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Title Section17 1972-01-05 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Wednesday evening, January 5, 1972 No. 294 Price 15 cents SINGAPORE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 517 words
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Article149 1972-01-05 1 Reuter New Delhi, Wednesday. A man claiming to be a Pakistani army officer landed a military plane inside India and said he had hijacked ijt after shooting the pilot dead, the Press Trust of India news agency said last night. The man, who identified himself as Second-Lieut.Reuter - 149 words
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Article, Illustration660 1972-01-05 1 Prime Minister replies to critics on 'dictatorship, detentions, defence, dangers' Reuter London, Wednesday The Prime Minister of Singapore, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, last night denied a television interviewer's suggestion that an enlightened dictatorship ruled the city-state. Rejecting the idea as rather unkind, Mr.Reuter - 660 words
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Article13 1972-01-05 1 Police reported a total of 57 accidents yesterday. Four were serious.13 words
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Article68 1972-01-05 1 Sentiment was relatively high this morning at the share market, although no sales were recorded for 20 minutes. Inchcape moved up six cents to $4.56. I.A.C. and Malayawata remained steady at $1.45 and $1.37 respectively. Faber Union declined a cent to 97 cents. Dunlop Estate remained steady68 words
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Article29 1972-01-05 1 LATE NEWS Manila, Wednesday. The Philippine government has been urged by its agriculture minister to explore the possibility of opening direct trade with China on non-strategic commodities.29 words
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Article48 1972-01-05 1 Haifa, Wednesday. Thousands of people are down with influenza in a severe epidemic sweeping Israel, a Health, Department spokesman said yesterday. A fifth of the dockers at Haifa port and a fifth of the town's schoolchildren are laid-up with the illness. No deaths were reported.48 words
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Article, Illustration407 1972-01-05 1 But date not fixed yet New Nation Foreign Service New Delhi, Wednesday— A Red Cross official has said that the Red Cross is "ready to fly to Rawalpindi" to bring out East Pakistan leader Sheikh M u j i b u r Rahman.New Nation Foreign Service; UPI radio picture - 407 words
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Article138 1972-01-05 1 Betty L. Khoo - By Betty L. Khoo The bomb disposal squad had a big shock early this morniog when they were urgently called in to dispose of six drums of "TNT" on a barge off Port Swettenham. The drums were clearly marked TNT but inside they found liquid138 words
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406 1972-01-05 1 People flung to ceiling New Nation Sources Los Angeles, Wednesday Twenty-nine passengers were injured, one of them critically, when a National Airlines Boeing 747 jet ran into a pocket of clear-air turbulence over Texas yesterday. The plane—carrying 327 passengers and 17 crew—landedNew Nation Sources - 406 words
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Article121 1972-01-05 1 Melbourne, Wednesday— An unbeaten eighth-wicket partnership of 140 between Garfield Sobers and Peter Pollock at lunch on the fourth day had lifted the World XI into a commanding position against Australia in the third Test here. Trailing by 101 runs on the first innings the World121 words
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Advertisement89 1972-01-05 1 lIISIDE Toonv PACE 6: Chinas dual Strategy 9 P ACE 7: Ulster rebels to woo workers. 9 PACE 8: New role tor Indonesian universities PACE 9 The Indian sub-continent after the 4-day war. PACE 10 RTS in 1971 O PACfc 15: Pictures of Bukit Timah gallops. WHEN IT COMES TO89 words
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Advertisement59 1972-01-05 1 Full report in Page 15 oc Solidly built on generations off trust The strongest locally incorporated bank in Singapore and Malaysia with group assets exceeding $1,109,000,000. Temporary Head Office: Upper Pickering Street, Singapore, 1. Branches throughout Singapore and Malaysia. Overseas Branches in Amoy, Shanghai, Hongkong and London. •IH Oversea-Chinese Banking59 words
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Article424 1972-01-05 2 Douglas Chan - Phase 1 of project nearly over By Douglas Chan The first phase of a multi-million dollar plan—by private developers ana the government to transform Changi Beach into a tourist attraction and holiday resort is almost completed. Two projects by private developers to give a424 words
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236 1972-01-05 2 The Singapore Customs have seized nearly 10,500 nude calendars published abroad. Except for 40 which were brought in by passengers coming by sea, land and aif, the calendars were imported in bulk by traders and firms, presumably for distribution to their clients and customers. Most236 words
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Article38 1972-01-05 2 The Member of Parliament for Moulmeln, Mr. Sia Khoon Seong, will conduct the balloting ceremony for 76 units of four-room (point block) flats at Moulmeln Road tomorrow afternoon in front of Btock 12, Norfolk Road.38 words
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Article27 1972-01-05 2 The Blood Transfusion Service mobile unit will be stationed at the 4 SIR Bedok Camp n today from 9.30 ajn. to 4 p.m.27 words
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Article47 1972-01-05 2 Durban, Wednesday.—An African employee of the Natal Parks Board was mauled and trampled to death by a rhinoceros when he fell into the animal's pen at a game reserve rest camp in Durban. The Rhino had been corailed In its pen In preparation for export.47 words
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Article31 1972-01-05 2 New Delhi, Wednesday.— Fourteen persons were killed and 37 others were injured when a bus overturned and fell into* a shallow river near the South Indian town of Kottayam.31 words
