New Nation, 8 March 1971

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    17 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Monday evening, March 8, 1971 No. 42 Price 15 cents I NEW NATION B
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    OUR ROADS
    14 1 Police reported a total of 61 traffic accidents yesterday. Five were serious.
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    ON THE 'CHANGE
    113 1 The Stock Market was very quiet during the first 45 minutes of trading this morning. A slight interest was noted in Starlite Ceramics, the share gained ltt cents to 62 cents. Haw Par was lightly traded at 89*4 cents. Blue chips were steady with Straits Times done
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    Air proposal
    38 1 LATE NEWS Katmandu, Monday.—The Nepalese Government has proposed to the Singapore and Hong Kfcng Governments that Royal Nepalese Airlines, which at now operate international flights to India and East Pakistan, extend their services to their countries.
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    STA building
    25 1 The Singapore Tamilian Association's new building at Woodsville Close, off Meyappa Chettiar Road, was opened yesterday by Justice of Peace, Mr. V. Pakrisamy.
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    Painless Budget
    182 1 Political prudence and a booming economy A RELATIVELY PAINLESS Budget is expected today. There may, however, be some slight increases but nothing that could be called "shockers." This will be in spite of the 'fact that the British military withdrawal programme is now in its flpal phase and
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    Lock icon Israel will not fire first—Eban
    360 1 Reuter Jerusalem, Monday Israel will not be the first to break the Middle East ceasefire, despite Egyptian President Anwar Sadat's declaration that Egypt 1s no longer bound by the truce. This was stated last night by the Israeli Foreign Minister, Mr. Abba Eban. He said
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    Motorists still shun car park
    140 1 The motoring public is still not making use of the Kallang car park now in its second week of service. Early this morning, only a handful of cars were parked there as In the previous week. The shuttle bus service between the car park and
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    Singapore TV won't show the big fight
    221 1 Singapore TV executives today quashed an island-wide rumour that they were going to screen the Cassius Clay Joe Frazier fight tomorrow. The rumour went round that RTS would screen the world heavyweight battle when It begins at 10.30 in the morning. But a
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    'Ban hippies'
    24 1 Penang, Monday The Iqbal Muslim Association of Penang Is to urge the Government to ban the entry of foreign hippies Into Malaysia.
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    Lock icon Ceylon orders troops out
    308 1 'Plans for an armed rebellion' Reuter Colombo, Monday The armed forces have been called out in Ceylon to maintain law and order amid reports of an armed rebellion planned by revolutionaries. The Prime Minister, Mrs. Slrlmavo Bandaranalke, told Parliament that she was acting under an emergency
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    Keep your lead in thought, action, top men urged
    224 1 The Minister of State for Finance, Mr. Tang See Chim this morning told 30 top management executives that theiri decisions would go a long way to shape the future of Singapore just as they decide the future of their individual enterprises.
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    Toh to open iron, steel institute
    118 1 The eight nation South-East Asia Iron and Steel Institute designed to promote industrial and technical know-how in this region will be opened here tomorrow by the Singapore Deputy Premier. Dr. Toh Chin Chye The executive secretary of ECAFE, U Nyun, who is here for
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    Quick thinking saves driver
    143 1 Van driver Fong Cheng Loon, 32, has lightning-fast reflexes in an emergency and they helped him walk out of a crash without a scratch today. When he realised there was nothing he could do to prevent his van being sandwiched between a lorry and a school
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    Pope: Love the church
    41 1 Rome, Monday. Pope Paul last night Invited Roman Catholics to love the church "despite Its Imperfections". He said, "the church Is human, and thus has its recognisably defective aspect, sometimes and we say it sadly—lts scandalous aspect."
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    Civil servant shot dead
    44 1 Amman, Monday—Palestinian guerrillas yesterday seized a Government security vehicle in Amman and a civil servant was killed In the shooting that followed. The Ministry of the Interior identified the dead man as Fuad Hammoudah Oharaybeh, of the Prime Minister's Office.
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    Thai terrorist camp attacked
    55 1 Bangkok. Monday.—Police and border patrol units moved today to wipe out what terrorist suppression officials believed to be one of the largest terrorist camps discovered in southern Thailand. The camp, in the Bantad mountains, was spotted from a Government helicoper and includes a big meeting hall
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    New one-way
    24 1 The new one-way traffic system linking Cantonment Road with Anson Road via Hoe Chiang Road and Enggor Street was implemented smoothly yesterday.
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    2 Americans with a problem: How to invest $1.2m
    423 2  -  By Brett Bayly How to find an enterin five days in which more than Ssl.2 v million can be safely invested This is the problem facing two young American 1 executives now in Singapore. They do not have to make the
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    Big biscuit firm may set up in Singapore
    122 2 An executive from one of Britain's.largest bis"cuit manufacturers is .in Singapore investi•gating the possibUity of netting up a joint venture here. The export director of Huntley and Palmer, Mr. •Richard Palmer, is spending a fortnight in the area discussing the matter with
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    German cloth on show
    37 2 A leading German firm of textile machinery is holding a" "Presentation of Fabrics" show at the Conference Hall today.' On display will be fabrics manufactured by warp knitting and Karl Mayer textile machines.
