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Title Section17 1971-06-17 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Thursday evening, June 17, 1971 No. 129 Price 15 cents I NEW NATION j17 words
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Article142 1971-06-17 1 Trading in the stock market was centred on Haw Par and UOB this morning. Haw Par was transacted from $1.36 to $1.46, up 10 cents on yesterday's close following an announcement that Slater Walker Securities had not sold its interest in Haw Par to Dato Aw Cheng142 words
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Article13 1971-06-17 1 Police reported a total of 86 accidents yesterday. Five were serious.13 words
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Article25 1971-06-17 1 LATE NEWS Sydney, Thursday One of the two surviving Brodrick nonaplets has been given an exchange blood transfusion, doctors said today.25 words
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209 1971-06-17 1 Exchange releases letter The Stock Exchange this morning released a letter from the chairman of Haw Par confirming that. "Slater Walker and Haw Par are continuing their discussions regarding the sale of Haw Par's shareholding in the Chung Khiaw Bank." The letter sent209 words
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Article29 1971-06-17 1 Ibadan, Thursday. Another newspaper editor was arrested here yesterday bringing to three the number of senior Nigerian journalists held by the police within a fortnight.29 words
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Article297 1971-06-17 1 Redundancy payments for 12,000 facing retrenchment Civilian employees of the British basesr here who will be retrenched by the end of the year as part of the British military rundown will receive more than $4O million in redundancy payments. The sum will be paid to about297 words
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297 1971-06-17 1 Stocks fall despite recent showers The chairman of the Public Utilities Board, Mr. Lim Kim San, today warned again that the water situation was still "touch and go." Commending the public for its fine response in voluntarily conserving water, Mr. Lim, who is297 words
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Article70 1971-06-17 1 Colombo, Thursday. Customs officials stopped gems worth more than one million rupees (£71,000) from being smuggled out of Ceylon on Tuesday. Some 200 gems red rubies, blue sapphires and cats eyes were found in a mail bag which was being sent to Singapore from Colombo north post office70 words
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Article, Illustration178 1971-06-17 1 The Singapore Armed Forces has taken another step in creating Job opportunities for women interested in military careers with the setting up of a women provost unit. Visitors to the Ministry of Defence at Pearl's Hill will now be greeted with charming smiles from these pistol-packing ladies.178 words
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Article58 1971-06-17 1 Hong Kong, Thursday Authorities in mainland China and Hong Kong yesterday issued typhoon warnings as typhoon Freda moved toward Kwangtung province and the British crown colony. Peking radio said in an evening broadcast that Kwangtung province in southern China, which neighbours Hong Kong, is expected to be affected58 words
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Article45 1971-06-17 1 London, Thursday. Actress Rita Tushingham yesterday gave birth to a daughter in hospital in Plymouth. Miss Tushingham, star of A Taste of Honey and The Knack and her husband Terry Bicknell have named her Aisha, said a spokesman for the actress.45 words
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Article31 1971-06-17 1 Teheran, Thursday.—Nine members of a family of 11 travelling In a car between Meshed and Behshahr, northeast Iran, were killed when their car crashed head-on with a mini-bus.31 words
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Article23 1971-06-17 1 Hong Kong, Thursday— The body of a 47-year-old Indonesian was found floating In Hong Kong harbour yesterday a police spokesman said.23 words
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322 1971-06-17 1 United Press International Washington, Thursday Federal attorneys have asked a US district judge for an order directing the New York Times to turn over to the government its copies of secret Pentagon reports used as the basis for its controversial series on the USUnited Press International - 322 words
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Advertisement79 1971-06-17 1 ANOTHER NEW NATION SPECIAL FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS: 2-PAGE GUIDE TO ENGLISH GRAMMAR TOMORROW: Details on how you can get your reprints CUTTY SARK m iWW*? »*-%r mvmt* r XT I is vv Cutty Sark sales have forged ahead again in America as it continues to be America's best-selling Scotch79 words
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Advertisement76 1971-06-17 1 Fears US codes may be cracked, Page 4. There's None Smaller! So small you can hold it in the palm of your hand, or slip it conveniently into a pocket or handbag. Operates on AC, rechargeable battery or car battery Easy operation-add, subtract, multiply and divide up to 8 digits76 words
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Article409 1971-06-17 2 Elizabeth Choo - surgery to cope with increasing cases By Elizabeth Choo A Plastic Reconstuctive Surgical Unit will be set up as a separate medical speciality at the Outram Road General Hospital by the end of the year to cope with the increasing number of cases needing treatment. Costing409 words