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217 1972-01-05 2 Sunny Wee - By Sunny Wee The concerted efforts by the Immigration and Police departments have checked the entry into Singapore of illegal Indonesian immigrants. At least 500 Indonesians were caught last year for entering the Republic illegally. The influx of these immigrants, said one source,217 words
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Article103 1972-01-05 2 Helsinki, Wednesday.—A new centre-left coalition like the one which broke down last October seemed yesterday to be the most likely outcome of Finland's weekend general election. The voting last Sunday and Monday brought a marginal swing to the left, dlth the Social Democrats, the country's largest party, gaining103 words
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Article66 1972-01-05 2 The National Guidance Services Council, formerly the Vocational Guidance clubs, restaurants and caJ unction with the Singapore Professional Centre will hold a six-day careers exhibition from Jan. 22 at the Victoria Memorial Hall. Mr. Sla Kah Hul. Minister of State for Labour, will open the exhibition, "You and66 words
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Article39 1972-01-05 2 A 70-year-old crocodile breeder reported to the police that she lost 11 crocodiles from her farm in Joo Koon Road yesterday. Police investigations showed that the culprit escaped during high tide with the crocodiles valued at $2,000.39 words
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Article41 1972-01-05 2 The Chinese YMCA is conducting two courses on guitar-playing—at beginners' and Intermediate levels— starting today. The beginners' class will begin at 7.30 p.m. and the intermediate class at 8.30 p.m. Fee is $3O for members and $35 for non-mem-bers.41 words
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Article20 1972-01-05 2 The police band will perform at the Macßitchie Reservoir Park on Sunday from 5.30 pjn. to 6.30 p.m.20 words
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Article254 1972-01-05 2 P.N. Balji - By P.N. Balji An expert from the In* temational Executive Service Corps is now attached to the Singapore Telephone Board to help in its expansion programme. He is Mr. William Drlggs, <vho is helping the Board with its flve-year development plan, involving a total expenditure of254 words
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Article, Illustration55 1972-01-05 2 Mr. and Mrs. Tan Aik Chuan (above), were married recently at the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Upper Serangoon Road. Mr. Tan, an architect assistant, is the son of Madam Ho Wai Kiap. The bride, formerly Miss Lim Ming King, a music teacher, is the daughter55 words
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455 1972-01-05 2 Patrick de Souza - New science and maths By Patrick de Souza The new science and mathematics syllabuses for Primary One and Two have released teachers from the bondage of textbooks. This is the view of several local educationists. Teachers could do without a textbook if they455 words
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534 1972-01-05 2 Patrick de Souza - 'Come forward to help addicts' By Patrick de Souza The Young Men's Christian Association has urged trained social workers to come forward to help rehabilitate drug addicts. Drug addicts, says the association, are not criminals but "disease-stricken youths who need personal counsel and attention534 words
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Article117 1972-01-05 2 A dinner in honour of the Singapore contingent to Bouth East Asia Peninsular Games held recently in Kuala Lumpur. Is scheduled for January 19 at the Istana. The 232-man contingent was the biggest ever sent by Singapore to any competitions abroad. It won 32 gold.117 words
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Article46 1972-01-05 2 Tel Aviv, Wednesday.—A new Israeli's developed instrument which "smells" explosives is being used to detect parcel bombs flowing into Israel. This instrument, as well as modified X-ray equipment, was used to scan all mail entering the country, a police spokesman said.46 words
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208 1972-01-05 2 Violet Oon - By Violet Oon In his recital at the Victoria Theatre last night, cellist Mr. Henri Honegger displayed a light, facile touch in his playing. This was perhaps best illustrated in the Sonata in E Major by Valentini. In this work, his technique was208 words
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Article28 1972-01-05 2 The East Asiatic Company Limited will hold a. two-day printing seminar for some 60 participants at! its showroom in Saiboo Street tomorrow and on* Friday.28 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous179 1972-01-05 2 Temperatures In world cities yesterday: Jakarta 32-25 C Kuala Lumpur 32-20 C Bangkok 31-20 C Hong Kong 17-14 C Manila 32-23 C Talpeh 16-9 C Naha 23-17 C Seoul 2 minus 1C Tokyo 10-OC London 5-4 C Moscow 1 minus 9C New York 6-2 C San Francisco 10-2 C Sydney179 words
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Miscellaneous129 1972-01-05 2 Cinema Capitol: Come Haunt With Me (Mandarin)—l.3o, 4, 6.45, 9.30 p.m. Cathay: Night Of Dark Shadows—l.3o, 4, 6.30, 9.30 p.m. Globe: Five-Man Army—--1.45, 4, 7, 9.15 pjn. Imperial: Darling Karin —2.15, 7.15 9.30 p.m. Jurong Drive-in: The Eunuch (Mandarin)— 7. 9.30 p.m. Lido: Red Sky At Morning—l.4s, 4, 6.30, 9.15129 words
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In Person
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Article, Illustration276 1972-01-05 4 Conducted by Ruth Moses, Tel: ***** WHAT BETTER way to start understanding your neighbours than to pay them a personal visit, even though It may mean jetting thousands of miles to do so. Doing exactly this were nine very276 words
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THE VOICE OF THE PRESS
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Article321 1972-01-05 4 What other newspapers are saying: WORLD TREND: At the beginning of a year It Is usual for people in general to think what the future development will be, particularly that of world situation. Last year, there was more stability in Europe than before; no serious disturbance took321 words
