Eastern Sun, 8 March 1971
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Title Section21 1971-03-08 1 EASTERN SUN Singapore's own nation! J®, 10 cents Estd. 1966. Vol. 5 No. 1589 Monday, March 8, 1971 M.C. (P) 251021 words
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509 1971-03-08 1 j^AIGON South Vietnamese troops yesterday captured the key Ho Chi Minh trail junction of Tchepone setting the stage for what is certain to be some of the heaviest fighting of the Indochina war. The South Vietnamese launched their attack after United States aircraft saturated the509 words
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Article, Illustration59 1971-03-08 1 Premier Lee Kuan Yew extends his hand to a small boy during a Meeting of the Whampoa Branch of the People's Action Party last night. However, the small boy was overcome by shyness and hesitated before shaking Mr Lee's hand. The meeting was to inaugurate the59 words
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Article101 1971-03-08 1 CAIRO President Anwar Sadat announced last niKht his rejection of a ceasefire extension but said this "did not mean that political action will stop and tans will start shooting". Speaking from his office at the Kabbah Palace a few hours before the ceasefire was due to expire.101 words
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Advertisement147 1971-03-08 1 CLO Wall in the suicides: Toh The Minister for Science and Technology, Dr Toh Chin Chye yesterday suggested a way to halt the alarming rate of suicides from the Selegie House complex. During a tour of the complex he suggested the height of the corridor walls be built up another147 words
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Article, Illustration299 1971-03-08 2 Former part cranedriver Mohaned K. Osanar Kunju (above) will at last be able to see bis wife and son but at a heavy price lie was crippled trying in vain to save the life s( another port worker four years ago. The High Court last299 words
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211 1971-03-08 2 report in the Sunday Observer's of ill-treatment of political prisoners in Malaysia was given scant credence here and in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. The Observer reported, according to Reuter. thot it hod received a document of alleging torture and ill-treatment of political detainees. It said the211 words
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Article, Illustration123 1971-03-08 2 Grocious living in Singapore Has taken on a new dimension the art lover can now drink in the beauty of paintings together with his cup of tea. For an art e»Merv has been built into the Swan Tea House in Amber Mansions in123 words
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Article46 1971-03-08 2 KUALA LUMPUR A special meeting will be held here next month to co-ord nate and streamline all efforts to help Malays participate In commerce and Industry. Th« two-day meeting beginning on April 5 will be attended by state secretaries and senior government officials.46 words
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Article107 1971-03-08 2 A detective arrested a nua aid recovered a stolen watch last Saturday shortly after u alarm was raised. The victim. Lee Swui Cheong. 64. told police that be was confronted by two ■en alone River Valley Rood that after noon. One arm locked his aeik while107 words
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150 1971-03-08 2 People who start saving now can get a free ticket for the third Postals Savings Bank Lucky Draw. A total of 118 gifts worth over $15,000, ranging from a saloon car as the first prize to a transistor radio as the 118 th prize,150 words
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Article110 1971-03-08 2 Police are anxious to contact relatives and friends of a woman found dead in a house In Race Course Road last Saturday. She was Nancy Tan, 88, of 36-G, 10 milestone Nee Soon Road. According to police she left her house to visit a friend110 words
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Article40 1971-03-08 2 KDALA LUMPUR Two unconscious girts, In their teens, were yesterday admitted to the General Hospital la two separate Incident* Both were believed to have taken an overdose of sleeping pills and suffered Xroia unhappy romance*40 words
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Miscellaneous89 1971-03-08 2 Toto draw Sunday's Toto Draw:— 2. 44, 35. 24. 9. Additional Number: 42. Three-circle Draw5. 40. 22. mm SINGAPORE TOWN 2.29 am <5.5 ft* 807 am. (7.5 ft) 115 pm (1.9 ft 19-29 pm(7.4 ft) TOMORROW 3.23 mi. <4.8 ft>; 9.11 am. (8 ft); 4.14 pm. <1.4 ft): 14.53 pm.89 words
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Article, Illustration352 1971-03-08 3 WE DON'T NEED NEW YORK IMAGE TOH There was a time when many people—including leading politicians and businessmen referred to Singapore as the New York of the East. But yesterday the Minister for Science and Technology, Dr Toh Chin Chye moved to dispel this cliche. "Singapore would not be proud352 words