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    Teacher trainees take to fine arts and win
    287 2 From a graceful dance of the cherry blossoms to the fiery tempo of a flamengo dancer, they gave the impression that entertainment is their only interest. But they were only students of the Teachers' Training College setting their hearts on winning the
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    Ministers to attend Blaska debut
    149 2 Members of the acclaimed French ballet troupe, the Felix Blaska Ballet, flew into Singapore from Kuala Lumpur yesterday. After a press conference at their hotel they later qrtit up to either sightsee or relax beside a cool swimming pool. The 14-strong company will spend three
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    Woodlands project not shelved
    104 2 A New Nation report on January 30 saying that plans for a Woodlands housing project were shelved because of Insufficient funds was Incorrect. A spokesman for the Singapore Co operative Housing Society Ltd. today said: "We had as early as Dec. 19, 1970. sent our solicitors
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    Contest to choose a metric emblem
    156 2 The Singapore Metrication Board is holding a design contest to chose an emblem to identify the board and its work. The board's chairman, Mr. Baey Lian Peck said this morning: "Singapore has started on a long road to conformity In the use of metric
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    New Rotary officials
    61 2 Dr. Chuah Chong Yong was elected president of the Rotary Club of Singapore East for 1971/72. Elected vice-president was Dr. Wong Mook Ow and the immediate past president, Mr. Soh Chuan Swee. Other officials: Mr. Henry Loo, secretary; Mr. M. S. Menon, treasurer Messrs. EB. Paul, FOng
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    AA members to visit Europe
    40 2 The Automobile Association of Singapore has set August 6 as the departure date for a 21-day tour of Europe by Its members. Members will tour England, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany. Austria, Italy, Liechtenstein, Switzerland and France.
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    Penang survey on mentally-ill children
    205 2 Penang, Monday The Penang Association for Retarded Children is to carry out a survey to determine the number of mentallyretarded children in the State"The result of this survey will enable us to pinw for the future expansion of our school," Mr. R. Shanmugam, the president,
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    Fighting a war of the minds
    337 2 Two new schemes against Reds Alor Star, Monday The Border Security Committee has implemented two psychological warfare pilot projects to counter communist terrorist propaganda in the "sensitive" areas of Kroh and Grik on the Malaysian-Thai border. Disclosing this yesterday, the committee's executive secretary Inche
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    Hero of the seas, man of few words
    411 2  -  By Bosco Gomez Seafaring the past 20 years, he is burly and weatherbeaten. Six-foot-plus, his face jarred, he is more than modest. Captain Eugene A- Olsen, the unassuming skipper of the *****-ton cargo ship President Harrison, is the first man to twice
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    $10,000 for charity
    209 2 3000 at double wedding reception The Oh brothers' double wedding on Saturday raised more than $lO,OOO for charity. Mr. Crosby Oh Chir Blng, 28, married Miss Angelina Wong Poh Wah, 21. while his younger brother Mr. Dennis Oh Cher Klan, 24, married Miss Chua Poh WahThe grooms'
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    Japanese gardening course by AEB
    175 2 Japanese flower arrangement, gardening and landscaping is gaining popularity in Singapore.. Ikebena or flower arrangement introduced by a Japanese, Mrs. Kazue Kim, is being practised by many women in Singapore in the home and exhibitions. And now the Adult Education Board is starting a Japanese
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      89 2 Weather Temperatures cities yesterday: Bangkok Jakarta Hong Kong Kuala Lumpur Manila Tokyo Naha Paris Moscow New York San Francisco Sydney Melbourne Perth world Singapore Singapore's weather forecast from Ip.m. to 0 p.m.: Pair. The weather for the 24 hours to 8 a.m. today: Max. temp. 89.1. Mln. temp. 72.0. Total
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    Way to better understanding
    182 3 Thirty Japanese university students who are on a study tour of South-East Asia yesterday visited the Nanyang University and the Jurong industrial area. Today they will visit the University of Singapore and tonight will attend a party given by the {Singa-pore-Japanese Cultural Society. "This is our
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    The Buddha who hands out lucky numbers to punters
    294 3 People go to temples for different reasons. Some genuinely go to pray for good health, peace, prosperity and happiness. Others may just visit them for fun or to see, others pray. But there are many who go to temples to seek
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    Police to go into electronic age
    280 3 More cars and sophisticated equipment The Singapore police force, under strength and unable to attract recruits, will be relying on cars and sophisticated electronic equipment for more effectiveness. Parliament Is expected to be asked to approve funds for this during the current session. The
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    On her toes for exams
    112 3 Theresa Ng, 8, gets into the ballet swing to the tune of a lively old Britanny folk song while under going her ballet examinations. The ballet examiner, Miss Jean Ballantyne, an external examiner of the Royal Academy of Dancing, said: "Ballet is just a variety
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    Change for church-goers
    187 3 It will be quite a departure from the usual church activities when 40 members of the Christ Methodist Church Adult Fellowship take a "night out" on Thursday. They have booked tickets for a show at the Wlsma Theatre House featuring visiting singers, actors and actresses They will
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    Stamp club
    20 3 The Singapore Stamp Club will hold its next meeting at the Singapore Cricket Club tomorrow at 5.50 pjn.
