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Title Section15 1971-07-07 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Wednesday evening, July 7, 1971 No. 146 Price 15 cents NEW NATION15 words
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Article, Illustration199 1971-07-07 1 The 83,000-ton liner, the former Queen Elizabeth, now the Seawise University, made a graceful re-entry into the Singapore harbour this morning after a lapse of 30 years. The former Cunard flagship, now owned by Hong Kong shipping magnate, Mr. C.Y. Tung, dropped anchor at western anchorage199 words
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Article13 1971-07-07 1 Police reported a total of 65 accidents yesterday. Five were serious.13 words
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Article136 1971-07-07 1 Reuter Adelaide, Wednesday A Malaysian art student living in Adelaide has won a contest to find an Emblem for Australia's northern territory. Tan Pee Mon. 26. will travel to Darwin later this month to collect his A 55.000 first prize in the contest. Tan. aReuter - 136 words
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Article33 1971-07-07 1 Washington, Wednesday. —A birth control shot taken four times a year by a group of women In Atlanta, Georgia since 1967, has been 100 per cent effective as a female contraceptive.33 words
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Article54 1971-07-07 1 LATE NEWS Quito. Wednesday. Soviet Diplomats Anatole Chadrine and Robespierre Filatov have been expelled from Ecuador, whose government also ordered that a third Russian official, Valentin Golusine, temporarily out of the country, could not return. The Foreign Ministry said: "The decision was taken for reasons of state and54 words
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Article19 1971-07-07 1 Jakarta, Wednesday. The Malaysian news agency Bernama will open an office in Jakarta soon, informed sources said yesterday.19 words
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Article326 1971-07-07 1 Steve Gerstel - By Steve Gerstel United Press International New Delhi, Wednesday Vice-President Spiro Agnew has virtually pledged added economic assistance to India in the face of "near disaster" created by the huge invasion of refugees from East Pakistan. He assured Indian leaders yesterday that the United StatesUnited Press International - 326 words
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Article157 1971-07-07 1 Two armed men escaped with more than $4OOO yesterday after a lightning hold-up at a post office in .Talan Kayu. This is the third post office robbery within a fortnightThe first was a $2OOO haul from the Farrer ppst office on June 24. The second grab of $6OOO157 words
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Article463 1971-07-07 1 'Leadership role will have to be shared' Washington, Wednesday The United States was no longer in a position of complete dominance, President Nixon said yesterday. Mr. Nixon, making a major policy statement at a stopover in Kansas City on his way to California, said that463 words
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Article, Illustration71 1971-07-07 1 Madame Dewi travels to Soekarno's grave Eye-catching in a sleeveless white dress and long white boots, Ratna Sari Dewi, third wife of the late President Soekarno of Indonesia, arrives in Jakarta. Accompanied by her daughter by Soekarno, Kartika Sari, she was en route to Blitar toUPI picture - 71 words
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329 1971-07-07 1 A total of 521,654 visitors arrived in Singapore by air and sea last year, an increase of 27.6 per cent over the previous year's figure. This was revealed today in the annual report of the Tourist Promotion Board. The report pointed out that329 words
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Article127 1971-07-07 1 The stock market was generally steady this morning. Buying support was notice in Far East Levingston which pushed the price of this counter from $2.85 to $2.94 before it eased off to $2.88 in the first 45 minutes of trading. Far East Levlngston closed yesterday at $2.80127 words
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151 1971-07-07 2 The Health Ministry has inspected a total of 16,782 houses and issued 44 summonses in its current anti-mosquito drive during the past four weeks. Announcing this today, the ministry said that for the fourth week running, health officers inspected a total of another 3678151 words
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Article36 1971-07-07 2 Captain AM. Milne, head of the School of Nautical Studies, will speak on the Singapore Polytechnic at the luncheon meeting of the Rotary Club of Singapore West, at the Dutch Club, Camden Park, tomorrow.36 words
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Article37 1971-07-07 2 The Minister of State for Finance, Mr. Tang See Chlm, will be the guest of honour at the Singapore Timber Exporters' Association's annual dinner at the Peking Restaurant International Building, on Saturday at 8 pjn.37 words
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Article, Illustration30 1971-07-07 2 In Singapore In 1964, Louis Armstrong took a trisha ride round Raffles Place. The great star of jazz was followed by autograph hunters.30 words
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Article510 1971-07-07 2 Tributes flow in for Louis Armstrong New Nation Foreign Service New York, Wednesday Tributes flowed from all psuts of the world today from fellow jazz men to President Nixon after the news of the death of jazz trumpeter Louis (Satchmo) Armstrong. Jazz trumpeter and gravel-voiced singer ArmstrongNew Nation Foreign Service - 510 words
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Article322 1971-07-07 2 The greatest pleasure that Australian Miss Jean Waller is getting from her visit to Singapore is to see local people working in place of Europeans in the two places with which she was once closely associated the University of Singapore and the Young Women's322 words
