New Nation, 16 March 1971
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Title Section14 1971-03-16 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Tuesday evening, March 16, 1971 No. 49 Price 15 cents \K\V\atio\B14 words
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Article15 1971-03-16 1 Police reported a total of 59 traffic accidents yesterday. Two were were fatal.15 words
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Article84 1971-03-16 1 Very quiet conditions ruled on the Stock Exchange this morning. Blue chips and the better classed stocks were barely steady, with North Borneo Timber done at 14.32. The lower-priced issues were slightly easier. Gammons and Fair Lady lost two cents to $1.09 and $1.14 respectively. Starlite Ceramics84 words
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Article47 1971-03-16 1 LATE NEWS Ankara, Tuesday.—Thirteen people have been reported frozen to death in a freak blizzard around Konya, Central Anatolia, 145 miles south of here. The blizzard, which began early on Saturday morning, was still raging last night with winds over of more than 62 mph.47 words
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Article42 1971-03-16 1 Athens, Tuesday—Bishop Avgoustinos, metropolitan of Fiorina, has Issued orders banning women entering churches wearing hot pants shorts and trousers. A circular ordered priests of the diocese to refuse entry to their churches of women dressed like men.42 words
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271 1971-03-16 1 About 30 of 119 people who were evacuated from East Pakistan to Singapore aboard an RAF aircraft yesterday have left the Republic for their home countries. The evacuees Included eight English nuns. Two of them left Singapore for England last night and271 words
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Article111 1971-03-16 1 The Alfred Dunhill house to be built at the Orchard Shopping Complex is going ahead on schedule and has not been affected by the recent ban on cigarette advertisements. Mr. A.W. Klrby, the general manager of Rothmans of Pall Mall, which is connected with the project111 words
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Article220 1971-03-16 1 Factory pet turns on worker Sow Keng Tiong, a 62-year-old factory worker, was gored to death today by one of the plant's six tame deer, kept "as a hobby." Workmates found him lying in the enclosure where the 3ft. tall, 3001b animals are kept. He220 words
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298 1971-03-16 1 US envoy to sign agreement today Reuter Jakarta, Tuesday United States roving ambassador Mr. David Kennedy arrived hare yesterday for a three-day visit to sign an agree* ment rescheduling Indonesia's old debts to the US amounting to US-$215.6 million. Mr. Kennedy, former Secretary of FinanceReuter - 298 words
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Article45 1971-03-16 1 London, Tuesday—Police mad a helicopter to chuf a gang of armed bandits through heavy traffic yesterday. The gang, carrying shotguns, vaulted the counter of the North London branch of the National Westminster Bank and got away with an estimated £4,000, police said.45 words
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Article34 1971-03-16 1 Jakarta, Tuesday The Indonesian air force has handed over a collector's Item for Prince Bernhard of Holland a 825 bomber used during Indonesia's armed revolution against the Dutch 24 years ago.34 words
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Article28 1971-03-16 1 Brussels, Tuesday.—Professor Ralf Dahrendorf. European Common Market commissioner responsible for external affairs, has left here for a two-week visit to Turkey, India, Singapore and the US.28 words
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Article34 1971-03-16 1 New York, Tuesday. American actress Jill St. John had been signed as Sean Connery*s leading lady in his new James Bond screen thriller, Diamonds are Forever, United Artists Corporation said today.34 words
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Article, Illustration64 1971-03-16 1 She is practising words. The spoken word will be the star of a programme of choral speaking and drama called The Sound of Words. The programme, on March 25 and 26 at the Victoria Theatre, is being put on by about 150 past and present pupils64 words
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Article274 1971-03-16 1 Eleven women mothers and relations of political detainees in Changi Jail today staged a protest demonstration in the grounds of the District Courts. Dressed in white robes bearlnf anti-fovernment f|ngan« in Chinese characters painted In red, they sat down Just outride .the canteen a few feet274 words
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167 1971-03-16 1 Mr. H. E. Klyne, 70-year-old grandfather of national serviceman Robin Edward Jorge, has not yet made arrangements with the Prime Minister's Office to deliver his dead grandson's last pay of $110.83. Mr. Klyne collected the money yesterday from the Singapore Armed167 words
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Article, Illustration141 1971-03-16 1 New York, Tuesday Tricia Nixon and Harvard law student Edward Finch Cox will be married in the White House on June 5, it was learned today. The President's 25-year- old daughter originally had planned her wedding for June 12, but moved it up after spending141 words
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Article64 1971-03-16 1 Bueno Aires, Tuesday Some 10,000 demonstrators burned cars, lit hundreds of bonfires and seized control of four districts yesterday during a general strike to protest against the appointment of a new provincial governor in Cordoba. Army troops stood by to move into Cordoba following the worst disturbances64 words
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277 1971-03-16 2 The Rowcroft Theatre Club at Ayer Rajah Road will close when thei rundown of British forces in Singapore 1s completed by the end of the year. A theatrical nest for those who love light and serious dramas, tne club has staged 55 major productions during277 words
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Article90 1971-03-16 2 Sixty-eight lots used motor vehicles, plants and stores went under the hammer today at the premises of Cheong Koon Seng and Co. (Pte.) Ltd. in Market Street. The auctioned Items were at the Public Works Department workshlp in Kallang for Inspection during the past three days. A90 words
