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Title Section16 1971-04-06 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Tuesday evening, April 6, 1971 No. 67 Price 15 cents I NEW NATION16 words
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Article, Illustration426 1971-04-06 1 'Measures intended to protect lives' President Yahya warns the Russians New Nation Foreign Service Rawalpindi, Tuesday President Yahya Khan warned Russia today that he would not allow any country to interfere in Pakistan's internal affairs. He was replying to a message from the Soviet PresidentNew Nation Foreign Service - 426 words
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Article58 1971-04-06 1 Saigon, Tuesday South Vietnamese commandos today mounted another raid against the Ho Cm Minh Trail in Southern Laos. A force of about 300 men from the elite Hac Bao (Black Panther) Reconnaissance Company of the South Vietnamese Ist Infantry Division left Quang Tri base this morning58 words
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Article447 1971-04-06 1 Lee Lescaze - By Lee Lescaze Washington Post Jessore, Tuesday Shortages of food, guns and petrol plus anger at what they consider foreign indifference to their cause, seem to have taken some of the early enthusiasm from the Bengali rebels here in Jessore district. Local political leaders and soldiers ofWashington Post - 447 words
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Article15 1971-04-06 1 Police reported a total of 58 accidents yesterday. Five of them were serious.15 words
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Article208 1971-04-06 1 Reuter Chuadanga East Pakistan The man recognised here as the head of "liberation forces" in East Pakistan says fighting will continue until the birth of a new nation. Dr. Asabul Huq Joardar, dark,. stocky and wearing two pistols belted over civilian clothes, said theReuter - 208 words
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Article56 1971-04-06 1 Taipeh, Tuesday.—Taiwan disclosed yesterday it is recalling ambassador Jean P.C. Tchen from Cameroon, in the wake of the West African nation's recognition of Communist China. Cameroon announced last Friday it would establish diplomatic relations with Peking. However, Taiwan did not sever ties immediately as it was done56 words
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Article19 1971-04-06 1 Belfast, Tuesday. The British Army yesterday introduced helicopter gunships to help beat terrorist infiltration into troubled Northern Ireland.19 words
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Article337 1971-04-06 1 United Press International Jakarta, Tuesday A spokesman for the orthodox Muslim Nahdatul mama political party at the weekend predicted "civil war" if the military-backed Sekber Golkar group does not stop its "mental terror." NJahdatul Ulama is the second largest non-govern-ment party. The bigger national party PNIUnited Press International - 337 words
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Article, Illustration261 1971-04-06 1 Gerald De Cruz - By Gerald De Cruz The Minister for Defence, Dr. Goh Keng Swee, will leave for London on Sunday to attend the five-power defence talks which open on April 15. The main item on the agenda will be the revision of the bilateral Anglo-Malayan261 words
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Article78 1971-04-06 1 Buenos Aires, Tuesday.— Argentina's new military rulers yesterday put on. trial the President they toppled from power last month and set a three-year deadline for democracy in the country. A six-man military tribunal of honour met to judge former President Roberto Levingston, who attempted* to fire the78 words
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Article139 1971-04-06 1 Singapore Police were making "routine inquiries" today into the death of Mr. Foo Kong Peng, 56, shot dead during the maiden voyage of a local fishing boat, 100 miles out in the South China Sea. But one of the difficulties hampering them is the fact139 words
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Article114 1971-04-06 1 Trading was light on the Stock Exchange this morning. Blue chips and better class shares were barely steady. Esso Ord. was slightly marked up following announcement of higher profits. Straits Trading gained five cents to $5.45. Cycle and Carriage was unchanged at $l-85. Far East Ship Building114 words
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Article48 1971-04-06 1 Tokyo, Tuesday.—A 21-year-old student, alleged to have been under the influence of liquor, last night fell from the roof of a ninestorey building through the tin roof of an adjacent building below and on to the bed of two sleeping 60-year-old women but escaped virtually uninjured.48 words
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Advertisement74 1971-04-06 1 "For the price of a ticket to London BOAC showed us Europe too." foe m i to m 'ft m V*. 'a\ /A For some people there is only one airline. Heard about our terrific selection of European holidays? From villa accommodation on the Mediterranean coast to conducted tours of74 words
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Article, Illustration451 1971-04-06 2 Swapping minis for battle-dress to show their potential Learning how to leopard crawl and monkey run r These women soldiers of tomorrow the school girl cadets who Swap their mini-skirts lor battledress are out to prove their worth as potential defenders of Hie country. In451 words
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Article168 1971-04-06 2 Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday The National Education Congress yesterday evening adopted a resolution that Jawi be taught to all pupils through Bahasa Malaysia. The resolution was made when its plenary session discussed a number of suggestions put up by the section which had earlier considered168 words