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465 1971-07-07 2 Exhibitions and contests for dental health The care of teeth and the battle against decay will be highlighted in this year's Dental Health Week which starts next Monday. The Week is organised by the Dental Health Education Unit of the Dental Branch, Ministry465 words
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107 1971-07-07 2 Suva, Wednesday Australia will not change its immigration policy, the Australian Minister for External Territories, Mr. Charles Barnes, said here yesterday. Mr. Barnes, who heads an eight-member Australian parliamentary delegation which has been touring the Pacific area for the past three weeks, was talking at107 words
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Article28 1971-07-07 2 London, Wednesday.—The British submarine Artemis, which sank at Its moorings In this southern England naval port last Thursday, was raised by British navy salvage teams yesterday.28 words
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Article94 1971-07-07 2 Melbourne, Wednesday.— Two hundred passengers escaped unhurt last night when an express train they were travelling in burst into flames as it sped into Melbourne. The crew of the SydneyMelbourne daylight express leapt to safety from the train as their engine exploded after hitting a sleeper94 words
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Article23 1971-07-07 2 Chicago, Wednesday. The July the fourth holiday weekend left 636 people dead in car accidents and 190 drowned in the United States.23 words
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Article320 1971-07-07 2 More effective ways for economic co-opera-tion between Singapore and Thailand will be explored by Mr. Chi Owyang when he takes up his appointment as the new Ambassador in Bangkok next month. Mr. Owyang said today that this would be one of his aims when320 words
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Article233 1971-07-07 2 A campus legal aid bureau provided good opportunities for law students to gain practical experience of the processes of law. This is the view of a law student from Indonesia, Mr. Partanto Wignjowidodo. Mr. Wignjowldodo, chairman of the legal aid bureau at Oaja Mada University,233 words
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90 1971-07-07 2 London, Wednesday. Housewife Mrs. Shirley Ballard thought kidnappers struck when she found her two-year-old son Martin missing, together with the car she had left him sitting in. It happened in the few minutes that she left Martin while taking her five-year-old daughter Into90 words
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Article33 1971-07-07 2 Adelaide, Wednesday Rain which fell in Adelaide following the French nuclear tests in the Pacific last month has shown the highest levels of radioactivity ever recorded in water in South Australia.33 words
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215 1971-07-07 2 To the performers, "An Evening of Pianoforte Music" at the Cultural Centre on July 17 will be something more than a display of their skills. On that day all the prize winners in the recent Singapore Musical Society competition will be performing to215 words
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Article26 1971-07-07 2 Teheran, Wednesday Nine people were killed and 54 others Injured, when a passenger bus overturned near Shareza, between Isfahan and Shlraz, In southern Iran.26 words
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Article54 1971-07-07 2 Moscow, Wednesday The Soviet Foreign Minister, Mr. Andrei Gromyko, yesterday told his Italian counterpart, Mr. Aldo Moro, that Russia was ready to expand its co-operation with Italy, Tass reported. He was addressing a lunch he gave In honour of the Italian minister, who arrived here on Monday54 words
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Article26 1971-07-07 2 Brasilia, Wednesday. Thirty-seven people, Including 23 children, were feared dead after a motor launch caught fire and sank on Monday on the Amazon river.26 words
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Miscellaneous99 1971-07-07 2 HWeather I Temperatures in world cities yesterday: Taipei 93-77 Kuala Lumpur 82-69 Manila 88-76 Hong Kong 84-79 Seoul 86-72 Tokyo 89-77 Bangkok 91-75 Naha 90-84 London 73-57 Paris 81-61 New York 85-67 San Francisco 68-54 Sydney 60-45 Melbourne 57-38 Canberra 52-25 Perth 57-46 Singapore Singapore's weather forecast from 1 p.m,99 words
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289 1971-07-07 3 Dr. Augustine Tan, the MP for Whampoa, spoke last night of a tremendous upward social mobility in Singapore. The poorer classes had diminished, compared with the lower, middle and upper income groups, he said. Speaking at a forum at the University of Singapore289 words
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Article, Illustration598 1971-07-07 3 For Singapore, a rare confrontation About 100 university students were privileged and fascinated spectators last night at something that has become very rare in Singapore a genuine debate between an MP and opposition leaders. Dr. Augustin Tan, the MP for Whampoa, Mr. Ang Kim Leong,598 words
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Article210 1971-07-07 3 The Asia-South Pacific Law Students' seminar was opened this morning by Dr. Toh Chin Chye, Vice-Chan-cellor of the University of Singapore, at the Hotel Equatorial. Today's speakers are Mr. Tommy Koh Thong Bee, Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Singapore, Mr. Tan Lee210 words
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181 1971-07-07 3 More than 200 delegates will attend the five-day Asian Christian Conference here next month. It will be officially opened by Dr. Goh Keng Swee, the Defence Minister, at the Conference Hall on August 8. The conference is being organised for the first time by181 words
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123 1971-07-07 3 The First Lady, Mrs. B. H. Sheares, was guest of honour at a luncheon given by the Asian Women's Welfare Association today at the home of the High Commissioner for India in Pierce Drive. A forum on books In the year 2000 will be123 words
