New Nation, 11 February 1971
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Title Section15 1971-02-11 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Thursday evening, February 11, 1971 No. 21 Price 15 cents nkw nation15 words
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Article66 1971-02-11 1 LATE NEWS Hundreds of people ran out of their offices In the 11-storey AIA building in Robinson Road today when a lye broke oat on the ground flora*. Thick smoke from burning refuse seeped into the" air-conditioning plant and all the offices were filled with smoke. Three66 words
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Article61 1971-02-11 1 Calcutta, Thursday.—Police shot dead two people and four others were killed in extremist attacks and political clashes as violence continued in West Bengal yesterday. One man was shot dead during repeated bomb attacks on a police station in north Calcutta. Another man was shot by the61 words
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Article185 1971-02-11 1 A writ has been filed in the High Court for a declaration that the recent dismissal of four policemen is null and void. The writ, filed yesterday, further claims that the men two inspectors and two detectives are still members of the police force and185 words
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Article97 1971-02-11 1 Seven people were charged in court today and nnad $4O each for firing Lut night's cdefcr&tlon of "Chap Goh Meh" was the quietest in decades. Business tycoons, who for years waged cracker wars against each other, last night decided that a crack-er-war can only be97 words
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Article47 1971-02-11 1 Colombo, Thursday Ceylon's Cultural Minister Mr. S. Kulatllleke, yesterday lifted ban on "Rankande Fair Lady," the Slnhala version of the successful stage musical "My Fair Lady." *3Jie Minister saw the play himself an unprecedented uproar by the theatre world over the ban.47 words
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Article222 1971-02-11 1 King's Road chase follows CPIB tip-off on bribes HPHREE policemen, who were chased by four detectives along King's Road yesterday, were today being questioned by CPIB officers. They were being asked why they abandoned their patrol car and ran away when CPIB officers identified themselves and why222 words
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Article, Illustration47 1971-02-11 1 After the mini, midi and maxi It's the fashion that has swept Europe in the wake of the mini-midi-maxi controversy. On show In Singapore today were Le Hotpants, very short shorts designed by Ken Scott, an American who is showing his collection around Asia.47 words
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Article55 1971-02-11 1 Kota Klnabalu, Thursday Flood waters washed away five houses in the Kudat district of North Sabah on Tuesday night, police reported yesterday. A spokesman for the Kudat District Office said the Pitas River overflowed its banks following continuous heavy rain and surrounding low lying areas were55 words
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Article29 1971-02-11 1 Jakarta, Thursday.—Two men were killed and several others Injured when a freight train ran off the rails near Semarang in central Java, Antara news agency reported yesterday.29 words
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Article19 1971-02-11 1 lima, Thursday.—Thirty people died in a landslide at Muyoc, 50 miles from Lima, we Army reported yesterday.19 words
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Article66 1971-02-11 1 Bonn, Thursday.—lnvestigators probing the crash of the crack trans-Europe "Bavaria Express" train have found evidence that it was speeding round a bend known as "death curve" at 80 m.p.h. when it left the rails near Aitrang, southern Germany. Twenty-nine people are now known to have66 words
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Article49 1971-02-11 1 Manila, Thursday The Philippines' two top antinacotlcs agents have been killed by an outlaw firing squad, while investigating a suspected marijuana farm. Rogelio Domingo, 33, and Antoftio Dayao, 33, were shot at close range. The position of their bodies indicated they were kneeling when lulled.49 words
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Article37 1971-02-11 1 London, Thursday.—More than 80 British companies have already announced their intention to take part in the British engineering exhibition to be held in Singapore in October, the British National Export Council said yesterday.37 words
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Article32 1971-02-11 1 New York, Thursday A police lieutenant was critically wounded yesterday In an exchange of gunfire when officers stormed a heavily-fortified Black Panther headquarters In North Carolina in a dawn raid.32 words
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208 1971-02-11 1 Khe Sanh troops claim US men are on the ground United Press International Saigon, Thursday Soldiers at the Khe Sanh base said yesterday that US ground troops had entered Laos on "security missions" and other duties, and had engaged in fighting there withUnited Press International - 208 words
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127 1971-02-11 1 United Press International New York, Thursday' Four photographers for US-based news organisations including Larry Burrows of Life magazine have been reported missing after their helicopter apparently clashed in Laos. The London-born Burrows, 44, la a British subject who has covered the war In Indo-ChinaUnited Press International - 127 words
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Article223 1971-02-11 1 An air force squadron which claims it dropped' the first and last bombs in the Second World War is to disband at RAF Chang! on Monday after 24 years' service in the Far East. The squadron No. 110 says it dropped the first bombs during a Blenheim223 words
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Article110 1971-02-11 1 Phnom Penh, Thursday Communist troops at-', tacked the edge of Phnom Penh with mortars earl; today, as Premier Lon Nol lay bedridden with a stroke. The Communist attack, which shook residents of the capital awake Just after midnight, appeared to be aimed at the Government naval base110 words
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Advertisement8 1971-02-11 1 DESIGNER TALKS TO NEW NATION: SEE PAGE 28 words
