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Title Section17 1971-10-28 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Thursday evening, October 28, 1971 No. 243 Price 15 cents SINGAPORE' THURSDAY OCTOBER 2817 words
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Article12 1971-10-28 1 Police reported 53 accidents yesterday. Five of them were serious.12 words
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Article105 1971-10-28 1 The share market was moderately active this morning. Generally prices showed an upward trend. At sharp 10.20 ajn. 149.000 Betron shares were traded at $l.BO. a fall of two cents against yesterday's $1.82. Power and Telecommunication was still gaining up at $1.05, $1.07. $l.OB, $1.06. Gammon was105 words
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Article64 1971-10-28 1 LATE NEWS Saigon, Thursday.—South Vietnam has announced varying kinds of amnesty for nearly 3,000 Communist prisoners of war to mark the scheduled inauguration of President NguCn Van Thieu for a second rm. A communique said 618 prisoners were being released outright. Another 2,320- prisoners must remain64 words
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Article859 1971-10-28 1 Delegates accuse the US of dollar diplomacy New Nation Foreign Service New York, Thursday Afro-Asian delegates yesterday hit back at President Nixon's criticism of the demonstrations which followed the United Nations Assembly vote to seat Peking. They said it gave a negative impression of "dollarNew Nation Foreign Service - 859 words
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Article160 1971-10-28 1 No outward excitement From Pang Cheng Lian Shanghai, Thursday Quiet Jubilation was the mood in Shanghai today after news of China's "return" to the United Nations was announced over the radio this morning. But there was no outward signs of excitement over the event. gv»angha< radio160 words
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Article224 1971-10-28 1 Reuter Washington, Thursday President Nixon's historic visit to Peking will take place after January 1, 1972, An announcement of a firm date will be made after December 1. White House Adviser, Dr. Henry Kissinger, who returned from a six day trip to Peking, told aReuter - 224 words
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Article55 1971-10-28 1 The Bank of China here Is receiving flowers from their customers congratulating China on her entry to the United Nations. Flowers with messages pinned on them decorated the front of the bank's premises at Battery Road this morning. A h*"* spokesman said: "We thmnfr all those who55 words
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Article, Illustration270 1971-10-28 1 American entertainer Danny Kaye flew in to Singapore this morning and immediately went on a tour of a primary school. Mr. Kaye did not even stop at his hotel room after he got off the aircraft. Instead he asked to be taken to the Delta270 words
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Article26 1971-10-28 1 Paris, Thursday.—France's state-owned Renault Motor Company yesterday signed an agreement with Soviet authorities to help equip and organise a giant truck factory in Russia.26 words
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Article143 1971-10-28 1 A Saigon delegation attending the SouthEast Asian Lions Convention beginning here tomorrow has launched an appeal for aid to flood victims in South Vietnam. Mr. Dang Van Su, the leader of the delegation, told New Nation today that a tidal wave, which hit five143 words
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Article204 1971-10-28 1 New Nation Foreign Service Zurich, Thursday Singapore Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew yesterday had talks here with Mr. Edwin Stopper, president of the Swiss National Bank, on the international monetary situation and possibilities of attracting investment to Singapore. Mr. Hon Sul Sen, Singapore's FinanceNew Nation Foreign Service - 204 words
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Article67 1971-10-28 1 Washington, Thursday.— A senior Czechoslovak diplomat in Washington has been declared "no longer desirable" and ordered to be expelled, the State Department said yesterday. The diplomat is Mr. Karel Sim unek., v a Second Secretary. His expulsion was apparently a reprisal for the expulsion on October 1967 words
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519 1971-10-28 2 Keeping national identity important Professor Phoon WaiOn last night urged professional people not to project the image of being fossils of a bygone age or pseudoforeigners in their native land. Instead they should show themselves as loyal and patriotic citizens. Professor Phoon was speaking519 words
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Article356 1971-10-28 2 Wee Beng Huat - Result of changes By Wee Beng Huat The reduction In the number of police Junior officers' ranks from six to three is creating anxiety among the 7000 noncommissioned officers. Despite wage increases, lance corporals and corporals will lose their ranks under the new pay structure.356 words
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Article39 1971-10-28 2 An exhibition by local artists, jointly organised by the Ministry of Culture and the People's Association, will be opened by Mr. Low Yong Nguan, MP for Crawford, at the Crawford Com munlty Centre tomorrow at 8 pjn.39 words
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Article, Illustration153 1971-10-28 2 To utilise her prize trip to Hong Kong as New Nation's Miss Young and Lovely, Jacqueline Flynn, 15, flew all the way from London on her own plane ticket. Jacqueline left Singapore with her family in August after winning the New Nation-Dorothy Gray contest. Nevertheless,153 words
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Article90 1971-10-28 2 All students at the Teachers' Training College are to take proflcieny tests in the English language. A circular has been sent out to all students and the tests will be held early next month. The "specially designed tests" will be personally administered by the Principal90 words
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Article30 1971-10-28 2 A talk in Chinese on Mental Health and Youth by Dr. Owee Ah Leng will be held tomorrow at 3 pjn. in the Staff Training Room, National Library.30 words
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212 1971-10-28 2 The next head of the Institute of South-East Asian studies at the University of Singapore is likely to be a national from one of the countries of this region. The Institute last month advertised for the post and according to informed212 words
