Entrant's Particulars Name: Mr. Mias Addreaa: Age: Closing date: 12.3.70 Cut Here WHAT lOU Hi\t TO DO: 1) this ««k. tit* Eaatern Sao wIIJ publtab pbotograpb tt Identify the shore photograph In the abor* ipict439 words
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Miscellaneous76 1970-03-02 9 DATELINE: DANGER! by John Saunderc and Altai McWltams THIS IS ABSURD YOU'RE WELCOME THE PLIGHT TO EAST TO TRY IT ALONE, ISLAND TAKES LESS; LADV... GO FIND THAN ONE HOUR/ J YOURSELF A BROOMSTICK/ n l THU WIZARD OF ID by Brant parser and Johnny hart 1 f itoMggTiM J76 words
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Miscellaneous24 1970-03-02 9 AMY By Jack Tippet] $L 0 J: I M "Would you believe I was offered two cots and t tfiree goldfish for you today?"24 words
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Article, Illustration893 1970-03-02 10 By Little Nene TJSIEH YUNG YO of Formosa, winner of the Philippine Open last week, carded a last round 68 for an aggregate 276 to win the Singapore Open at the Bukit Course yesterday. Yung Yos 67-71-70-68 276, eight-under par was two strokes893 words
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666 1970-03-02 10 R. Nathan - By R. Nathan LOCAL fans "ere again treated to some bright and exciting cricket by the visiting MCC team which thrashed the Singapore Cricket Association XI by 121 runs on the final day of the two-day friendly match played at the SCC Padang666 words
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Article89 1970-03-02 10 SYDNEY Sun (UPI) Sixteen-year-old Karen Moras tonight smashed thp women's world 800 metres freestyles swimming record when shp won the Australian title in 9:9.1. Karen's time riip D ed 1.3 seconds off the world record held bv American Debbie Maver which she set in August 1968.89 words
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Article363 1970-03-02 10 The final round result* 2*6: Hs:en Yung Yo <C) 67-71-70-68 (36-32). 278: D Graham (A) 70-70-72 -66 (33-33). H Yasuda (J) 71-70-68 60 (35-34>. 270: t Kendall <NZ> :o--60-70 70 i 34-3 280: Ben Arda <P> 60-74-70-07 (35-32) 281: Chang Chun Fa (C) *8.67-76-70 (3.i 351 p.363 words
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Article104 1970-03-02 10 BLOEMFONTEItf, South Africa. Sun (Reuter) Alan Henning. of South Africa, won the Schoeman Park golf tournament here yesterday with a three-under-par final round of 67 for an aggregate of 271. His compatriot Tienie Britz, the overnight leader, finished second on 273 after a 72104 words
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Article35 1970-03-02 10 CHRISTCHVRCH N w Zealand. Sun 'Reuter) Bevar. Congdon wil' lead New Zealand in their fourdav cricket matey, against the touring Australia B' team at Auckland starting next Fridav it was announced here today.35 words
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Article1125 1970-03-02 10 Winning Debut By Hitam Manis And Snow By Our Raring Correspondent PENANG, Sun Kudadm. confidently ridden by Johnny Rao. won the cias« two division one mair sprint over 6f here todav to pay $7B the highest dividend o? t ie day Estate l»evelopnient and Pahlawa.n n made1,125 words
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Article170 1970-03-02 10 PIETERMARITZBURG. South Africa. Sun. (Reu- English jockey Geoff Lewis rode the 6 to 4 favourite Daw Jones to a thrilling victory in the 10.000 Rand (€5.800) international Jockeys' Stakes here yesterday. Dav T Jones put In a brilliant finish to snatch victory by a head170 words
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Miscellaneous42 1970-03-02 10 BIG SWEEP TOTAL POOL: ($19,600* Ist Prize No: *****7 ($6,468) 2nd Prise No: *****7 ($1,617) 3rd Prise No: *****8 808) STARTERS ($179 each): *****9 *****4 *****6 *****3 *****8 *****7 CONSOLATIONS ($BO each): *****6 *****3 *****3 *****7 *****4 *****4 *****9 *****6 *****1 *****242 words
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Article513 1970-03-02 11 670,000 Witness League London, Sun. (Reuter) Two goals by centre-for-ward Mick Jones gave defending champions Leeds United a comfortable 2-0 win over relega-tion-threatened Crystal Palace in yesterday's English soccer league programme. Leeds, seeking Honours in the English League, the English Football Association Cup and the European Cup,513 words
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163 1970-03-02 11 SYDNEY, Sun. (Reuter) Australian Olympic gold medallist Lyn McClements, who announced her retirement yesterday after being disqualified for the second time in two days at the Australian swimming championships, last night reversed her decision. Miss McClements, 17, was disqualified yesterday for incorrect kicking after163 words
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Article74 1970-03-02 11 WINCHESTER Massachusetts. Sun (AFP) Pattl Hogan of California caused the major upset of the U6 women'* covered court tennis championships yesterday **hen she recovered from a disastrous first set t<> h*at the favourite Nanev Richey. 0-6 6-4. 6-1 in the semi-final. Her opponent In the final74 words
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Article70 1970-03-02 11 MANILA. Sun. (UPI) Former world lightweight champion Gabriel "Flash' Elorde stopped overrated Mong Munchjl of Thailand last night in the fifth of a 10-round overweight match at the Rizal Memorial CoUseuni 1n Manila. The end came at 2 44 of the fifth round when Munchai.70 words
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78 1970-03-02 11 TOKYO Sun <AFP> Japan will host the 43rd wnrld shooting championships next year, the Japan R:fl* Shooting Association today The championships will b# held for two weeks In September 1971 at the Tokor«iawa Range. north*a»» of Tokyo It Will b* the nr?t ttM that78 words