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    King on need for close relations
    197 3 Kuala Lumpur, Monday The Yang di-Pertuan Agong yesterday expressed confidence that relations between Malaysia and Burma in all fields of development would be further strengthened in the futureHe said that close cooperation between the two countries was necessary for their mutual Interest and for
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    Lecture on rise of polyversity in Britain
    120 3 Professor C. Adamson, Director of Central London Polytechnic, will lecture on. "The rise of polyversity in Britain" at the Singapore Polytechnic at 4 p m. today. The Minister for Social Affairs, Inche Othman Wok, continued his visit to voluntary charity organisations this morning.
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    Pill: Call to mums
    150 3 Kuala Lumpur, Monday Dear mothers, have you been sending your little boy or girl to get those Pills for you? You shouldn't do it, you know. You're upset the National Family Planning Board. But being very diplomatic, which they have to be, they are not saying
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    Chinese, Indian men are 'more prone' to cancer, seminar told
    235 3 In Singapore's multiracial society, Chinese and Indian men are more prone to cancer than wdmen, Dr. Toh Chin Chye, Vice-Chan-cellor of the University of Singapore, said today. Speaking at the opening session of a one-day course on cancer epidemiology and
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    No driving test for these men
    324 3 Holders of temporary army cards ruled out A few hundred holders of temporary military identity cards have been refused driving tests by the two Registry of Vehicles testing centres. They were told that as their temporary identity cards do not bear their photographs they
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    Wee Nam Road flats ransacked
    105 3 Occupants of four flats in Wee Nam Road 31ept undisturbed as thieves ransacked their rooms early this morning. Total loss was an estimated $6OO in cash and Jewellery from the four flats. Police said the thieves gained entry into the flats on the ground and
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      97 3 At the cinema Odeon: I Came, I Saw, I Shot—l.3o, 4, 6.30, 9.30Orchard: The Ravine—--1.30, 4, 6.30, 9.15. Cathay: The Sweet Sins of Sexy Susan—l.3o, 4, 6.30, 9.30. Odeon-Katonf: The Absurd Brave (Mandarin)—l, 3.15, 7, 9.15. Lido: Black Veil for Lisa—l.4s, 4, 6.30, 9.15 Capitol: The Eunuch (Mandarin)—l.3o, 4, 6.30,
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  • THE WORLD
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      Lock icon East Pakistan leader offers breathing space
      405 4 Reuter Karachi, Monday East Pakistan leader Sheikh Mujlbur Rahman yesterday offered breathing space in the Pakistan crisis by Issuing a fresh set of demands rather than forcing a break with the Western wing. Sheikh Mujlbur told a public meeting in Dacca that he was
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      Two more dead in election violence
      159 4 New Delhi, Monday Two more people were killed in election violence in northern Uttar Pradesh state in the weekend. The latest incidents were at Moradabad, a town, about 80 miles east of New Delhi. The Prime Minister, Mrs. Indira Gandhi's ruling Congress Party is
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      Bomb blast kills two
      45 4 Messina, Monday—A mother and her two-year-old daughter died and five people were Injured when a bomb exploded In their twostorey home in the «n*n town of Francavllla near here yesterday. Police said acquaintances and relations of the victims were being questioned.
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      Heavy blizzard
      21 4 Tokyo, Monday—A heavy bllssard struck northwestern Japan, yesterday, slowing train and highway traffic between here and the Japan Sea.
