New Nation, 15 September 1971
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Title Section15 1971-09-15 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Wednesday evening, September 15, 1971 No. 206 Price 15 cents NEW NATION15 words
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Article10 1971-09-15 1 Police reported 45 accidents yesterday. Four were serious.10 words
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Article144 1971-09-15 1 The stock market this morning was fairly active and prices in general showed improvement. In the industrials, Motor and General Underwriters was hoisted to $2.30, a gain of 13 cents on its announcement of the acquisition of Scotts and English t,South-East Asia) Berhad. Haw par, which has144 words
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Article56 1971-09-15 1 LATE NEWS Manila, Wednesday.—The Philippine Government today warned former Pakistani Ambassador Khurrum Khan Pannl that he would be ousted from the country if he engages in political activity for the Rebel Bangla Desh forces. Panni, 49 announced his resignation from the Pakistani diplomatic service and his defection56 words
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Article625 1971-09-15 1 Republic supports Peking in UN but may have to abstain The Foreign Minister, Mr. S. Rajaratnam, will leave for New York on September 23 to attend the United Nations General Assembly and decide how Singapore will vote on China's admission to the UN. Singapore's stand on625 words
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271 1971-09-15 1 John Hoffman - By John Hoffman Melbourne Herald Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday The Ghana delegation has surprised the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference here by a guard- Ed advocacy of dialogue with South Africa. The leader of the Ghana delegation, Mr. Saki Scheck, who is also government chief whipMelbourne Herald - 271 words
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Article113 1971-09-15 1 Fifteen year old Scottish schoolgirl Alison Skea Byern, who was slashed in the palm at Paya Lebar Airport yesterday, is now staying with friends in Upper Bukit Timah Road. She was Injured In a struggle with an elderly man In the terminal building at 5.45113 words
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Article68 1971-09-15 1 The world's largest tanker, the 372,400 ton Nisseki Maru will pass through Singapore waters on Friday at 6 a.m. on its maiden voyage to the Persian Gulf. The tanker, which cost the owner, Tokyo Tanker Company. US$25.B million to build, was launched at the Kure shipyard68 words
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Article16 1971-09-15 1 Yesterday's water consumption was 102.9 million gallons, up 300.000 galolns on Monday's figure.16 words
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Article, Illustration460 1971-09-15 1 President V.V. Giri of India and Mrs. Giri this morning paid a courtesy call on President Sheares and the First Lady at the Istana. They were accompanied by Inche Othman Wok, Minister for Social Affairs and his wife, Che Dah, from the Singapore HiltonPicture by Ali Yusoff. - 460 words
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Advertisement62 1971-09-15 1 adv The bank for aH- bigandsmal We are glad we are the strongest and largest local Bank in Malaysia and Singapore. Because this means we can serve you with the greatest safety and effectiveness. Whether you are big or small, we welcome your business. Start solid and stay solid with62 words
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Advertisement41 1971-09-15 1 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 flights, get you there 18 times a week and back 18 times a week any other airline! W®;41 words
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Article, Illustration270 1971-09-15 2 Wee Beng Huat - MP heads public, police effort By Wee Beng Huat The MP for Toa Payoh, Mr. Eric Cheong, is heading a joint effort by a group of citizens and the police to help 40 unemployed youths in the estate. The youths' plight came to270 words
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Article42 1971-09-15 2 The Industrial Arbitration Court is to hear a dispute between the Singapore Manual and Mercantile Workers' Union and Tractors Malaysia Berhad. The case, concerning retrenchment benefits for two watchmen, will be heard at 9.30 a.m. on October 1.42 words
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Article35 1971-09-15 2 A talk on the physiology and pathology of eccrine sweating will be given by Dr. M.W. Greaves, Visiting Professor of Dermatology, University of Singapore, at the Allen Lecture Theatre at 5 pjn. today.35 words
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Article22 1971-09-15 2 The Blood Transfusion Service Mobile Unit will be at the Trinity Theological College today from 2 pjn. to 4 p.m.22 words
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Article236 1971-09-15 2 Last-minute preparations are now going on to get the Singapore Manufacturers' Association million dollar exhibition ready for its opening at the Singapore Conference Hall this evening. Workers are now swarming over the hall setting up stalls and placing exhibits on shelves The exhibition is236 words
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261 1971-09-15 2 Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday Civilian employees of the Royal Australian Air Force in Butterworth may go on strike in protest against the delay in settling their claims. The 1700 employees will take a secret strike ballot if no pay offer is received by the third week261 words
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Advertisement341 1971-09-15 2 v^vv At 3*^ ;*g» r;.IPM ;5 S\V-^ •V V A Healthy hair needs Pantene vitamin care Your hair needs vitamins. To keep your Refreshes it and keeps it healthy. Makes scalp healthy and free of dandruff your hair looking strong, vital and clean. And to help prevent it from falling341 words
