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Title Section15 1972-01-13 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Thursday evening, January 13, 1972 No. 301 Price 15 cents NEW NATION15 words
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Article81 1972-01-13 1 New Nation celebrates its first birthday on January 18. On that day we will publish the best letters from you, our readers, on what you think of our newspaper. Now is the time to sum up your feelings and tell us what you really think81 words
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Article15 1972-01-13 1 Police reported a total of 52 accidents yesterd a y. Two were serious.15 words
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Article100 1972-01-13 1 The share market was moderatively active this morning with selective trading in industrial count6rS. M. Banking eased to $2.29 after an Initial rise of $2.33. Empat Nombor gained eight cents to $4.42 over yesterday s $4.34. Gu 1 a Perak moved up two cents to $1.15. Malayawata100 words
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Article64 1972-01-13 1 LATE NEWS Saigon, Thursday. A group of about 100 South Vietnamese demonstators today tore down the flag from the Indian ConsulateGeneral in Saigon and burned it in protest against India's establishment of an embassy in North Vietnam. India's Consul-General, Mr. Madanjeet Singh, telephoned a protest to the64 words
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Article253 1972-01-13 1 Wee Beng Huat - Police recover loot in dawn raid By Wee Beng Huat Police today arrested four men and recovered over $200,000 worth of stolen property after an ambush In a factory godown in Jurong. Four men were about to get away in a station wagon fully loaded with253 words
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Article320 1972-01-13 1 Lee Yew Meng - No need for alarm By Lee Yew Meng The Trade Division of the Finance Ministry said today that there were ample stocks of sugar for local consumption and there was no need for alarm over the reported sugar "crisis" in Malaysia. It said that the320 words
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136 1972-01-13 1 Reuter Washington, Thursday.— About 80 journalists—all Americans—will be permitted to accompany President Nixon on his trip to China next month, the White House announced yesterday. No non American news organisations will be included in the White House press group. Details ofReuter - 136 words
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139 1972-01-13 1 The Immigration Department has started sending out thousands of forms to employers in Singapore asking them to send in their returns on the number of expatriates they em. ploy and the training programmes for local executives to take over. The letters also require139 words
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Article40 1972-01-13 1 Tel Aviv, Thursday Israel's Minister of Immigrant Absorption, Mr. Nathan Peled, said yesterday that Israel should expect between 100,000 to 150,000 new Immigrant* yearly within the next few years. This year 65,000 Jews were expected to arrive40 words
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Article, Illustration221 1972-01-13 1 By Scrutineer As the strike by 350 stable boys at the Bukit Timah race course entered its fifth day, more than 30 horse owners and friends rallied round to help in preparing the horses for their morning gallops. One horse owner said: "We get to the221 words
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Article34 1972-01-13 1 Jakarta, Thursday—Two women qfcre burned to death when a bus plunged into a river and caught fire near the north Sumatran capital of Med an, Antara news agency reported yesterday.34 words
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313 1972-01-13 1 Reuter Moscow, Thursday An American Congressman was detained for more than half an hour last night by police searching for a "notorious Soviet desperado disguised as a foreigner." New York Democrat James Scheuer was taken to a police station from a dinner party at theReuter - 313 words
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Article57 1972-01-13 1 London, Thursday. Britain's ministry of agriculture has refused to allow a $74,000 Persian horse to enter the country even though it was a Rift to Princess Anne from the Shah of Iran. According to the Daily Mirror the horse had been refused entry into Britain for fear57 words
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324 1972-01-13 1 New Nation Foreign Service Rawalpindi, Thursday.— Pakistan has broken diplomatic relations with Bulgaria following the East European country's recognition of Bangla Desh. A statement by the Foreign Affairs Ministry said the government had learned that east Germany and Bulgaria "have recognised the government ofNew Nation Foreign Service - 324 words
