New Nation, 25 August 1971
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Title Section15 1971-08-25 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Wednesday evening, August 25, 1971 NO. 188 Price 15 cents NEW NATION15 words
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Article110 1971-08-25 1 Trading in the stock market this morning was fairly active and prices were better marginally. Haw Par was the main feature in the Industrials. It was traded from $2.24 to $2.32, a gain of 8 cents against yesterday's closing price of $2.24. Public Bank changed hands at110 words
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Article14 1971-08-25 1 Police reported 63 accidents ye sterday. Six were serious and one fatal.14 words
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Article18 1971-08-25 1 Water consumption yesterday was 96.1 million gallons a decrease of one millions gallons over Monday's figures.18 words
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Article51 1971-08-25 1 LATE NEWS Fire broke out Inside one of the rooms of the 3500ton Losco S.T. One berthed at Far East-Levingston shipyard in Jurong today. Two fire engines rushed from the city to control the fire which was contained within an hour. Cause of the fire is not51 words
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284 1971-08-25 1 Gangs of riders stopped in Orchard Road Twenty-five motorcycles were impounded by the police last night in the latest crackdown on motorcycle gangs operating in the Orchard Road area. The police swoop followed complaints in the Press that motorcyclists, mostly teenagers, were turning the road284 words
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Article264 1971-08-25 1 Singapore link possible London, Wednesday China has agreed to buy six Trident airliners worth- ££Q-mffik>n from Britain's Hawker Siddeley Company, it was announced here yesterday. The deal Immediately raised speculation that China could be planning air links with Singapore and other South East Asian cities. The264 words
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Article50 1971-08-25 1 Bombers struck again in Manila last night and early today only hours after President Marcos warned he might have to declare material law to meet Communist terrorism. Police said unidentified study training facilities, terrorists tossed explosives, believed to be dynamite, at the homes of two politicians.50 words
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153 1971-08-25 1 Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday Malaysia will take part in the Afro-Asian table-tennis championships in Peking in November, the president of the Malaysian Table Tennis Association, Mr. Michael Chen, said today. The leader of the 13member trade mission from China, Mr. Chang Kuantou. handed over153 words
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Article51 1971-08-25 1 The body of the late Dato Aw Cheng Chye, 48, who died in Santiago last weekend, is expected to be flown back by chartered flight on Sunday at the earliest. Funeral arrangements will have to be approved by Da tin Aw, who will accompany the51 words
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Article294 1971-08-25 1 Wee Beng Huat - By Wee Beng Huat Taxi driver Fong Ah Hua, 30, whose taxi was hijacked by three armed men on Monday has become a VIP overnight. Detectives are keeping a round-the-clock watch on his house and family, and he gets an armed escort everywhere he goes. Sources294 words
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170 1971-08-25 1 Anil Bhatia - By Anil Bhatia There is a shortage of Singapore currency notes in Jakarta be- 1 cause Indonesian money changers have either run out of the notes or are holding them in the hope of a revaluation of the Singapore dollar in relation to170 words
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Article181 1971-08-25 1 Foreign exchange transactions in the US dollar was resumed today after a eight-day suspension with the Association of Banks quoting the spot rates with a minimal difference to the rate prevailing prior to the suspension. Spot sales of the US dollar were done at $3.0350,181 words
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Article, Illustration91 1971-08-25 1 One great lesson schoolboy Hamzah Aziz, 17, learnt this morning —never stand on the steps of a moving bus with one hand holding a schoolbag. He was on his way to school just after 7 a.m. when he was flung off a bus as it went round91 words
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Advertisement61 1971-08-25 1 r GOLD VASE HOPES IN MORNING GALLOPS AT IPOH: SEE PAGE 15 MSflcarfyßiftf' to Bangkok MSA Boeing 707 leaves Singapore 8 am every Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday to Bangkok non-stop arriving 9.35 am. These, plus our other all-Boeing (lights, get you there 18 times a week and back 48 tiroes61 words
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248 1971-08-25 2 Department gives seven days for arrears payment About 7300 property owners in Singapore face the prospect of having their properties seized and sold by the Property Tax Department for failing to pay arrears in taxes. All-of them have been served with248 words
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376 1971-08-25 2 Workers in out-of-town industrial estates, especially Jurong, are appealing to,employers to maintain fully equipped ambulances as part of their industrial safety programme. They point out that when a serious accident occurs, time should not be wasted in waiting for a city ambulance to rush376 words
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Article66 1971-08-25 2 Broken—the brick record New York, Wednesday. Robert Checca, 21, dropped a brick today and claimed a new world record. He and Robert Stewart, 19, both college students, laid claim to the title by each carrying an B}lb. brick for 50 miles. According to the Guinness Book of Records, the existing66 words
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257 1971-08-25 2 Young boys are spending their nights at lovers' haunts running a small lucrative business selling old newspapers. The boys whose ages range from seven to 12, can be seen frequently at the three public reservoirs Macßitchie, Peirce and Seletar and their numbers swell257 words