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Article, Illustration129 1971-03-08 3 Singapore would soon replace Japan in Hia manufacture and export of machine tools, a Japanese businessman said yesterday. He is Mr M Yaguchl. ft representative of the Maeda Metal Industries Limited of Japan. Mr Yaguchl, who was here for the Japan Industrial Trade Exposition. said129 words
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Advertisement12 1971-03-08 3 call for a cold refreshing Garlsberg the premium beer }P';. V 'V12 words
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Article, Illustration93 1971-03-08 4 The Government's Keep Singapore Clean campaign which started last year has not extended to Kee Seng Street. Rubbish dumped there THREE TEARS aro has still not been moved, angry residents said. They claim the Public Health Department truck usually comes half loaded and can only take away93 words
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116 1971-03-08 4 POLICE are appealing for eye-witnesses to two fatal rood mishaps on Saturday. The first incident occurred at 3.20 pm when a 65-year-old woman fell 01T from a bus which was negotiating the Holland Circus. The woman identified as Leong Yin Phen>; sustained head116 words
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Article80 1971-03-08 4 A three-year-old passenger Gillian Low. was Injured yesterday In an accident In which two cars were badly smash, ed. "Hie two car drivers were also Injured taken to Thomson Road Hospital. The accident happened at 1 pm Gillian's father. Mr Low Boon Khim. 23. was driving80 words
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Article71 1971-03-08 4 These firemen are NOT boarding a bus to go home. They are rushing aboard after reports of a fire in the bus along New Bridge Road just outside the People's Park complex yesterday morning. However, their trouble was all in vain. The fire71 words
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Article, Illustration223 1971-03-08 4 MP: DON'T BE EMBARRASSED gINGAPOREANS join political porties very furtively, the MP for Whampoa, Dr Augustine Ton said lost night. He attributed this to indifference and fear. Dr Tan said some people preferred to pursue their own lives and careers quietly, others fear communist terror223 words
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178 1971-03-08 4 Police believe they have rounded up all members of Hie gang responsible for the $25,000 armed robbery at a doctor's bouse last Tuesday. Thi# follows the arrest of two more men on Saturday bringing to six the number of suspects rounded up. Police178 words
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Article, Illustration277 1971-03-08 5 ])ACCA President Yahya Khan has threatened to use full martial law powers to ensure the nation's stability. He also summoned the National Assembly to meet on March 25. However, m i n utes after his declaration, East Pakistanis marched through theU.S. Air Force photos via UPI radiophoto service. - 277 words
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Article59 1971-03-08 5 RAWALPINDI Warders opened fire and killed seven prisoners when 325 convicts broke out of the central prison in Dacca yesterday. Prison authorities said the prisoners shouted slogans and paraded through the streets of Dacca. Thirty prisoners were injured in the firing. Sixteen were recaptured. Seven59 words
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209 1971-03-08 5 NEW DELHI A browl over the identity of o woman voter added two deaths to India's election violence toll at the end of the sixth day of the 10-day poll. Police reported five Other deaths in the country, bringing the total number209 words
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47 1971-03-08 5 CAIRO Four Palestinian guerrilla leaders have quit their posts in protest against the guerrilla movement's failure to achieve national unity, guerrilla sources said. The guerrilla leadershio met in emergency session afterwards in a last-minute effort to persuade the four to withdraw their resignation.47 words
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215 1971-03-08 5 DONG HA. Vietnam Two defectors from North Vietnam yesterday drew a pim picture of a cheerless homeland in which "even needles and thread" are rationed. They said even the cheapest radio costs nearly months salary for a school teacher. Th r defector* included Master215 words
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Advertisement56 1971-03-08 5 MODERN GROOMING FOR A MODERN MAN MGS offers the widest variety a fantastic arrayof 29 different items for modern grooming. Whether it's for shaving, skin care, hair styling or travelling, you'll get top-notch results with MGS. MEN'S COSMETICS FREE 1 sports bag with every purchase of any 4 items of56 words
