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Title Section17 1971-06-24 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Thursday evening, June 24, 1971 No. 135 Price 15 cents SINGAPORE THURSDAY, JUNE 2417 words
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Article119 1971-06-24 1 Prices were generally steady on the stock market this morning. Some 250,000 shares changed hands during the first 45 minutes of trading. On a turnover of 130,000 units Haw Par was traded from $l.Bl to $1.78 to $1.86 to $1.85 against yesterday's close of $1.86. On further119 words
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Article36 1971-06-24 1 Water consumption shot up to 98.3 million gallons yesteday,, a rise of 3.3 million gallons over Tuesday's figures. The Public Utilities Board said that no rainfall was recorded at the three catchment areas.36 words
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Article13 1971-06-24 1 Police reported a total of 65 accidents yesterday. Three were serious.13 words
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Article67 1971-06-24 1 LATE NEWS New York, Thursday—The Knight newspaper chain is publishing in today's editions stories drawn from portions of the secret Pentagon documents on the Vietnam War. In a statement released in Detroit, Mr. Lee Hills, president of Knight newspapers, said the documents were examined by his editors67 words
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Article, Illustration535 1971-06-24 1 John Hoffman - Australian Army Minister's visit to Singapore next week may bring showdown on issue By John Hoffman Australia's Army Minister, Mr. Andrew Peacock, will make a five-day visit to Singapore next week. He will arrive next Wednesday after stopover visits to the Australian air force base at Butterworth535 words
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382 1971-06-24 1 Reuter Melbourne, Thursday A engineer doing important medical research work has been ordered to leave Australia by next Wednesday. Mr. Chan Ying Chi 27, who came to Australia on a study visa eight years ago, applied for permanent residence in Australia two yearsReuter - 382 words
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Article29 1971-06-24 1 Los Angeles, Thursday.— An air force 857 Canberra bomber crashed in the desert yesterday, killing one man, while on a flight from an aerospace pilot training school.29 words
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Article26 1971-06-24 1 Beirut, Thursday.—Lebanon is investigating the possibility of buying French ground-to-ground missile, British tanks and Soviet Artillery, the Independent A 1 Nahar newspaper said yesterday.26 words
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Article, Illustration117 1971-06-24 1 A- quick step from the ship on to the wharf, and Miss Tina Cuanco is off to the city for a last-minute shopping spree. The 21-year-old beauty from the Philippines Is one of 400 women who arrived yesterday aboard the liner President as part117 words
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Article256 1971-06-24 1 Stock market circles agreed today that the inquiry ordered by the Monetary Authority of Singapore to check into past dealings in Haw Par Brothers International Limited shares will help restore confidence in the stock market Some uncertainty was created last week when a statement was256 words
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Article480 1971-06-24 1 But appeal courts place checks New Nation Foreign Service New York, Thursday A US Appeals Court has ruled that the New York Times can resume publication tomorrow of a secret Pentagon study of American involvement in the Vietnam war, but cannot use material which theNew Nation Foreign Service - 480 words
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165 1971-06-24 1 Reuter Washington, Thursday America's most decorated serving army officer yesterday accused the US Army of lying when it said the Vietnam war was being won. Colonel David Hackworth, 40, asserted that senior US officials were given "raz-zle-dazzle" briefings in Saigon and toldReuter - 165 words
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315 1971-06-24 2 Offices in HK, Europe The 20th Century Chit Fund Ltd. will soon introduce this form of saving to Hong Kong and Europe. This follows a recent study tour by the firm's chairman and managing director Mr. Richard Lim. Mr. Lim who will return315 words
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224 1971-06-24 2 Work on the Republic's second hydrocarbon solvent plant is expected to be completed in early August. The plant is being built by Mobil. It will form part of the oil company's $5O million refinery at Jurong. Costing slightly over $1 million,224 words
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Article61 1971-06-24 2 The Singapore Chamber Ensemble and the National Library wID present a musical soiree at the library's lecture hall on Sunday at 8 p" The programme win Include Mosart's String Quartet in B flat major and some guitar music played by Mr. Alex Ablsheganaden and his group.61 words
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Article62 1971-06-24 2 Mr. Satish P. Doshl was elected cnairman of the Singapore Polytechnic Engineering Society at its annual meeting recently. Other officials are Mr. Yeow Chew Yoon, vice cnairman; Mr. Wong Yat Foo secretary: Mr. Tan Eng Soon, treasurer. Committee: Mr. Kan Hai Chee, Mr. Ng Chee Seng,62 words
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Article35 1971-06-24 2 Bukit Ho Swee community leaders will tour the constituency as part of its "Noise Pollution Free Campaign" which begins at an open space fronting Block 44 in Beo Crescent at 7.30 p.m. tomorrow.35 words
