New Nation, 6 July 1971
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Title Section17 1971-07-06 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Tuesday evening, July 6, 1971 No. 145 Price 15 cents SINGAPORE TUESDAY, JULY 617 words
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Article117 1971-07-06 1 Twelve thousand miles of action-packed pioneering goodwill through the heavy monsoon rains of India, the snow-capped Hindu Rush mountains between Pakistan and Afghanistan, and the grandeur of the Austrian Alps... This is the task that confronts 14-hand!picked officers and NCOs of the Singapore Armed Forces117 words
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Article140 1971-07-06 1 The stock market was generally steady In fairly active trading this morning. Industrials featured Haw Par with the price being taken up to $2.83 before it settled down to $2.78 and $2.80. Yesterday the share price closed at $2.78. Buying interest in banks and properties hoisted Ben140 words
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Article17 1971-07-06 1 Police reported a total of 57 accidents yesterday. Three ofthem were serious and one fatal.17 words
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Article41 1971-07-06 1 LATE DEWS Hong Kong, Tuesday Communist China has said that US Vice-President Mr. Splro Agnew and Japanese Prime Minister Mr. Elsaku Sato went to Seoul to plot a secret war scheme against North Korea and China.41 words
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225 1971-07-06 1 Jakarta, Tuesday Indonesia's smaller political parties appear doomed for extinction following the govern-ment-backed Sekber Golkar's overwhelming success in the country's first general elections for 16 years. Golkar did even better than the group itself had expected in Saturday's polling and seems certain to225 words
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250 1971-07-06 1 Reuter Canberra, Tuesday Defence authorities here are awaiting the arrival of a technical team from Singapore to work out concrete arrangements for military training of Singapore forces in Australia. At this stage the authorities believe the training will be confined to technical andReuter - 250 words
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Article32 1971-07-06 1 Hong Kong, Tuesday.— Ten Hong Kong government officers will be flying to Singapore on July 18 for a two-week visit to study local government administration, a government spokesman said today.32 words
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Article, Illustration302 1971-07-06 1 Pretty Carol Repton, 11, is equally good at studies, sports and! music. > Two other outstanding students were Karln Hammill, who received the headmistress's prize for social studies, and Cindy "Chambers who was awarded the chairman's prize. Qarol is not the only 'bright302 words
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Article490 1971-07-06 1 Kim Willenson - Kissinger tells Thieu 'there will be no hasty pullout' By Kim Willenson UPI Saigon, Tuesday U.S. presidential aide Dr. Henry Kissinger has assured President Nguyen Van Thieu that the Nixon Administration will not be stampeded into a hasty withdrawal from Vietnam Dr. Kissinger, who left Saigon forUPI - 490 words
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Article113 1971-07-06 1 The United States Vice-President, Mr. Spiro Agnew leaves for Kuwait at 1.30 p.m. today after his two-day visit here. Mr. Agnew left the Hilton Hotel where he and his retinue of 100 have been staying at 11.55 ajn. to day with a convoy. It is learned that113 words
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Article182 1971-07-06 1 Canberra, Tuesday The Australian Immigration Minister, Dr. Forbes, yesterday denied that Asian students in Australia undertook courses not appropriate to their homelands. He was replying to criticism of the private overseas students programme, particularly to statements made by Mr. JB. Webb, director of Community Aid Abroad. "Asian182 words
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Article69 1971-07-06 1 The former Cunard ocean liner, Queen Elizabeth, now renamed Seawise University, will arrive here tomorrow morning for the first time in 30 years. The 33,000-ton vessel will berth at Mobil's refinery in Jurong to take on 3000 tons of fuel as well as provisions and fresh water.69 words
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Article38 1971-07-06 1 Water consumption rose to 98.6 million yesterday. This Is 6.2 million gallons more than Sunday's consumption of 92.4 million gallons. The P.U3. said no rainfall was recorded at the three water catchment areas yesterday.38 words
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Article46 1971-07-06 1 Jakarta, Tuesday. The late President Soekarno's Japanese-born wife Ratna Sari Dewi arrived here at the weekend accompanied by her four-year-old daughter Kartika. It was not known how long she will stay here. A member of Soekarno's family 3aid Dewl's visit was on private business.46 words
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Article41 1971-07-06 1 Two police radio cars and one fire-engine rushed to the Tiong Bahru community centre on receiving a call at 6 a.m. today. But it turned out to be a false alarm as the centre was deserted when they arrived.41 words
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Advertisement103 1971-07-06 1 U.&r Full story, pictures: Page 7 Advertisement Profile ixxfim mm 111 Mr. Koo Wee Hu Manager. Koala Lam par Branch. Concurrently Area Manafer. Selanror. Mr. Koo Wee Hua, born under the Zodiac sign of Leo, is the Manager of Kuala Lumpur Branch. Educated in Anglo Chinese School, Ipoh, Mr. Koo's103 words
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Advertisement7 1971-07-06 1 Envoys abroad, arms deal explained Page 57 words
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Article476 1971-07-06 2 About 12,500 members of the Vigilante Corps will assemble at the Jalan Besar Stadium on Monday as a highlight to its three-week programme of games and competition to mark the organisation's seventh anniversary. To the national servicemen and volunteers alike the occasion will be a grand476 words