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Advertisement84 1972-01-13 1 inSIDE TODBV 9 F ACE 6 The Philip pines At the cross roads PACE 6: New obstacle to- Sino Japanese rela ttons f 8 9; Broadsheet on man and water. PACE 10 New Nation on Malta. Q PACE 1 1 Keeping the story at bay. PACE 13: The poo die84 words
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194 1972-01-13 2 The Trade Division of the Finance Ministry Is still awaiting replies from the major milk powder packers on the Increase In prices. The government investigated the price hike in milk powder last week following a protest from the Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE).194 words
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Article34 1972-01-13 2 A three-week trade promotion campaign will be launched by Holland at the Shangria-La Hotel in May. There will be a display of Dutch food products organised by the Netherlands Ministry of Agriculture.34 words
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206 1972-01-13 2 Wee Beng Huat - By Wee Beng Huat Closed-circuit television will soon be introduced at the Johore checkpoint as the latest move to tighten security measures to prevent smuggling and illegal entry. The sets being installed on strategic points at the Johore end of the causeway will206 words
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Article305 1972-01-13 2 Manit Jeer - From Manit Jeer Bangkok, Thursday. Singapore's Defence Minister, Dr. Goh Keng Swee, arrived, here yesterday for a four-day visit Most of Dr. Goh's time will be spent in touring Thai military schools and tralnig facilities, since Singapore is contemplating the establishment of a national defence educational305 words
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182 1972-01-13 2 An extension to the new $50,000 Upper Se ran goon Road Poultry and Eggs Market will be made to improve the trading facilities for some 200 egg and poultry sellers. At present, these sellers are occupying an unsheltered one-acre piece of land at the182 words
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Article, Illustration179 1972-01-13 2 One is never too young to demonstrate what is charity. And what better time is there to re-kindle the glowing flame of this element than during the festive Christmas season? For this was what 11 children of Maicolm Road had in mind when they visited 20179 words
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140 1972-01-13 2 The Sembawang Shipyard is recruiting another 80 craft apprentices this year to solve the problem of skilled staff shortage in the ship-repair industry. They will be undergoing a four-year training course at the recently set-up training centre at Sembawang. The previous three batches totalling 290140 words
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Article38 1972-01-13 2 The National Library group services section will be organising a talk on the work of the Samaritans of Singapore by the society director Dr. Gunnar Teilmann, at 10.30 am next Wednesday in the Library's meeting room.38 words
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183 1972-01-13 2 The government will introduce new regulations for the control of sand-blasting operation in shipyards. It is understood that the Labour Ministry recently approached several organisations concerned for their views. They included the National Trades Union Congress, the Singapore Employers' Federation and contractors dealing in183 words
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Article28 1972-01-13 2 The Kadayanallur Muslim League will hold it first meeting and elocution practice at its premises at No. 58 Tanjong Pagar Road at 7 p.m. this Saturday.28 words
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Article474 1972-01-13 2 Edgar Koh - By Edgar Koh Nanyang University's decision to stop taking new students for their Malay Studies Department was today attributed to lack of demand. But there has been friction also between Nantah and the government over admission policies in Malay studies. Because of railing demand, due474 words
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302 1972-01-13 2 Latest statistics from the Ministry of Labour show a steady decline in the rate of industrial accidents during the past few months. In November a total of 758 accidents were reported as against 830 for October and 845 for September. The November figure includes eight fatal302 words
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Article25 1972-01-13 2 The Democratic Socialist Club will celebrate its seventh anniversary dinner and dance at the AA Restaurant, River Valley Road, on January 16.25 words
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143 1972-01-13 3 Esso Explorations based in Kuala Lumpur has chartered an American oil rig for more than $7 million to conduct oil explorations off the coast of Sabah. Informed sources told New Nation that the rig's hunt for oil was expected to go on143 words