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279 1971-04-06 2 Faith, hope and aspiration these were the words used by Junior Chamber International executive vicepresident, Mr. Royce Pepin, to describe the movement. He said J.C.I. was a young man's world of idealism and purposeful endeavour to improve the lot of mankind. Mr.279 words
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Article75 1971-04-06 2 Mr. Lee Hee Kim was recently re-appointed chairman of the Serangoon Garden Secondary School advisory committee for a two-year term of office. Other officials are: Vicechairmatn, Mr. Ang Poh Khiam; hon. secretary, Mr. Wu Tsung Kan; hon. treasurer, Mr. Chin Nyuk Fui; hon. assistant treasurer, Mr. Soo75 words
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Article31 1971-04-06 2 Bonn, Tuesday. A 25-year-old American woman parachutist, Bonnie Pike, plummetted 2,600 ft to her death on Sunday when her chute failed to open during a practice jump at Karlsruhe.31 words
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382 1971-04-06 2 Elizabeth Choo - Consumers' co-op and charity work planned By Elizabeth Choo The large turnout at yesterday's inaugural meeting of the proposed Business and Professional Women's Association proves that our career women unanimously feel that it's time they had their own organisation. Some 50 women—teachers, nurses, accountants,382 words
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Article75 1971-04-06 2 Jakarta, Tuesday. Attorney General Suglharto yesterday warned that the Government would take stern measures against film Importers who replace cuts made by the Film Censor Board. The Attorney General said there were indications that an Italian film had been restored for public showing after the censors75 words
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Article190 1971-04-06 2 Two contingents of teachers will participate at this year's National Day Parade on August 9. Men will march in one group and women in the other. Participants will represent the main ethnic groups as well as all the four language streams. A two-hour weekly training session190 words
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Article65 1971-04-06 2 Dr. Koh Eng Kheng was recently elected president of the Singapore Medical Association at its annual general meeting. The other officials elected are: president-elect, Dr. Gwee Ah Leng, hon. secretary, Dr. Mah Guan Kong, hon. treasurer, Dr. Lee Swee Kok. Committee members: Messrs Arthur T,<m slew Ming,65 words
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Miscellaneous108 1971-04-06 2 Weather Temperatures In world capitals yesterday: Kuala Lumpur 89-72. Taipeh 81-67. Jakarta 95-81. Hong Kong 68-66. Manila 92-76. Tokyo 64-42. Seoul 5-35. Bangkok 92-78. Naha 72-66. London 54-41 Paris 64-45! Moscow 50-39 New York 47-34. San Francisco 66-45 Sydney 69-60. Melbourne 69-56 Canberra 71-39 Perth 73-69. Singapore Singapore's weather forecast108 words
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Article, Illustration421 1971-04-06 3 Emphasis on quality in 'bold' Singapore move The MP for Whampoa, Dr. Augustine Tan, today called on local manufacturers to have no fears about seeking overseas markets because Singapore manufactured goods had already created a good impression internationally. Dr. Tan, who leads a 19man trade421 words
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164 1971-04-06 3 Polishing silver was the task for a team of six senior scouters at the Istana this morning. This prestigious Job for the President is traditional. It was undertaken to highlight the annual Job Week of the Singapore Scouts Association which begins on Saturday. The164 words
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Article107 1971-04-06 3 Wellington, Tuesday. New Zealand would present Its road-making equipment to the Thai government after the completion of the Borabu Buriram Feeder Road, New Zealand Prime Minister, Sir Keith Holyoake, said in a statement today. The 86-mile road, New Zealand's largest single Colombo Plan project, is expected107 words
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176 1971-04-06 3 A three-day display of Australian made men's fashions opened today at the Australian Government Trade Commissioner's showroom in Clemenceau Avenue. The display, featuring products of 12 of Australia's leading men's fashion houses, is the 57th organised since the trade office was opened in 1968.176 words
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Article69 1971-04-06 3 Tokyo, Tuesday Communist China's economy is about the- size of Canada's, with a Gross National Product (GNP) bf around U557,500 million the Japanese government's Economic Planning Agency estimated yesterday. It said China, with the world's largest population, ranks either eighth or ninth among the world's nations69 words
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Article154 1971-04-06 3 Mr. Sia Kah Hui, Minister of State for Labour, will attend the 17th annual athletic sports meet of the Kong Yiong High School at Shell Sports Club today. The Singapore Sogetsu Association will be holding a flower display at the Golden Lotus Restaurant, Hotel Malaysia,154 words
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Article120 1971-04-06 3 Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday Car assembly plants in Malaysia can produce vehicles of equal quality to those assembled overseas. This was stated by the quality control manager of Champion Motors, Mr. Goon Swee Kheang, when he spoke at the Pudu Rotary Club luncheon yesterday. He120 words
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124 1971-04-06 3 Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday A further 200 volunteers from Canada, the United States, Japan and Germany are due in Malaysia this year. At present there are 609 volunteers from the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Britain and Germany serving two-year contracts in East and West124 words