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      Lock icon China's bid to rebuild Red Party
      136 4 Reuter Hong Kong, Monday China yesterday announced the formation of a new provincial Communist party committee In Shensi province, northwest China, Indicating the continued progress In rebuilding the party apparatus shattered during the Cultural Revolution. The New China News Agency reported that the new
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      Lock icon Invaders dig in
      442 4 The enemy may put 50,000 troops into battle for strategic town United Press International Saifon, Monday South Vietnamese forces occupying Sepone are digging in for what their commanders say may be a fight with as many as 50,000 North Vietnamese troops for the Ho Chi Minh Trail
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      Lock icon Big setback for refinery
      301 4 Cambodia may have to depend on imported fuel for year United Press International Phnom Penh, Monday Cambodia may have to depend on Imported fuel for up to a year, according to the director of the country's only oil refinery which was partially destroyed by a Communist
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      DROPPING IN FOR A GAME
      62 4 SMuf r^7h?Lt^v B ?ni^t U i?«^ b me move Hi* 0 action after air-dropping on rice paddies in Osan, 30 miles south of Fre S lom Vault -art* Thc war game began when 750 troops of the division from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, staged an
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      Lock icon Brunei's $40m airport delayed
      103 4 United Press International Bandar Seri Bergawan, Monday Brunei's new $4O million, 12,000 ft international airport will not be ready until April 1972 at the earliest, 10 months behind schedule. The present airport Is not capable of taking In aircraft larger than Pokker Friendships and all International
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      Lock icon Cunard may join up with Greek line
      147 4 Reuter London, Monday Cunard, Britain's prestige shipping company, is considering handing over two of its oldest ship to Greek management to offset their massive losses, according to the Sunday Express. The newspaper, said the possibility of forming a Joint company with Chandris Lines
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      Lock icon Six shot in riots
      255 4 Police open fire to quell trouble in township Agence France Presse Johannesburg, Monday At least six people were wounded when police opened fire in a bid to quell rioting in a coloured township near Port Elizabeth, last night. The wounded people, all coloureds, were taken to
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      Lock icon Chinese fishermen 'harassed by US and Viet naval vessels'
      164 4 Agence France Presse Hong Kong, Monday China said last night American warships and aircraft have harassed their fishing vessels in the Gulf of Tonkin and South Vietnamese gunboats shelled and sent a boarding party aboard two vessels. In a broadcast monitored
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      Lock icon Five dead after gang clash
      239 4 Reuter Cleveland, Monday Five people were killed and scores injured when two motorcycle gangs battled with guns, chains, knives and clubs at a motorcycle trade show here last night. Nine policemen were among those injured In the clash In which more than 200 people were
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      Lock icon The big freeze hits Europe
      212 4 Reuter London, Monday Italian mountain peasants fought off packs of hungry wolves and a German lake was completely frozen for the first time this century yesterday as a late winter cold snap gripped Europe. Snow still lay in piles on the streets of Rome after
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      Lock icon UK mail on the move again today
      347 5 11-million backlog of letters Reuter London, Monday Britain's mail was on the move again at 9 a.m. today as postal workers ended their pay strike which has left Britons without mail for 6Vfe weeks. _The mailmen have spent 47 days without strike-pay during
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      Lock icon Airline office in Belfast bombed
      189 5 United Press International Belfast, Monday Explosions early yesterday smashed an airline office and shattered windows at a police station during another outbreak of violence in Belfast streets. Youths made petrol bombs out of milk bottles and adopted guerrilla tactics in bottling British troops, who struck
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      A ROYAL WAVE FOR THE CROWDS
      100 5 Princess Anne, wearing a high-brimmed brown and cream stetson hat, waves to the cheering throngs of city office workers from the balcony of the Mansion House in London recently. The Princess was accompanied by her brother, the Prince of Wales (right). Lord Mayor of
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      Lock icon Suez: A bit of fun now
      131 5 United Press International London, Monday The Israeli Prime Minister, Mrs. Oolda Meir, said yesterday the ceasefire situation along the Suez Canal "is just lovely." "We are having a bit of fun there now," she told British Independent Television News reporter Peter Snow in an
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      Lock icon Sadat: Battle will be long and bitter
      257 5 United Press International Cairo, Monday Egypt's President Anwar Sadat has announced that Egypt is no. longer able to agree to a Middle East ceasefire, nor "can we refrain from shooting." Speaking from his office at the Kubbah Palace a few hours before the
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      Lock icon 'We can decide it in Arab cities'
      182 5 United Press International Tel Aviv, Monday If the Middle East fighting resumes, Israel is capable of reaching Arab capitals within a matter of days or hours "and deciding the war right there." This is the view of the man who commanded the Israeli
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      Lock icon De Gaulle's predictions
      223 5 End of Europe and Mrs. Kennedy's fate Reuter Paris, Monday v General de Gaulle once said that Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy "is a star and she will end up on an oil man's yacht" one of his cloest confidants disclosed yesterday. Author Andre M&lraux, who was the general's
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      Lock icon Kidnap hunt draws blank
      167 5 Reuter Ankara, Monday A massive manhunt involving 30,000 Turkish police, troops and plainclothes men has failed to find four kidnapped American airmen more than 30 hours after a threatened deadline to shoot them. Terrorists who kidnapped the four on Thursday have not been heard from since
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      Lock icon The shows did not go on
      91 5 Reuter Rome, Monday. —A Rome court has convicted 19 people on charges over the staging of "phantom" operas to embezzle money from the government. Those convicted included two former directors of entertainment in the Ministry of Tourism, each was sentenced to four years in
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      Lock icon An age limit on free pot
      215 5 Reuter Copenhagen, Monday Free cannabis samples were on offer In' Copenhagen yesterday! until police moved lit; for anyone who could prove he was over the age of 33 The offer was made In; a recent addition to the Copenhagen Sunday scene —a Sunday newspaper
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      Bangkok visit
      24 5 Bangkok, Monday. Prime Minister Tran Thiem Khiem of South Vietnam: is here for a three-day visit, with Thai government of-T ficials. i
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      Lock icon Is General Giap planning his day of final battle?