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Article85 1971-10-28 2 The Singapore Music Teachers' Association has announced the results of the fifth music competition for the five pianoforte sections. Preparatory Division: Edison Lau, Ong Chlh Hao, Takayuki Mori. Junior Division: Ho Choo Chye, Bobby Han Bok Juan, Cheryl Oel Blk Ai. Intermediate Division: Koh Joo Ann,85 words
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387 1971-10-28 2 Kuala Lumpur, Thursday The area of Greater Kuala Lumpur will treble by 1987, from its present 36 square miles to 114 sq. miles, while its population will hit the million mark. The increase in area and population is so rapid that the387 words
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239 1971-10-28 2 Malaysia Airlines plans to set up an office in Singapore to handle all its sales and reservation work after the MSA split early next year, informed sources said today. The source also said that MAL is planning to handle all its domestic239 words
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Miscellaneous91 1971-10-28 2 At the cinema Juronr Drive-In: Mai D'Afrlca—7, 9.30 p.m. Odeon: The Horsemen—--1.30, 4, 6.30, 9.15 p.m. Cathay: Something for Everyone 1.30, 4, 6.30, 9.30 p.m. Orchard: The Brotherhood of Satan—l.3o, 4, 6.30, 9.15 p.m. Lido: Sunflower—l.3o, 4, 6.30, 9.15 pjn. Capitol: Duel of Fists (Mand.) 1.30, 4, 6.45, 9.30 p.m.91 words
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Article205 1971-10-28 3 Kandang K e r b a u police station has had the most number of changes in its officersin charge during the past year. The station holds the record of having four "heads" during the past 12 months. The latest Is Acting Supt.205 words
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Article76 1971-10-28 3 Hong Kong's internationally famea soprano, Miss Gomoa Hsi, is expect ed to arrive here this afternoon to give a recital at the Victoria Tneatre on Monday at 8 p.m. Miss Hsi will be accompanied by equally distinguished German pianist, Mr. Rainer Fuchs, wfio is scheduled to76 words
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289 1971-10-28 3 Kuala Lumpur, Thursday Illegal squatter huts are hampering progress in the widening of the approach road to the Seap Games Village at the STTI, Jalan Cheras. The organising committee was told this today by the chairman of the accommodation committee, Dato Sheik Hussein, who289 words
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Article39 1971-10-28 3 Three fire engines raced to Hotel New Hong Kong In Victoria Street last night after a call that the hotel had been gutted by fire. But the call was a false alarm the work of a prankster.39 words
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Article25 1971-10-28 3 The British Council Library, at Amber Mansions will be closed next month for re-organisation of the lending system. It will re-open on December 1.25 words
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Article, Illustration122 1971-10-28 3 Abby Tan - By Abby Tan Iced water, coffee or tea? All, said Mr. Elbert Eu. It's not that he's thirsty. The three drinks are needed to make his grape vine sprout red juicy fruit. "My vine wouldn't bear fruit until I began treating it with iced water four years122 words
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Article344 1971-10-28 3 Elizabeth Choo - KEEP SINGAPORE POLLUTION FREE By Elizabeth Choo The Keep Singapore Pollution Free campaign ends today but full-scale efforts to protect the environment will continue. After March 1972 enforcement action will follow against those factories and trade premises which have not taken action to comply with344 words
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Article101 1971-10-28 3 Post boxes in the Republic are having a new "coat" of paint from traditional red to yellow. The big painting operation began early this month. When it ends in about two months some 220 post boxes throughout the island will be yellow. The Postal department's101 words
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Article80 1971-10-28 3 The first marine engineering seminar by the Institute of Marine Engineers will be attended by about 200 delegates from Bingapbre and Malaysia at the Singapore Hilton Hotel on November 5. Pour papers will be presented by specialists in various fields of marine engineering. from Hong80 words
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Advertisement108 1971-10-28 3 miikr^iii I h H Hi I BE ■ft? h N _r son ■M Hv p rrc if fcl r The Belmont Pacer by Arrow Alone in its class for quality, styling and wide range of fabrics. The Pacer is a moderately priced shirt that looks like a lot more. Stripes.108 words
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Advertisement128 1971-10-28 3 Sony stereo duo for cassette and radio. models CF6IO and CF62O SONY now introduces the latest stereo cassettecorder/ FM-AM receiver combination models CF-610 and CF-620. In addition to providing the great advantage of the cassette-corder's simplicity of operation, they feature high quality FM/AM performance and the capability to record broadcasts128 words
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Miscellaneous141 1971-10-28 3 I weather 1 Temperatures In world's capital cities yesterday: Jakarta 89-79. Manila 89-76. Hong Kong 77-66. Talpeh 75-66. Kuala Lumpur 90-75. Naha 75-54. Tokyo 66-48. Seoul 64-50. Bangkok 87-77. San Francisco 64-50. New York 77-63-Moscow 28-21. London 57-45 Sydney 70-57 Melbourne 60-44. Canberra 58 4 Brisbane 91.72. Adelaide 62-45. Singapore141 words
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572 1971-10-28 4 Edgar Koh - CINEMA By Edgar Koh THE SINGAPORE FILM SOCIETY will show a Japanese film, Autumn Afternoon, at the Cultural Centre on Sunday at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Considered the greatest of director Yasujiro Ozu's works, this film is a poignant study in family relationships.572 words
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Article, Illustration328 1971-10-28 4 h rerson Conducted by Ruth Moses, Tel: *****1 rrs REALLY wonderful to know that "activities ablaze" Is the motto of some of our hotels In Singapore, and that hoteliers are not just relying on their coffee houses to pack the crowds In. The328 words
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Article207 1971-10-28 4 A CITY IN THE REAL SENSE OF THE WORD. On February 1 next year Kuala Lumpur will enter a new phase In Its development, for on that day It will officially be declared a city, the second city In Malaysia next to Penang. We believe that Kuala Lumpur207 words
