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Title Section15 1971-07-22 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Thursday evening, July 22, 1971 No. 159 Price 15 cents NEW NATION15 words
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Article13 1971-07-22 1 Police reported a total of 32 accidents yesterday. Four were serious.13 words
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Article132 1971-07-22 1 Trading In the stock market this morning was fairly active. However, prices were steady around yesterday's closing levels. In the Industrials, Haw Par was traded down from $2.35 to $2.31 on selling pressure. Public Bank dropped further to $1.27 a loss of 2 cents against yesterday's closing132 words
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Article76 1971-07-22 1 Washington, Thursday The secretary of Senator John McClellan, currently leading a probe into organised crime, was robbed at gunpoint by two men in an office of the US Senate. It was the first daylight robbery inside a Senate building that veteran policemen could recall. The robbers76 words
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Article27 1971-07-22 1 LATE NEWS Tokyo, Thursday. Five men died from gas poisoning while cleaning out a tank at a fish meal plant at Shlzuoka last night.27 words
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791 1971-07-22 1 Sunny Wee - Economists reckon that full employment reached and now more jobs than workers By Sunny Wee Singapore has reached full employment status, according to labour experts and economists. This opinion has been computed on the International reckoning that a country is said to have full employment791 words
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285 1971-07-22 1 Reuter Hone Kong, Thursday Hong Kong was virtually paralysed today as it braced itself for Typhoon Lucy which was slowly moving across the South China Sea almost directly towards the British colony. The typhoon with gusts of 65 knots—the biggest storm inReuter - 285 words
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Article48 1971-07-22 1 Typhoon Lucy today Indirectly brought a heavy shower to Singapore. An officer of the Meteorological office in the airport said: "The typhoon affected the stability of the atmosphere orer Singapore resulting in showers accompanied by thunder. Water consumption yesterday was mark at 1012 million gallons.48 words
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Article28 1971-07-22 1 Panama City, Thursday— Children will be barred from watching television or listening to the radio here after 8 p.m., under new censorship regulations announced yesterday.28 words
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Article, Illustration126 1971-07-22 1 The driver of this car escaped with small cuts on his hands and legs when It skidded, crashed Into a railing and turned turtle at Jalan Toa Payoh today. Mr. Soon Pol Wah, 28, was treated as an outpatient at the126 words
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335 1971-07-22 1 Bonn, Thursday Twenty-five people, most of them holidaymakers, died in the wreckage of an International Express train which left the rails and plunged down an embankment near Muellheim yesterday. One of the six coaches which left the line smashed into a house335 words
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Article22 1971-07-22 1 Tokyo. Thursday. Japan's first scientific observation satellite will be launched on September 20, the Tokyo University's Space Institute said yesterday.22 words
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437 1971-07-22 1 Ng Foo Ngok - By Ng Foo Ngok The Singapore Arts Council has scrapped its plans to build an art academy in the Republic. Mr. Fong Sip Chee, president of the council, announced this today and gave four reasons for shelving the project. He said: "Singapore has437 words
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Advertisement27 1971-07-22 1 Scratchings and the barrier draw for Penang races: See Page 15 NZI BIG BUSINESS LISTENS WHEN NZI TALKS INSURANCE NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE Honqkonq Bank Cha'ntoefs Ti»l *****127 words
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230 1971-07-22 2 Kuala Lumpur, Thursday The Churches Counselling Centre here will soon start a 24-hour SOS telephone service. A member of the centre's board of directors, Rev. Denis C. Dutton, said yesterday that volunteers are now being trained for the suicide prevention programme.230 words
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Article63 1971-07-22 2 Paris, Thursday—American jazz singer Ettla Fitzgerald, hit by eye trouble, was examined last night in her Paris hotel suite by a leading US specialist and ordered to rest here for a few days before returning home for treatment. Miss Fitzgerald, the First Lady of jazz, flew here63 words
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Article34 1971-07-22 2 Mr. T. A. Mugam of the Customs Central Narcotics Intelligence Bureau will speak on aspects of drug addiction in Singapore at the Queenstown branch library at 3 p.m. Tomorrow. Admission is free.34 words
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Article, Illustration191 1971-07-22 2 The 24th president of the Inner Wheel Club, Mrs. Amina Jumabhoy, wears the chain of office with a feeling of trepidation but not without enthusiasm. Past president, Mrs. Mavis Lewis officially installed her as new leader at last night's gala dinner at the191 words
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287 1971-07-22 2 Kuala Lumpur, Thursday The Faculty of Law for the University of Malaya is to be up next year, Prof. Ahmad Ibrahim, deputy ViceChancellor and Professor of Law Studies in her Faculty of Economics and Administration said here yesterday. He said the initial intake287 words