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Article, Illustration84 1971-03-16 2 This lorry looked like one of the paper paraphernal! as offered for prayers during the "Cheng Beng" (Chinese All Souls) season when it caught fire at Lornie Road a few hundred yards from a Chinese cemetary. Within minutes the whole front part of the lorry was84 words
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312 1971-03-16 2 Sembawang Shipyard has increased the weekly allowances of its first-year apprentices by three dollars. The boys, who are currently undergoing a oneyear "off-the-job" training course at the Keppel Shipyard's Education and Training Centre, will now get $22 Instead of $l9. Announcing312 words
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154 1971-03-16 2 Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday A national water resources authority may be set up by the government to combat the increasing threat of water pollution. The chairman of this authority will be appointed by the Tang dl-Pertuan Agong. He will be a person with a154 words
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Article523 1971-03-16 2 State Assembly told of welfare schemes Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday The Sultan of Selangor today formally opened the Selangor State Assembly and called on Assemblymen to set aside personal considerations in their deliberations. He said that only then could the nation enjoy peace and solidarity so523 words
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Article68 1971-03-16 2 Penang, Tuesday.— Enforcement of anti-litter laws in the city will start in May, City Health Officer Dr. J. E. Shortland announced yesterday. To educate the public on how to keep the city clean, there will be an intensive one-month campaign before legislation is imposed. Meanwhile, the City Health68 words
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Article273 1971-03-16 2 Union to seek better terms for employees Four Singapore hotels will soon be served with claims for improved working conditions and higher wages on behalf of their 800-employees. The Food, Drinks and Allied Workers' Union which represent the workers is now formulating the claims. This273 words
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Article175 1971-03-16 2 Singapore's second discotheque in the true sense of the word —has been 'packing in' the crowds since it opened recently at the Hotel Mlramar in Havelock Road. Appropriately called the Soundbox, the disco Is situated away from the traditional entertainment district of Orchard and175 words
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Article148 1971-03-16 2 Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday Loke Rouse the old family mansion of the late Dr. Loke Yew which has been leased to Mr. Peter Clague, proprietor of Asia Antiques, will be officially opened on Sunday. The 75-year-old mansion has been renovated and now houses tne showrooms148 words
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Article41 1971-03-16 2 Dr. 9. D. Sehgal, a senior engineering lecturer of the University of Singapore, will speak on "The Engineering Education and Industries of Singapore" at the Lions' Club of Singapore (Host) meeting at the Goodwood Park Hotel at noon today.41 words
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Article, Illustration54 1971-03-16 2 Kil? UMlr TUP* V* Mr d Mr* Kwok Pen* Cheong, the bride wu Stfarsswrj: s xsnur Sa RIGHT: Inche Jamil Haji Shariff and Che MusUmah Haji Siraj were married during the vf »k M H at *h groom, home in Whitley Road. More than54 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous98 1971-03-16 2 Weather i Temperatures in world capitals yesterday: Jakarta 88-73 Kuala Lumpur 90-72. Bangkok 91-70. Hong Kong 68-55. Manila 84-76. Talpeh 78-60. Seoul 43-27. Tokyo 51-35. London 45-34. Parts 50-43. Moscow 32-28. New York 62-37. San Francisco 54-45. Sydney 87-67. Melbourne 71-60. Perth 77-67. Singapore Weather forecast from 1 pjn. to98 words
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Article181 1971-03-16 3 Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday A Bill tabled in Parliament opens the way for the operation of gambling casinos in Malaysia. Called the Common Gaming Houses (Amendment) Act, 1971, the Bill provides a departure from the present prohibitory provisions of the Gaming Ordinance. Under this Bill, the181 words
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Article269 1971-03-16 3 The Registry of Vehicles is prepared to register Malaysians as bus drivers here provided they are first issued with work permits by the Ministry of Labour. A spokesman from the ROV was commenting this morning on a report that acute shortage of bus drivers in Singapore had269 words
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Article66 1971-03-16 3 Total reserve stocks at the Blood Bank are reported to be In an "above average" position although they fell from 862 units last week to 827 units yesterday morning. During the week, 835 donations were received and 687 transfusions given. Donations last week were from the Singapore66 words
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Article31 1971-03-16 3 Mr. R. Govindarajan, a young mathematics wizard from India will demonstrate his ability to members of the Rotary Club at the Coleman Room, Adelphl Hotel, today at 12.45 pjn.31 words
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Article, Illustration134 1971-03-16 3 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PREMIER ADMIRES GIFT Two lion heads from Singapore greeted the Premier of the South Australia, Mr. Donald Dunstan, when he arrived at his office suite in Adelaide. The heads used for the traditional Lion Dance, were a gift from the chairman of the134 words
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Article, Illustration382 1971-03-16 3 A group of secondary students in a Geylang English school has shaved their heads in what they say is a protest against the recent government directive discouraging long hair. The "protest" began a week ago when seven students of the school were told for a382 words
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Article283 1971-03-16 3 A quiet revolution in education is taking place in South-East Asia. Centres in South-East Asia are spreading new ideas about teaching and learning, to important teachers and education administrators in the region. Hopefully, new approaches to the pressing problem of educating a rapidly growing mass of283 words
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Article150 1971-03-16 3 The Minister of State for Finance, Mr. Tang See Chlm, will open the 1.C.1. Paints (S) Pte. Limited at Soon Lee Road, Jurong Town, today at 5 p.m. The Learning for Living Department of the Chinese Young Mens' Christian Association will conduct a conversational150 words