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Article281 1971-10-28 4 THE SOLE OF PERN AS As from midnight on October 21 Pernas took over all trade dealings with Communist China on behalf of the Malaysian Government under a special licence. These trade dealings are now run by Pernas Trading Sendlrlan Berhad set up within Pernas. Pernas is now281 words
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Article330 1971-10-28 4 SINGAPORE CHINESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TRADE DELEGATION IN CHINA The Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce trade delegation Is now In China on a three-week visit. According to International news agencies' reports, the delegation has been given very cordial treatment by the authorities concerned. According to Mr.330 words
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Article189 1971-10-28 4 A SECOND LANGUAGE IS BECOMING MORE IMPORTANT The role of a second language In our education policy Is getting more Important now than ever before. That is why serious attention must be given to It as It may become a compulsory subject in all primary schools In future.189 words
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Advertisement201 1971-10-28 4 The "Universal" will do your toughest floor-cleaning jobs better, faster and cheaper than an army > of cleaners. The "Universal" suction polishes and sweeps 6,000 sq. ft. of floor in just one hour. And makes a thorough job of it, too. Like removing grease and dirt that's been there for201 words
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236 1971-10-28 5 Reuter Paris, Thursday The Soviet Communist Party chief, Mr. Leonid Brezhnev, last warned against trying to impose a Vietnam solution by intrigues behind the backs of the Vietnamese people. His remark at a banquet WTC in honour of President Georges Pompidou SLS*? 06 was apparentlyReuter - 236 words
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Article389 1971-10-28 5 Reuter Belfast, Thursday Children armed with machine guns have Joined Northern Ireland's guerrilla war. Military authorities in Belfast uld yesterday that two boys, aged between 12 and 14 years, sprayed a mobile army patrol with machine gun lire during the night They wanted thatReuter - 389 words
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Article238 1971-10-28 5 Reuter Jerusalem, Thursday Israel will boycott American sponsored talks for an interim Suez canal agreement unless Washington agrees to supply it with the Phantom fighterbombers it has long been seeking, the Israeli radio and press reported yesterday. Radio reports said Israel would not agree toReuter - 238 words
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Article, Illustration59 1971-10-28 5 President Nixon's special adviser Dr. Henry Kissinger talks with China's Prime Minister, Mr. Chou En-lai, at a banquet in Peking's Great Hall of the People. On the right is a White House aide, Mr. Dwight Chapin, who accompanied Dr. Kissinger to Peking. Dr. Kissinger's visit was59 words
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Article137 1971-10-28 5 Havana, Thursday Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin and Cuban Prime Minister Fidel Castfo began talks in the Palace of the revolution here yesterday. Mr. Kosygin, who arrived from Canada on Tuesday, is on a four-day visit to Cuba. An official programme for his visit has not yet137 words
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Article128 1971-10-28 5 Saigon, Thursday South Vietnamese police have offered big cash rewards to informers for tip-offs about sabotage plans as security in the capital was tightened for the inauguration of President Nguyen Van Thieu. The official news agency, Vietnam Press, reported yesterday that 50,000 piastres ($13,000) would128 words
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Article109 1971-10-28 5 United Press International New York, Thursday Senator James Buckley said yesterday the Soviet Union is developing a nuclear engine capable of maintaining an aircraft In flight for more than 90 days. Mr. Buekley said a similar programme to develop a US nuclear aircraft Ktiglne was scrapped inUnited Press International - 109 words
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163 1971-10-28 5 London, Thursday The British Government last night seemed assured of winning a decisive majority for entry into the Common Market when Parliament makes its historic decision today. As MPs in the House of Commons headed into an all-night session on market entry, observers163 words
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Article165 1971-10-28 5 Washington, Thursday President Tito of Yugoslavia arrived here yesterday on his first official visit to the United States for talks with President Nixon on the Middle East, European affairs and East-West relations. There was only a brief arrival ceremony for President Tito when165 words
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Article208 1971-10-28 5 Jakarta, Thursday Indonesia's first largely elected Parliament for more than 11 years will be installed this morning. This completes the first stage of the country's move back to parliamentary democracy. The Chairman of the Supreme Court, Professor Subekti, will swear in the new members, and President208 words
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197 1971-10-28 5 Washington, Thursday President Nixon gave the go-ahead yesterday for America's biggest nuclear test despite strong opposition in the US, Canada and Japan. Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) chairman, Dr. J. am e s Schleslnger, announced that the AEC had received the green light for197 words
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Advertisement24 1971-10-28 5 21zi CSSJSUHV UiEHS'J OXJ3 from Wembley FOREMOST NAME IN NECKTIES i*--Si SK 2s, *s* *j£k SArJ K M NGAPORE 1 Tti 9*. /o I24 words
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Advertisement108 1971-10-28 5 Gondola-the phone of the future in the palm of your hand This is the Gondola, the new-look telephone developed by International Telephone and Telegraph (ITT) Corporation, and brought to Singapore by its agent, Paterson Simons Co. Ltd. Designed for elegance with modern functional lines, the entire phone fits into your108 words
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Article423 1971-10-28 6 Among the many forms of pollution developed by urbanisation and modernisation, crime is not the least, and it is therefore fitting that the Keep-Singapore-Clean and Pollution-Free campaign is running at the same time as there are signs of rising morale and confidence in the423 words