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Article470 1972-01-05 4 THE MALTA BASE: The government of Malta and the British government are engaged in a dispute over the lease of the Malta base. At first Malta Prime Minister, Mr. Dom Mlntoff, gave the 3500 British troops up to December 31 to withdraw from the base, and470 words
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Article214 1972-01-05 4 SQUATTERS: The question of land and squatters has again been raised In the Selangor Legislative Assembly. The problem cannot be easily solved and it 1s also a common problem in every state. Although concrete efforts have been made to overcome the problem, It still remains as it is.214 words
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Article383 1972-01-05 4 K.C. Thaler - By K.C. Thaler United Press International The Peking regime is now firmly convinced that the threat from Russia is greater than from the United States and has decided on a drastic long term policy switch diplomatic renorts said today. The Chinese decision has been considerably strengthenedUnited Press International - 383 words
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Article499 1972-01-05 5 Michael Prentice - His Vietnam stand is criticised By Michael Prentice Reuter Washington, Wednesday President Nixon came under strong attack yesterday for his pledge to remain in Vietnam until the last American prisoner of war was released by Hanoi. The President made clear, in a' television interview last Sunday,Reuter - 499 words
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Article, Illustration324 1972-01-05 5 Reuter New York, Wednesday.— Senator William Fulbright, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said yesterday that blind adherence to anticommunist doctrine of former president Harry Truman had led to disaster for America in South-East Asia and demoralisation at home." At the turning point representedReuter - 324 words
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Article232 1972-01-05 5 Saigon, Wednesday.—US troops suffered their heaviest casualties in eight months on Monday when a jungle patrol was attacked by Communist guerrillas about 40 miles (64 kms) northeast of Saigon, the United States military com mand reported. One GI was killed. 14 were wounded and232 words
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257 1972-01-05 5 Colombo, Wednesuay. Rivairy among Ceyion's four universities resulted in waste and duplication, tne Education Minister, Mr. Baoiudoin Manmud, toio the House of Represen tatives yesterday. Mr. Manmuo was moving tne second reading of a controversial Bin providing for tne estabiisnment of one university witn257 words
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Article, Illustration58 1972-01-05 5 Tnese two men, Joo H. Sohn (.right) ana Lee Bum Sung can now smue after surviving a Cnristmas hotel fire in Seoul whicn kineu 164 persons anu injurea 68. Lee saved Sohn by neiping tne latter, wno is a Korean oeciatrist in Brooklyn, to cling toUPI picture - 58 words
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294 1972-01-05 5 Hong Kong. Wecnesoay. Tne Cninese Communist Party ana the State Coun cii nave issuea a joint can for greater efforts "to strengthen tne unity bet ween tne army and the government." The .New China News Agency (NCNA) reporteo tne can yesteroay. It came in a294 words
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Article211 1972-01-05 5 New Nation Sources Washington, Wednesday. Tne US State Depart ment yesteraay nad no official comment on re ports tnat the Federal Bureau of Investigation is conaucting an investigation of oepartment officials in connection with the leaking of secret memoranda on President Nixon's attituaes during tneNew Nation Sources - 211 words
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Article53 1972-01-05 5 Santiago, Wednesday. Seventeen people died in the eruption of Villarrica volcano in Chile's "little Switzerland" lake district last week. The volcano, 450 miles (700 kms), south of here, returned to a dormant state on Sunday after two days of eruptions which sent streams of lava53 words
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248 1972-01-05 5 United Press International Manila, Wednesday. A fighting cock went wild and slashed to death a referee in a cockpit in the southern Philippines, the Philippine News Service (PNS) reported today. The agency, in a report from Pagadian City in Zamboanga Del Sur province, saidUnited Press International - 248 words
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Article209 1972-01-05 5 UPI Lima. Wednesday An injured teenage German girl walked nine days through the jungles of central Peru and survived the crash of a Peruvian airliner that disappeared 11 days ago. She said another survivor was with the plane. The girl, Juliana Koepeke, 17, told aUPI - 209 words
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177 1972-01-05 5 Reuter Tokyo. Wednesday. Prime Minister Eisaku Sato today leaves for a summit meeting with President Nixon amid strong Japanese hopes that Japan and the US have ended a period of economic friction and misunderstanding. The meeting with Mr. Sato in San Clemente isReuter - 177 words
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Advertisement14 1972-01-05 5 rOUJUMtS OM STAGE B> KiNC COUBTES* OF BENLEY ELECTRIC CO. T*l Me. L.na *****214 words
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Advertisement152 1972-01-05 5 Page 6: Differences t V i* v\s i v 1»•;<, -LOOK IN AT QUEENS! PURPLE ROOM Open ceiling air-conditioned all-purpose Banquet Hall. TURQUOISE ROOM Restaurant with Continental Cuisine, Flambe Gueridon Service, Teochew dishes, and Sunday Curry 10-course dinner from SBO/-. PINK ROOM Bar/Cocktail Lounge. Music nightly by guitarist/organist. QUEEN S152 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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1281 1972-01-05 6 IAN ADIE - There can be no ping without a pang By lAN ADIE, well-known British scholar, currently lecturing in Chinese pontics at the Australian National University. IAN ADIE CHINA With the outbreak of ping-pang diplomacy (as they spell it In Peking), the Nixon shocks, and Peking's entry1,281 words