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Advertisement183 1971-09-15 2 WHAT CRITICS SAY: "Sound more like master tape and less like disc than any other cartridge we have tested" HI-FI SOUND February '7l "These two are very fine pick-ups indeed. A number of those with a comparable overall performance can be counted on the fingers of one hand and leaves183 words
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Miscellaneous238 1971-09-15 2 mm in world Temperatures ii cities yesterday: Taipeh Kuala Lumpur Jakarta Hong Kong Tokyo Seoul Bangkok Naha Manila London Paris Moscow New York San Francisco Sydney Melbourne Canberra Perth Singapore The weather forecast from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Isolated showers. The weather for the 24 hours to 8 a.m.238 words
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243 1971-09-15 3 Violet Oon - By Violet Oon Mysterious Africa came pulsatingly to life last night when the 45-member Ballet Afrikana opened its fivenight season, at the National Theatre. The mood was set from the very first electrifying drum roll. From then on it was a wild extravaganza of243 words
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Article495 1971-09-15 3 They want the means to a good life, says Ceylon minister Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday Leaders in the Third World must realise that they can no longer merely make promises to the hungry masses and rebellious youths in their countries. Ceylon's Minister of Fisheries, Mr. George495 words
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265 1971-09-15 3 Equipped with generators to produce electricity for a city of two million people (equivalent to Singapore's poDulation), the USS Enterprise lives up to Its name of "America's Floating City." With a crew of 5,000 and laden with an armada of 100 fighter and265 words
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Article63 1971-09-15 3 Haw Par Brothers International Limited began its second annual general meeting at the Shangri-La Hotel this morning. The meeting is to receive the company's annual accounts for the year ended December 31, 1970, when a profit of $2.5 million and a 2i per cent dividend were declared.63 words
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Article, Illustration323 1971-09-15 3 When the Rev. Mother Mary Angela (above) leaves Singapore for Australia on September 24. she will have won herself two stakes in the history of Mount Alvernia Hospital. First, as an excellent fund-raiser the money which was used to build the hospital 10 years ago.323 words
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216 1971-09-15 3 Master Masutatsa Oyama, the karate king who has killed several bulls with his bare hands, may visit Singapore in November. Oyama, the Master of Kyukoshinkai karate, is expected to accept an invitation from the Singapore Kyukoshinkai Karate School. If he comes, the Master,216 words
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Article39 1971-09-15 3 To mark its 43rd anniversary, the Shaw Organisation win present Shaw Festival at all its theatres ana amusement parks from September 21 to 23. Ac mission win be at naif price during the three-day celebrations.39 words
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Advertisement46 1971-09-15 3 i WELCOME TO PRESIDENT GIRI OF INDIA ON THE OCCASION OF HIS AUSPICIOUS VISIT TO THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE INDIAN BANK BANK OF INDIA INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK FROM RAJ BROTHERS MOOLAMALL CO. R. JUMABHOY SONS PTE. LTD. INDIAN FILM COMBINE PTE. LTD. united commercial dank nnnnnrran46 words
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In Person
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Article, Illustration383 1971-09-15 4 Conducted by Ruth Moses, Tel: *****1 TWO WEDDING receptions at the Singapore Hilton recently had ah air of informality which (contributed alot to their success. The couples were Dr. and Mrs. Alex Victor and Mr. and Mrs. John J. Roozemond. Dr. Victor of383 words
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THE VOICE OF THE PRESS
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Article454 1971-09-15 4 What other newspapers are saying: THE NEW POLICY ON VOCATIONAL EDUCATION: Premier Tun Abdul Razak has formulated a new policy on vocational education and has directed the Minister for Education to implement it. Following the Premier's directive, Education Minister Inche Hussein Onn, has expressed his determination to implement454 words
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Article361 1971-09-15 4 RENDER SINGAPORE MADE GOODS CHEAP AND GOOD: The Singapore Manufacturers' Association will be holding an eight-day "Singapore National Products Exhibition" as from September 15 to 22. The objective of the exhibition, it is learnt, is to encourage the people of Singapore to buy local made goods361 words
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Article205 1971-09-15 4 TH*T WHICH IS EXPECTED OF THE NATIONAL SHIPPERS COUNCIL: Following the announcement by the Far East Freight Conference of its plan to raise its freight rates by 10 per cent as from January 1 next year and another 5 per cent as from July 1, the Chinese205 words
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Article213 1971-09-15 4 SOUTH VIETNAMESE ELECTIONS: The people and the opposition leaders in South Vietnam do not want the presidential election to be held uncontested. Even the US has the same view. But, only President Thieu wants the election to be held uncontested and is carrying on with his election campaign.213 words
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Article126 1971-09-15 4 ADVICE TO THE MINORITY: The minority communities should ponder over the advice Riven by the Foreign Minister Mr. S. Rajaratnam. The Government feels that the minority people should not lose hope. They are part of the society. They have a right to everything The minorities should possess the126 words