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Article47 1971-06-17 2 Mr. Michael Goh of SPCK Bookshop has been elected president of the Singapore Booksellers' Association. Other officials are: Mr. B. V. Pereira of Ensign Book Store, vice-president; Mr. Un Hon Shing, of Educational Book Centre, secretary; and Mr. Anthony Lim of Central Commodity, treasurer.47 words
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238 1971-06-17 2 Workers at the Shell oil refinery on Pulau Bukom are to be offerled prizes totalling $lO,000 a year to encourage industrial safety at the expanding complex. Beginning on July 1, the refinery's work force of about 1000 will be divided into eight238 words
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141 1971-06-17 2 The Danish Agricultural Marketing Board has received over 10,000 entries for the "Iden-tify-the-food Contest" organised in conjunction with Danish Food Fortnight which ended last week. Winners o the contest will be announced by the board tomorrow. Mr. Terkild Terkildsen, assistant manager of the board's141 words
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Article51 1971-06-17 2 Mrs. Gracia Tay Chee, president of Theatre World Association, and local impressario, Mr. Goh Soon Tioe, will sit on the committee for the first Asia Arts Grand Festival to be held in Korea this year. Both will leave next month for Tokyo to attend its general51 words
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Article30 1971-06-17 2 The Singapore Production Management Association will hold a seminar on water at the Metropole Hotel on Sunday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Some 250 people are expected.30 words
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Article25 1971-06-17 2 The Royal Malaysian Police Band which arrived on Monday will perform at the Macßitchie Reservoir Park this evening from 6.30 to 8 p.m.25 words
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127 1971-06-17 2 The Ministry of Labour will conduct a secret ballot at the Singapore Hilton Hotel to And out if the 600 employees favour being members of the Food. Drinks and Allied Workers' Union. The chief conciliation officer of the Labour Ministry, Mr. Wong Kah127 words
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Article599 1971-06-17 2 Douglas Chan - Millions spent on projects to speed refuelling By Douglas Chan Oil companies are continuing their preparations to refuel the Jumbo jets, the first of which is expected at Paya Lebar early next month. Work on Mobil's hydrant refuelling system, which started in February599 words
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Article, Illustration437 1971-06-17 2 War is bloody, cruel, inhuman. This is the view of attractive blonde Miss Anne de Henning, 25, Who else is more qualified to say so than photojournalist Anne, who lived through the Pakistani civil war. "The sight really makes one lose faith437 words
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262 1971-06-17 2 Confound the critics —the birds in the glass enclosures at Shangri-La Hotel's Coffee Garden are much more at home than most people thought. The evidence an intricately thatched little nest perching precariously on the crown of a tall dracena plant in one of262 words
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Article35 1971-06-17 2 Inche Rahim Ishak, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, will attend a Prophet Mohamed's birthday celebration party organised by the Siglap Women's Association, at the Siglap Community Centre on Saturday at 2 p.m.35 words
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Article37 1971-06-17 2 Mr. Lee Siew Kwong, director of Social Welfare, will present certificates to 72 graduates of the 11th leadership course organised by the Federation Boys' Club, at its Kallang premises on June 26 at 6 p.m.37 words
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Article33 1971-06-17 2 The Kim Keat Avenue community centre will hold its annual baby show on July 18 from 9 a.m. Entry forms are available from the centre. The closing date is July 5.33 words
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Article28 1971-06-17 2 Hong Kong, Thursday China has signed an agreement to buy copper, zinc and lead from Chile following the visit of a Peruvian trade delegation to Peking.28 words
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355 1971-06-17 2 Singapore would soon become the centre for all Welsh trading activities in South-East Asia, members of a Welsh trade mission visiting Singapore said today. They said their threeday stay in the Republic had resulted in a number of trading agreements with355 words
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Advertisement203 1971-06-17 2 BA > ROBINSONS WORLD-RENOWNED SHOES FOR MEN JJj off Switzerland A good selection of casuals and lace-ups. In many different designs^ k C t taOBINSON'S Raffles Pl*C*. Singapore. 1. HI-FI SPEAKERS SYSTEM Model SS 3000 4-way 5• speaker system ifer 12" cone type ("ACCRON" cone paper) range 5" cone type203 words
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410 1971-06-17 3 Sunny Wee - By Sunny Wee Applying for one of the government's 22 holiday bungalows is like playing a game of chance for more than ***** division 111 and IV government officers. The low rental of $2 a day for the well furnished bungalows results410 words
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213 1971-06-17 3 A repeat broadcast of the Prime Minister Mr. Lee Kuan Yew's talk on "the mass media and new countries" at the 20th general assembly of the International Press Institute in Helsinki can be heard at 10.15 tonight on Radio Singapore's English Service. A dinner213 words