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Article147 1971-07-06 2 Seven of 18 doctors passed the examination leading to the Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine which was conducted by the University of Singapore for the second time recently. They are Huang ChenYa, Joseph Ong Ah Soon, Michael Yap Hock Leong, Mrs. Arlene F. Ngan,147 words
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Article, Illustration96 1971-07-06 2 100 recruits do their bit with a smile A warm smile from police recruit Siti Jeja reflects the pleasure of giving. In Siti's case, the gift was blood. She was one of about 100 recruits and their instructors who gave blood yesterday when the Mobile BloodPicture by Brian Culley - 96 words
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Article196 1971-07-06 2 A highly-sophisticat-ed United States research vessel, the 3000ton Chain, is steaming day and night on a zigzag, 8000 kilometre course through the Java Sea on a special mission to 1 throw new light on the oil resources in the area. It left Singapore two weeks ago and196 words
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Article133 1971-07-06 2 The community welfare committee of the University of Singapore Students' Union is organising a charity film premiere to raise money for the building fund of the Tampines home for retarded children. The film, The Assassination of Julius Caesar, will be shown at the Lido Theatre133 words
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Article30 1971-07-06 2 Mr. Chan Chee Seng, Parliamentary Secretary (Ministry of Social Affairs) will open an art exhibition by local artists at Maude Road community centre on Friday at 8 p.m.30 words
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Article143 1971-07-06 2 Eastman Kodak Company has developed a new microfilm system featuring cartridge loading, high-speed throughout and on-the-spot processing. Mr. Wilson Richards, business systems technical sales representative for Koaak (Malaya) Pte. Ltd. saia: "The Instamatic microfilm system provides simplicity comparable to Kodak's Instamatic cameras for amateur photographers, yet143 words
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Article260 1971-07-06 2 Eight West Malaysians, who turned up at the Police Academy ta Join the Singapore Police Force yesterday morning, were told that their applications had been 'rejected. No reasons were given for the rejection. They were part of more than 100 men and women who were selected to260 words
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Article161 1971-07-06 2 The McNair Central* ised Workshops, which will be officially opened on Friday by the M.P. for Kallang, Inche Abdul Aziz bin Karim, caters for some 3,5001 part-time pupils from secondary schools. The workshops, at McNair Road, were built last year at the cost of $590,000161 words
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Article106 1971-07-06 2 London. Tuesday.— The British Embassy in Baghdad will ask for an extension of the 24 hours expulsion notice served yesterday by Iraq on two British diplomats, informed British sources said here. They said the Foreign Office was studying a report from the embassy on a106 words
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Article22 1971-07-06 2 The Ist Battalion, Royal New Zealand Regiment Band will perform at the Macßitchie Reservoir park at 5 p.m. this Sunday.22 words
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Article38 1971-07-06 2 Mr. Goh Peck Yew has been elected chairman of the Geylang Serai National Day celebrations committee with Mr. Lawrence Arokiaraj as the secretary. The M.P. for Geylang Serai. Haji Rahmat Kenap, is the adviser.38 words
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230 1971-07-06 2 The Singapore Manufacturers' Association has started an all-out] drive to publicise and generate greater interest in locally-manufactured goods. Heading SMA's "Buy Singapore Maae" Campaign is the "Buy Singapore Made" Exhibition to be held at the Conference Hall on September 16. According to an SMA spokesman,230 words
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Article213 1971-07-06 2 Although Singapore has advanced progressively, there are still people and problems to be taken care of. This was pointed out in the annual report of the Singapore YWCA which added: "It is the right kind of association that can and should reach out to help." Mrs.213 words
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Article270 1971-07-06 2 New import-export process with Malaysia Current import and export documentation procedures to and from west Malaysia will be changed with effect from January 1 next year due to the introduction of metrication. Under the current 1967 Registration of Imports and Exports Rules, It Is not270 words
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Article123 1971-07-06 2 Sydney, Tuesday The Army Minister, Mr. Andrew Peacock returned to Australia yesterday after a two-week visit to Australian bases in South Vietnam and Singapore. Mr. Peacock told reporters his visit had been for talks with troops and their commanders, and had been "very routine". He would not123 words
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Article55 1971-07-06 2 Dr. R. M. Shah, an International Labour Organisation expert, will talk on Result Achievement and Youth a t the Singapore Polytechnic tomorrow at 5 p.m. Dr. Shah is a member of an ILO team which is here to help expand National Productivity Centre activities through result-orient-ed55 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous107 1971-07-06 2 Weather Temperatures in world cities yesterday: Kuala Lumpur 90-72 Taipeh 91-77 Jakarta 94-79 Hong Kong 88-83 Manila 92-78 Tokyo 86-73 Bangkok 90-76 Seoul 86-72 Naha 90-81 Paris 77-61 Moscow 64-50 New York 86-68 San Francisco 72-54 London 70-63 Sydney 64-45 Melbourne 57-37 Canberra 53-26 Perth 64-47 Singapore Weather forecast from107 words
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Article294 1971-07-06 3 The Singapore Polytechnic Students' Union yesterday called tor a mass boycott of the students' canteen claiming "appalling conditions" despite increased prices. Mr. Lee Chuan Peng, secretary to the 10th council of the union, claimed that only a boycott could effectively drive home to the caterer294 words