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Advertisement38 1971-02-11 1 Helicopters shot down, Page 5. m < .for tins* who take their woric wherever fay go ISV».iW ll.owi'J Srira rMJm X Willi.K',lp Whan oparatsd on ACwtth tha Wit instated on Mm AC adaptor tho rochargoafalo i battary is automatically38 words
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Article246 1971-02-11 2 Cigarettes will not disappear completely from TV advertisements when the "no show" ban begins at the beginning of next month. One eye-catching ad will still be shown in which a well-known brand of lighter flicks Into action lighting a cigarette. A spokesman for the246 words
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Article409 1971-02-11 2 Architects and consultant engineers here seldom consider the views of ordinary workers before designing the offices and factories they are to work in. This practice, according to a Singapore Polytechnic lecturer, Mr. Sze Yu Kok, 44, could not only create health hazards for the employees409 words
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Article35 1971-02-11 2 HONG KONG, Thursday. A Chinese Government trade mission headed by Mr. Pal Hslang-kuo, Minister of Foreign Trade, left Peking for Rumania by air yesterday on A visit, the New China News Agency reported.35 words
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Article139 1971-02-11 2 Mr. John Wong, an executive of Amoy Canning Company here, today welcomed the move by the First National City Bank to draw up a loan scheme to support small industries. The Small Industries Development Action Group was formed last December mainly to render financial and -techniclal139 words
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Article87 1971-02-11 2 Jakarta, Thursday.—Four Indonesian acquitted thfo week on charges of embezzling the Bank of America have announced they will sue the bank for ruining their reputations. The court on Monday freed the four men on charges of embezzlement of 139 million ruplahs from the bank. The87 words
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Article171 1971-02-11 2 Plans for the phase two development of the Institute of Medical Specialists Centre may be revised as a result of the Committee of Medical Specialties report. The New Nation understands that the Government may soon announce details of the revised plans. Phase two construction would have consisted171 words
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Article, Illustration217 1971-02-11 2 It's easy to linger a while for a quiet read 2000 have been to see library display More than 2000 people have seen the Penguins—at the National Library, not the Jurong Bird Park. The collection of Penguin books on display at the library is217 words
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Article387 1971-02-11 2 But there'll be early problems, say operators Initial problems for the public are expected when the 10 Chinese bus companies amalgamate into three regional groups on April 11. The bus company operators believe that the public will first have to get used to the re-routing387 words
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Article343 1971-02-11 2 Rohani Lee - Ken Scott buries the midi and nails les Hotpants By Rohani Lee The midi is dead. Long live les Hotpants! That's the message Ken Scott had for a select audience at the Singapore Hyatt today when he presented his Fashion Spectacular 1971 a fast-moving show that bedazzled everyone343 words
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Article103 1971-02-11 2 Kuala Lumpur, Thursday. Police today advised the public that there was no cause for alarm over the occasional appearance of forged currency notes. The notes were part of the $lBO,OOO that has not been recovered. In March 1969, police smashed a counterfeit ring that printed $640,000103 words
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Article25 1971-02-11 2 Kuching, Thursday. A 24-hour state-wide public order exercise began In Sarawak yesterday morning Involving the police, the armed forces and the state administration.25 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous112 1971-02-11 2 Temperatures in world capitals yesterday: Jakarta 89-75 Kuala Lumpur 89-68 Bangkok 90-67 Hong Kong 66-54 Manila 87-73 Taipei 63-55 Seoul 32-16 Tokyo 46-31 Naha 61-50 London 48-43 Paris 52-34 Moscow 5 2 New York 32-19 San Francisco 59-47 Sydney 81-75 Melbourne 68-56 Perth 85-62 Singapore Singapore's weather forecast from 3112 words
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96 1971-02-11 3 The multi-million dollar expansion programme for the Ngee Ann Technical College will start soon with the construction of a lecture theatre. Spread over a period of nve years, the completed programme will eventually cost $ll million. Tenders have already been invited to convert the96 words
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Article17 1971-02-11 3 ■jjjg Abdult Education Board is organising a 16week course on elementary woodwork beginning March 3.17 words
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Article198 1971-02-11 3 Singapore to tackle shipping Kuala Lumpur, Thursday The Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries yesterday set up two more working committees to safeguard the production of the commodity and a reasonable price for it in the world market. Malaysia was elected cnairman of the worfcng party on198 words
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Article, Illustration375 1971-02-11 3 Union man urges tougher penalties to, combat increasing 'industrial accidents 1970 toll 159 A leading trade unionist today urged the government to introduce tougher measures to make industrialists more concerned about the lives of their workers. The chairman of the National Trades Union Congress industrial safety committee, Inche375 words
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Article260 1971-02-11 3 Kuala Lumpur, Thursday Cambodia had made its first move to join the Association of South-East Asian Nations (Asean), the visiting Cambodian. Foreign Minister, Mr. Koun Wick, said today. By joining it hoped to promote regional co-opera-tion with other countries in the region. Mr. Koon Wick said260 words
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Article, Illustration354 1971-02-11 3 Perfect blend in marriage, business Talent, individualism, education, and experience combine to make Dale Keller and his wife a successful interior-de-signing team. They also add up to a perfect business and marriage partnership. Mr. Keller, 40, who is responsible for the interior decor of six leading354 words