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Article65 1971-07-22 2 Washington. Thursday. Malaysia Airlines, (which will begin operations In January 1973. has placed an order worth about US$4l,-500,000 for six Boeing advanced 737 twin Jet aircraft, Boeing announced here yesterday. Deliveries will begin in July, 1972, with two jets that month, followed by three In August and65 words
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Article27 1971-07-22 2 The 81glap Citizens' consultative committee will hold a baby show at the Slglap Community Centre on August 7 as part of its National Day celebrations.27 words
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127 1971-07-22 2 Two Malaysian girls, dressed as Grecian princesses, will add a touch of ancient glamour when they welcome 700 guests to the Aquarius Ball at The Shangri-la Hotel on July 31. The "princesses" will be among 80 guests members of the Advertisers' Association127 words
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Article33 1971-07-22 2 The Ramakrishna Mission Kalalmagal Tamil School in Ylo Chu Rang Road will start a Primary One gngiifh course In January next year. Children can be registered for class from July 26.33 words
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231 1971-07-22 2 Part backdated to 1969 The United Overseas Bank has agreed to pay its 550 employees a bonus this year equivalent to four months' salary. This will include the usual 2£ months' bonus plus another li months' in ex-gratia payments. A bank spokesman231 words
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Article125 1971-07-22 2 The Freshmen Orientation Committee of the University of Singapore Students' Union will hold a forum on intellectuals: architects of a developing society at King Edward VII Hall, Outram Road General Hospital, at 7.15 tonight. The Singapore finals of the ASEAN Youth Forum organised by the125 words
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Article24 1971-07-22 2 The Chinese YMCA will conduct a beginners' course in taekwon-do at tne Queenstown Luth e r a n Church gymnasium from August 2.24 words
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Article56 1971-07-22 2 The Singapore Chess Federation's 21st annual City of Singapore versus University of Singapore chess match for the MacDonald challenge cup will be held at Cairnhill community centre on Sunday at 3 p.m. Mrs. Lim Kok Ann, wife of the president of the federation, will present56 words
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188 1971-07-22 2 Twenty-one postmen woke up this morning without complaining about aching feet. For yesterday they took on a new method of mail delivery on scooters instead of their traditional bicycles. The Postal Department has brought 21 Vespa scooters to save them from the usual188 words
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311 1971-07-22 2 Mr. Chan Chleu Kiat, Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Director of Education, has urged schools to foster in children a love for the arts. "The emphasis here should be one on integration of the Individual towards the arts311 words
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Article71 1971-07-22 2 Jakarta, Thursday. A committee has been formed here to prepare a conference of experts on natural disaster control in the Association of South-East Asian Nations (Asean) region. The conference will probably be held here in October, says the Ministry of Social Welfare. Asean is composed of Indonesia,71 words
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Article31 1971-07-22 2 New York, Thursday.— Singapore has given USSIS,I47 in response to UN Secretary General U Thant's appeal for funds to assist East Pakistani refugees in India, it was announced yesterday.31 words
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Article35 1971-07-22 2 The Learning and living Department of the Chinese 7MCA Is conducting two French courses for beginners and at intermediate level from August 2. The fees are: $4O for members and $45 for non-members.35 words
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254 1971-07-22 2 Kuala Lumpur, Thursday Malaysia's work for the education of the deaf has received International recognition with an invitation to Mrs. Yahaya Isa, principal of the Federation School for the Deaf, to sit on an international conference committee sponsored by the United Nations. The254 words
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Miscellaneous81 1971-07-22 2 Weather In world 96—78 89—71 93—79 88—76 89-86 80—71 77—68 91—82 89—75 72—63 75—54 73—61 78—65 71—51 Melbourne 60—43 Perth 54—43 Singapore Weather forecast from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Isolated showers In the afternoon. The weather for the 24 hours to 8 a.m. today: Max. temp.—BB.7 Mln. temp.—73.9 Total81 words
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Article, Illustration327 1971-07-22 3 President Sheares yesterday opened the second session of the Second Parliament with a brisk but colourful ceremony. Large crowds of office workers and school children lined St. Andrew's Road and High Street to watch the ceremonial opening, the last of which was held in 1968 by the327 words
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Article424 1971-07-22 3 It loses $600,000 The Public Utilities Board has lost at least $600,000 in revenue during the past two months because of the Save Water Campaign to prevent water rationing in the Republic. The estimated figure of $600,000 is conservative as it has been calculated424 words
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250 1971-07-22 3 The Young Americans, a group of singers from high schools and colleges, invaded the University of Singapore campus yesterday. After touring the whole campus, the group of 38 ended up in Students' Union House where they had tea with local students and then sang250 words
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211 1971-07-22 3 Kuala Lumpur, Thursday "The National University is to introduce an evaluation system to find out the extent of the success of its courses, Vice-Chancel-lor Dato (Dr.) Arlffin bin Ngah Marzukl announced yesterday. Under the system, students will be required to answer211 words