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Article77 1971-07-07 3 Rome, Wednesday An American nun has been appointed to the second highest post ever held by a woman in the Vatican, officials announced. The Vatican news bulletin said Sister Thadjeak Kelly, 54, of San Francisco, has been named a department head in the sacred congregation for77 words
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239 1971-07-07 3 Mr. Wee Cho Yaw, president of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, has sent a letter to the Bank of China expressing the chamber's intention of sending a trade mission to China. It is believed that Mr Wee is seeking the help of the239 words
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Article95 1971-07-07 3 Mr. Martin Naden of the Public Works Department has been elected chairman of the technicians branch of the Amalgamated Union of Public Employees. Other office-bearers: Tan Lye Swee (Survey), vice chairman; Thampoo Panjacharam (Broadcasting), secretary; Sim Boh Kwang (PWD), Asst. Secretary; Teo Teck Klang (Met.), H. Secretary; K.95 words
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241 1971-07-07 3 The Public Service Commission granted a record 410 scholarships and training awards last year. It represented a fourfold increase over the 104 awards granted in 1962 and doubled the 221 awards in 1964. Most of the awards were obtained under such technical assistance scheme241 words
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Article162 1971-07-07 3 The National Theatre Trust will spend $70,000 to bring the world famous Brazilian musicale "Brasiliana Carnival in Rio" to perform here. The trust has Just concluded a contract with Mr. Mlecio Askanasy, its manager, for the company's appearance here for seven nights beginning July 18. The night162 words
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Article199 1971-07-07 3 Singapore manufacturers have been invited to take part in three international fairs within the next 11 months. The first is a trade fair in Bulgaria in September, to be followed by a fashion fair in London in October and an Australian trade fair next May.199 words
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Article125 1971-07-07 3 The Singapore Institute of Surveyors has planned a series of activities for its members during the coming fiscal year. Newly-elected secretary Mr. Lai Pang Fee said: "The programme will include career talks for students, regular dinner meetings and revision courses for students." The institute will also go all-out125 words
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Article, Illustration140 1971-07-07 3 Singing and dancing make their world go round. And they don't care two hoots about boyfriends or parties. Very unteenagelike you may think. But this is the life these four young lasses Fern Ping, 19, Loo Chee. 18. Shiao Yuen, 18, and Shiao Miaw (Little140 words
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Miscellaneous87 1971-07-07 3 At the cinema Lido: Company of Killers —1.45, 4, 6.30, 9.15. Capitol: Eyewitness 1.45, 4, 6.30, 9.30. Bex: The Love Auction (Mandarin) —1.45, 4, 6.30, 9.30. Sky: The Love Auction (Mandarin) —1.45, 4 t 6.30, 9.15. Boxy: The Love Auction (Mandarin) —1.45, 4.15, 7, 9.30. State: Long Ride From Hell87 words
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THE WORLD
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Article567 1971-07-07 4 Nixon men meet top UAR Minister, Reuter Cairo, Wednesday Egypt's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Mohammed Hafez Ismail, yesterday met two senior American officials here to spearhead a new diplomatic initiative by the United States to get the Suez Canal reopened. An officialReuter - 567 words
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255 1971-07-07 4 Reuter Moscow, Wednesday A new Soviet edition of memoirs by Russia's wartime ambassador to London, Mr. Ivan Malsky, omits criticisms of Joseph Stalin included when the work was first published here six years ago. The new one-volume version retains the title of the three-volumeReuter - 255 words
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Article53 1971-07-07 4 London. Wednesday.—A painting by French Impressionist. Mr. Renoir, wm sold for £483.000 to a London Stealer at Christie's auction rooms yesterday over 00.000 times mote than its price of about 18 in 1875. jrThe painting, Le rtcbeur a X* Ligne. shorn a. man fishing while his woman companion53 words
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Article204 1971-07-07 4 Reuter Damascus, Wednesday Syria yesterday announced a new agreement with the big West-ern-owned Iraq Petroleum Company (IPC), pushing up Syrian royallies on Iraqi oil pumped through this country to the Mediterranean. The agreement, which follows an initial breakdown in talks with the company lastReuter - 204 words
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Article119 1971-07-07 4 United Press International Beirut, Wednesday A large consignment of heavy weapons seized by Syrian authorities at the pent of Tattslrt* was destined to equip a new mechanised brigade of the Palestine Liberation Army, Palestinian sources said yesterday. They said the brtnde was being formed of »000 men, manyUnited Press International - 119 words
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245 1971-07-07 4 United Press International Perth, Wednesday The Australian Foreign Minister, Mr. Leslie Bury, said yesterday that his government would not recognise Communist China for a considerable time. Mr. Bury made the statement at the Liberal Party conference In Perth. He later flew to Kuala Lumpur forUnited Press International - 245 words
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Article215 1971-07-07 4 United Press International Saigon, Wednesday Captain Ernest Medina was returned to Vietnam against his will by the US army, early today for the first time since he was charged with the murder of 122 civilians at My Lai in 1968. Medina, who flew in aboard aUnited Press International - 215 words