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'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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Article105 1971-10-28 6 One of the British businessmen here for the Industrial Exhibition at Ayer Rajah was here a couple of years ago with a possible manufacturing project in mind: he asked the EDB to try and keep a site open at Jurong for it. Since then his105 words
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Article59 1971-10-28 6 The most surprised person to read in the local papers here on Tuesday morning that he was due to speak at the United Nations the same day was Mr. 8. Rajaratnam. The Foreign Minister had returned to Singapore quietly during the weekend, leaving the Republic's permanent59 words
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Article, Illustration873 1971-10-28 6 JACKIE SAM - JACKIE SAM A Singaporean travelling through Indonesia almost Inevitably finds himself asked one or two awkward questions. Polite, innocently phrased questions. But you know Instantly the posers stem from suspicion. Suspicions about the overwhelming Chinese population of Singapore,873 words
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Letters
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Article331 1971-10-28 6 BP OLD HOT Singapore, 21 - BP OLD HOT Singapore, 21 I disagree with Anxious Father (New Nation, October 15) who complained about the distance his son has to travel. Most rural government schools, particularly government secondary schools In Singapore, are poorly staffed. This Is because the majority of the teachers are331 words
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Article338 1971-10-28 6 When the bus service was introduced along Sixth Avenue early this year, the Green Bus ran a new* fleet of buses along its No. 1A route and similarly Hock Lee put a new fleet on Its No. 15 service. The commuters living in the housing estates along338 words
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Article307 1971-10-28 6 A.Y.K. LORE - A.Y.K. LORE General Manager, Singapore Telephone Board, Singapore, I refer to your article which appeared in New Nation October 13 under the heading "Brain Drain Crisis hits STB." We wish to state that the report contained many inaccuracies. In the last two months there were307 words
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Article173 1971-10-28 6 COMIC STRIP FAN Singapore 9 - COMIC STRIP FAN Singapore 9. I am a regular reader of New -Nation. My family and I have a problem which I would like to bring to your attention. The problem is that I like the comic strips you publish in your paper and would like very173 words
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Article202 1971-10-28 6 SAMAT Singapore 12 - SAMAT Singapore 12 I am sure the present system of bus terminal in Toa Payoh has created a lot of confusion as well as wasting a lot of time when most of the buses pass through unnecessary lorongs in order to get in and out202 words
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Advertisement77 1971-10-28 6 Write to The Editor, New Nation, Locked Bag 15, GPO, Singapore, 1. TT i i. SIM NS The complete one-stop fully airconditioned shopping centre with over 100,000 sq. ft of quality branded merchandise from East and West Hornblower Goes Horatio Hornblower is the best-known and ?j!°'* "Kxtern fiction. This is77 words
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Miscellaneous21 1971-10-28 6 'cM IMMTwe'u. any iouti IF you 6wf on& 1 m '^Xv >A B I p mmm A "V I m i21 words
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Article, Illustration1505 1971-10-28 7 —BUWI IWBJII 1 iii,iwwbk?WWWI—WM^!SIWWWWWi>W!»li1WM—HW^WBWWWWWWWWBIW Concluding a three part series on a troubled nation Bv LEON HOWELL an Ann frar urn a 11 st and o'j»h'.r who has 11 v J in Asia f miitr fno .1 livi >•■ r■, and is n•• w sn S.'-.qopo'f This nI- 't1,505 words
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1651 1971-10-28 7 S.M. Ali - By S.M. Ali For writing a good readable newspaper report, there seems nothing like listening to a visiting chairman of a multi-national corporation extolling the virtues of international co-operation, effusively praising the local talents and then ending the interview with a few grievances1,651 words
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Article, Illustration1106 1971-10-28 8 John Carrick - New Nation Education Broadsheet Ancient China THIS WEEK'S HISTORIC UNITED NATIONS DECISION WILL HELP BRING CHINA OUT OF ISOLATION A SITUATION IT HAS BEEN IN FOR MOST OF ITS LONG HISTORY. by John Carrick npo the Chinese, China is Chung-kuo, the Middle Kingdom. It is culturAIllustrations: Kay Stewart - 1,106 words
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Article, Illustration1558 1971-10-28 8 TTNTIL 1800, European powers preferred to trade with easier prey than China. The British traded with India, the Spanish with the Philippines, the Dutch with the East Indies. The Chinese, secure in their own superiority, were totally unprepared for the missionary seal for profit and souls which1,558 words
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The BQAC – Scalextric model motor racing championships
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Article, Illustration791 1971-10-28 9 250,000 boys to vie for honours For the first time in history, a World Slot Car Racing Championship will be held. Organised jointly by Scalextrlc, leading manufacturers of slot cars, and BOAC, the event will run from November this year till April next year. The791 words
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Article, Illustration1096 1971-10-28 10 Lee Chiu San - By Lee Chiu San Tension was rising as my car rolled out from the pits to the starting grid. I was keeping the engine on the boil by short bursts of revs, until finally the white1,096 words
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Article1180 1971-10-28 10 (1) The Singapore National Championships will be held by the National Agents in Singapore i.e. Boustead Trading Sdn. Bhd., officially appointed by Rovex Tri-ang Ltd. (otherwise known as Pocketmoney Toys Ltd.), the manufacturers of Scalextric model motor racing equipment. (2) Entry will be confined to MALE Singapore1,180 words