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Article197 1971-07-06 3 Attendance expected to pass 1 mil. The National Safety First Council this morning announced that the 1971 Exposition at Kallang Park will be extended till Sunday. Since the Expo opened six weeks ago, over 800,000 people have visited it. The organisers expect attendance to pass 1197 words
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Article163 1971-07-06 3 Singapore's building industry has been encouraged to participate in the Canadian annual International Building Exhibition. The mammoth affair is to be held from October 19 to 21 at the Exhibition Park In Toronto, and is to be the highlight of the International Building Week from October163 words
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Article291 1971-07-06 3 Reuter London, Tuesday Judgment was given by the Privy Council Judicial Committee yesterday, in an appeal brought by lessees of a mining land in Larut and Matang district in Malaysia, against the rejection by the Federal Court of Malaysia in December 1969, of their claim thatReuter - 291 words
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Article105 1971-07-06 3 The Blood Transfusion Service Mobile Unit will be stationed at RAF Changi today until 4 p.m. The Singapore Sweep draw No. 7/71 will be held at Outram Park shopping ComDlex today at 6.30 p.m. MSA will entertain its inaugural guests from London to dinner105 words
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Article35 1971-07-06 3 The Chinese YMCA camping department is organising a water-skiing course for beginners from July 18. It is limited to 10 participants. Members will pay $75 for the course and non- members $BO.35 words
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Article, Illustration359 1971-07-06 3 Herbert Teo - BAPTISM INTO NEW AVIATION ERA By Herbert Teo Yesterday I had a few butterflies in my tummy and my feet off the ground after being around for 23 years I was having my first plane flight. And the plane was nothing less than a Boeing 747 jumbo359 words
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Miscellaneous98 1971-07-06 3 At the cinema Lido: Company of Killers —1.45, 4, 6.30 and 9.15 p.m. Capitol: Eyewitness 1.45, 4. 6.30 and 9.30 p.m. Rex: Putus Sudah Kaseh Sayang (Malay)—1.30, 4, 6.30 and 9.30 pjn. Sky: Legends of Cheating (Mand.)—1.45, 4, 6.30 and 9.15 pjn. Roxy: Legends of Cheating (Mand)—1.45, 4.15, 7 and98 words
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THE WORLD
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212 1971-07-06 4 New Nation Foreign Service New York, Tuesday An influential Republican senator expects the disengagement of US troops from Vietnam sometime in the middle of 1972 and believes President Nixon will announce such withdrawal) plans on November 1. Senator Jacob Javits, speaking in a television interviewNew Nation Foreign Service - 212 words
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Article133 1971-07-06 4 Reuter London, Tuesday The British Aerospace Minister, Mr. Frederick) Corfield, declined to give an undertaking yesterday that government aid for Rolls-Royce's RB-211 aero-engine programme would be continued beyond the target date of August 8. He was being pressed on this point in the House ofReuter - 133 words
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132 1971-07-06 4 Reuter New York, Tuesday Thirty-nine US Marine recruits are in hospital for treatment of kidney and muscle ailments after allegedly being drilled three times harder than regulations allow. "This was. believed to have been caused by performing unusual amounts of physical exercise. They mayReuter - 132 words
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Article, Illustration73 1971-07-06 4 After witnessing the certification of the 26th Amendment, which gives 18-year-olds the right to vote, President Nixon appears to be campaigning for their vote. Actually the Chief Executive is shaking the hands with members of Young Americans in Concert which performed at73 words
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Article44 1971-07-06 4 Paris, Tuesday Thieves stole 15 important paintings valued at 1,500,000 francs (£115,000) during the weekend, police said hei% yesterday. The paintings, removed from a company director's home in a chic Western Paris district, include works by Renoir, Pissarro, Vlaminck and Chagall.44 words
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Article312 1971-07-06 4 Closer China ties and US-Japan trade i Reuter Tokyo, Tuesday .Japan's new Foreign Minister, 66 year old Takeo Fukuda last night said his first major tasks were removing misunderstandings in US-Japan economic relations and paving the way for closer contact with China. Mr. Fukuda, appointed to theReuter - 312 words
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178 1971-07-06 4 United Press International Newport, Tuesday The producer of the abortive Newport Jazz Festival Angrily blamed youths intoxicated on drugs on Sunday fori disturbances that forced cancellation of the remaining two days of the event. The festival, which began Friday night and was scheduled toUnited Press International - 178 words
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Article114 1971-07-06 4 Reuter Tokyo, Tuesday—lnvestigator* of a Japanese air crash that killed 60 people are considering a theory that instrument malfunction led a pilot into mistaking a rugged mountainside for an airport. This-was based on final conversations between the pUot of the Japanese built YB-11 turbo-prop and ground controlReuter - 114 words
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271 1971-07-06 4 Reuter New York, Tuesday Police investigating the recent shooting of Joseph Colombo are seeking a link between the assassination attempt and Colombo's reported refusal to pay US$lOO,000 to keep the peace between rival Mafia families. Police said the shooting of Colombo by a young Negro onReuter - 271 words
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263 1971-07-06 4 Reuter Abidjan, Tuesday President Sekou Toure of Guinea yesterday accused West Germany of plotting to assassinate him and said unnamed aggressors were planning an invasion of Guinea. The President summoned his army and party chiefs to study a new plan for a three-pronged -on GuineaReuter - 263 words