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Article, Illustration439 1971-07-07 4 Wide-ranging talk with Whit lam A Canadian gift for Chinese leader Reuter Peking, Wednesday The Chinese Prime Minister, Mr. Chou Enlai has spelt out China's views on the events in Asia in the last two decade in a wide-ranging talks with Australia's opposition leader,Reuter - 439 words
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Article115 1971-07-07 4 Helsinki, Wednesday United States chief negotiator, Mr. Gerard Smith, said last night that he had returned to Helsinki for the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) with the Soviet Union with a renewed sense of purpose. The fifth phase of the 19-month-old negotiations starts tomorrow. Mr.115 words
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Article199 1971-07-07 4 Reuter Paris, Wednesday The Shah of Iran said in an interview published here yesterday that his forces would if necessary ensure the security of the Persian Gulf on their own once Britain Dulled out of the area. He said Iran did not want any other foreignReuter - 199 words
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Article281 1971-07-07 4 Moved to secret hideout Reuter Stockholm, Wednesday A Russian interpreter held by police since an apparent attempt to kidnap him by Soviet embassy officials was released and escorted to a secret address in Stockholm last night. He was Identified as Mikhail Yakuchin, 34, who came toReuter - 281 words
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142 1971-07-07 4 United Press International Kuching, Wednesday A combined Malaysian and Indonesian anti-Communist military operation this year had eliminated many terrorists along the Sa-rawakr-Kalim&ntan border. an Indonesian general said today. Brig. Gen. Soemadi said the operation conde named Suliman Dua (Goose) launched early this yearUnited Press International - 142 words
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Article, Illustration240 1971-07-07 4 Reuter London, Wednesday American actress Shelley Winters is fending off would-be suitors in her room on the 24th floor of a London hotel from hundreds of Britons who believe they have what it takes to be her fourth husband. The blonde Miss Winters, now 48,Reuter - 240 words
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332 1971-07-07 5 United Press International Saigon, Wednesday Vietnam's first typhoon of the year hit North Vietnam at more than 100 mph late last night after high winds and rain stopped nearly all fighting In South Vietnam's northern regions. US Seventh fleet ships moved aside andUnited Press International - 332 words
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Article322 1971-07-07 5 George Sibera - Hanoi willing to negotiate on latest peace offer By George Sibera Paris, Wednesday Viet Cong Foreign Minister, Madame Nguyen Thi Binh, has indicated that the peace package which she submitted to the United States last week is not inflexible. She called on President Nixon322 words
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Article175 1971-07-07 5 United Press International Saigon, Wednesday The Viet Cong is holding its own elections in some areas of South Vietnam to lay the groundwork for a shadow government and to counter the election of a new Saigon administration later this year. The latest American assessment ofUnited Press International - 175 words
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Article, Illustration270 1971-07-07 5 Learning to survive United Press International Cape Kennedy, Wednesday Apollo 15 astronauts David Scott, Alfred Worden and James Irwin started 20 days of launch site isolation yesterday in preparation for their flight to the moon on July 26. The three astronauts flew to the spaceport early yesterdayUnited Press International - 270 words
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221 1971-07-07 5 Pon Chantaraj - By Pon Chantaraj United Press International Vientiane, Wednesday Prime Minister Prince Souvanna Phouma has described as nothing constructive and new Communist Pathet Lao proposals for peace in Laos. Prince Souvanna's statement came in a 26-page annual report he read to the LaotianUnited Press International - 221 words
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Article328 1971-07-07 5 United Press International Phnom Penh, Wednesday Prime Minister, Mr. Lon Nol has appealed to Cambodians to win the economic war so that we can also defeat the enemy militarily. His nationwide speech over national radio was seen as a first step in applying harshUnited Press International - 328 words
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Article323 1971-07-07 5 Reuter Belfast, Wednesday Future prospects for the Harland and Wolff shipyard here Northern Ireland's biggest employer of labour perked up yesterday after the provincial government announced a package rescue plan and appointed Denmark's top shipbuilder to run the yard. For over a year the yard hasReuter - 323 words
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248 1971-07-07 5 Reuter Milan, Wednesday Forty-five people were detained and more than 30 taken to hospital after Italy's travelling pop music festival the "Cantaglro." ended in a riot here on Monday night. Doctors said one young policeman might be permanently blinded as a resultReuter - 248 words
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Article208 1971-07-07 5 United Press International Port Moresby, Wednesday About 30,000 native villagers have gathered on Mount Turu in New Guinea's Sepik district for today's cargo cult ceremony. Reports received here from the area yesterday show that most of the cult following are still expecting human sacrifices asUnited Press International - 208 words
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Advertisement143 1971-07-07 5 Kathmandu Seoul Delhi Dacca Hong Penang Kuala Lumpur Djakarta BH Saigon Pnnom Penh Manila Sydney Thai International's Experience is service. A few vital extra inches of leggetting bigger all the time. Now Thai room. Food that sets a standard for other DC-8s and DC-9s fly over 200 internation- airlines. And143 words
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WORLD COMMENT
