New Nation, 18 August 1971
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Title Section15 1971-08-18 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Wednesday evening, August 18, 1971 NO. 182 Price 15 cents NEW NATION15 words
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Article11 1971-08-18 1 Police reported 59 accidents yes terday. Eight were serious.11 words
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Article100 1971-08-18 1 Trading in the stock market this morning was fairly active with prices marginally lower. Public Bank was traded down from $l.ll, $1.09 to $1.07 and $1.06, on selling pressure. Cycle and Carriage changed hands at $2.96 and s*94. Veneer Products was done at $1.37 and $1.36, a100 words
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Article27 1971-08-18 1 LATE NEWS Canberra, Wednesday.— Prime Minister William McMahon may announce details tonight of the withdrawal of Australia's 6,000 troops from Vietnam, government sources said today.27 words
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190 1971-08-18 1 Wee Beng Huat - By Wee Beng Huat Angry basketball fans, victims of a mystery ticket mjx-up, last night broke down three doors of the Gay World Stadium during the Pesta Sukan basketball final. The fans had paid to enter the stadium but because 3000 tickets too many190 words
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108 1971-08-18 1 tween Taiwan and the PhlUipineB. The police spent nearly an hour inside the stadium questioning spectators and seized more than 100 tickets which were later handed back to the officials. Many spectators were shocked when tapped on the shoulder by the108 words
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Article78 1971-08-18 1 Moscow, Wednesday.—The Soviet airline Aeroflot plans to start regular flights to Australia, New Zealand and South American and African countries at present not Included In its regular service, according to a top Soviet aviation official quoted here yesterday. Mr. Nikolai Bykov, Deputy Aviation Minister, told78 words
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Article510 1971-08-18 1 New York* Wednesday Americana rushed out on a gigantic buying spree yesterday for foreign cars, French wines, diamonds, high fashion dresses and other imported goods before the new 10 per cent import surcharge goes effect. European and Japanese cars rail were selling at last week's510 words
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Article78 1971-08-18 1 Canberra, Wednesday The Federal Treasurer, Mr. Billy Snedden, 44, today was elected deputy leader of the Australian Liberal Party In succession to the ousted Defence Minister, Mr. John Gorton. Mr. Gorton resigned m party deputy on Monday after Prime Minister, Mr. WflMam MdMifll sicked mm from Cabinet78 words
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Article60 1971-08-18 1 West Berlin, Wednesday —The Big Pour ambassadors here met yesterday for the fifth time In eight days to discuss ways of improving the Berlin situation and agreed to continue their current round of Intensive bargaining today. The ambassadors of the United States. Britain, France and the Soviet60 words
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Article51 1971-08-18 1 Manila, Wednesday. Police Investigators said today that criminal neglect caused the death of 11 Filipino workmen when their construction lift crashed yesterday. The police said the cable was old and worn-out The men were working on the upper floors of a 13-storey building when the cable51 words
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Article, Illustration429 1971-08-18 1 HK counts the cost after typhoon New Nation Foreign Service Hong Kong, Wednesday Searchers today gave up all hope of finding any more survivors from the ferryboat Fatshan whiph capsized as typhoon Rose slammed into Hong Kong early yesterday. Tliere were between 70 andNew Nation Foreign Service; UPI radiophoto - 429 words
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113 1971-08-18 1 Chicago, Wednesday An 11-year-old girl has given birth to a 4 lb. 11 oz. daughter at the University of Chicago's Hospital. A -hospital gpoKemaan and The birth took place the day before a 10-year-old Argentinian girl, Mirta Aires, gave birth to113 words
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Article73 1971-08-18 1 New Delhi, Wednesday.— Eleven airmen were killed on Monday night in an aircraft accident near the city of Poona, 75 miles southeast of Bombay, spokesmen announced yesterday. The spokesmen said the victims ranged in rank from corporal to wing commander, the equivalent of a colonel.73 words
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Article31 1971-08-18 1 Palermo, Wednesday. A blonde Danish woman was yesterday formally notified that police intend to press a charge of public indecency against her for < wearing hotpants in Palermo's main square.31 words
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Advertisement75 1971-08-18 1 You can be sure of A SQUARE DEAL That is our assurance when you do business with us. Whether you are securing a loan from us or opening an account, we treat you as a good bank should. Fairly and Squarely. And fully backed by the rock-like solidness and safety75 words
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327 1971-08-18 2 Rooms rented out by floor space 3 Many -leading hotels are converting their rooms into Offices and >' luxury apartments. Being rented out at a »te of $l2O to $2 a square foot a standard hotel room of 300 sq. ft. area327 words
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396 1971-08-18 2 Motorcycle dealers here are enjoying an unprecedented boom to the sales of super sports bikes, some costing up to $4OOO, much more than the price of a good second-hand car. Over the last 12 months more than 500 expensive sports machines, all over396 words