      435 6  -  By Arthur Dommen United Press International Vientiane, Monday. Informed o b s e r vers from several countries based here are now speculating whether North Vietnam's Defence Minister, General Vo Nguyen Giap, may be planning to make the battle of Tchepone
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      Lock icon Pakistan tension
      577 6 Situation caused by heads who can't agree on terms of Constitution Reuter Karachi, Monday East Pakistan, now in a state of extreme tension, has constantly found it hard to develop smooth relations with the more prosperous and better developed western wing of the divided Muslim nation of Pakistan.
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      Lock icon A cop who is so kind!
      207 6 United Press International London, Monday After 16 years on the beat police, Constable Bill Othen is a beloved figure to the 4,000 villagers of Marden. He is courteous to a fault. Children revere him. And that, nls superiors say, is just the trouble. With
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      Lock icon Population warning
      397 6  -  Birth-rate crisis mounts in India By John Barton United Press International Washington, Monday. Unless drastic birthcontrol steps are taken i m m e diately, India's hard pressed economy will have to support a population of 1,000 million people by 1990, world experts of demography believe. "Most Informed people
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      Lock icon China increases arms shipments
      290 6 United Press International Hon; Kong, Monday. China has already doubled its shipments of supplies from the strategic island base of Hainan to the North Vietnam port of Haiphong, according to reliable intelligence reports here.. Before the South Vietnamese. strike against the Ho Chi Minh Trial, the
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      He's learning in Australia
      50 6 A Singapore surveyor is in a group of overseas trainees from nine countries taking part in a training course in photogrammetry in Melbourne. He is Mr. Joachim Marie, of Commonwealth Crescent, Singapore 3. Here an instructor shows Mr. Marie how to operate a machine producing orthophotos.
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      Lock icon The Polish riots
      316 6 A warning to Red bloc governments United Press International Vienna, Monday The Baltic food riots in Poland carried two items of bad news for every Communist government in Eastern Europe. The first was that, after a quarter of a century of "workers' rule" in Poland, it was
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      Lock icon Bill to revamp British laws
      420 6 United Press International London, Monday. If it weren't for the vigilance of the House of Lords, Queen Elizabeth wouldn't have a whale, a porpoise or a dolphin to her name today. The suspicious elders of the Upper House of Parliament massed behind Her Majesty with
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  • COMMENT
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      ASEAN: The take-off
      1170 7  -  Manila meeting marks a. vital stage in the'alliance By S. M. Ali The fourth ASEAN ministerial conference which opens in on Friday may well mark an important stage in the five-nation organisation's efforts to get off the ground and become some kind of a model for regional
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      The Communists' goals in Japan
      561 7  -  From Don Shannon The leader of Japan's Communist Party has predicted that a leftist coalition government' will win power through election within a decade, enabling the country to "march forward in socialism" without losing Parliamentary democracy. The first goal of a Marxist regime. Presidium chairman
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      Problem veterans of Vietnam
      1118 7  -  Planners' solutions lack imagination and irk the people From Barbara Foster Our path was blocked. Forty ancient men and women were barricading the road, standing six abreast. "You may not pass!" they shouted. We stopped the Veapa to talk to them. They were protesting the fact
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    ASEAN should discuss the Ford proposal
    366 8 When ASEAN Ministers get together this week in Manila for their fourth annual conference, they could do little worse than place this item high up on their agenda: "Visit of Mr. Henry Ford to South-East Asia," and spend a little time reflecting on the
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    The day a catering manager interviewed a lady singer in his kitchen
    652 8  -  By Shirley Manasseh Last New Year's Eve, my partner and I ventured on a ferry-bbat restaurant where We hoped to dance the New Year in, surrounded by the stars and sea. Two minutes before midnight, the band's drummer
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    Does it matter where the third world war begins?
    689 8  -  ALEX JOSEY If there is another world war will it start in Asia or Europe? The past two world wars started in Europe. Some gloomy prophets believe we are oil the verge of the third. which they say might start in
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      Whither in Indo-China?