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Article25 1971-08-25 2 Mr. David Marshall will speak on human rights at the Rotary Club of Singapore luncheon mating on September 2 in the Hollanasche Club.25 words
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Article25 1971-08-25 2 Tokyo, Wednesday.—The Japan e s e government yesterday announced it had given permission for export sales of large-sized helicopters to the Swedish navy.25 words
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Article39 1971-08-25 2 Mr. Tommy Kwik will lecture on Natural Health at the YWCA at Raffles Quay on Saturday, and not at the YMCA as reported in New Nation yesterday. The mistake, due to a printing error, is regretted.39 words
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122 1971-08-25 2 Mr. B.J. McSweeney will speak on real time computing" to members of the Singapore Computer Society at the A.A. Theatrette in River Valley Road at 5.30 p.m. today. Visiting professor Dr. M. W. Greaves will speak on recent advances in dermatological treatment at122 words
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Article, Illustration236 1971-08-25 2 Mr. Easley Blackwood, 68, is bridging the world with two packs v of cards. He and his wife are sailing round the world in the P b O liner Arcadia which visited Singapore yesterday. All that he has to do to pay236 words
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Article225 1971-08-25 2 Former staff members of the defunct Singapore Herald will receive their severance pay within this week. This was confirmed by Mr Jackson Lee, the receiver appointed to dispose of the firm's assets. The amounts the employees are to receive vary from one to three225 words
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Article31 1971-08-25 2 Hong Kong, Wednesday. The first Austrian Trade delegation to visit China since diplomatic relations were established last May has arrived in Peking, the New China News Agency reported yesterday.31 words
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333 1971-08-25 2 The Junior Flying Club and the National Cadet Corps (Air) will be housed together in a new four-storey building, equipped with workshops at Kolam Ayer next year. At the same time, the NCC (Air) will completely revise its syllabus in an attempt333 words
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Article25 1971-08-25 2 The General Post Office reminds its savings bank depositors, they have only six more days to collect their tickets for the lucky draw.25 words
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Advertisement55 1971-08-25 2 HIGHLY REWARDING FOR A NITE OUT at sout of 49 Will be held at the Singapore Wonderland Amusement Park at 7.45 p.m. TOMORROW'S DRAW NO :67/71 CASH JACKPOT IS I TUP atucd rnmin nnnrn r-.,- TO WINNERS WITH 5 NUMBERS CORRECT QTHER GROUP PRIZfcS REMAIN THE SAME PLUS FREE ENTRY55 words
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Advertisement10 1971-08-25 2 i love you i bweyou SB. >?*jM]:i?t T a rjiiMxi10 words
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Miscellaneous107 1971-08-25 2 I','i mn rm Temperatures in world cities yesterday: Taipei 94-76 Kuala Lumpur 87-71 Hong Kong 90-81 Tokyo 91-74 Seoul 84-70 Bangkok 89-75 Jakarta 91-78 Manila 91-73 Naha 88-79 Paris 73-59 San Francisco 75-54 New York 74-48 London 72-61 Moscow 59-48 Sydney 73-56 Melbourne 59-46 Perth 86-75. Singapore Singapore's weather forecast107 words
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330 1971-08-25 3 John Hoffman - By John Hoffman Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday Political and diplomatic results are obviously expected by both sides from the negotiations being conducted here by Communist China's first trade mission to Malaysia. Not only has the leader of the mission, Mr. Chang Kuang Tou, referred330 words
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244 1971-08-25 3 Penang, Wednesday The University of Penang has increased its intake of students for its external degree courses from 50 to 89. The Registrar, Mr. N.A. Ogle, said yesterday that the university had now extended its facilities to the maximum to serve the external244 words
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Article, Illustration270 1971-08-25 3 Rosa 1 i n Viryasiri (left) and Nupaijit Mahavasci are like two peas in a pod, but they are not sisters just the best of friends. They are both taking time off from their work as flight hostesses in Thai International270 words
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195 1971-08-25 3 Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday A seminar will be held here next month to evaluate the transport system in the country and make suggestions for its improvement. The seminar on Transport Development in Malaysia, organised by the Chartered Institute of Transport (Malaysia section) will be195 words
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141 1971-08-25 3 Shell Company employees on Pulau Bukom have not lost a single minute in working hours through accidents during the past two months. This was revealed In the company's latest fortnightly bulletin which said: "Since May 27, 1971, we have been without a losttime accident141 words
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Article32 1971-08-25 3 Bangkok, Wednesday. Queen Juliana of the Netherlands and her husband, Prince Bernhard, arrived here yesterday for a two-day private visit on their way to Indonesia for a 10-day state visit.32 words
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Article21 1971-08-25 3 The Spastic Children's Association of Singapore will hold its Flag Day on Saturday. Several hundred volunteers will sell flags.21 words
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587 1971-08-25 3 Wee Beng Huat - Opium raid hauls-all-time low figure Only 521bs recovered so far this year By Wee Beng Huat Though opium continues to be the main form of drug addiction in Singapore, the amount seized by the Customs Department and the Police Narcotics Branch so far this year has reached an all-time low.587 words
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620 1971-08-25 3 Many of the 2756 monthly-rated staff of the Public Utilities Board are unhappy over the management's decision to reject their appeal to pay arrears of salaries and provident fund contributions in more instalments. The arrears to be paid by the staff, who comprise620 words