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Article399 1971-08-18 2 KK station chosen as starting point Kandang Kerbau police station "Bravo Division* has been chosen as the centre to kick off an islandwide anti-bicycle theft campaign because the division has had the most bicycle thefts over the years. The increasing number of new bicycles399 words
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192 1971-08-18 2 The Customs Department will switch to the metric system from January 1 next year. Duitable goods such as tobacco and liquor, now recorded in pounds and ounces and in and pints, are to be measured In grams and litres. The department has told192 words
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Article61 1971-08-18 2 The annual P and O Far East sales meeting will be held here for the first time. The meeting, to be chaired tar Mr. O. E. Lifford, the I*ndon passenger director, will be attended by delegates from Britain, Japan, Hong Kong, isanti* Australia, Mataysiaand^ Singapore. It61 words
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Article25 1971-08-18 2 The Jurong Town National Day Celebration* Committee will hold a and Tarietj show at the Jurong Bird Park on Friday at 8 pjn.25 words
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Article59 1971-08-18 2 Mr. Albert P.C. Wong was elected president of the Association of Consulting Engineers at Its Inaugural meeting. Other officials are: Mr. Ng Cheong ling, vice-presi-dent; Mr. Chee Keng Yam, secretary; Mr. Chan Chee Wah, treasurer; members— Drs. H. C. Huang, Lau Yu Dong, and Mr. Nee Chong59 words
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186 1971-08-18 2 Push, patience and preservance these are the three words that were responsible for making Mr. S.V.S. Muthu a successful and prominent businessman. Mr Muthu, 65, died on Monday, proprietor and chairman of Francis Adrian and Co. and Adrian's, he started the cane manufacturing186 words
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Article, Illustration216 1971-08-18 2 Fifty housewives experienced a double first yesterday riding a double-decker bus and visiting MSA's flight kitchen, which cater for all the airlines flying out from here. Members of the Chinese Women's Association, they considered themselves lucky because the tour was conducted on a216 words
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Article48 1971-08-18 2 Four blocks of 14-storey flats comprising 652 units will be built by the Housing Board at Kampong Chai Chee in Upper Changi Road Estate. The three-room improved flats will house workers in that area which will be developed into an industrial complex.48 words
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484 1971-08-18 2 A nationwide need, says Ministry Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday Urgently needed expansion of nationwide accident and orthooaedic services will be provided under the Second Malaysia Plan. This was disclosed yesterday by the director of research and planning. Ministry of Health, Dato Hajl Abdul Majld Ismail. He484 words
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Miscellaneous97 1971-08-18 2 At the cinemas JURONG DRIVE-IN: Horror House—7, 9.30. CATHAY: The Wizard of Oz—l3o, 4, 6.30, 9.30. ORCHARD: Love Story—- 1.30, 4, 6.30, 9.15. ODEON: Boys in Love (Mandarin)—l.3o, 4, 7, 9.30. ODEON KATONG: The Fast Sword (Mandarin) 1, 3.30, 7, 9.15. LIDO: Tiger by the Tail —1.45, 4, 6.30, 9.15.97 words
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Miscellaneous121 1971-08-18 2 Weather Temperatures in world cities yesterday: Bangkok Seoul Hong Kong Jakarta Kuala Lumpur Manila Taipei Naha Tokyo London Paris San Francisco New York Moscow Sydney Perth Melbourne Singapore Singapore's weather forecast from 1 pjn. to 6 p.m.— Isolated showers. The weather for the 24 hours to 8 a.m. today— Max.temp.—B2.2.121 words
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Article278 1971-08-18 3 A new union the Singapore Organisation of Seamen (SOS)—to represent over 8000 seafarers will be registered soon. Announcing thin today, the pro-tem chairman of SO6, Inche Buang bin Omar- Junld, said the moment the union was register®d it would negotiate with the various whipping Anns278 words
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Article284 1971-08-18 3 Heavy cost of programmes the main reason Television fans are unlikely to be treated to frequent direct telecast of overseas programmes despite the $lO million earth satellite station at Sentosa. Cost, as both RTS and Telecommunications Department sources pointed out today, is one major factor284 words
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Article, Illustration227 1971-08-18 3 Farrer Park boys had a whale of a time yesterday swimming and playing football in the flooded field. The park was flooded -vhen the Hampshire Road drain overflowed after a three-hour downpour. Minor fiooos were also reported in several lowlying areas, incluaing Bukit Tim227 words
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259 1971-08-18 3 The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Inche Mohamed Ghazali Ismail, said today that more students were taking Tamil as a second language because of the government's policy of giving equal treatment to Tamil with other languages. Speaking at the opening259 words
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Article18 1971-08-18 3 The Post Office Savings Bank lucky draw will be held on September 18, the Postmaster-General announced.18 words
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240 1971-08-18 3 The new round of price increases slapped on imported foodstuffs by an agency house in Kuala Lumpur will not apply to Singapore. was stated by Mr. R. I. Richards, marketing manager of Harper Gilfilian, following a report from the Malaysian capital that their240 words