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Advertisement186 1971-07-22 3 1 1 V-', I V m k 1 pHeart disease can happen to anyone. One fnimrfe a is apparently healthy and full of lifethe next he's an empty place at the table. You see, the trouble with heart disease is that people don't like to think about it. And the186 words
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THE WORLD
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108 1971-07-22 4 Reuter Canberra, Thursday Australia's Immigration Minister, Dr. James Forbes, yesterday denied that Australia based its immigration policy on racial bigotry and superiority. He was commenting on South Australian Premier Donald Dunstan's criticism of Australia's Immigration policy In Singapore last week. Mr. Dunstan referred to "racialReuter - 108 words
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Article101 1971-07-22 4 Brisbane, Thursday. Police arrested 36 demonstrators In street clashes with students yesterday during a 24-hour general strike against proclamation of a state of emergency In Queensland for a visit by the South African Sprlnboks Rugby Union team. About 125,000 workers throughout Queens land went on strike101 words
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Article250 1971-07-22 4 New Nation Foreign Service Washington, Thursday President Nixon and the Secretary of State, Mr. William Rogers, have clamped down a complete blackout on all official news and comment on relations between the US and China to avoid compromising Mr. Nixon's projected visit to China. White HouseNew Nation Foreign Service - 250 words
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Article, Illustration509 1971-07-22 4 Snedden: No threat to switch from sterling New Nation Foreign Service Canberra, Thursday The Australian Treasurer, Mr. Billy Snedden, has denied that Australia ever threatened to switch its sterling reserves to dollars or sold and said it had never entertained moving out of sterling during Britain'sNew Nation Foreign Service - 509 words
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329 1971-07-22 4 Reuter Washington, Thursday A new Senate attempt to block American financing of Thai troops in Laos was launched yesterday amid Press reports that a Thai Army regiment has established bases in Western Laos. Senator Stuart Symington introduced an amendmentReuter - 329 words
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Article321 1971-07-22 4 Take in China, two Vietnams... United Press International Belgrade, Thursday Earl Warren, former Chief Justice of the United States, told lawyers from around the world yesterday that UN membership for Communist China, the two Germanys, the two Koreas and the two Vietnams is "essential." Earl Warren spokeUnited Press International - 321 words
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Article152 1971-07-22 4 United Press International Jakarta, Thursday A former rebel leader whom critics say the government sent abroad to pave the way for a victory of the administration backed Sekber Golkar in North Sumatra arrived yesterday to an offical welcome by Presdent Suharto. Mr. Daub Beureueh, a keyUnited Press International - 152 words
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Article103 1971-07-22 4 New York, Thursday.— Members of the controversial "Living Theatre" group claimed here yesterday that 15 of their troupe were held prisoner, beaten and forced Into signing confessions on charges of drug possession in Brazil. Three of the actors were released and returned to New York,103 words
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Article60 1971-07-22 4 Washington. Thursday.— President Nixon yesterday formally asked the Senate to ratify an international treaty drawn up early this year barring the placing of nuclear weapons on the seabed. Sixty-nine countries have so far signed the treaty, which President Nixon said he considers to be in60 words
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236 1971-07-22 4 Reuter New York, Thursday Audience and stars danced in the street at a party here last night when Fiddler on the Roof becomes Broadway's longest ever running musical, breaking the record held by Hello Dolly. Fiddler—Eased on the Yiddish works of Sholom Aleichem—lastReuter - 236 words
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Article199 1971-07-22 4 Reuter Cape Kennedy, Thursday The Apollo-15 astronauts passed "with flying colours" yesterday when they had their last major physical examination before setting out for the moon on Monday. Reporting the result of the examination, Dr. Charles Berry, the space agency medical director, said the threeReuter - 199 words
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Article53 1971-07-22 4 Perth, Thursday—Former Australian Test cricketer Norman O'Neill has shattered the world egg-throwing record. O'Neill threw an egg 254 ft lOin at the Western Australian cricket ground here yesterday to outclass Australian Test wicket-keeper Rodney Marsh and former English Test bowler Peter Loader. _,His e Bg was caught53 words
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Article25 1971-07-22 4 London, Thuradry Malaysia's new High Commissioner, Tan Sri Abdul Aziz bin Yeop, yesterday presented his letters of commission to Queen Elizabeth.25 words
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193 1971-07-22 4 Reuter New York, Thursday The Boeing aircraft company has made design studies for a dou-ble-decker, longerbodied 747 jumbo Jet that could carry up to 1,000 passengers. Mr. Rowland Brown, in charge of product development in Boeing's 747 division, said in Seattle yesterday: |"The 747Reuter - 193 words
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Article56 1971-07-22 4 Jakarta, Thursday.—Jakarta Governor Lleut.-Gen-eral All Sadikin yesterday ordered that all city buses should be limited to a top speed of 25 mph following a crash on Tuesday in which four people died. Police said that the crash in Jakarta's main street Jalan Thamrin occurred when two56 words