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Article182 1971-03-08 6 Japan Backed by 4,000 riot police, Japanese authorities yesterday seized land needed for the construction of a new Tokyo International Airport from 73 farm families in the country's worst public disorder in more than a year. Officers arrested 217 farmers and left-wing students who182 words
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Article153 1971-03-08 6 BELFAST A terrorist bomb yesterday shattered the office of British European Airways. No one was injured because the street was deserted at the time. It was the second blast In six hours in the tense city. The earlier one, Just outside a police gtaUon, also caused no153 words
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92 1971-03-08 6 MELBOURNE Filipina Nelia Santho, 19, was crowned "Quern of the Pacific*' here last night. Nelia. a university student was crowned at a function in the Southern Cross Hotel by Australian Immigration Minister Phillip I.ynch. "1 would like all the (other) girls to become Queen92 words
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111 1971-03-08 6 ANKARA Turkey's government grappled with renewed anxieties about the country's internal security as a widespread search continued for fo-ir American servicemen kidnapped under threat of death by leftwing terrorists. The kidnappers said that the four American airmen seized by gunmen on Thursday would be shot if111 words
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Article158 1971-03-08 6 CARACAS. Venezuela Banker Enrique Dao has described how his Kidnappers held him blindfolded for 24 days on a top of a mountain. lie was only fed on milk, spaghetti and maize cakes which they cooked in the open. He slept each night in a string158 words
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Article, Illustration59 1971-03-08 6 LAS VEGAS, Nevada —Gambling stops at the tables of Caesar's Palace when more than 1,000 persons march through the famed Las Vegas strip. The protestors, including Reverend Ralph Abernathy, were demonstrating against welfare cutbacks in Nevada. The marchers sang and chanted but it was anUPI radiophoto - 59 words
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Article240 1971-03-08 6 CLEVELAND. Ohio-Five people have been killed and more than 40 injured in a knife fight between rival motor-cycle gangs. MUNICH, West Germany—Two drivers have been killed and 2o students were injured when two petrol tankers and a ■chool bus caught fire. BAST HARTFORD. Connecticut Space Pioneer Dr240 words
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Article, Illustration254 1971-03-08 7 LONDON—About 2 000 militant women demanding equal rights with mm have participated in the biggest female demonstration in Britain. The women marched two miles from llyde Park to Trafalgar Square Man* of them were pushing prams contain inr either rhildren or leaflets They hadUPI radiophoto - 254 words
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Article162 1971-03-08 7 CENTURY'S WORST FIRE ZURICH An early morning fire trapped 47 elderly, bedridden patients and 13 nurses behind barred windows and locked doors at the Zurich University Psychiatric Clinic in Switzerland's worst fire disaster of the century. Police said the 28 victims, most of them162 words
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Article151 1971-03-08 7 WASHINGTON—Americans b**e bffß told bv thf Income lax man that it Is perfectly legal to claim bribes as a ta, deduction There are only two conditions: TV bribe most not have been made to a government official and tbe person claiming it as a tax151 words
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Article184 1971-03-08 7 SYDNEY Sydney police ore still carrying out extensive enquiries into the mystery explosion which badly damaged the home of a newly-elected Australian senator eorly Sunday morning. The explosion which blasted a bedroom and living room wall out is believed to have been caused by184 words
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Article108 1971-03-08 7 EAST BERLIN East Germany opened talks with West Berlin authorities on an agreement to lift a five-year ban and allow West Berliner* to cross into East Berlin for Easter. The head of West Berlin's city government chancellory, Herr Ulbricht Mueller, had a fivehour talk with108 words
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Article62 1971-03-08 7 OSLO Minister of Church and Education, Kjffl Bondcvik. 76. a summoned to King Ola* V and asked to form a new (ovrrnmrni. The parliamentary leader of the four non« socialist part lea. Helge Selp. advised the king to ask him after the four parties had told62 words
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Advertisement69 1971-03-08 7 When the weather is sultry, all forms ot fever w ll cqrre Three Legs Brand RHINO HORN FIVIR WATER is good toi relief of all fevers and also as a cure for baby's measles and pox U, si n\ > c i m KEN Dr.'JG COMPANY LIMITED Ucad Office if*ll69 words