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Article131 1971-08-25 3 Two robbers, one armed with a chopper, escaped with jewellery worth $25,000, brandy valued at $264 and $lOO in cash from the house of a dentist at 6th. Avenue, off Bukit Timah Road, early yesterday morning. Police believe that the robbers a Chinese and a131 words
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Article23 1971-08-25 3 Swami Damodarananda will speak on "The Spiritual Life" at the Singapore Lodge Theosophical Society in Cairnhill Road tomorrow at 6.30 p.m.'23 words
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Miscellaneous98 1971-08-25 3 At the cinemas Jurong Drive In: Her Vengeance (Mandarin)— 7, 9.30. Orchard: Love Story—--1.30, 4, 6.30, 9.15. Odeon: Escape From The Planet Of The Apes—l.3o, 4, 6.30, 9.30. Cathay: The Sandpiper—--1,30. 4, 6.30, 9.30. Od eon-Ka tone: 1971 The 31st World Table Tennis Championships—l, 3.30, 7, 9.15. Lido: The Last98 words
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Article, Illustration204 1971-08-25 4 Conducted by Mary Lee, Tel: *****1 IT ISNT too often that Rotarians from all over Singapore get together, but when they do, the event Is always something special. They held a Spanish night at the American Club, and the men gallantly donned gay204 words
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283 1971-08-25 4 Reuter Kampala, Wednesday A Chinese officer killed by Ugandan troops in fighting on the Tanzanian border earlier yesterday begged for mercy before he died, saying he was "only a Chinese sent by (Tanzanian President Julius) Nyerere," President Idi Amin said here last night. TheReuter - 283 words
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136 1971-08-25 4 The Australian Sydney, Wednesday The Australian Labour Party did not intend to threaten the jobs or standard of living of unskilled and semiskiled workers by sponsoring a "mass migration programme from Asia." The Federal secretary of the party, Mr. m. J. Young, said this onThe Australian - 136 words
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Article86 1971-08-25 4 Bangkok, Wednesday. Tnai forces have been set on alert against 1000 Burmese rebels fleeing towards the Thai border, reliable government sources said yesterday. The rebels have reached Burmese territory opposite Thailand's Kanchanaburi province, about 100 miles west of Bangkok, they saia. They belong to86 words
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157 1971-08-25 4 Reuter Accra, Wednesday An urgent Bill outlawing the revival in any form of ex-President Kwame Nkrumah's Convention People's Party was passed by the Ghanaian Parliament yesterday after an emotional 16-hour debate. Government and opposition members were still arguing fiercely over the legality of theReuter - 157 words
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Article214 1971-08-25 4 Lull on Tokyo stock market Reuter Tokyo, Wednesday Japan last night ruled out any revaluation of the yen in the immediate future. The decision was taken by a cabinet council of economic ministers, which aiso decided against bilateral talks with the United States on monetaryReuter - 214 words
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224 1971-08-25 4 Reuter Cairo, Wednesday Egypt's biggest political show trial since the 1952 revolution opens today with former VicePresident Aly Sabry and seven former Ministers accused of trying to overthrow President Anwar Sadat. A total of 91 defendants will stand in the dock of a specialReuter - 224 words
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THE WORLD
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Article377 1971-08-25 5 US troops prepare for attacks New Nation Foreign Service Saigon, Wednesday The US command boosted its earlier "grey" alert last night to a "yellow" advanced alert one stage less than an under-attack alert. The grey alert put restrictions on the movement of all American military personnel.New Nation Foreign Service - 377 words
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191 1971-08-25 5 United Press International Chicago, Wednesday The Chicago Daily News reported yesterday that South Vietnam's President Thieu sent a top-secret directive to all province chiefs and mayors telling them in detail how to rig an election. The newspaper, in a report from Saigon, said thatUnited Press International - 191 words
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Article199 1971-08-25 5 Reuter New York, Wednesday Hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers turned out to greet the Apollo 15 astronauts yesterday when they made their first official visit since their 12-day trip to the moon. The crowds lined the route of the spacemen's motorcade in midtown ManhattanReuter - 199 words
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342 1971-08-25 5 Reuter Belfast, Wednesday A bomb blew out 36 windows in a Belfast department store yesterday, shattering the peace of a rare vio-lence-free day in Ulster's capital. Police said the blast, probably up to 10 lbs of gelig-nite-type dynamite, did extensive interior damage to theReuter - 342 words
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Article, Illustration115 1971-08-25 5 Doctors at a Manila hospital treat blood-spattered victims of grenade explosions that wrecked a Liberal Party rally last weekend. At least 10 people were killed and 100 injured in the grenade attack. Eight of the party's candidates for the November Senate election were amongUPI picture. - 115 words
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Article297 1971-08-25 5 Reuter Athens, Wednesday Greek Prime Minister George Fapadopoulos, mastermind of the coup that kicked out King Constantine and put the army in power fouu years ago, yesterday sacked nine powerful colonels from key government jobs. The Cabinet—l 9 Ministers and 10 under-secre-taries of state resignedReuter - 297 words
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Article300 1971-08-25 5 La Paz, Wednesday The Bolivian Red Cross said yesterday the death toll in the country's brief but bloody civil war had risen to more than 120, with about 500 people wounded. Red Cross volunteers began door-to-door collections, seeking money, drugs and medicine for the victims.300 words