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Article264 1971-03-16 3 Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday British aid to Malaysia is aimed solely at helping the country's development. "It is help without strings," the First Secretary (Aid) of the British High Commission here, Mr. W. Turner, said yesterday. He was addressing members of the Pudu Rotary Club at264 words
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272 1971-03-16 3 Alor Star, Tuesday Ten Malaysian fishermen, adrift in international waters since March 3, were picked up by Thai marine police and sent home. They were found last Saturday about 80 miles north of Pulau Langkawl by Col. Vlsnook, offlcer-ln-charge of Marine Police272 words
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Article33 1971-03-16 3 The Beatty Secondary School's Interact Club will hold a charity film show—"Julius Ceasar" in aid of the Home for the Aged Sick at the Rex theatre on Saturday at 8.30 a.m.33 words
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197 1971-03-16 3 A 40-acre site at the sth mile, Upper Thomson Road, has been levelled by the Government to build a workshop complex. TTie complex costing some $4.3 million will house about 269 motor workshops and engineering works that are affected by the Government's urban197 words
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Article228 1971-03-16 3 The results of a survey into the reading habits of the Malaysian "elite" have been computerised but the conclusions will not be known for some time. The president of the Library Association of Malaysia, Mr. Joseph Soosai, said the survey results were still in data228 words
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Advertisement89 1971-03-16 3 St. Michael,the brand name of the world-renowned Marks Spencers, Great Britain, guarantees fine workmanship, tested materials, sensible styling and hard-wearing qualities at reasonable prices. WEAR from 9 t Children's Cotton Playshirts. Colours: orange, turquoise, blue and yellow. Age: 2-10 years Price: 57.50-59.50 Children's Nylon Playshirts with piped collars. Colours: brown,89 words
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Miscellaneous143 1971-03-16 3 At the cinema Lido: Which Way to The Front—l.4s, 4, 6.30 and 9.15 p.m. Capitol: The Silent Love (Mand)—l.3o, 4, 6.45 and 9.30 p.m. Rex: The New One-Arm-ed Swordsman (Mand.) 1.45, 4, 6.30 and 9.30 p.m. Sky: The New One-Arm-ed Swordsman (Mand.) 1.45, 4, 6.30 and 9.15 pjn. Roxy: The143 words
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THE WORLD
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Article177 1971-03-16 4 New Nation Foreign Service London, Tuesday The Israeli Foreign Minister, Mr. Abba Eban and the British Foreign Secretary, Sir \lec Douglas Home conferred on the Middle East for an hour yesterday in what British officials described as a "very useful" meeting. British sources said the ministersNew Nation Foreign Service - 177 words
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189 1971-03-16 4 New Nation Foreign Service Vientiane, Tuesday North Vietnamese troops had captured the eastern part of the Bolovens Plateau in Southern Laos as part of a westward drive to move their heavy artillery into safer areas. Laotian Defence Ministry spokesman General Thongphanh Knoksy reported thisNew Nation Foreign Service - 189 words
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Article399 1971-03-16 4 Western companies warned of the move New Nation Foreign Service Beirut, Tuesday Syria is considering an increase in its oil prices in line with other Arab countries, oil sources here said yesterday. Yesterday was the deadline for expiry of a temporary Increase announced after the TeheranNew Nation Foreign Service - 399 words
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Article385 1971-03-16 4 But Peking has not responded United Press International Washington, Tuesday United States has used private channels to let the Chinese Communists know that the Nixon administration wishes to resume ambassadorial level talks with them in Warsaw, the State Department reported yesterday. But, according to StateUnited Press International - 385 words
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132 1971-03-16 4 United Press International Hong Kong, Tuesday Vessels and aircraft from five countries are taking part in an airsea search today for a freighter missing southeast of Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Marine Department picked up an 806 from the 1581-ton Hong Kong-owned freighterUnited Press International - 132 words
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Article191 1971-03-16 4 United Press International London, Tuesday The former Archbishop of Canterbury, author of a new book defending pre-marital sex, yesterday said he had not put forth his ideas while holding office because he was there only "to work the machine." "Now I'm on my own and freeUnited Press International - 191 words
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334 1971-03-16 4 Reuter Paris, Tuesday Four gunmen who had barricaded themselves with several hostages in a bank in Toulouse came out of the building last night and drove away in two cars. They appeared to be holding two hostages with them. The gunmenReuter - 334 words
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Article230 1971-03-16 4 United Press International Paris, Tuesday French Gaullists claimed yesterday they have turned the tables on the Communist-do-minated opposition and achieved significant gains in Sunday's National City Council voting. The Interior Minister, Mr. Raymond Marcellin, predicted at a news conference that when the second round ofUnited Press International - 230 words
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Article, Illustration165 1971-03-16 4 A Roman Catholic youth winds up to throw a petrol bomb during the latest street violence in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Tension is continuing to mount today in the strife-torn province with the discovery of a clandestine terrorist training camp and the unearthing of big caches165 words
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106 1971-03-16 4 United Press International Taipeh, Tuesday Taiwan will sever diplomatic relations with Kuwait, if and when the oil-rich Arab sheikdom recognises Peking. An official source said the Taiwanese Government "will have no alternative" but to cut ties with Kuwait. "Our policy," the source said, "isUnited Press International - 106 words