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Article, Illustration503 1971-10-28 11 AT LEAST TWO DOZEN SETS OF ALL -4 MAKES ARE SOLD EVERY MONTH The hobby of slot car racing, while not hitting the headlines regularly, still enjoys a large following In Singapore. The people who participate in the hobby are mostly young, but503 words
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Article, Illustration719 1971-10-28 11 Winner and guardian will go to England Somewhere from the depths of a think tank of advertising brains someone came up with the idea of holding a world championship for slot car racers. The idea hatched, and the719 words
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Article, Illustration792 1971-10-28 12 Although Sealextrix is powered from the mains, the amount of electricity reaching the track is tnlntmml, •go that the track cars can be handled without .danger, .The power is reduced through a transformer to supply the driving force for the cars'792 words
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Advertisement144 1971-10-28 9 GRAND PRIX excitement in your own home with SCUEXTRIC Model Motor Racing Live the thrills and spills of the Grand Prix in your own home. With any of Scalextric's popular sets. You drive, you choose the speed, the course. Great fun for family and friends. See your dealer for full144 words
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Advertisement175 1971-10-28 10 r *1 '=i 1 i /<■ <\> J SCALEXTRIC Model Motor Racing CHALLENGING. EXCITING. FUN. It's every boy's dream. Actual models of real Grand Prix circuits and Grand Prix Formula Cars. Super choice from Rally Mini Coopers to the Scalletti Arrow. A test of skill at racing speeds. Buy a175 words
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Advertisement13 1971-10-28 10 All absolutely We play-tested, \K mmulomanymeofUie js-skbssscsr-(teen, of cute cuddlie, too num<££ Ibt.13 words
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Advertisement95 1971-10-28 11 Albert Poon isaHennessy On the speedways of Asia the name Albert Poon spells success... The Champion... The best there is and for men like Poon, who make a way of life of the will to win, there are no second bests. When the roar of the track has died for95 words
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Advertisement46 1971-10-28 12 Give your kids a fabulous treatgive them these fun toys for a fun-tastic Christmas and New Year SCMEXTRIC Trian^ MODEL RAILWAY DINKYtoys lots lots lois re HOCK SWEE LEONG B*S»" STOCKIST FOR JV W Modo! Motor Racing Jt 1 irr #"V )Cr\ bl y'LE LLuNO 7746 words
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Advertisement73 1971-10-28 12 ENTRY COUPON To: Bcalextric Champion Racing Driver, New Nation, Times House, River Valley Road, Singapore 9. I would like to try to become the Scalextrlc Champion Driver of Singapore. Name Address Name of parent/guardian Date of birth Birth Cert. No. I-am a male Singapore citisen. I.C. No. Entrant's Signature TO73 words
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Advertisement138 1971-10-28 12 SCfiLEXTRIC Liar Towers, 16 Upper Ground Floor, 541 Orchard Rood, S'pore 9. Tel: *****3 DINKY TOYS vM>> *t.v* f m Dealer In all kinds of Toys, Household Appliances and Kitchen Ware HON LEE CO 317 People's Park Complex SINGAPORE 1. TEL: *****. m A Masterpiece for Conventions THE SPECTACULAR Shangri-La!138 words
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Article, Illustration2271 1971-10-28 13 r£ HE early yean of the twentieth century were to be the prelude to a revolution which was perhaps the most significant in this century, if only in the num. ben of people affected. The weakness of the Manchus, presiding over a deeply divided eountry, suffering from2,271 words
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Article, Illustration649 1971-10-28 13 Shiri Mulgaokar - by Shiri Mulgaokar pHINA takes its place in the United Nations at a critical point in its post-revolu-tionary- development For the first time In 22 years of the establishment of the People's Republic, China gives the im- pression of a stabilised country which is ready649 words
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Article, Illustration611 1971-10-28 14 S.M. Ali - REPRIMAND FROM PM By S.M. Ali It is, by no means, an everyday affair for a Cabinet Minister in an Asian country to write his memoirs and trigger off a minor governmental crisis. But this is precisely what has happened in Thailand.611 words
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515 1971-10-28 14 Arnold Abrams - Vvon Arnold Abrams It has )!>een two years since Au Kam, a 21-year-old youth from Communist China escaped by swimming the six miles from his homeland to Hong Kong, who like thousands of other Chinese refugees risked death in his bid for515 words
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Article, Illustration609 1971-10-28 14 Jackie Sam - By Jackie Sam The size of Indonesia's jdyil service has been as much of a mystery to the Indonesians themselves as it Is to foreign students and International organisations Interested In the development of the country. But it has been widely accepted,609 words
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401 1971-10-28 14 Heads have rolled over these issues The full rice bowl and the new suit have taken on added Importance In Peking's current period of political uncertainty. China's Press recently has highlighted economic successes and rising living standards in what resembles a Chinese401 words
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Article409 1971-10-28 14 Vincent Maliwang - A 'paid political ad' Vincent Maliwang A controversial oneminute film being shown with Increasing regularity on Philippine television has startled, frightened and bothered a lot of Filipinos. The film shows youths rioting in the streets, storming the gates of the Presidential Palace, overturning a car409 words
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Advertisement128 1971-10-28 14 lIIIfIIMIIIVIIIIIIIVVII I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I M V I IH /V V' *u* vj *V" V P*J u* ii 3 r«:Mj»an.iT\ii IV II I EE 355E553 r i i i 11 A Story Of Cirtwyirify g It-- Uff. I f.128 words
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Article583 1971-10-28 15 RUTH MOSES - cuisine BY RUTH MOSES Though Singapore restaurants may boast of international menus, It Is literally Impossible to eat Jewish food here except In the private home of a Jewish family. t Mrs. Eliashlv, the wife of the Israeli ambassador, affirmed with vigour that Jewish583 words