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Article46 1971-08-25 5 Beirut. Wednesday. Suaan and mainland China signed a US$35 million economic co operation agreement in Khartoum yesteraay, the Miuoie East news agency said. The pact provides for Chinese aid in the building of roads and bridges and establishment of a weaving factory.46 words
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Article28 1971-08-25 5 London, Wednesday. An antique dealer* was fined £35 here yesterday for exposing to view an indecent exhibition a 32-piece chess set portraying couples in sexual positions.28 words
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166 1971-08-25 5 Reuter Palermo, Wednesday A pretty, blonde Danish school teacher, charged with indecency for wearing hot pants, appeared in court yesterday in a modest dress. Lise Wittrock, 27, who shocked the local magistrate by wearing a pale orange top and hot pantsReuter - 166 words
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Article100 1971-08-25 5 Hong Kong, Wednesday. China's massive task of party reconstruction in the wake of the disastrous Cultural Revolution has moved nearer completion witn the formation of new committees for Szechwan province ana Tibet. The New China News Agency said yesterday the committees were elected at congresses held100 words
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Article33 1971-08-25 5 Moscow, Wednesday. The Soviet Foreign Minister, Mr. Andrei Gromyko, yesterday discussed international questions and bilateral relations with the North Korean Deputy Foreign Minister, Mr. Lee Man Sok, Tass news agency said.33 words
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Article22 1971-08-25 5 Kuwait, Wednesday. A Soviet Muslim delegation will visit Kuwait soon In response to an official Invitation, it was announced yesterday.22 words
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Article19 1971-08-25 5 Paris, Wednesday.— Two French mountaineers were killed yesterday when climbing in the Mont Blanc range near Chamonix.19 words
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Article155 1971-08-25 5 Reuter Seoul, Wednesday South Korea's defence minister and air force chief of staff were removed yesterday following a bloody prison breakout on Monday that threw the nation into confusion and fear of a] North Korean guerrilla attack. The breakout, from a west coast island under airReuter - 155 words
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234 1971-08-25 5 Reuter New Delhi, Wednesday A wave of heavy monsoon floods sweeping through northeast India has completely marooned Malda, a town of about 50,000 people in West Bengal, it was reported here yesterday. The Press Trust of India said almost the whole of the town wasReuter - 234 words
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Article36 1971-08-25 5 Hong Kong, Wednesday.— A delegation of the Liberation Front of Mozambique arrived in Peking yesterday for a friendly visit at the invitation of the Chinese-African People's Friendship Association the New China News Agency reported.36 words
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Advertisement259 1971-08-25 5 Cockpit Frbnch^Rgstaurant HOUSE OF BEST FOOD SERVICE til CP' I• Sizzling Specialities Enjoy Cockpit's Sizzling Specialities Air Fresh New 7ealand Steaks in Chinese or Continental style. Or a T-Bone Steak served with French Fried and Salad. Or come and try what the Chef recommends three delectable continental dishes Swiss Fondue259 words
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FOREIGN COMMENT
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697 1971-08-25 6 Robert Duffield - From Robert Duffield The Australian VIETNAM What is going to become of Australia's Vietnam veterans? By that I mean both veteran groups—the men who fought in the Vietnam war and the men and women who fought against it. Both are left without aThe Australian - 697 words
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Article, Illustration730 1971-08-25 6 S.M. ALI - S. M. All and B. Ronquillo look at two aspects of the outbreak of violence in the Philippines. S.M.ALI PHILIPPINES "The use of violence," said Filipino intellectual Sionel F. Jose at the height of last year's student unrest in the Philippines, "is justified when730 words
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Article, Illustration798 1971-08-25 6 Don Cook - From Don Cook Los Angeles Times BERLIN The Four -Power agreement has brought joy to Berlin and its isolation is now being partially relieved. Few who watched the barbed wire go around West Berlin on a hot, cloudless morning 10 yearsLos Angeles Times - 798 words
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733 1971-08-25 6 Manila, Wednesday If there 1s any organised group or segment of the Filipino population that can command and secure the logistics to wage a war on a separatist or Independence issue, it Is the Muslim population concentrated largely on the island of Mindanao. The733 words
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532 1971-08-25 6 Jeff Penberthy - From Jeff Penberthy The Melbourne Herald JAPAN Konosuke Matsushita, 76, a pallid man with prominent ears and a bright smile, lost $10.5 million on Monday, August 16, and after that things became confused... But he was losing at least a every day last ActuallyThe Melbourne Herald - 532 words
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202 1971-08-25 6 CHINA Melbourne, Wednesday Officials of the China Travel Service in Hong Kong have issued a warning against bogus travel agencies which claim to be able to arrange early tours of China. The China Travel Service and some reputable world travel agencies have already properly202 words
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LOCAL COMMENT
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Article, Illustration902 1971-08-25 7 PAKIR SINGH - But there may well be lessons to learn from KL experience PAKIR SINGH "The talks between the Chinese trade mission and the Malaysian trade representatives will range strictly around commercial issues," according to Malaysian Foreign Minls tT y. There is no902 words
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Voice of the Press