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Article174 1971-04-06 3 Manila, Tuesday Two Bills have been introduced into the Philippine Congress to pen- alise aircraft hijackings and similar crimes following the hijacking of a Philippine Airlines plane to Canton. Six Filipino students diverted the BAC-111 Jet on an Internal flight in the Philippines to Canton on174 words
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Article389 1971-04-06 3 Patrick de Souza - By Patrick de Souza The teaching of selected subjects in a second language, which was dropped at the end of last year, might be reintroduced into English and Chinese schools. Dr. Lee Chiaw Meng, Minister of State for Education, hinted this recently when he said: "When there389 words
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Article, Illustration231 1971-04-06 3 If his father had his way, Nicanor Cajipe, a leading wood sculptor from the Philippines, would not be exhibiting in Singapore today. "My father was a blacksmith," said Cajipe. "He wanted to teach me his trade, but I hid from him and carved Instead." Cajipe did learn231 words
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235 1971-04-06 3 An 18-year-old student from Johore Bahru, Chia Mia Chiang has made history bj being the first to score nine distinctions in thd Malaysian Certificate of Education examinations Mia Chiang, formerly of Johore English College, had an aggregate of six point!235 words
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Article23 1971-04-06 3 The Singapore Armed Forces will be conducting military exercises in Maju Camp training area from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. today.23 words
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Miscellaneous97 1971-04-06 3 At the cinema Odeon: Romeo and Juliet—2.3o, 6 and 9. Cathay: The Invincible Eight (Mand.)—l.3o, 4, 7 and 9.30. Orchard: The Invincible Eight (Mand.)—l.3o, 4, 7 and 9.15. Odeon-Katong: Five Devil Ghosts (Mand.) —l, 3.15, 7 and 9.15. Lido: The Price of Power—l.4s, 4, 6.30 and 9.15. Capitol: The Lady97 words
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THE WORLD
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Article214 1971-04-06 4 Reuter Brussels, Tuesday Indonesia is concerned that if Britain joins the Common Market Asian Commonwealth countries may get preferential access to the EEC for their exports. A note submitted by the Indonesian mission here to the EEC executive commission said it hoped such arrangements wouldReuter - 214 words
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Article35 1971-04-06 4 New Delhi, Tuesday Twelve Hindu pilgrims were burned to death yesterday when the bus In which they were travelling caught fire at Khamman, near Hyderabad. The dead Included seven women and three children.35 words
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172 1971-04-06 4 Reuter Bangkok, Tuesday Thai Air Force Jets have started bombing operations against Meo tribesmen defending their opium fields against a Government road project near the Burmese border in northern Thailand. Police sources said yesterday the 7-86 fighterbombers started flying strikes lastReuter - 172 words
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Article76 1971-04-06 4 Dar Es Salaam, Tuesday —Tanzania announced last night it had agreed to a request from the Govern-ment-in-exile of former Cambodian leader Prince Norodom Sihanouk to establish an embassy here. Tanzania recognises the regime of Prince Sihanouk, set up in Peking, and does not recognise the present76 words
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151 1971-04-06 4 United Press International Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday Malaysia will produce 90 per cent of its rice needs by 1972, according to Agriculture and Lands Minister Ghazali Jawi. He said, however, that it was not the government's policy to make Malaysia totally self sufficient. "If we over-produceUnited Press International - 151 words
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439 1971-04-06 4 Agence France Presse London, Tuesday World production of rice paddy, excluding mainland China's crops, is expected to be 1.5 per cent higher for 1970-71, compared with the previous season, according to the latest survey published by the Commonwealth Secretariat. The previousAgence France Presse - 439 words
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Article34 1971-04-06 4 London, Tuesday The Value of Britain's defence aid to South-East Asia since last June is about £6,300,000, Mr. Anthony Kershaw, Foreign and Commonwealth Under Secretary, stated in a written parliamentary reply yesterday.34 words
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Article, Illustration569 1971-04-06 4 Rejects Egypt's demands for reopening waterway United Press International Tel Aviv, Tuesday Israel is expected to present within the next few days its own proposals for an interim arrangement with Egypt to reopen the Suez Canal. Experts are still working on the blueprints for theUnited Press International - 569 words
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305 1971-04-06 4 United Press International Tokyo, Tuesday The Prime Minister, Mr. Eisaku Sato, said yesterday that proposals for seating the two rival Chine& governments in the United Nations would fail, unless both consent to such an arrangement. "If any such plan failed toUnited Press International - 305 words
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Article100 1971-04-06 4 Reuter Manila, Tuesday A South-East Asia Treaty Organisation (SEATO) force launched an amphibious assault here yesterday in the final phase of a military exercise codenamed Subok (Test). Some 29 warships from Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Britain and the United States disgorged about 12,000 troopsReuter - 100 words
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Article74 1971-04-06 4 Lagos, Tuesday The Chinese charge d'affaires in Nigeria, Mr. Chang Li, arrived in Lagos yesterday from Rome to assume duties. He was accompanied by his wife and five other Chinese national who will form the nucleus Of Communist. China's Lagos mission. Mr. Li, 48, told reporters at Lagos74 words