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Article237 1971-10-28 15 Ancient and picturesque cooking customs are under fire from indignant animal-lovers in Hong Kong following a recent Emperor's Banquet celebrated for three days by a leading hotel in the colony. One practice which Is fiercely denounced Is the alleged preparation for the oven of a civet237 words
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Article230 1971-10-28 15 Preview day was an eye-opener at the annual Earl's Court Motor Show with shapely human models baring all to attract attention to the shapely car models they were decorating. But the nude "accessories" had to compete this time with a motley challenge from a chimp, some230 words
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697 1971-10-28 15 GOOD y-lEALTH [by TABIB Mrs. Y came to my office the other day, visibly upset and distressed. "I think I must have VD, doctor," she said, "and I can't understand It. My husband is a good man/' I was somewhat697 words
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Article, Illustration660 1971-10-28 15 BETTY LAU - SINGAPORE'S NEW BREED OF SUPER SALESWOMEN BETTY LAU Singapore has a new breed of Super Saleswomen. They are engaged In sales promotion In airlines, travel agencies, hotels, Insurance and trading firms. They are not Just women who look pretty and660 words
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Article, Illustration65 1971-10-28 15 Here's a sweet variation on .the "peasant" theme in blouses. There's plenty of smocking to give it the waisted look. Made from soft chiffon in orange, green and red prints, the design haik' from France, and is the latest in fashionable London.65 words
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Advertisement41 1971-10-28 15 v "11*11,, "Mil mi L- rrt t t 'i#i <u ORCHARD PLAZA (PTE) LTEX 1,3,5 7, Granga Road, 2nd Floor, Singapore 9. (Opp. Orchard Thaatra) Tal:- *****3 L; A PLACE .FOR ALL OCCASIONS Superb Chinese Cuisine served in pleasant atmosphere Mb41 words
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BUSINESS AND FINANCE
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261 1971-10-28 16 Reuter London, Thursday The market moved ahead strongly in moderate trading. A broad advance was seen following Chancellor of the Exchequer Mr. Anthony Barber's hopes for economic growth and hints of further possible tax. Hopes that the government will have a majorityReuter - 261 words
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248 1971-10-28 16 United Press International New York, Thursday Stocks fell across a wide front yesterday in moderate trading. Market averages ended in reverse gear for the 11th consecutive session, but analysts said the worst part is "there is no sign of a sellingUnited Press International - 248 words
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Article217 1971-10-28 16 Allied Own 27% Am Stands 40 <4 Am On son Am Motors AT A T i 42% A P.. 14 AauMda U' An«n. Pi i..„ BetkSlOSl 23% Boeing 15% Caterp Trae 42% Chryslsr 27% Corn-cm* m% Control Data 29% Own Ol Wks 175 Dow Cfccm 67% DuPont 147%217 words
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Article1203 1971-10-28 16 TRENDS AND MOVES IN THE MAJOR STOCK EXCHANGE COUNTERS 1979-1971 1 wk. 4 wka. CMU Price Last Dtvii P/E 1 "urnHign LOW Uo Stoeii Bayers Seller* 1 Sale Yield Ratio orer INDUSTRIALS MS 1.89 2.35' 2.01 Allied Chocolate 248 248 5.3N 174 55 140 0.89* us 1.301,203 words
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1031 1971-10-28 16 Anil Bhatia - By Anil Bhatia Haw Par has come into the limelight again. Backed by the mavericks of high finance, Slater, Walker Securities of Britain, who own more than 50 per cent, the company went through a corporate Juggle, set its pharmaceutical division1,031 words
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Article112 1971-10-28 16 LAUSANNE, Thurs.—Executives from 23 international airlines met here yesteraay for two aays of tough bargaining over Atiantic air fares in which, whatever happens, the public are likely to be the winners. The conference, called by the International Air Transport Association CIATA), will try to draft an112 words
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Business Abroad
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135 1971-10-28 16 NEW YORK, Thurs. —Mr. Pierre-Paul Schweitzer, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, said yesterday the United States' efforts to correct its balance of payments deficit posed a threat of serious disruption of world trade and currency relations. But, Mr. Schweitzer said, in135 words
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Article61 1971-10-28 16 TOKYO: Leading Japanese industrial trade firms yesterday were looking to Increased access to the Chinese market following China's admission to the United Nations. Mr. Seishl Kato, vicepresident of the Toyota Motor Sales Company, said Toyota was ready to supply China with complete cars and other61 words
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Article65 1971-10-28 16 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei is not likely to establish direct trade links with China despite Peking's admission to the United Nations, officials* said here yesterday. It will continue to im-. port Chinese goods through" Hong Kong, Malaysia and 4 Singapore, they said. About' $5 million65 words
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Article85 1971-10-28 16 PARIS: The Soviet Union and France yesterday sign—ed an economic agreement under which France will*help the Soviets goods from heavy trucks tobaby food to reinvigorate the Soviet economy. Under the 10-year accord the Soviet Union too will be allowed to build entire factories in France which will thus85 words
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Article47 1971-10-28 16 KATMANDU: Peoples China will conduct a survey in Nepal for petroleum products, Iron ore, coal and* phosphates. Acting Nepalese Finance" Secretary Mr. Harihar Jung* Thapa and Chinese am- 4 bassador to Nepal Mr,, Wang Tse signed an agree--ment providing for the Chinese survey.47 words
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Article69 1971-10-28 16 LONDON: The race to become the first British trade mission visit China has been won by the Scottish MdJ&. DeTelOD,Mnt ori delegation of about 20 businessmen will visit China next month, armed JJrtth a long shopping list. The Chinese are Interested aircraft and airfields and69 words
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Article56 1971-10-28 16 Japan's exter- KLfTSI2 have increased by mow thui DSjioo million mnnfh 11 °f this month, from September** record total of uss??S2 mlllton, according STHHbanking sources^ h-TJ* ank of Japan haC* bought an estimated i£v million dollars frcmf change banks this monS to prevent the floatta??S; from56 words