      439 8  -  MALCOLM GALDWELL It has just been announced that the Americans have conducted their most massive air offensive of the Indo-China war, flinging 1,000 planes into round-the-clock combing. Readers should know what this entails. According to Pentagon sources, aerial bombardment of Indo-China from 1965 to the end of
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      Very early death
      116 8  -  A.C. LEONG So the new National Party has died even before we could get to know something about its Ideology and the men behind at. From what little is known about the whole messy affair, the party seems to have had no basis outside a few elitist
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  • The voice of the Press
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      Nanyang Siang Pau
      102 8 What the other, newspapers are saying: No matter how good the present ruling party is, such one-party rule cannot be maintained for ever because, first of all. it is fundamentally against the democratic spirit of our Constitution. Secondly, one is bound to make a slip sometimes no
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      Japan Times
      195 8 The three-year-old textile dispute between Japan and the United States shows fortunate signs of heading for an early settlement. Why is it then that all of a sudden, there Is hope of an early settlement—when the long series of negotiations between the two countries failed to reach any
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      Yomiuri Shimbun
      108 8 The Indian election holds particular interest because Its outcome will have a decisive Influence upon the modernisation of India being pursued under the leadership of Mrs. Gandhi. The biggest obstacle to India's modernisation is its caste system. Although the caste system is forbidden by the Constitution, it is
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      145 8 How tow caa prices go Prieoo are to tow tkat the hottoa dropped oat! L*fwr Plats (with start) Laaps t lacaass fearaars ia Brass 3 stats fraa ttepfcaats (traak 9) 4" I" a faaB Tafclas baai canretf 18" 21" TaUas kaatf carve* 15" Biaant* Kms wttli hrwy Etepbaats Michika Paarts
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    WHAT SORT OF SINGAPORE DO WE WANT FOR OUR CHILDREN?
    2311 9  -  Singapore's rate of growth will depend on the quality of the power structure... Planning criteria must clearly advocate for the benefit of all our people... An adapted version of the speech given last week to the Rotary Club by the
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  • SHOWBIZ
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      Nudity is a drawcard
      475 10 ••but Fred and his band just don't care Fred Ramos, a band leader with the face of a boxer, has the unmistakable signs of success stamped all over his immaculate physique. He is perfectly groomed, right down to the shining buckles on his spotless shoes and
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      Diet for stars
      480 10 The showbiz favourites Chinese opera singers once swallowed baby mice in the optimistic belief that it would improve their voice. Whether their unflinching faith was rewarded in these strange rituals can't be confirmed. But entertainers, nowadays. seem to have decidedly more conservative tastes: the simpler the fare,
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      Musically sound—and financially, too
      418 10 Carmel Chayne and her group Crimson think criticisrti is unjust they believe they are worth every cent they are paid for playing at the Barbarella Discotheque. What the Australian group Is being paid Is something they are keeping under wraps. But It Is the talk around
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      Forthright theatre an attractive success
      369 10  -  Comedy did not suffer from last-minute change MERRY ANDREW The Stage Club's fournight run of "The Flip Side" at the Cultural Centre Theatre was exceedingly well produced by Colin Garland and Ann Woolley. The comedy by Hugh and Margaret Williams Is set in a converted
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      181 10 1 3D«V>PiCcina THEATRE RESTAURANT NiTECIUB SINGAPORE RESERVATIONS TEL: *****3 LIVE MUSIC NIGHTLY AT singing guitarist Ric Mendez organist pianist At no cover charge, you can view from here, the fioorshows at l.UJ'll.lf I'LJj-n is open to r eservations fr private lunch, dinner c' cocktail parties. Non-diners can have a comfortable
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  • WOMAN
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      Meaningful sex education has come to Singapore schools...
      591 11  -  Good response to new book by two women authors on the problems of growing up By Rosalind Chan I first learned about sex when I was 13 years old through friends. I couldn't believe what I was told; wouldn't believe that sex
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      How to bring up babies
      966 11  -  There must be a limit to permissiveness FAMILY NALLA TAN When a baby becomes a crawler and demands to explore the world, the mother should give in to this natural development. Only In this way can he learn to know his environment and gain confidence
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    • Article
      A tourist complains...
      516 11 'Singapore Is attractive and green—but it lacks natural beauty' Despite all the breathless talk by tourists that Singapore is a success story, complaints crop up. "Your island is attractive and green," said one tourist, "but it lacks natural beauty —the beauty here is. too ordered and proper.