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Article139 1971-08-25 7 What other newspapers are saying: With all the hazards facing motorists today, it is reasonable to demand that all drivers should be able to see clearly where they are going. The head of the Victorian College of Optometry at Melbourne University, Mr. BX>. Cole, yesterday advocated eyesight tests139 words
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Article198 1971-08-25 7 A new regulation which Is designed to prevent foreigners from Interfering in Singapore's politics Is expected to come Into force soon. Now cltlsens residing in Singapore will be required to declare that they will not get involved In local politics if they wish to remain here. it is198 words
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Article87 1971-08-25 7 Why is it that police record shows that youths make up the greatest proportion of those joining secret societies and taking drugs? Why is it that some of our« youths like popular songs and films which disseminate unwholesome sentiments and concepts? With their training In social87 words
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Article56 1971-08-25 7 The time has certainly arrived for the re-examina-tion of the currency setup under which the free world has been operating since the end of World War n. In fact, Mr. Nixon's announcement concerning the American dollar can be likened to his decision to visit Peking which is shaking56 words
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Article236 1971-08-25 7 The Director of the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, En. Hassan Ahmad, stated at the National Cultural Congress the other day that at this stage of its development the image of Bahasa Malaysia had to be safeguarded so that people would have high regard for it and it would236 words
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Article206 1971-08-25 7 Apart from reviewing their indivioual policies towards China some Asian countries are contemplating the feasibility of a Joint top-levei conference with Peking to discuss questions of mutual concern. Immediately after the recent ministerial meeting of the Asian and Pacific Council comprising South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, the206 words
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Article, Illustration901 1971-08-25 7 Jackie Sam - BASIC ISSUES CLOUDED, PEOPLE LEFT CONFUSED By Jackie Sam To those who did not fully grasp the realities of Malaysian politics or know the people involved, the formation of Gerakan Ra'ayat Malaysia (Malaysian people's Movement) in March 1968 held out promise of a new approach901 words
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Advertisement114 1971-08-25 7 Vli Now you see it... Every home contains things that nobody needs. You probably don't even think about them but every home needs money and you do think about that. Chances are that somebody else is looking for the very things you have. Do the New Nation vanishing trick turn114 words
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400 1971-08-25 8 The Pour-Power accord on Berlin is the best news that has come out of Europe in a long time. For a quarter century Berlin has been a high point of East-West friction. The bitterness of the controversy, as well as Its longevity, had thus400 words
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Article120 1971-08-25 8 jiurjr^irj by ISPY Who or what or why Is "Jim?" Will he sink, or will he swim? Jim is. in fact, lusty Infant of four who Is longing, according to his sponsors, to be raised "into a mature and responsible Singaporean." "Jim" is short for the Jurong120 words
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Article, Illustration716 1971-08-25 8 DICK WILSON - DICK WILSON Although Richard Nixon and Mao Tsetung are two of the most powerful men in the world* members of that handful of mankind whose decisions can make or break our planet, their prospective meeting in Peking is more716 words
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Letters
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Article275 1971-08-25 8 JAMAL HUSSAIN - JAMAL HUSSAIN Mohamed Syed (New Nation, Aug. 21) does not seem to be aware of the fact that organised action for the benefit of Muslims can play a significant part In the life of the Muslim community. He regards the Singapore Muslim Organisation plan to275 words
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Article61 1971-08-25 8 VISITING MOTORIST Singapore 9 - VISITING MOTORIST Singapore 9. Despite the government's pleas to Singaporeans to be more poiite ana courteous, I flna Singapore Dri vers among the ruaest people Ive met. It's bad enough to have the roads congested but the situation is maae worse by motorists trying to squeeze61 words
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Article184 1971-08-25 8 LEONG SIEW ENG - LEONG SIEW ENG I refer to the suggestion in Talking Point that Chinese street "wayangs" (operas) be scrapped because they are becoming a nuisance. I think this drastic action is unnecessary and undesirable. It is unnecessary because the noise problem can be solved by other means like184 words
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Article233 1971-08-25 8 BASHIR A. MALLAL - BASHIR A. MALLAL Mr. Brlj S. Soln, author of the forthcoming Singapore Master Tax Guide, Is reported In your paper on August 10 to have regretted that In Singapore tax cases could not be published and to quote a case one had to get permission from233 words
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Article348 1971-08-25 8 E.L. CHUA - E.L. CHUA I would like to comment on Gerald de Cruz's article entitled Political Arena No Place to Play Hide and Seek which your paper published on August 16. Firstly, I must make clear that I am neither a politician nor do I intend to be a348 words
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Article78 1971-08-25 8 Hong Miss Lim Pek - Miss Lim Pek Hong Public Relations Officer, Housing Development Board. Singapore 2. Please refer to the article In Wednesday's New Nation regarding stench from uncollected garbage in the chutes of Block 34, Bendemeer Road, Kallang Basin. There is a bin in each bin chute chamber for the78 words
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Article217 1971-08-25 8 LIM CHYE ENG - LIM CHYE ENG It looks as if the bus queueing campaign has not taught Singaporeans anything. For a short while there were neat queues at the various bus stops. The majority of the commuters lined up sensibly and waited for their bus to arrive. What217 words