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221 1971-06-24 2 New-type "Sell Singapore" tourist brochures were released by the Australian Tourist Promotion Board to travel agents in Sydney yesterday. The brochures offer Australian tourists an easy four-day package tour of Singapore or 24-hour transit stops for individuals at a bargain rate—as little221 words
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Article28 1971-06-24 2 London, Thursday.—British medical experts warned yesterday that a heavy dose of aspirin could impair the efficiency of the Ultra-uterine contraceptive device and lead to unwanted pregnancy.28 words
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Article, Illustration152 1971-06-24 2 His face a mask of concentration, Mr. Foo Seh Man, 28, of the Hotel Equatorial, shakes the flask with both hands and, hay presto, the Golden Mile is ready. The Golden Mile was Mr. Poo's entry for a cocktail mixing competition at the152 words
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Article84 1971-06-24 2 Mr. Rufus Yen Lie Koh. project manager of the Mandarin Hotel, was elected president of the New District of the Singapore Scouts Association. The vice-presidents are: Mr. Heng Chiang Ki, Mr. Yong Wee Chyun and Mr. Jacob Yoong. Madam Jennifer Lim is the new secretary and the treasurer,84 words
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Article61 1971-06-24 2 Hong Kong, Thursday. Malaysia's first commissioner to.Hong Kong, Mr. Mustapha Mahmud, said yesterday his commission alms to promote trade between Malaysia and its trading partners, including Communist China. "Hong Kong is a world centre for trade and investment, and consequently it will be my duty to61 words
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Article33 1971-06-24 2 The Chinese Women's Association will hold a lun-cheon-cum-fashlon show to raise funds for the Singapore Children's Society and The Association for Retarded Children, at the Goodwood Park Hotel on July 28.33 words
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279 1971-06-24 2 Reserve Unit policemen rushed to the Gay World Stadium last night to break up an unruly crowd involved in a free-for-all during a wrestling bout. The trouble started during the third round of a bout between Spyros Arioi» of Greece and Tiger279 words
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Article111 1971-06-24 2 Hong Kong, Thursday— A poster with the Chinese character "Stop" pointing to a mother and seven children struggling to get into an overcrowded bus is the latest weapon of the HongKong Family Planning Association. "We believe our birth control programme has been reasonably successful but111 words
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Article45 1971-06-24 2 Eight people from three families were made homeless last- night when fire destroyed an attap hut at Bukit Purmai, off Bukit Panjang. The fire is believed to have been caused by flying sparks from a generator. Damage is estimated at $4OOO.45 words
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208 1971-06-24 2 Kuchnff, Thursday The Minister for Sarawak Affairs, Tan Sri Temenggong Jugah, is to retire from active politics after his term of office in 1973. He told reporters today he also intended to pass on the leadership of Party Pesaka, of which he208 words
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174 1971-06-24 2 A local aircraft service company will initiate a training programme next month to offset the acute shortage of skilled workers in the aerospace industry. Lockheed Aircraft Service Singapore (LASS), which began operation in Seletar air base in April last year will initially take174 words
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Article23 1971-06-24 2 The Goodwood Group of Hotels will officially open the Peacock Room of the Ming Court Hotel on Saturday at 6.15 p.m.23 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous87 1971-06-24 2 r Weather 94-81. 95-79. 87-77. 87-73. 85-66. 79-65. 91-77. 70-64. 73-54. 66-51. 80-66. 73-62. 61-43. 53-44. 48-21. 60-41. Singapore Singapore's weather forecast from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Scattered isolated showers between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. The weather for the 24 hours to 8 a.m. today Max. temp. 90.0.87 words
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Miscellaneous112 1971-06-24 2 At the cinema Lido: The Magnificent Seven 1.30, 4, 6.30, 9.15 p.m. Capitol: Legends of Cheating (Mandarin) 1.30, 4, 6.45, 9.15 p.m. Rex: The Jade Faced Assassin (Mandarin) —1.45, 4, 6.30, 9.30 p.m. Sky: The Jade Faced Assassin (Mandarin) —1.45, 4. 6.30, 9.15 p.m. Roxy: The Jade Faced .ssassin (Mandarin)112 words
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140 1971-06-24 3 Starlight Timber Products, a Jurong plywood factory is hoping that the Labour Ministry will grant work permits to their newly recruited Malaysian workers as soon as possible so that the company can step up production. The firm's exe c u tive director, Mr. Liao140 words
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438 1971-06-24 3 Bosco Gomez - Hotel sack case before NTUC By Bosco Gomez The National Trades Union Congress is writing to the Minister for Labour, Mr. S. Rajaratnam, to complain about the dismissal of a Hilton Hotel employee on alleged grounds of victimisation. The sacked employee, Paranchody Thambusamy, is438 words
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Article140 1971-06-24 3 Mr. Tan Lip Klang, secretary of the Telok Ayer citizens' consultative committee, will chair the panel of judges at the Toto draw, No. 49/71, to be held at Kreta Ayer People's Theatre, Banda Hill, at 7.30 tonight. The Upper Serangoon citizens consultative committee will140 words