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274 1971-02-11 3 Economics but still the traditional pageant Kuala Lumpur, Thursday Preparation to instal the fifth Yang di-Per-tuan Agong on February 20 in a ceremony true to ancient Malay traditions, are in the final stage. In accordance with the King's wishes, the Installation will not274 words
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Article77 1971-02-11 3 A donation draw, with prizes valued more than $28,000, is to be run by the British Army's Locally Enlisted Personnel Benevolent Fund. The organisers hope to sell 200,000 tickets for 143 prizes between next Sunday and April 17, the day of the draw. The fund's aim is77 words
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Article41 1971-02-11 3 Work will begin soon on a new MSA apron servicing building at the Singapore Airport. The $600,000 project in the form of a four-storeyed tower block is 'expected to be completed in four months' time.41 words
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Article33 1971-02-11 3 Secret ballot The majority of the emplyoyees of Litton Components Limited, an electronics firm in Boon Keng Road, yesterday voted in a secret ballot to be represented by the Singapore Industrial Labour Organisation.33 words
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Article115 1971-02-11 3 The University of Singap or e Students Unions community welfare committee and the Medical Society are organising a travelling health exhibition to explain to the public cert a 1 n misconceptions about medical disorders and health in general. The exhibition, which Is tentatively planned for March,115 words
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Article56 1971-02-11 3 Kuala Lumpur, Thursday. —A Birmingham Chamber of Commerce trade mission will arrive here on Saturday for* a one-week visit. The 16-member missionled by a member of the chamber's Far East executive committee, Mr. Philip Geary covers a broad spectrum of products and services which are of direct56 words
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Advertisement65 1971-02-11 3 solved your servant's problem? 5"! S3 If you want to keep your servant to P work for V you longer., the answer is simple: let Seiclene do your laundry Laundry and dry cleaning at reasonable charges prompt, regular service, door-to-door delivery twice weekly caters for hotels, restaurants, homes, etc. For65 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous299 1971-02-11 3 What's on in town today Mr. Richard Wheeler, senior vice-president of the First National CVy Bank, is due here today for a short visit. Mr. Wheeler, who heads the bank's Asia-Pacific operations and is based in New York, will pay a courtesy call on the Finance Minister, Mr. Hon Sui299 words
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Advertisement18 1971-02-11 4 Organised By Federal Publications Sdn. Bhd. EXHIBITION BOOKS T/l Lecture Hall, National Library Stamford fioaa. Singapore 6 lO'OOa.m.—7-00p.m18 words
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THE WORLD
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Article, Illustration303 1971-02-11 5 Lockheed lays off 3600 workers because of Rolls-Royce collapse Reuter New York, Thursday The Lockheed Aircraft Corporation is laying off 6,500 workers because of production delays caused by the financial collapse of the Rolls-Royce company. Rolls-Royce was making the engines for the Tristar Airbus, and the company'sReuter - 303 words
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Article165 1971-02-11 5 Reuter Jakarta, Thursday More than 190,000 village defence guards will be mobilised during Indonesia's General Elections in July. Brigadier General Gatot Soewagijo, Chief of Staff of the Civil Defence and Peoples Resistance Force, said here on Tuesday the guards were now undergoing special training. TheirReuter - 165 words
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Article167 1971-02-11 5 Reuter Washington, Thursday The Defence Department reported that three Soviet naval ships had arrived in Cuban waters yesterday but refused to say whether they were headed for Cienfuegos, the previously suspected site of a Russian submarine base. A Pentagon spokesman announced the arrival andReuter - 167 words
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178 1971-02-11 5 United Press International Manila, Thursday A drivers' strike against highef oil prices was called off last night soon after sympathetic students at the State University of the Philippines stopped barricading the campus. Some jeepney (Jeep-bus) drivers in the' greater Manila area walked out onUnited Press International - 178 words
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Article, Illustration445 1971-02-11 5 Rogers says US would back plan Reuter Washington, Thursday The US Secretary of State, Mr. William Rogers said today the US would be agreeable to leaving an Indo-China settlement up to a conference of Vietnam's Asian neighbours, ineluding Communist China. He was commenting onReuter - 445 words
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Article233 1971-02-11 5 New Nation Foreign Service Saigon, Thursday Communist anti aircraft gunners blasting US helicopters supporting the South Vietnamese attempt to cut the Ho Chi Minh trail in Laos have knocked down at least four of the choppers yesterday. Two senior South Vietnamese officers were reported to haveNew Nation Foreign Service - 233 words
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Article, Illustration111 1971-02-11 5 The Queen Elizabeth leaves Fort Everglades, Florida, for Hong Kong to become a floating university. Looking battered and rusty, the 83,000-ton former transatlantic liner now renamed Seawtee University was sold last September to a Chinese shipping magnate, Mr. C. Y. Tung, for $9.6 million after its American111 words
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Article227 1971-02-11 5 Reuter Gothenburg, Thursday Two armed Yugoslavs yesterday occupied their country's consulate here and threatened to kill five hostages today unless a friend was released from the Belgrade Prison where he is under sentence of death.. The two men, identified as Blago Milokic, 26, and Ivan Vugicevlc, membersReuter - 227 words