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Article, Illustration2308 1971-08-25 9 PART THREE: The Kian continued its operations under increasing difficulties as the 1930 depression approached. Many of its branches were already in difficulties. The sugar enterprise Oei Tjoe had to close its doors. Susukl closed down, thus affecting the operations2,308 words
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Article133 1971-08-25 9 THE STORY OF THE RISE OF THE OEI FAMILY'S KIAN GWAN COMPANY The Kian Gwan Co. and the name Oei Tiong Ham are household words but. less well-known the steady rise to wealth and fame of the Oei family and their struggle through changing and often difficult times133 words
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Article, Illustration906 1971-08-25 10 Patrick de Souza - CAREERS By Patrick de Souza Shipbuilding and repairing holds promise for the employment of thousands of young men who are not afraid of soiling their hands. Many shipyards have launched expansion programmes following satisfying turnovers last year. The big three Jurong, Keppel, and Sembawang906 words
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Article, Illustration374 1971-08-25 10 Call for check on new species of mosquitoes A call for a regular check on nearby islands for new species of mosquitoes was made recently by Mr. S. Rajendran, a masters degree candidate at the University of Singapore. Mr. Rajendran, who is doing research on a species374 words
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Article, Illustration546 1971-08-25 10 Elizabeth Choo - Elizabeth Choo interviews Singapore Polytechnic students EDUCATION Elizabeth Choo Henry Tan, First Year Industrial Technology. "There is at present a heavy demand for skilled labour and it is up to an institution of learning like our Polytechnic to meet this demand. General546 words
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Article, Illustration670 1971-08-25 10 Vacation courses and holiday camps should be arranged by the Ministry of Education for all schools in the Republic. This is the view of the Chairman of the SouthEast Asia Film Company, Mr. Herbert Lim. Mr. Lim, whose firm represents the National Film Board670 words
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Advertisement203 1971-08-25 10 I 11 The frequent demand on candidates to make references to one's own country or current problems makes economics hard to prepare for in terms of examinations as the economy of Singapore has not been systematically dealt with I textbook form. Dr. Lee Soo Ann, author of Papers on Economic203 words
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Article, Illustration807 1971-08-25 11 Lana Wells - I WOMAN 1 From Lana Wells The Melbourne Herald Gloria S'ff&nson, Hollywood's glamour queen of th«e *****, Is returning to Broadway next month after a 20-year absence. At the age of 72, after a 58-year film career, G lorla now describes herself as "oldThe Melbourne Herald - 807 words
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Article470 1971-08-25 11 One of Wall Street's rare female traders United Press International One of the more beautiful sights on generally drab Wall Street is a mere slip of an Irish American lass who overcame a phobia about telephones to become one of the street's rare female traders.United Press International - 470 words
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137 1971-08-25 11 IRIS SOFER, Miss International of 1970, is back in Australia looking for a job and trying to forget about the embarrassment of Japanese bathing customs. And after three months as a roving ambassadress of goodwill. She's learned how to stand up under the pressure137 words
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Article, Illustration77 1971-08-25 11 Simplicity is the message of this season's "late night" look. Choose this simply shaped basic dress style to make the evening scene in wine coloured Jersey. When you have chosen your "night look" give it a sparkle. This dress with long billowy sleeves77 words
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Article1022 1971-08-25 11 Trish Sheppard - Pets are good companions for growing children By Trish Sheppard "I want some fish, Please, M u m m y." "Please, Mummy, I need some fish." This and variations on the same theme have been constant music in my ears for weeks. And when my1,022 words
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Advertisement149 1971-08-25 11 FIR NEW NATION H >•* ¥f t t i f ft r} m r s%< v r *sfv* 5 ''v 1 r i* fI W f WW' V A .W i t s*4 r f 1 >•# a*/ »> i W *u> "IT TTiTii; THIS MAGNIFICENT COOKERY 500 PAGES ONLY149 words
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289 1971-08-25 12 United Press International New York, Wednesday The stock market finished sharply higher in heavy trading yesterday. Analysts said the list was continuing to react to the sweeping changes in economic policy announced by President Nixon last Sunday. Mr. William Nelson, directorUnited Press International - 289 words
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177 1971-08-25 12 Reuter London, Wednesday The market closed in a relatively active trading. Sentiment was aided by the overnight uptrend on Wall Street. Dealers said that interest was largely selective. At 1500 the Financial Times index was 6.1 up at 418.2 which was aReuter - 177 words
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Article59 1971-08-25 12 HONO KONO, Wed.—A flow of fluids Into Hong Kong which boosted share prices on Monday apparently eased yesterday, and the U.S. dollar crept back towards Its pre-crlsls level against this British colony's currency. Trading in stocks and shares began brickly yesterday morning with many counters59 words
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Article193 1971-08-25 12 Allied Cbem 31% Alcoa 55 Vk Am Brand* 44% Am Can 34% Am Motors AT T 44% A A P... 15% Anaconda 18% Avon Pd Beth Steel 27 Boeing 16% Caterp Trac 55 Chryaler 31% Coca-Cola 108% Control Data 61% Corn Ol Wka 240 Dow Chem 71%193 words