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Article, Illustration121 1971-06-24 3 Flower arrangement expert, Mrs. K. Kim, will fly to Penang tomorrow on a mission to raise funds for the underprivileged there. She will give a demonstration of six displays at the 3rd annual exhibition of the Penang Sogetsu Association to be held at the island's Methodist Girls' School121 words
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166 1971-06-24 3 Kndat, Thursday Tun Abdul Razak said yesterday it was the main aim of the Central Government to speed up the economic growth of East Malaysia so that it can catch up! with the progress in West Malaysia. Tun Razak said this166 words
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THE WORLD
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Article451 1971-06-24 3 Talks on with US, Saigon officials New Nation Foreign Service Washington, Thursday State department officials said today South Korea is consulting the United States and South Vietnam about a possible total withdrawal of its 50.000 troops from the war. Department spokesman Charles Bray said: "NoNew Nation Foreign Service - 451 words
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Article390 1971-06-24 3 Reuter Manila, Thursday Police have tracked down and killed one member of a group of armed and uniformed Christians believed to be responsible jor Saturday's massacre of Muslims in Cotabato province on the southern island of Mindabrief firelight took T)iac6 near the town of CarmenReuter - 390 words
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172 1971-06-24 3 Reuter Washington, Thursday The US Senate yesterday voted to terminate its seven-week-old debate on the Military Conscription Bill, focal point of numerous attempts by doves to cut off manpower and funds for the Vietnam war. By a 65 to 27 vote, administration supportersReuter - 172 words
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104 1971-06-24 3 Jerusalem, Thursday Arab guerrillas in the Israeli occupied Gaza Strip yesterday exploded a grenade in a busy market place killing two people and wounding 45 others. The grenade attack in Khan Yuneis the second largest Arab community in the Gaza Strip preceded an outline104 words
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Article212 1971-06-24 3 Reuter London, Thursday The Press situation in Singapore is expected to be raised at a two-day conference of the Commonwealth Press Union, opening here today. More than 80 editors, publishers and senior correspondents representing the Press in 16 Commonwealth countries are attending the annual con* ference.Reuter - 212 words
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Article, Illustration125 1971-06-24 3 Reuter Jakarta, Thursday The Indonesian Foreign Office yesterday denied a local Press report that a gunman shot Foreign Minister Adam Malik, in Medan, North Sumatra. The army newspaper Pelopor Baru reported that an unidentified man yesterday shot at the minister, but missed. The paper quoted ColonelReuter - 125 words
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Article91 1971-06-24 3 Bonn, Thursday—The 126 nations In next year's Olympic games will bring a tree typical of their country instead of usual host presents, the Olympics committee announced here. Mr. Willi Daume, president of the Olympic organisation committee, said that corresponding contacts were made with national committees of the91 words
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Article37 1971-06-24 3 Montevideo, Thursday prominent Uruguayan awyer, Alfredo Cambon, 52, was kidnapped by leftist Tupamaro terrorists yesterday. The Tupamaros, an underground, an tl-government group, also hold as captives British ambassador Geoffrey Jackson and three Uruguayan Industrialists.37 words
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Article38 1971-06-24 3 New York, Thursday Secretary General of the United Nations U Thant confined to his home since Saturday with an undefined "indisposition," was reported rested and relaxed yesterday while physicians subjected him to a further check-up.38 words
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Article34 1971-06-24 3 Washington, Thursday.— Vice-President Spiro Agnew will be accompanied on his trip to Seoul next Tuesday by a party including the ambassador to Korea, four congressmen, and the commander of the Pacific fleet.34 words
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Article389 1971-06-24 4 Decision a big boost New Nation Foreign Service Houston, Thursday Soviet and American space chiefs yesterday agreed to study the possibility of experimental linkups between Apollotype spacecraft and orbiting stations like the Russian Salyut now circling the earth. The decision was seen as aNew Nation Foreign Service - 389 words
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Article396 1971-06-24 4 Reuter London, Thursday. An American Cinderella named Anna Dodge and the Goddess Diana are expected to turn the international art collecting world upside down in a series of sales starting here today. They are being billed as some of the most important ever held in LondonReuter - 396 words
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Article59 1971-06-24 4 Frankfurt, Thursday. The West German car industry set a new record last month when each of the 19 working days saw 18,127 vehicles come off the assembly line. The Motor Industry Federation said here yesterday a total of 344,420 vehicles were completed in the month, an59 words
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Article, Illustration425 1971-06-24 4 'A new battle of Britain Reuter London, Thursday Western Europe's leaders, saw prospects of a promising future ahead after yesterday's agreement on terms for Britain to enter the Common Market, while in Britain praise and protest mingled in preparation for a political battle overReuter - 425 words