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Article215 1971-09-15 4 The Peoples' Association is now recruiting graduates as organising secretaries to upgrade skills to meet the sophisticated problems of our society. Of the 20 new organising secretaries appointed recently, 19 01 them are graduates. Seventeen are irom the Nanyang University and the remaining two from the215 words
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Article141 1971-09-15 4 Mr. Francis H. Tate, 58, multi millionaire sugar merchant, will visit Singapore on September 27 in his capacity as chairman of the Royal Commonwealth Society. He is now on a world tour to visit affiliates of the Society in various Commonwealth countries. He was elected141 words
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169 1971-09-15 4 A senior Singapore Public Works official, Mr. A. Radhakrishnan, is on a three-week tour of the British engineering industry arranged by the Department of Trade and Industry. The tour, which will take in firms in Wales, Edinburgh, Newcastle, the London ar *a and169 words
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Advertisement10 1971-09-15 4 SHEAFFER the proud c raftsmen BORNEO Agents: THE BORNEO COMPANY10 words
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Article317 1971-09-15 5 But US rejects his overtures United Press International Washington, Wednesday The White House has rejected an attempt by South Vietnamese Vice-President Ky to establish a private, direct channel to President Nixon through his foreign policy adviser, Dr. Henry Kissinger. Officials disclosed this yesterday andUnited Press International - 317 words
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Article402 1971-09-15 5 'Not even for 2 months' Reuter New York, Wednesday United Nations Secretary General U Thant said yesterday that he would not "in any circumstances" continue beyond the end of this year, not even for as little as two months Addressing what he said would probably beReuter - 402 words
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Article277 1971-09-15 5 Reuter London, Wednesday Finance Ministers and top bankers from the no n Communist world's ten leading industrial nations will meet here today and tomorrow to try to clear up the international currency muddle brought about by the dollar crisis. Some of the countries representedReuter - 277 words
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301 1971-09-15 5 Reuter New Delhi, Wednesday More than 20 million people have been affected by floods in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh and damage to crops may reach 2,000 million rupees (£llO million), it was officially stated yesterday. The Revenue Minister, Mr. Udit NarainReuter - 301 words
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305 1971-09-15 5 Reuter Manila, Wednesday About 30 people have died in the past few days as violence, mainly between Muslim and Christian factions, appears to be gradually building up towards Senate and municipal elections due in November. Police said yesterday that fresh clashes in twoReuter - 305 words
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Article90 1971-09-15 5 United Press International Belfast, Wednesday Violence erupted again in Northern Ireland yesterday in volleys of sniper flre that cut down British soldiers. Troops battled back with rubber bullets and canisters of nausea gas. an army spokesman said. By early evening at least one BritishUnited Press International - 90 words
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Advertisement147 1971-09-15 5 QUALITY GOODS AT GIVE-AWAY PRICES SPOUT SHUT/SHIRTS NORMAL ScanMaster Sport Shirts $8.90 Capri Sport Shirts (U.S.A.) 29 50 Arrow Sport Shirts 18 50 Fitbo Swiss Emb. Front Sport Shirts 18.50 Fisfeo Swiss Emb. Front Sport Shirts 26.90 Soomostcr Tot/Cotton Dork Col. Shirts L/s 15.90 Soomostor Tot /Cotton Dork Col. Shirts147 words
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Advertisement282 1971-09-15 5 join IHE HRCKS VERV EIBV roniESi a r r N r sc a A N M 00 K >&5 e Cw ft hampers 10 be w^i PRIZES: Ist Prize: 2nd Prize: 3rd Prize: 4th Prize: 25 sth Prizes 100 6tH Prizes 100 7th Prizes 150 Bth Prizes 300 9th Prizes282 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration1111 1971-09-15 6 ALEX JOSEY - ASEAN might prove a useful forum for deliberations ALEX JOSEY ASIA China is rapidly establishing trade and diplomatic relations with countries in various parts of the world, including South America. So far, China has diplomatic ties with more than 60 nations. What about SouthEast Asia? China1,111 words
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248 1971-09-15 6 CAMBODIA Battambang province once the rice bowl of Cambodia, grows less rice today but ekes out an almostnormal living through smuggling and, for the moment, what is probably the world's most expensive ferryboat ride. Last August 29, Communist guerrillas blew up the bridge over the248 words
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Article, Illustration547 1971-09-15 6 United Press International JAPAN Emperor Hirohito, heretofore pictured as a mild mannered marine biologists who reluctantly r u b be rstamped war documents, actually masterin i n d e d operations from the invasion of Manchuria in 1931 to the attack on Pearl Harbour, theUnited Press International - 547 words
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Article, Illustration595 1971-09-15 6 Pakir Singh - By Pakir Singh INDONESIA The inclusion of top civilian economists in Presi dent Suharto's new Cabinet highlights the importance the Indonesian government is attaching to economic development. At the same time it also underlines the need for the best available expertise to tackle the595 words
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Article408 1971-09-15 6 His policies helped world peace, says historian United Press International RUSSIA The men who write history books generally give. Nikita S. Khrushchev good marks, according to a United Press International survey. Here is what they say about the former Soviet premier who died last weekend ofUnited Press International - 408 words