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Article1172 1971-08-25 12 TRENDS AND MOVES IN THE MAJOR STOCK EXCHANGE COUNTERS 1970-1971 High Low 1 wk. •CO 4 wks. *|o Stock Closing Bayers Price Sellers last Divid P/E Turn•a le YieJId Ratio Over INDUSTRIALS 2.93 1.90 4.02 2.40 3.32 1.66 2.95 3.18 1.73 3.34 3.38 2.97 2.96 6.05 1.521,172 words
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267 1971-08-25 12 V. Suppiah - V. Suppiah Singapore's port activities are continuously on the Increase. For the first quarter of this year 5.3 million tons of oil was loaded at the port as against 3.8 million, for the same period last year, an increase of 1.5 million.267 words
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727 1971-08-25 12 Management in Action By Gesty In every field of activity, humanity is divided into leaders and followers. Those who make things happen and those to whom things happen. Those who decide and those who follow up on decisions made727 words
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405 1971-08-25 12 V. Suppiah - V. Suppiah Singapore businessmen, who have exported goods on credit to Indonesia, are expected to lose about ten per cent in terms of value. This was stated by Mr. Chandulal Doshi, vicepresident of the Indian Chamber of Commerce. He said this will405 words
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Article146 1971-08-25 12 The Ford Motor Company is to set up a $3O million plant in Indonesia to manufacture component parts for the proposed "Asian car." The project will be unin collaboration wit h the Indonesian Republic Motor Company (IRMC) which win hold one-third of the capital. The construction of146 words
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Advertisement34 1971-08-25 12 SINGAPORE TEXTILE MEN FEAR ft- IS; 10 PER CENT LOSS OVER RUPIAH DEVALUATION SPECIAL True ■B& i V $1,701 14 •r Distributed by: TIMES DISTRIBUTORS SDN. BHD,. TIMES HOUSE, RIVER VALLEY ROAD, SINGAPORE 9.34 words
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Advertisement10 1971-08-25 12 ANALYSTS SEE RESUMPTION OF LAST WEEK'S RALL ON WALL STREET10 words
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Article, Illustration121 1971-08-25 13 RAFEE bin JADI, chief mandor of the Singapore Polo Club offers "Sandy" a snack before the fame. PICTURES: Brian Culley Watching and wondering. Bill North (Singapore Captain) looks quite pleased with himself and his horse after a win. 'I wish I had a horse' A young spectatorPICTURES: Brian Culley - 121 words
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Article, Illustration289 1971-08-25 14 PETER ONG - By PETER ONG Tennis is not everyone's game. But to 15 times Hong Kong ladies' champion, Mrs. Ling Yuen Yuen, 30, it's just a family affair. Her father was an active player, being the holder of the Davis Cup for 10 consecutive289 words
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Article71 1971-08-25 14 Local rugby fans are in for a big treat when the visiting Paris University Rugby Football Club play two friendly matches here next week. Considered as a very strong team in France with few star players in the team, the visitors will take on the71 words
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Article95 1971-08-25 14 Remits of the Singapore Plate for men's singles: T. Hassan (8) w.o. Mohd. Akbar (IB); John Lim (8) bt S. Yaftail (AFG) 9-7, 6-4; line Font (HK) bt Daniel lim (8) 2-6, 6-4, 6-1; W. Wee (S) bt S. Sana (Nepal) 6-1, 6-4; Jimmy Lynn (BR) w.o. Winston95 words
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Article263 1971-08-25 14 Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday Croquet a game of skill instituted more than 100 years ago on the green lawns of Wimbledon, England, has found new acceptance in Malaysia. A tiny group of enthusiasts have formed a croquet club at the Lake Club here. The club was started by263 words
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Article180 1971-08-25 14 The only two Singapore entries in the fifth annual Combined Old Boys' Rugby Association 10-a-side tournament at Kuala Lumpur fought out a tense final for the coveted Cobra Cup at the week- < end. The teams, representing the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, and the 108180 words
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Article73 1971-08-25 14 London, Wednesday. South African Gary Player and Lu Liang Huan of Taiwan have accepted invitations to compete in the £lO,OOO Cancer Relief Diamond Jubilee Pro-Am Golf Tournament in Dundee, Scotland, on September 26. Player is one of six former British Open champions who have entered the73 words
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Article34 1971-08-25 14 LONDON, Wednesday. Results of last night's rugby league matches were: Bramley 23 Blackpool Borough 5; Hull 2 Castlefotd 16; Keigbley 11 Huddersfield 16; Leeds 20 St. Helens 13; Salford 53 Huyton 13.34 words
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Article, Illustration560 1971-08-25 15 Jeffrey Low - By Jeffrey Low South Vietnam have all the qualities of football flair to dispel any challenge from Thailand when the two teams meet in the semi-final of the Pesta Sukan knockout competition at Jalan Besar tomorrow night. From an underdog start last night againstPictures by Ali Yusoff. - 560 words
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Article140 1971-08-25 15 Auckland, Wednesday England looked set to take the first-round lead in the Women's International hockey tournament here after a sparkling 4-0 win over the New Zealand under--23 team yesterday. Australia, West Germany and The Netherlands led the table with five points each from two wins140 words
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Article63 1971-08-25 15 New York, Wednesday.— Hsu Chin-Mu hurled a two-hitter ana struck out 14 batters yesterday as Taiwan rolled over Caguas, Puerto Rico, 7-0, in the first opening round game of the little league world series in Wiiliamsport, Pensyivania. Chin-Mu faced only 20 batters in the game and63 words
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Article626 1971-08-25 15 London, Wednesday India beat England by four wickets yesterday in the Third and final Test at The Oval to score their first win in a series in this country. The first two Test at Lords and Old Trafford were drawn. The tourists needed 173 runs626 words