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Article460 1971-06-24 4 United Press International New York, Thursday A sudden US military withdrawal from Asia could trigger off a chain reaction leading to Japan's accommodation with Communist China and revival of its own militarism, the Philippines President, Mr. Ferdinand Marcos, said in an interview yesterday. President MarcosUnited Press International - 460 words
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Article137 1971-06-24 4 Reuter Salisbury, Thursday A senior British government envoy met Rhodesian government officials yesterday amid fresh moves to reopen negotiations on the deadlocked Rhodesian independence dispute. The visit by Mr. Philip Mansfield, political officer at the Rhodesia department of the Foreign Office came only a few weeksReuter - 137 words
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Advertisement148 1971-06-24 3 Join a !LEISURE TOUR 9 this August Vacation 7-Days Bali at $685 Dep. 12th Aug. 7-Days Brastagi Cr Lake Toba at $635 Dep. 12th Aug. 10-Days Bali Gr Java at $895. Dep. 11 th Aug. 9-Days Manila Or Hongkong Opt. Bangkok at $1,158 Dep. 10th Aug. 10-Days Taiwan Hongkong at148 words
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Advertisement408 1971-06-24 4 KWONG LEE BANK BERHAD (INCORPORATED IN EAST MALAYSIA) 31st December, 1969 5.000.000 2.052,000 1,342,330 300.000 1.642,330 1,700,000 80,769 3.832,769 21,432.546 45,418 761,123 22.239.087 SHARE CAPITAL Authorised: 5.000.000 shares of $l.OO each Issued and fully paid: 2,052.000 shares of $l.OO each RESERVES Capital reserve General reserve Balance as at Ist January,408 words
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WORLD COMMENT
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614 1971-06-24 5 Roger Eglin - Threat from charter flights From Roger Eglin Scheduled airlines have tied themselves in a knot over "youth fares" in a desperate attempt to win business back from the charters. The Belgian line, Sabena, was the first to launch a preferential youth614 words
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Article440 1971-06-24 5 William Attwood - China sees US move as symbolic From William Attwood The Chinese government so far has been outwardly noncommittal about the Washington announcement liberalising USChina trade but a public statement welcoming the gesture is expected in due course. At a British diplomatic reception last week, a440 words
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Article, Illustration692 1971-06-24 5 William J. Coughlin - Only the debris of an army of the damned is left From William J. Coughlin The peak of 4 the great wave of I lumanity fleeing Pakis tan now has rolled 5 louthward from the village of Karlmpur in West Bengal lea ving behind it the debris692 words
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609 1971-06-24 5 LOVfER HOUSE A VALID POLITICAL GOAL, SAYS PETER JAY FROM SAIGON Washington Post Almost unnoticed in the hurly burly of South Vietnamese presidential politics, another election campaign is taking shape here—one that in the long run may be equally as important. On August 29, moreWashington Post - 609 words
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393 1971-06-24 6 The US Senate's resolution setting a ninemonth deadline for withdrawal of all-American forces from Vietnam is a landmark in Congressional initiative in limiting a President's deci-sion-making powers, whether it achieves an end to the war in the terms sought by the Senate or not.393 words
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'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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Article40 1971-06-24 6 Radio Singapore playing banned songs? Heard on the BBC's Top of the Pops broadcast on the Government Radio last Monday night was Bob Dylan's Hey Mr Tambourine Man, banned in Singapore for reasons known best to our censors.40 words
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Article98 1971-06-24 6 I was sad to see one of New Nation's readers taking Issue with Dr. Augustine Tan recently for repeating the- black operations theme without adding further evidence for it. Dr. Tan is one of the few MP's outside the Cabinet who speaks out on matters of98 words
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Article153 1971-06-24 6 My story sometime ago about the relative who took up wearing Indian dress and how popular he was with his Indian friends, and how cool he found It has reminded him of that famous remark attributed to Mahatma Oandhl. Oandhl was In London In the 1930's and153 words
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Article92 1971-06-24 6 Friends tell me that xununlst China Is develng a little island' of Its own near Macao for overseas Chinese to retire to. Since these people do not settle down so easily on the mainland, and enjoy certain privileges which make them resented by the locals around92 words
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Article, Illustration728 1971-06-24 6 JACKIE SAM - JACKIE SAM There are two characteristics of the Indonesian people which we in Singapore are either ignorant of, or choose to ignore. These are their great sense of pride and their extreme friendliness. The Indonesians have every reason to728 words
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Letters
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Article190 1971-06-24 6 K.S. LIM - K.S. LIM The Singapore Printing Employees' Union Issued a bulletin saying that the union was going to meet the management In order to negotiate for an Increased ex-gratia payment. Subsequently, the union Issued another bulletin and informed Its members that the management had promised to consider190 words