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252 1971-07-22 5 United Press International Washington, Thursday A mystery witness testified yesterday that he paid huge bribes to public officers to stay out of Jail, including several thousand dollars to New York Supreme Court Justice, Mr. Mitchell Schewitzer, whom he described asUnited Press International - 252 words
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Article, Illustration196 1971-07-22 5 Reuter Washington, Thursday Dr. Glenn Seaborg, the brilliant chemist who directed America's nuclear energy programme for three presidents, resigned yesterday as chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission (A.E.C.). He is returning to the University of California at Berkeley to continue his research into transuraniumReuter - 196 words
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Article33 1971-07-22 5 Ottawa, Thursday.— Mr. Huang Hua, first ambassador to Canada of the People's Republic of China, will arrive here tomorrow to take up his post, the External Affairs Department announced yesterday.33 words
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Article385 1971-07-22 5 Reuter Cairo, Thursday An unofficial Egyptian delegation has gone to Khartoum to probe the intentions of the young army officers who deposed President Nimeiry In a coup three days ago. Khartoum air port is still closed to normal traffic, but informed sources said permission was obtainedReuter - 385 words
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Article231 1971-07-22 5 Reuter Washington, Thursday The White House yesterday gave Taiwan a renewed assurance on US defence commitments after the Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted to repeal the 1955 Formosa Resolution. The resolution, pushed through Congress after China seized a Nationaiistheld off-shore island and seemed poised for moreReuter - 231 words
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383 1971-07-22 5 New Nation Foreign Service New Delhi, Thursday India has summarily rejected a proposal to station United Nations observers on the Indian side of the border with East Pakistan, a senior official of the Foreign Ministry said yesterday. The official said the government has toldNew Nation Foreign Service - 383 words
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456 1971-07-22 5 Reuter Saigon, Thursday About 10,000 South Vietnamese troops have regrouped in south-east Cambodia to forestall North Vietnamese attacks across the border during elections in South Vietnam in August and October. For 48 hours American 852 bombers continuously pounaed suspected North Vietnamese army concentrationsReuter - 456 words
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158 1971-07-22 5 Reuter Washington, Thursday The Senate foreign relations committee yesterday voted to end the Central Intelligence Agency's under-cover financing of Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty both based in Munich, West Germany. The committee authorised US$35 million for open government financing of the two stationsReuter - 158 words
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Article, Illustration162 1971-07-22 5 Seven Arab guerrillas, their hands held high, surrender to Israeli troops after crossing the Jordan River into occupied territory. More than 70 guerrillas surrendered to the Israelis in two days this week, rather than chance their fate with the Jordanian army. Some of the162 words
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Article140 1971-07-22 5 United Press International Port-Au-Prince, Thursday Haiti opened its doors to the foreign Press yesterday to enable first-hand coverage of the French speaking republic's greatest public work today, inauguration of the first phase of the multimillion U.S. dollar Peligr dam hydroelectric project. Young President JeanClaude Duvalier willUnited Press International - 140 words
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Article95 1971-07-22 5 London, Thursday A mystery arsonist murdered nine people who died in a hotel blaze here last May, an inquest jury decided yesterday. Four staff members and five guests, including a naked girl who was impaled on railings after a 25ft jump, died when fire swept through the annexe95 words
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Article392 1971-07-22 5 K.C. Thaler - Confident no flare-up likely in Middle East By K.C. Thaler United Press International London, Thursday The Soviet Union is opposed to the resumption of full-scale war in the Middle East and is confident it will be averted despite revived militant noises from Arab quarters. "Neither the UnitedUnited Press International - 392 words
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WORLD COMMENT
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Article, Illustration1167 1971-07-22 6 Selig Harrison - Japanese nuclear weapons key issue in Tokyo visit From Selig Harrison Washington Post American Defence Secretary Melvin Laird's studied ambiguity on the issue of nuclear weapons for Japan during his recent visit to Tokyo has left behind a trail of confusion, uneasiness andWashington Post - 1,167 words
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Article, Illustration2034 1971-07-22 6 New Nation Roving Forei who has just returned of South Vietnam, reports developments in Washington-Saigon relations The key issues: The poll, the the prisoners, the pull-out In the long tangled hlstbry of US Vietnamese relations, never has Washington faced a bigger dilemma, with so2,034 words
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475 1971-07-22 6 Jesse W. Lewis - MOROCCAN UNREST SPRINGS FROM THE FACTS OF LIFE From Jesse W. Lewis Washington Post King Hassan is involved in a crucial race against time. He has to make enough economic and political progress to stay ahead of a burgeoning and Increasingly demanding population.Washington Post - 475 words