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Article319 1971-03-16 4 United Press International Ankara, Tuesday Scattered violence broke out in Istanbul yesterday as President Cevdet Sunay backed Turkey's military strongmen and said a new government would crush terrorism. In Istanbul explosions went off In front of the US Consulate and the TurkishAmerican Foreign Trade Bank, causingUnited Press International - 319 words
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320 1971-03-16 5 Fears for stable rule in West Bengal follow governor's order Reuter New Delhi, Tuesday The Governor of West Bengal has turned down a request from the Communist Party Marxist and its allies to form a new State government. The Governor, Mr. 8. S. Dhavan, said inReuter - 320 words
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Article, Illustration41 1971-03-16 5 Jubilant supporters dance in the streets of New Delhi to celebrate Mrs. Indira Gandhi's sweeping victory in the Indiap elections. Mrs. Gandhi's Congress Party's landslide success gave it two-thirds of the seats in the national Parliament.41 words
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Article385 1971-03-16 5 Reuter Vienna, Tuesday Neutral Austria's President Franz Jonas emphasised the aim of achieveing positive results when he formally opened the fourth round of the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) between the United States and the Soviet Union here yesterday. The Austrian President and the two delegations atReuter - 385 words
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Article198 1971-03-16 5 United Press International Salisbury, Tuesday The Prime Minister, Mr. Lan Smith, says Rhodesia will continue "honestly and genuinely" to see if independence settlement with Britain is possible. Mr Smith on Sunday night told the confess of the American All-Africa Christian Crusade, a visiting USUnited Press International - 198 words
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293 1971-03-16 5 Reuter Jakarta, Tuesday Three Indonesian Cabinet ministers and President Suharto's chief economics adviser have turned down invitations to contest the general election in July because they do not like politics, Cabinet sources said yesterday. But as Government ministers do not need to winReuter - 293 words
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129 1971-03-16 5 Reuter Jakarta, Tuesday A former army sergeant who is alleged to nave taken part in the torture killing of the Jogjakarta military commander during the 1965 Communist coup attempt is to be tried before a special military tribunal this week. Antara news agency reportedReuter - 129 words
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387 1971-03-16 5 New Nation Foreign Service New York, Tuesday The prosecutor at the court martial of Lieutenant William Calley yesterday methodically recounted evidence of the My Lai killings given during the four-month trial and then demanded the death sentence for Calley. Captain Auburey Daniel presented his final argumentNew Nation Foreign Service - 387 words
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217 1971-03-16 5 United Press International Moscow, Tuesday High level reconciliation talks between the Japanese and Soviet Communist parties began here yesterday. The chief Soviet Ideologist, Mr. Mikhail Suslov, and other high party officials began the first of a series of discussions with aUnited Press International - 217 words
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Article72 1971-03-16 5 Hamburg, Tuesday Five dockers were killed, two seriously injured and several others slightly hurt yesterday after a gas explosion on the Swedish tanker Seven Stars in a Hamburg dry dock. The *****-ton tanker, docked by a Hamburg shipbuilding company for a routine overhaul, was officially said72 words
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287 1971-03-16 6 Reuter Tokyo, Tuesday A decrease in Japan's annual whale catch Is causing headaches at Tokyo zoo the lions are getting hungry. Officials are trying to overcome this by Inventing a new food made from wheat, but so far the resultsReuter - 287 words
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295 1971-03-16 6 New Nation Foreign Service Washington, Tuesday A homosexual who believes that individual diversity is ignored in the United States is running for the District of Columbia's new seat in Congress on a platform of "personal freedoms" for all citizens. Mr. Franklin Kameny, a 45-year-oldNew Nation Foreign Service - 295 words
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Article364 1971-03-16 6 ...Clear bid to seek naval facilities Melbourne Herald Hong Kong, Tuesday Russia is reported to be seeking naval base facilities at Valparaiso, the chief port of Chile, which is now under Communist rule. According to United States Naval Intelligence sources here, the Russians have quietly offeredMelbourne Herald - 364 words
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Article495 1971-03-16 6 But indexes, like body counts, regarded with suspicion United Press International Saigon, Tuesday As a result of the Vietnamese Government measures to curb inflation, consumer prices in Saigon have risen barely 1 per cent in the past eight months, American economic officials said Wednesday. The figureUnited Press International - 495 words
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Article, Illustration327 1971-03-16 6 New Nation Foreign Service Vientiane, Tuesday Four chairs flanking Prime Minister Prince Souvanna Phouma are always left vacant when the Lao Cabinet holds its weekly meetings here. The chairs are for the Communist Pat he t Lao cabinet members, who theoretically remain members ofNew Nation Foreign Service - 327 words
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Article461 1971-03-16 6 Millions in the cellar Reuter Johannesburg, Tuesday A 91-year-old multimillionaire witchdoctor in Umata, Transkei has only one complaint women are so expensive. Khotso Sethuntsa should know. He Is married to 23 of them. The squat, white-haired eccentric has other assets too. He claimed to have the key toReuter - 461 words
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Article166 1971-03-16 6 Los Angeles Times Tokyo, Tuesday Many Japanese firms have cut back sharply on expense account spending by their executives and the purse string tightening amounts to a strangling of that wondrous establishment the Ginza District Bar. Most of the 3.000 bars on the Ginza caterLos Angeles Times - 166 words