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    Very special 'beetle' made just for Singapore
    1049 12  -  Sensitive to the local needs, the new Volkswagen combines the luxury body of the 1300 with the economy of the 1200 cc engine WHEELS TEST DRIVES THE VOLKSWAGEN 1200 JIM WATKINS It is unusual in these days, when the trend is towards more
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  • Finance and business
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      Pegging the peso: New row with the IMF
      396 12  -  B. RONQUILLO Under pressure from Congressional as well as business quarters, Philippine Monetary* authorities have obviously been considering fixing the new official rate of the peso not later than the first anniversary of the floating rate last introduced February 21 or some
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      Relation between earnings and worth of a share
      617 12 SHARES GAMES: PART EIGHT BY CHARTEXUS In the article "Charterus" continues his discussion of the "Vital Stastistics" of securities. Asset value or book value per share: In some businesses, assets are an indication of earning power. But asset values are usually based
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      Film firm in the red
      146 12 Hollywood, Monday. Putting most of the blame on the "unexpectedly severe deterioration of the TV market," 20th Century-Fox film Corporation says it expects its 1970 pre-tax loss to exceed 1969's loss before taxes of US$65 million. Another factor in the big anticipated loss is a
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      85 12 Accessories Best Quality c Fbr The Motoring Enthusiasts! lZtadin# C,0., NO. 28. KERBAU ROAD, S'PORE 8. te1:***** *****3 The Unit is outomaticafly turned din when a tape cartridge is inserted. One program indicator lomp will light and set will begin to play. To change from one program to the next
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      188 13 New 1200 cc economy size. Same great VW. Packed with value. Reliable. But now with the new super economical Volkswagen 1200 cc. engine. It makes the economical VW more economical than ever before. Because the new 1200 cc VW engine gives vastly improved petrol consumption. Which means that you save
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  • SPORT 1
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      Yasuda holds off challenge
      376 14 Haruo Yasuda stood up jo a terrific challenge from his World Cup team-mate Takaaki Kono and Australia's Peter Thomson to win the Singapore Open golf championship by two strokes yesterday. The 18-year-old Japanese returned another twounder par-rB9, hie third for a four-round aggregate of seven-under par
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      Yasuda leads for circuit money
      200 14  -  By Lim Kee Chan H&ruo Yasuda of Japan, winner of the Singapore Open, moved into the lead yesterday for the San Miguel $15,000 overall prize money on the current Asian Golf Circuit. Yasuda, who tied second in the Philippines Open for his 18 points collected
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      Moment of truth for Clay
      194 14 New York, Monday Muhammad All, the most talkative and talked-about boxer in ring history, tomorrow' faces the moment of truth when he collides head-on with smokln' Joe Frasier in the heavyweight 'Tight of the Century." In the lint heavyweight title clash between unbeaten champions, All
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      Basketball results:
      32 14 Tl» PS National Be*rtfcoll New Yerfc i« Bijiio IN jWfili ISS Cleveland 10S I*l Detroit 115 ChkM* Its Baa Diego W rn*. IS# Belt. ltl Beettle 111 Lee a*. ISS
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      Their boots were made for walking
      213 14 NEW NATION *> I BIG WALK Five pretty lasses with a love for outdoor life, are taking part in the New Nation Big Walk on May 23, to break the monotony of routine office work. Calling themselves the "Mandarin team", they are Nancy Cheong,
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      Lock icon India poised for victory
      158 14 FCRICKET Reuter Port of Spain, Monday India were 247 for four at close of play on the second day of the Second Test match against the West Indies at the Queen's Park Oval here yesterday. They led by 33 runs. The West Indies scored 214 In
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      Prayers save touring eleven
      155 14 Lahore, Monday. An early close of play saved the touring Commonwealth cricket team from defeat on the last day of their match here against the Pakistan Board XL Set a victory target of 209, the Commonwealth team were 154 for eight when play ended after the
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      England 166/6
      43 14 Auckland, New Zealand. Monday—England were 160 for the loss of six wickets In their second Innings on the final day of the Second Test against New Zealand here today. The Injured Cowdrey batted gamely for 45 before being bowled by Colllnge.
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      Trevisana set for a win
      392 14 By Scrutineer Trevisana should not miss in his next race. Mark him down as one to follow. The Gigantic four-year-old created a good impression in the class two division one 6f yesterday when he finished second to speedy Marasa. It was only his second appearance
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      Snead wins second golf Open
      40 14 professional for threeSeM? meiit K* f*" 001 1 toWMS2iJ?. t 55? e tat carded V£g* «SS& S® I flSiecfSe •goto In front of Gardner &SB* iSf is; &rJEr&?£ wjnlUr two nwta g» tart round ud
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      Lock icon Whitley Secondary School