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313 1971-04-06 4 Reuter Colombo, Tuesday The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Stanley Tillekeratne has announced that special measures have been taken to ensure the security of members of Parliament. "Any attempt to Interfere with the security of the House must be met with force,"Reuter - 313 words
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Article234 1971-04-06 4 United Press International New York, Tuesday A new drug which wrecks cigarette tar cancers on the backs of mice is being tested in men with lung cancers, the testing scientist revealed today. Dr. Takao Ohnuma, of the Roswell Park Memorial Institute, said his preliminary results in patientsUnited Press International - 234 words
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267 1971-04-06 4 Reuter Paris, Tuesday A 33-year-old invalid, armed with a shotgun and a pistol, held police at bay yesterday for the third successive day but freed three more of his hostage children after pleas from police and welfare officials. Denis Job, 33, shouting down fromReuter - 267 words
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263 1971-04-06 5 United Press International Washington, Tuesday The US Government, in a brief filed with the Supreme Court, argued yesterday that Black Muslims and former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali in particular lack the sort of all-inclusive opposition to war needed to qualify as conscientious, objectors. ArgumentsUnited Press International - 263 words
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219 1971-04-06 5 Reuter London, Tuesday Thousands of rail commuters in the London area were the first to feel the effects of Britain's latest spate of industrial action by train drivers which began yesterday. A work-to-rule by drivers seeking higher wages caused the cancellation of many commuterReuter - 219 words
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Article, Illustration323 1971-04-06 5 'All it's ever done has been to disrupt' United Press International Washington, Tuesday Massive American bombing in South-East Asia may have cost as much as SUS2O,OOO million and done little more than inconvenience the Communists. This was suggested by Wisconsin Democrat Senator William Proxmire asUnited Press International - 323 words
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Article348 1971-04-06 5 Enemy barrage all but isolates highland outpost Reuter Saigon, Tuesday Repeated North Vietnamese mortar and human wave attacks on a strategic artillery base in the tri-border area of Indo-China have begun to cause supply problems with only two American helicopters reaching the South Vietnamese defenders. Military sourcesReuter - 348 words
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Article79 1971-04-06 5 London, Tuesday.—James Mossman, one of Britain's top television reporters, was found dead at his country home in Norfolk yesterday. Police, who took away a small bottle for examination, said foul play was not suspected. As a correspondent for the British Broadcasting Corporation "Panorama" news programme, 43-year-old79 words
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Article438 1971-04-06 5 It'll restore morale, says sponsor New Nation Foreign Service Washington, Tuesday A resolution calling for an immediate full pardon for Lieutenant William Calle? was introduced in the House of Representatives yester- sponsor. Ed Edmundson Democrat, (Oklahoma), said he believed it reflected the deep feelings of theNew Nation Foreign Service - 438 words
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Article, Illustration302 1971-04-06 5 Reuter Moscow, Tuesday The Soviet Communist Party Congress last night approved Party Chief Mr Leonid Brezhnev's report on the state of the nation in which he called for better relations with China and the United States. The Kremlin leader also promised efforts forReuter - 302 words
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Article76 1971-04-06 5 Reuter Washington, Tuesday The Defence Department said yesterday that China reinforced its troops guarding a road project in northern Laos by about 3000 soldiers over recent months. A further buildup was expected. The Pentagon spokesman, Mr. Jerry Friedheim, said that the Chinese soldiers were believed toReuter - 76 words
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145 1971-04-06 5 Reuter Sydney, Tuesday The Australian state of New South Wales yesterday yfaced a threat of massive pollution of its inland waterways as the last of ***** Metropolitan Water Board workers went on strike on Sunday night. A Water Board spokesman, Mr. Peter Dorter, saidReuter - 145 words
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174 1971-04-06 5 United Press International Cape Kennedy, Tuesday The first test of the Apollo 15 command ship in a vacuum chamber with three astronauts aboard was called off yesterday when engineers discovered some oil leaking from a chamber light fixture. "As a precautionary measure, itUnited Press International - 174 words
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Article411 1971-04-06 6 Reuter Washington, Tuesday Plans for a permanent multi manned space station have been effectively shelved as a result of the Space Agency's decision to go all out for a reflyable space plane called the Shuttle. A space station, the most ambitious project dreamed upReuter - 411 words
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Article, Illustration74 1971-04-06 6 British Prime Minister, Mr. Edward Heath (left), chats with Mr. Klans Schuetz, West Berlin's governing Mayor, during a reception in West Berlin on Sunday. Mr. Heath made a six-hour stopover before flying off to Bonn where he was scheduled to confer with Chancellor, Mr. Willy74 words