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Article264 1971-03-16 6 New Nation Foreign Service Sydney, Tuesday About 150 building workers refused to start work on a site in Sydney this week until a carpenter who killed their pet kitten was dismissed. As the men arrived for work Just before 7 a.m. the blackNew Nation Foreign Service - 264 words
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Article578 1971-03-16 6 New Nation Foreign Service Washington, Tuesday The United States and Nationalist China are both braced for increasing tension in their relations as Washington gropes for a more flexible policy towards Communist China, sources on both sides now acknowledge. Since "the apparent divergence has now come into theNew Nation Foreign Service - 578 words
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Article, Illustration141 1971-03-16 6 Reuter London, Tuesday When Prince Charles, heir to the British throne, starts trying for his wings this month his plane will carry flashing red anti-colli-sion lights to warn other pilots away. This was disclosed in a circular from the Aeronautical Information Service of the Department ofReuter - 141 words
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Article244 1971-03-16 6 Reuter Warsaw, Tuesday Poland's new Communist leaders, taking their first measures to beat an economic crisis, have promised to bring a cherished dream nearer reality a family car at a price a worker can afford. In some ways it could be a mixed blessing,Reuter - 244 words
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235 1971-03-16 6 Hong Kong, Tuesday As Hong Kong launched its largest, splashiest, most costly fashion festival yet, more than one local clothing manufacturer pondered whether it was all worth the trouble. Last week 117 manufacturers showed 2,500 garments to more than 1,000 overseas visitors,235 words
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COMMENT
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Article, Illustration1280 1971-03-16 7 John Hoffman - Communist-controlled border areas only a short drive from Penang By John Hoffman Melbourne Herald The point about the border struggle with Communist guerrillas is that it is close. In less than two hours' drive from Penang you can stand on the line of Thailand's Betong district,Melbourne Herald - 1,280 words
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Article516 1971-03-16 7 Pakir Singh - By Pakir Singh Despite memories of Confrontation and the venomous Soekarno rhetoric against Malaysia, Singapore does not excite unfriendly interest from the ordinary people of central and east Java. "It is the politicians who manipulate the feelings of the people," Indrawan, undergraduate In the516 words
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Article, Illustration665 1971-03-16 7 Bernardino Ronquillo - Economic problems loom large From Bernardino Ronquillo President Marcos' administration appears to have temporarily weathered the political and social crisis earlier this year over rising petroleum prices and by armed "rebels" and dissidents who gave the military in Manila quite a serious cause for concern.665 words
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Article329 1971-03-16 8 Are we to be mice or men? The government is coming more and more out into the open in its desire for us to speak up with constructive views and opinions regardless of whether they will make some politicians, civil servants or other members of329 words
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784 1971-03-16 8 Bali —from the Isle of the Gods down to the land of the tourists Part One 'm--by New Nation writer in Bali Bali, for long, has been referred to as "the isle of the god." Might as well stop saying so, for Bali, described by the late Pandit Nehru of784 words
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Article, Illustration743 1971-03-16 8 GERALD de CRUZ - GERALD de CRUZ Until that afternoon in June, 1940, my polit i c a 1 understanding had all the colour, even ecstasy, of a soap bubble almost totally brainwashed by the church and the colonial system, two sides of the same743 words
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Letters
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Article419 1971-03-16 8 E. VETRIVELU - E. VETRIVELU Secretary-General, United National Front. Singapore I refer to Mr. Jackie Sam's report (March 13) on the United National Front's proposed Manifesto, under the heading "Party offers a host of 'giveaways' but no defence forces or foreign investments." Like all PAP men, Mr. Jackie Sam makes419 words
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Article160 1971-03-16 8 J. HANAM - J. HANAM Press Liaison Officer Customs Excise Department Singapore I refer to your report (New Nation, March 12) on the use of customs seals on bar boxes, particularly the comment that to the officers of Airport Customs the work is a classic example of tradition160 words
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The voice of the Press
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Article97 1971-03-16 8 What the other newspapers are saving: The Mentri Besar of Johore has announced a plan, which will enable all members of the Johore Government staff to obtain a plot of land and a house together with plots of agricultural land as retirement benefits. The plan is meant to97 words
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Article85 1971-03-16 8 No-one expects government officials to exhaust themselves or make unbearable sacrifices in their work, but they do expect two things: politeness and a helpful attitude. Politeness and patience should come naturally. There is no need for any highly technical public relations lessons to teach our officials how they85 words
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Article113 1971-03-16 8 The international situation surrounding Communist China is rapidly changing. The fiction that the Government of Taiwan represents the whole of con- tlnent&l China is collapsing. Up until last year, Japanese delegates to Peking hesitated to attack the Sato Government. This year they did not. Premier Chou Enlai expressed113 words
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Article161 1971-03-16 8 In view of the dislocation of school calendars between the secondary schools and the universities, many university graduates are unable to make full use of their long vacations to go overseas on tours or join the various training courses for further studies. And for secondary school graduates,161 words