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Article93 1971-02-11 5 Reuter Moscow, Thursday The Soviet Defence Ministry daily Red Star yesterday charged that Japanese military planes were buzzing an increasing number of Soviet merchant ships in the Pacific. Eight Soviet vessels were buzzed in 1969, but last year 26 ships were subjected to "dangerous actions byReuter - 93 words
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Article294 1971-02-11 5 Hanoi hits at 'aggression' in Laos Agence France Presse Hanoi, Thursday The following are excerpts from a North Vietnamese Government statement, released here yesterday, "on escalation of the war and extension of aggression against Laos." "During the past few days the Americans have mobilised tens of thousandsAgence France Presse - 294 words
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Article230 1971-02-11 5 United Press International London, Thursday Britain's 14,500 bank branches and the Stock Exchange closed yesterday for four days while the nation geared for a switchover on Monday to a new decihial-based money. All indications are that, despite a £1.25 million eleventh hour publicity campaign to explainUnited Press International - 230 words
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Article, Illustration330 1971-02-11 5 United Press International Pago Pago, Thursday The Apollo 14 astronauts relaxed in their aluminium and glass quarantine trailer on board the USS New Orleans yesterday. They ate their first solid food in nine days and listened to a navy band. The band concert arranged especiallyUnited Press International - 330 words
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254 1971-02-11 6 Rift indicated over Ostpolitik Reuter Washington, Thursday A rift may have occurred in the Kremlin over West Germany's attempts to improve contacts with the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. The US Secretary of State, Mr. William Rogers, said yesterday that the US had lmformatlonReuter - 254 words
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Article, Illustration145 1971-02-11 6 New Nation Foreign Service Los Angeles, Thursday The death toll in Tuesday's earthquake rose to at least 45 yesterday. After-shocks still rumbled across the Los Angeles area intermittently more than 24 hours after the major quake. Armed police kept 12(^000 people from their homes inNew Nation Foreign Service - 145 words
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283 1971-02-11 6 Reuter Cairo, Thursday Egypt yesterday stepped up its campaign for Big-Four intervention in the Middle East following what Government officials here see as a flat rejection by Israel of President Sadat's proposals for reopening the Suez Canal. Officials emphasised the needReuter - 283 words
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Article277 1971-02-11 6 Ken Lubas - From Ken Lubas Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, Thursday House fires could be seen flickering in the hills opposite our home in Granada Hills outside Los Angeles. Billows of yellow brown smoke seemed to cloak the sunrise and hide the rest of the valley from ourLos Angeles Times - 277 words
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159 1971-02-11 6 Reuter Jakarta, Thursday The Communications Minister, Mr. Franz Seda, said yesterday that Indonesia's main towns would be linked by microwave telecommunications running through Java and Sumatra by June 1973. A year later, the link would be extended from Bali through the lesserReuter - 159 words
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Article134 1971-02-11 6 Reuter Lagos, ThursdayChina forged a major new link with West African states yesterday with the formal establishment of diplomatic relations between Nigeria and the People's Republic. Nigeria is known to have been considering closer ties with Peking for some time and yesterday's announcement made clear that it nowReuter - 134 words
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Article183 1971-02-11 6 Reuter Belfast, Thursday Troops and police yesterday hunted for known members of the underground Irish Republican Army (IRA) as the Government announced new security measures to cope with the wave of violence here. The Prime Minister, Mr. James Chichester-Clark, Invoked the 50-year-old Special Powers Act inReuter - 183 words
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Advertisement467 1971-02-11 6 A reference library of Science. Na I^^ c Excking c \^r G lb(^l^o(krn G Leaniing... The unique TIME-LIFE LIBRARY is planned education through the pleasure of reading. r z y w. i V, -•<* k i NATURE SCIENCE, WORLD'S CULTURES. Numerous graphic Muetraitions explain aubjecta. fi i m^ n ANC467 words
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COMMENT
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Article, Illustration745 1971-02-11 7 Murrey Marder - The calendar sets the problems for the allied strategists By Murrey Marder When American troops were withdrawn from Cambodia last June 30, US strategists estimated that the bor-der-crossing assault on Communist sanctuaries would "buy" six to eight months of time The time has run out.745 words
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684 1971-02-11 7 Bernardino Ronquillo - By Bernardino Ronquillo The Philippines may have to lean a little more and more towards a socialist system or the development of a partial welfare state to meet the mounting demands for social reforms from student activists and. from a longer-range point of view, to684 words
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Article, Illustration570 1971-02-11 7 Pakir Singh - Soeharto jumps the election gun By Pakir Singh Although the Indonesian general election is not scheduled to take place until' July 15, and political parties are bound not to begin their election campaigns until April 29, election fever is spreading fast in the country. President Soeharto570 words
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Advertisement58 1971-02-11 7 9 IS i L v N> m v s -put a classified advertisement in NEW NATION Singapore s own quality newspaper and see the replies pour in! Do it the easy way., use our phone service for extra speedy results. Just ring... *****8 THE 200 CLASSIFIED NEW NATION Smjapaw own58 words
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Article361 1971-02-11 8 The back-to-back fox-trot (or is it a ronggeng?) which Malaysia and China seem to be wanning up to has moved into a new phase with Peking's flood relief offer to the Malaysian Red Cross Society. $625,000 worth of tinned foodstuffs, blankets and similar goods361 words