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Article187 1971-04-06 6 Japan makes first grade harder United Press International Tokyo, Tuesday Japan, which still writes its language with Chinese characters, is trying to make children learn them faster. As a result, the first grade will be harder than ever for 1.7 million Japanese children who start primary schoolUnited Press International - 187 words
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198 1971-04-06 6 Reuter Katmandu, Tuesday The international expedition to Mount Everest radioed it has established its first camp above base camp after 10 days' hard climb finding a safe path through the treacherous Khumbu Icefall. The message received here said the 13-nation team had set upReuter - 198 words
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134 1971-04-06 6 London, Tuesday Britain's thirst for reform is beginning to match its thirst for drink: those splendidly confusing laws governing drinking hours are under review. Nobody in this country wants to rush the question. The argument, alter all, has been going on for134 words
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Article, Illustration437 1971-04-06 6 US applies pressure over land issue Los Angeles Times Jerusalem, Tuesday In an apparently concerted campaign, Israeli's leaders are preparing their people for a showdown with the United States and telling them how this country will respond if it comes. The issue, the public isLos Angeles Times - 437 words
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Article171 1971-04-06 6 New Nation Foreign Service Melbourne, Tuesday The son of a British peer has threatened to resign from the excluisve Melbourne Club because of alleged discrimination against Jews. The honourable Simon Warrender, second son of Lord Bruhtisfleld of Boroughinuri, has alleged that two members of the prominent MyerNew Nation Foreign Service - 171 words
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448 1971-04-06 6 Reuter Adelaide, Tuesday A mammoth flood is sweeping the Australian outback, bringing the promise of revival for much of the country's dead heart. With floodwaters racing across western Queensland north-western New South Wales and north-eastern South Australia, cattle and sheep stations brought closeReuter - 448 words
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Article167 1971-04-06 6 Melbourne Herald Sydney, Tuesday A Sydney doctor says he has developed a method of family planning for Roman Catholics. Dr. H M. Carey, professor of obstetrics, and gynaecology at Sydney University, said today he has developed a drug which allows the socalled "safe"Melbourne Herald - 167 words
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Article, Illustration1303 1971-04-06 7 S. M. ALI - S. M. ALI, JUST BACK FROM SAIGON, EXAMINES THE POLITICAL CONFLICTS IN WAR-TORN VIETNAM S. M. ALI Even at a safe distance from war-torn South Vietnam, any perceptive observer can see that President Thieu is now engaged in a desperate race against time to mßYvrrmm possible initiative1,303 words
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Article470 1971-04-06 7 Frank Porter - Japanese producers turn to joint ventures From Frank Porter Japan's vaunted textile producers are beginning to experience the same problems that plague their American counterparts, and the two industries are drawing closer and even forming joint ventures to ease their mutual plight. This is the picture470 words
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677 1971-04-06 7 Peter Osnos - From Peter Osnos One night recently, the Montagnard tribesmen living in a place they called Cha Lua, just across the border from Hamnghi in Laos, decided they had been through enough. They had enough of the US air strikes, which seht them677 words
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Advertisement178 1971-04-06 7 Thai International can take you to Bangkok twice a daymorning or evening Catch our evening flight from Singapore and arrive in time for a good night's sleep or a good night out. In fact, your Bangkok night begins when you board our big jets. They re not just ordinary DC178 words
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327 1971-04-06 8 Eye-witness reports from foreign residents evacuated from East PfUcistan paint a more horrible picture of the carnage that has been unleashed by President Yahya's troops than had been suspectedWhat has been happening is nearer to genocide. An army suppressing a revolt is327 words
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856 1971-04-06 8 Anil Bhatia - By Anil Bhatia The recent changes in Central Provident Fund contributions mean that compulsory savings of the working population come up to some 20 per cent of the total wage bill. This is an extremely high rate for856 words
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Article, Illustration572 1971-04-06 8 GERALD de CRUZ - GERALD de CRUZ I w&s standing patiently in the queue for confession, that quiet sunny afternoon, in the Church of the Holy Family in Katong, more than 30 years ago. Suddenly, a blasphemous buzz-saw shattering the sacred silence, a woman's scream rang572 words
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Article635 1971-04-06 8 ALFRED H.K. TONG - Letters ALFRED H.K. TONG In a moment of rapture, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew once said: "Our forebears travelled In sailing ships across the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea In search of fortune. They ventured their lives for the pot of gold at the end of635 words
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The voice of the Press
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Article144 1971-04-06 8 What the other newspapers are saying: The Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tun (Dr.) Ismail, has announced a five-point economic programme to create a "trading class" among the Malays. If it is successfully implemented, the Government's objective of achieving a 20 percent to 30 percent active participation by144 words