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Article145 1971-06-24 6 N. GOVINDASAMY - N. GOVINDASAMY Secretary for Research Training, NTUC, Singapore. In the June 22 issue of New Nation it is reported that the editorial of the June issue of Perjuangan, the NTUC journal, has "called for an immediate general wage increase to offset the price hike." Such145 words
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Article175 1971-06-24 6 R. HOWARD - R. HOWARD The disinterest shown by Singaporean girls In the Miss Singapore/Miss Universe contest is understandable. The way In which the winners of the world contest are chosen makes it unlikely for a girl from here to be among the winners. The judges, most of whom are175 words
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Article155 1971-06-24 6 I want to ttiank the general secretary of the Singapore Air Transport Workers Union for his clarification regarding Mala ysian citizens who want to sl:ay and work In Singapore aifter the MSA split. Mr. Clarence de Silva is apparently onljr concerned about the proble ms155 words
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Article72 1971-06-24 6 S.T. PETER LIM - S.T. PETER LIM Public Relations Officer, University of Singapore. Singapore 10. I refer to your story in the New Nation of June 21. The post of the Registrar was advertised on March 18, 1971, in the Press and candidates will be interviewed. The successful candidate will72 words
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Article436 1971-06-24 6 JOHN B. AXELBANK SR - JOHN B. AXELBANK SR. I was interested in Mr. Chua Seng Koon's letter to you (NN June 17) about the position of Chinese in Indonesia. He states there that Chinese residents are obliged to choose between Indonesian ana Chinese citizenship. He does not say so explicitly, but436 words
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Article202 1971-06-24 6 F. E. COCKS - F. E. COCKS As a visitor to Singapore, I wish to record how much my wife and I enjoyed our stay in your clean and green island Republic. The general progress of Singapore, the cleanliness and, above all, the hospitality extended by Singaporeans, leaves a lasting202 words
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Article100 1971-06-24 6 WILLIAM LIM - WILLIAM LIM In connection with Alex Josey's column on June 14, laws should be passed: 1) To make dog and cat owners keep their pets indoors at night, so that not everybody else is also disturbed at night by the noise some of these pets make. 2)100 words
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Miscellaneous25 1971-06-24 6 NO WONDER YOU Va OffICIAVDOCU^^J 5 QN t V[e A^ wCA 1 !N J m\ fcTNA^V I 4V V GOT A PAIN IN YOUR HEART!"25 words
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Article, Illustration2375 1971-06-24 7 """■"WW—£ jRk^^B Court action in the United States has resulted in the suspension of publication of any further episodes in the Washington Post's dramatic revelations based on official, secret papers. The series, exclusive to New Nation, ends today with the debate behind the scenes in the White2,375 words
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THE DICTIONARY Words, Words, Words!
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Article737 1971-06-24 8 No reference book, perhaps no book of any kind, is so widely used as a dictionary. If a home has any books at all, chances are that one of them will be a dictionary. Business houses are likely to have dictionaries, and most stenographers and typists have a737 words
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Article1170 1971-06-24 8 The earliest surviving work of the dictionary type is a Homeric Glossary. It was compiled by Apollonius the Sophist, a grammarian of the first century AD. But the Greeks and Romans did not really possess dictionaries as we know them, general dictionaries, as opposed to1,170 words
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Article, Illustration444 1971-06-24 8 Probably very lew people have read the introduction to their dictionary. It usually begins with the history of the dictionary and then goes on to describe the scope of the book. This needs to be read carefully in order to establish exactly what can be444 words
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Article881 1971-06-24 8 The most important dictionary is the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), in 12 volumes plus supplement 1933, so called because it is published bv the Oxford University Press. The original work was published between 1884 and 1928, and up to 1895 it had the title A New881 words
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Article1049 1971-06-24 9 Most of us have used a dictionary at some time to settle an argumentabout toe correct pronunciation or meaning of a word. And we are generally inclined to SSSi tefOTm Hon This procedure is baaed on two assumptions: first, that there is a single correct pronunciation1,049 words
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Article, Illustration505 1971-06-24 9 There are a number of points to consider when examining a dictionary, whether with a view to buying it or to assessing its value for study purposes. Is the dictionary intended for you? Few dictionaries try to suit everybody. A subject dictionary, for instance, may505 words
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Article670 1971-06-24 9 Lexicography is usually considered a dull, uninteresting task reserved for only the most boring and musty of bookworms. The lexicographers themselves, of course, will have nothing of this, and to bear them out attention can be drawn to the fact that some of the most colorful and670 words
