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Title Section, Illustration15 1972-01-06 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Thursday evening, January 6, 1972 No. 295 Price 15 cents NEW NATION15 words
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Article101 1972-01-06 1 London. Thursday Decorator David Deeks last night won over $1.5 million in a soccer pool with a winning line picked by his 11FlnV"° ld daughter Jac Q ue_ The girl said after the cheque presentation: "I had a try before and got quite a101 words
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Article10 1972-01-06 1 Police reported 65 accidents yesterday. Three were serious.10 words
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Article78 1972-01-06 1 In thin trading this morning, industrials generally tended to make marginal gains. Continued speculative interests forced up Haw Par to $3.94 over yesterday's $3.88. gaining six cents. M. Glass gained three cents to $1.41. Nat. Iron remained steady at $3.94. Hotel Singapura and Sheraton each gained a78 words
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Article58 1972-01-06 1 LATE NEWS Melbourne, Thursday The World XI won the third international match against Australia by 96 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground today. The Australian tail collapsed shortly after lunch when Doug Walters was out for 127. Australia scored 317 runs for nine wickets, opener Graeme58 words
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Article, Illustration429 1972-01-06 1 S.M. Ali - Diplomatic tussle over grain cargo By S.M. Ali A diplomatic row is looming over a decision to send the 9000-ton wheat cargo ship Wing An from Singapore to Karachi tomorrow. A senior official of the Bangla Desh government who arrived here yesterday, has called429 words
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97 1972-01-06 1 Melbourne. Thursday Australian batsman Doug Walters hit a historic century before lunch today in the international Test match against the World XI. It is the first century before lunch scored at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the first in a Test match in Australia.97 words
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Article40 1972-01-06 1 Paris, Thursday—French film actress Catherine Deneuve is seeking $90,000 in libel damages from a weekly newspaper which has published articles on her private life. The case came before a Paris court yesterday and was adjourned until March 14.40 words
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Article36 1972-01-06 1 New York, Thurscay.—At least 10 people died when fire cestrojec. a notei in Toppenisn, Washington, y ester cay. Several others among the 36 peooie known to have been in tne hotei are miss ing.36 words
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Article255 1972-01-06 1 Experts to meet United Press International Manila Thursday. The members of the five-mem-ber Association of SouthEast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have agreed to hold a meeting of experts this year to stem the "serious problem" of drug addiction in the region. Mr. Armando Manalo, theUnited Press International - 255 words
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Article237 1972-01-06 1 The Consumers' Association of Singapore today said there should be no increase in the nrice of powdered milk at the moment. It has accused some wholesalers and retailers of profiteering by about 15 cents a lb. Mr. V. Jayakody, executive secretary of CASE, said:237 words
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446 1972-01-06 1 US to reaffirm ties with Japan United Press International San Clemente, Thursday. Summit talks between President Nixon and Japan's Prime Minister, Mr. Eisaku Sato, are expected to "reaffirm the political and economic inter-dependence" between the US and Japan, a White House spokesman said yesterday.United Press International - 446 words
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89 1972-01-06 1 Washington, Thursday A US navy spokesman admitted yesterday that about 500 gallons (1900 litres) ol water containing "a very small amount of radioactivity" was accidentally spilled Into the Thames River at New London, Connecticut, on December 19. Officials said preventive measures taken the next day89 words
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Article48 1972-01-06 1 Bdnn, Thursday.—Three ldrry drivers whd dumped 15 tdns df liquid cdncrete in a wddd have been drdered by a Fuerth cdurt to cart it away again—althdugh it has set hard in a 400 sq. ft. (37 sq. metres) slab almdst 2 ft. valmdst 60 cm.) thick.48 words
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Article90 1972-01-06 1 Pans, Tnurscay. A French foreign legion cor poral snot ano wounded a tavern proprietress, after ordering her to strip, and tnen shot nimseif oeaa. Reports here suggested that Cpl. Karl Hekker apparently fen victim to "Le Cafard," a mythical disease supposed td drive men mad ano frequently90 words
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Article240 1972-01-06 2 Lee Yew Meng - Health survey on electronic firms By Lee Yew Meng The Industrial Health Unit of the Labour Ministry is conducting a survey on working conditions in electronic factories. The survey includes the study on the adequacy of rest periods provided for electronic workers, right postures and lighting240 words
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Article278 1972-01-06 2 There were 893 Industrial accidents reported last October a slight Increase compared to previous months. The breakdown figures are: 13 workmen killed, 114 suffered partial permanent disablement and 712 temporary disablement. The previous month there were 18 fatalities, 729 temporary disablements and 114 partial permanent278 words
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278 1972-01-06 2 The head office general manager of the Chung Khiaw Bank has reported to the Criminal Investigations Department the loss of three share certificates valued at more than $20,000. The loss was discovered during the bank's recent reorganisation ana streng thening of its278 words
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Article80 1972-01-06 2 The Housing and Development Board is offering 100 units of terrace houses atKampong O'ftarroll Scott off Ayer Rajah Road for hire to companies to accommodate their noncitizen workers. Each unit has a floor area of 600 square feet, comprising one bedroom, living cum dining room, kitchen,80 words