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Advertisement59 1971-09-15 6 t&hts JOH* Dewa« 6 Sons L' MITN KOTUlit m miT-HKf I 5 OUT of 49 TOMORROW S DRAW NO: 73/71 FIRST GROUP CASH JACKPOT IS Will be held at the Singapore Wonderland Amusement Park at 7.45 p.m. J TO WINNERS WITH 5 NUMBERS CORRECT THE OTHER GROUP PRiZES REMAIN THE59 words
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Article, Illustration1156 1971-09-15 7 Trish Sheppard - I WOMAN I By Trish Sheppard "You Jearn very quickly how to look after yourself. In fact you have to learn quickly because it's a matter of survival." But even as she says this, Robyn-Rae belles this assertion simply by the way she looks;1,156 words
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Article, Illustration70 1971-09-15 7 The look is trendy, the technique mix and potch. The emphasis is on the different fabrics and cotours. On this page we feature a hotponts creation from Joy's Boutique inspired by tne goro of old. The sequined sleeves highlight the outfit while oppliqued flowers odd gaiety.70 words
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675 1971-09-15 7 Patrick de Souza - So firms are getting personnel from abroad CAREERS Patrick de Souza. There Is a dearth of local talent in the fields of electrical engineering and electronics according to a local electrical engineering consultant. Many oi the big oil firms that need electrical engineers675 words
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Advertisement74 1971-09-15 7 CONGRATULATIONS MAXIM on the occasion of their Official Opening from S. A. SHEE CO (PTE) LTD STANDARD HOUSING CO (PTE) LTD GOLDEN BAY REALTY (PTE) LTD UAN HUP CONSTRUCTION CO (PTE) LTD SHERRIES GOBLETS PORTS TUMBLERS CLARETS BRANDIES DECANTERS ETC, ETC LANKA JEWELLERS (The House For Ceylon Gems) 20, BATTERY74 words
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Advertisement109 1971-09-15 7 Address this Coupon to: New Nation/Perfumes of the Orient, Reader Offer New Nation, Locked Bag 15, Singapore. I rw enclosing a Money Order/Cheque for $lO Please send me a bottle of Princess Thai Parfum My name is My address is HP 35 <_v mm r -'rt i i S!l£ II109 words
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380 1971-09-15 8 The Sato government is plainly floundering in its search of a coherent policy posture towards China in the changing conditions of a developing Sino-American thaw. No agreed policy has yet emerged and the debate gets more partisan. Though the government has conceded the principle380 words
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'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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Article68 1971-09-15 8 Some people are wondering how much the government spent in bringing Gerald Fernandez to book. More than a quarter of a million dollars were expended, according to one estimate, in terms of the time and money spent by officials flying between London and Singapore and staying68 words
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Article57 1971-09-15 8 It seems that we'll be hearing quite a lot more from Herman Kahn and his organisation, the Hudson Institute, one of America's foremost "thinktanks". Apparently, he is considering opening a branch office in Singapore, and one of his colleagues is due In the Republic in about two57 words
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Article90 1971-09-15 8 I am now told that Herman Kahn good-humour edly conceded more than one point in discussions raised after his whirlwind round of talks in Singapore. At another meeting someone disputed his view that China would not be a rival to Japan because it had voluntarily opted out90 words
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Article, Illustration741 1971-09-15 8 DICK WILSON - Nixon's visit to China could well be the making or breaking —of S.E. Asia DICK WILSON President Nixon's visit to China is unlikely to produce any quick or dramatic results, but it will be a landmark in Asian history all the same. And it could well be the making or741 words
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Letters
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Article385 1971-09-15 8 MOSQUITEERS. Singapore 14 - MOSQUITEERS. Singapore 14. In response to the "Don't Breed Mosquitoes" campaign, I am glad to note that the percentage of cases reported is declining in slow stages. At least people are now aware 01 the reality of the threat of this dangerous pest. Emphasis was mainly directed on385 words
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Article141 1971-09-15 8 C. V. DORAL - C. V. DORAL Mr. Lee Soon Chye (NN August 24) would like the TV series, Sharp Night, to include questions on not only Western but also on Asian musicians and composers in the general knowledge quiz. The former category of questions is featured because141 words
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Article209 1971-09-15 8 OBSERVER Singapore 19 - OBSERVER Singapore 19. As a Singapore citizen, I am disturbed by the news, "Major pleads guilty," published on September 3. I understand that a military establishment is usually reputed for its tight security and restrictive measures. If a man with forged B. Sc. and Ph.D degrees209 words
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Article120 1971-09-15 8 CAREFUL DRIVER Singapore 10 - CAREFUL DRIVER Singapore 10 While I feel sorry for the driver of the car shown in the accident picture on the front page of New Nation of September 8, I think 90 per cent of the cause was the tyres. Just look at the offside front,120 words
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Article142 1971-09-15 8 MAJ. SIMON KOH - MAJ. SIMON KOH Head, Education Department, Ministry of Defence. Singapore, 2. I refer to the letter by "AHL" in New Nation of September 4. A national serviceman has to attain the required level of military proficiency within a relatively short period of time before he is released.142 words