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246 1971-06-24 9 L Entry word in bold letters: indicates spelling. 2. Alternative spellings are given within the entry and in the alphabetical sequence under these alternatives. If the plural is spelt irregularly, this information is given immediately after the entry word. S. Pronunciation, generally given inside246 words
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Article699 1971-06-24 9 Although the printing press established something like a uniform standard of English in the early modern English period, there was a great deal of individuality in usage. There was no set of conventional rules to which all thought had to conform rather the language was fitted699 words
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Article, Illustration424 1971-06-24 9 The American equivalent of the shorter OED is Webster's dictionary. There was a tremendous controversy in the U.S. in 1961 when the Third New International edition of Webster's was published it included words with no Indication that they weren't standard usage, like "ain't" and424 words
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Article71 1971-06-24 9 Dictionaries, K. Whittaker, Bennett, Sydney. Dictionaries British and American, J. R. Hulbert, Andre Deutsch. London. Introduction to the singH«h Language, A. H. Marckwardt, Oxford. Dictionaries and That Dictionary, J. Sledd and W. R. Ebbitt, Scott, Foresman. Encyclopaedia Brittanica, Volume 7, Dictionaries. The Gentle Art of Lexicography, Eric Partridge. Words,71 words
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Advertisement44 1971-06-24 10 >3T/VF*L-I T E G D STAR 01AL1TY ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS tuti Rollups for every purpose! Automatic, Rollamotic Shop Front Awnings, WIDEST RANGE OF ALUMINIUM AWNINGS INSECT SCREENS ARE AVAILABLE. sj M 5T GLORY COMPANY J 445 JOO CHIAT ROAO. SINGAPORE 15 TEL. ****** A 4*olBl ,_:(;@>_,<$!{!|)\-&;),{/!|$^)~.44 words
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Advertisement196 1971-06-24 10 ABLOY High Security Locks are not afraid of skeleton keys. Feel secure by using ABLOY locks for your homes, offices, shops or godowns. 11 For further information plecse contact Inter-Marketing (S'pore) Pte. Ltd. 34, Towner Road, Singapore 12 Tel: *****5 I I'g iß*V(S?lcl [WW KcRISrIRi gc»t'>Ok:i BE —v sua s-sj3ia»196 words
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Advertisement61 1971-06-24 10 Honda Portable Generator Model E 300 Old AVAILABLE AT KHENC MOH CO 393, JALAN BESAR, S PORE 8. TEL: ***** *****. Lrgfj AM/FM AUTO RADI TMZj Model AR-3110 f tx «>• *u Cs SPECIALIST IN INSTALLATION OF ALL KINDS CAR RADIOS AND CAR STEREOS. FULL AFTER-SALES-SERVICE FACILITIES AVAILABLE. ENG TAT61 words
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Article859 1971-06-24 11 'Normal is hardly the word' >yT/^J There is a current commercial jingle on the radio which has the following theme; when a girl turns into a woman she has extra needs because of the fatigue and lassitude and so on imposed by the situation, therefore take859 words
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Article615 1971-06-24 11 MISS GENE MARGARET TEO - There must be give and take in a partnership Love and its problems: this is one aspect of life which interests everyone. Perhaps the problem is more acute with the young. They are just beginning to experience life. This is the second of three articles615 words
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Article, Illustration435 1971-06-24 11 GRACIA TAY-CHEE'S - She has developed art of making a niche for herself SOCIETY SPOTLIGHT GRACIA TAY-CHEE'S A newcomer to Singapore who has developed an art of making a niche for herself in new places Is Ma-laysian-born Mrs. LeeLee Castor, wife of American Methodist minister, the435 words
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Article, Illustration141 1971-06-24 11 Here is a dress to put you right on the mark. It's a fine slither of a garment that can be worn in any surroundings. And, because it is made from Arnel it is perfect for travelling. Light and airy, the frock can141 words
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Advertisement68 1971-06-24 11 EVERYBODY IS READING NEW NATION'S SHOPPING GUIDE Yes, New Nation's Shopping Guide provides a wealth of information for shoppers who have the power to buy what you sell. llttAi 3NEW NATION i|n«re »n\fsl«>rs j 1 1,1 4 1;: Rfe,, $6.50 per column inch Weekly $5.00 per column inch Twice/Thrice weekly68 words
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Article176 1971-06-24 12 Allied Cbem 311 60 Am Brands 411 Am Cu 321 Am Motors AT T 44| AMI* in Anaconda 181 Avon Pd Beth Steel 20| 191 Caterp Trac 49i Chrysler 271 Coca-Cola 1011 Control Data 56 Corn Ol Wks 253 Dow Cbem 91 1371 E Kodak sn Fed Dept176 words
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Article232 1971-06-24 12 THREE-FIRM PARTNERSHIP Yet another $33 million textile mill in Indonesia will be launched by the International Finance Corporation in partnership with Japanese and Indonesian interest. The new firm, P.T. Unitex will turn out about 8 million yards annually of bleached, dyed and finished polyester232 words
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Article88 1971-06-24 12 TOKYO, Thurs.— Japan will have to review Its whole trade policy to meet a new International economic situation to be created by Britain's entry Into the European Common Market In 1973, Foreign Ministry sources said yesterday. The sources said the government believed the British entry although anticipated,88 words
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Article1148 1971-06-24 12 ALL YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT THE STOCK EXCHANGE COUNTERS 1970-1971 1 wk. 4 wk*. Closing Price Last Divid. P/E TurnHigh Low **o a*o Stock Buyers Sellers Sale Yield Ratio Over INDUSTRIALS 4.50 1.82 2.31 2.37 Allied Chocolate 1.82xall 6.9N 13.2 1.90 0.84} 1.36 1.41 Ben <fc1,148 words