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237 1972-01-06 2 There has been a string of resignations by staff at the Hotel Malaysia In the past four months. Since September between 20 and 30 employees have quit. Last month, there were about eight resignations, Including the personnel officer, some of the catering staff and a237 words
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Article93 1972-01-06 2 Singapore is offering 300 training awards this year to member countries under the Colombo Plan Technical Co-operation Scheme. The awards fall into three categories scholarships, Junior and senior fellowships. The type of award to be made depends on the nominee's age and educational93 words
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Article49 1972-01-06 2 Bonn, Thursday Pour amateur archaeologists have found a pair of glass slippers nearly 1,600 years old in p.n ancient Roman burial place in the centre of. Cologne. Tne slippers almost as good as new were discovered with a gold coin and a sceptre made of human bone.49 words
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Article27 1972-01-06 2 Manila, Thursday. Mayor Mr. Ramon Bagatsing, has Instructed police to arrest his relatives, Including his sons, II they attempt to undermine his law enforcement campaign.27 words
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Article341 1972-01-06 2 John Hoffman - Chinese contractor a 'hero' From John Hoffman Melbourne Herald in Kuala Lumpur A hero in the Malaylanguage Press here at the moment Is Inche Abdul Jalll Ng, a contractor who used to be called Mr. Ng Thing Chai. Inche ADdul Jalll was converted toMelbourne Herald - 341 words
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169 1972-01-06 2 The' YWCA hostel in Jurong. the third set up In Singapore, will be officially opened by Mrs. Yeoh Ghlm Seng, wife of the Acting President,. on Wednesday at 5.30 p.m. Mrs. Yeoh alter planting a tree to mark the occa-~ sion. will be169 words
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Article, Illustration263 1972-01-06 2 The 7000 men and women of Singapore's Police Force have demonstrated a charitable side to their nature which is seldom publicised. They have all been doing their share of welfare work for the underprivileged in Singapore. Each officer contributes an average of 20263 words
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Article304 1972-01-06 2 Work on a $1.5 million private hospital in Toa Payoh, originally scheduled to start last month, has been delayed. The Chinese Physicians' Association which is behind the project, is still waiting approval from the Ministry of National Development. Construction of the 50bed hospital is now expected to304 words
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Article48 1972-01-06 2 Washington, Thursday. of 11-year-olds yesterday saw their woman £j"her to d eath S a «S° o m K 7 4 *****1 lden tho h r ex_ husband. J™ teacher, Mrs. Marbrooks, 57, was a class a Washington school when a fwSgatTer 1 ancl began48 words
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Article354 1972-01-06 2 Batu Pahat Is now a district of women and children. The men have goneall making a beeline for the bright lights and golden job opportunities shining in Singapore. Singapore's building boom has lured most of the men, former rubber tappers, to desert their villages for354 words
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Miscellaneous133 1972-01-06 2 At the cinema Capitol: The Last Grenade 1.45, 4, 6.30, 9.30 p.m. ...Cathay: Hands of the Ripper 1.30, 4, 6.30, 9.30 p.m. Globe: Battle Giants 1.45, 4, 7, 9.30 p.m. Imperial: Farewell My Love (Mand.) 2.15, 7.15, 9.30 p.m. Jurong Drive-In: The Eunuch (Mand.)—7, 9.30 p.m. Lido: Red Sky at133 words
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Miscellaneous136 1972-01-06 2 lira! Temperatures In world cities yesterday: Manila 31-22 C Hong Kong 17-15 C Bangkok 31-20 C Talpeh 18-14 C Seoul 3-mlnus 1C Tokyo 14-5 C Kuala Lumpur 30-21 C Jakarta 31-24 C London 5-1 C Paris 5-OC Moscow 13-5 C New York 3-mlnus 1C San Francisco 10-3 C Sydney 26-19136 words
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Miscellaneous64 1972-01-06 2 Tides Today: 2.34 a.m. (2.6 m), 2 p.m. (2.8 m). Tomorrow: 3.01 a.m. (2.6 m), 2.43 p.m. (2.6 m). Saturday: 3.31 a.m. (2.5 m). 3.31 p.m. (2.3 m). Sunday: 4.06 a.m. (2.5 m), 4.31 p.m. (2.1 m). Monday: 4.48 a.m. (2.4 m), 6 p.m. (1.9 m). Tuesday: 5.41 a.m. (2.464 words
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Article, Illustration100 1972-01-06 3 The Prime Minister, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, paid a visit to the Polytechnic campus in Prince Edward Road yesterday evening. About 000 students and lecturers packed the main lecture hall to hear Mr. Lee speak on education and economic development. Due to the limited accommodation,100 words
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Article142 1972-01-06 3 Members of Rotary Clubs of at least seven countries are to meet in Singapore in mid-March for their annual conference. This will give another big boost to Singapore's image as the convention centre of the East. About 700 to 800 Rotarians are expected to attend142 words
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Article20 1972-01-06 3 The Blood Transfusion Service Mobile Unit will be stationed at Fuller to n Square today until 4 p.m.20 words
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274 1972-01-06 3 Kuala Lumpur, Thursday. —A total of 1200 non-Ma-lay school teachers have attended Bahasa Malaysia language courses at the Language Institute here since 1970. In addition. 180 teachers of English from National Secondary schools have been instructed in the Eng lish language over the same period.274 words
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Article43 1972-01-06 3 The National Library Group Services Section will hold a talk and demonstration on copper metal relief at its meeting room on Wednesday at 10.30 a.m. Mrs. S.K. Wong, a member of the Chinese Women's Association, will present the programme.43 words
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Article37 1972-01-06 3 A public relations course, organised by the Singapore Institute of Management will begin on January 28 at the Chinese YMCA Palmer Road. Application forms and details are available at the institute's office in Oxley Rise.37 words
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Article313 1972-01-06 3 The last 200 employees of the Singapore Traction Company will have their services terminated on January 16. They are the clerical and administrative staff of the company who have already been served with termination notices. This group is part of the former313 words