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Article, Illustration547 1971-02-11 8 JACKIE SAM - JACKIE SAM You can't help but think of the blind and other handicapped people when you are forced to live in darkness for a couple of days. Which is what I've been doing after an accident. And the547 words
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Letters
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Article411 1971-02-11 8 P. TAYE - P. TAYE Chief Public Health Inspector, Ministry of Health Singapore 2. I refer to the article Historic site loses its relics" by your staff writer Siva Choy which appeared in your issue of January 21 and also an article entitled "Keeping ties with the past" by S.M.B.411 words
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Article143 1971-02-11 8 HO CHEE ONN - HO CHEE ONN Ag. Controller of Immigration Singapore 6. I refer to the article 'Lawyers claim ban' in your columns on 21st January, 1871. t I would appreciate it if the two University if Sin- gapore law graduates, who alleged that their applications for professional visit Passes143 words
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Article433 1971-02-11 8 ALAIN de PRACOMTAL - ALAIN de PRACOMTAL Managing Director. Hennessy Co. Cognac, France. We were very surprised to read the article which appeared In your issue dated January 22, 1971 under the heading: "Cognac— The too-popular problem". In it there are a number of facts which, apart from the disobliging433 words
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Article69 1971-02-11 8 SAW BIN TUN - SAW BIN TUN Samsu is NOT an illicit drink as such. It is a potent rice wine that can be bought on the open market perfectly legally. This is the samsu that is distilled in hygienic conditions and under supervision of Customs. There is,69 words
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611 1971-02-11 8 Kealy Ho - BY Kealy Ho During the sixties, Singapore offered few places where nature could be enjoyed or studied. The family had to drive to Johore Bahru for a day a£ the zoo. The National Museum made few611 words
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The voice of the Press
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Article98 1971-02-11 8 What the other newspapers are saying: Many political observers in Singapore, particularly the foreigners, hold the view that a truly representative opposition party is not likely to appear in the foreseeable future. Why? There are different answers, but there are a few important reasons nobody will contradict.98 words
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Article84 1971-02-11 8 The proposed formation of UMNO's political and economic bureaus at national level is very important because they will serve as "factories" to produce new ideas for the party. In this context it is clear that opportunities are be-, ing provided for the party to meet the needs of84 words
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Article82 1971-02-11 8 The head of the Malaysian UMNO Youth Movement, Dato Harun Idris has announced that the motto of UMNO Youth has been changed from "Youths are the hope of the nation" to "Youths are pioneers of development." We are of the opinion that youth must be made to understand82 words
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Article100 1971-02-11 8 Some in Australia may secretly welcome moves by Japan to increase its military role, in the hope that Japan will take over the US role of anti-China watchdog in Asia. But a Sino-Japanese military confrontation In Asia as it is today would be fraught with danger, since it100 words
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Advertisement264 1971-02-11 8 THE TEACHER and > n cnC .ctrUCTUR^ 1 RtM 1 IMP™ by Kathleen Kruizinga This is an important book for all teachers teaching English, either as a second language or to remedial groups (e.g. Remove classes). It indicates the pitfalls to avoid in language teaching, and establishes many useful guide-lines264 words
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Page 8 Miscellaneous
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Article, Illustration1092 1971-02-11 9 Choy PART ONE—A NEW NATION EXCLUSIVE War heroine, politician, model, lecturer, educationalist and housewife. It might seem an impossible combination, but Mrs. Elizabeth Choy-Yang Su Mei (Peerless Blossom) has proved that a a woman can be all these and more. One of the few who lived1,092 words
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838 1971-02-11 9 Al Shahab - By Al Shahab "Twilight in Djakarta" paints a vivid mural of Indonesia's struggle towards becoming. Eight years after it was first published it still stands up, and this famous novel has lost none of its relevance. In the context838 words
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Advertisement26 1971-02-11 9 Tomorrow: Elisabeth Choy's reflections on her political career, on teaching, on the present-day controvereises of Singapore— and how she met President Nixon. Exclusive to New Nation.26 words
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SHOWBIZ
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Article, Illustration84 1971-02-11 10 Lofty cultural pursuits aren't Chang Hung's cup of tea at all. The 22-year-old songstress (above) from Taiwan used to sing in Chinese opera before she decided she would rather be a night club entertainer. That was three years ago, and Singaporean audiences have been warming to her84 words
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Article408 1971-02-11 10 He's getting them in Asia Franco Romano, the leader of the Spot Spot discotheque's new resident group, once had glorious visions of being a concert pianist... When he was 13 he began eight years concen- trated study of the classical piano at a conservatory in Naples. But408 words
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294 1971-02-11 10 SIVA CHOY - SIVA CHOY His real name is Cheah 800 Seng and he's a modest schoolteacher from the little Malaysian town of Segamat. He has a fine voice. He sounds so very much like the popular balladeer Engelbert Humperdlnck that listeners have often mistook one for294 words
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Article, Illustration451 1971-02-11 10 An all-female group is fun; it's a great gimmick Anne, Iris and Pearl. They are three, freshfaced young ladles who have ventured into the all-male pop group domain. And although they shrug off suggestions of affinity with the Women's Lib, they still maintain:451 words