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289 1971-06-24 12 United Press International New York, Thursday Investors yesterday slammed the brakes on a sharp stock market slide. After tumbling around 34 points in the past four sessions, the Dow Jones industrial average showed a gain of 5.03 at 879.45 at theUnited Press International - 289 words
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539 1971-06-24 12 United Press International Londoq, Thursday Oil featured shortly before the close following the announcement that Burmah and Continental Oil had called off their merger talks. Burmah was marked down sharply on the news 15 rallied *0 show little change on balance.United Press International - 539 words
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Article176 1971-06-24 12 Reuter Tokyo, Thursday—Japan will try to expand domestic demand to slow down exports and avert pressure for a revaluation of the yen, Japanese monetary officials said yesterday. They said Japan saw no reason to change the yendollar parity at this stage, because external reserves were not tooReuter - 176 words
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168 1971-06-24 12 Jakarta, Thursday.—lndonesian importers still doubt direct trade relations with Communist China v.ill benefit them, said Mr. Azchri Achmad, chairman of the Association of all Indonesian national importers (OINSI). Mr. Achmad said many businessmen and import- ers are worried that they may be one day described168 words
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Advertisement235 1971-06-24 12 ANOTHER INDON BID TO MEET TEXTILE DEMAND "KALEIDOSCOPE", fantasy of sights and sounds. Fsstsita* tantalising dancer Remy Diaz and Doris Whit#, topless singer with hor Mandarin, Japanese, English 4 French songs. Watch George Gevini, in his world famous toggling act. Showtimas: 9.45 a.m. I 12.30 a.m. Music by Fred Ramos235 words
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Advertisement7 1971-06-24 12 BURMAH, CONTINENTAL MERGER BID TALKS CALLED OFF7 words
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Miscellaneous649 1971-06-24 12 CINEMA By EDGAR KOH Action and violence in simple plot laced with romance 'Forerunner of a new Philippine trend' Singaporeans will be seeing more Filipino fllifls if the first two of its kind to be shown here next month prove to be popular. IGOROTA, the first allFilipino movie to win649 words
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Article, Illustration486 1971-06-24 13 Peter Koh - In the shadow of a church CAMERA ON SCHOOLS Words: Peter Koh The Saint Joseph's Church In Victoria Street is surrounded by a serene atmosphere. It has a large compound littered by shady Angsana trees. Flanking sides of the church are two mission schools founded byPictures: Steven Lee - 486 words
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Article318 1971-06-24 14 Sonny Yap - By Sonny Yap The Singapore Amateur Judo Association is now working on a new programme to give a big boost to the sport right up to the end of the year. Among the events on its planning board Is a friendly international match between the Republic318 words
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Article117 1971-06-24 14 Copenhagen, Thursday— The Silvester-Bruch discus duel ended last night In anticlimax after days of speculation on who would break the magic 70-metres for a new world record. Both world champion, Jay Silvester of the U.S. and Sweden's Rickhard Bruch have unofficially beaten Silvester's record of 68.40 metres117 words
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Article, Illustration722 1971-06-24 14 Jeffrey Low - By Jeffrey Low The month-long Singapore Cricket Association inaugural lnterschools tournament starts today with a lot of good cricket in store Irom the star-studded teams Speculation Is rife that City School of Commerce, who are taking part In the schools tourney for the first time, will722 words
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Article178 1971-06-24 14 Honolulu, Thursday. Mexico's Jesus Pimentel knocked out banthamweight, Modesto Cabrera, of San Juan, yesterday in the second round of their scheduled 10 rounder at the Honolulu International centre. It was Pimentel's 70th career KO. Former Olympic gold medal winner, Masata Takayama of Japan took a unanimous178 words
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Article, Illustration440 1971-06-24 15 By Blue Peter Pepego (Coleman) and The Tactician (Harbrldge) did an attractive gallop on a good track at Buklt Tim ah this morning. Breaking from the four, the two stablemates steadily clapped on the pace to run the last 3f in 39. Setia Kawan (Velu)440 words
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Article470 1971-06-24 15 SCRATCHINGS Saturday RACE 1; 2.15 Class 6 Div 3 St—Malayan Dawn, Senarmn Bin tang; RACE 2: 2.45 Class 6 Div 2 6f—Nil; RACE 3: 3.15 Class 5 Div 3 6f—Aramada; RACE 4: 3.45 Class 2 Div 3 61 Clair de Lone, Rembrandt, Supporter, Hlllcourt, Fantastic. RACE470 words
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Article139 1971-06-24 15 007 II trounced Port of Singapore Authority Recreation Club 25-3 in a division three match of the Singapore Women's Netball Association league at Fraser and Neave ground yesterday. Top scorers for the winners were Steph Sagnel and Cheryl Buttreill who netted 14 and 11 goals139 words
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Article82 1971-06-24 15 The Singapore Cricket Club No. 4 team beat ANZUC 2 four games to nil in the Singapore Squash Raquets Association competition at SCC last night. In the first game Alistair Smith-La inr (SCC4) defeated Herb Dolegowski •10-3. 6-9, 9-4, 9-0. In the other games Malcolm Thom (SCC4)82 words