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Article273 1971-10-28 16 NEW YORK, Thurs. Several major oil companies have reported higher profits for the third quarter and first nine months of 1071. Phillips Petroleum Company, Union Oil Company of California, and Standard Oil Company of Indiana had fains for both periods. Continental Oil had higher nine-month273 words
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Advertisement60 1971-10-28 16 RANSOMES NEW AUTO-CERTES THE PERFECT TURF MOVER incorporating the following special features ll Special Tapered landroll jB prevents damage to turf j f f < High performance cuttfng to meet all your mowing requirements V Light and easy to operate Safety gadget J Large capacity fuel Sole Agents:, ACME ENGINEERING60 words
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Article, Illustration259 1971-10-28 17 Sonny Yap - Report by Sonny Yap The Padang's tennis courts hummed into life again as Singapore's national players met for another session of match practice yesterday. With the Sixth South East Asia Peninsular Games just around the corner, they are briskly preparing to sharpen their strokes and add morePictures by Jerry Seh - 259 words
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Article1116 1971-10-28 17 JACK ARTHARS - THE SQUASH RACKET WITH JACK ARTHARS Serjeant Bill Cook is the same man who was once middleweight boxing champion of the South Island of New Zealand and who represented his home province at Rugby Union football when he was 19 years old. A year ago1,116 words
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Article23 1971-10-28 17 The Singapore American School (elementary) will hold a walkathon from Alexandra Road to Gillman Barracks and back tomorrow starting at 8 am.23 words
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Article25 1971-10-28 17 The Singapore Amateur Swimming Association will hold its sth management committee meeting at the Sports House In Rutland Road today at 5.36 pjn.25 words
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Article29 1971-10-28 17 Italy. Thursday— Antonio Puddu of Italy retained his European lightweight boxing title here taut night with a 15round point* victory oter French challenger Claude Thomlas at Senremo.29 words
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Article131 1971-10-28 18 London, Thursday. Swiss racing driver Jo Siffert, killed in a crash during a Formula One race at Bran as Hatch on Sunday, died from asphyxia oue to fire, an inquest was tola yersterday. Pathologist Dr. Keith Ranaaii said Siffert suffered some burns, but they were not bao131 words
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54 1971-10-28 18Picture by Ali Tosoff. - 54 words
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335 1971-10-28 18 Kuala Lumpur, Thursday The SEAP Games organising Council will have to raise $900,000 from the private sector to stage the five-nation Games festival from December 11 to 18. A similar amount is expected from the government. Minister of Sport and Chairman of the organising335 words
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Article236 1971-10-28 18 Kuala Lumpur, Thursday All-rounder Zainuddin Meah has cried off from the tour of Hong Kong by the Malaysian cricket team, beginning next Thursday, Malaysian Cricket Association selection committee Chairman Carl Schubert said yesterday. Negri Sembilan all-roun-der C. Navaratnam has been chosen to take236 words
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Article201 1971-10-28 18 The Singapore team of 12 players and five officials left this morning for the Sixth Asian men's basketball championships to be held in Tokyo from Saturday to November 10. The players are: Tan Kok Hong, Yong Oay Hua, Ng Kaw Tee, Tan Klan Oi, Tay201 words
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Article303 1971-10-28 18 Sonny Yap - By Sonny Yap Singapore has accepted an invitation to participate in the nineday Asian amateur cycling Tour of the Philippines next month. This was announced yesterday by Mr. Pete S. Nicodemus, President of the Philippines Amateur Cycling Association. Other countries who have replied positively303 words
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2294 1971-10-28 19 Get your free lift-out racing guide in New Nation tomorrow and Saturday for all your racing details. SATURDAY CLASS 4 DIV 2—6F ($6500 —$4550 TO WINNER) ***** CANNON FIRE a (Mrs. Heddle) Heddle 7 SO KITA SUKA H (KL Chong) Mansar 3 813 062,294 words
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Article287 1971-10-28 19 From Blue Peter in Ipoh Seeret Agent (Nelson) did a splendid trial In the company of stablemate Shinning True on a yielding track at Ipoh this morning. Giving Shinning True a three lengths start, Secret Agent finished four lengths clear of Shinning True at the end of287 words
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Article517 1971-10-28 19 Kuala Lumpur, Thursday Who will Malaysia choose to challenge for the title of the Fastest Man in South East Asia at the Sixth SEAP Games in December? Everyone's bet Is that It will be a toss-up between T. Krlshnan, S. Sabapathy and Zalnuddln Wahab. And what an517 words
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Article306 1971-10-28 19 London, Thursday Title-holders Tottenham Hotspur and fancied rivals Chelsea and Manchester United were all held to 1-1 draws at home in the fourth round of the English Football League Cup last night. Tottenham looked to be heading for victory when England striker Martin Chivers gave306 words
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Article43 1971-10-28 19 Jakarta, Thursday. Peking has invitea Indonesia to take part in the Afro-Asian table tennis tournament in the Chinese capital from November 3 to 10. This was disclosed by Mr. Wiliy Warokka, secretarygeneral of the All Indonesia Table Tennis Federation last night.43 words
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Article54 1971-10-28 19 LEAGUE (NZ Ttar) Oldham 12 N. Urakailrrt 24 UNION COUNTY Leieectenhlre <4 Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Derbyshire IS; Staffordshire 22 N. Midlands 9; Warwickshire 22 E. Midlands 12;. CLUB MATCHES Aberaroa 2S EBBW Vale 4; Bridgend 19 Cardiff Bristol 0 St. Lakes C. 12; Crw leyi It 'Newbridge 10;54 words
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Article492 1971-10-28 19 SCRATCHING 8 SATURDAY RACE ONE: 2.00. Clan 4 Div 8 «f: Slipper Samy, Roulette 11. Bough and Tough 111, Border Dandy, Fortune Lights, Pica. RACE TWO: 2.30. Clan 4 Dlt 5 Of: Espada, Harleigh Court, Niehol Highway, Provootos, Amsterdam 11, Tradition RACE THREE: 3.00. Clan 4492 words