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Article, Illustration1944 1971-07-22 7 But pollution poses problem LOCAL COMMENT What is it like to live in Jurong Town? Is there much crime and is pollution a problem? These are some of the questions IVAN LIM answers in this second part of an article on life in Jurong. Crime1,944 words
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The Voice of the Press
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Article412 1971-07-22 7 What other newspapers are saying: Since we think that human liberty is facing the serious test of law and power, particularly in the case of those engaged in journalism, the management of this paper feels that, apart from thinking of the future of journalism, it should also412 words
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Article144 1971-07-22 7 Rehabilitation programmes for the aborigines like the one to be Implemented in a 2,000-acre area in Sungei Sempoh near Bahau, Negri Sembilan, are sensible. According to the Mentrl Besar of Negri Sembilan, Inche Mansor Othman, 44 houses with a total cost of $70,000, a $17,000 primary school and144 words
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Article132 1971-07-22 7 The US stockpile release has become a perennial headache to the natural rubber-producing countries. And, after the latest US announcement, the rubber price has dropped by about fire cents per pound. If a permanent solution is not found to the US stockpile rubber, the price of natural rubber132 words
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Article189 1971-07-22 7 The speech made by President Marcos at the ASPAC meeting in Manila the other day calling on the conference to study seriously a proposal to neutralise South-East Asia shows how the question of finding new grounds to deal with the situations that are likely to crop up in189 words
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392 1971-07-22 8 The announcement by the Minister for National Development, Mr. E. W. Barker, of increased rates of compensation and ex-gratia payments for those affected by resettlement and urban renewal schemes, has come at the right time. The steadily Increasing cost of living was adding fuel392 words
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'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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Article220 1971-07-22 8 U Nyun, executive secretary of ECAFE and the top UN man in Asia, is ready to retire early next year. Diplomatic sources who attribute U Nyun's success to his close association with the other Burmese leader, U Thant. are now wondering if U Nyun will have220 words
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Article116 1971-07-22 8 Trade union circles are Pleasantly surprised by the "revolutionary" attitude taken by a capitalist employe* 7- Mr. Lee Eu Seng, the chairman of the Chinese S2g sKng ne isr per Nmn It will be recalled that when Nanyang journalists recently expressed their bitter disappointment over the award116 words
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Article, Illustration605 1971-07-22 8 JACKIE SAM - JACKIE SAM "By non-partisan, honest and accurate reporting of views and feeling, the Press, for example, could not only reflect and hence reinforce the present social trends and values but also provide the channel through which diverse convictions605 words
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Letters
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Article307 1971-07-22 8 CYNTHIA LEOW - CYNTHIA LEOW I admire the concern shown by Miss Aileen Seth in her letter printed in NN July 20. It is quite obvious that she has her heart in art. But there is one misconception that is implied in her comments on local art galleries. She seems307 words
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Article240 1971-07-22 8 D. COLIN - D. COLIN With reference to your Talking Point column of July 19, I would like to register my opposition to the appointment of Dr. Chiang Hai Ding as our High Commissioner to Kuala Lumpur. This is not because I think Dr. Chiang is incapable of doing240 words
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Article89 1971-07-22 8 CECIL TAN - CECIL TAN If there is one phrase that Is used as commonly, nowadays, as the meaningless word "meaningful", it must be the equally meaningless phrase "creative dissent." Why should an adjective be attached to "dissent" before the terms of the dissent are expressed? Have we become so chickenhearted89 words
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Article217 1971-07-22 8 T. K. MUTHU - T. K. MUTHU There are Jobs for every Singaporean who is willing to work, according to the government. But will anyone take on a job that pays as little as $2.60 per day? Some would call such low wages outright exploitation. Others would, nonetheless, accept lowly-paid217 words
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Article120 1971-07-22 8 GOH SIAN HENG - GOH SIAN HENG I woula like to congratulate you ana your Saturday Review page titled Discovering Singapore. There are so many places in the island of which Singaporeans themseives know little about ano I am sure that your project wiil oo much to heip us discover Singapore.120 words
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Article227 1971-07-22 8 TEO AH CHEE - TEO AH CHEE Our economic expert. Dr. Augustine Tan, the MP for Whampoa, has been making so many profound speeches of late that I expect very soon to see a book on Dr. Tan's thoughts. He has suggested that a liberal immigration policy should be implemented to227 words
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Article142 1971-07-22 8 PAT DUFFIELD - PAT DUFFIELD I am an Australian tourist and I want to congratulate the organisers of the Pesta Seni' 71 held at the Victoria Memorial Hall last Saturday. It was really a spectacular show, embodying nothing but the Malay culture from the time of Tumasek to modern Singapore.142 words