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Article224 1971-09-15 8 LIGHTNING EXPRESS Singapore, 14 - LIGHTNING EXPRESS Singapore, 14. Conductors as well as the students appear to be confused by the new season tickets. Such confusion leads to unfortunate incidents on some buses. I was recently on a bus in which a student was insisting that he need not pay the fare,224 words
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Advertisement58 1971-09-15 8 Write to The Editor, New Nation, Locked Bag 15, GPO, Singapore, 1. 7 Remember Malaysia for Its INDIAN MUSLIM FOOD No one, Occidental or Oriental, can resist a menu served at our restaurants. BIIAL RESTAURANT 33. JALAN AM PANG-KUALA LUMPUR-PHONE *****. 40. JALAN IPOH-KUALA LUMPUR-PHONE *****. m L< Tape Recorders58 words
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Miscellaneous0 1971-09-15 8 @>}.'{}}[[&<{;~*=/~)@::;}%;/}-\0 words
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Article, Illustration1737 1971-09-15 9 Pang Cheng Lian - By Pang Cheng Lian It was an unusual meeting in more ways than one. A minister attended but he only played the supporting role of an ordinary member. The atmosphere was relaxed and informal. The discussion In different languages ranged from repairing a1,737 words
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Finance and business
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350 1971-09-15 10 United Press International New York, Wednesday The stock market fell sharply in moderate turnover yesterday. After being down slightly through mid-session, the downturn accelerated and left major indicators with their biggest losses in several weeks. The Dow Jones industrial averageUnited Press International - 350 words
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198 1971-09-15 10 Reuter London, Wednesday The market was norrowly higher on selective small support, Institutional buyers, however, remained sidelined on the overnight Wall Street uncertainty. At 1500 the Financial Times index gained 3.3 to 429.2. Beechams, Courtaulds, Dunlop and Fisons were among leaders to gainReuter - 198 words
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Article237 1971-09-15 10 Allied Chem 33% Alcoa 51% Am Brand* Am Can 3** Am Motors AT T 43% A* P Anaconda 15 Avon Pd Beth Steel 4 Boeing Caetrp Trac 55% Chrysler 29% Coca-Cola *05% Control Data 59 >4 Corn Q1 Wks 243% Dow Chem 71% DuPont 134* E Kodak237 words
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Article1211 1971-09-15 10 TRENDS AND MOVES IN THE MAJOR STOCK EXCHANGE COUNTERS 1970-1971 1 wk. 4 wks. Closing Price Last Divid. P/E TurnHigh Low •CO ago Stock Buyer* Sellers Sale Yield Ratio over INDUSTRIALS 2.93 1.68 1.83 1.93 Allied Chocolate 1.89 1.90 6.6N 13.8 15 1.90 0.84* 1.31 1.46 Ben1,211 words
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Article42 1971-09-15 10 A Finland based prefabricated housing company, Puutalo and Vista International Trading Limited plan to Introduce prefabricated housing in SouthEast Asian countries. Announcing this Mr. N. Maislisch, export manager of Savoc S.A., distributors of Puutalo's quality, said here today:42 words
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415 1971-09-15 10 The directors of Mtor and General Underwriters Investment Holdings Limited ("M and G") announce that agreement has been reached in principle between the shareholders of Scott and English (South-East Asia) Sdn. Bhd. ("S and E") and the directors of M415 words
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Article617 1971-09-15 10 Management in Action By Ans GRAPEVINE: In many organisations news travels faster over the informal channels of communications the grapevine than the official channels. The primary medium of the grapevine is by word of mouth. Experience has shown that the individual's rate of617 words
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Business Abroad
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Article49 1971-09-15 10 Indonesia has lowered import duties on 459 goods because of the devaluation of the rupiah three weeks ago. The goods whose tariffs would be lowered starting today include foodstuffs, cloth, medicine, school and office supplies, agricultural and carpentry equipment, and machines for the cigarette industry.49 words
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Article89 1971-09-15 10 OTTAWA: Mr. Otto Lang, the Minister responsible for the Candian Wheat Board, announced yesterday that 500,000 tons of wheat had been sold to the People's Republic of China by the board. "The contract involved a maximum of 19.6 million bushels. "This is in addition89 words
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Article68 1971-09-15 10 TOKYO, Wed.—Japan's gold and foreign exchange reserves reached U5512,514 million at the end of August for an increase of U554,587 million from the previous month, the Finance Ministry disclosed yesterday. The Ministry said the August reserves consisted of U5511,748 million in gold and foreign currencies US$49O68 words
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Article57 1971-09-15 10 NEW YORK: Lockheed Aircraft Corporation yesterday reported it has executed a US$75O million loan to finance its troubled L-1011 Tristar Airbus programme. Lockheed said it already has spent US$4OO million of the U***** million package and it will immediately draw down another US$5O million, raising57 words
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Article74 1971-09-15 10 LONDON: A big trade drive is being mounted by the British electronics industry to raise its level of exports to China, following a two-week visit 'by a Chinese telecommunications co-operation mission. In the first seven months of this year, U.K. exports to China fell to £12.674 words