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948 1971-02-11 10 Even Vatican Radio plays 'Jesus Christ—Superstar' POPSCENE Religious music is being heard almost as much on radio as it is in church these days. Ex-Beatle George Harrison's "My Sweet Lord" started off 1971 as the No. 1 popular record in the United States. "Spirit948 words
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Advertisement16 1971-02-11 10 SHOW BAND Non-stop Soul and Golden hits of the world Top recording Singapore: RESERVATIONS Tel: *****316 words
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WOMAN
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566 1971-02-11 11 mm - ~T Kg Doctors guide to *2^ fGOOD'S T-y Y# mm Although typhoid is no longer the scrouge that it was it is still a very dangerous disease and should not be taken lightly. If caught early It can be quite easy to treat but566 words
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Article, Illustration172 1971-02-11 11 A special outfit to give you that extra xing at any occasion Fashion is fun. Great fun. Not to be taken too seriously, but used to put an extra fillip in your life. Used to turn a grey day sunny. Like this witty little number designedPhoto: Brian Hoyle - 172 words
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Article, Illustration337 1971-02-11 11 Short series of techniques Cor developing body tone Roma Blair today tells how to slim your thighs and abdomen Now that the wanner weather is here, it is more appropriate to "shape up accordingly". With this in mind, here is a short series of techniques, which337 words
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Finance and business
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Article1102 1971-02-11 12 ALL YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT THE STOCK EXCHANGE COUNTERS AN analysis of yesterday's closing prices: INDUSTRIALS 1978-71 1 wk. 4 wks. Cloaing Price last Dlvid. P/E TurnHigh Low •go ago Stoek Boytn Sellers Sale Yield Ratio Over 4.50 2.80 3.00 2 JO Allied Chocolate 2.90 2.991,102 words
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201 1971-02-11 12 United Press International Nsw York, Thursday A firm afternoon trend turned the stock market mixed at the close yesterday. Turnover was high but off its recent blistering pace. At the close the Dow Jones industrial average stOod at 881. 09 up 1.30. The blueUnited Press International - 201 words
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219 1971-02-11 12 United Press International London, Thursday The stock market yesterday ended its short working week on a depressed note with the sudden flurry in Rolls Royce capturing most of the action. Minus marks peppered the list and the industrial index was 3.5 downUnited Press International - 219 words
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Article207 1971-02-11 12 Allied Cbem 27 Alcoa 65 Am Brands 46 Am Can 36% Am Motors AT A T 51% A 4 P 21 Anaconda 21% Beth Steel 22% Boeing 23% Caterp Trac 46% 2H% Coca-Cola 87% Control Data 61% Corn G1 Wks 219% Dow Chem 83% 142% E Kodak 77207 words
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Article155 1971-02-11 12 Mining shares tumbled to alltime low at the Sydney Stock Exchange In near panic trading today. Staares of all classes were sharply discounted as some sellers were willing to ault the market at any price. INDUSTRIALS Amnol .87 Austlm 1.15 Ball Brit Tob 2.00 BHP 12.95 Burns P 2.80155 words
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Article121 1971-02-11 12 The Singapore Traction Company, for the first time in six years, shows a profit of $395,493 for the financial year ended September 30, 1970. The chairman, Mr. Yap Pheng Geek, states in the annual report that the modest profit was achieved principally as a result of revenue121 words
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Article164 1971-02-11 12 SINGAPORE EXCHANGE TODAY The Stock Exchange of Singapore opened steady this morning with further buying support. The total volume at the end of one and a half hours of trading was estimated at 200,000 units, the greater part of which was concentrated in industrials. A gain164 words
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Article51 1971-02-11 12 A six-man mission from Scotland will be here from Saturday until next Friday to boost exports of Scottish goods ranging from floor-coverings and clothing to machinery. The mission will also visit Japan, and will be led by Mr. David Mowat, secretary of the Edinburgh Chamber of51 words
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Article14 1971-02-11 12 The Japanese Embassy has moved Into new premises at 16 Nassim Read.14 words
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Article708 1971-02-11 12 BID AND OFFER PRICES AT LUNCH TODAY INDUSTRIALS B. S. L.S. ACMA 1.25 1.39 AJinomoto 1.85 Alc&n 1.37 1.39 Allied Chflfc... 2.90 2.98 Ben 1.14 1.16 B. Kaw&t 1.15 1.20 B.M. Trusts 1.20 Borneo 1.84 1.85 Bo us te ad 1.08 2.01 Camel 1.17 1.26 C. Sugars 2.36708 words
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Advertisement52 1971-02-11 12 BLUE CHIPS AND ESTABLISHED STOCKS ATTRACT FIRMER BIDS. SELLERS ALOOF NEW NATION ADVERTISEMENT RATES DISPLAY $6.50 per single column inch. (series rates/discounts available on application.) NOTICES/ APPOINTMENTS $8.50 per single column inch. CLASSIFIED All Clsssifications 20 cents per word. Minimum $2.00 SEMI-DISPLAY (Minimum one single column inch) $6.50 per single52 words
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Miscellaneous492 1971-02-11 12 CINEMA By EDGAR KOH E mm i v BP IS Brian Keith and Barbara Wcrle in the film When the technicians take over... Full marks for special'effects men behind this film "KRAKATOA, EAST OF JAVA" starring Maximillian Schell, Diane Baker, Brian Keith, Barbara Werle, John Leyton, Sal Mineo and Rossano.492 words
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Article, Illustration472 1971-02-11 13 Sonny Yap - They are winners in spirit Camera oh school sports Words: Sonny Yap Unlike their more fortunate counterparts, De La Salle Primary School face one big handicap in their soccer build-up the lack of a pitch to practise. But this has not dimmed the enthusiasm of soccerPictures: Brian Culley - 472 words