      437 15  -  A miss is NOT as good as a mile CAMERA ON SCHOOLS Words: Sonny Yap A miss, they say, 1s as good as a mile hut not so for Whitley Secondary School. Last Friday they finished third in the "B" division of the Buklt Timah district soccer
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      Thomson after his sixth Open
      306 15  -  GOLF By Lim Kee Chan Peter Thomson, the Australian golfing maestro has beaten a two year injury and now has his sights set on his sixth British Open. Should he win. It will equal the record set by the late Harry Vardon. The record by
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      308 14 ?"^".)_{`+{~'_,]{<"(!_{:=|:*[@$ Pim plea* contact Lucy. Just ulunwd from U.K. wMi your pa wirings. ACCOMMODATION VACANT PULLY FURNISHED semi-de-tochod Houm in Woodland Pbrfc, 3 bedrooms and one Mrvanfi room, $490/-. Contact *****1 ext. 173, S'pore. ENTERTAINMENTS AflfA Inj —i Twt OTTTOCTIVV/ cnofminfl^ sophisticated, poiita lady sscnrts j«iu rrwavni OTmains# jtrongoon Road,
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      193 14 Guoranteed course 20 hours $9O/-. Hourly $4.50. S'poro *****. TRAVEL OUIDf ECONOMY RJQHTS. Singapore/ London. EnQUlrlos Bookings pltoM iwwpnone oioo#i ruiivfi 9 pof# *****8. *siA< f! 'v'i iiij t\w T«h ***** *****. LONDON WUKLY I FU6HTS. Bookings E.1.T.A., 42-B, Cross Street S'poro *****. VEHICLES FOR SALE 1944 VAUXHALL VICTOR complete
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      68 14 DR. KILOARE by Ken Bald QftDPVS PMSSTE INVESTIGATOR TRAILEP HARRY APICY TO THIS PERFECTLY PREAPFUL LITTLE SHACK M MILBARP. OF COURSE, HE WASN'T ABLE TO SO 1N... 3 m m n4 SP lb ITT SO-- KNOWING THAT KXTP INSIST ON GOING ALONG... WE ARE ON OUR WAY TO MILBARP/ n
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      275 15 NEW NATION CROSSWORD ACKOSB Conflicts Stupid W. German river Countenance by aid Walla Hindu Are god Lie at anchor Famed McGlll professor Asian prince Butter constituent person Electrically charged atom Aristotle's forte Narcotic-containing seed: 2 words Newcomer to college Cereal grass Rowboat accessory Holy city Hormone Showed fatuous affection Soft
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      319 15 JESaSSD. i tiMl MM liaa^ 1 NEW NATION MONDAY MONEYWORDS B' Cat Mt mi »ia wit* attar caaaa* Ptitiag iastractiaas appaai lalaa. (Mr./Mrs./Mi«s). •■•Cat itaai aattrt i«i CLUES FOR B-1 1. A cttaurad crayon ohtn uairtnal to aoo tkam b| asad by diiMroo.. vahrat 2. Yaa mint davota o 5.
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      Battle of the bulge always ends in a crowning glory
      444 16 JUST HER WAY OF SAYING SHE'S TOPS The one thing I have always maintained that a maturing woman has over her aging malei counterpart is her hair. She may have a few extra bulges (afterall why should one lead a
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      Loving wife and good boss ease heart attacks
      114 16 A loving wife and an appreciative boss can make a man much less susceptible to heart attacks, Israeli doctors report. A continuing five-year study of 10,000 civil and municipal workers "by the Israeli Ischemic "Heart Disease Project showed: Men with loving spouses
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      There's no one to beat mamma in Italy
      114 16 To young Italians there's just no-one like "manuna," she being still the most trustee! person in the lives of the large majority of under 255, according a public opinion poll. The survey also showed Italy's youth as less rebellious than might appear
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      TALKING POINT
      66 16 AH POOK: I'm taking your advice to stop complaining all the time. Nothing ever seems to come of my grouchs, anyway. MEI LIN: If you think something is wrong, you have a duty to speak out against it. How will the authorities ever know of maladminis- tration if
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      Lock icon Jungle girl Cheryl
      65 16 We found Cheryl Carroll romping in the lush green undergrowth of the jungle. Coconut trees, attap-roofed huts, shade, then CheryL She'd taken some time off from her lob as a jeweller's assistant, she explained. Cheryl, 19, may one day soon say good-bye to our tropical surroundings. She's
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      INTRODUCING ANDY
      67 16 He'll be a back page regular-the world's best-loved comic strip rascal Andy Capp is a terrible fellow. He's rou*hjhe'srude, ffls »Jf e kf 1 3?! patient She's long-suffering:. They have joined the Back Pagei team you a laugh every day. Andy is the world's scallywag th ing-man idol
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      In Hollywood these days the film is the star
      232 16 This year's academy award nominations prove conclusively that the old order is dead and a new day for movies is upon us. Not a single "movie star" was nominated for a best acting performance. None of the five actresses nor actors
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      329 16 0.05 Opening and Tom Grattan's War 6.30 News In Brief 6.35 Felix the Cat J.OO Family Affair 7.25 Interlude 7.40 News (C) 8.05 Combat Cry for Help 000 News (E) 9.25 It's Happening in Singapore 9.45 Music Hall 10.35 Four Winds to Adventure 20th Century a Falconer 11.05 Route 66
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      31 16 SHORT RIBS m i m i SNIFFY oo \»oo uonce austhiuG' UMJSOAJ. ABOUT "WE MOOW •pM6ur,ou>CLgy «•:< r By Frank O'Neal ■PS «n m If by George Fett V 1 fgL» In
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      365 16 Trust your lueky star IF irs YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are a matter-of-fact person, somewhat Inclined to keep fancy and romance at too much of an arm's length. Highly practical, concerned first and foremost with the feasibility of whatever you have under consideration at any given time, you may
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