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Article166 1971-07-22 8 E.R. WU - E.R. WU I enjoyed Frances Dowsett's article on art in Singapore. She has a number of interesting things to say —some of which are not too original or accurate—but she has defined the art scene and its root prob lems. But I disagree with Mrs. D.166 words
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Miscellaneous9 1971-07-22 8 0« CMou't Awr«KcTl|tt CUNtC m W m m 4^<9 words
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Article, Illustration801 1971-07-22 9 Where the Hondas roar and people can still manage to laugh Pakir Singh gives a picture-report of the moods and life of two cities in troubled Indo-China —South Vietnam's bustling, noisy Saigon where the war's shadow is always present and leisurely, calm Vientiane, the cosmopolitan village in the801 words
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Article, Illustration680 1971-07-22 9 The tranquil calmness that is only a facade The meagrely clad children danced around in a group on the sidewalk, jostling and pulling each other in glee. Suddenly, one spied a camera being trained on them and quickly nudged the others. They at once turned to stare with680 words
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513 1971-07-22 11 TABIB - The Doctorfe guide (GOOD1 VhealthJ by TABIB 1 I am not evangelical by nature but as you all know a convert is a very hard proposition to deal with! I must admit to being a fanatic on the subject of smoking.513 words
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Article, Illustration507 1971-07-22 11 GRACIA TAY-CHEE'S - PAN-PACIFIC S-E ASIA WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION LOSES 4 STALWARTS BUT GAINS TWO NEW MEMBERS SOCIETY SPOTLIGHT GRACIA TAY-CHEE'S The Pan -Pacific South-East Asia Women's Association held a welcome-and-fare-well luncheon at the Shangrila Hotel for members and friends. It was "welcome" to the two new members, Mrs. N.507 words
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Article535 1971-07-22 11 Mary Kaye - Motherhood. has a special p By Mary Kaye Downstairs in one of London's most switch-ed-on restaurants, the world's leading fashion writers breakfasted on kedgeree and champagne and drooled over Mary Quant's autumn collecton. But Mary Quant herself was nowhere to be seen. She had hidden herself535 words
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Article, Illustration88 1971-07-22 11 Guess what we saw at the top of the Summit? A rirl called Patches? No, rather a 'patches' pantsuit the new look from London. Colour-wise it's loud and clear. Slices of blue denim is added on to beige on the collar, bodice, sleeves and88 words
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Article, Illustration526 1971-07-22 11 Tony Wiseman - By Tony Wiseman Needlepoint is a very satisfying needle craft to take up and Mrs. L. Sloan has done a good job introducing to Singapore women. She has been trying to introduce needlepoint as a new art form to women In Asia.526 words
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Advertisement71 1971-07-22 11 EVERYBODY IS READING NEW NATION'S SHOPPING GUIDE Yes, New Nation's Shopping Guide provides a wealth of information for shoppers who have the power to buy what you sell. *5 NEW NATION m -> I RATES Cosuol $6.50 per column inch Weekly $5.00 per column inch Twice/Thrice weekly $4.00 per column71 words
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249 1971-07-22 12 United Press International New York, Thursday The stock market closed lower yesterday after advancing through the first hour of trading. While selected Issues responded to some favourable second quarter earnings statement, on balance the market reflected concern about rising interest rates,United Press International - 249 words
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258 1971-07-22 12 Reuter London, Thursday The market attracted profit-taking following the rank organisation results which were termed "very disappointing" and .EMl's warning of a dividend cut. Most sections showed a majority of losses by the close. The Financial Times index fell 7.6 toReuter - 258 words
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320 1971-07-22 12 Reuter Bonn, Thursday The West Germany government has announced proposals to prevent large German and multi national firms from adding to the flow into Germany of "hot" money, particularly dollars, having an inflationary impact on the economy. Government spokesman Mr.Reuter - 320 words
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Article191 1971-07-22 12 Allied Chem 33 Alcoa 56% Am Brands 44% Am Can 35% Am Motors AT A T 44% A P 17% Anaconda 18% Avon Pd Beth Steel 22% Boeing 17% Caterp Trac Chrysler 28% Coco-Cola 103% Control Data 65% Corn Ol Wks 252% Dow Chem 99% DuPont 142% E191 words
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Article1154 1971-07-22 12 TRENDS AND MOVES IN THE MAJOR STOCK EXCHANGE COUNTERS 1979-1971 1 wk. 4 wks. Stock Closing Price last Divtd P/E TurnHigh Low ago ■go Buyers Sellers sale Yield Ratio Over industrials 2.63 1.68 1.96 1.82 Allied Chocolate 1.95 1.95 6.4N 4.1 1.90 0.84* 1.51 1.39 Ben Co.1,154 words
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Article300 1971-07-22 12 Inche Ibrahim bin Haji Ismail, Tractors Malaysia Berhad's machine application manager in West Malaysia, has left for a threemonth training on machine application methods for the sugar industry and sugar cane cultivation. He will spend several weeks with Rome Plow Company in the various parts of the United States,300 words
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Article167 1971-07-22 12 More German tourists can be expected to visit Singapore in the near future following the new programme adopted by the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board This was stated by the manager for Lufthansa German Airlines In Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei, Mr. A. Vom Hofe, in connection167 words