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Article42 1972-01-13 3 Taipeh, Thursday Taipeh is to spend nearly $4OO million to put the city's railway system underground Officials said the project would involve the three-mile segment of railway lines crossing the city centre. The work would take two years.42 words
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Article, Illustration162 1972-01-13 3 Armed with the simplest of tools, a lollipop stick, and a sheet of metal to work on. It is possible to produce an Inexhaustible variety of artistically interesting objects. This was the intention of about 100 women to create, as they listened to162 words
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Article268 1972-01-13 3 The Labour Inspectorate of the Ministry of Labour discovered 68 cases of infringement of the Employment Act last November. This 1s the result of 314 investigations conducted by the Inspectorate, of which 46 were inspections conducted under the Act, 93 were follow-up visits and the rest268 words
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Article20 1972-01-13 3 Hong Kong, ThursdayMr. Nicolae Gavrilescu, Rumania's new ambassador to China, flew Into Peking yesterday to assume his post.20 words
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257 1972-01-13 3 The Secretary-General of the National Trades Union Congress, Mr. C. V. Devan Nair, left Singapore on Monday to attend the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions committee meeting in Brussels. The 25-man executive committee meets tomorrow to elect a new secretarygeneral, of which Mr.257 words
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Article29 1972-01-13 3 A 20-session evening course on Labour Legislation and Industrial Relations organised by the Singapore Institute of Management will begin on January 21, at its Oxley Rise premises.29 words
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Article, Illustration453 1972-01-13 3 Board suffering from brain drain The appointment of a new general manager is expected in a major reshuffle of senior positions in the Public Utilities Board. Mr. Wee Klan the board's chief financial officer; is expected to become general manager, taking over from the acting453 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous178 1972-01-13 3 I weather I Temperatures in world cities yesterday: Manila 26-21 C Taipeh 16-10 C Hong Kong 16-8 C Kuala Lumpur 30-19 C Jakarta 30-23 C Seoul 8-4 C Tokyo 13-9 C Bangkok 30-18 C Naha 19-18 C London 9-7 C Paris 10-7 C Moscow Minus 24-27 C New York 11-6178 words
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Miscellaneous132 1972-01-13 3 At the cinema Capitol: Finger of Doom Boss (Mand.) —l, 3.30, 7, (Mand.) 1.30, 4, 6.45, 9.15 p.m. 9.30 p.m. Orchard: There's a Girl Cathay: Evel Knievel— In M y Soup —1.30, 4, 6.30, 1.30, 4, 6.30, 9.30 p.m. 9.15 p.m. ruk urn*ir4ii iac a Paramount: Hotel Ex--7 <l uire132 words
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In Person
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Article, Illustration490 1972-01-13 4 Conducted by Ruth Moses, Tel: *****1 THE CLUB that almost couldn't get off the ground is about to zoom off on an exciting car rally with a treasure hunt thrown in. Yes, that's what the Kiwanis will be490 words
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Article, Illustration226 1972-01-13 4 CINEMA THERE'S A GIRL IN MY SOUP, starring Peter Sellers and Goldle Hawn (Orchard). You don't have to laugh, just smile tolerantly at Peter Sellers in what appears to be one of his lesser comedies, as he falls, slightly amused himself, for a one-night-stand girl. You226 words
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Article125 1972-01-13 4 United Press International New Delhi, Thursday. A senior official of the Foreign Ministry warned that India will hold Saigon responsible for the safety of Indian personnel in South Vietnam. The official was commenting on a reported threat by the South Vietnamese Foreign Minister, Mr. Phan Van Dong,United Press International - 125 words
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Article282 1972-01-13 4 Reuter Salisbury, Thursday. Rhodesia's Prime Minister, Mr. Lan Smith, conferred with leaders of the British Pearce Commission here yesterday as it prepared to launch Into a country-wide operation to test opinion on the Rhodesia Independence settlement terms. 'l'm sure we will get all the co-operationReuter - 282 words
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THE VOICE OF THE PRESS
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Article578 1972-01-13 4 What other newspapers are saying: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Figures released by the police Indicate that traffic accidents have been on the Increase over the years. This is partly due to the rapid Increase in the number of vehicles and partly to the failure of the motorists to comply578 words