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Article65 1971-09-15 10 TOKYO: Japanese officials yesterday voiced disappointment over the outcome on world monetary reform by the finance ministers of the six European common Market nations on Monday night. Q *J na ce Ministry officials and the Bank of Japan the joint position adopted on the monetary problems65 words
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Article37 1971-09-15 10 BO*™: Dr. Kurt, Lotz, head of the Volkswagen Europe's largest and the world's fourth-larg-est car makers, announced g reslKaatlon follows mounting m 2? leadership j""* reports that VW was in deep financial trouble37 words
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Article23 1971-09-15 10 SUVA: Fiji's copra proiv? notice that the island's big coconut plantations would have to lay off workers if the lower Pra23 words
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Article20 1971-09-15 10 AMSTERDAM: Holland yesterday cut its bank rate £i? Ve cent down a jgU per cent, effective to-20 words
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Advertisement331 1971-09-15 10 UNCERTAINTY LEADS TO SOFTNESS ON WALL STREET corrcc SHOP (Lady h ill.) try our new Lodyhill Coffeeshop menu. We serve the best coffee in town. The Huffiest pancakes, scrumptious cakes and currypuffs, delicious 'ice kacHang' and our special 'popiali'. Efficient service. Tel: *****1. Lodyhill Hotel. 1 wWbI Go-Go-Go UNDERGROUND. Meet331 words
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Advertisement14 1971-09-15 10 HAW PAR TO BUY 900,000 S. AND E. NEW SHARES FROM M. AND G.14 words
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Article, Illustration574 1971-09-15 11 Sunny Wee - Employment shows two-fold increase in four years Bv Sunny Wee Manufacturing industries in Singapore have contributed significantly to our national gross domestic product. Statistics show that in 1966 the total GDP was $3,365.2 million, of which manufacturing industries contributed $486.8 million or 14.5 per cent.574 words
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Article, Illustration503 1971-09-15 12 Italian trade team expected to visit exhibition In the eight-day exhibition on Singaporemade products, the Singapore Manufacturers Associat ion hopes to attract as many foreign businessmen as possible. According to a spokesman of the SMA invitations have been sent out to all foreign and503 words
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376 1971-09-15 12 The quality of our locally manufactured goods Is being constantly maintained at a high standard with the guidance of .the Singapore Institute of Standards and Industrial Research. Equipped with modern technological eq u lpment and top scientists and engineers, SISIR has Issued test376 words
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209 1971-09-15 12 In the current 'Buy Singapore Made" goods campaign special emphasis Is being paid to i n c u 1 c a ting in the younger genera tion the quality and reliability of our local products. As such the Singapore Manufacturers' Association has organised competitions209 words
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Article, Illustration388 1971-09-15 13 Three main aims in 8-month campaign The eight month long "Buy Singapore Made" goods campaign is indicative of the close co-operation between government and industries in the Republic. This was stated by the Chairman of the Singapore Manufacturers' Association, Mr. Lim Hong Keat, in388 words
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Article, Illustration446 1971-09-15 13 Garments, socks, canned food among items for display Singapore made products which has been featured in several international trade exhibitions will make its debut in the "Partners for Progress Exhibition" in West Berlin on Sept. 20. A team of local representatives has446 words
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Advertisement97 1971-09-15 11 rollout the elastic webbing. 1 And put it on everything that needs holding up. Our products are more stretchable,* more lasting <Jid heat resisting too. They are available from to 2VT wide. Made in Singapore, of course. Export Enquiries are welcome. BADE* ELASTIC FABRIC (PTE J LTD. Registered Office: 13.97 words
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Advertisement81 1971-09-15 11 actionwear tested and approved for active people. These knitted shirts and'knitted under garments are tailored to allow you to move freely without chaffing or losing shape, v j Wash well and are economically priced. Available Jr 1 at most stores. TCjKi|fcj| Export enquiries are welcome. FT 1 irm. i V»-81 words
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Advertisement308 1971-09-15 12 r The beauty of tiles is everlasting. Especially decorative tiles. r 0 mo I mm •\m a mm f«T«« •it fi 0 m 0 0 «0 0 K 0« 0* 0 01 ott 0« 09 s: *0 m* »m mm v 0* 0 1 I^o t 0« 0* «L r308 words
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Advertisement199 1971-09-15 12 WPVWf COFFtc HOUSE, 290, Orchard Road,Sngapore9 Te1:*****3 Sample- the delightful international wonders of Singapore' famous confectioner, Mr. James Loo, Chief Baker of Tivoli Coffee House at the "Buy Singapore-made Products Exhibition" at the Conference Hall on the 15th September, 1971. Mr. Loo also caters for individual requirements in taste and199 words
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Advertisement269 1971-09-15 13 SB'S J* Selangor Pewter, the brand nam* for quality pewterware is indhriduaiy handcrafted by nwtar craftsmen from 97% Straits refined tin and guaranteed by the "Pewtermaker-at-the-Anvil" trade-merit. Functional aa they are decorative the beauty of quality pewterware Always insist on Selangor Pewter the finest there is in handcrafted pewterware. Avaßabie269 words
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Advertisement231 1971-09-15 13 RAYA MILLS CORPORATION (PTE) LIMITED 6 Lorong Tukang Tigo, Singapore 22. QUALITY KNITWEAR MEN'S, BOYS', LADIES', GIRLS' COTTON KNITTED UNDERWEAR, T-SHIRTS, PYJAMAS, PULLOVER BLOUSE. BRANCHES: 19-C J ALAN TENTARAM S'PORE 12. RMC SENMRIAN BERHAD 13-B-13C JALAN BUKIT LARKIN INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, jOHORE BAHRU r fm HICKEN llllll!) EXOTIC CURRY DISHES... Served231 words