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Article45 1972-01-06 3 Salisbury, Thurs d a y Roman Catholics in Rhodesia have been urged not to use the term "boy" when addressing Afr i c a ns. A pamphlet produced at the request of the Catholic Bishops Conference said: "We all have names."45 words
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198 1972-01-06 3 Nearly 4000 over-age students, who have completed their primary school education, have enrolled for the Vocational Preparatory Class run by the Adult Education Board. All those who have enrolled, nearly half of whom are girls, have been accommodated in the 110 classes run by198 words
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Article36 1972-01-06 3 Today's Toto draw and the Singapore Sweep Draw will be held at the Clifford Pier at 6.30 p.m. The Singapore Girl Pipers will perform from 5.30 pm to entertain the audience.36 words
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Advertisement41 1972-01-06 3 r# V K m 4 >* X' 4 V2S*S J v H 4 L p fe: 1 i V m-mk?. ft* E HEHMESST &UU+L.J ,f*r When a man is successful, i his brandy 1 isHennessy. i *>»« It!.*. <*- m The Spirit of Success41 words
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In Person
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Article, Illustration349 1972-01-06 4 Conducted by Ruth Moses, Tel: *****1 NOTHING beats a wedding reception for its warm and friendly atmosphere, and fantastic Intermingling of guests, which quite naturally, ends up with everyone having a wonderful time, and none the worse for too349 words
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Article, Illustration287 1972-01-06 4 CINEMA HANDS OF THE RIPPER starring Eric Porter, Jane Merrow and Dora Bryan. (Cathay). The gruesome unsolved murders by Jack the Ripper in London in the late 1880s have always provided dramatists with horror for suspense. And each time they theorise on the various287 words
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THE VOICE OF THE PRESS
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Article493 1972-01-06 4 What other newspapers are saying: ASIAN SITUATION: The coming Sino American summit meeting is an important starting point for the change in the Asian situation. Our view is that the meeting will not be entirely without success. However, an appraisal of its achievement should be made from493 words
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Article863 1972-01-06 4 TOURIST INDUSTRY: In his New Year message Premier Lee Kuan Yew has pointed out that "Even our surplus hotel capacity can be filled as charter and regular airlines lower their fares. More people will travel. People will come to Singapore. If they tell others that it863 words
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Advertisement142 1972-01-06 4 RANSOMES*. HEW AUTO-CERTES THE PERFECT TURF MOVER 9 incorporating the following special features 'imuy Special Tapered land roll prevents damage to turf High performance cutting to meet all your mowing requirements Light and easy to operate Safety gadget m Large capacity fuel^^ r Sole Agents: ACME ENGINEERING CO. (PTE) LTD.142 words
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Article370 1972-01-06 5 City gets a facelift New Nation Foreign Service Pelfing, Thursday Peking is getting a facelift for President Nixon's visit on Februajy 21. In all the main streets workers are busy renovating, cleaning and painting buildings. Shop fronts along the Wang Fu-Jung, the city's mainNew Nation Foreign Service - 370 words
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324 1972-01-06 5 Agence France Presse Hong Kong Thursday New China News Agency last night accused the Japanese Prime Minister, Mr. Eisaku Sato, of adopting "double-faced tactics" in Sino-Japanese relations. Referring to the Press conference Mr. Sato gave on December 31, the News Agency said he was selfcor.tradlctoryAgence France Presse - 324 words
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Article125 1972-01-06 5 Brisbane, Thursday Sir Edward Windley, 62, a former governor of Gambia, was killed when the plane he was in crashed into a house in a Brisbane suburb yesterday. His son, Edward John Windley, 27, who was flying the single-engined piper Cherokee aircraft, and his daughter, Clayre,125 words
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Article365 1972-01-06 5 Agence France Presse Hong Kong, Thursday. The strong position of Taiwan and South Korea as Hong Kong's trade competitors was cited yesterday as one of the main factors why the Hong Kong dollar should not have been upvalued to the extent of 8.57 per cent againstAgence France Presse - 365 words
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Article135 1972-01-06 5 Reuter Colombo, Thursday.—The Ceylon government yesterday nationalised the country's biggest graphite mine, the Bogala Graphite Company. The Ministry of Industries announced that the company, requisitioned under the emergency laws last year, was taken over under the Business Undertakings Acquisition Act with effect from yesterday. TheReuter - 135 words
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Article, Illustration276 1972-01-06 5 Reuter Los Angeles, Thursday.— President Nixon yesterday authorised the development of a reusable space vehicle at a cost of $16,500 million. The vehicle, the so-called space shuttle, is the first of Its kind. It will be able to take scientists, doctors and others from earth to permanentReuter - 276 words
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Article121 1972-01-06 5 Jakarta, Thursday— President Suharto yesterday announced plans to Induce Indonesia's government employees to accept family planning. President Suharto, in a speech to parliament introducing the national budget, said special allowances for children of civil servants will be paid only for the first three children, starting from121 words
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Article62 1972-01-06 5 Rome, Thursday—Emilio Schuberth, a high priest of Italian fashion who dressed royalty and film stars, has died here from a heart attack after collapsing in his work shop. The 67-year-old designer, who was born at Glachau Castle in Saxony, dressed Italy's former queen Maria Jose, ex-empress Soraya of62 words
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Article28 1972-01-06 5 Brussels, Thursday—King Baudouin last night asked outgoing Premier Gaston Eyskens to form a government in a bid to end the two-month-old government crisis.28 words