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Article281 1971-07-06 4 Reuter London, Tuesday A dramatic tale of sunken ships and daring rescue from sharkinfested seas came to light in London yesterday. Signals received by the Royal Navy from two vessels in the Indian Ocean and a cable from British naturalist, Mr. Peter Scott, provided the hair-raisingReuter - 281 words
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Article200 1971-07-06 4 Reuter New York, Tuesday A special U.N. body meets nere today to discuss space technology, with particular emphasis on how this can help developing countries. The 28-member scientific and technical sub-com-mittee qf the U.N. Outer Space Committee will be holding its eighth session, and itReuter - 200 words
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Article221 1971-07-06 4 United Press International Rome, Tuesday R man Cathlolic Church has survived £Sh?n early 200 y ears with 10 commandments, a short statement of belief called the Apostles Creed and a longer Creed CallCC the Nic ne Now, it is also to get its firstUnited Press International - 221 words
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Article27 1971-07-06 4 Seoul, Tuesday Twentysix persons drowned in South Korea during the weekend when an estimated 400,000 people flocked on outings to beaches and pools, police reported.27 words
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Article216 1971-07-06 5 United Press International Moscow, Tuesday A Soviet eye surgeon has restored the sight of a man whose eyes were burned by chemicals by fabricating a new right eye for him for the rear half of his left eye. Tass news agency said Moscow surgeon Mr.United Press International - 216 words
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Article, Illustration169 1971-07-06 5 Reuter Geneva, Tuesday The United Nations Secretary General, U Thant, yesterday criticised world expenditure on arms and asked how long people would continue to put up with it. In a seven-page message read to the opening of the summer sessloh of the UnitedReuter - 169 words
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Article, Illustration316 1971-07-06 5 No connection—Agnew Washington, Tuesday Three top officials in President Nixon's administration are now visiting scattered Asian capitals Vice-Presi-dent Spiro Agnew, Defence Secretary Melvin Laird and Dr. Henry Kissinger, the President's adviser on security affairs. The Vice-President is on a 10-natlon tour that began in Seoul316 words
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230 1971-07-06 5 New Delhi, Tuesday Dr. Henry Kissinger, President Nixon's special security advisor, is expected to arrive here today for talks with Indian ministers and is certain to deal with American arms shipments to Pakistan. Clearly worried about the likelihood of demonstrations, the American Em- bassy230 words
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196 1971-07-06 5 United Press International London, Tuesday The Trafalgar House investment and property company, which is making a takeover bid for Cunard, will make two offers to the Cunard board for the company's shares. Merchant bankers for Trafalgar House will put forward one offer which wouldUnited Press International - 196 words
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153 1971-07-06 5 United Press International Manila, Tuesday A former Philippine Foreign Office Press attache has attributed the Christian-Muslim feuding in the southern Philippines to Egyptianbased foreign agents, the Philippine news service reported yesterday. It said that Mrs. Elizabeth Marcos Keon claimed that the feuding in theUnited Press International - 153 words
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190 1971-07-06 5 United Press International New York, Tuesday After 129 years of colourful living, Charlie Smith still is kicking even if he doesn't raise as much dust as he once did. Smith, certified by government specialists as the oldest man drawing social security payments In theUnited Press International - 190 words
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Article398 1971-07-06 5 Reuter Buenos Aires, Tuesday An international tug-of-war developed last night over who should try an American and his pretty 23-year-old girl companion held by Argentine authorities for the longest hijack flight on record. US embassy officials here said the United States would ask for theReuter - 398 words
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265 1971-07-06 5 Reuter Moscow, Tuesday Italian Foreign Minister. Mr. Aldo Moro started talks here yesterday with the Soviet Foreign Minister. Mr. Andrei Gromyko. The talks are expected to focus on European security, the Mediterranean and troops reductions as well as bilateral relations. Tass news agency said theReuter - 265 words
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Article238 1971-07-06 5 Reuter Bangkok, Tuesday Thailand has dropped all efforts to open direct trade and other ties with Communist China because of opposition from Prime Minister Field Marshal Thanom Kittikachorn, the Bangkok Post said yesterday. The English language newspaper quoted a cabinet source as saying Marshal ThanomReuter - 238 words
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Article165 1971-07-06 5 Reuter Jerusalem, Tuesday The Israeli government has not yet responded to proposals that the United States Assistant Secretary of State, Mr. Joseph Sisco, visit Israel to discuss new American ideas on the Middle East. The Jerusalem Post newspaper said Israeli leaders suspect that Mr.Reuter - 165 words
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Advertisement239 1971-07-06 5 ■< ur 0® «/jv M 33 <- •II iJI I The big hunt is on for the best cook in the territory. Man, woman or child. To qualify to enter you only need to be a Shellane user. And all you have to do to enter is send us your239 words
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WORLD COMMENT
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Article, Illustration748 1971-07-06 6 Bernardino Ronquillo - Takes hardline approach to the pressing problems By Bernardino Ronquillo Faced by a new political opposition that is determined to exploit all the failings of his administration, President Ferdinand Marcos appears to be taking the hard- line approach to deal with the most pressing problem of the748 words