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Article472 1972-01-13 4 BRAS AND PANTIES: A local English newspaper yesterday (January 10) gve prominence to a picre which showed some underwear fluttering from a flagpole In front of the Raffles Hall the hostel for male undergraduates of the University of Singapore. The underwear, which Included teas and panties472 words
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Article283 1972-01-13 5 Ship a metal mess United Press International Hong Kong, Thursday Fire officers yesterday conducted a two-hour search aboard the Seawise University and concluded that no investigation could be made on the cause of the fire that ravaged the ship, now partially submerged. "It is nowUnited Press International - 283 words
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160 1972-01-13 5 United Press International Manila, Thursday—President Marcos yesterday proclaimed a state of calamity in the central Philippines province of Leyte following widespread devastation caused by Typhood Kit The proclamation was issued to prevent spiralling prices, profiteering and hoarding in the area and enable government andUnited Press International - 160 words
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Article92 1972-01-13 5 United Press International Kuchlng, Thursday.—Nine people were arrested here in intensified police action against the underground Sarawak Communist organisation, Police Chief Hamdan Sirat said yesterday. Five of the nine were wanted in connection with the military Operation Baji in Sarawak's First Division, he added.United Press International - 92 words
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113 1972-01-13 5 United Press International Peking, Thursday China said yesterday that It established full diplomatic relations with Cyprus last month. The New China News Agency said the communique on China-Cyprus ambassadorial relations was signed in New York on December 14 by the Chinese vice ForeignUnited Press International - 113 words
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Article46 1972-01-13 5 London, Thursday—Princess Margaret, sister of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, will visit the British Virgin Islands early In March in connection with the islands' tercentenary celebrations. She will not be accomEanied by her husband, ord Snowdon, who Is under contract to make a film.46 words
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Article236 1972-01-13 5 Reuter London, Thursday—Shlp- owners in some of the world's leading maritime nations who employ na- tionals of other countries as cheap labour came under criticism at an Internation- al Transport Workers' Fe- deration Conference here. The conference, attended by delegates from seamen's and dockers' unions inReuter - 236 words
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Article, Illustration89 1972-01-13 5 Reuter New York, Thursday. The UN Secretary-General, Mr. Kurt Waidheim, con fronted by a dlficlt of about $6OO million yesterday ordered sweeping economies in the United Nations administration that officials said should "save millions." Ignoring his predecessor U Thant's recommenda- Hons, approved by the GeneralReuter - 89 words
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Article, Illustration250 1972-01-13 5 United Press International Jakarta, Thursday.—The American Ambassador to Indonesia, Mr. J. Francis Galbralth, said yesterday that 1971 was a year of accomplishments for Indonesia, and predicted that 1972 would be even better. Mr. Galbralth told a luncheon meeting of the American Men's Association that theUnited Press International - 250 words
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Article24 1972-01-13 5 Moscow, Thursday The Soviet Union yesterday launched another of its cosmos satellite series for space research, the official Tass news agency said.24 words
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Article134 1972-01-13 5 Reuter Taipeh, Thursday. The new French-built freighter Oriental Leader of 20,700 tons yesterday sailed from the northern port of Keelung on its maiden voyage to the United States to inaugurate a container service to New York The new container ship, built for the Chinese Maritime Trust LtdReuter - 134 words
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Article148 1972-01-13 5 United Press International Washington, Thursday. A hijacker Claiming he was carrying a bomb commandeered a Braniff International airnnes jetliner on a Houston to Dallas flignt yesterday. A Braniff spokesman reported tne plane's passengers were released from the piane after landing at Dallas. The hijacker said heUnited Press International - 148 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article799 1972-01-13 6 Lewis M. Simons - Bengali refugees seek assurances From Lewis M. Simons Washington Post BANGLA DASH "If I am told tomorrow that I must go back, I will not go, Sahib. I am afraid." Other Bengali men standing in a cluster nodded as the speaker, a 31-year-old refugee namedWashington Post - 799 words