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Advertisement153 1972-01-06 5 Some airlines will tell you theirs is the only country to visit in Europe. Not Lufthansa. We love you visiting Germany. After all, it is our home. But the way we feel about Europe, no one country is enough. Europe is more than famous tourist cities. It is sun. Snow.153 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration635 1972-01-06 6 Pakir Singh - A meeting some consider long overdue By Pakir Singh THAILAND The four-day official visit of Singapore's Defence Minister, Dr. Goh Keng Swee, to Thailand next week should allow both countries to review together any security threats facing the region in general and the two nations635 words
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Article, Illustration589 1972-01-06 6 Alex Josey - It should try to dispel the myth about lazy workers By Alex Josey BRITAIN Today, Britain will give formal notice to her EFTA partners of her Intention to withdraw from the association on December 13, 1972. This is the day before Britain joins the enlarged European Economic589 words
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Article504 1972-01-06 6 Robert Elegant - From Robert Elegant CHINA Aside from repeated warnings that nothing spectacular or even particularly concrete can be expected from the President's forthcoming visit to China, the future of SinoAmerican relations is the most taboo subject in Washington nowadays. Under strict orders from the White House,504 words
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473 1972-01-06 6 Pang Cheng Lian - By Pang Cheng Lian This year promises to be an exciting one for Japan in the fields of politics, economics and international relations. It will see the "return" of Okinawa, which has been under American control since the Second World War. Though473 words
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Article509 1972-01-06 6 Yuval Elizur - From Yuval Elizur The Washington Post MIDDLE EAST In the teeth of mounting Middle-East tension, Israel has taken several steps recently to normalise life in the areas it has occupied since the 1967 war. As part of this programme, more than 350 Arabs suspected of belongingThe Washington Post - 509 words
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Advertisement81 1972-01-06 6 \W m m t Step 1: He looks at the coloured pictures. Step 2: He cuts these out. Step 3: He sorts them out into their respective classes. Step 4: He pastes them in their correct positions. He is actively engaged all the time. He is learning all the time.81 words
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590 1972-01-06 7 'Government doesn't have right to lie* New Nation Foreign Service New York, Thursday Columnist Jack Anderson said today he was being fed classified information by several high Nixon administration sources "who believe that the government doesn't have a right to lie." He said heNew Nation Foreign Service - 590 words
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Article233 1972-01-06 7 New Nation Foreign Service Moscow, Thursday. A court here yesterday sentenced Soviet dissident Vladimir Bukovsky to terms of prison, labour camp and exile after conviction on charges including antl-So-viet agitation and propaganda, and spreading slander, official sources said. The court sentenced the 29-year-old former biologyNew Nation Foreign Service - 233 words
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263 1972-01-06 7 Cape Kennedy, Thursday. —A technical problem has turned up In the Apollo 16 moonship and there Is a "real possibility" Its launch to the moon will be delayed from March to April, the programme director, Mr. Rocco Petrone said yesterday. The difficulty Involves263 words
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199 1972-01-06 7 Agence France Presse Hong Kong, Thursday. The textile industry in Shensi province, one of China's major cotton producers, has developed considerably, New China News Agency reported last night. This progress, achieved In the past years, was made possible through the opening of new sourcesAgence France Presse - 199 words
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Article, Illustration503 1972-01-06 7 Reuter Lima, Thursday. The wreckage of an airliner missing since Christmas eve with 92 people aboard was located yesterday in the North Central Peruvian Jungles—but there was no sign of passengers and crew reported to have survived the crash. Air Force planes spotted the splitReuter - 503 words
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486 1972-01-06 7 Reuter Tel Aviv, Thursday Seven people were Injured In two bomb blasts In central Israel yesterday as Arab guerillas stepped up their activities Irom both inside and outside the country after a lull of several months. The explosions, at a bus stop near a maternityReuter - 486 words
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Article109 1972-01-06 7 Reuter Malta, Thursday. British commandos arm ed with rifles guarded the control tower of Malta's international airport yesterday as British service families packed for their evacuation home on Saturday. The security ring was seen as a precaution against any attempt to take over the vital airportReuter - 109 words
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Article132 1972-01-06 7 Reuter Rotterdam, Thursday Rotterdam police arrested 17 Pakistani aliens found during a check yesterday on boarding houses. A police spokesman said the Pakistanis, aged between 18 and 40, were taken to police headquarters and would be deported. i He said It was not yet known toReuter - 132 words
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Article147 1972-01-06 7 Belfast, Thursday. A sniper, firing on a British Army patrol In a Belfast Roman Catholic neighbourhood, killed a teenage British soldier yesterday In the first fatality of Northern Ireland violence of the New Year. Private Keith Leslie Bryan, 18, was killed by a bullet147 words
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Article237 1972-01-06 8 1971 was an exciting year for Singapore. It began with the Commonwealth Conference, at which statesmen from every continent thrashed out the highlycharged question of British arms sales to South Africa, and Mr. Edward Heath, the British Prime Minister, had to defend himself against strong attack237 words
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Article, Illustration1134 1972-01-06 8 POLITICS On January 2, 1971 Benjamin Henry Sheares, aged 63, was sworn in as Singapore's second President. An Eurasian, he is a leading obstetrician and gynaecologist. His first major duty as President was to receive the heads of1,134 words