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Article, Illustration547 1971-07-06 6 Richard Hughes - WHILE THE COMMUNIST PARTY TAKES ITS ORDERS FROM THE ARMY From Richard Hughes The Chinese Communist Party, which celebrated Its 50th anniversary on July 1, continues to take its orders from the army but the reigning hand is still undisputed Chairman Mao Tsetung. The547 words
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Article, Illustration678 1971-07-06 6 Jim Hoagland - WHY IT DROPPED ARAB FEDERATION From Jim Hoagland Los Angeles Times The Sudan's unexpected decision to stay out of the proposed Federation of Arab States is as much an indication of its continuing confusion oyer national identityLos Angeles Times - 678 words
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Article, Illustration601 1971-07-06 6 William Attwood - Sihanouk looks back to 1954 when American j power committed to v a 'hopless cause' From William Attwood Los Angeles Times The fateful year for America so far as Indo China is concerned was 1954, Prince Norodom Sihanouk said during a discussion of the VietnamLos Angeles Times - 601 words
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LOCAL COMMENT
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Article, Illustration995 1971-07-06 7 GERALD DE CRUZ - A 12,000-mile overland trip to London in two mini-buses Next Tuesday, a group of 14 officers and NCOs of the Singapore Armed Forces leave on an overland goodwill expedition to London. They will travel in two mini-buses across a new 12,000-mile route. GERALD DE CRUZ995 words
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The Voice of the Press
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Article295 1971-07-06 7 What other newspapers are saying: As expected by western powers, President Yahya Khan of Pakistan has announced in a nation-wide television and radio broadcast that he would return, the country to civil rule within 4 months. Has Pakistan finally subjugated Itself to the manipulation by the295 words
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Article165 1971-07-06 7 The crisis within the Gerakan Party has now reached a stage when it has become difficult to comprehend. The crisis no longer revolves around the question of party policy. For sometime it has been revolving around questions pertaining to the party's constitution. The question now being asked is:165 words
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Article137 1971-07-06 7 Dr. Lin Chun Yu, dean of Nanyang University's Graduate School pointed out at the seminar on the present and future of Chinese physicians that Chinese physlclans and Chinese medicines should be developed through the use of Western methods. He proposed the setting up* of a Chinese medical137 words
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Article136 1971-07-06 7 Malaysia exports many of her important products to Britain and under the Commonwealth concession plan import tariffs will not be imposed on them. Similarly Import tariff concessions have been extended to British goods in Malaysia. The position of trade relations between Britain and Singapore are also on the136 words
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Advertisement84 1971-07-06 7 H- 83 For peoplawho think aVW has no luggage space A new Volkswagen with 85% more. The new VW 1302. Three inches longer in the front. Those three extra inches give 85% more luggage space. Which makes VW a better proposition than ever. Economy. Durability. Space. What more could you84 words
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507 1971-07-06 8 There is nothing very new about the peace plan put forward last week by Madame Nguyen Thi Binh, chief Vietnam negotiator at the Paris talks. The only new point made is a specific assurance by the Viet Cong that the release of prisoners-of-war507 words
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'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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Article157 1971-07-06 8 A bouquet this afternoon to the United States Information Service, which always manages to get the best out of every situation. This morning I received from them a handout headed: "U.S. Papers Say Court Affirms Freedom Of The Press." It proceeds to extract editorial comments in157 words
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Article128 1971-07-06 8 Leaflets were distributed on the campus last week urging that the annual "welcoming ceremony" for freshmen be abandoned. A group of senior students who wrote and distributed this revolutionary appeal condemned the ceremony as "barbaric." It was a case, they said, of a small group of "com-plex-ridden128 words
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Article, Illustration1276 1971-07-06 8 GERALD de CRUZ - GERALD de CRUZ "Why are you and your wife giving your blood for this patient?" asked the doctor at the blood transfusion department in the Outram Road General Hospital. She appeared a little annoyed. "You're both regular donors1,276 words
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Letters
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Article205 1971-07-06 8 OTHMAN OMAR - OTHMAN OMAR Ag. Permanent Secretary, (Social Affairs). Singapore 6. I refer to the letter in the New Nation of June 30, by Mr. John Y.T. Tan. It is generally agreed that sports has an important role to play in nation-building and in keeping people healthy and bringing205 words
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Article259 1971-07-06 8 TAN SIEW LING (MISS - TAN SIEW LING (MISS) Public Relations Officer* Ministry of Health. Singapore. Mr. Gerald de Cruz mad! some observations in the article on the Middle Road Hospital. He questioned the reasons for combining the two services—that for venereal disease and skin diseases and wondered if it was necessary259 words
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Article98 1971-07-06 8 NG CHANG WANG - NG CHANG WANG for Permanent Secretary, (Education). Singapore 10 I refer to Mr. Cecil Tan's letter (N.N. June 7), regarding teachers for handicapped. The writer mentioned, inter alia, that "only one" qualified teacher was sent for special training for retarded children but he may be interested to98 words