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Article17 1971-06-17 3 President Sheares will host a dinner for NTUC leaders at the Istana next Wednesday.17 words
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246 1971-06-17 3 Despite greater vigilance by the Customs and Narcotics department, smugglers continued to bring in ganja from neighbouring islands during the past 12 months. The number of offenders convicted for smoking and possession of the drug showed an Increase over the past few years.246 words
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Article, Illustration307 1971-06-17 3 A children's playground in Brunei, a jeep fire engine and a drought water truck for different parts of Thailand, a public library at Butterworth... The list of projects to be pursued by Rotary District 330 in the coming Rotary year is a307 words
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243 1971-06-17 3 They will later serve on airline's Friendship fleet Malaysia Singapore Airlines has recruited another 12 pilots who will be trained locally. It is the first batch to be recruited since the announcement of the split in the airline between Singapore and Malaysia.243 words
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Article89 1971-06-17 3 An exhibition of American educational books will be held at the Teachers' Training College library from next Monday to July 31. A 600-volume collection of American school texts, literature on teaching methods and syllabuses ranging from secondary school to university graduate level will be put on display89 words
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Miscellaneous205 1971-06-17 3 Weather i 1 Temperatures in world cities yesterday: Kuala Lumpur Manila Jakarta Seoul Hong Kong Bangkok Naha Taipei Moscow New York San Francisco Sydney Melbourne Canberra Perth Singapore Singapore's weather forecast from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. fair. The weather for the 24 hours to 8 a.m. today Max. temp.205 words
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THE WORLD
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453 1971-06-17 4 Codes may be unravelled United Press International Washington, Thursday Government officials appear more disturbed about possible diplomatic and foreign espionage consequences from publication by the New York Times of top secret Vietnam war history than they do by the facts revealed. Of particular concernUnited Press International - 453 words
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Article257 1971-06-17 4 U Thant speaks out for refugees New Nation Foreign Service New York, Thursday Secretary-General U Thant has issued a new appeal for aid to the people of East Pakis-r tan. He made it clear that both the refugees in India as well as the population in EastNew Nation Foreign Service - 257 words
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141 1971-06-17 4 Reuter Sydney, Thursday The two survivors of the nine babies born to a Canberra housewife last Sunday have passed through the first danger period but still face a second killer» threat, baby care experts said here. They said the babies a 22-ounce boy andReuter - 141 words
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Article480 1971-06-17 4 Senate rules against fixing date for complete pullback New Nation Foreign Service Washington, Thursday The senate yesterday defeated an attempt to force President Nixon to withdraw all American troops from Vietnam by June 1, 1972. Senate "doves" lost an attempt to impose a fixed deadline forNew Nation Foreign Service - 480 words
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146 1971-06-17 4 United Press International Taipei, Thursday President Chiang Kaishek has said that recovery of the Chinese mainland remairis Nationalist China's prime objective. He told a national security council meeting that no expediency would divert Nationalist China from pursuing this matter. "We can never set thisUnited Press International - 146 words
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Article244 1971-06-17 4 Reuter London, Thursday Britain will maintain its Rhodesia oil blockade of the east African port of Beira until the Rhodesian independence dispute is settled even if patrolling British planes have to stop using the Malagasy Island air base. This was made clear by BntisnReuter - 244 words
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Article, Illustration398 1971-06-17 4 Labour Party to take control Valetta, Thursday The Labour >Party under 55-year-old Dom M i nt of f yesterday snatched a one-seat victory in Malta's general elections, ending nine years of Nationalist Party rule. As soon as the full results are announced, the Gov-ernor-General,398 words
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Article191 1971-06-17 4 United Press International Moscow, Thursday The Soviet Union's Salyut cosmonauts yesterday passed the 250 hours in space mark and scientific observers said they may be heading for a new endurance, record. Lt. Col. Gedrgi Dobrovolsky, Vladislav Volkov and Viktor Patsayev were settled into a daily schedule ofUnited Press International - 191 words
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255 1971-06-17 4 United Press International Tokyo, Thursday The Okinawa treaty being signed today by the United States and Japan will give Japan full control over a group of potential oil rich islands claimed by both Nationalist and Communists. Oil geologists believe the tiny uninhabited Senkaku islandsUnited Press International - 255 words
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130 1971-06-17 4 United Press International Manila, Thursday More than 50 houses in Quezon province, about 106 miles northeast of Manila, were washed away by floodwaters brought by tropical storm Freda before it swept into the South China Sea yesterday. Philippine national police reports said aUnited Press International - 130 words