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Article, Illustration1277 1971-07-07 6 For Britain's old trading partners there's little to be happy about, says Malcolm Subhan in Brussels Will the Commonwealth survive Britain's entry into the European Common Market? The debate, muted until the Luxembourg agreement on the terms of entry, now looks like turning into1,277 words
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820 1971-07-07 6 Arthur Dommen - The Laotian Communists have their own difficulties with Hanoi's troops From Arthur Dommen Los Angeles Times Pathet Lao leader Prince Souphanouvong appears to be having an increasingly difficult time maintaining discipline within the ranka of his followers in the face of the unprecedentedLos Angeles Times - 820 words
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1192 1971-07-07 6 Lee Lescaze - FALLING RICE PRICES ON WORLD MARKET A BLOW FOR RANGOON ADMINISTRATION From Lee Lescaze Washington Post An exemplary worker in Burma's State Monopolies is rewarded with a two-week vacation, without his family, at a seaside or mountain resort and the title "Model Worker." HeWashington Post - 1,192 words
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Article, Illustration1164 1971-07-07 7 Chin Kim Shek - The takeover of a local firm by Slater Walker, the BritishAustralian investment company, aroused interest and some controversy in business and investing circles. In this article a lecturer in the School of Accountancy and Administration summarises what actually happened, and comments on the1,164 words
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Article1228 1971-07-07 7 PANG CHENG LIAN - Despite the recent resignations of three leaders of the Peoples' Front, the central executive committee is confident that the party can succeed. PANG CHENG LIAN discusses some possible reasons for the resignation of Mr. Lui Boon .Poh, the former Secretary-General, and assesses the party's viability. PANG1,228 words
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The Voice of the Press
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Article180 1971-07-07 7 What other newspapers are saying We have received a number of letters from readers who claim to be either freshmen or undergrades deploring the vulgarity and obscenity into which the whole business of ragging has sunk in both the Singapore Polytechnic and the University of Singapore.180 words
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Article221 1971-07-07 7 It is reported that the US Supreme Court has ruled that the New York Times and the Washington Post have the right to continue publishing all their secret documents on US Involvement in the Vietnam War. The New York Times incident has aroused worldwide because: One, it221 words
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Article272 1971-07-07 7 As the only organisation which represents the economic Interest of the Malays since its formation more than 15 years ago, the Singapore Malay Chamber of Commerce must have undertaken many projects. The question which is now being asked by most people is: What is the outcome of these272 words
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Article220 1971-07-07 7 We all like a good ironical tale, and so everyone should have enjoyed this one. The scene was menacing and familiar demonstrating student radicals and riot police sharing the street. They could come to blows any moment. Suddenly one of the demonstrators halted, bent down and began groping220 words
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401 1971-07-07 8 Mr. Eisaku Sato's Cabinet reshuffle is far more thorough-going than might have been expected from a Prime Minister who plans to retire in 15 months. Of the major figures in the outgoing Cabinet, only Mr. Takeo Fukuda retains his seat: He goes from Finance to401 words
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'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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Article126 1971-07-07 8 My friend, John, was one of those who greeted the news of the big campaign against pirate taxis with a pinch of salt. There were at least 10,000 of them, he said, and you cannot get rid of them in a few days or even a126 words
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Article256 1971-07-07 8 What a pity that one of George Thomson's recent works is not readily available here. I am referring to his 42page booklet entitled Problems of Strategy in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, and it is Number Five in a series called Strategy Papers Issued by the National256 words
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Article, Illustration800 1971-07-07 8 DICK WILSON - DICK WILSON The proposition that a knowledge of Chinese language and culture is necessary to an understanding of Singapore, which was the main burden of my column last week, has provoked a number of contrary reactions from readers. I detect two800 words
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Letters
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Article449 1971-07-07 8 PETER M. WILLIAMS - PETER M. WILLIAMS Mr. David Marshall's statement published in your paper on July 2 "that it was unfortunate that Singaporeans brought up in the Asian tradition of Confucianism bent with the storm" is indeed novel. In the first place, whether Confucianism is Eart of the Asian tradition449 words
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Article157 1971-07-07 8 S.V. SATHIYAN - S.V. SATHIYAN Through the courtesy of your columns, I would like the distinguished propagandist Mrs. Felice LeonSon to answer these simple questions: Who wrote the masterpiece that you gave away so generously free of charge, of course, to the general public on Thursday? Ministry of Culture157 words
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Article159 1971-07-07 8 K.C. MAKHOTA - K.C. MAKHOTA Your complainant Mr: Joe Desker gave a comprehensive list of defects pertaining to a certain public lavatory. I would like to add something about HDB lifts which are often mistaken for lavatories. Why is it that every new lift installed in HDB flats attracts defilement159 words