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Article, Illustration776 1972-01-06 8 FOREIGN RELATIONS The Commonwealth Conference, first of the full-scale regular summit to be held outside London, began on January 14 at the Conference Hall. For Singapore it was an important occasion: never before had so many Prime Ministers and776 words
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Article, Illustration1318 1972-01-06 9 THE ECONOMY Because of the final stage of the withdrawal of the British bases, it was expected that economic growth would slacken slightly during 1971. Indeed in August the Prime Minister predicted growth of only 6 or 7 per cent. But the1,318 words
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Article, Illustration392 1972-01-06 9 SOCIAL AFFAIRS In January the syllabus for primay schools was altered, with the emphasis shifting to developing the child's ability to learn rather than absorbing facts. A new two-semester school year was introduced with two major examinations annually for both primary and secondary school leavers392 words
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Article, Illustration688 1972-01-06 9 SPORT Each new year almost always begins with a sale of good omens in the sports scene: that fresh hopes of better achievements can be faithfully expected. But hand in hand with these thoughts comes a reflective mood, too: that Singapore's sportsmen have braved the688 words
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Article427 1972-01-06 10 The Nixon-Sato summit which starts in San Clemente today, is more than a fence-mending exercise. The two-day talks, which will decide the actual date of the reversion of Okinawa, will usher in a new era in American-Japanese relations which were badly frayed last year. Instead of427 words
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'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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Article37 1972-01-06 10 More good headlines sup plied from colleagues who read newspapers far and wide. Today's choice: the Teheran daily which ran the headline last year some time: "Incest more common than thought in US."37 words
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Article80 1972-01-06 10 Civil servants chafing at having to sign in and out of office may find some consolation in what their counterparts in south-east Atjeh, Sumatra, are now required to do report for work every day with a rat. It is all part of a long campaign to80 words
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Article, Illustration715 1972-01-06 10 JACKIE SAM - JACKIE SAM Greece may not be everybody's cup of tea these days. But there's no denying that most tourists not particularly bothered about the political system and merely want a glimpse of this "cradle of civilisation" and most ironic715 words
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Letters
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Article415 1972-01-06 10 "Singapore and Malaysia should sweep aside geopolitical boundaries Words of wisdom well spoken by one who Is one of the top policy makers in Singapore no less a person than Dr. Toh Chin Chye, chairman of the ruling PAP, Vice Chancellor of the University of Singapore and415 words
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Article145 1972-01-06 10 An annoying thing happened to me while I was at the driving test centre at Maxwell Road. I did not know that the test had to be accompanied by the Certificate of Highway Code test. It was 2 p.m. and it would take me more than two145 words
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Article207 1972-01-06 10 I wonder how the Ministry of Education deals with the posting of successful Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) candidates to secondary schools. If I am not mistaken, it was clearly stated in all option forms for PSLE candidates that should the successful student be unable to207 words
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Article62 1972-01-06 10 Tnis year's Talentime finals on December 18 were reaiiy wonderful and worth seeing. Seeing them "live" was certamiy more satisfying, enjoyable and exciting. especially Where Mr. Ken neth Lim was concerned. He's reany super. Wouid TV Singapore be kind enough to teiecast these finais again? I'm62 words
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Article267 1972-01-06 10 Is it fair that we are made to pay for the delay caused by an overcrowded car-park? This is what happened to me one night. I was checked in at the entrance to the People's Park complex car park at 8 p.m. sharp. It took me about267 words
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Article62 1972-01-06 10 Ac. DSP YEOW YEW TOONG - Ac. DSP YEOW YEW TOONG Public Relations Officer, Singapore Police Force, Singapore 2. I refer to the letter from Ricky Tan (NN, Dec. 16). The traffic police are constantly taking action against inconsiderate bus drivers and speed hogs. In the past six months the mobile squad62 words
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Article115 1972-01-06 10 As a Secondary Four student from December 27 on, I have to attend school in the afternoon. This is ridiculous and I feel that the school, situated in Strath more Avenue, does not have any consideration for us. Why can't the school place all Secondary115 words
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Article108 1972-01-06 10 I think our generation must be rather lucky in having an interesting paper like yours. This is partly due to your column writers Lee Chiu San (Motorcycling), Mary Lee (Trend), Ros (Dear Ros), Jim Watkins (Motoring) and Siva Choy. However, I have a few suggestions to make. How108 words
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Article150 1972-01-06 10 I am writing on behalf of all my friends who are In Technical Three classes in Tanglin Technical School. We were surprised to read at the notice board that all our Technical Three classes ace given metalwork and one woodwork. Since our Republic is in need of150 words
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Advertisement143 1972-01-06 10 Write to The Editor, New Nation, Locked Bag 15, GPO, Singapore, 1. The complete SKJUWIUUHST 'one-stop' fully air conditioned shopping centre with over 100,000 sq. ft. of omnium siiK ROBINSON'S Raffles Place.Sfrore 1. k Tel: ***** Imi quality branded merchandise from East and West II ill LUCE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND143 words
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Miscellaneous12 1972-01-06 10 T£o\ S 3 s m -4 7% m /i lE—I'M NOT RUNNING!'12 words