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Article260 1971-06-17 4 Reuter East Berlin, Thursday Soviet party leader Mr. Leonid Brezhnev told the East German Communist Party congress here yesterday that the four-power talks on Berlin were far enough advanced to move on to concrete proposals for a possible agreement. His 80-minute speech marked by its conciliatoryReuter - 260 words
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215 1971-06-17 4 Reuter London, Thursday The Czech-born wife of a former British Air Force sergeant on trial for allegedly betraying radar secrets to Czechoslovakia has disappeared from her home at Rotherham in northern England. Blonde Mrs. Jana Prager vanished on Saturday after teiiing neighbours she wasReuter - 215 words
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Article135 1971-06-17 4 Reuter London, Thursday Lord Reith, the prim Scot who pioneered British broadcasting, died yesterday at the age of 81. He became first head of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in the days when radio was considered an inconsequential toy. More than any otherReuter - 135 words
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WORLD COMMENT
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Article, Illustration999 1971-06-17 5 JACKIE SAM - 'Tjukongs' assured a say in nation's politics JACKIE SAM Massive support from Indonesians of Chinese origin is expected for the government-backed Sekber Golkar in Indonesia's general elections scheduled for July 3. About a quarter of the 3± million Chinese are said999 words
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Article, Illustration621 1971-06-17 5 George McArthur surveys American strength in Vietnam The Los Angeles Times The current mood of the US establishment in South Vietnam is cautious and sombre. Why? The withdrawal of combat troops has reached a critical point and the hazards that may lurk are sobering.The Los Angeles Times - 621 words
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890 1971-06-17 5 Jay Bushinsky - Grave warnings for 'complacent' Israel From Jay Bushinsky Complacent and out- > wardly affluent Israel has entered her fifth year since the six-day war amid grave warnings that the status quo cannot be expected to last indefinitely. The prophet of doom or glory890 words
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468 1971-06-17 5 Stanley Karnow - says Stanley Karnow Washington Post Although a good many American businessmen are currently flipping at the prospect of 100 million Chinese clients, President Nixon's decision to ease restrictions on US trade with China even further is unlikely to evoke a swift andWashington Post - 468 words
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Advertisement24 1971-06-17 5 design 57 afoot that counts..... and what's Br afoot is masculine and suede.go casual this month! Sizes: 5-9 mWMa MMI (Singapore Only) £f'W Jlcitci24 words
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458 1971-06-17 6 Although time is running short and some Australian tempers high over the issue, no agreement has yet been reached, apparently, over the question of rent for the bases and accommodation to be provided for the k Australian forces under the five-power defence arrangement458 words
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'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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Article112 1971-06-17 6 The distinguished Indian leader, Mr. Jaiprakash Narayan, who is arriving here tnis week is no stranger to leaders in Singapore. As the founder of India's non Communist socialist movement, J P., as he is called, has personally known Mr. Lee Kuan Yew for many years,112 words
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Article57 1971-06-17 6 The date has been set for the launching of The Nation, Thailand's new Eng-lish-language daily. It is July 1, less than a fortnight from now. Preparations to start th* new paper began only two .months ago when the Bangkok Post acquired majority interests in the World. The57 words
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Article111 1971-06-17 6 New Nation correspondents in different parts of Asia say that Premier Lee Kuan Yew's speech at the Helsinki conference got" a big Press coverage in other capitals. Newspapers In Manila, Tokyo and Hong Kong produced extensive quotes and the report was frontpaged in the Indian Press. For the111 words
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Article, Illustration654 1971-06-17 6 JACKIE SAM - JACKIE SAM One of the most re-, freshing sights In the West Java countryside these days must surely be the little groups of Bandung students wending their way through the rice-fields and villages to help the poor farmers.654 words
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Letters
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Article315 1971-06-17 6 CLARENCE de SILVA - CLARENCE de SILVA General Secretary, Singapore Air Transport Workers' Union. Singapore I wish to reply to A Malaysian Worker (New Nation June 10) regarding the issue of Malaysian citizens working in Singapore after the MSA split. A meeting of executive committee members, workers consultative committee315 words
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Article134 1971-06-17 6 M. T - M.T. I Agree with your film critic Ow Wei Mei that The Music Lovers is a sensational film. It is also violent, extravagant and self-indulgent. But I- think Ken Russell's excesses have more than the box office in mind. Apart from courting the spleen134 words