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Article531 1971-03-08 8 rjEN. Yahya Khan, President of Pakistan 2* and the head of that country's armed forces, U trying to do an impossible Job and our sympathies are with him. He Is trying to unite a country that is geographically and ideologically split. If he fails, as he obviously will,531 words
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Article, Illustration361 1971-03-08 8 Prime Minister Edward Heath and his Conservative Party Government are deep in the national doghouse. Only 8i months after they were swept to power in one of the biggest election upsets in British history they are making records for unpopularity. Three British361 words
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SUN SOAPBOX WHERE READERS HAVE A SAY
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Article177 1971-03-08 8 BUS OFFICIAL RUDE —CLAIM SIR: fFHERE seems to he a problem hatching plans to change the public bus system. The other day I wa* on a bus and a man, in his 50's. boarded it in South Bridge Road. This bus was painted blue. I presume he took It tor177 words
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Article103 1971-03-08 8 SIR: OFTEN I walk home along Anson Road after working late at night. Twice In the last week I have been stopped by trishaw and taxi drivers offering me a "nice girl* or a "blut movi These nen just will not accept either me ignoring them or103 words
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Article85 1971-03-08 8 SIR: OIG vehicles like craneg and lorries should be banned from the road during peak hours. This is specially so in Robinson Road after office hours There should a certain time for them to move round the cltr. But this should not be during85 words
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A PLACE IN THE SUN
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Article, Illustration682 1971-03-08 9 Mlee - Why we missed the choir Mlee p |\ADIO-Television Singopuro hoc got a lot of explaining to do now the Koreon Children's Choir has left. And they will nave to make their explanations to the Minister of Culture. Mr Jek Ynen Thong. Mr Jek and hundreds of682 words
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Article, Illustration36 1971-03-08 9 Amanda Codsky is onfy 15 years old but she is already able to distract men's attention. The young bikinibeauty is enjoying her holiday at a Sydney beach before resuming her studies.36 words
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Advertisement26 1971-03-08 9 rrx" LLiOJuV. sun 1 i -T-'mi I| C \v;l -fl rs PEOPLE WATCHERS J r* kt iV V V "W i s tomorrow in the SUN26 words
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Article, Illustration455 1971-03-08 10/11 gXCAVATIONS on lonely Flinders Island in Bass j Strait between Tasmania and the southern coast of the mainland of Australia are revealing details of the last days of the now-extinct Tasmanian Aborigines. The Tasmanian Aborigines, who were quite distinct from the Australian Aborigine,455 words
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Article295 1971-03-08 10/11 Next time you get sick spare a thought for your doctor he's one of the most patient and understanding people you will ever meet. He has to be. It takes a special kind of man to cope with the demands of being a general practitioner. Yet there295 words
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Article, Illustration51 1971-03-08 10/11 pRETTY Kim Williamson, of Melbourne, has spent- the last 11 years collecting more than 40 trophies and 800 ribbons for her skill as a horsewoman. But when it comes to vacation, the bikini-clad 16-year-old enjoys a less active pastime, relaxing with her dog in Gosford,51 words
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Article51 1971-03-08 10/11 The South Korean government will ask two chitting cum companies to make a now flavour, laced with linxrni, which many people believe increases sexual potency. The government's trade promotion said a market survey indicated that ginsenr chewing gum would be a big seller in Southeast51 words
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Article, Illustration378 1971-03-08 10/11 IN its first 10 years, the Peace Corps has sent volunteers to improve the Philippine rice harvest, restore the 2 rand mosque in Tunis, repair city uses in Guinea and dig innumerable latrines. They also have picketed O S Vice-President Spiro Agnew in378 words
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Article467 1971-03-08 12 ANN LANDERS - ANN LANDERS DEAR ANN: Does the whole world belong to young people? Must everything be tailored to their needs, their desires, their whims and their fads? I have attended three weddings in three monthß and have gone home with a headache each time. Why? Because467 words