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Miscellaneous22 1971-03-16 8 r* m P u m 0* 4 3 m r .4 r I vv: vv A V NATl r .^/\^l CHINA china22 words
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Article, Illustration2798 1971-03-16 9 Dick Wilson, Anil Bhatia - J J Dick Wilson ami j I Anil Bhatia I take a look at the figures I —the evidence all uoints Jl to a relentless advance... Dick Wilson, Anil Bhatia Singapore's economic growth of 15 per cent last year maintains the rate achieved in 19682,798 words
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SHOPPING
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Article, Illustration703 1971-03-16 10 With tools that will make any do-it-yourself gardener proud GARDENING T REMEMBER very vividly the tool my gardener used to swing round his head in his effort to scalp the lawn. I say scalp because the rectangular piece of metal he tied703 words
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Advertisement139 1971-03-16 10 NOW AVAILABLE ON H.P. TERMS PROMPT AFTER SALES SERVICE Electronic tuning mum itabl* Two front -superb found control and reproduction. Angled dwell end epeciei beck cower no best trap* Authorised Deeier ft Service Agent: TAN TELEVISION ELECTRICAL SERVICE 81k.44,1446 Bendemeer Road, Singapore, 12. Tel: *****2 Model W/Echo T 1020 sole139 words
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Advertisement143 1971-03-16 10 Special offer! Only $239/Uaual Price $520/- t i 40 watts solid state Stereo Amplifier. Complete set plus free headphones. NAM CHEONG CO., 501, North Bridge Road, Singapore. Tel: *****, 77 T MM SpecialistSole Distributors Hud Offiea: 71, Haji Laia, S'pere-7. Tel: ***** Branches: (1)' 157—158 Peoples Park teaplex, (ground floor)143 words
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Advertisement316 1971-03-16 10 butane gas refills 1 adaptor only —for refilling British, German, French, American and Japanese gas lighters, including the most popular makes. Made in England Sole Agents: MENG HIN ELECTRIC CO. 68, Thomson Road, 2M m.s. Singapore-11 Tel: *****9 *****6 iiii ■exDLIIE REFILL? kr 5 GAS U6 HEALTH ELECTRIC MASSAGE CUSHIONS316 words
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Article677 1971-03-16 11 ELIZABETH CHOO - Catering service the easy solution to those worries over party day ELIZABETH CHOO Parties are always exciting times, extraordinary times, giddy times, funny times or romatic times. The things that turn a party on are people, music, drinks and food of course. Most of us are677 words
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Article, Illustration317 1971-03-16 11 ELIZABETH CHOO - ELIZABETH CHOO Joyce Ho (above) is a 23-year-old model. With three years experience in the field, she now spends some time organising fashion shows for a modelling school. When she's at home, she loves cooking or decorating She has a good collection of driftwood as ornaments. "I use317 words
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Article, Illustration255 1971-03-16 11 A yoga technique to help asthmatics Today I will deal with the problem of humidity and how to cope with it. Some asthmatic people find humidity very distressing and often suffer very bad asthma attacks. In yoga we are taught that breath is life, If255 words
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Article477 1971-03-16 11 PAULA MANASSEH - Those Arabs in Israel are good-lookers and so very kind... PAULA MANASSEH With the Middle East so much in the news all these years, it seems a pity that so much space, time and energy are devoted only to painting the ugly side of the477 words
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Advertisement345 1971-03-16 11 Accessories Of The Best Quality c For' The WotoringEnthusiasts! T NO. 28, KERBAU ROAD. S'PORE 8. Tel: ***** *****3 Dealers In The Latest Motor Accessories Including Car Sound System. Guaranteed To Your Satisfaction OutramPark, Singapore a MTERIMfIOnM HUTO SUPPIV S2? 27 "IMTBRAUTO" At AUTOMATIC RADIO makes stereo >). for any345 words
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THAILAND—SPECIAL CENTENARY FEATURE... ...100 YEARS SINCE THE FIRST ROYAL VISIT
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Article, Illustration249 1971-03-16 12 Exactly a hundred years ago, the King of Siam presented to Singapore the elephant statue which still stands outside Parliament. It was an historic occasion the first time that any Thai249 words
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Article853 1971-03-16 12 Ow Wei Mei - ...BUT THE THAI WAY OF LIFE IS CLEARLY VISIBLE By Ow Wei Mei Today, the statue of the black elephant which stands on its pedestal in front of Parliament House has been 100 years in Singapore. On March 16, 1871, King Chulalongkorn of Slam presented the elephant853 words
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Article, Illustration567 1971-03-16 13 CHULALONGKORN PUT HIS COUNTRY ON THE ROAD TO MODERNISM—AND BHUMIBOL NOW FOLLOWS THIS PATH King Chulalongkom whom the moviegoers all over the world have seen as the young prince in "Anna and the King of Siam" and in "King and I" put Thailand on the road to567 words
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829 1971-03-16 13 S.M. Ali - Thailand —a country at the crossroads... NOW IS THE TIME OF DILEMMA ON ALL FRONTS By S.M. Ali Thailand has been at the crossroads several times since the end of the World War Two, but just now the crossroads seem to point to too many zigzag directions. This is as829 words
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Advertisement247 1971-03-16 12 Travel anywhere in the Orient and You're never far from us. Besides, we can do more to help in your business deal or pleasure trip because we have the widest network of branches in this part of the world. You can leave us in Djakarta and find us in Tokyo.247 words
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Advertisement229 1971-03-16 13 Study the past, if you would divine thefuture...Confucius. Sincel9o6, Four Seas Communications Bank (then known as the Sze Hai Tong Banking and Insurance Ltd.) has been serving a need, a v aA f particular demand of a _y~ growing community which SScSjjj contributed tremendously to the developement of what Singapore229 words
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Article1092 1971-03-16 14 ALL YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT THE STOCK EXCHANGE COUNTERS INDUSTRIALS 1S70-1871 1 wk. 4 wk*. Closing Price last Sale Divid. P/E TurnHigh Low •go ago Stock Buyer* Sellers Yield Ratio Over 4.50 2.00 2.85 2.90 Allied Chocolate 2.75 2.85 2.83 4.4N 17.9 1J0 0.84* 1.27 1.191,092 words