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Article249 1971-06-17 6 CHUA SENG KOON - CHUA SENG KOON The Indonesian Embassy in a statement published in the Sunday Times and the Sunday Mail said its government had neither forced nor coerced any citizens in Indonesia, including those of Chinese descent, to change their names. I have reasons to believe this is249 words
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Article155 1971-06-17 6 A.C. BHAUMIK - A.C. BHAUMIK Second Secretary, High Commission of India. 31, Grange RoadSingapore. We thank Mr. Cecil Tan (N.N. June 10) for drawing attention to "the shocking and agonising plight in India of the millions of refugees from East Bengal", and for his suggestion that the people of Singapore155 words
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Article67 1971-06-17 6 C.V. DORAL - C.V. DORAL We agree with Lee Mei Lan (NN June 8) that the announcements in Radio Singapore's early morning programmes should be in tune with the music selections. This observation has Deen conveyed to the announcers in charge of such programmes. They have also been told67 words
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Article193 1971-06-17 6 R.N. BAKER - R.N. BAKER Mr., Koh's recent words of praise (New Nation, June 7) for past and present expatriates who have served in Singapore deserve a standing ovation As the Dean of Law at the University of Singapore and a most competent son of Singapore who has represented193 words
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Article99 1971-06-17 6 AMBROSE KHAW - AMBROSE KHAW Editor-in-Chief, The Singapore Herald Your report headlined 80 at Herald Meeting (June 15) said that a Press statement by me was read out at a closed-door meeting called by pro-tem committee members, of the Singapore Herald Cooperative Society. Please allow me to make it clear99 words
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Article64 1971-06-17 6 JUDY TAN - JUDY TAN Publicity Liaison Officer, The National Library. Singapore 6 I refer to the letter from Philip Ong (New Nation, June 1). Library shelves are checked every morning and books found in the wrong places are reshelved. We appeal to those readers responsible for hiding books to be64 words
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Advertisement93 1971-06-17 6 Write to The Editor, New Nation, Locked Bag 15, GPO, Singapore, 1. another worldwide consignment The wo. lis our trading ground too.The Bills of Exchange in our bank plry an important part in f~~"' tating that.tran- sactions. We cater for trade between nations and encourage our local imL—J J porters93 words
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Article, Illustration2802 1971-06-17 7 Singapore, according to some envoys, is a kind of thinking centre but not a useful listening post Inside Singapore's diplomatic world PART TWO: The view v from the other side The view from the other side what the foreign diplomats say about Singapore and their own assignment is2,802 words
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Advertisement32 1971-06-17 7 The list of foreign missions in Singapore, their addresses and telephone numbers yesterday inadvertently omitted the biggest of them allr--the United States. The embassy is at 30 Hill Street, 6; Telephone *****.32 words
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Article, Illustration5850 1971-06-17 8 EDUCATIONAL I BROADSHEET what Is grammar? Let school-masters puzzle their brain, With grammar, and nonsense, and learning. Good liquor, I stoutly maintain. Gives GENUS a better discerning. So sings Tony Lumpkin In Goldsmith's She Stoops to Conquer, and, as Professor Quirk h&s pointed out, the association between5,850 words
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SHOPPING
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Article, Illustration615 1971-06-17 10 TELEVISION SETS WHEN the Joe Fra- zier Mohammed All flght was telecast live in Singapore, thousands of professional people, office workers, housewives, students and labourers crowded round their TV sets. Though the 'float like a butterfly and sting like a bee' master of the615 words
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Advertisement312 1971-06-17 10 Wholesale mmi Retail world femows Gas Cookers ■III REFRIGERATORS, AIR-CONDITIONIRS, T.V. end 111 Hum < AppMoaces. Easy HIRE PURCHASE TERMS -W~ AND RENTAL Available. SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR Km CASH. Modal AA-11 JSO*. JACKSON CO., 393, Bolestier Road, (opp. Hoover Theatre) Singapore, 12. TEL: *****6, *****7. Branch: 292, Lorong 7, Block312 words
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Advertisement135 1971-06-17 10 The Perfect Gift from the Orient SULTAN FORfcCNONUr < -J m The New All Purpose Man's Cotognee Taipan Sultan Taipan: Cantonaaa dialact meaning NoJ Man Sultan: Intha Malay Language meaning Rular• Avoiloble at all leading shops in Hong Kong, Macau, Bangkok, Taipei, Singapore, Djakarta, Bali and Malaysia. ihe Latest Hot135 words
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Advertisement74 1971-06-17 10 BERNINA The modern FREE ARM zigzag sewing machine with built-in practical utility stitches. In FRONT RANK in Sewing Machine Test 1970 Ask for free Brochures and manual of applique work from: GAMMETERS PTE. LIMITED YOUR NEEDS IN COSMETICS PERFUMES IS BEST SERVED That's because we stock a very wide range74 words
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Advertisement60 1971-06-17 10 Gray Bar is a two-in-one hair dressing. It darkens and grooms at the same time. Easy to use. "M ORfSSINt MIUJON TRADING MALAYSIA PTE. LTD. 4i. utp« rim St.. M W3II ma l»—> M. M*. Im—i I*—w K. UiMpm. T«»: I2MD N§ada Portable Geieritsr Model E 300 AVAILABLE AT KHENC60 words