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Advertisement201 1971-07-06 8 i-.; T t Write to The Editor, New Nation, Locked Bag 15, GPO, Singapore, 1. H NOTES for S.C. and H.S.C. give the student a greater anding and an increased lent of the classics of ure. Each of the Coles Notes, *n by an expert, is a highly ible study201 words
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Miscellaneous19 1971-07-06 8 m W' z v -s f /4 IV Tift ivv i m M m't flUtttlV V O I <z19 words
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Article, Illustration60 1971-07-06 9 NEW NATION CONTINUES ITS EXCLUSIVE SERIES FROM THE WASHINGTON POST As the tide turned increasingly in favour of the Viet Cong in the early 1960s the US build-up began. The small force of advisers grew and US-piloted helicopters began to play a bigger role in60 words
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1833 1971-07-06 9 When the anti-Diem coup, which the US favoured, was followed by the next coup three months later overthrowing Big Minh, the US Ambassador, Mr. Henry Cabot Lodge, took it as plegmatically as possible, the documents reveal. The Pentagon1,833 words
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293 1971-07-06 9 The Pentagon papers reveal that the US. Joint Chief of Staff believed that if South Vietnam fell to the Communists, there was nothing that could prevent Singapore eventually coming under Communist control. In a memo sent to President Kennedy In early 1962293 words
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SHOPPING
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Article, Illustration568 1971-07-06 10 T*HE Joy of capturing family outings on films is so great that It's not uncommon to see novices clicking away without regard to aperture and light. And the result Is always either overexposed or underexposed pictures. But with the new and wide range of automatic cameras568 words
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Advertisement21 1971-07-06 10 KQYA OFFICE DINING FOAM RUBBER-NOSAG SPRING FINE ARTIFICIAL LEATHER QUALITY TEAK WITH MAT CLEAR LACQUERED AVAILABLE AT ALL LEADING FURNITURE SHOPS. -_",+;`}^;!)$<;(?<,@^{].*\:/`))21 words
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Advertisement210 1971-07-06 10 Isle of Ball Lowe A style of beauty The Perfect Gift from the Orient Available at Robinsons, Fitzpatricks, Benteng A Ltd., Buttons fc Bows, Harrows, Lucks Traders, J§ Mlra Gift Shop, Metrotex, Mandarin Gift Shop, Mute Hands, Malaya Silk Stares, Hotels Singapore, Hotels Shangri la, Minp Court Hotel, 4 Queens210 words
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Advertisement253 1971-07-06 10 u Special offer! Only■ $239 A Usual Price $520/- I M i 40 watts solid state Stereo Amplifier. Complete set plus free headphones. NAM CHEONG CO., 501, North Bridge Road, Singapore. Tel: *****. Latest Fashion 1971 Ladies Shoes Half Price Department $5.45 c ts. to S.S. SHOES CO. 71-A North253 words
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Article, Illustration398 1971-07-06 11 Young trend setters If you're thinking of wearing shorts, wear them witty and pert for those lithe suntanned limbs during the sunny days. 1971 is really a 'shorts' year when almost every young trend setter has fallen under the spell of those übiquitous shorts and that's why398 words
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126 1971-07-06 11 New York, Tuesday 1 The women's Liberation movement already has affected the business community in the areas of clothing, book publishing, magazines and television and print advertising. Because of its goal to change woman's traditional role as sex symbol, little mother and chief cook126 words
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Article, Illustration184 1971-07-06 11 Look who's wearing the pants! Women have up and begun wearing pants to the office. It's about time too. For pants suits are the ideal solution for the busy working girl who wants to be impeccably turned out and smart through the day. They mean184 words
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Article, Illustration595 1971-07-06 11 Wife of Thai envoy makes her guests enjoy both food and company "An ambassador's wife should be good at everything/' says Mrs. Nlbhon Wilairat, wife of the ambassador from Thailand. "She must be a good cook, flower arranger, social worker, and representative of her country." Mrs. Wilairat595 words
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Article, Illustration227 1971-07-06 11 Toga lesson to cope with 'weak' spot Today I continue, with the yoga lesson; series I am now giving; each week. Lie on your back on the floor, with knees bent and! feet flat, keeping legs and; feet together. Take hands behind your head and clasp227 words
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Article183 1971-07-06 12 Distressed shareholders of Asia Feed Limited are to meet at an extraordinary meeting this afternoon to decide on the future of this ailing company. The meeting is to beheld at the Automobile Association's theatrette at 3 p.m. This follows disclosure by auditors at the general183 words
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Article1155 1971-07-06 12 TRENDS AND MOVES IN) THE MAJOR STOCK EXCHANGE COUNTERS 1970-1971 1 wk. 4 wk*. Closing Price last Divid P/E TornHigh Low ago ago Stock Buyers Sellers sale Yield Ratio Over INDUSTRIALS t 2.63 1.68 1.82 1.81 Allied Chocolate 1.84 1.85 1.83 6.8N 13.3 8 1.90 0.84^ 1.371,155 words
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549 1971-07-06 12 Toshio Yoshimura - From Toshio Yoshimura Indications are that Japan's textiles row with the US may soon be resolved. A complicated, vastly sensitive issue having hung fire between Japan and the United States since before the election of President Nixon in 1968 on Japanese549 words
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Article117 1971-07-06 12 London, Tuesday—The market moved narrowly In very quiet trading to close a shade easier on balance. The prospect of a large public works project In the autumn to ww the UK unemployment problem was counterbalanced by Wall Street's downtrend the possibility of outright Labour Party opposition to117 words