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Article, Illustration578 1971-02-11 14 Jeffrey Low - By Jeffrey Low The Singapore Polo Club's annual tournament which starts tomorrow at Thomson Road, will be the largest ever with 17 teams taking part. For the first time, too, two junior teams will compete in the four-day tournament tomorrow, Saturday, Sunday and next Tuesday.578 words
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Article230 1971-02-11 14 CRICKET Reuter Sydney, Thursday Conditions that should be ideal for fast bowler John Snow and two puzzling omissions by the Australian selectors have left England strongly placed to win the Seventh and final cricket Test, starting here On Friday. Despite the loss of their injuredReuter - 230 words
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Article105 1971-02-11 14 London, Thursday.—Joe Bugner, Britain's "golden boy" heavyweight hope, suffered a setback to his title aspirations here last night when he was held to a draw by plucky Canadian Bill Drover, who staged a storming finish despite a cut eye. Bugner, who' meets fellow Briton Henry105 words
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Article55 1971-02-11 14 Fixtures for the Radln Mas district badminton tournament for primary schools today: Inter-team senior girls division—Paslr Panjang v Fairfield Methodist, Silat I v P. Sekljang Pelapa, Telok Blangah v Kim Seng East, Jervols West v Sllat n. All matches will be held at the Buklt Merah Secondary School's55 words
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Article33 1971-02-11 14 Rome, Thursday Contracts were signed here yesterday for a return bout between World middleweight boxing champion Carlos Monzon and Italy's Nino Benvenuti who lost his crown to the Argentinian last November.33 words
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Article29 1971-02-11 14 London, Thursday. Results of last night's rugby matches were: RUGBY LEAGUE Hull 14 Leeds 9 Oldham 9 Huddersfield 9 RUGBY UNION Ox. University 9 R. Navy 2029 words
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Article25 1971-02-11 14 Manila, Thursday The World Boxing Council (WBC) yesterday picked Mexican bantamweight Rafael Herrera as boxer of the month in its February ratings.25 words
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Article289 1971-02-11 14 Jeffrey Low - By Jeffrey Low Plans for the Republic's first ever age-group tennis tournament, to be introduced by the Singapore Lawn Tennis Association, have been completed. The tournament will be held on March 13, 14, 20 and 21 and will be called the "Singapore Age-group Tennis Championships."289 words
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Article98 1971-02-11 14 Cape Town, Thursday. Four players tied for the first round lead in the South African Open golf tournament at Cape Town's Mowbray Course yesterday with four-under-par rounds of 68. Three South Africans, Vince Baker,'Trevor Wilkes and Harold Hennlng, and Rhodesian Simon Hobday edged98 words
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Article52 1971-02-11 14 Jakarta, Thursday.—lndonesia will take part in the forth-coming All England badminton championship in London, officials of the All-Indonesia Badminton Federation said yesterday. Among those certain to be sent to London for the March championship are Rudy Hartono, three times All England champion, Muljadi, indra Gunawah and newcomer52 words
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Article254 1971-02-11 14 Montego Bay, Jamaica, Thursday Dogged by injuries and woefully short of practice, the touring Indian cricket team nave now run into further trouble bad weather. Their match against the West Indies Board President's XI starting here today i& likely to be affected by rain. The grey254 words
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Article40 1971-02-11 14 Hong Kong, Thursday—The Philippines yesterday defeated Singapore, Thailand and Hong Kong to win' the 36-hole Cathay Pacific. Airways stableford amateur golf tournament with an aggregate of 208 points. In second place was Singapore, with 195 points.40 words
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Article26 1971-02-11 14 Los Angeles, Thursday.— Ken Buchanan of Scotland will defend hli World lightweight title against Ruben Navarro instead of former champion Mando Ramos tomorrow night.26 words
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Article2191 1971-02-11 15 SATURDAY CL 3 Div. ).6I ***** Classic Victory a (Classic) Allan 4 900 ***** Dawn Lyric a (CL Lee) Daniels 5 8.12 ***** Nasi Goreng a (Lucky Victory) J. Donnelly 6 6.11 06 Troog U g (Agency) Lee 6 6.11 (Panegyric) Teh 4 8.10 *OOO5 P«tty2,191 words
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Article244 1971-02-11 15 From Blue Peter in Penang Pizarro 111 showed good form when he did a smart gallop at Penang this morning. He sprinted attractively over 3f in 37 4/5 with Hassan up. This Grensel star 5-year-old tfho came out from a spell and ran well up to244 words
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Article447 1971-02-11 15 (SATURDAY) RACE ONE (2.15): CL six Dhr. 3—61. Kingford, Gwerle, Prince Argent. RACE TWO (*.45): CL six Dhr. B—Bf. Useett, Strong Arm, Santo Rosa. RACE THREE (345): CL tlx Dir. 3 BUf. El Cid, CUuioor, Big Hill West Kalimantan. RACE FOUR (5.45): CL six Dhr. 2 SVfcf.447 words
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Article63 1971-02-11 15 Fixtures for City district soccer championships today: "A" Boys—Catholic High v National Junior College 3.45 p.m. Singapore Vocational Institute v St. Joseph Institution 5.00 pjn. (Both matches to be played at Raffles Institution.) "C" Boys—Rangoon Road v Beatty 8.00 ajn. St. Joseph's Bukit Ho Swee 9.15 a.m. (Both63 words
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Article31 1971-02-11 15 London, Thursday—Results of last night's football matches were: ENGUBH DIVISION THREE Ch'field 1 Rochdale 1 SCOTTISH DIVISION TWO A. Rovers 0 Clydebank 1 E. Fife 4 BHangers 031 words
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Article, Illustration672 1971-02-11 15 Lim Kee Chan - By Lim Kee Chan Frank Phillips, Australia's twice winner of the Singapore Open golf championship, will be back again this year. Philips, winner in 1961 and 1965, is one of the six coming from Australia for the Open to be played over the par-71672 words
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Article265 1971-02-11 15 The draw and starting times of the Singapore Island Country ClUb Police Cup final round to be played over the Bukit Course on Sunday: Ist Tee 7.45 aon. R. Loh (12). 8. A. Yeoh (15), Henry Beng (17); 7.51 T. P. Yee (18). Lee Kwook265 words