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Advertisement334 1971-06-17 10 NOW AVAILABLE ON H.P. TERMS PROMPT AFTER SALES SERVICE Electronic tuning ensures stable and deer viewing. Two front seekers -superb sound control end reproduction. Angled chests and special back cover —no boat traps. Authorised Dealer Service Agent: TAN TELEVISION ELECTRICAL SERVICE 81k.44,1446 Bendemeer Road, Singapore, 12. Tel: *****2 RL &i334 words
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WOMAN
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650 1971-06-17 11 fust because his handwriting is poor Has your child failed an examination recently when all the Indications suggested he would pass? According to a recent survey, it could have been that his knowledge of the subject was adequate...only his handwriting let him down. In650 words
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Article, Illustration65 1971-06-17 11 Here's an artfully embroidered bolero top and skirt' that's born of peasant stock. In pure white linen it's trimmed with rather quaint blue and brown flowers. The daring see-through blouse in brown lace adds a touch of seductiveness to an otherwise simple outfit. It has65 words
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Article, Illustration510 1971-06-17 11 GRACIA TAY-CHEE'S - One-woman show of potted African violets and bonsai creations I SOCIETY I IspotlightJ GRACIA TAY-CHEE'S "The popular name for Saintpaulia lonantha is the African violet/' said Mrs. Heloise Patterson, wife of Mr. B.T. Patterson, Finance Director of Shell Eastern Petroleum, as she showed me around510 words
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668 1971-06-17 11 Runaway romances at famous Gretna Green get fewer and fewer as time goes on From all over Britain, Europe and America they came the starcrossed lovers fleeing parental disapproval to the tiny bleak town just over the Scottish border. In Its heyday five668 words
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752 1971-06-17 11 Only one cure for alcoholics—abstain The Doctors guide (GOOD> \healthJ V I have just put down the telephone after a half hours conversation with a woman I have never met. I had heard the story many times before it went something752 words
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Advertisement97 1971-06-17 11 Introducing...Lysomil the world's best selling Room Deodoriser Spray Disinfectant i <ll f'r i C#, t*' u i i^rr \p mold and mldsw in and kMs odour c /ts Take tho atdan— out of do—d in, airooncßtioned rooms by graying Km intake vsnt of your eir-condHioner. odour tha bathroom and toil97 words
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Finance and business
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Article1136 1971-06-17 12 ALL YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT THE STOCK EXCHANGE COUNTERS 1970-1971 1 wk. 4 wks. Closing Price last Divid P/E TurnHigh Low ago ago Stock Buyers Seller* sale Yield Ratio Over INDUSTRIALS 4.50 2.26 2.26 2.33 Allied Chocolate 2.28 2.33 2.31call 5.4N 16.6 2 1.90 0.84} 1.391,136 words
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182 1971-06-17 12 UPI PARIS, Thursday. Mr. Geoffrey Rippon, chief British Common Market negotiator, said yesterday the prospective enlargement of the European community will speed up Europe's unification process. Addressing the Western European Union assembly, Mr. Rippon predicted the admission of Britain, Nor- way, DenmarkUPI - 182 words
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230 1971-06-17 12 United Press International New York, Thursday The stock market was irregularly higher at the final bell yesterday. Turnover f was fairly heavy. Concern over rising interest rates generally kept demands for stocks in check, although some optimism was generated by two bullishlyUnited Press International - 230 words
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288 1971-06-17 12 Reuter London, Thursday Equities extended overnight gains in a short market on further support at the lower level at 1445 the Financial Times index was 4.7 up at 373.1, unchanged against the noon index. t Beecham, ICI, Glaxo, Unilever, Dunlop and EmiReuter - 288 words
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265 1971-06-17 12 The $4 million Visahakit I, the largest petrolem products carrier under a Thai flag, and the sixth Thai vessel to be built by Jurong Shipyard will be completed by mid-November. At present the barge is getting its finishing touches, in preparation for use265 words
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Article239 1971-06-17 12 Allied Chem 32% Alcoa 63 >/» Am Brands 43% Am Can 35% Am Motors AT T 45% A A P 17% Anaconda 20% Avon Pd .X Beth Steel 21% Boeing 20 Caterp Trac 50% Chrysler 28'/. Coca-Cola 104% Control Data 61% Corn G1 Vks 249% Dow Chem239 words
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295 1971-06-17 12 Singapore and Malaysian students, doing science courses in Britain will soon be interviewed by a Shell recruitment officer for Jobs with Shell in Singapore and Malaysia. Mr. Stephen Sim, Shell's Personnel Relations Manager, will be in Britain from June 23 for two295 words
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Article128 1971-06-17 12 A new type aluminium rooting sheet, designed specially for tropical conditions, is now being manufactured for the first time in Singapore. The product, Dlco aluminium industrial sheet, is being made by the aluminium division of Diethelm Company, who until now have Imported and installed over five million square128 words