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Article33 1971-08-18 3 Social Affairs Minister, Inche Othman Wok, will open the BCAFB sub-re-gional training workshop on social welfare planning »nH tha Singapore Council of Social Service in Penang Lane tomorrow at 10 ajn,33 words
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217 1971-08-18 3 The Workers Party has issued a statement regarding the Prime Minister's National Day Rally speech on Sunday. The statement signed by the secretary-general, Mr. JB. Jeyaretnam, said: "The Workers Party wishes to draw attention of the Prime Minister to his remark on Sunday217 words
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Article25 1971-08-18 3 Taipeh, Wednesday. Taiwan extended diplomatic recognition to the newly-independent Islamic state of Bahrain in the Persian Gulf. Bahrain declared independence at the weekend.25 words
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Article116 1971-08-18 3 Residents of one of Singapore's longest blocks of flats in Kallang Basin are up in arm* against the recent spate of thefts from the neighbourhood. "Parked bicycles, motorcycle accessories and even flower pots have been taken away," an enraged resident said. The 670-ft long building116 words
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Article34 1971-08-18 3 Hong Kong, Wednesday. A Chinesse youth delegation left Peking for Santiago by air yesterday to attend the 20th national conference of socialist youth of Chile, the New China news agency reported yesterday.34 words
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Article35 1971-08-18 3 Police today continued their search for a Changl Erison escapee, Abdul Jalll in Ahmad, 20, who scaled a 10-ft fence yesterday. He was serving a three-year sentence for armed robbery when he escaped.35 words
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Article27 1971-08-18 3 The Defence Minister, open the 7th conDr. Goh Keng Bwee, will ference of the Association of Veterinary Surgeons at the Hilton tomorrow at 8 pm.27 words
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Advertisement164 1971-08-18 3 Australian dance theatre ANOTHER EXCITING MONERN NANCE COMPANY IN THE FELIX I'M'r ■l;Wii[']. "BEAUTIFUL, SENSUOUS, IMAGINATIVE" VICTORIA THEATRE 6 &7 Presented by Donald Moore in Association with Alfemene Bank Mdsrland H.V., Austasia Industries, Profress Motors, Sinnpora Class Manufacturers, and Tractors Malaysia mm mm At mSSSj C. K. Tam ar CaM164 words
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Advertisement107 1971-08-18 3 PRIZES: Ist Prize: $5,000/■ Cash 2nd Prize: $2,500/- Cash s^s 3rd Prize: 1,250/- Cash r assorted 4th Prize: 750/- Cash KjjEL 25 sth Prizes of $lOO.OO each I 100 6th Prizes of $30.00 worth of hamper 100 7th Prizes of $20.00 worth of hamper 150 Bth Prizes of $lO.OO worth107 words
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Article25 1971-08-18 4 Miami, Wednesday. Haiti's consul In Miami was arrested yesterday and charged with growing marijuana in the backyard of his suburban home.25 words
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Article, Illustration326 1971-08-18 4 SWISHING SOUNDS from the billowy skirts of the chogorl chlma (national costume of Korea) swept across the Hilton ballroom where a grand reception was held to mark the 26th Korean National Day. The gracious hostess, Mrs. Youngyun Hahm, wife of the Consul-General,326 words
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Article240 1971-08-18 4 New Nation Foreign Service Washington, Wednesday The US State Department declined to comment today on a Beirut report that Jordan had received 65 F-104 fight-er-bombers from the United States during the past two weeks. The report also claimed that the US supplied Jordan with aNew Nation Foreign Service - 240 words
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Article336 1971-08-18 4 United Press International Canberra, Wednesday The Australian Government yesterday presented a Budget to Parliament that proposes a 10.3 per cent increase in defence expenditure but cuts in defence aids to Singapore and Malaysia. The Budget presented by Federal Treasurer Billy Snedden showed defence aid forUnited Press International - 336 words
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Article336 1971-08-18 4 Crisis meetings over US action on dollar New Nation Foreign Service London, Wednesday Western nations yesterday moved to stabilise the international monetary situation following President Nixon's drastic action to protect the dollar. The group of 10 nonCommunist industrial nations have tentatively agreed to meet in Washington at FinanceNew Nation Foreign Service - 336 words
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Article130 1971-08-18 4 Reuter Geneva, Wednesday Eleven non aligned members of the Geneva Disarmament Co n ference yesterday proposed a series of changes to the Joint Soviet-American draft treaty banning germ weapons. The aim of the suggestions, presented on behalf slavia, is to strengthen the wording of theReuter - 130 words
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FOREIGN COMMENT
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Article470 1971-08-18 5 U Thant asked to include item on agenda United Press International New York, Wednesday The United States yesterday formally opened the way to introduce a two-China proposal in the United Nations General Assembly by asking Secretary General U Thant to include an item "TheUnited Press International - 470 words
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128 1971-08-18 5 Moscow, Wednesday Fifty people are under Investigation in Leningrad for allegedly buying, selling or producing forged diplomas of Soviet institutes and technical schools, a Soviet newspaper reported yesterday. People eager for qualifications but unwilling or unable to gain them the hard way paid as128 words