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Article252 1971-10-28 19 London, Thursday Australian tennis maestro Rod Laver, seeking his third successive Embassy indoor title, shrugged off early jitters to beat Frenchman Georges Goven in the second round here last night. The 33-year-old Laver, who has earned more than £lOO,OOO this year, won 5-7, 8-6, 6-3 after252 words
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Advertisement540 1971-10-28 18 T r 2 3 PHONE *****S ANNOUNCEMENT ROSALIE HERNON, skin specialist, beautician, guarantees satisf pet ion for all skin and hair treatments. Also available professional/personal beauty culture/ hairdressing courses everyday Open till 8 p.m. on Thursday. S'pore Telephone ***** Salon Phoenix. ASTROLOGY CONSULT THE ASTRO PALMIST at Mayfair Hotel, Room540 words
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Advertisement320 1971-10-28 18 HI 7 Flfr STEREO AUDIO?AK CARTRIDGE 300 ft unrecorded tope $3.40 eoch ond C6O Cassette tope $2.00 eoch. Available at Phoon Huat Co. Pte. Ltd., 171 Bencoolen Street, Singapore. Telephone: *****. MACHINERY PLANT FOR SALE TWO CUMMINGS 385 HP with new Hyd. Marine 113, 2 to 1 r«arbox engine. Call320 words
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Advertisement561 1971-10-28 18 NOTICE CHAPTER 195 (PAWNBROKERS) Unredeemed Pledged Good* A Jewellery from the following Pawnbroker*' Shops Lam Joon Slong (Chop Bem Foh) No. 135 New Bridge Rood. Ho Tan Kee (Chop Heng Fait) Yong Kee No. 255 South Bridge Road. Boow Klan (Nam Choong Pawnshop Ltd.) No. 287 South Bridge Road. Lam561 words
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Miscellaneous438 1971-10-28 18 NEW NATION CROSSWORD 11 Three-headed dog of Hades. 12 Many-stringed Japanese Instrument. IS Verve. 14 Tear apart. 21 David and Asaph. 24 Baltimore cheers them. 26 Attar: 2 words. 27 George Eliot hero,—Marner. 28 Informed. 29 Like a convex lens. 31 Radio signal from a landing field. 32 "With —breath."438 words
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Miscellaneous491 1971-10-28 19 -Cat ill* *****1 lims Hum (Mr./Mrt./Miu). "I NEW NATION J THU RSDAY J MONEYWORDS J' Cit Mrt Mi pie witt atotr cmims Ptstiac iuUactiaas ipfev ktlaw. I "I 4 I I -C«t aiMf lattei I ims CLUES FOR J-4 1. You might feel under an 4. Teacher may well find491 words
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Article, Illustration65 1971-10-28 20 Sweet sixteen Angelia Pal Ping sings only for a worthy cause—charity. "I think this is one small way in which I can help others," she said. Although she has not decided on her future career, Angelia said she didn't mind being a singer. Naturally herPicture by Brian Culley. - 65 words
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116 1971-10-28 20 A suitcase containing garlic concentrate stopped a British Overseas Airways Jet from taking off for Mauritius last night because the passengers could not stand the smell. The VC-10 was loaded and ready for takeoff at London Airport when some of the116 words
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Article68 1971-10-28 20 The dozen or so children of Elsdon Village school In England are looking forward to a party—ln the year 2007. Coal miner Francis Drannan, 69, left the school £25 in his will for the event, but stipulated It should be held on the 100 th anniversary of68 words
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479 1971-10-28 20 Lee Chiu San - Immigration officials can do nothing By Lee Chiu San Millions of illegal and undesirable "aliens" are moving about in Singapore and the Immigration Department can take no effective steps against them. These foreigners are mainly parasites living off the produce of hardworking Singapore479 words
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89 1971-10-28 20 It might not be a first, but it was unusual the Salvation Army joining a petition to stop a pub closing in Saffron Walden in England. A Salvation Army official said it and the local church pastor and scores of residents were trying89 words
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431 1971-10-28 20 The latest confidences passed on by Foreign Ministry omciais to diplomats in Peking concerned not China's UN victory, the "mystery" surrounding certain leaders, or Henry Kissinger's visit —but the thick skin of a wounded rhinoceros. The officials said the431 words
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Article45 1971-10-28 20 AH FOOK: The retaliatory measures by the United States following the seating of Peking in the United Nations are uncalled for. MEI LIN: You remember what I told you yesterday. China's entry will create new problems. More serious ones are yet to come.45 words
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Advertisement72 1971-10-28 20 MISS TEN PIN 1971 WIN A FIRST CLASS TRIP TO LONDON VIA KUALA LUMPUR, NEW DELHI AND MOSCOW BY abioplot (EXPENSES PAID) PLUS A HOST OF VALUABLE PRIZES. TELEPHONE NO: ALL ENTRANTS MUST BE SINGAPORE CITIZENS BETWEEN 16-25 YEARS. TWO NON-RETURNABLE PHOTOGRAPHS WITH ALL ENTRIES. CLOSING DATE NOVEMBER 8,1971. ENTRY72 words
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Advertisement22 1971-10-28 20 Sat. 30th OCT'7I A MAMMOTH FASHION SHOW IMPACT SPOMIOMD IT HOUSE OFUCQUER •OWNS BY MHIsl Wdiuba 'A mm *t% r*4 U i-22 words
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Miscellaneous421 1971-10-28 20 I S Singaftre 3.00 Opening and General Hospital 3.20 Persembahan Ku featuring—Rahama B. Ahmad (Rpt) 3.40 It's Happening In Singapore—Now We Govern Ourselves (C) 3.55 Housewives Matinee The Lucky Rickshaw Man (Cantonese Pt. 2) 4.50 Close 6.00 Opening and Dr. Who 6.30 News In Brief 6.35 What Others Say (C)421 words
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Miscellaneous67 1971-10-28 20 THE KINS WONT £/£R HAVE TO WOPRY ABOUT ANYONE PUBUSWING HIS SKCer m 'V-J A' iv 111 M all !g£ H I y. l«v mill: SNIFFY by George Fett sea Vi r i m m m m mm. m W: u Tfffe ANDYCAI S5 ra j >•/ *L i Ji67 words
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Miscellaneous313 1971-10-28 20 Trust your lucky star IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you will probably lead a relatively hectic youth filled with periods of tremendous physical and mental activity. TOMORROW SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) A day when you will hardly be able to call vour time your own. Relatives and friends take313 words
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