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Advertisement362 1971-06-17 12 CONCERN OVER RISING RATES IN U.S. KEEPS DEMAND FOR STOCKS LOWER The man about nWiir«« uiae 1, I V 1* s "KALEIDOSCOPE" A fantasy of «9Mj and sound*. Featuring tantalising r Remy Diaz; and Darts White, topless singer with her Mandarin Japanese, English and French songs. Listen to The Tiongeo362 words
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Miscellaneous584 1971-06-17 12 By EDGAR KOH A sword-play film with a touch of the supernatural THE ANGRY RIVER (Mandarin) A new ingredient has just been slapped into the ketchup-splatter-ing production of Mand a r i n swordfighting films supernaturalism. There has, of course, been nothing but magic in Shaw Brothers' and Golden Harvest's584 words
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Article, Illustration214 1971-06-17 13 By Blue Peter Trainer Eddie van Breukelen's assistant Jaafar Padzli (46 years) has just been granted a grade 4 A' licence to train. He has established his headquarters in Ipoh. Bakbang, as he is popularly known, has spent practically his whole life in the stables,214 words
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251 1971-06-17 13 Sonny Yap - By Sonny Yap Twelve teams are taking part in the Merdeka Cup under-16 sepak takraw tournament to be held at the Joo Seng Community Centre on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7.30 p.m. The meet, organised by the Singapore Amateur Sepak Takraw Association251 words
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Article297 1971-06-17 13 Sonny Yap - By Sonny Yap Khalsa Association which is making a comeback to the Football Association of Singapore league this year will face its first test when it takes on Foresters in a Division Three match at Farrer Park today at 5.30 p.m. After a lapse of297 words
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Article95 1971-06-17 13 Toronto, Thursday—The Canadian Automobile Sports Club (CASC) today withdrew its sanction of the Can a dian-American Challenge Cup race scheduled for Le Circuit, Mont Tremblant, Quebec, on June 27. CASC executive Director Bob Hanna said the decision by the governing body of motor sport in95 words
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Article35 1971-06-17 13 The Singapore Women Netball Association league fixtures for today: Div. II Spinters I v ITC; Div. m Spinters n v IRC: OCBC v PSA < all matches at Farrer Park starting at 5.45 p.m.).35 words
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Article65 1971-06-17 13 Fathul Karib "A" will meet Katong SC In the Football Association of Singapore third division league match at Farrer Park tomorrow (kick-off at 5.15 p.m.). Other div. 3 matches are: Vigilante Corps "B" v Rajaji SC "A"; Postal Services v Telok Kurau "A"; Queenstown Idols v Amalgamated65 words
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Article38 1971-06-17 13 There will be two Singapore Hockey Association senior knockout matches tomorrow. The matches are: Ceylon Sports Club versus Public Works Department at Balestier Road and Armed Forces versus Port of Singapore Authority at Buklt Chermln.38 words
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Article164 1971-06-17 13 London, Thursday Well-backed Picture Boy raced to a comfortable win yesterday in the Royal Hunt Cup, one of the big gambling events of the fourday Royal Ascot meeting. Picture Boy, ridden by Jock started at II to 1, but the one mile handicap was so open164 words
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Article304 1971-06-17 13 Reuter London, Thursday Australian Roy Emerson- embarrassed the Wimbledon. seedings committee when he sejnt two of their selections crashing to defeat in the Rothmans London lawn tennis championships here yesterday. The former Wimbledon champion, who has been left out of the reckoning for this year'sReuter - 304 words
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Article, Illustration200 1971-06-17 13 Sonny Yap - By Sonny Yap Tan Joo Chye and Sudirman Noordin, who are Jakarta-bound for the Asian Badminton Championships in August, dazzled Lam Nam Kong and Wee Hbon Khiam 15-5, 15-6 in their first round ties in the Singapore Junior championships yesterday. In one of the most interesting200 words
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Article173 1971-06-17 13 The New Nation Big Walk may be held earlier next year over a different route. The possibility of a change in date and route was discussed during a post-mortem meeting of the Big Walk organising committee yesterday. Although no decision was taken, representatives from the Singapore Amateur173 words
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Article991 1971-06-17 13 The BP Rally, this year to be held simultaneously from Singapore and Kuala Lumpur on June 26, has received an all time record of 103 entries. Inche Othman Wok, the Minister for Social Affairs, will flag off the competitors from Singapore at the Malaysia Hotel991 words
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Article154 1971-06-17 13 Reuter Close of play scores in yesterday's English County matches: AT NOTTINGHAM: Lancashire 135 (44.5 overs) B. Wood 48, M. Taylor (our for 37, B. Stead four for 53). Nottinghamshire 35 for one (16 overs). AT SOUTHAMPTON: Hampshire 209 (P. Sainsbury 53, O. StephensonReuter - 154 words
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Article, Illustration1371 1971-06-17 14 Jeffrey Low - School time WORDS: Jeffrey Low Life is not easy for the 10 trainees at the Malayan Racing Association apprentice jockey training school at the Singapore Turf Club in Bukit Timah. They hardly get any rest during the 17-month course, the fourthPICTURES: Brian Culley - 1,371 words