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301 1971-08-18 5 United Press International Islamabad, Wednesday Sixteen more members of Pakistan's National Assembly, belonging to the Awami League, have been ordered to face criminal charges connected with the civil uprising which began in East Pakistan in March. The martial law administration in DaccaUnited Press International - 301 words
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Article, Illustration45 1971-08-18 5 A British soldier uses the burnt-out remains of a house window to keep watch in the Velsheda Park area of Belfast. The house was one of many gutted by fire in the latest wave of violence in the city. UPI picture. UPI pictureUPI picture - 45 words
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360 1971-08-18 5 Reuter New York, Wednesday The Northern Ireland Minister of State for Home Affairs, Mr. John Taylor, said yesterday some Irish Americans are helping finance the supply of guns to the Irish Republican Army (IRA). Mr. Taylor, who arrived in New York on Sunday forReuter - 360 words
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131 1971-08-18 5 United Press International Taftpeh, Wednesday Nationalist China yesterday suspended diplomatic relations with the oil-rich kingdom of Iran. Teheran extended recognition to Peking at 6 p.m. yesterday. In a statement, the Foreign Ministry said the Nationalist Chinese Government "consider the decision taken ty the GovernmentUnited Press International - 131 words
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162 1971-08-18 5 Reuter Cape Town, Wednesday President Kam u z u Banda of Malawi said yesterday he had come to South Africa "to act as a bridge to span the races In Africa." The President, the first Mack Head of State to makeReuter - 162 words
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167 1971-08-18 5 Reuter Bangkok, Wednesday A United Nations official yesterday warned that some of the developing cities of Asia faced health hazards that would make them unfit for human habitation within the next 10 years. The official, Mr. Maurice Strong, was addressing the openingReuter - 167 words
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138 1971-08-18 5 Reuter Bangkok, Wednesday Two villagers guiding a police border patrol to a Communist camp in southern Thailand were seriously Injured when they stepped on land mines. The villagers were leading the patrol to a remote settlement in Trang Province where aReuter - 138 words
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225 1971-08-18 5 New York, Wednesday Two American transAtlantic travellers yesterday sued eight domestic and foreign air carriers for US$4O million claiming discrimination against them in reduced air fares granted to young passengers. The action was filed in Manhattan Federal District Court against Air France, Olympic225 words
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Article27 1971-08-18 5 Halifax, Wednesday Hurricane Beth was moving northward through Nora Scotia yesterday leaving a trail of flooded homes, wrecked buildings and weakened dams in Its wake.27 words
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Advertisement71 1971-08-18 5 IMOW OPEN! Singapore 11 vat t Hotel 10 SCOTTS KD S PORI 9 TEL 37b511 t, if: V ir Vv y-MJf LC f 4 V 4 v J '4 &y' IIPIIP IPS Jf® i Ww^k «WP Ik ffSOMLRiii .MAUOriAM ■ViPl' Ai ivr TODAY. Ol IK w!xTin!m HlSsrc.O\uhomF (ON Mi 7/ANIN'r71 words
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WORLD COMMENT
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Article, Illustration709 1971-08-18 6 S.M. ALI - With the fairness of South Vietnam's election in question, it's his best tactic SOUTH VIETNAM! S.M. ALI The guessing game In which every one in Saigon Is now taking part Is whether General Duang Van Minh, the only challenger against President Thieu in the709 words
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Article, Illustration714 1971-08-18 6 Richard Mowrer - FRANCO SEES MEMBERSHIP OF THE ALLIANCE AS A CHANCE TO GAIN A TOEHOLD ON GIBRALTAR From Richard Mowrer The Melbourne Herald In a sudden reversal of attitudes Spain has declared her willingness to Join NATO. To now the official line had been mat Spain wasThe Melbourne Herald - 714 words
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447 1971-08-18 6 D.E. Ronk - LAPS US uses private firm in Laos From D.E. Ronk Washington Post Air America Corporation, a private contractor firm providing special air transport Services to the US government In SouthEast Asia, is reverting to a more clandestine role in the Laotian war. "The companyWashington Post - 447 words
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255 1971-08-18 6 GREECE I The Melbourne Herald Work has begun this month on re-creation of an old Roman road through the heart of Alexander the Great's country that, on scheduled completion five years from now, will become the Greek section of the great superhighway fromThe Melbourne Herald - 255 words
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225 1971-08-18 6 JAPAN Los Angeles Times A scathing 57-point panorama of American complaints against Japan has found its> way to the desks of five Cabinet ministers and is being circulated throughout the government. In It, the Japanese people are accused of being "twofaced," arrogant, self-cen-tredLos Angeles Times - 225 words
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Advertisement120 1971-08-18 6 7/471/TS Seiko time... 11 i«J ii iri rTI I ftJTTira i From start to finish Seiko timing devices are timing every event of the Sapporo Pre-Olympics. In preparation for next year's Sapporo Winter Olympic Games tp be held in February 1972. The same timing experience that Seiko utilized at the120 words
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Article183 1971-08-18 7 neawpaper* operation that Russia has concluded with India should should be viewed in the of n BorteLS^K ient tons, Chh^^SrtnT fluence in Islamabad and a possible detente between Peking and Washington. Fbr the past number of years. Russia economic and mllitiu-y aid to India and Pakistan183 words