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Article131 1971-04-06 8 President Nixon is acting in a very unwise manner by trying to conceal a giant in dwarf's clothing. In other words, it's no use trying to cover uo the failure of the American attempt to Drove that the South Vietnamese army was capable of crossing its borders and131 words
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Article104 1971-04-06 8 A number of backbenchers recently made criticisms in Parliament of certain programmes produced by Radio and Television Singapore. Among them were Inche Rahmat Kenap (Geylang Serai) and Mr. J. F. Conceicao (Katong). Inche Rahmat Criticised the "Pesta Pop" programme while Mr. Conceicao criticised "What Others Say." It is104 words
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Article, Illustration2545 1971-04-06 9 JACKIE SAM - PART TWO: CLASSIFICATION CODE IS ANSWER TO PROBLEM OF LIBERAL CENSORSIHP By JACKIE SAM To many people, the chief censor is a puerile bigoted arbiter of public tastes. Mr. Chiou Chee Pern, acting chairman of the Board of Film Censors, is actually a2,545 words
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Article, Illustration614 1971-04-06 10 Awnings not only protect you trom the sun and rain but also add grandeur to your surroundings AWNINGS T*HEY are simply striking, these aluminium awnings. Not only do they cool your homes by as much as 20 per cent and provide protection and comfort614 words
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Article306 1971-04-06 11 Elizabeth Choo - Parents must know the art By Elizabeth Choo The picture of an anxious and outdated mother in hot pursuit of a fast daughter is common these days. To bridge the generation gap teenagers should try to understand their parents, but parents should also adapt themselves306 words
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Article, Illustration235 1971-04-06 11 ROMA BLAIR - It's good for your spine ROMA BLAIR I have a simple position for you all today. In a way you could call it the "all-rounder" day. Everyone may practise these postures. It is called The Cat. It is good because it increases flexibility in the235 words
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Article, Illustration76 1971-04-06 11 Want to look extra special tonight? Then follow Le Bijou's recipe for a successful night out. Take a colour like cool clear lime green, in a shade that's almost luminous to catch everyone's eye. Turn it into yards and yards of fine floating76 words
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604 1971-04-06 11 Helen Howard - More and more pets are being bequeathed vast sums today Helen Howard For over five years Loui& has been living in considerable comfort in a large house in an American city. Daily she Is served with lovingly prepared meals, accompanied by a moderate604 words
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Advertisement338 1971-04-06 11 f 3 At t AUTOMATIC RADIO makes stereo >v. for any cars you have *kMtciflei t&c mmmeummmmjammt SPEEDWELL MOTOR ACCESSORIES PTE. LTD. No. 155, Kompong Java Rood Singapore 9,1W: *****,*****7. Yong Mee Motor Trading Co. no. 1072, sorangoon rood, Singapore, 12. Tel: *****4 *****3. Dealing in all Types of Car338 words
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Advertisement45 1971-04-06 11 40 watts solid state Stereo Amplifier. Complete set plus free headphones. NAM CHEONG CO., 501, North Bridge Road, Singapore. Tel: ***** 0 Pk .J SPECIALIST IN INSTALLING ALL TYPES OF CAR STEREO AN TELEVISION ELECTRICAL SERVICE 1446 BENDEHEER ROAD. BLOCK 44 SINGAPORE 12 TEL: *****245 words
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Article1181 1971-04-06 12 ALL YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT THE STOCK EXCHANGE COUNTERS INDUSTRIALS 1 1970-1971 1 wk. 4 wks. Closing Price last Divtd. P/E TurnHigh Low ago ago Stock Buyers Sellers Sale Yield Ratio Over 4.50 2.60 2.70 2.85 Allied Chocolate 2.60 2.67 2.70 4.5N 17.1 1.90 0.844 1.201,181 words
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236 1971-04-06 12 A local m?rket research organisation has made a breakthrough in its expansion plans. It will set up an office in London. Mr. David Beaton, managing director of Market Research Services, will be flying to London in July to open the office.236 words
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Article59 1971-04-06 12 OSAKA, Tues.— Finance Minister Mr. Takeo Fukuda said yesterday he believed the present recession In Japan was levelling off. He pointed out commercial banks' loan Issues during the current quarter would be 70 per cent than the corresponding 1 quarter more of 1970. Mr. Fukuda also59 words
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283 1971-04-06 12 United Press International New York, Tuesday The stock market, lacking motivating influences, closed with a small gain in moderate trading yesterday. Advances led declines, 709 to 669, near the final bell, while the Dow Jones industrial average showed a gain of 2.03United Press International - 283 words
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208 1971-04-06 12 United Press International London, Tuesday Uneasiness about the current labour situation caused stock markets yesterday to relapse from last week's budget- inspired strength. In slacker trading, it was left to second-rankers to provide most of the interest, but Glaxo did extremely wellUnited Press International - 208 words
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264 1971-04-06 12 Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday. —Stagnant exports and sharply increased Imports considerably slowed down the Malaysian economic growth rate last year, the Central Bank of Malaysia says in its annual report. The balance of payments surplus nose-dived by nearly $470 minion according to the report264 words