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Article60 1971-07-22 12 A 12-man Japanese team is now in Manila to help design a plan for streamlining traffic and transportation. Headed by Prof. Takeshi Inoue of the University of Tokyo, the team Is scheduled to remain in Manila for about two months to make a thorough study of60 words
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Article, Illustration559 1971-07-22 12 EDGAR KOH - CINEMA By EDGAR KOH Sean Connery was a bit of a rough diamond when producers Harry Sultzman and Albert Broccoli signed him on in 1962 for the first James Bond film, Dr. No A former labourer, cement mixer and machine559 words
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Advertisement174 1971-07-22 12 BRITISH MANUFACTURERS UNDERTAKE TO RESTRICT FOOD PRICES The man about acock^ MING COURT HOTEL Din* in Ming splendour at the beautiful Peacock Room. We serve hot, delicious tim sum for lunch doily at 11.30 a.m. Or yon could book table for ten for Chinese dishes from $90 par table. Coin*174 words
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Advertisement9 1971-07-22 12 NIXON'S CHINA VISIT PLAN FAILS TO BOOST THE MARKET'9 words
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Article, Illustration787 1971-07-22 13 Sonny Yap - CAMERA ON SCHOOLS Sonny Yap Long jump drama was staged at Pit No. 3 in the Farrer Park athletic stadium yesterday when three schoolboys cracked the five-year-old record of Andrew Chee during the third day of the 12th annual nationals schools championships. The action reached a crescendoPictures: Brian Culley - 787 words
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Article, Illustration473 1971-07-22 14 Jeffrey Low - By Jeffrey Low Raffles Institution yesterday celebrated their Kiwi Cup rugger triumph with an announcement by their principal, Mr. Philip Liau, that the school team will make its first ever tour of Thailand from July 27 to August 8. The team of 19, including two officials,Picture by Ali Yusoff. - 473 words
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191 1971-07-22 14 United Press International New York, Thursday Muhammad All has turned to health foods In an attempt to lose weight and gain strength for his fight with Jimmy Ellis in the Astrodome next Monday night. "I eat lots of black strap molasses and tupeloUnited Press International - 191 words
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Article79 1971-07-22 14 Canberra, Thursday Australian Prime Minister William MacMahon will not intervene over the proposed tour of Australia by a South African cricket team later this year, a spokesman for the Prime Minister said yesterday. He told reporters a decision on whether the tour should continue would79 words
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Article196 1971-07-22 14 Hong Kong, Thursday The vice-chairman of the Hong Kong Football Association (HKFA) last night described as vague a ruling by the international federation (FIFA) that dual nationality players from the British colony must declare on signing up, which country they will represent if selected for international196 words
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Article27 1971-07-22 14 Rawalpindi, Thursday. A twelve-member Pakistani athletics team leaves for Teheran on Sunday to take part in the Iranian national championships, it was announced last night.27 words
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Article149 1971-07-22 14 London, Thursday Bob Hewitt of South Africa and Indian Davis Cup player Jaidip Mukerjea, the two top seeds, had mixed fortunes in the quarter-finals of the Green Shield lawn tennis tournament here yesterday. Title-favourite Hewitt coasted into the semi-finals with a 6-3 6-0 victory over149 words
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1934 1971-07-22 15 free lift-out in New Nation tomorrow and Saturday for full details of the weekend's racing SATURDAY CLASS 2 DIV. 2—6F ($8500—***** TO WINNER) 1 SIR APEX g (Net) Bougoure 3 goo 352 TAMU a (Guest) Mansor 4 jm ***** ESCALATION s (Auric) R1,934 words
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276 1971-07-22 15 London, Thursday The Indian cricketers go into the first Test against England at Lord's here today with the best tour record of any Indian side in England. Their victory over Hampshire on Tuesday was their fourth successive win and the fifth of the276 words
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Article62 1971-07-22 15 Ohio, |Thursday.—Australian Bruce Crampton has earned a ticket to the fourman U5577,500 world series of golf to be played at the Firestone country club in Akron on September 11 and 12. Crampton will join POA Champion Jack Nicklaus, masters winner, Charles Coody and US and British62 words
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Article50 1971-07-22 15 Colorado. Thursday. Bobby Fischer of the United States defeated Bent Larsen of Denmark in straight games in the qualifying semi-final of the world chess championship here last night. Larsen resigned after 41 moves when he saw his attack had failed and Fischer had more men on the board.50 words
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Article, Illustration364 1971-07-22 15 From Bine Peter in Penang Cinema VII (Harbridge) and Siegfried (Nawari) did a splendid trial on a good track at Penang this morning. Breaking from the 4f the Tulloh trained pair steadily clapped on the pace to run the last 3f in 36 2/5. Sri Lipis364 words
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Article422 1971-07-22 15 SCBATCHINGS Saturday RACE ONE: 2.15 pm. CI Six Dlv 3 7 furs nil; RACE TWO: 2.45 pm. CI Six Div 2 7 furs nil; RACE THREE: 3.15 pm. C 1 Six Dlv 2 5% fursnil; RACE FOUR: 3.45 pm. CI Five Div 2 5V4 furs nil.422 words
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Article34 1971-07-22 15 American league Minnesota 2 New York 1 Washington 6 Milwauk. 1 Boston 6 Chicago 1 National league Chicago 11 New York 7 Atlanta S San Diego 7 Clncinatti 6 Los Angeles 234 words