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Article197 1971-08-18 7 One of the weaknesses of the Muslims In this country Is that In regretting their backwardness in all spheres of human endeavour they tend to put the blame on others, without taking the trouble to make a more detailed study of their religion with a view to improving197 words
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Article130 1971-08-18 7 Premier Chou En-lai observes that the civil war between Taiwan and China and their conflict over external rights and interests are Internal questions of China to be settled by China herself. For this reason, Peking and Taiwan may well discuss the peaceful solutions by means of direct130 words
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Article92 1971-08-18 7 treaty "should act as a deterrent to any powers that may have aggressive designs on Indian territorial integrity and sovereignty. It Is therefore in essence a treaty of peace." "Bangla Desh." Though nlsed "Bangla Desh," Mrs. "Bangla Desh?" If so, It be viewed In the content92 words
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Article, Illustration808 1971-08-18 7 Pang Cheng Lian - It doesn't necessarily mean a change in basic policies, says Professor Pye By Pang Cheng Lian The Singapore government has more than once cautioned that China's present "smiling" diplomacy does not necessarily mean a change in basic policies. A visiting well-known political scientist and sociologist Professor808 words
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Article, Illustration934 1971-08-18 7 Pakir Singh - The party is in dire need of new blood By Pakir Singh The Malaysian Indian Congress has over the years constantly suffered the heartaches of neglect In relation to the attention given to Its two bigger partners In the Alliance,934 words
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Advertisement223 1971-08-18 7 Gteasy sm o e "«U« w° v .Mm 1 MADE IN ENCLAND STO? POLLUTION IN YOUR jggg|||K|^^|^^ The sweeter with RIMA, tne Cooker Hood that eats up greasy smoke and fumes. RIMA's I Wofpowerful 2-speed suction works immediately. a fine mesh filter traps the droplets of grease and fat present223 words
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Article427 1971-08-18 8 Phnom Penh has at last had to bow to the rising tide of public opinion against the presence in Cambodia of South Vietnamese troops. Saigon's troops are charged with numberless atrocities which are presently being investigated by a mixed Cambodian-South Vietnamese commission. But opinion427 words
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Article145 1971-08-18 8 JjjJ.rJj'jjjj by ISPY Numbers and dates are sometimes held sacred, either for reasons of superstition or because of association with historic events. The latter is the case for Indonesians with the numbers 17, 8 and 1945 or 45 which stands for the day, month and year they145 words
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Article, Illustration794 1971-08-18 8 DICK WILSON - DICK WILSON So the Security Council of the United Nations is going to meet in Africa next year. It Is a great step forward for the highest world body to meet outside Its headquarters in New York, and794 words
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Letters
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Article244 1971-08-18 8 S. L. LIM - S. L. LIM One of your readers, Defeated. has written on August 12 to complain of the Exposition at Gay World. I feel he has not been quite fair to the organisers. Like him, I decided to visit the exposition after reading in Mew Nation some244 words
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Article229 1971-08-18 8 LIM THIAM CHWEE - LIM THIAM CHWEE As traffic in Singapore becomes heavier and heavier with each passing year there arises the need both to safeguard the safety of pedestrians and to ensure the smooth flow of vehicles. To this end the government has, in addition to zebra lines, constructed229 words
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Article78 1971-08-18 8 NG ENG LEONG - NG ENG LEONG I am a keen reader of your newspaper articles which are of a high standard. But I find that In Person is a mere waste of space, as it sometimes takes up nearly a whole page, with many large- photographs of so-and-so at78 words
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Article130 1971-08-18 8 JAMES TAN - JAMES TAN Permit me to congratulate you on the piece on the Gorton affair which appeared on August 14. I found all three pieces Alan Ramsay's review of Alan Reld's book, the reaction and the result very interesting reading. I'm wondering if New Nation could also arrange to130 words
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Article79 1971-08-18 8 DOREEN HO - DOREEN HO I'm glad you've provided readers with a new Insight Into the British withdrawal. I enjoyed reading Frances Dowsett's series on the British bases. It provides the human angle to what has so far been a political Issue regarding the dislocation to Singapore's economy of79 words
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Article126 1971-08-18 8 TAY SUAN HUAT - TAY SUAN HUAT Congratulations for your story on failure of the residents of Jurong to register their association. It was much discussed over tea-tables and what not. But the story seems to have been left Incomplete. I thought your paper would look further Into it and Inform126 words
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Article142 1971-08-18 8 A. LEONG - A. LEONG My daughter Is a qualified teacher. She Is still on probation and meanwhile waiting to be confirmed. According to the regulations, unless she passes her Malay Standard One Examination, she is not eligible for confirmation, regardless of her capabilities. It would be Interesting to142 words