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621 1970-03-02 11 LONDON, Sun. (Reuter) Wales staged a great aecond-half rally to beat England 17-13 yesterday in one of the most thrilling Rugby Union internationals seen at Twickenham for many seasons. Wildly excited Welsh supporters swarmed on to the pitch to congratulate the team who621 words
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Article1426 1970-03-02 11 ENGLISH DIV ONE Arsenal 3 Sunderland 1. Coventry 0 Che'.sea 3 Leeds 2 Crystal 0 Liverpool 0 Derby 2 Manchester C 1 Ipswich 0 Newcastle 1 Tottenham 2 Notts Forest 1 Everton 1 Sheff. Wednesday 2 Burnley 0 Btoke 2 Man United 2 West Bromwich 31,426 words
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Advertisement498 1970-03-02 11 Classified Ads. I Solm Scrvict television/Radio REDIFFUSION TELEVISION RENTALS H P A CASH Complete range to ton everyone Showroom*: Cltmenceau Aienua. Joo Chtat Koad. Taman Jurong RtPAIMS ANY HAKE OF TV HEIB. Radiophone Controlled Maintenance Phone MS23I/2 227m# »»re Communal Aerial B?ster'.a Cloaed Circuit TV B SS*gyj.4, Mujlo installation Phone498 words
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Advertisement237 1970-03-02 11 NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ACT. 1967 AND j IN THE MATTER OF SHARIKAT PERCHETAKAN UTUSAN MELAYU BERHAD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an Extraordinary General Meeting of the members of Sharlkat Perchetakan Utusan Melayu Berhad duly convened and held at 46M. Jalan Lima. Jalan Chan Sow237 words
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Miscellaneous1033 1970-03-02 11 (CHANNEL I) P.M 200 Opting Anncts 303 General Hospital; 310 World <T); 400 SinThiii Wwk (T>. 405 It Happening In Singapore <T»; 420 Davs Of Our Lives 500 Close. 600 Opening Anncts; 6.03 Bjwina Don—A Studv of Animal Life; 630 News in Bnef 635 Family Affair "Grandpa Sir'; "10 Woman'#1,033 words
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Article, Illustration710 1970-03-02 12 SINGAPORE must look outwards to see How she can fit into the generally gloomy picture in the "third world" of Afro-Asia, the Minister for Finance, Dr. Goh Keng Swee, said Saturday night. "We are part of this section of the International710 words
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246 1970-03-02 12 THE Government will not tolerate those who wilfully obstruct the activities of the Muslim Religious Council which are in the interest of the Muslim community in Singapore, the Minister for Social Affairs, Enche Othman Wok warned yesterday. Speaking at the opening of246 words
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Article92 1970-03-02 12 Mr. Darnel M Henry, a tax assistoj: from the United States Internal Revenue Service. is scheduled to arrive in Singapore on March 11 to assist American taxpayers in Singapore in preparing their income tax returns. He will conduct two tax assistance seminars at 9-30 a92 words
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Article59 1970-03-02 12 Tw o armed men robbed a bumboat owner of $220 ard put him in a lift to the fifth floor of a block of flat s m Prince Char'es Square on Saturday Ane Nam San. 30 was on his wav to work at 5.13 am. when59 words
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Article171 1970-03-02 12 A SCHOOL to train skilled bos driven and conductors may have to be set up with the increasing public transport services that are being planned to cope with present inadequacy This was stated by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Communications, Mr. Phua Bah Lee,171 words
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Article, Illustration224 1970-03-02 12 A BOOK on the early history of Singapore was yesterday burned in angry protest by the youth section of the Singapore Malays National Organisation. The book "Our Forefathers as Pioneers"—now being used as a textbook for Standard Three in schools is alleged to224 words
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Article369 1970-03-02 12 NEW YORK, Sun. (UPI) In an obvious move to reinforce America's trade partnership with Southeast Asia, David Rockefeller, one of the most eminent business leaders in international trade, will leave for the Far East on Wednesday, to conduct international financial forums in Hong Kong and Singapore.369 words
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Article, Illustration161 1970-03-02 12 A RADIANT Li Li Hua was crowned "Queen of the Night" at a grand dinner organised in her honour by the Jaian Besar Citizen's Consultative Committee at the Go den Lot.'s i night. The tremendous res- i pon«e to the dinner pushed161 words
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Article15 1970-03-02 12 The-e «*ere 66 accidents, of wh:rh five u«re serious, and one fatal yesterday.15 words
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55 1970-03-02 12 SUM TIN HAR howls in pain as Chang Kwan Ming plucks some feathers from her dress in a scene from Swan Lake in the Li Li Hua Show. The show, in aid of charity, attracted a full house. It was filled with songs, fun and laughter with guest artistes from55 words
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Article90 1970-03-02 12 AN unidentified woman died on the spot after a motor-cyrle col'fded in»o her at the 10th mi e Bukit Panjan? Road The motor-cyclist. A'an bin Osman of Kamnorg Cur forth was warded n the RAF Tengah He wa« on his way to Johore. The woman. In her <r»s.90 words
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Article26 1970-03-02 12 A 19-YEAR-OLD youth *ra* arrested early last mornin? after hip attempted to enter a flat In Prince Charles Crescent by way of the window.26 words
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Miscellaneous75 1970-03-02 12 TIME a TIDE TODAY SINGAPORE TOWN: 342 am. <B3 ft.), 1105 am. <2 3 ft.); 739 pm. <6 2 ft.), 10.57 p.m. <5.9 ft.). NAVAL DOCKYARD 345 a m <9.5 ft 10.36 am. (3.1 ft); 6.58 p.m. (7.7 ft.). 11.43 pm <7 3 ft TOMORROW SINGAPORE TOWN: 453 am (775 words
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