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1419 1972-01-06 11 But some countries tend activities of pirates The Singapore Book Publishers Association is now in the midst of an examination of th e copyright laws. They hope eventually to present the government with a memorandum with a view to get the laws1,419 words
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Article, Illustration213 1972-01-06 11 Mr. Patrick Mowe of Federal Publications: "Our copywright laws prevent us from being a member of the Uni- e r s a 1 Copywrifht Convention. This means that our authors will not be protected overseas. "As we are coming to the point where we are having authors213 words
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808 1972-01-06 11 It is not generally known that each time a pop singer here stands up to perform, he may be infringing copyright laws. While the big hotels and nightclubs are aware of this, amateur artistes are mostly ignorant about it. Particularly those who go on wayang808 words
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Article282 1972-01-06 11 Kalevi Saari - Prom Kalevi Saari United Press International The Russians, renowned for their coddling of children, turn out more children's books, probably, than almost any other land. And now more of them are headed West —to the United States, Europe and Australia. A Finnish publishing firm, WellingUnited Press International - 282 words
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BUSINESS AND FINANCE
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328 1972-01-06 12 United Press International New York, Thursday The Dow Jones industrial average, scoring its best gain in more than a month, climbed above the 900level yesterday for the first time since Oct. 7 in the heaviest trading of the New Year onUnited Press International - 328 words
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229 1972-01-06 12 Reuter London, Thursday Stock markets firmed in fairly active two-way trading with sentiment aided by Tuesday's official reserve figures. At 3 p.m. the Financial Wmes Index was 3.3 up at 482.2. Bank, Bats, Unilever Glaxo were leaders to advance. Joseph Lucas. PhilipsReuter - 229 words
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Article81 1972-01-06 12 B&nd&r serl Begawan. Thursday. Brunei's revenue for this year will be about $247 mliaon which will come mainly from oil, the states annual budget published here yesterday said. Of this $lB9 million is from oil. Tne total expenditure will be $209 million including $4281 words
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Article986 1972-01-06 12 TRENDS AND MOVES IN THE MAJOR STOCK EXCHANGE COUNTERS INDUSTRIALS 1976-1971 CM tsg Prlee Lait DtvM. F/E T arnHigh htm Stock Baya rs SeDers Sale > Yield ftatto sver 2.98 1.68 Allied Chocolate Ul 8.15 5.8N 154 13 1.90 0.89i Ben 18c Co. 1.47 1.48 8.4 34.7986 words
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677 1972-01-06 12 S.V. Suppiah - ECAFE REVIEWS 10 YEARS OF PROGRESS By S.V. Suppiah Aspirations and ambitions of the peoples of South East Asia and the Far East may not have been fully realised during the decade 1959-1969. But the facts recorded in the statistical yearbook 1970 of677 words
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473 1972-01-06 12 How devaluation hint helped to boost UK gold and other reserves London, Thursday About US$lOOO million ($3OOO million) flooded into Britain in the first two weeks of December when international financiers suspected a dollar devaluation and shifted their funds into other currencies, according to official figures. Expressed in dollar terms,473 words
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252 1972-01-06 12 Agence France Presse JAKARTA, Thursday. Indonesia's booming oil sales were the of the staggering 136,100 million ruplah ($lO2O million) routine budget surplus for 1972-73, an International banting authority said yesterday. Announcing the projected surplus in parliament yesterday, President Suharto said the surplus wasAgence France Presse - 252 words
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218 1972-01-06 12 Business Abroad LONDON, Thurs. Bank rate cuts announced yesterday by Belgium and the Netherlands made little Immediate impact on the international currency situation but touched off renewed speculation that Britain might do the same today. The two Interest rate reductions—Belgium from 5i218 words
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Article57 1972-01-06 12 TAIPEH: A nine-man Thai economic mission Is due here on Jan. 16 for aimed at promoting closer economic and trade cooperation between the two countries. Led by Thai Economics Minister Mr. Prayoon Kanchanadul, the mission will meet with nationalist ecnomlc and trade officials for an exchange57 words
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322 1972-01-06 12 An Integral part of the art of management Is the art of listening. This seems to be a lost art as managers too often are engrossed in giving orders,' instructions and advice. Listen Managers! Show your interest and concern. Develop empathy with the322 words
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Article77 1972-01-06 12 SYRACUSE: A test trial by the British Petroleum (BP) Oil Company to challenge the legality of Libya's nationalisation of its assets will begin here on March 21, it was announced today. The British-owned company la to sue Slncat, owners of the Priolo Melilli near here,77 words
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Article71 1972-01-06 12 More than it oiJf presentatlves from 8 met here yesterday for a week-long conference called by the International Air Transport Association (lATA) to reJew air fares following develuatlon of the dollar. The conference will fix the rate of exchange between the dollar and the Pound sterling—the71 words
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Article35 1972-01-06 12 NEW YORK: U3 Steel yesterdav announced JSTw?® 1 flm big price in rL?nf ajor Bteelm aker years —ranging from US$5 to US$25 a ton °l£Fg£s "aSd*^ reductions were the g^LAUS SBfiyßSSs-SS35 words
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Article34 1972-01-06 12 The price of fold on the Paris mri*S SHS sKaTS 5* i 7 SS2, 44 1 60 h fSH Opened the week at toSJV* up the bullion «S,oSHS<S; total 4bout34 words
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Article214 1972-01-06 12 AUlaf Ckn Aim Am Bfaada Am Cfea AT T A P 4mwi 1B Bath Steal Bo* tux Catarp TYae Cbryitar Coca-CMa Control Data Own Ol Wka Dow Cham DuFoat 1 Kodak rot* icot 0«n Djmam Oen Kite Oea Fooda QeneraJ Mot OT* Goodyear Oulf ou IBM fat214 words