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Advertisement106 1971-08-18 8 Write to The Editor, New Nation, Locked Bag 15, GPO, Singapore, 1. arm Snug Denture Cushions fit plates snugly without paste or powder. It forms a soft, resilient lining that keeps dentures firm and comfortable. Cushions tender gums so you can bite harder and chew better. Snug Denture Cushions are106 words
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Miscellaneous22 1971-08-18 8 'A C 'h/, V r, 8! as Hi 0 5^ iFMm i mmm a K k> a V 1 9! V r\22 words
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Article, Illustration2933 1971-08-18 9 GEORGE THOMSOM - GEORGE THOMSOM analyses the strategie problems in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Factors in the changing balance of power GEORGE THOMSOM There was no major naval fighting In the Indian Ocean during the Second World War and no external tensions after 1945. None of the successor states inherited2,933 words
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Article, Illustration692 1971-08-18 10 Patrick de Souza - Scope for designer here grows in importance CAREERS By Patrick de Souza Mosaic tiling did not die with the decline of Byzantine mosaic art. The walls and floors of some of the prominent hotels In the Republic show that the role of the mosaic artist Is692 words
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Article, Illustration476 1971-08-18 10 6 secondary school students talk to Elizabeth Choo about their interest in this growing field EDUCATION Tan Soo Loan, 15. "There are numerous opportunities in computer science and I feel that there is an increasing awareness of this in the schools. I've476 words
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Article, Illustration576 1971-08-18 10 116 firriis interviewed in eight-month survey Access to a large supply of cheap labour was one of the major factors governing the siting of factories according to a study made by Miss Tan Lee Wah of the Geography Department, University of Singapore. Miss Tan576 words
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Article, Illustration348 1971-08-18 10 Call to allow teachers the right to exert, if necessary, physical punishment on students Teachers nowadays should be allowed to exercise more control over students, according to Mr. Tan Hoy Gie, president of the Boys Brigade. Mr. Tan, an old boy of Anglo-Chinese School said that if discipline348 words
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Article, Illustration761 1971-08-18 11 Ray Connolly - How Justin tound Us vocation From Ray Connolly First off, let's get the name right. It isn't da Willywoof, as be gets called in Bermuda. It's Villeneuve; Justin de Villeneuve, pronounced the way you would a French holiday resort. Right! Well, Justin d* Villeneuve, known and loved by761 words
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Article, Illustration597 1971-08-18 11 Trish Sheppard - Girls who perform mixture of folk dances By Trish Sheppard "We perform traditional Malay and Indonesian dances. It's what the tourists want to see." Nineteen year old Sri Rahayu Sudarmaji Is the lead dancer In a troupe owned by her father which performs every night at Raffles' Village.597 words
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Article, Illustration125 1971-08-18 11 Elizabeth Choo - I WOMAN I Elizabeth Choo Here's a message every girl is bound to get: Blazers are blazing the fashion trail this season. The great suit scramble is back to add up to a look that's full of fashion individuality. They're made to strike a match in skirtPicture: Brian Culley - 125 words
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244 1971-08-18 11 Ann Pilmer - Ann Pilmer MOST models seem to be good cooks. The meaner and leaner their looks, the more succulently satisfactory is their notion of home cooking. A book of recipes published recently, which offers 50 meals devised by SO top British models, includes244 words
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289 1971-08-18 12 United Press International New York, Wednesday The stock market roared ahead again yesterday under the impetus of President Nixon's sweeping new economic programme. Oaiju, although not nearly as widespread nor as large as on Monday, lifted the Dow Jones industrial averageUnited Press International - 289 words
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Article150 1971-08-18 12 Reuter London, Wednesday The market closed easier in quiet trading. Initial firmness, prompted by the bullish overnight trend on Wall Street, were reversed on lack of follow through, with most investors on the sidelines awaiting clarification of the monetary situation. At 2.45 pjn. the Financial Times showedReuter - 150 words
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Article228 1971-08-18 12 Alllad Ami MK tint UK Am Bnmti 4AU A"" Cu S3 >4 Am Motors AT ft T 44% A A P lTVfc ITlt Avon M Beth Mm! 14% Boeing cu«p Trac Chrysler Coca-Cola Control Data Com CM Wki Dow Cbem DuPoat lr w Fed Dept Stra Foed228 words
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Article1153 1971-08-18 12 TRENDS AND MOVES IN THE MAJOR STOCK EXCHANGE COUNTERS 1976-1971 Hlfh Low 1 wfc ago 4 wk*. «|0 Stock Closing Price Bayers Sellers Last Divid. P/E TornSale Yield Ratio Over INDUSTRIALS 1.60 1.90 4.02 2.40 3.32 1.66 US S.18 1.73 3.34 3.38 2.97 2.96 6.0S 1.52 6.401,153 words
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Article38 1971-08-18 12 Hong Kong, Wednesday. —Uncertainty and Typhoon Rose prevented trading in 178 dollars in Asia's largest free money market yesterday. The typhoon forced the closure of banks, stock exchanges and gold and currency exchanges only a short period.38 words