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Article257 1971-07-06 12 L. T - L.T. The biggest wig factory in Singapore, Blue Bells Fashion Limited, reports a $1 million turnover for 1970. The company expects a $1.5 million turnover for 1971. With an authorised capital ofslo million, the company started production in 1968 to produce wigs for ladies.257 words
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Article76 1971-07-06 12 LONDON, Tues.— The British Prime Minister, Mr. Edward Heath, will introduce in the House of Commons tomorrow a 20,000-word document setting; out the case for Britain's entry into thet European Common Market. The statement will spell out the government's views on the terms and their implications. The 40-page76 words
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Article42 1971-07-06 12 LONDON, Tues.— The ix>ndon Stock Exchange yesterday banned dealings in the shares of Investors Overseas Services Limited, one of the key companies in the lOS Mutual Funds Empire started by financier Bernard Cornfeld. Decision follows a similar ban in Canada.42 words
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Advertisement254 1971-07-06 12 3rd ANNIVERSARY' SPECIAL SAVE UP TO DISCOUNT now on 1 v> jj g j UjJ P I SL-I. _J L JI j lii make .vay for our ver mueasiny ne.\ imports. ve are disposing off the entire existing stocks of carpets in out howrooms at DRASTICALLY REDUCED PRICES. Cf. CARPETS&254 words
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Advertisement33 1971-07-06 12 Modern Light Fitting* to Enhance Mm Beauty of Yotir H«m. Shop now to avoid disappointment Only e Limited stock available. A y.ra < V Hitaco Enterprise 370 East Coast Rd., S'pore 15. Tel *****1.33 words
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Advertisement54 1971-07-06 12 T«*op|c.vi t TEL 3764 J3 fIPL/wm/fi NOW there is NO COVER CHANGE NO minimum charge NO JACKET REQUIRED (on.'y n«> n, s r Orchid Liir.tern j *jor■ shows can be .k d at th e '//Y relaxe 1 atmhere it -O extra diarye. Open for business nightly from 8 p.m.54 words
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Miscellaneous583 1971-07-06 12 By EDGAR KOH [WlOlMi'iM Calf-love, music i and laughter in Hindi film Kapoor at his entertaining best MERA NAAM JOKER (Hindustani) Here is a film an extravaganza would be a better description—which you can really settle down to enjoy. A marathon affair lasting for more than three hours, Mera Naam583 words
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Article, Illustration444 1971-07-06 13 Jeffrey Low - CAMERA ON SCHOOLS Words: Jeffrey Low The rugby playing boys of Siglap Secondary aren't at all discouraged by their severe losses in the current Schools National rugger competition. They happily call themselves "born losers" after their third successive defeat in the "C" division match against Tun SeriPictures: Ali Yusoff - 444 words
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Article430 1971-07-06 14 TENNIS Reuter Geneva, Tuesday Fifth-seeded South African Ray Moore, the long haired independent professional, crashed to a shock first round defeat against Australian John Cooper in the Swiss International tennis championships here last night. Cooper, younger brother of former Wimbledon champion Ashley Cooper, coasted to aReuter - 430 words
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247 1971-07-06 14 London, Tuesday Wise-cracking American Lee Trevino arrived yesterday for this week's British Open golf championship at Royal Birkdale here, tired, but triumphant after his victory in the Canadian Open 24 hours earlier. Trevino, who won the United States Open championship two weeks ago, said247 words
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Article75 1971-07-06 14 Paris, Tuesday Lois Ocana of Spain won ail exhausting climb to the top of the 1415-metre (4642 feet) Puy de Dome Mountain here yesterday but Belgian ace Eddy Merckx clung to the overall lead in the Tour de France cycle race at the end of the75 words
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Article36 1971-07-06 14 Tokyo, Tuesday. The visiting East German men's volleyball team from Leipzig lost to all-Japan In their first match In Japan at the Tokyo Metropolitan gymnasium last night the set scores were 15-6, 15-9, 15-9.36 words
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Article, Illustration734 1971-07-06 14 Sonny Yap - By Sonny Yap Andrew Yeo completed a treble of wins in the St. Patrick's swimhiing carnival yesterday to become one of the main challengers of the school in the Katong district championships to be held on July 29. He won the 200 m breast stroke open734 words
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Article20 1971-07-06 14 Queensway Secondary School will hold its 7th annual swimming carnival at Queenstown Swimming Pool tomorrow at 2.15 p.m.20 words
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Article, Illustration136 1971-07-06 15 National athletic coach Mr. Tan Eng Toon (pictured below) has resigned from hisr coaching post in the Singapore Amateur Athletic Association. Mr. Tan, affectionately called Eng Toon by so many of his athletes, handed his letter of resignation on June 28 at an BAAA management136 words
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Article715 1971-07-06 15 Sonny Yap - By Sonny Yap Eight members of the Singapore Karate Association at McNair Road have' been promoted to Black Belt Shodan in the grading test held two weeks ago. They are Chan Wah Hay, Low Tong Ann, Tan Chor Soon, Tong Hoy Kee, Joe Carvallio, See Wan715 words
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Article70 1971-07-06 15 New York, Tuesday.—Results of yesterday's major league baseball games: National League: Atlanta 2, New York 0; Chicago 9, Pittsburgh 7; Philadelphia 10, Montreal 6; Houston 6, Cincinnati 1;' St. Louis 3, San Diego 2; Los Angeles 14, San Francisco 4. American League: Boston 7, New York 4; Baltimore70 words
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129 1971-07-06 15 Vienna, Tuesday Japanese fencers Masanori Kawatsu and I. Serizawa both qualified from the first round of the men's individual foils when the 34th World fencing championships opened at the Stadthalle here yesterday. Kawatsu headed pool "E" with five victories and Serizawa finished third in pool129 words