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Miscellaneous756 1971-03-08 12 CARROLL RIQHTBR'* I CANCER VRGO GENERAL TENDENCIES: Some Idea* and method* different from those 70a have been using can add greatly to your stature as well as to your financial and emotional well-being. Aim for a fine standard of bring ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) Al- SCORPIO (Oct. 23756 words
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Article189 1971-03-08 13 T>OBERT Young, occording to polls, ratings and fan mail, is most popular performer on television. He knows why "When I'm on tour or make public appearance, or even walking down the street the thin ß that strikes me most is the genuine affection people seem to189 words
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Article, Illustration40 1971-03-08 13 RIGHT: A television picture beamed to the United States from Europe through Intelsat IV, a communications satellite orbitting above the earth. Instelsat can take up to 12 colour television programmes or 9,000 telephone calls.40 words
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Miscellaneous920 1971-03-08 13 CHANNEL 5 OPENINC ANNOUNCEMENTS. followed by GENERAL HOSPITAL A daytime serial about the staff and patients ot a hospital INDIAN CLASSICAL DANCE (Rpt) A DIARY OF EVENTS IN SINGAPORE THIS WEEK (Tamil) IT'S HAPPENINC IN SINCAPORE (Tamil) (Rpt.) A series on the life and people in our Republic DAYS OF920 words
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Article, Illustration163 1971-03-08 14 IT took only nine hours to fight the battle 1 of Waterloo on that fateful Sunday, June 15, 1815. It took nearly nine year* for producer Din© do Laurentiia to realise hit dream of filming the last great hattle of the Napoleonic era which changed the face of Europe.163 words
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Miscellaneous71 1971-03-08 14 O A G A ru I SjATIOj DEOM LAST DAY! u -1 (Mi IM. I John SUM Color doopr ODBON OKCBAKD OPENS TOMORROW I TH'KBTB ON BALE WOW ooioen Banal Praamte "%SMgtns**tS BO VINO SWOBDSMAN" (la MuditiD) Dyallßoop* Sutmmittoku Bngitab OhliMM Bu®» □RCHARu > 7 65» wtt CATH AV *****71 words
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Miscellaneous213 1971-03-08 14 SB I. I O O *****4 Oftai C*da*l I lam 1.45 Ito A 1.1! John Milli. Luclana Pa u/7i "A Black V»U liaa'* in Color CAI'I T O 1. BU7AI Saw Skavlnf —N» Prrt Ltai II *m I M a «ft IS Üblac Chiao Ik> tmrt IA SHAH PROD UCTlllb213 words
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Article, Illustration74 1971-03-08 15 Made from the same material bit shaped differently are these two hats. They werl part of the collection that went on display at the recent opening of the London Millinery Week. They are both made from fine white straw and are adored with orange, green74 words
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Article, Illustration204 1971-03-08 15 DOLLY NARAYAN - KAREN THE KARATE FAN By DOLLY NARAYAN Romeo who tries to get fresh with 22-year-old Karen Wong is in M rknrl/ for a shock. Karen may be small but she packs a punch that can fell a man twice her size. Karen is a Ave204 words
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YOUNG SUN
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Article, Illustration253 1971-03-08 16 YOUTH VIEW young Singaporeans took a strong stand against film censorship yesterday. Hey were telling YOUNG SUN whether or not they thought e en Korship should be abolished. Here is what the* said: Fu&iah Md. Taha, 19, trainee teacher: Censorship should be abolished. It should253 words
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Article, Illustration76 1971-03-08 16 Two members of Hie 12-ton steam wagon Britannia rest in New Delhi before continuing their roun<| the world trip. The British crew of three boys and two girls left England la October 1969 to set a record by going around the world in the •team-powered76 words
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Article, Illustration147 1971-03-08 17 NISSAN has for the first time produced a completely new car with a front-wheel drive. It's the latest Datsun 100 A Deluxe Sedan with a highly advanced front wheel system ready to rive superb drive under all road conditions. The car mounts a newly designed147 words
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Article61 1971-03-08 17 WASHINGTON. Wholesale prices refrstered a 0.9 per cent ncrease In February, biggest one-month rise since July. 1953. the Labour Department reported. Coupled with a 0.7 per cent rise in January, the figure* Indicated that Inflation continues to plague the economy despite a yearlong business slump. Wholesale price Increases61 words
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Article270 1971-03-08 17 Trends were virtually mixed in the Stock Exchange of Malaysia and Singapore last week. However, operators lacked real incentive as the restraining factor was the forthcoming Singapore Budget scheduled to be presented this week. During the week main activity was found In the recent volaUle issues. Issues270 words