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711 1971-08-18 12 Anil Bhatia - MANAGEMENT M ACTION By Anil Bhatia Is management an art or a science? Or is it an intricate combination of both? What are managers supposed to do in an organisation? How do they achieve their objectives? In this weekly column, a senior management official711 words
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426 1971-08-18 12 A newly formed Australian company, Asian Pacific International Pty. Ltd., has announced plans to set up a chain of hotels in New Zealand, Asia and Pacific countries. This was disclosed by the chairman of the new company, Mr. D.H.R McCarron, in426 words
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Article132 1971-08-18 12 Sydney, Wednesday Share prices plummeted in Australia yesterday in a market selling spree which wiped millions of dollars off the market value of some of the nation's major mineral companies in the wake of US economic measures. The week position followed a heavy sell-out of132 words
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Advertisement64 1971-08-18 12 GIANT GAINS IN AUTOMOTIVE STOCKS PACE ANOTHER SHARP RISE IN TRADING Sales Department Federal Publications Sdn Bhd Times House River Valley Road Singapore 9 Please supply copy/copies of TOP EXECUTIVE SUCCESS at $45.00 each, post-free. I enclose cheque/M.O./P.O. for (Please do not enclose cash.) Ordered by Address X r'l ;i!!l64 words
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Advertisement8 1971-08-18 12 NIXON'S MONEY MEASURES TURN THE INVESTOR ENVIRONMENT AROUND'8 words
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Article, Illustration116 1971-08-18 13 Moods and motions of the Masters champ International champion John Fitch (Singapore) sends one down. A strike! PICTURES: Brian Culley Filipino HONEY COOK gets treatment for an injured finger daring the tournament. A section of the largo aowi witching. Riding it home. LAI MEI ZONPICTURES: Brian Culley - 116 words
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Article, Illustration252 1971-08-18 14 Sonny Yay - By Sonny Yay An Indonesian sepak takraw player, Mohammed Yusof who broke his arm during a game last week is now in the Outram Road General Hospital recovering after an operation. Mohammed, 19, an engineering student from Tanjong Plnang, Jakarta, was trying to head the ball252 words
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Article189 1971-08-18 14 Result* (Ist round.) GP 14— 1 E. J. MlDer and J. Holden, Slush Army), 2 Ye* Ngak and Ber Mlang (S'porr) S Lack Banc Kit and Rodney Tan (B*pore). LAIKS 1 W. T. Mum and J. Rookie (Royal Navy) Tan Enf Haat and Lawrence Hah (S'porr) 3. C.189 words
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58 1971-08-18 14 Taipeh, Wednesday. Nationalist China's Tainan Giants left yesterday to take part in the 1971 little league world baseball series in Willlamsport, Pennsylvania starting on August 24. The Giants have earned the right to represent the Pacific area at Williamsport after defeating Japan, Guam and the58 words
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Article, Illustration347 1971-08-18 14 M. Param - By M. Param India's most outstanding inside right, Ashok Kumar, known to many for his efficient stickwork, is in fact rated among the best dribblers in the world. Twenty-year-old Ashok, now a night steward with the Air India, is none other than the son347 words
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Article89 1971-08-18 14 St. Patrick's School Under 15 cricket team left Singapore yesterday night for a three-day tour of Negri Sembilan. •The team of 14 players will play In Seremban against St. Paul's Institution today and King George V School tomorrow. The Patrician team: Dennis Meyer, Mokhtar Ahmad. Dameln89 words
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Article268 1971-08-18 14 Jeffrey Low - By Jeffrey Low Singapore Under 23 side will sadly miss the services of their star player, fly-half Leow Kim Liat, when they clash with Johore Under 23 in the Pesta Sukan rugby match at the Padang today. Kick-off: 5.15 p.m. Skipper Kim Liat, who268 words
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Article742 1971-08-18 14 Time runs out for India London, Wednesday Candrasekhar spun the Indian touring team to the brink of victory over Nottinghamshire yesterday but time ran out after he had snapped up six wickets and the touring team had to settle for a draw. Resuming their first innings742 words
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1171 1971-08-18 15 Trom Blue Peter In Ipoh Trainer Eddie van Breukelen has entered a strong team of 27 horses for the Sultan's Gold Vase meeting which begins on Satur'day and includes with the Sultan's Gold Vase to be run on August 29. His champion sprinter1,171 words
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Article278 1971-08-18 15 From Blue Peter in Ipoh Eeilaishang (A. Rahman) and Rush Again (Subian) did a splendid trial at Ipoh this morning. Breaking from the 4f the two stable-mates steadily clapped on the pace to run the last 3f In 36 3/5, with Eeilaishang slightly in front at278 words
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Article34 1971-08-18 15 Moscow, Wednesday—Results of games in the Soviet Union soccer championship played yesterday. Minsk Dynamo 1 Leningrad Zenlt 0; Nevtchi Baku 0 Tbilisi Dynamo 2; Soviet Army Club (Rostov-on-Don) 3 Lvov Karpathy 0.34 words
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Article17 1971-08-18 15 American League New York I Kan— 0 New York fc Kiimi 5 denote* Sad fame.17 words
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Article, Illustration18 1971-08-18 15 Malacca's goalie jumps for a save during the Perak Malacca women's soccer tournament last night. Perak won 2-1.18 words