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239 1971-03-16 14 United Press International New York, Tuesday Glamour and blue chip issues led a sharp upsurge on Wall Street, yesterday. Turnover was heavy. The Dow Jones industrial average, the barometer of 30 selected blue chips, was at its highest level since JuneUnited Press International - 239 words
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364 1971-03-16 14 United Press International London, Tuesday A flurry of early buying ran out of steam on the stock market yesterday and the industrial list surrendered part of its early spread of gains. In the first hour or so the IndexUnited Press International - 364 words
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Article229 1971-03-16 14 Anil Bhatia, Ng Ek Koon - DROP IN TRADING PROFITS Anil Bhatia, Ng Ek Koon Singapore's only sugar refinery Sugar Industry of Singapore suffered a setback in 1969 and the recent bonus award vill add to its burden. In the year ended December 1969 gross trading profits apparently dropped by 52 per229 words
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Article107 1971-03-16 14 NEW YORK, Tues. The Wall Street Journal yesterday attacked the proposed admin-istration-backed textile quotas and said President Nixon's recent statement on mandatory restrictions can only worsen U.8.-Japanese relations. "The bitter administration statement can only worsen U.S.-Japanese relations, which weren't in the best of shape as it was,"107 words
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Article240 1971-03-16 14 Allied Chem 28% Alcoa 63% Am Brands 49% Am Can 36% Am Motors AT T 48* A P 21% A n ft COD d A 21% Avon Pd Beth Steel 22 Boeing 22% Caterp Trac 47% Chrysler 2V 91% Control Data 63% Corn G1 Wks 233% Dow240 words
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Article90 1971-03-16 14 SAN FRANCI6CO, Tues Bank of America, the world's largest bank has announced it is reducing its prime Interest rate to per cent and its conventional home mortgage lending rate to 6% per cent. The bank, as other banks did here last week, coupled the90 words
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Advertisement361 1971-03-16 14 *y:u» T LAS RHONE *****8 ACCOMMODATION VACANT LUXURIOUSLY FULLY FURNISHED ail-conditioned flat for bachelor/couple. 102-A, Qxley Rise. Rent $650/-. Apply Tel. S'pore *****5. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 2-storey detached bungalow. Spocious garden, B/Timah newly renovated. Phone *****4 S'pore. SALE/RENT semi-detached house at 27, Lengkok Angsa. Fully furnished. Contact Mrs. Lim *****3 10361 words
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Advertisement305 1971-03-16 14 PETS FOR SALE ATTRACTIVE FISH TANK for sale including six pairs multicoloured discus fish. $lOO/0.n.0. Phone Mrs. Woon S'pore *****5 9 a.m. 5 p.m. HARDWORKING MELBOURNE GRADUATE 25 with working experience requires confidential private Secretarial position. Tel: Miss Chan *****6 S'pore. PRIVATE INVESTIGATION MATRIMONIAL, surveillance, business problems undertaken in top305 words
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Miscellaneous124 1971-03-16 14 DR. KILDARE by Ken Bald APLEY'S MOTHER... THEN... HE MUST LIVE HERE. THE FAST FEW VEARS...AN SO WE DON'T SEE SO MUCH OF HIM. £»'lKr~ w. I p a 4 K Ml |u"» llJl 5 i Li .1 ....AH* SOON, MY HARK/SAYS, THERE'LL BE PLENTY OF MONEY FOR ALL US124 words
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Miscellaneous267 1971-03-16 14 NEW NATION CROSSWORD SHI 38 n ACROSS 1 Secure. 5 Game. 8 Thigh bone. 14 Melange. 15 Like a lyric poem. 16 Inoensed. 17 Thrill of a lifetime: 3 words. 19 Harangues. 20 Poetic contraction. 21 Puses again. 23 Pieces for a game. 24 The one here. 26 Winds of267 words
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Article, Illustration403 1971-03-16 15 Sonny Yap - T»y Sonny Yap Singapore's tae-kwon-do representatives are confident of hitting gold in at least six events during the Second Asian Tournament to be staged at Kuala Lumpur from Friday to Sunday. This forecast was made by Teh Kim Soon, captain of the 14-member team thi«403 words
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Article170 1971-03-16 15 New York, Tuesday Rod Laver, the reigning king of professional tennis, arrived in New York today for his upcoming semi-final match against Dennis Ralston in the US$2lO,OOO Tennis Champions Classic, after a world-wide tour that took the rugged Australian to three different continents. Laver,170 words
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Article104 1971-03-16 15 Crescent Girls' School, the national seniors' champion showed top form again when it scored a double in the national softball tournament yesterday. Its "B" team caused a big upset when it beat favourites Raffles Girls' 10-4 while the "C" girls whipped Sang Nila Utama 18-2. Other results:104 words
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Article25 1971-03-16 15 Serangoon Garden Technical were held to a 1-1 draw by St. Andrew's School In a Serangoon District Schools "A" division hockey match yesterday.25 words
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Article175 1971-03-16 15 Reuter London, Tuesday Henry Cooper, who has dominated the British heavyweight boxing scene for more than a decade, is a nine to four on favourite to retain his British, European and Commonwealth titles against Hungarian born Joe Bugner here tonight. It Is one of the mostReuter - 175 words
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Article63 1971-03-16 15 Los Angeles, Tuesday Oscar Bonavena, the number two-ranked heavyweight boxing contender, was injured early yesterday in a traffic accident here. Bonavena, 28, suffered Injuries to his left hand and shoulder, according to police. Doctors at Orthopedic Hospital said it was the same hand he injured In a bout63 words
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Article50 1971-03-16 15 English FA Cap quarter final replay. Arsenal 1 Lelc. City 0 English 3rd Dhr. Man* Town 2 Chesterfield 2 Fort Vale 1 Done. Borers 0 Tranmereß. S Bton, Hore English 4th Dhr. Darlington 2 Cambridge V. 0 Hartlepool 0 Brentford 0 Friendly Sheffield W. S G. Brit-Otym. 150 words
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Article33 1971-03-16 15 Boston 117 Chicago 1M Atlanta MS Phila. Ml Portland 122 Buffalo 112 Pboenlz 125 Mhr. 112 Loo Ang. 11* Detroit 1M Cincinnati 115 Cleveland 122 Seattle 124 Baltimore 12133 words