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122 1971-06-17 14 United Press International Rhodesia, Thursday Rhodesia has been refused entry to the Admirals Cup ocean yacht races, it was announced today. Ken O'Connor, chairman of the Yachting Association of Rhodesia, said he had received a letter from the British organisers which said: "The Rhodesian challengeUnited Press International - 122 words
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Article104 1971-06-17 14 London, Thursday The ghost of cricket past will stir uneasily at Lord's here next September when some of the greatest names of the past 50 years figure in a computerised Test match between England and. Australia. The computer will produce a ball-by-ball description of play104 words
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Article154 1971-06-17 15 Reuter Jakarta, Thursday Firm favourites Burma held onto a first half lead to beat Indonesia 1-0 last night in the final of the Jakarta anniversary soccer tournament. Burma's goal came after 40 minutes of the first half when outside left Maung Win Maung scored atReuter - 154 words
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Article63 1971-06-17 15 New York. Thursday. England's touring West Haven United had little trouble whipping the Newton soccer club 6-0 in Massachussetts last night in an exhibition game. Former world cup star Jeoff Hurst had two goals and an assist for the victors and Clyde Best scdred two goals63 words
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Article341 1971-06-17 15 New York, Thursday Mike Jorgessen, batting in his first National league game since being recalled from the Minors, belted a pair of home runs yesterday to pace the New York Mets to a 7-2 victory over Los Angeles which snapped the Dodgers' "five-game winning streak.341 words
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Miscellaneous139 1971-06-17 14 DR. KILDARE THE MONUMENT CLUB... HERE PECORUM ANP GOOD MANNERS ARE STILL HELP IN THE HKSHEST ESTEEM ANP TO THINK THE BOV'S A SENATOR.' WELL, THIS IS ONE CASE WHERE THE APPLE PROPPEP A GREAT DISTANCE FROM THE TREE/ SO I REALLY GOT SMASHED, HUH? 15 a® J* 5 V139 words
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Miscellaneous257 1971-06-17 14 NEW NATION CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Benefit. 5 Dull finish. 10 Obstacle. 14 Love; Latin. 15 The willow. 16 Small bay. 17 Obstructionist tactic in ConEress. 19 So be it. 20 Legend. 21 Golfer's fault. 22 Biblical name. 23 Cathedral official. 24 Doctrine. 27 Being: Spanish. 29 Prize. 32 Chez Cat257 words
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Advertisement16 1971-06-17 15 Plan your shopping at home. Read the shopping pages in NEW NATION every Tuesday, Thursday Friday.16 words
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Miscellaneous578 1971-06-17 15 3 CJE3 C«t alaat ttttM h NEW NATION MONEYWORDS Q' THURSDAY Cat Mt iri |n witt itter cuims. Ptstitf iistrictitas appear ktltw. Naae (Mr./Mrt./Miu). I 4 Cat il»*f titter lues' CLUES FOR Q-4 LETTERS ACROSS M l CLUES 311 1. Anguish of mind. 2. In an extremely dirty state. 3.578 words
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815 1971-06-17 16 WEE BENG HUAT - They are the car breakers By WEE BENG HUAT While most people are snug in bed, going through their best hour of sleep, two sets of professionals are wide awake, going through their best hour of beat the thief and the815 words
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Article64 1971-06-17 16 AH FOOK: I'm glad that the Consumers' Association is taking active steps against unreasonable price hikes on perishable goods. Well done, CASE. MEI LIN: I don't think it will help. The more we industrialise the higher prices will go. That's the general trend in the world. The only64 words
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Article278 1971-06-17 16 You may remember reports that thousands of Malaysian frogs were waging war against each other from late October to mid-Decem-ber last year. Malaysians said the war was an omen of national disaster. Prog wars, they said, preceded the Japanese invasion in the *****, outbreaks of278 words
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Article, Illustration51 1971-06-17 16 Noridatui Akmar Hassan, 22, likes to look after people especially the sick. That's why she has chosen a nursing career. She hopes to Join a hospital in Malaysia soon. Meanwhile, she spends her time reading and writing to frieads abroad. Picture by Picture by JerryPicture by Jerry Seh - 51 words
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Miscellaneous360 1971-06-17 16 5 Singapore 3.00 Opening followed by General Hospital 3.20 Our Music Makers 3.40 It's Happening in Singapore 3.55 Housewives Matinee Embroidered Shoe 4.45 Close. 6.05 Opening followed by Dr. Who 6.30 News in Brief 6.35 My Three Sons 7.05 International Sports 7.15 What Others Say (C) 7.40 News (C) 7.50360 words
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Miscellaneous75 1971-06-17 16 SHORT RIBS By Frank O'Neal WUKT'S if I s to WUM WDIUE ME TOLD MP iflU S>. iS&I p m Sk £2 r »> n CS SNIFFY by George Fett AHOY CAP? 1 wM *4 tS U m fi &S i IP 1* EXAMINE XER CONSCIENCE fcNESTD; PET, YER WON'T75 words
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Miscellaneous276 1971-06-17 16 Trust your lucky IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are especially fond of children and should, therefore, make every effort to enter upon a career which will put In contact with the young. TOMORROW... GEMINI (May 22-June ZDNervous strain must be kept under control. Otherwise, you may find that276 words
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