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Article, Illustration595 1972-01-05 6 Peter Iliffe-Moon - From Peter Iliffe-Moon HONG KONG Divided by the world's busiest harbour, Hong Kong's twin cities of Kowloon and Victoria are surrounded by mountains, sea and about 230 islands. Add to this a population of four million, most of whom live in an urban area area of595 words
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344 1972-01-05 6 Pierre Brisard - From Pierre Brisard JAPAN This week's summit talks between President Nixon and Prime Minister Eisaku Sato, who flies to the United States today, will have first to put together the pieces of the TokyoWashington alliance, which has suffered a number of crude shocks in the344 words
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Article552 1972-01-05 6 Bernardino Ronquillo - From Bernardino Ronquillo PHILIPPINES After blowing hot and cold on its policy towards the socialist states whether to establish trade and diplomatic ties with such countries or not the Philippines has decided for the time being not to pursue this objective as far as Russian552 words
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Advertisement109 1972-01-05 6 jjS- 'S M 3 i-< 5 9*W* v> i v 1N» i r■af. K •T LHIT a series of carefully-planned books providing systematic coverage of both the theoretical and the practical aspects of Physics and Chemistry. Features Outlines and develops important laws and definitions Offers detailed worked examples followed by109 words
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505 1972-01-05 7 'Our aim is to unite* Reuter Dublin, Wednesday The Irish Republican Army (IRA) said yesterday it planned to extend its fight against British domination of Northern Ireland by persuading workers throughout the land to support its cause. A statement issued by the official wingReuter - 505 words
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Article157 1972-01-05 7 Washington, Wednesday The US Food and Prug Administration said yesterday it would make a massive and unprecedented review of drugs sold over the counter without prescription. FDA commissioner. Dr. Charles Edwards, said that many non prescription drugs do not have the claimed effect, have157 words
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Article368 1972-01-05 7 'A flagrant threat' to world peace* New Nation Foreign Service The Egyptian government has called the reported US decision to resume deliveries of Phantom jet fighters to Israel a "nagrant proof of Washington's unconditional support for Israel" and a "threat to world peace." Tahslne Bechir,New Nation Foreign Service - 368 words
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Article, Illustration206 1972-01-05 7 Hollywood, Wednesday Fashion designer Mr. B1 ackw e 11 levelled his quilting needle at famous women across the world yesterday with his 12th annual list of the 10 worst dressed women of 1971. Blackwell backhanded the ladies for their wardrobes in a year he206 words
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365 1972-01-05 7 Reuter Washington, Wednesday. —Senator Edmund Muskie, leading contender for the Democratic Party's presi dential nomination, yesterday formally declared him self a candidate and said "America can once again become a nation of moral leadership and high pur pose." "I am seeking the presiReuter - 365 words
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Article187 1972-01-05 7 Paris, Wednesday Princess Grace of Monaco, the former Hollywood star. Is expected to be among the leading personalities at the funeral service today of French singer Maurice Chevalier. More than 30,000 people are expected to crowd In to the Marnes La Coquette village. But the Church187 words
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Article, Illustration39 1972-01-05 7 Smoke shrouds the 70-bed St. Louis Hospital in Terrebonne, Canada, as volunteer firemen put out a fire that engulfed it. The fire which started after an explosion, killed eight patients, all chronically iII.—UPI picture. UPI pictureUPI picture - 39 words
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224 1972-01-05 7 United Press International Perth, Wednesday. Recognised authorities on the Australian bush said yesterday there may be more than one "Null abo r Nymph," in fact a whole colony of them. Reports in recent days of a half-naked blonde running wild withUnited Press International - 224 words
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Article40 1972-01-05 7 London, Wecnesciay. Tne first woman jutge to preside at London's Central Ciiminai Court in the Old Baney took her seat yester day. Miss Rose Henbron, 57, was referred to tnrougnout tne proceecings as "my lady."40 words
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170 1972-01-05 7 Reuter Los Angeles, Wednesday— The two principal figures in the Pentagon Papers case, Daniel Ellsberg, 40, and Anthony Russo, 35. yesterday pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy and illegal handling of the secret documents on the Vietnam war. United States district judgeReuter - 170 words
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Advertisement140 1972-01-05 7 mt LEE The Image Changer JEANS ore tailored with o low riso and o hip-snug, narrow fit to the knee, which then flares to a stylish bell bottom. Lee Bells set the pace in style, while you enjoy the fun of distinctive fashion. Choose from Navy, White, Black, Chocolate and140 words
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Article384 1972-01-05 8 President Nixon's declaration that all American troops will be out of Vietnam by November this. year if all US prisoners-of-war now held by Hanoi are released by then spells out the American position much more clearly than any previous statement on the Vietnam conflict. Through384 words
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'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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Article85 1972-01-05 8 The Big Sweep first prize number last Saturday was *****. New Nation that day first issue of the New Year, on January 1 was the 291 st issue. Punting punciits in our editorial office now say 1291 was therefore natural for the tour-digit lottery that day.85 words