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Article323 1971-03-08 17 The Bank of America which is moving to broaden its overseas banking activities into corporate finance services essential to multinational corporations, has entered into two joint ventures with top investment banking firms in London and Paris. Announcing this in Singapore, Mr Edward de Jong, Regional323 words
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Advertisement465 1971-03-08 17 APPOINTMENTS SINGAPORE POLYTECHNIC SCHOOL OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS are Invited from suitably qui" lifted persona tor the past-, ot Senior Instructor Instructor. OU1188: Successful applicants will be .expected .to give instructions to Technician students in one ot more of the following subjects Architectural Drawing Civil Engineering Drawing Structural Engineering Drawing465 words
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Article976 1971-03-08 18 mode every post o winning one when she took the doss two division one race over 6# yesterdoy in Ipoh. The Good Brandy marc, who found one to beat in her last four starts, was ridden a splendid race by apE entice David Kwonff. arusa paid976 words
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Article, Illustration475 1971-03-08 18 Singapore Cricket Club's Seven-A-Side Rugby Competition which finished Saturday proved rugby has a larger following here than soccer. Rugby appears to be a rough sport but it is not so. All that it requires is plenty of stamina, speed and a strong physique. During the competition475 words
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Miscellaneous62 1971-03-08 18 TODAY'S SPORTS Btcrr: SBHFL Division 3A: Thornycroft vs F k N at Fairer Park. MSA 'C* vs Ming Court at F N Ground. Division 3B: Singapore Hilton vs Singapore Tobacco at Geylang and Guthrie Waugh "B'' and Hume at Farrer Park. Dickey: SWHA League: Singapore Cricket Club vs Cevlon Sports62 words
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Article, Illustration985 1971-03-08 19 JJARUO Yosuda of Japan shot a final round of twounder 69 yesterday to win the 11th Singapore Open Golf Championship. The 28 year old golfer'% aggregate of 277 was two strokes ahead of his Canada Cup Partner Takaaki Kono and five times winner of the British985 words
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181 1971-03-08 19 The Minister of Social Affairs, Mr Othman Wok, yesterday urged Hie Football Association of Singapore to encourage a higher standard among younger players. He was speaking at the opening ceremony of the Pulau Sekng Community Centre's football field. "The training and encouragement of higher standards181 words
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Article553 1971-03-08 19 NEW YORK Muhammad All is disgusted that he and Joe Frailer will receive only 2.5milllon dollars (557.5 million) each for their world heavyweight title fight on Monday night and thinks they should each get ten million <S$3O million). "I think Frazier and I have been taken."553 words
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Article164 1971-03-08 20 Postmen decide to work again LONDON Post workers Sunday decided to end their pay strike which has kept Britain without mail for six and a half weeks. The 200.900 post oflice workers voted to to bark to work today and let a court of inquiry decide on164 words
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Article267 1971-03-08 20 JERUSALEM Israel has accepted U.N. Secretary General U Thant's appeal to prolong the Middle East ceasefire within hours of the expiry of the truce. An official announcement reiterated Israel's adherence to the June 1967 Security Council resolution which called for on unconditional ceasefire without any267 words
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Article159 1971-03-08 20 LONDON The decision to clear a doctor who told a schoolgirl's parents she was using contraceptive pills has caused a medical controversy. Some people are worried by its farreaching effects. Dr Robert Browne. the doctor in question, was cleared of allegations of professional misconduct bv159 words
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119 1971-03-08 20 CHICAGO Patients who have received a transplanted kidney from a corpse are sometimes haunted by nightmares. They dream that the ghost of the dead donor is demanding the return of the organ. A psychiatrist said this yesterday. Some patients were subject to dreams and119 words
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Article, Illustration215 1971-03-08 20 Singaporeans are to get their first taste of modern ballet. It will come from the Felix Blaska Ballet of Paris which arrived here from Kuala Vumpur yesterday. It will state four shows at the Victoria Theatre. Lead dancer and choreographer of the group. Felix215 words