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Article335 1971-09-15 14 London, Wednesday Surrey, the new English county cricket champions, ended the season with a fourwicket defeat by Hampshire at Southampton yesterday. They took only six points from the match to finish level on points with runners-up Warwickshire, whom they pipped for the title because they335 words
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Article73 1971-09-15 14 New York, Wednesday Ken Buchanan retained his world lightweight boxing title last night when he scored an unanimous 15round points decision over Ismael Laguna of Panama at the Madison Square Garden last night. Buchanan, 26, who captured the title from Laguna a year ago in Puerto Rico,73 words
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Article46 1971-09-15 14 New York, Wednesday. Ted Turner of the United States, sailing Tiger, won the world 5.5-meter yacht championship as he took the seventh and final race of the series yesterday. David Forbes of Australia was second overall and King Olav V of Norway third.46 words
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Article32 1971-09-15 14 Bombay, Wednesday More than 10,000 people gave a standing ovation to the Indian cricket team which beat England in the Test series recently at a civic reception here last night.32 words
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931 1971-09-15 14 By now, most of us would have accepted the truth that soccer's revival in Singapore this year has met with considerable success. Exactly two months ago today, our national players had the most unenviable task of going into a centralised training camp931 words
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Article469 1971-09-15 14 By Scrutineer Although there are still seven more meetings and 28 days of racing before the 1971 season comes to an end the outcome of the owners' premiership is almost certain. Ipoh millionaire tin miner, Dato Chong Kok Lim, appears to be in an unassailable position.469 words
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Article104 1971-09-15 14 Munich, Wednesday.. Otsaku Nideako of Japan, fighting in a style that bore the hallmarks of professional coaching, won a unanimous decision over Ireland's Terry Hanna yesterday in a bantamweight quarter-final match on the second day of a preOlympic boxing tournament. In other bantamweight fights, England's Mike Tur- pin104 words
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Article, Illustration54 1971-09-15 15 RIGHT: Team-mates admiring their "C" division team trophies after the National school's table tennis championships last night. FAR RIGHT: Tan Kai Kok, the national boys' singles champion, being congratulated by Mr. J.F. Conceicao, the Member of Parliament for Katong. BELOW: Tan Khoon Hong the runner-up in action.54 words
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1059 1971-09-15 15 Lim Kee Chan - By Lim Kee Chan The South Perth Cricket Club plans to send a team of 18 players and three officials for a two-week tour of Singapore next April. The club has named 18 players for the tour to be led by lan Brayshaw, the1,059 words
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Article182 1971-09-15 15 New York, Wednesday The British team held a highly organised practice yesterday for this weeks showdown with the top American golfers in competition for the Ryder Cup. In contrast, three of the Americans skipped practice while the other nine played in a foursome and a182 words
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Article177 1971-09-15 15 NATIONAL LEAGUE Pittsburgh 89 59 .601 w. L. PCT. G.B. St. Louis 82 65 .558 6 X New York 76 69 .524 11& Chicago 74 72 .507 14 Montreal 63 81 .438 24 Phillies 60 87 .408 28 K W. L. PCT. G.B. San Franc. 83177 words
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Article48 1971-09-15 15 London, Wednesday. Results of last night's English football league olvision tnree matches: Plymouth A. 3 Walsall 2 Torquay U 1 Rochdale I TEXACO CUP (IstRD) Falkirk 1 Coventry C. 0 Hod'field T. 1 Morton 0 ENGLISH LEAGUE CUP (2nd Rd.) REPLAY Middlesbrough 1 York City 248 words
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Article45 1971-09-15 15 Leeds, Wednesday.—John Atkinson, the Leeds left wing three-quarter yesterday declared himself unfit and withdrew from the Great Britain Rugby League team to meet New Zealand in the first Test at Salford on September 26. His place goes to Les Jones of St. Helens.45 words
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Article21 1971-09-15 15 RUGBY LEAGUE Wtr&n 23 Barrow 11 BUGBT UNION Redruth 7 London S. 12 Torquay A. 13 Bo—liu P 2821 words
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Article313 1971-09-15 15 Reuter New York, Wednesday Muhammad Ali, the former world heavyweight boxing champion, will meet number five contender Mac Foster in a 15-round open-air fight in Tokyo on November 29, the promoters announced yesterday. Rocky Aold, owner of a chain of Japanese restaurants in the USReuter - 313 words
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Article315 1971-09-15 15 Reuter Luxemburg, Wednesday The determination to eliminate all commercialism from the Olympic Games, and renewed opposition to "broken time," were expressed by Mr. Avery Brundage, 83-year-old American president of the International Olympic Committee, in his opening speech at the 71st session of the lOC here today.Reuter - 315 words
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Article154 1971-09-15 15 Reuter New York, Wednesday Unseeded Jan Kodes of Czechoslovakia wrecked hopes of an ail-American final in the rain-plagued US Open tennis championships yesterday by coming from behind to defeat Arthur Ashe. Eariier. Stan Smith reacned the titie rouna by fighting off Tom Okker ofReuter - 154 words