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Article84 1972-01-05 8 I am told that Fou Ts'ong's concert at the Conference Hall last week was the best that he has ever given in Singapore. He arrived directly from London with a very bad cold and a hand damaged in an accident, and he had not played the piano for84 words
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Article, Illustration1105 1972-01-05 8 DICK WILSON - DICK WILSON The university's relationship with politics in Indonesia has undergone a fascinating change in the past five years. Universltas Indonesia In Jakarta has been and still is heavily involved in the nation's political affairs. It was, of course, partly1,105 words
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Letters
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Article127 1972-01-05 8 NANCY LIM - NANCY LIM Are the graduates all that Jackie Sam make them out to be? He seems to be misinformed and suffering from a not too unfamiliar complex. Graduates in Singapore have been doing yeoman service. There are always exceptions to the rule but that does not127 words
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Article270 1972-01-05 8 I am extremely fed up with the services offered to commuters along Bukit Tlmah Road by United Bus Services. Recently, a bus on service No. 172 experienced a mechanical fault between 7 to 8 miles along the road and decided to return to the garage opposite Yeo270 words
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Article75 1972-01-05 8 CHOW SAY PENG - CHOW SAY PENG I would like to suggest a new bus service between Sembawang (15 mi. Upper Sembawang Roao) and Jurong Town via Sembawang Road, Mandai Road, Woodianos Road. Upper Bukit Timah Road. Jurong Road, Jalan Bahru Utara, Jaian Ahmad Ibrahim terminating at a suitable point.75 words
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Article135 1972-01-05 8 POH KHOON BENG - POH KHOON BENG I refer to the letter by Exploited appearing in your issue of New Nation (NN, Dec. 15). It is unfortunate that Exploited did not specify the exact appointment he holds as there are four grades in the Laboratory Attendants' Service, namely Special Grade, Grade I,135 words
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Article71 1972-01-05 8 As a regular bus commuter along ABS service No. 13A route, I have often been left stranded in the rain. There are no shelters provided for commuters along Orchard Road, opposite the Methodist Church, to Somerset Road. There are shelters after that, before their disappearance again at71 words
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Article103 1972-01-05 8 D. D. C - D. D. C. New Cemetery Road was presumably so named because it passes through the old Christian cemetery. Now the government after taking proper steps for the removal of the bodies burled in the cemetery is converting it into a park. Therefore, the retention of103 words
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Article186 1972-01-05 8 HENRY T. T. TAN - HENRY T. T. TAN On behalf of members of the party that visited the 6th Battalion of the Singapore Infantry Regiment camp recently, I would like to send my appreciation and thanks to the Queenstown Branch Library, organisers of the visit. We were highly impressed on our186 words
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Page 8 Miscellaneous
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A sub-continent in turmoil
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Article, Illustration1158 1972-01-05 9 Dick Wilson - The sub-continent of India and Pakistan, the area inhabited by nearly 700 million people, has entered a new phase in its tangled politics. A new sovereign state proclaimed as Bangla Desh has come into being. Pakistan has been reduced to the size1,158 words
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Article763 1972-01-05 9 Pakir Singh - By Pakir Singh Now that the Indians have stopped patting their own backs over the mid-wife role the Indian armed forces Dlayed in the birth of Bangla Desh, much stock taking is going on in New Delhi. Inevitably, the war has affected India's domestic scene763 words
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Article1142 1972-01-05 9 S. M. Ali - By S. M. Ali For a country which has lived under martial law for over 12 years, the return to a representative form of civilian government is, in itself, a most difficult exercise. If Bangla Desh —or East Pakistan, as it was then called had1,142 words
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Article, Illustration921 1972-01-05 9 When the pundits have mace all their criticisms against Mr. Zulflqar All Bhutto, the new Pakistan president, for all his past blunders. they must admit that the 44-year-old Sind politician has been at last striving hard to face the new realities921 words
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SHOWBIZ
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577 1972-01-05 10 Violet Oon - By Violet Oon There seems to be a fear among Singaporeans to display their emotions when they perform in public and this was evident last night at the annual concert of the Music Society of the. University of Singapore at the577 words
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Article, Illustration902 1972-01-05 10 Peter Ong - Pop goes 1971 —and what a tragic year By Peter Ong 1971. A tragic year for pop. And even more tragic for jazz which was left without its roots with the death of the greatest jazz artist of all time, Louis Armstrong. 1971 will not go down in my diary902 words
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Article179 1972-01-05 10 Here is a list of the best selling albums for 1971. They are based on sales reported by record stores and distributors. (1) ver Troubled Waters—Simon Garfunkel Picture Tells a Story-Rod Stewart (Mercury) (3) Imagine—John Lennon (Apple) (4) Jesus Christ Superstar—Various Artist (MCA) (5) Tapestry—Carole179 words
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273 1972-01-05 10 The stereo service of Radio Singapore is of a high technical standard and it gives the man in the street the chance to hear excellent music by master composers and performers. Everyday from 6.45 a.m to 8 a.m. a morning concert featuring works by273 words