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Article, Illustration181 1971-07-22 15 Jeffrey Low - By Jeffrey Low Taiwan were the first of the eight countries to arrive here for the Second Schools International soccer tournament at Jalan Besar from Saturday until July 31. And in the Taiwan team of 17 players and three officials, are two full181 words
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Article130 1971-07-22 15 New Zealand, Thursday. The British Lions survived the most nerveracking final five minutes in a Provincial game on their New Zealand tour to beat Poverty Bay-East Coast 18-12 here yesterday. The kicking of lanky full-back Bill Mabey, who landed three penalty goals, kept the New Zealanders130 words
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Article400 1971-07-22 15 Jeffrey Low - By Jeffrey Low Athletic fans, who had hoped to see the re-run of (he Bangkok Asian Games 100 m and 200 m finals during the Singapore Open from August 13 to 15, are in for a little disappointment. Anat Ratanapol of Thailand, the Asian Games400 words
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Article137 1971-07-22 15 Rome, Thursday Officials are planning modifications to two dangerous curves at the Monza race track, Italy's premier motorracing circuit. A Milan Automobile Club statement last night said the aim was to reduce speeds at the "ascari" and "great" bends following demands from drivers and137 words
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Advertisement437 1971-07-22 14 ANNOUNCEMENT SALON PHOINIX opens ever> Thursday till 8 p.m. For facial, skin traotiMnts, evening beauty culture/hairdressing courses telephone Rosalie Hernon ***** Singapore. ACCOMMODATION VACANT SELETAR HILLS ESTATE 2 semidetached fully furnished, mosaic throughout, large garden, 4 bedrooms each. Suitable embassy/oil company/mess/ residence. Immediate occupation. Telephone Singapore *****/*****. SELETAR HILLS ESTATE:437 words
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Advertisement362 1971-07-22 14 Wtl HfMhhtj PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FIRM REQUIRES IN SINGAPORE, (1) Male or Female Chartered Secretary or Bachelor of Laws (with Company Law), to take charge of their Secretarial Deportment. Relevant experience and knowledge of Chinese and dialects an advantage. (2) Female Clerk with H.S.C. or Grade 1 School Certificate willing to362 words
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Advertisement100 1971-07-22 14 90 *EPIGLASS 90, general purpose fibreglass laminating resin gives new life to boats, carGr\ M j av ans and other wood.\7\j j en structures. Extra strong and wea-ther-proof. DEMONSTRATION on 23rd July W7l From 10.00 a.m. 12.00 p.m. fc 2.30 p.m. 4.30 p m BOK SOON CO. (Boot Builders) Sole100 words
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Miscellaneous123 1971-07-22 14 DR. KILDARE by Ken Bald Sen. warp HAVEKFORP, JR., SON OF THE FAMOUS HAVERFORP,SR., PREPARES TO HURRY TO THE SENATE CHAMBERS. YOU'LL F*SS MUSTER. JUST PON'T SET TOO CLOSE TO AMY OF YOUR COLLEAGUES WHO HAPPEN TO BE SMOKING. THE SON IS STILL IN MORTAL TERROR OF HIS TEETOTALER FATHER123 words
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Miscellaneous313 1971-07-22 14 NEW NATION CROSSWORD 9 Presenting a general view. 10 As limp—: 3 words. 11 Movie "villain." 2 words. 12 O'Neil character. 13 Land's End. 18 U.S. l&bor leader. 22 Relatives of lentils. 24 Languish. 26 Write for another who takes credit. 27 Slow; Music. 28 Papal letter. 29 More reasonable.313 words
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Article387 1971-07-22 16 IT'S A THRIVING SPORT Thai-style kick-box-ing has surged in popularity in Japan since a former karate expert began delighting crowds with his superhuman kicks. Tadashi Sawamura, 28, a mascular 130-pounder, is the idol of the young set with his dynamic knee kicks that have387 words
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Article205 1971-07-22 16 Herbert Teo - By Herbert Teo Inside the ultramodern $300,000 kitchen of the Singapore Hyatt Hotel, workmen are feverishly putting the finishing touches to a $l2 clay pot in which centuries old cooking methods will be used. From this pot, called tandoor, gastronomlcal delights that once tempted the205 words
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Article, Illustration83 1971-07-22 16 Right now Kumari Rajagopal, 21, is a good secretary at a leading hotel. Some day she hopes to make someone a good wife. But that would be in three or four years when she is more or less sure of the kind of man she wants. APicture by Ali Yusoff. - 83 words
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150 1971-07-22 16 An attractive Persian girl has turned down the chance to marry a millionaire so she can marry the Englishman she loves. Haideh Izzazadeh, 21, came to England to study. Now she has received a letter from her parents in Iran saying they150 words
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Article45 1971-07-22 16 AH FOOK: With scooterised mail delivery our postmen are likely to grow soft. A little pedalling is good exercise for the legs. MEI LIN: Don't you want to get letters from your girl friend faster? What do YOU think? Write to the Editor.45 words
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Miscellaneous357 1971-07-22 16 5 Singapore 3.00 Opening 3.20 Persembahan Ku 3.40 It's Happening in Singapore 3.55 Housewives' Matinee 4.40 Close 6.00 Opening followed by Dr. Who 6.30 News in Brief 6.35 What Others Say (C) 6.55 International Sports 7.10 Fury Packey's Dream 7.40 News (C) 7.50 Our Music Makers (C) 8.05 Espionage 9.00357 words
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Miscellaneous379 1971-07-22 16 Trust your lucky IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are a natural organiser. All you need is a basic plan and you can weave irom It a profitable project from its initial stages to the point of real material gain. You know In whom to Invest authority; you know379 words
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