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Article158 1971-02-11 15 Reuter Washington, Thursday Negro tennis star Arthur Ashe, in applying for a visa to play in the South African Open, has given assurances that his aim is to play tennis, rather than make political points, US officials said today. Ashe is being given discreet support byReuter - 158 words
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Advertisement48 1971-02-11 13 trade^industry WW .afW IQ7I KON M7O MCIH 2487 The Republics foremost Economic Review •February i :>:• f 117 m Pav. Lebar- °<«"• I&SSR SS&.■ a, io, on the einaeye of the world Contents in this issue include. The crowded sky Al *conditioning: playing it cool rftT NOW ON SALE—S2 |p|48 words
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Advertisement339 1971-02-11 14 LA ACCOMMODATION VACANT FURNISHED AIRCONDITIONED large room River Volley Rood. Mo cooking. Telephone (S'pore) *****1 10 a.m. 8 p.m. BOUTIQUES READY MADE DRESSES—Midi/ Mini/Maxi, Nelson 179 Orchard Road, S'pore. BARGAINS/CHEAP SALES SHOP ECONOMICALLY, Get better bargains fom Ace Electric Co., 591 Geylang Rood, S'pore *****8/*****8. Branch: 4861 Block 6, Beach339 words
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Advertisement288 1971-02-11 14 RID or HAIR TROUBLK stops falling and dandruff one week, new growth and changes grey hair to original share 6th weeks. Fatima P.O. Box 1549 S'pore. Tel: *****2. CONSULT TMK FAMOUS astrologer S. Krishnapillai 134, Race Course Road, Singapore. 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday closed. POSITIONS VACANT CHAMPAGNE CABARET288 words
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Miscellaneous114 1971-02-11 14 DR. KILDARE THE RIPPLE OF BRASH RULE- BREAKER HAIRY HARRy'APLE/ CONTIHUES TO FRUSTRATE AND FASCIHATE THE REGULARS OF THE BIAIR STAFF... HAVE >OU HAP A CHANCE TO LOOK OVER PR. APIEVS CRITIQUE OF THE WAY WE RUN THE HOSPITAL, PR. GILLESPIE 1 HAVE. HE'S WRONG IN MANY CASES... BUT IN114 words
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Miscellaneous295 1971-02-11 14 New Nation Crossword ACROSS 1 Sorrowful word. 5 Bridge player's word. 9 Instrument. 14 Holy man of Asia. 15 Apply "phfllt 16 Negatively charged particle. 17 Maturity. 19 Business establishment. 30 Jal Alal wicker basket. 21 Sugar, for one. 23 Genuflects. 35 Squelchnd: 2 words. 26 Navigation hazard. 38 Start295 words
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Advertisement245 1971-02-11 15 APPOINTMENTS CHARTERED INDUSTRIES OF SINGAPORE PRIVATE LIMITED Applications are invited for the post of PRODUCTION ENGINEER The selected candidate will assist the Production Manager in the setting up of and the eventual running of a plant and must possess Qualifications: —Degree or Professional Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised245 words
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Article89 1971-02-11 16 AH FOOK: What sort of a station does Radio itself? The powers«tliat-be didnt think the Apollo spladidown yesterday was important for it to carry a direct broadcast of the astronauts' return to earth. MEI LIN: I didn't thtny you were so naive. Bow much interest in thfe past89 words
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404 1971-02-11 16 Deaf, dumb cured by Miss Chang In China, about 5000 years ago, there was an old man who suffered from a skin disease which caused his legs to swell to twice their normal size. His physicians could not find a cure and404 words
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Article79 1971-02-11 16 Security men searched for a bomb in the House of Lords yesterday and found a parcel containing a cuckoo clock. The bomb scare followed a telephone call to the police on duty in the House. The caller said that the device would go off shortly after the79 words
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Article58 1971-02-11 16 A 21-year-old girl died a violent death in Yokohama yesterday by dousing her clothes with kerosene and setting herself on fire after her boy friend rejected her marriage Offer. Mieko salto, left a suicide note in her nand bag saying that she decided to die because58 words
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203 1971-02-11 16 Did you know that the song Hiroshima, I Cry for You is the world's first and only atomic song which will make you HAPPY. By the title you would be forgiven if you thought it was supposed to make you cry. The song203 words
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Article, Illustration75 1971-02-11 16 A gypsy with an expressive versatile face. That's Kimin. To prove it here She is twice. Groomed, sophisticated, poised. Windswept, soulful and naturally outdoors. Both moods are only a few moments apart. This modern gypsy, back home from Europe this week for a short sojourn,Picture by Ali Yussoff - 75 words
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Article, Illustration166 1971-02-11 16 Director offers film role Actress Greta Garbo was reported today to be planning a comeback to films after 30 years of seclusion. Italian director Luchlno Visconti announced plans this week for a film of the Marcel Proust classic, Remembrances of Things Past. One of the166 words
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Advertisement36 1971-02-11 16 Rarker-Knoll Simply and smoothly adjusts to 3 different positions. Relax in our Recliner and find out what comfort really is. It's a new conception in Relaxation. Available at PRICE ***** ***** \TLI/W'n ROBINSONS RAFFLES PLACE SINGAPORE36 words
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Miscellaneous377 1971-02-11 16 TV ■Sri < k*joOOC fjT» w ojC i XJOI W% WMM Tjr r> nOl i T1 v 0 \J x 5 Slagapara 6.00 Opening and Dr. Who 6.30 News in Brief 6.35 Cattanooga Cats 7.15 Duke Ellington at the White House 7.40 News in Chinese 7.50 What Others Say (Chinese)377 words
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Miscellaneous18 1971-02-11 16 SHORT RIBS 5V i'AAi rl m ■Mr -'j SNIFFY »i *sa i By Frank O'Neal by George Fett18 words
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Miscellaneous334 1971-02-11 16 Trust your lucky star TOMORROW... BORN today, you have an almost-mysterious knack for knowing other people almost better than they know themselves. Able to discern the motives behind behaviour, the latent desires behind the overt act, you would be an exceptional aid to any organisation which depends upon accurate knowledge334 words
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