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Article, Illustration825 1972-01-05 10 EDGAR KOH - ft SIGHT AND SOUND I EDGAR KOH LOOKS AT I THE TV AND RADIO SCENE I EDGAR KOH What has RTS got to show after 6000 hours of television broadcasting last year? Mainly things intangible. After nearly a decade in existence with the number of sets825 words
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Article355 1972-01-05 10 What do you do when you go through the traumatic experience of going blind? "Share it with others" is Mr. Ron Chandran Dudley's advice. Mr. Dudley, 37, who went through the experience said: "Deep experiences leave an important mark on a person. Since most355 words
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TREND
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Article, Illustration199 1972-01-05 11 Mary Lee - Presented by Mary Lee To a man, a watch tells only time, but on a lady, it is an indication of her taste. For they are no longer mere time pieces to be worn on the wrist. Watches can hang from the neck or waist199 words
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Article, Illustration209 1972-01-05 11 The Hague, Wednesday Many Dutch women have become very jealous of Queen Juliana. For In the past six months the Queen has lost 40 lbs in weight. Earlier this year it was obvious that, despite her busy life and activity in many spheres, Queen209 words
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Article, Illustration692 1972-01-05 11 MAGGIE KOH - MAGGIE KOH Now the market for Victoriana is firmly established. Sothebys has recognised the era 1840 up to 1925. They have had sales of interesting pieces from the reign of the great Queen Edwardiana, soon to be greatly in vogue, artnouveau and692 words
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Article852 1972-01-05 11 TRISH SHEPPARD - THE DEATH OF A BIRD ON A BEACH TRISH SHEPPARD My husband arrived home from Bangla Desh utterly exhausted. Physically exhausted from working long irregular hours and mentally exhausted by what he had seen. Dead men and boys lying in the streets of Dacca,852 words
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Article119 1972-01-05 11 Flimsy curtains: When washing lace or net curtains, add a tablespoon of methylated spirit to the rinsing water Instead of starching them. They will look like new, with a glossy finish. White linen: Crushed egg-shells will bleach linen that has become yellow with age and rust spots. Tie119 words
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BUSINESS AND FINANCE
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266 1972-01-05 12 United Press International New York, Wednesday The stock market, pressured by profit taking through midday, turned higher later on to finish with a small gain. Turnover was moderately active. The profit taking dried up at about the time several major banksUnited Press International - 266 words
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165 1972-01-05 12 Reuter London, Wednesday Stock markets rallied to close mixed following the UK official reserve figures for December. At 3 p.m. the Financial Times index was 2.2 off at 477.4 after a decline of 3.9 at 1100. Unilever and ICI were notably firm butReuter - 165 words
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Article202 1972-01-05 12 Allied Chem AiCOft Am Brand# Am Can AT T A ft P Anaconda 28% 44% 33* 48% 13% 18% Beth 8teel 29% Boeing 22 Caterp Tra'c 47% Chryaler 28% Coca-Cola 120% Control Data 45% Corn Ol Wka 184% Dow Chem 79% DuPont 144% EJ Kodak 98% Ford202 words
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Article999 1972-01-05 12 TRENDS AND MOVES IN THE MAJOR STOCK EXCHANGE COUNTERS industrials 1979-1971 Hlfh I <1 w Buyers Sellers Sale Yield 1 iatlo over Stock Buyers Sellers Last 2.16 Yield Ratio over 10 2J8 1.68 Allied Chocolate 2.15 0.8N 18.7 1.90 0.89* Ben A Co. 1.46 1.47 1.46 3.4999 words
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Article144 1972-01-05 12 A local furniture maker, Khinco (Singapore), is offering both formal and Informal in-plant training to its 250 staff. A spokesman from the company said this was In line with the rapid changes in the designs and quality of furniture-making. Its staff is largely semi-skilled. The training144 words
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Article, Illustration310 1972-01-05 12 Mr. One Bene Seng has been appointed manager of the marine and general Insurance department of Motor and General Underwriters. He will be responsible for the development of the marine and general insurance business. Prior to his appointment, he was assistant manager of the Singapore office of an insurance310 words
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200 1972-01-05 12 Singapore's external trade in the first 10 months of last year showed a 15 per cent increase over the same period a year ago to reach a record $11,685 million. The trade gap, which is the excess of imports over exports, also200 words
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220 1972-01-05 12 LONDON, Wed. Speculators on a dollar devaluation, who had switched Into other currencies during the months of the global money crisis, probably took some of their profits yesterday and moved back into the U.S. currency. Some dealers believed this was behind the dollar220 words
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Article64 1972-01-05 12 TOKYO: The Japanese Finance Ministry has decided on a national budget next year calling for an outlay of 11,470,000 million yen about ($10,747 million), an increase of 21.8 per cent over the current fnancial year's initial budget. Under a draft to be presented to the Cabinet today64 words
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Article101 1972-01-05 12 ENGLEWOOD: Volkswagen of America Inc., said it has quietly reduced the basic price of the Volkswagen "beetle" late last week to US$l999 ($5997), the same as Chevrolet's Vega, but ss2o7 higher than the minimum price of Ford's Pinto. Dealers were advised of the change but101 words
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Article65 1972-01-05 12 WAS hingt ON The United States and Korea yesterday signed a textile agreement limiting exports of Korean wool and manmade fibre textile products to the US. The five year accord, backdated to last October 1, provides initial ceilings for various categories of wool and man-made fibre65 words