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Article, Illustration527 1972-01-06 13 Mary Lee - Eusoff fellows to have bigger hand in running cnllege Presented by Mary Lee Dr. Eileen Aw, the new principal of Eusoff College is also the university's assistant health physician. As the students' physician since 1968, she is familiar with many of their problems. She talks527 words
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Article, Illustration82 1972-01-06 13 If you like natural beauty, then you'll like this easy dress by Nelbarden. The fabric is see-through terylene lawn, which shows off your curves in a subtle fashion. The one piece dress has a strapless, smocked top that is easy to put on, and very comfortable too.82 words
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Article, Illustration622 1972-01-06 13 TABIBJ - THE DO'S AND DON'TS TO HELP KEEP YOU IN SHAPE THIS YEAR TABIBJ Here are a few resolutions for 1972 which will enable you to live a more healthy life. After all we doctors would rather look after healthy people. The true aim of medicine is622 words
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Article, Illustration433 1972-01-06 13 Stay sexy —keep your clothes on Hollywood, Thursday The only reasonable explanation for Rita Hayworth's beauty and appeal after three decades as a movie star is that she was born with an extra female gene. There is something indefinably feminine about the red-haired beauty that transcends ordinary standards. It's to433 words
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Article627 1972-01-06 13 SAVE TIME AND MONEY EM Soup's on for busy days. And we're not talking about the quick pop out of the can soups, either. These are the lazy but lusty long-simmering meaty soups that can sit on low heat for hours if need be. They are, in fact,627 words
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Advertisement56 1972-01-06 13 sM 10/Mffi yiHH BOYsj V A j V i S3 CONSULT NEW NATION'S SHOPPING GUIDE A wide range of products and services are featured in the Shopping Guide every Tuesday. Friday Cr Saturday to make your shopping an easy and pleasurable one. WISE BUYER CONSULT NEW NATION'S SHOPPING GUIDE WISE56 words
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Article, Illustration505 1972-01-06 14 JACK ARTHARS - THE SQUASH RACKET WITH JACK ARTHARS With only the Chinese New Year to go the festive season is well on its way. Emerging from the effects of celebration so far, fraternity members are appearing again on the squash court—groggy perhaps, but nevertheless appearing. Dr. All Isphahani, management505 words
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Article194 1972-01-06 14 London, Thursday.—With a freak goal from Alan Hudson In the last minute of a titanic struggle, Chelsea eliminated trophy holders Tottenham Hotspur last night and won through to the final of the Football League Cup competition. Hudson's goal made the score 2-2 in the second-leg match before194 words
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Article, Illustration306 1972-01-06 14 M. Param - By M. Param Former Malayan and Singapore cricketer, Mr. K. Muthucumaru, died suddenly at his Prome Road home yesterday afternoon. Muthu as he was known affecionately to both his office colleagues and fellow cricketers was not just a cricketer but also played hockey and soccer for306 words
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Advertisement515 1972-01-06 14 NEW NATION LA PHONE *****8 ASTROLOGY make sure of your future Let well-known Astrologer, Polm« Ist, Physiognomist Davis Star* help you. Appointments required 384-B, East Coast Road, (near Telok Kurau Road), S'pore. 15. Tel. 4.***** (English, Chinese, Malay Languages). ACCOMMODATION WANTED AMERICAN FAMILY requires 'a flat/bungalow for two years. Please515 words
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Advertisement434 1972-01-06 14 FOR HIRE AIR-CONDITIONED CARS available Contact Joseph Car Rental 4/6, Jalan Seloseh. Telephone: *****/***** Singapore. GENTS HAIRDRESSING GOLD HILL SALON now open for exclusive gentlemen haircutting, facial, manicures hair tinting. Expert lody barbers in attendance. 191, Thomson Road. Goldhill Shopping Centre *****3, Singapore. HOUSES LAND FOR SALE DISTRICT 11 St.434 words
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Advertisement113 1972-01-06 14 APPOINTMENTS Managing Director S.E.Asia A major international company is seeking a Managing Director for its mining/exploration activity in S.E. Asia. Candidates should have recent experience of negotiating important commercial agreements at Governmental level in S.E. Asia. A background in the mineral industry would be a significant advantage. Remuneration will include113 words
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Miscellaneous93 1972-01-06 14 DR. KILDARE YOU WILL TELL KILPARE THAT AM EMERGENCY AT HOME NECESSITATES HASTE, EACH MOMENT t THAT PASSES PLACES US IN J GREATER JEOFttRPY/ i a 9» M k ti BUT NOT UNTIL THE BANDAGES -f HAVE BEEN REMOVED' to PR. MEISTER WILL HAVE TO DECIDE WHEN TO REMOVE yOUR93 words
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Miscellaneous269 1972-01-06 14 NEW NATION CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Nut trees. 6 Magnificence. 10 City of Honshu. 14 Greek letter. 15 First man. IS Iceland: Abbr. 17 Designating a certain code. 18 Not to be disclosed: 2 words. 20 Parts of a book: 2 words. 22 Ingenuous. 23 King of tragedy. 24 Edge. 25269 words
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Article263 1972-01-06 15 United Press International Melbourne, Thursday Doug Walters kept the Third international cricket match against the World XI alive to- day with an unconquer- Ed 104 at lunch. Australia, resumed today -at three wickets for 139, was seven for 84 at lunch, 130 runs behind theUnited Press International - 263 words
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Article264 1972-01-06 15 Manila, Thursday—Fifty boxers and trainers marched to the Mexican Embassy here yesterday in protest against the decision by the Maxican President of the World Boxing Council v (WBC), Mr. Ramon Velazquez, stripping Filipino flyweight Erbito Salavar- ria of his WBC title. The group, led by264 words
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175 1972-01-06 15 Tokyo, Thursday—Japan will send a five-man team to the Second World Karate championships from April 19-21 in Paris, a spokesman for the Federation of All-Japan Karatedo Organisations (FAJKO) said yesterday. The Paris Karate Federation will host the championships in which some 30 countries175 words