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Article197 1971-07-07 8 COUNTRYMAN Singapore 3 - COUNTRYMAN Singapore 3 It is not usual for someone to have a pair of scissors and a paper-bag ready when "Disgusted S.T. July 3" got part of her hair snipped, in a bus. Well, I guess the "maniac" has sent her hair to the wigindustry,197 words
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Article90 1971-07-07 8 NG CHANG WANG - NG CHANG WANG I refer to your article on "The guide books that distort the facts" (N.N. of June 3) and wish to state that guide books are not textbooks. As such, the use of guide books does not require specific approval from this Ministry. The90 words
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Article, Illustration3621 1971-07-07 9 5bC Continuing New Nation's exclusive series from the Washington Post PENTAGON PAPERS At 4.30 p.m. on No- vember 1, 1963, a few hours before he was murdered, President Diem of South Vietnam telephoned the US Ambassador, Mr. Henry Cabot Lodge,3,621 words
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796 1971-07-07 10 Patrick de Souza - Experienced men in big demand CAREERS By Patrick de Souza A graduate mechanical engineer with 10 years experience could about ask his k>wn salary here. This is the view of an engineering consultant, Mr. J. A. Stone. "There is a serious shortage of graduate engineers796 words
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Article, Illustration195 1971-07-07 10 The Chinese Society of the University of Singapore is, planning a special programme for the new academic year, according to an editorial in the latest issue of its bulletin, the Hueishin. There will be debates, oratorical and literary competitions, games, pugilistic courses, excursions, picnics, camps and tours.195 words
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Article, Illustration636 1971-07-07 10 EDUCATION Student's Forum today takes you to the Convent of Holy Infant Jesus where Elizabeth Choo asks the .question: Marie Loh, 18, Pre-U n Science: "A national youth organisation would be able to work for common goals. So far we have had636 words
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Article, Illustration384 1971-07-07 10 TIME WHEN TEACHER AND PRINCIPAL HIGHLY DEDICATED TO SCHOOL Respect for the teacher and principal was firmly rooted in school life in the past, according to the president of the Leprosy Relief Association, Mrs. K. Medora. This respect came from tne fact that many teachers »nd384 words
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Advertisement166 1971-07-07 10 The 1970 Nobel Prize for Literature was awarded to the Russian writer, Alexander Solzhenitsyn for "the ethical force for which he has pursued the indispensable traditions of Russian literature? His book, One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich, is now a Penguin book. To be published soon by Penguin166 words
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1056 1971-07-07 11 Trish Sheppard - A woman delegate to Con-Con speaks out From Trish Sheppard "What we want in the Philippines is less politics," says Mrs. Maria Clara Lobregat. "If we had less politics we'd have less corruption, less poverty and a healthier economy We are potentially a very rich1,056 words
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Article, Illustration724 1971-07-07 11 Nalla Tan - WOMEN OF TODAY HAVE. A TERKIFIC CHOICE IN MEN OF MEN AND WOMEN By Nalla Tan I have often wondered what it is that makes men desirable to women. And the more I've thought about it, the more complex the whole thing becomes, because724 words
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Article, Illustration715 1971-07-07 11 Scores team the Chinese *shaV harp as a hobby from toe a Twenty three year old Ou Yang Leang Tpng is providing the ladles (and a few men) of Singapore with a fascinating hobby. Housewives, teachers, typists and schoolgirls, their ages ranging from715 words
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Article, Illustration154 1971-07-07 11 The 'plain swimsuit is a little like the classic black dress. Itte ageless, it can be v dressed up or down (surprisingly enough) and is never out of place. The ftrength of the simply tailored swimsult is the fact that it features no gimmicks. Its154 words
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Advertisement33 1971-07-07 11 Y Remember Malaysia for its INDIAN MUSLIM FOOD > No one, Occidental or Oriental, can resist a menu served at our restaurants. BILAL RESTAURANT 33. JALAN AM PANG-KUALA LUMPUR-PHONE *****. 40. JALANIPOH-KUALA LUMPUR-PHONE *****.33 words
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Article1150 1971-07-07 12 TRENDS AND MOVES IN THE MAJOR STOCK EXCHANGE COUNTERS 1979-1971 1 wk. 4 wk*. Closing Price last Dirid P/E TornHigh Low ftfO ago Stock Buyers Sellers sale Yield Ratio Over INDUSTRIALS 2.63 1.68 1.82 1.81 Allied Chocolate 1.88 1.89 6.6N 13.7 9 1.90 0.84* 1.36 1.40 Ben1,150 words
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Article59 1971-07-07 12 Brussels, Wednesday.—The EEC commission has proposed a first step towards a common trading policy with China, North Korea, North Vietnam and Mongolia. The Common Market's top executive body has proposed to the Six's decision-mak-ing council of ministers that a certain number of imported products59 words
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Article241 1971-07-07 12 Reuter Brussels, Wednesday Negotiations tor a trade agreement between Japan and the Common Market resumed here yesterday after a nin month break, but made only limited progress, informed sources said. Yesterday's 2J-hour session concentrated on the EEC's insistence that any trade accord should have aReuter - 241 words
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468 1971-07-07 12 Bonn, Wednesday French President Georges Pompidou and West German Chancellor Willy Brandt ended a two-day summit yesterday but the key question of the floating west German mark was still unresolved. The currency question was the only conflicting note in an otherwise harmonious meeting between468 words