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Article64 1972-01-05 12 LONDON: British companies have shown renewed interests in prospects of trade with Rhodesia since the Anglo-Rhodesian agreement for a proposed settlement was reached late last November. The British Aircraft Corporation (BAC) which has had discussions with Rhodesion airlines about the possibility of selling three B AC in64 words
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Article184 1972-01-05 12 LONDON, Wed. Rolls Royce cars have had another record year, Mr. D.A.S. Plastow,, director of RollsRoyce Motors and managing director, Motor Car Division, said. He said: "1971 was another reord year for sales of Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor-cars. We have built and delivered more than184 words
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Article69 1972-01-05 12 Three technicians from Vosper Thornycrcft have returned to Singapore after a four-year training course in England. They were among the first batch to be sent for training in the shipbuilding and repairing industry in the company's shipyards in Southampton and Portsmouth. more technicians are still in Engand69 words
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Article1258 1972-01-05 13 He could score in his debut PICK OF THE NEWCOMERS By Blue Peter On the Cuff (late Border Patrol) is the pick of the newcomers entered for the Bukit Timah January meeting starting on Saturday. He is a four-year-old chestnut Australian gelding by1,258 words
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Article, Illustration1298 1972-01-05 13 Bukit Timah and 1971's top trainer Colin Tulloh looks set for a good meeting at Buklt Timah this week-end. The pick of his strong team Is Showman V. This son of Sostenuto completed a double with the greatest of ease at the last meeting here1,298 words
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Article, Illustration1002 1972-01-05 14 SONNY YAP - By SONNY YAP A delicate problem has cropped up as a result of the arrival of two Japan karate masters here to officiate in the Singapore Karate-Do Federation's national selection tournament at the Gay World Stadium on Saturday. They are Mr. Masanao Takazawa, the1,002 words
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49 1972-01-05 14 Rolling and tumbling a Youngsters United defender goes down after trying to stop a Singapore Referees striker (in white shirt) from scoring. The referees won 3-2 in the friendly soccer match at Geylang stadium. Scorers for the refs were Muthi (two) and Chandra. Zainal Abidin netted twice for United.49 words
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Article328 1972-01-05 14 Singapore omitted Melbourne, Wednesday.— The Lawn Tennis Association of Australia (LTAA) at its annual conference in Melbourne yesterday made the first moves toward the creation of an Asian tennis circuit. The Association agreed that the New Zealand Lawn Tennis Association (NZLTA) should organise two major328 words
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Article39 1972-01-05 14 Auckland, Wednesday. Ching Ling Chang of Taiwan scored a 7-6. 6-4 victory over the Maori title-holder Mrs. Ruia Morrison Day in the first round of the women's singles in the Auckland Open tennis championships here yesterday.39 words
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Article153 1972-01-05 14 Sydney, Wednesday—Topseeded Russian Alex Metreveli dropped a set before beating Australian Bill Lloyd 6-2, 6-1, 3-6, 6-2 in the second round of the New South Wales open lawn tennis championships here yesterday. Australian Davis Cup player Ross Case was also taken to four sets153 words
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Article, Illustration452 1972-01-05 15 By Blue Peter Centurion did a splendid trial in the company of Security Check on a good track at Bukit Timah this morning. Ridden by Laurie Johnson, Centurion was doing much better than Security Check at the end of a 3f trial in 37 2/ssec. Centurion,452 words
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Article234 1972-01-05 15 Reuter Wehington, Weonesday.— Takaaki Kono, 24 year old Japanese wonci cup piayer, neid off a strong cnanenge by New Zealand lefthander Bob Cnaries to win tne NZ$2OOO 18 hole fneno ship pro- am golf tourna ment at Tauranga yesterday. Kono carded a six -underReuter - 234 words
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Article315 1972-01-05 15 Marseilles, Wednesday— The Buenos Aires 1000kilometre motor car race on Sunday, the first event counting for the 1972 World Manufacturers' championship, will be a premiere in more senses than one. For the first time, newstyle prototype cars limited to a three-litre engine capacity, will be315 words
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Article116 1972-01-05 15 Eastern Conf. Atlantic Div. W L PCT GB Boston 27 14 .659 New York 25 14 .641 1 PLila. 16 24 .400 10 <4 Buffalo 11 26 .297 14 Central Div. Baltimore 15 22 .405 Cleveland 15 24 .381 1 Atlanta 14 25 .359 2 Cincinnati116 words
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Article189 1972-01-05 15 New York, Wednesday. Fifteen-year-old Australian Shane Gould now holds officially all five women's world free-style swimming records from 100 metres to 1500 metres, the International Swimming Federation confirmed here yesterday. Her records are: 100 metres 58.9 (shared with Dawn Fraser), 200 metres 2.05.85, 400 metres 4.21.2,189 words
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272 1972-01-05 15 United Press International Melbourne, Wednesday The incredible World XI captain, Gary Sobers, thun- >. dered out a dazzling double century against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground today. It was one of the finest innings ever seen here. Until this match the MCGUnited Press International - 272 words
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Article363 1972-01-05 15 London, Wednesday The computer Test swung dramatically in Australia's favour on the second morning at Lord's yesterday. Australia bowled England out for 80 and spent the rest of the day increasing their lead of 112 to 254 with eight wickets left. The Test, which363 words