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287 1972-01-06 15 London, Thursday—Sandy Duncan, secretary of the British Olympic Committee (BOC), yesterday confirmed an Investigation was being conducted into the amateur status of three prospective Olympic equestrian medallists. Duncan said the investigation has been ordered by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) about the eligibility of Harvey287 words
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Article108 1972-01-06 15 New Delhi, Thursday. Tennis in India is "on the verge of death" because of an acute shortage of balls, the secretary of the AllIndia Law Tennis Association, Mr. R.K. Khanna, said here yesterday. Clubs have closed down, coaching courses have been discontinued and schools have108 words
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Article25 1972-01-06 15 London, Thursday Result# of yesterday's Rufby Union matches were: County Play-Off Hertfordshire 11 Berkshire 14 Representative Rest of Ireland 1} comb Uni IX.25 words
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Article161 1972-01-06 15 By Scrutineer Horse racing in Singapore will be given another boost in the 1972 season when stake money will be increased. The new stakes will be jacked up by $5OO a race for Class One horses, and Class Four horses as from this month. However, it will not161 words
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54 1972-01-06 15 This syce must have had a pretty tough time, as this New Nation picture by Jerry Seh shows. He tries to pull Midas Kid who appears to be restless on the tracks at Bukit Timah this morning. The other horse in the picture is quickly led away by the syce54 words
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Article449 1972-01-06 15 GO RACING By Blue Peter Box Office IV again Impressed in a trial with Gambang (Harbridge) and Bullfighter at Bukit Tim ah this morning. With Rod Dawkins in the Saddle, Box Office was travelling much better than his stablemates at the end of a 3f449 words
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Article581 1972-01-06 15 SCRATCHINGS SATURDAY RACE 1: 1.45. Clan 6 Div 3 8f Santa Rom. RACE 2: 2.15. Clan 5 Div 2 8f Solar Flare, Golden Mile. RACE 3: 2.45. Clan 3 Div 38f NIL RACE 4: 3.15. Clan 6 Div 3 6f '1 he Peacock. RACE 5: 3.45.581 words
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Article132 1972-01-06 15 Sydney, Thursday.—Wimbledon champion Evonne Goolagong of Australia and Britain's Virginia Wade, finalists in the Australian Open earlier this week, both moved smoothly into the quarter-finals of the New South Wales Open tennis championships here yesterday. Miss Goolagong, the top seed, beat 15-year-old Sydney girl Diane132 words
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83 1972-01-06 15 LEFT: Karate football... Jebsen and Jesen's Ivan Nf strikes martial art pose as he leapsto kick the ball away from a General Bank (Netherlands) striker (9) in a Business Houses Division Three match at Farrer Park yesterday. His team trounced the bankers 6-0. ABOVE: Comedy of Drama... KLM's goalkeeper MikePictures by Jerry Seh - 83 words
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Article28 1972-01-06 15 Kraniska Gora, Yugosla via, Thursday Werner Mattle, of Switzerland, won the men's Giant Slalom on the opening day of the Vitranc Cup Ski meeting here yesterday.28 words
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Miscellaneous455 1972-01-06 15 -Cat ilM| Kltrl I.MS NEW NATION MONEYWORDS S' L THURSDAY Cat Mt in wit> »tter cmut ftstiif iettractiaat ap»tar kelaw. Naot (Mr./Mrs./Min). FILL IN MISSING LETTERS ACROSS i C«t aitaf *«ttef liacs CLUES FOR S-4 1. The SIM of Hi«m hot a 4. Wonting tka beet, yoo definite bearing mi455 words
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Article297 1972-01-06 16 asks Betty Khoo Crossing the road has become an everyday hazard of modern life in Singapore. Some seem to do it with fatalistic noncha lance, others particularly women, children and the aged—cross roads with heart in mouth, legs propelled by fear. The rules for297 words
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Article, Illustration58 1972-01-06 16 It's Just as well pretty Susie Ratnam likes travelling because she's on the move most of the time—as an air hostess with MSA. After travelling, Susie, 20, lists modelling and cooking as her favourite pastimes. And she has one more Interest that must be a boon58 words
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Article42 1972-01-06 16 AH FOOK: The UNF has promised to nationalise the banking insurance and other financial industries if it wins the next elections. WEI LIN: The experiences of other countries should convince Singapore that a step in this direction could be folly.42 words
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422 1972-01-06 16 Wee Beng Huat - By Wee Beng Huat In highly-industrial-ised Singapore, with its shortage of wildlife and natural countryside al- most everything becomes commercialised —including sport. And the latest addition to the list of commercialised sports Is the water craze of crabbing. With Singapore's 226 square422 words
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Article237 1972-01-06 16 Battle lines have been drawn in Tokyo's "great garbage war," with the city's hard-pressed public in the front lines. The capital's governor has even declared his intention of resigning if he cannot solve the dispute over how to dispose of Tokyo's growing daily garbage output.237 words
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167 1972-01-06 16 One good thing has come out of the riots in Northern Ireland. So many of the injuries were burns suffered by firemen, security forces and civilians from petrol bomb explosions and fires that the Belfast City Hospital has developed a dressing which is167 words
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Miscellaneous470 1972-01-06 16 I* 5 Siigapore 3.00 Opening and Where Tne Heart Is 3.20 Persembahan Ku featuring—Bernama B. Sanlp (Rpt) 3.35 It's Happening in Singapore (C —Rpt) 3.50 Housewives' Matinee —A Thundering Night (Cantonese Pt. 2) 4.40 Close 6.00 Opening and Dr. Who 6.30 News in Brief 6.35 What Others Say (C) 6.55470 words
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Miscellaneous340 1972-01-06 16 Trust your IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are a peacemaker by nature. Whenever you encounter tensions, whether in ycur werk or otherwise, you begin at once indeed, almost automatically —to seek the cause and to solve the difficulties. TOMORROW... CAPRICORN (DEC. 23-JAN. 20) Get around to seeing friends340 words
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