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Article286 1971-08-18 15 London, Wednesday Arsenal continued the successful start to the defence of their English first division soccer title last night with a 1-0 away victory over Huddersfield Town. But it was a different story for Leeds United, considered Arsenal's most dangerous challengers for the title. They286 words
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223 1971-08-18 15 Copenhagen, Wednesday South Africa found a rare friend yesterday in International Rowing Federation (FIEA) president Thomas Keller called for if expulsion when the Soviet Union from the federation. South Africa, because of her apartheid policy which forbids mixed competition within the republic between white223 words
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Article69 1971-08-18 15 London, Wednesday. Referees bookea 29 soccer piayers for various offences in the 15 English first division and league cup games piayea last night. Six names went into the referee's book in the first envision match between Ipswich Town ana Coventry City ana English league secretary, Mr. Alan69 words
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Article76 1971-08-18 15 La Rocnelie, Prance, Weanesaay. American yachtsman MJ. Turner on the "American Eagle" yesterday won the 355 mile (536 KM) Atlantic Ocean race from Plymouth, England, to La Rocheiie. Turner, the first to arrive here out of a field of 50 yachts that left Plymouth on76 words
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Article53 1971-08-18 15 Miami Beach, Florida Wednesday. William Brennan was elected to a second term today as president of the World Boxing Association at the groups annual convention here. Chosen as international vice presidents were Tung Kenn Choy of Korea, Dr. Jean La Boehe of Canada, and Dr. Carlos de FUHpi53 words
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Article516 1971-08-18 15 Call for international referees A spectator threw a wild punch at an Australian basketball team member before their match against Thailand at Gay World stadium yesterday. Police rushed In when another member of the Australian team grappled with the spectator, separating them. It Is the516 words
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Advertisement398 1971-08-18 14 'h PHONE *****8 a k ■A■ ANNOUNCEMENT SALON PHOENIX OPENS every Thursday till 8 p.m. for Facial, Skin Treatments, Evening Beauty Culture/Hoirdressing courses. Tel: Rosalie Hemon *****. ACCOMMODATION VACANT LUXURIOUSLY FULLY FURNISHSO semi detached bungalow 19, Jalan Sedop, Singapore 15. 3 airconditioned bedrooms, one servant's room. Telephone: *****5 Singapore. AT398 words
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Advertisement357 1971-08-18 14 POSITIONS VACANT MOBIL SERVICE STATION requires male/female pump attendonts and car washers. Ring *****8 or Call personally at 353, Tanglin Road, Singapore 10. STEAMBATH, MASSAGE ETC WOODSVILLE HEALTH CENT*!, 38 Woodsville Road. Body massage for ladles only. For appointments phone *****7 Singapore. SHOPPING GUIDE PLAN YOUR SHOPPING AT HOME SEE357 words
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Miscellaneous110 1971-08-18 14 DR. KILDARE by Ken Bald Wft •a > y W jPU Hi r? 111 I' 9 i-MU f 4 m i Hi IK' a I IS! <» ii i I:M7 A v\\ Ji7: r> I 0 iV; rrn RIP KIRBY by John Prentice and Fred Dickenson GREAT/ I'LL FEEL BETTER!110 words
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Miscellaneous270 1971-08-18 14 NEW NATION CROSSWORD 8 Started. 9 Den. 10 Darning——. 11 Island farewells. 12 Soften. 13 Marabou* 15 Believer In: Suffix. 21 Flat-based and tapering. 24 River through Berlin. 25 Long-range navigating system. 26 Before. 27 Scuffle. 28 Harvest goddess 30 Savory. 32 Stares. 3* Passover feast. 88 Prlml's "The Klnc270 words
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Advertisement92 1971-08-18 15 Su'll V/J vLj o'k PESTA SUKAN DIARY TODAY v CHESS (ChtniiH) Miitwr Open champ*. (8 pjn.) People's Put iiMjln, New Bridge tai FOOTBALL (Women) Pesta Snkan tournament (6.10) TABU TENNIS Open National champs. Monk'* Hill Bicwtory g pjn.). YACHTING International regatta (II ul) opposite Sea VOLLEYBALL Mfa. All Singapore Tooth92 words
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Miscellaneous571 1971-08-18 15 CJ723 -Cm alwi Ktttl lims NEW NATION J WEDNESDAY MONEYWORDS 'Z' i J C*t Mt Mi pia witt atter cmimj. Putia| iistrvctiMS apptar kalaw. Naaie (Mr./Mrs./MMs). FILL IN KM LETTERS -Cut ilMf littrl iKts CLUES FOR Z-3 1. Very thin sheet of metal. 2. During a training spell, a boxer571 words
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Article, Illustration67 1971-08-18 16 Pretty Tan Beng Geok, 19, is a good conversationalist. But that doesn't necessarily mean she's a loud mouth. Her Job at Singapore's latest executive lounge is simply to chit-chat, to keep the customers happy. She's a linguist too. Apart from English, Beng Geok speaks fluent French, Malay andPicture by Steven Lee - 67 words
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378 1971-08-18 16 Jenny Lee - By Jenny Lee Rules are made to be broken. But for 12 pretty girls who will begin work as "PR (public relations) officers" at Singapore's latest bar next month, it will mean a fine or even a sack if they378 words
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Article66 1971-08-18 16 AH FOOK: There have been a spate of stabbings recently. I think the government should study the need to restrict ownership of knives beyond a cert ain length. VBEI LIN: 1 think the government should ban the films which glorify sword-flght-ing and revenge they glamourise the thugs who66 words
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Miscellaneous744 1971-08-18 16 5 Siigapare 3.00 Opening 3.40 For the Family 4.10 A Diary ot Events in Singapore This Week 4.15 Days of Our Lives 4.55 Close 5.55 Opening Followed by Deputy Dawg 6.10 What Others Say (English) 6.30 News in Brief 6.35 Report on Pesta Sukan 1971 7.05 Alfred Hitchcock 7.40 News744 words
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