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Article232 1971-04-06 12 Allied Chem 26* Alcoa 62 Am Brands 49% Am Can 33% Am Motors AT 4 T 49 A P 24 Anaconda 21% Avon Pd Beth Steel 21% Boeing 21% Caterp Trac 48 Chrysler 27% Coca-Cola »o% Control Data 63% ©orn G1 Wks 244% Dow Chem 88% DuPont232 words
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Article130 1971-04-06 12 TOKYO, Tuesday. A leading Japanese dally newspaper said yesterday the time has come for Japan to give serious thought to the merits and demerits of a revaluation of her currency. The Malnlchl Shlmbun said In an editorial that Japan's external reserves, which increased about US$l,OOO million In130 words
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Article547 1971-04-06 12 15 TO 60 PER CENT JUMP Shippers in Singapore and Malaysia have not readily accepted the recent increase in freight rates of the Far East Freight Conference. They are still not conscious enough about the reasons for the freight increase. These two views summed547 words
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Article171 1971-04-06 12 LESLIE TAN - LESLIE TAN The $8 million electronics (pioneer) firm in Toa" Payoh now has a weekly output of one million ceramic and 200,000 plastic dips for computers a 60 per cent increase over 1969. Mr. AJi. Francis, the managing director of Fair--* child (S) Pte. Limited, told171 words
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Article417 1971-04-06 12 Edgar Koh - Singapore cinema rates are cheap... CINEMA By Edgar Koh With 27 cinema seats to every 1,000 of the population, Singapore is among the best provided in terms of nlm entertainment in Asia where the average is only six seats per 1,000. With relatively cheap admission417 words
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Advertisement61 1971-04-06 12 SHIPPING DUES ON THE RISE IN MANY WORLD PORTS Nt iS <Vv» tffcS I it ■s Lk^jj UNITED MALAYAN BANKING CMP. BHD. IS THE RIGHT BANK IN THE RI6HT PLACE TO SERVE TOO. UNITED MALAYAN i f :i ill 1 :F i i 1 (INCOtPORATED IN MALAYSIA) Omci KUALA LUMPUR61 words
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Advertisement6 1971-04-06 12 UNEASY LABOUR TRENDS DEPRESS LONDON MARKET6 words
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Article, Illustration402 1971-04-06 13 Jeffrey Low - Big boost to the sport CAMERA ON SCHOOLS Words: Jeffrey Low Soccer, the game that has almost sunk to near obscurity in Singapore, was given a tremendous boost at the Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday. And when you think that football Is terribly in the doldrums thesePictures: Rolf Evans - 402 words
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Article269 1971-04-06 14 Reuter Geneva, Tuesday The 74 members of the to eat steak, drink gin Committee (IOC) have unanimously approved a detailed amendment to the Olympic rules designed to maintain the amateur tradition of the Olympic Games, the lOC announced here last night. All 74 members returned aReuter - 269 words
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Article356 1971-04-06 14 SPORT IN THE U S United Press International Washington, Tuesday The Washington Senators and the Oakland "A"s opened the 1971 baseball season yesterday without the fanfare of a Presidential presence but with a solemn pre-game pause in tribute to the nation's prisoners of war in Vietnam.United Press International - 356 words
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Article31 1971-04-06 14 Raffles Institution completed a hat-trick when it beat Singapore American School 4-3 to take the "A" Boys title in the national softball championships at Swiss Cottage yesterday.31 words
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Article, Illustration1134 1971-04-06 14 Ray Kerrison - ATHLETICS From Ray Kerrison In New York At a local watering hole known as Gallagher's, a flock of sportsmen sat down this week to eat steak, drink gin and honour the fastest bird in the world. The title is held, not by swallow1,134 words
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Article160 1971-04-06 14 Reuter Glasgow, Tuesday Rangers beat Hibernian 2-1 in their semifinal replay at Hampden Park here last night to qualify for the Scottish Football Association Cup final and a possible clash with their deadly Glasgow rivals Celtic. After playing out a goalless draw In theirReuter - 160 words
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Article435 1971-04-06 15 From Blue Peter in Ipoh Siapa Rajah did an impressive gallop at Ipoh this morning. Ridden by Jockey Ismail Asban, Siapa Rajah strode out fluently over 3f in 38. On this gallop Siapa Rajah who has made good progress since his debut at Ejlikit Tim435 words
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Article, Illustration248 1971-04-06 15 The horses marked with a are the ones to watch Kota Tinggi made an early breakaway and was five lengths clear into the straight. He went on to win by four lengths from the fast-finishing The Samaritan. Trishaw Angel led past the half mile and Into the248 words
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56 1971-04-06 15 West Germany's Economics Minister, Prof. Karl Schiller, examines the Olympic torch for the Munich Games. A steel firm has donated 6000 of them to bring the Olympic flame from its historic site in Greece to Munich and Kiel. Each runner will keep his torch as a souvenir. The torch weighs56 words
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400 1971-04-06 15 United Press International Hong Kong, Tuesday The Filipino chairman of the Asian Golf Circuit, Mr. Leonardo "Skip" Guinto, said today organisers of the circuit's tournaments should not pay starting money to "big names," because it would invite discontent from other players. Mr. GuintoUnited Press International - 400 words
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Article272 1971-04-06 15 Nagoya, Tuesday The International Table Tennis Federation has decided to introduce an experimental grading system for teams competitions at the 1973 world championship in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia, well informed sources said here yesterday. The ITTF congress, meeting during the 31st world championships In this western Japanese272 words