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Article712 1971-07-06 15 Reuter London, Tuesday The Pakistani batsmen got themselves into a run-scoring mood for Thursday's Test against England by hammering Derbyshire 413 for seven declared on the second day of their cricket match at Chesterfield. Saeed Ahmed led the run parade with a hard-hitting 97 whileReuter - 712 words
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Article485 1971-07-06 15 From Blue Peter in Kuala Lumpur So Sorry II did a splendid gallop on a good track here this morning. Hidden by jockey, Sonny Ng, So Sony sprinted smartly over 3f in 36 2/5. A winner at Penang in May, So Sorry is retaining485 words
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Article422 1971-07-06 15 Jeffrey Low - By Jeffrey Low Raffles Institution enjoyed another "picnic" yesterday when they scored a personal best win this season of 87-0 against Upper Serangoon Technical in the Schools National "A" division rugger match on their home ground. Their previous best score this year was 74-0 against422 words
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Article92 1971-07-06 15 Richard Ong, handicap nine, returned a nett 71 to win the Singapore Island Country Club "A" division medal stroke competition on countback from John van deVeld over the Island new course yesterday. Other scores: 72 Ong Chew Bee on i countback from Heah Hock Thye92 words
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Article38 1971-07-06 15 The Warren Golf Club will hold a reception at the Princess Mary Officers' Mess in Dover Road tomorrow at 7.30 p.m. to mark the transfer of the Club from the British Military to Singaporean membership and management.38 words
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Advertisement500 1971-07-06 14 7„ NEW NATION iH I. iji i PHONE *****0 DE CRUZ: To Gerald and Moimunah, a son, on 5-7-71.- Thanks to Doctor and Staff at KX Hospital. AT TOUR SERVICE GENERAL REPAIRS of dir-condi-tioners, refrigerators. Spray plastic point guaranteed one year. Call: *****0 Soon Huat Electric spray-painting Singapore. INTERNATIONAL INVESTIGATION500 words
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Advertisement386 1971-07-06 14 LADY MANAGERESS WITH DYNAMIC IDEAS Required, for establishing managing new ultra modern boutique for Lodies/ Gents/Children Department store on commission/profit sharing basis, by an International Trading Company for their new outlet at Supreme House, Penang Rood. Write with details' to P.O. Box 3271, Singapore. SHOPPING GUIDE SARDAR'S have now pay386 words
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Miscellaneous116 1971-07-06 14 DR. KILDARE m v.* m m CSTTr !3 J 1 .1 Li# THAT'S WHAT HE ALWAYS SAID.... "BUT REALLY LISTEN M •■V.;- ivsy it. and while the old gentle MAH WAS ALIVE yOU LISTENED up a storm, but NOW.. NOW THAT HE'S BECOME A LESEND, THE ONLY PIALOGUE yOU HAVE116 words
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Miscellaneous266 1971-07-06 14 NEW NATION CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Portion. 6 Rex actor. 14 California bulrushes. 15 Literary or scientific club. 17 Northern constellation. 18 What the game isn't worth: 2 words. 19 Burial places. 21 Old school. 22 Sick. 23 Luxury. 24 Church law. 26 Point of land. 27 Haggard title. 28 Juniper.266 words
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Miscellaneous557 1971-07-06 15 -Cm ilMf •■iiFi i.nts NEW NATION j. TUESDAY MONEYWORDS T Cat Mt at* |ii «itl atker caaaeas Pastiaf iastractiaas IM"' ktlea. Hant (Mr./Mrs./Mitt). C«l HOf tltltt laws* CLUES FOR T-2 FILL IN LETTERS ACROSS I M n CLUES j|il To strike. Juice of living plants. If stable catches fire, first557 words
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737 1971-07-06 16 It's a question of definition The Filipinos lolling on the decks of their boats in the harbour in Taiwan, Sabah, may be smugglers to the Manila government but the Malaysian authorities prefer the happy euphemism barter traders. And a trade that is737 words
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Article, Illustration54 1971-07-06 16 Charming Roselyn Kok, 23, finds solace in soft music. Burt Bucharach's preferably. And she likes to listen to it all alone. Saturday night is when she gets out to take in all that "hot stuff" in those hotspots. And, of course, with her latest hotpants on.54 words
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341 1971-07-06 16 Thailand's Wildlife Conservation Association has suggested a commercial approach to save some of the rare and exotic animals prized by hunters from extinction. It called on the government to provide sanctuaries run along the lines of crocodile farms for spotted deer, tapirs, pythons and341 words
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Article50 1971-07-06 16 AH FOOK: The bigger they are, the more comfortable they are. I'm looking forward to flying in a jumbo jet. MEI LIN: The bigger the planes are, the smaller the sensation of flying. I'll keep to the smaller ones. What do YOU think? Write in to the Editor.50 words
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Advertisement30 1971-07-06 16 YOUR HOMES WITH ELECTRICAL LIGHT FITTINGS CENTRAL ELECTRICAL CO, LTD. 6. Tmflin Road, Singapore 9. Teh *****7 -*****5 J-" 1 selection— we hove wide wfclefc or* both decorative and tunc-30 words
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Miscellaneous270 1971-07-06 16 TV 5 Siagapara 3.00 Opening 3.20 For the Family (M) 3.50 A Dairy of Events in Singapore This Week (M) 3.55 It's Happening in Singapore Topic: The Port (M repeat) 4.10 Peyton Place (Repeat) 5.00 Close 6.05 Opening followed by ABC of Animals 6.30 News in Brief 6.35 Mr. and270 words
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Miscellaneous518 1971-07-06 16 Trust your lucky star IF IT'S YOUR TOMORROW... BORN today, .you have a strong and at times Impetuous temperament. Your desire Is to lead rather than to follow, to plan rather than to be directed by another's plans. Your inborn inclination to take over any given situation and to begin518 words
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