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Article44 1971-07-07 12 JAKARTA, Wad.— Indonesia's exports in the tint half of tbfe re«r into Tied uatOSJOO.000 an increase of 7.4 per cent over lest year. Trade Minister Professor Bamltro DJoJohadOaroSotSd en eoooomlq cabinet meeting today that exports exc lodine crude oU reached UBsMs^oo,ooo.44 words
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Article244 1971-07-07 12 Allied Cbem 32% Alcoa 62% Am Brands 45% Am Cu 34% Am Motor* AT A T 45% A ft P 19% Anaconda 18% Avon Pd Beth Steel 23 Boeing 19% Caterp Trac 48% Chrysler 26% Coca-Cola 103 Control Data 58% Com CU Wk* 254% Dow Chem 98%244 words
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507 1971-07-07 12 P O opting out of cargo liners if no rates rise A grim warning to governments and shippers came recently from the chairman of the P and O Group that the group will not invest In cargo liner shipping, either container or conventional, unless it is given an opportunity of507 words
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587 1971-07-07 12 United Press International New York, Wednesday The stock market closed slightly higher on moderate turnover yesterday. Analysts said a i-point hike in the prime interest rate by several large banks slowed demand for stocks, even though the action came as littleUnited Press International - 587 words
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308 1971-07-07 12 Reuter London, Wednesday The market was narrowly mixed in very quiet trading. The lack of an overnight lead from Wall Street and the latest UK retail sales statistics dampened activity. Towards the close the Financial Times index was down 0.4 at 383.5. GEC wasReuter - 308 words
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Advertisement59 1971-07-07 12 NIXON URGED TO HALT PRIME RATE INCREASE BY BANKS GIFT PROBLEMS? CONSULT NEW NATION'S SHOPPING GUIDE a W&9&M A wide selection of products and shopping ideas are featured every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday in our Shopping Guide to help you solve your gift problems. You need hot trudge from store59 words
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Advertisement9 1971-07-07 12 TALKS REOPEN ON JAPAN BID TO JOIN BIG SIX9 words
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Article, Illustration380 1971-07-07 13 Jeffrey Low - CAMERA ON SCHOOLS Words: Jeffrey Low The scene at Chinese Swimming Club has for the past month been totally dominated by schools having their annual swimming meet. And yesterday was no exception when the pool area was again filled with the happy faces of competitors andPictures: Ali Yusoff - 380 words
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Article1749 1971-07-07 14 JEFFREY LOW - m she WITH JEFFREY LOW During the last seven days, messages have been flowing in to bless the Second Schools International tourney here with great success. The nine-nation competition. to be held from July 24 to 31. has already received world recognition after the International1,749 words
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Article132 1971-07-07 14 London, Wednesday. Frivolities ended yesterday. Jack Nicklaus, shooting a four-under 69, gave no more advice and there were no "rubber snake" antics from a somewhat testy Lee Trevino as golf's current big two honed their game for today's start of the 100 th British Open championship. The132 words
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Article91 1971-07-07 14 Newport, Wales, Wednes-day—Top-seeded Australian Ken Rosewall coasted Into the third round of the men's singles in the Welsh Open tennis championships here yesterday taking only 35 minutes, to crush American Jim Ward of Alabama 6-1. 6-1. In DUBLIN, Australian Margaret Court scored another easy win in the91 words
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Article, Illustration42 1971-07-07 14 -Picture by Jerry Seh.-Picture by Jerry Seh. - 42 words
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Article155 1971-07-07 14 Stockholm, Wednesday.— Kipchoge Keino of Kenya, the 1500 metres Olympic champion, last night ran the fastest mile in the world this year, clocking 3min. 54.4 sec. at the Stockholm International Athletics Games. The Kenyan's time, on a damp cinder track, was only I.3sec. outside his155 words
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Article38 1971-07-07 14 Moscow, Wednesday.—The second game in the semifinals of the competitors tournament for the world chess championship between former champion Titran Petrosyan and grand master Viktor Eorchnoi ended in a draw on the 37th move here yesterday.38 words
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Article, Illustration2231 1971-07-07 15 Blue Peter takes a look at the newcomers: The pick of the newcomers entered for the forthcoming Agong's Gold Cup Meeting which begins on 10th July is just Twiggy. She is a four-year-old chestnut Australian mare by Just Great out of Miss Legato. She2,231 words
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Article216 1971-07-07 15 From Blue Peter in Kuala Lumpur Kenshawn did a smart gallop on a good track here this morning, sprinting 3f in 38 4/5 with Moses Lee astride. Nonpariel strode out fluently over 3f in 37, the fastest time of the morning. Lemon Tree was eager to gallop216 words
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305 1971-07-07 15 London, Wednesday Opening batsman Aftab Gul and spin bowler Pervez Sajjad were the heroes of the Pakistani cricketers eve-of-Test victory over Derbyshire here yesterday. The touring team won by eight wickets and now go into tomorrow's third and final Test against England at Leeds305 words
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Article564 1971-07-07 15 Two interesting highlights will be featured in the star-studded Police Sports Association annual athletic championships at Thomson Road on Saturday starting at 2 p.m. Someone to break the 13-year-old pole vault record; the farewell appearance of "iron man" Eknath Mane. The pole vault record of564 words
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Article30 1971-07-07 15 Vienna, Wednesday— Vastly Stankovich of the Soviet Union won the gold medal in the men's individual foil event in the world fencing championships here last night.30 words