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Article78 1971-04-06 15 London, Tuesday The International Amateur Athletic Federation Council announced today they had ratified three World women's sprint records set in the United States last year by Chi Cheng of Taiwan. The Council ratified the 100 yds time of lO.Osec she ran in Portland, Oregon, last78 words
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Article50 1971-04-06 15 Jakarta, Tuesday Indonesia's Atet Wljono beat John Cooper of Australia 6-4, 6-4, 10-8 in a singles match of the Eastern zone Davis Cup tennis tie here. Australia now leads 3-1 in the series with the final singles between Colin Dibley (Aust.) and Gondowidjojo (Indonesia) to be played today.50 words
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Article532 1971-04-06 15 United Press International Cape Town, Tuesday South African Sports Minister, Frank Waring, said yesterday he was prepared to give Cabinet study to any representations from the South African Cricket Association for multiracial cricket in South Africa. The announcement came as the country was grippedUnited Press International - 532 words
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Advertisement418 1971-04-06 14 mnunoN f~r ACCOMMODATION VACANT FURNISHED BUNGALOW at Toh Drive district 17, 3 bedrooms, servant's roowi, with terraizo and mosaic flooring.. Rent $450/p.m. Contact Tel. (S'pore) *****3/*****7. 315 UPPER EAST COAST ROAD 2-storey semi-detached immediate occupation. Phone *****5 office or *****3 home. LOYANO FURNISHED seaside flat. Beautiful beach, swimming, boating, skiing418 words
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Advertisement293 1971-04-06 14 POSITIONS VACANT WANTED A TALL, beautiful young girt born between 2nd November and 20th November to assist as Public Relations Officer for Internationally famous astrologer. Must speak fluent English and other dialects, and able to type fast. Tel: ***** for interview S'pore. STEAMBATH, MASSAGE ETC. MING COURT HIALTH CMTM —Ming293 words
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Miscellaneous116 1971-04-06 14 DR. KILDARE LET ME SET THE PITCH. I MARRY VOUR DAUGHTER AND YOU FINANCE ME, HOW* u i I /A 1 GATHER THAT YOUR TRUE )7i TALENT LIES IN DIAGNOSIS. *231 RIP KIRBY A% n j i "V I* r ir (S by Ken Bald BUT... IN THE INTEREST OF116 words
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Miscellaneous248 1971-04-06 14 NEW NATION CROSSWORD 9 Quite. 10 True state of affairs. 11 Reasonableness. 12 Make precious. 14 Glossy paints. 15 Native Egyptians. 20 Track event. 23 Native of Boulder City. 25 Violent talkers. 27 Irritates. 20 Tributary of the Rhone. 31 Vegas. 32 Juvenile mecca. 34 Civil War fighting ship. 35248 words
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Miscellaneous418 1971-04-06 15 Cat alaat litM li*«i NEW NATION TUESDAY MONEYWORDS F Clt aat Mi pit Witk ftfctr Partial iastractiaaj weir kalaw. Nan AMrsss *lM| MtH CLUES FOR F-2 1. A special on# might be 4. Feeble and infirm, reserved for VIP. 2. To clip sheep. 5. There's no reel point in 3.418 words
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Article74 1971-04-06 16 AH FOOK: Why should we have to pay for parking at the airport? Surely free parking should be part of the service because the people who go there are either workers, travellers or friends driving passengers. MEI LIN: The airport is no different from any other parkins place.74 words
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635 1971-04-06 16 WEE BENG HUAT - THEY WILL JUST POUND THE BEAT WEE BENG HUAT The Grand Prix is here. The circuit fence has already been put up, food stall sites marked out and the finishing touches to the grandstands completed. But for 200 policemen from635 words
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262 1971-04-06 16 Evil vandals whom Chairman Mao himself would send to a prison camp are dosing the celebrated Chinese green-black preserved "hundred year eggs with lead acetate. This monstrous report out of Taiwan where tens of thousands of "hundredyear" eggs are prepared for export in262 words
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371 1971-04-06 16 There are more than a few Australian Navy sailors here and they and wearing broad grins these days. The reason is a denial by Dr. Malcolm Mackay active in the Presbyterian Church and new Navy Minister that he planned to ban liquor 1371 words
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Article, Illustration70 1971-04-06 16 Miss Aida Mustafa does not speak English very well, but she can sing in it and in Malay, Indonesian, Italian, French, Chinese and Filipino. Aida, who is 20 and has been singing for five years, sings with the Sam Gan and Cockpit FourPicture by Bob Buchanan - 70 words
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Miscellaneous353 1971-04-06 16 5 Singapore 6.05 Opening and Skippy the Bush Kangaroo 6.30 News in Brief 6.35 For the Family (C —repeat) 7.15 It's Happening in Singapore (C) 7.40 News (C) *7.50 Whicker's New World 8.15 Our Music Makers (E) 8.35 My Favourites Martian 900 News (E) 9.25 Slattery's People 10.20 Vendetta 11.10353 words
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Miscellaneous63 1971-04-06 16 SHORT RIBS By Frank O'Neal i i Lf mI m 2 M m. 0 WM 51 m 5£ K W. «r yj® X A3?» I ANDY CAPP m GOOD F' > ©U, SWEET 1 EART/ TVCY THINK THEY r A BLOKE IF Y£R DON'T LIKE IT, I'LL GO *OME V63 words
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Miscellaneous400 1971-04-06 16 Trust your lucky star IF ITS YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are not a person who makes quick decisions regarding likes and dislikes. In fact, you are somewhat prone to take over long to make up your mind about things, often allowing the moment for action to slip by while400 words
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