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Article94 1972-01-05 15 Wellington. Wednesday Graham Dowling, the New Zealand captain, hit a fine innings of 78 for Canterbury in their Plunket Shield cricket match against Auckland yesterday scores on the second day of yesterday's shield games were: In CHRIST CHURCH: Auckland 281 (M. Burgess 64. G. Vivian94 words
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Article126 1972-01-05 15 Hoba r t, Wednesday— American Eagle, the converted US 12-metre yacht, has taken the early lead in the 1500-mile Hobart to Auckland race. She quickly moved to the head of the fleet from the start off Battery Point on the Derwent River here yesterday. Skipper Ted Turner126 words
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Article71 1972-01-05 15 Munich, Wednesday, About 40 per cent of tickets for the Munich Olympics are still unsold, the organising committee reported yesterday. The committee said that 40 per cent of tickets on sale in West Germany were still available but none for the finals and 35 to 4071 words
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Article71 1972-01-05 15 Sydney, Wednesday. New South Wales yesterday defeated Queensland outright in their Sheffield Shield cricket match after 33-year-old bowler Johnny Gleeson took seven wickets for 52. With NSW bowler Geoff Davies also in devastating form, the last six Queensland batsmen were out for 29 runs. New South71 words
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Advertisement573 1972-01-05 14 NEW NATION h LASS PHONE *****8 ASTROLOGY PALMISTRY. Modam Lydia of former 14-A, Change Alley will read again. Flat 501-C, Blk *123, Lorong 1, Toa Payoh, Singapore. CONSULT THE FAMOUS astrologer S. Krishnapillai 134, Race Course Road Singapore. 7 a.m.— 2 p.m. Friday closed. ASTROLOGY-TAROT CARD reading answers problems. By573 words
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Advertisement531 1972-01-05 14 FRESH FLOWERS IMPORTED CACTI and succulent plants. Many varieties for sale. Call at 19, Lorong Selangat, 4th miles, Upper Serangoon Road, S'pore. 13, Telephone: *****. GOING ABROAD? Take a box of beautiful, long-lasting orchid flowers with you on the plane. Delivered daily in Singapore. Air Freight Orchids Co. Tel: *****7.531 words
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Miscellaneous130 1972-01-05 14 DR. KILDARE by Ken Bald J YOU'VE ARRIVED JUST IN TIME, DOLORES. YOUR BROTHER JUST WROTE US A NOTE. AS NEAR AS I CAN MAKE OU"£ IT SAYS 'JUAN LOPEZ" IS THAT THE NAME OF A RELATIVE, OR FRIEND? Mrm I NO.' I MEAN... I CANNOT REMEMBER \...MY...MY BROTHER HAD130 words
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Miscellaneous272 1972-01-05 14 NEW NATION CROSSWORD 12 Way of reasoning. 13 Inclined (to). 18 Reviser 22 Young salmon. 24 Plant yielding blue dye. 25 International political dolicy. 26 Agitate. 27 Goddess of youth. 30 Girl in uniform. 31 Gives a false alarm: 2 words. 32 Shortly. 33 Over there: Poet. 36 Attorney: Abbr.272 words
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Miscellaneous570 1972-01-05 15 p icitpg iiart NEW NATION j WEDNESDAY i MONEYWORDS S' I Cat Mt ill in ait* itker cuius Pistiaf ustractitis men kelta. FILL IN -Cut j iirf lettri lines* «J CLUES FOR S-3 1. Defensive body covering 4. Go from house to home once used in combo*. frying to tell570 words
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238 1972-01-05 16 Gourmets in Hong Kong have long been able to satisfy their taste for exotic food with such delicacies as pheasant and bear's paw which are sold deep-f roz en in the stores dealing exclusively in goods from mainland China. Now China is attempting to238 words
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Article, Illustration37 1972-01-05 16 Jessie Chia, 20, is interested in photography both behind as well as in front of the lens. She makes a pretty picture from all angles. Picture by Picture by Jerry SehPicture by Jerry Seh - 37 words
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Article36 1972-01-05 16 AH FOOK: It's good that Singapore can help Malaysia by sending vaccine to inoculate children against polio. MEI LIN: Of course. We should always be ready to assist our neighbours in time of need.36 words
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641 1972-01-05 16 Ong Choo Suat - So don't let them go the way of scrapbooks By Ong Choo Suat My candid confessions as an 11-year-old went into 4 dilapidated scrap book which served as a diary. Four years later, I consigned this precious document to the641 words
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132 1972-01-05 16 Bridegroom Rooin Tom linson, a 30 year old Eng nsnman, cid not trust any of ms mates to get mm to tne churcn on time. He decided they would be hopeiess in the role of best man. So when ne stood at tne altar132 words
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Article55 1972-01-05 16 The Road Safety Association of Hong Kong believes road accidents would drop if Its appeal to children to wear bright yellow raincoats gains general acceptance. Yellow was one of the more visible colours in the rain and the association planned to put up posters in the55 words
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Advertisement206 1972-01-05 16 Van Hins fabulous offer for Magnet frftade Chinese New Year Special offer! Begins today. Bring today's most sophisticated colours into your home or office with these Bondworth carpets. Hardwearing resilient, Bondworth carpets assure you of an endless life of luxurious beauty. Hurry! Get the luxury carpet you've always promised yourself206 words
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Miscellaneous445 1972-01-05 16 5 Singapore 3.00 Opening and Housewives Matinee A Thundering Night (Cantonese, Pt. 1) 3.50 For the Family (C) 4.20 A Diary of Events in Singapore this Week (C) 4.25 Days of Our Lives 5.05 Close 6.00 Opening and Cartoon Funnies 6.30 News in Brief 6.35 What Others Say (E) 6.50445 words
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Miscellaneous477 1972-01-05 16 Trust your IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY lucky star TOMORROW... BORN today, you are a highly active person whose career should keep pace with the energy poured into it. All your life you will know the kind of emotional security that can only come to one who knows that, where his477 words
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