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Article118 1971-08-25 15 Bonn, Wednesday A n a t Ratanabol, Thailand's 200 metres Asian champion, set a national record for 100 metres in clocking 10.3 seconds during an athletics meeting here yesterday. All three watches showed 10.3 seconds and the opposing wind was measured at 0.3 metres per118 words
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Article140 1971-08-25 15 New York, Wednesday. The 1971 United States open tennis championships received another blow yesterday when Australian world No. 1 Rod Laver announced he will not play in America's premier tournament because he is "too tired." Word of Laver's decision came from a spokesman for World140 words
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Article89 1971-08-25 15 South Orange, New Jersey, Wednesday—A second day of upsets rocked the U5525,000 Eastern Open tennis championships yesterday as Marty Biessen, Clark Graebner and John Alexander were the sole survivors among the original eight top seeds. Pancho Gonzales fell to seventh seed, New Zealader Onney Parun, 6-3, 6-4,89 words
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Article289 1971-08-25 15 From Blue Peter in Ipoh Need You Badly, the probable favourite in the Sultan's Gold Vase, underlined his chances when he did a splendid gallop here this morning. With leading Jockey Des Coleman In the saddle, Need You Badly sprinted smartly over 3f in 37289 words
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Article166 1971-08-25 15 London, Wednesday The English Football League's clean-up campaign is part of a world-wide effort to improve soccer discipline. Sir Stanley Rous, British president of the International Football Federation (FIFA), said here last night: "We in FIFA spearheaded the clean-up in the 1970 World Cup in Mexico, where166 words
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Advertisement635 1971-08-25 14 NEW NATION CLASSIFIEDS PHONE *****Q ANNOUNCEMENTS SALON PHOENIX OPENS every Thursday till 8 p.m. for Facial, Skin Treatments, Evening Beauty Culture/Hairdressing courses. Tel: Rosalie Hernon *****. THE SINCLAIR SCHOOL of Dancing. Term begins 6/9/71. Enrol now for Ballet and Scottish Highland Dancing. Enquiries:—Florrie Sinclair, ***** —696, Singapore. DEATH YAP CHUAN635 words
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Advertisement379 1971-08-25 14 MISCELLANEOUS WHEN THE DAY dawns bright and clear—-Just pack off for a picnic my dear. Give them all a good old feast with snacks made with 'Milkmaid' cheese. OFFICE SPACE VACANT SUBURB OFFICE DISTRICT FIFTEEN furnished with carpet. Ample car park- Near bus stop—sllo/-. Phone *****8 Singapore. PEOPLE'S PARK COMPLEX379 words
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Advertisement258 1971-08-25 14 sJ2 SINGAPORE invite applications for appointment as REGULAR DRIVERS Qualifications/Experience a. Minimum Education level: Primary IV b. Minimum Height: 5 ft. 4 ins. c. Minimum Weight: 110 lbs. d. Attained 19 years of age e. Good eye-sight Training: Successful applicants will be given military training as well as driver's training.258 words
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Miscellaneous138 1971-08-25 14 DR. KILDARE by Ken Bald ...THERE WENT THE OLD MAN'S IMMORTALITY VANISHING »N AKI ALCOHOLIC HAZE. GETTIN AM EARFUL... HUH? WELL ATTEND ME/ GOOD PEOPLE f*Sf* KNEW HOH TO KEEP A SECRET.... MAO TO KEEP A SECRET... 'CAUSE IF AN/BOP/ BLABOEP.... POOF.'/ V >' IK an w f\ 3 V138 words
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Miscellaneous296 1971-08-25 14 NEW NATION CROSSWORD 9 Without a saddle. 10 Arouse. 11 Diminutive of a mar name. 12 Short for Frances. 13 Repel (with •'off") 18 Passageway. 22 Gain. 24 Rescued wreckage. 26 Cake-mix. 27 Famous cow. 28 EMI being. 30 In too great haste. 31 Celebrations. 32 Rub off. 33 Members296 words
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Advertisement65 1971-08-25 15 wmvm® uy> PESTA SUKAN DIARY TODAY LAWN TENNIS: Singapore Aautcar Asian Inritation Mmwh to ChaaptaHhte 1971 8CC Mu| 9M ml TABLE TENNI8: Open National Table Tenuis ChampfeaMonk's Hll Sessaiary School 7.H pjn. TOMORROW FOOTBALL: Ftito Man knack ant toarnament (Jalan Beaar ataAlaas, T tt pjn.). Semi-finals. LAWN TENNIS: Singapore Amatear65 words
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Miscellaneous574 1971-08-25 15 cms i -Cat l)H( tattft l,art NEW NATION j WEDNESDAY MONEYWORDS A' i_ Cat Mt at! |n witk (tkcr ceupoes Pastiat iastractiaas ail')' ktltw. Nant (Mr./Mrs./Mrts). FILL IN •CM aiaaf tatttl l.ati kt inrM m Mt CLUES FOR A-3 1. After terrible a 4. Member of o legal panel, man574 words
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Article, Illustration57 1971-08-25 16 Receptionist Evelyn Tay, 20, is like any other woman she loves to go shopping. But when her funds are low, she does the next best thing window shopping. Her favourite haunt is Orchard Road where she can rest her tired feet in one of the manyPicture by Michael Kwan. - 57 words
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Article185 1971-08-25 16 Britain is catching up with the craze that hit Singapore a month or two back. Over there it is rivalling the yo-yo and hula-hoop. It began as a toy on the beaches and has suddenly graduated into party fun and boardroom therapy. Ker-Knockers, as they are185 words
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Article325 1971-08-25 16 Abby Tan - A FIERCE TUSSLE FOR THE DOLLARS By Abby Tan Hotels, now obviously feeling the competition, appear to be getting into a fierce all out tussle for the customer's dollar. More of their public areas are Joining the queue to offer "concession" rates on food and325 words
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Article51 1971-08-25 16 AH FOOK: Just imagine a girl wanting to compete for the title Bartender of the Year! Women have lost their feminity. MEI LIN: You mean men have lost one more Job which they used to monopolise. Hurrah for Women's Lib! What do YOU think? Write in to the51 words
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Miscellaneous725 1971-08-25 16 5 Singapore 3.00 Opening and Housewives' Matinee 3.45 For the Family 4.15 A Diary of Events in Singapore This Week (C) 4.20 Days of Our Lives 5.00 Close 5.45 Opening and Felix The Cat 6.10 What Others Say (E) 6.30 News in Brief 6.35 Report of Pesta Sukan 1971 (E)725 words
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