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Article111 1971-09-15 15 London, Wednesday. Irishman Danny McAlinden, kept up his challenge for the British heavyweight title when he knocked out Bill Drover of Canada in the fourth round of a scheduled 10-round fight here last night. Three tremendous rights felled Drover for the full count at the World Sporting111 words
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Article34 1971-09-15 15 Luxembourg, Wednesday. —The Soviet Union has informed the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that it intends to make a bid for Moscow to get the Summer Olympics of 1980, lOC officials said yesterday.34 words
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Article26 1971-09-15 15 Reyjavik, Wednesday Tottenham Hotspur of England beat Keflavlk of Iceland 6-1 in their European Football Union cup first-round first-leg match here last night.26 words
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Article303 1971-09-15 15 Sonny Yap - By Sonny Yap The title went full circle... and back to the dimunitive Tan K a i K ok yesterday after a thrilling final of the National schools table tennis championships at the Chung Cheng IJJgh School's auditorium. The Chung Cheng student beat his arch303 words
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173 1971-09-15 15 Reuter Sydney, Wednesday. The South African Cricket Board wili not stand in the way of South African players who want to tour Australia with the world team, board chairman Jack Cheetham said in a radio programme here last night. Mr. Cheetham said from JohannesburgReuter - 173 words
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Advertisement557 1971-09-15 14 r > A L ANNOUNCEMENT STAFF AND OFFICERS of Zone "B", godowns 20/22, 23/30 and 31/36 wish Mr. Tan Hock Hin o happy retirement after 35 years of service in the Port of Singapore Authority. A forewetl dinner will be held in his honour on 15.9.71. SALON PHOENIX opens every557 words
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Advertisement466 1971-09-15 14 LEI WAH CANE FURNITURE for hotels/homes. 9 Cavenagh Rood, Singapore *****3. LOST LADIES GOLD WATCH ROLEX on Saturday evening, 11 th September. Good Reward. Phone 640-842 Singapore. OFFICE SPACE VACANT UNION BUILDING, Tros Street, 6th floor, 630 sq. ft., fully airconditioned partitioned, $1.60 per sq. ft. per month. Ring *****,466 words
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Miscellaneous94 1971-09-15 14 DR. KILDARE IT'S BEEN POUR HOURS SINCE X TOOK MY LAST PRINK.' THAT'S A HAVER FORP RECORD/ 7M m WM Ik m\\ AND WHAT'S THE STATE OF YOUR T THIRST? JL I'LL HAVE ONE WHEN WE LAND. 8UT.... AND THIS IS WHAT'S NEW... X WON'T KILL TO SET MY HANDS94 words
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Miscellaneous297 1971-09-15 14 NEW NATION CROSSWORD 8 Oak fruit. 9 Gay blades. 10 Letters at the helm. 11 Without freight. 12 Playwright of Louis XlV's time. 13 Patois in New Orleans 15 Pressed down. 20 Mendacious man. 23 Participate to the end: 2 words. 27 Group settling wage disputes. 29 Truthful. 31 Kinsman.297 words
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Miscellaneous581 1971-09-15 15 -cm »imi mtei imes NEW NATION j WEDNESDAY i MONEYWORDS D' i Cat Mt ui in «it» atker cm»ms. Pastiat ustrictiHs appear kelaa. Nik (Mr./Mrs./Mrts). I 3 FILL IN "Cot >li«| Intel liars CLUES FOR D-3 1. May just be nuisance to an impatient skipper. 2. Ta suffer pain or581 words
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Article, Illustration84 1971-09-15 16 Ali Yusoff - -By Ali Yusoff The fun-loving look In Shirley Tan's eye sums up her outlook on life. She just wants to be happy. And for 18-year-old Shirley, a secretarial student at the International Training Centre, happiness is pop music, swinging at a disco and84 words
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Article142 1971-09-15 16 A British agricultural scientist, Dr. G.W. Millard, is trying to make trees grow faster by giving them eletric shocks. The theory is not new: trees get nutrients from the soil which are carried up in the sap from the roots to the branches. Most142 words
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Article179 1971-09-15 16 An entirely new breed of cats might be produced from two kittens found running wild in the streets of London. They were discovered among a colony of stray cats Inhabiting one of the derelict bomb sites still to be found in the city. All179 words
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495 1971-09-15 16 VESTIGES OF OLD INDIA REMAIN While India is moving towards final abolition of the old princely order, some vestiges of the old days of the British raj remain in the style of living of the state governors. Housed in sumptuous mansions, surrounded by servants495 words
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Article55 1971-09-15 16 AH FOOK: Too many people are still showing their bias against local products although they fully realise that they are Just as good, if not better, than imported items. MEI LIN: I don't blame them. Our manufacturers are not pushing their products hard enough. They still have a55 words
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Miscellaneous470 1971-09-15 16 5 Singapore 3.00 Opening followed by Housewives Matinee —The Thief 3.45 For the Family (C) 4.15 A Diary of Events In Singapore this Week (C) 4.20 Days of Our Lives 5.00 Close 6.05 Opening followed by Cartoon Funnies 6.30 News in Brief 6.35 What Others Say (E) 6.50 International Sports470 words
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Miscellaneous21 1971-09-15 16 SHORT RIBS m By Frank O'Neal ii I I ft /i i 9. I yi 1 3 i! was V T21 words
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Miscellaneous407 1971-09-15 16 Trust your IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are a highly emotional person given to speaking your mind and, in fact, somewhat prone under stress to speaking out when you would do well to be silent. You would be very wise were you to set a guard on your407 words
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