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Article72 1971-06-24 15 Dunedin, Thursday—The British Lions team named last night to play New Zealand in the first International match of their tour here on Saturday will be: J. F. Williams, G. J. Davits, C. M. H. Gibson, S. J. Dawes (Captain), J. C. Bevan, B. John, G. O. Edwards,72 words
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Article56 1971-06-24 15 Elie, Scotland, Thursday. Norman Von Nida and Kel Nagle pulled away from home challengers yesterday to line up a probable all-Australian struggle for the British senior professional golf championship. The 57-year-old von Nida. now an infrequent performer on the tournament circuit, shot a three-under par 6756 words
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Article, Illustration656 1971-06-24 15 Wimbledon, Thursday The third day of the Wimbledon tennis championships saw the downfall of the women's singles number four seed Rosemary Casals, of the United States, in the second round. But for the crowd the highlights were the fighting exit of 43-year-old Pancho Gonzales (US)United Press International radio picture - 656 words
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Article431 1971-06-24 15 Reuter London, Thursday A ninth wicket partnership of 68 by Wasim Bari and Nazir Ahmed earned the Pakistani touring team a first innings lead of 44 runs over Glamorgan on the opening day of their three-day cricket match here. The Pakistanis were all out forReuter - 431 words
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Article24 1971-06-24 15 Dnnman Government Chinese Middle School will hold Its 14th -annual athletic meet on its school ground on Saturday, startlag at 8.30 am.24 words
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Article585 1971-06-24 15 Gerald de Cruz - By Gerald de Cruz It was chaos from the start. Then one of the organisers came round to the Press table, asking if we had seen the announcer. Politely I looked under the table but he was not there. Five minutes later he came round once585 words
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Article25 1971-06-24 15 National league San Francisco S Chicago 2 American league Boston 2 Cleveland 1 Chicago 11 Kansas 6 ♦Chicago 12 3 ♦denotes 2nd fame25 words
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Advertisement495 1971-06-24 14 Jttkx NEWN/OTON CLASSIFIEDS PHONE *****S ACCOMMODATION VACANT QUIET, CLEAN AREA near Sembawang Grcus lVz m.s. (Teachers' Housing Estate) 2-storey terroce, 3 rooms upstair, 1 room below, un/furnished $3BO/-, $4BO/p.m. Available 1.7.71. Principals contact Mr. Teo, ***** Singapore. NEW 2 STOREY TERRACE HOUSE, Clover Park, unfurnished, 3-bedroomed, 2 bathrooms, plus servant's495 words
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Advertisement402 1971-06-24 14 KUMARAGURU ASTROLOGICAL HOUSE (S. A. Govindon— Astrologer) 117 A Owen Rood, Singapore ***** 9 a.m. 5.30 p.m. Friday closed. YOUNG MAN, modern ideas, wishes to meet young sociable friends similarly inclined. Box 1085 N.N. Singapore. POSITION VACANT FEMALE SOCIAL ESCORTS WANTED. Very attractive salary. Any nationality. Experience unnecessary. Please apply402 words
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Miscellaneous126 1971-06-24 14 DR. KILDARE Yi .j-Jr# Sen. warp i. _a ni SEN. HAVERFORD/ SENIOR, 'AMERICAS CONSCIENCE") IS THE REASON FOR THE VISIT OF B.J. BURNS TO BLAIR... 1 V m til i A A I'M SUPPOSEP TO ee HIS PRESS REP. WELL, IN THE CASE OF MY TIPPIM6 BOSS. THAT MEANS TRIfING126 words
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Miscellaneous273 1971-06-24 14 NEW NATION CROSSWORD 9 Courteous acts. 10 Clowns. 11 Is indebted to. 12 Affection. 13 English country festivals 21 Japanese city. 23 Shelley's forte. 25 Sport. 26 British nurses. 27 Anguish. 28 Black Sea port. 30 Ankles. 31 Delicate purple. 32 City in Illinois. 33 Anne to Margaret. 35 Quarters273 words
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Article49 1971-06-24 16 AH FOOK: The government should ban cars over 10 years' old from the road. They're the cause of traffic jams. MEI LIN: You're talking nonsense again. My 1950 jalopy has never been a nuisance since it made its appearance. What do YOU think? Write to the Editor.49 words
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Article, Illustration365 1971-06-24 16 Wee Beng Huat - That's what our businessmen make a season By Wee Beng Huat To some it may be the most stinking fruit in the world but for local businessmen, the durian will mean a* profit of over $3O million during the next three months. With365 words
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Article, Illustration66 1971-06-24 16 Cecilia Soliano, 21, is friendly. And that's a definite asset—not only in her job as a ground hostess, but also to Singapore. For what can be more refreshing to a weary tourist than to step off a plane and be met by Cecilia's welcoming smile. ShePicture by Jerry Seh - 66 words
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Advertisement259 1971-06-24 16 THE COFFEE SHOP doors are never closed. Anytime is the right time for a snack, a meal, a sweet-treat. Drop in jt THE BAR the favourite "get-together place For ail reservations Teh *****6 WORLD FAMOUS "ZINSSER GARLIC PILLS" (Genuine Original Product of WEST GERMANY) 'BEWARE OF IMITATION AND OLD STOCK259 words
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Miscellaneous810 1971-06-24 16 5 Singapore 3.00 Opening 3.20 Our Music Makers 3.35 It's Happening in Singapore (C —Repeat) 3.55 Housewives 4.55 Close 6.00 Opening and Dr. Who 6.30 News in Brief 6.35 My Three Sons 7.00 International Sports 7.15 What Others Say (C) 7.40 News (C) 7.50 Our Music Makers (E —Repeat) 8.05810 words
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