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Article22 1971-07-07 15 Singapore Combined Schools will meet Toto Pools in a friendly soccer match at Jalan Besar stadium today. Kick-off: 5.15 pjn.22 words
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315 1971-07-07 15 Winston Sng - By Winston Sng The sport of parachuting will be given a big boost in the Republic during in August's Pesta Sukan. There will be a parachuting demonstration at the official opening of the Pesta Sukan on Aug 7 at the Farrer Park Ground315 words
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Article154 1971-07-07 15 Paris, Wednesday—Walter Godefroot of Belgium won yesterday's ninth stage of the Tour De France cycle race, a hilly 153-kilo-metre (95 miles) ride from Clermont Ferrand to this central France City, heart of the French bicycle industry. Belgian ace Eddy Merckx, apparently tired by a154 words
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Article38 1971-07-07 15 London, Wednesday. Australian Ken Fleteher, the former Wimbledon doubles champion, is to be married in London in two weeks time. His bride will be linka OstroumofT, whom he met in Hong Kong two years ago.38 words
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Advertisement260 1971-07-07 14 PETS FOR SALE TWO IMPORTED cream male Pekingese Puppies Sire Australian Champion. Telephone *****1 after 5.00 p.m. SHOPPING GUIDE PLAN YOUR SHOPPING AT HOMt SCI THB SHOPPING QUID! ON PACK 10 KVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY. TUITION CROCHET AND KNITTING CLASSES for beginners and advanced. Enquiries Telephone Singapore *****0. SAFETY260 words
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Miscellaneous124 1971-07-07 14 DR. KILDARE I J| by Ken Bald r 1 .1 L AND I WASN'T THE ONLY ONE WHO SHOOK WHEN THE OLD MAN THUNDERED. PRESIDENTS, KINGS AND SUNDRY HEADS OF STATE QUAKED AT THE MERE MENTION OF HIS NAME. i SURE I LISTENED TO THE SENATOR WHO DIDN'T HE HAD124 words
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Miscellaneous284 1971-07-07 14 NEW NATION CROSSWORD ■■l ■■l 6 Rubber tree. 7 Change of address. 8 Peraon acting for another. 9 Walts on. 10 Vibrating sound: Scot. 11 Senseless. 12 Thicket of small trees. 13 Snorer. 21 Characterize briefly. 23 Unethical user of another's work friendship, etc. 26 Blackbird or thrush. 30 Aromatic284 words
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Miscellaneous553 1971-07-07 15 (SET Cut aieng acned i,«p< NEW NATION MONEYWORDS T' j WEDNESDAY I Cut Mt and p>a witk atker cougens Pistinf ustructicns appear kelew. Naae (Mr/Mrs./Mi«). Cut aititf Ottel lines CLUES FOR T-3 1. Area of cultivated grass. 4. Pert, impudent girl. 2. An organized company. 5. One of an identical553 words
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Article, Illustration70 1971-07-07 16 Twenty-two-year old Miyoko Ogawa is pretty and charming. But she may not be your kind of girl. And th at's because she enjoys doing things which not many people appreciate. Like playing the guitar and reading poems. However, these do not take up all her time. Miyoko70 words
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238 1971-07-07 16 Soviet scientists have devised a system for making muscles sing "like a key of a piano," the news agency Tass said yesterday. The agency said athletes, skilled workers and crippled patients will be able to improve their motor skills by memorising and "playing" tunes238 words
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146 1971-07-07 16 Furniture dealer Herbert Hardy has found a way around the English trading laws which make it illegal to sell furniture on Sundaysyesterday he was selling carrots and giving the furniture away as gifts. Mr. Hardy, 62, collided with the law when his company146 words
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Article122 1971-07-07 16 Norman Micherson, a burly Welsh miner, has set a world record by drinking 62 pints of draught Guinness in one hour. Norman had read in the Guinness Book of Records that the most extreme recorded drinking feat was achieved by a man who drank 54 pints122 words
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Article345 1971-07-07 16 Herbert Teo - By Herbert Teo The jumbo jets are here and air hostesses are now finding that it is not all glamour in their profession high above the clouds. According to Pan-Am air hostess Sandy McNett, serving on board the Boeing 747 jet is "harder" than345 words
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Article48 1971-07-07 16 AH FOOK: Student Viewpoint over Channel Five last night was a great success. It should be a regular weekly programme instead of Combat. MEI LIN: I agree. It's a good opportunity for students to express their views. What do YOU think? Write in to the Editor.48 words
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Advertisement216 1971-07-07 16 V, I HOTEL SINGAPORE di I MONDAY TUESDAY Scalopini Imperial Goulash Szegedine Paupiettes Of Beef Potted Chicken au Whisky Frog Legs Provencale Fish Quenelles A La King WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Escalopes Of Veal Marsala Hungarian Chicken Goulash Chicken Liver A La Veneto German Sauerbraten Fish Curry Bombay Style Shrimps With Pernod216 words
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Miscellaneous408 1971-07-07 16 5 Singapore 3.00 Opening followed by Housewives' 3.40 For the Family (C) 4.10 A Diary of Events in Singapore This Week (C) 4.15 Days of Our Lives 4.55 Close 6.05 Opening followed by Huckleberry Hound 6.30 News in Brief 6.35 What Others Say (E) 6.50 Science Report 7.05 Alfred Hitchcock408 words
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Miscellaneous442 1971-07-07 16 Trust your lueky star IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are a highly Independent individual who combines great personal sympathy with the kind of agressiveness that, were it not for that sympathy, would alienate you rather than endear you to your friends. You know how to mix determination with442 words
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