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Article38 1971-03-16 15 Paris, Tuesday Billy Backus, the American World welterweight boxing champion, put France's Robert Oallois on the canvas three times. naid one visit that way himself, before beating the Frenchman on points over 10 rounds here yesterday.38 words
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Article89 1971-03-16 15 New York, Tuesday—First baseman Sadaharu Oh and third base man Shigeo Nagashima, two of Japan's great stars, combined to bat in five runs and pace the Tokyo Giants to an 8-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies yesterday. Oh knocked in three runs with a double89 words
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Article59 1971-03-16 15 Moscow, Tuesday Karl Utsar, 26, from Tartu in Soviet Estonia, set a world heavyweight weightlifting record for the snatch of 168.5 kilomgrams yesterday in the international friendship prize competition at Rostov-on-Don, the Soviet News agency Tass said. Utsar topped by half a kilogram the record set59 words
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Article370 1971-03-16 15 [CRICKET Georgetown, Tuesday Guyana were 326 runs ahead of India with four wickets in hand at the close of the third day's play at Bourda here yesterday. India were dismissed for 262 early In the day, 120 runs behind Guyana's first innings score of 382. At370 words
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Article170 1971-03-16 15 Paris, Tuesday Wales, who needs only to draw with France at Colombes Stadium here on March 27 to win the five-nation Rugby Union championship outright, faces a French side showing three changes from the one that drew 14-14 with England on February 27. On the right wing Toulouse170 words
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Article284 1971-03-16 15 By Blue Peter Speechmaker (Raft) underlined his chances in the Singapore Derby when he did a splendid gallop at Bukit Timah this morning. After trotting once round the sand track, he was switched to the No. 2 grass track where he ran the last 3f284 words
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Article104 1971-03-16 15 A total of $3.8 million changed hands on the first two days of the Singapore Turf Club's Derby meeting at Bukit Timah over the weekend. The secretary of the club, Mr. D. R. H. Brown, said today that the figure was well above average. "With104 words
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Article71 1971-03-16 15 London, Tuesday Nine acceptors were announced yesterday for the Cheltenham Gold Cup steeplechase run over three miles, two furlongs and about 76 yards on Thursday, worth £7995 to winning owner. They are with jockeys: The Dikler (Mellor), Fortina's Palace (Jones), Glencaraig Lady (Coonan), Herring Gull71 words
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Article49 1971-03-16 15 Antwerp, Belgium, Tuesday—World cycling champion Jean-Pierre Monsere, 22, was killed yesterday when a car ploughed into the leading pack of 16 cyclists during a local race here, police said. Other riders managed to swerve to safety but Monsere was hit and died soon afterwards.49 words
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Miscellaneous307 1971-03-16 15 S*£ 7: Cat tlMf Ktte« l.atl NEW NATION TUESDAY MONEYWORDS 4 C* Pastiat iastractiaas Km (Mr./Mr*./Mitt) 2 LETTERS Cvt al«ig iittH I»MS CLUES FOR C-2 2. Out Might 5. Put* in pwHctiai poairioM 6. Naturally riwv mm of WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO Each Ay this weak, New Hitiea, «id307 words
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Article, Illustration63 1971-03-16 16 Now here's a girl who turns a well-filled boot. She's Jocelyn Chan who would make «Puss-In-boots purr in envy. Jocelyn, 20, spends her working time doing secretarial work and modelling. After hours there's time for curling up with a good book or kicking her heelsPicture by Ali Yusoff - 63 words
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Article, Illustration388 1971-03-16 16 A LOYAL WORKER LOOKS BACK OVER 40 YEARS Hardworking, dedicated and loyal. These were the words used to describe Mr. Wee Teow Hoon when he retired from Cold Storage Ltd. recently. A grandfather of two, he decided to call it quits388 words
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103 1971-03-16 16 Keith Baverstock, a 25-year-old Australian, wants to make London's sewers the city's newest tourist attraction. Sewer tours, Baverstock hopes, will soon have eager Americans queuing up as they queue now for Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London. He plans to launch sewer tours103 words
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Article76 1971-03-16 16 AH FOOK: It is becoming a regular feature in Singapore for statutory boards to dig up newly surfaced roads to lay underground cables or sewerage pipes. MKT LIN: How true. The authorities seem to be discing up roads almost round the year. The digging itself is all right76 words
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Article139 1971-03-16 16 Lavatory attendant Sid West used to exhibit and sell his paintings from his convenience. But South Shields Town Council has told Sid he must no longer sell his work from his 100. Sid, 63, said: "I accept the decision, but I shall continue to139 words
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Article137 1971-03-16 16 CITTING demurely at 13 a table in a hotel coffee house, a Chinese girl sipping an espresso. Sitting at another table by himself, a well-dressed gentleman feeling rather lonely. The gentleman handed the waiter a note for the girl, asking her to join him.137 words
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Miscellaneous349 1971-03-16 16 5 Singapore 6.05 Opening and Woobinda 6.30 News in Brief 6.45 It's Happening in Singapore (C) 7.05 For the Family (C —repeat) 7.40 News (C) 7.50 21st Century 8.15 Another Song Another Melody (repeat) 8.30 My Favourite Martian 9.00 News (E) 9.25 Slattery's People 10.20 Bracken's World 11.10 Musical Express349 words
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Miscellaneous27 1971-03-16 16 OTFRffnpTrl Wi fc > ft PI Hffi iUi to! I? ,1 WHAT DO SOU DOWTW A m t 1 ANDY CAPP 4 K fit I I'M FLIPPIN (xLAO!/27 words
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Miscellaneous391 1971-03-16 16 Trust your lucky star IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY Born today, you have probably been thought by many not to take life seriously enough. Even as a child, you will have the ability to hide your hurts, to make others think that you are seeing the light and bright side of391 words
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