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Article, Illustration731 1972-01-13 6 Pang Cheng Lian - New obstacle in future Japan, China ties over claim to the Senkakus By Pang Cheng Lian The handing-over of the Ryukyu islands, including Okinawa, on May 15, will mark the end of an era of Ame-rican-Japanese relations. After 26 years the last .vestige of Japan's defeat in731 words
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Article, Illustration572 1972-01-13 6 B. Ronquillo - From B. Ronquillo The Philippines will soon find itself at a new cross-road in its destiny as a nation. Depending on how the 300 delegates to the Constitutional Convention will rewrite the fundamental law of the land when it winds up its work572 words
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Article428 1972-01-13 6 Joseph Segera - From Joseph Segera United Press International CEYLON Ceylon is reaching out to the world for help in weathering its gravest financial crisis since it gained independence from Britain 24 years ago. Despite a severe tightening of the belt last year, the cupboard is still almost bareUnited Press International - 428 words
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Article, Illustration497 1972-01-13 6 Caruthers Osgood - From Caruthers Osgood Los Angeles Times YUGOSLAVIA President Tito of Yugoslavia is fighting a tough and typically shrewd battle to preserve the unorthodox brand of Communism he has built up in his multi-national Balkan country. Recently, he has threatened to return to old Moscow-styleLos Angeles Times - 497 words
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503 1972-01-13 7 Fears grow in Saigon, Washington Reuter Saigon, Thursday Eight people have been killed and 26 wounded in the latest wave of terrorist activities in South Vietnam. The dead included two policemen victims of bomb blasts in a Saigon police station. Military officials expectReuter - 503 words
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Article93 1972-01-13 7 Bangkok, Thursday. Thailand and Malaysia are expected to sign a border crossing agreement soon under which Malaysia motorists crossing Into Thai territory will be required to purchase at least thirdparty insurance for their vehicles. An Insurance pool comprising 27 Thai and foreign Insurance companies operating In Thailand93 words
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Article247 1972-01-13 7 Reuter Washington, Thursday. The US administration is seeking funds for three jumbo jets that would be used by President Nixon as an airborne command post in case of a nuclear attack. Informed sources said yesterday. They added that if President Nixon became temporarily out of touch withReuter - 247 words
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Article, Illustration34 1972-01-13 7 Deck crew arm a US Phantom jet with missile;s on board the aircraft-carrier Coral Sea. This planes were taking part in strikes again st th e Ho Chi Minh trail in Laos.34 words
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Article113 1972-01-13 7 Reuter New Delhi, Thursday.— India was likely to extend full recognition to East Germany very soon, Bast German diplomatic sources said here. This would involve an exchange of ambassadors between the two countries. Relations at present are conducted at consulategeneral level. The East German Foreign Minister, Dr.Reuter - 113 words
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Article413 1972-01-13 7 Reuter Valletta, Thursday—How ling government supporters last night attacked ttie offices of the opposition Nationalist Party and forced the abandonment of a planned big opposition demonstration against Malta's Prime Minister Mr. Dom Mintoff. The offices were stoned, but heavily reinforced police fought off Mintoff supporters tryingReuter - 413 words
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192 1972-01-13 7 Reuter Copenhagen, ThursdayCopenhag ;en police ha ve started a new drive to close down s ex clubs whl< ch Ignore tl ie "members only" rule, de puty Police Co: aamlsslone r Selmer Krc »gh said yes* terday. The clubs have mo ved from 1Reuter - 192 words
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Article187 1972-01-13 7 Reuter Tel Aviv, Thursday Arab guerrilla rockets from Lebanon hit a nursery school In Northern Israel yesterday just 24 hours after Israeli forces staged reprisal raids inside Lebanon. Military commentators here warned of further Israeli retaliation if guerrilla attacks continued. The Russian-made Katyusha rocket crashed onReuter - 187 words
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Article56 1972-01-13 7 Moscow, Thursday The Soviet Foreign Minister, Mr. Andrei Gromyko, will make an official visit to Japan later this month. The Tass News Agency said Mr. Gromyko had been invited by the Japanese government and that his tnifcH in Tokyo would cover relations between the two countries56 words
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Article290 1972-01-13 7 Reuter London, Thursday—Clashes broke out on picket lines Iresterday as Britain's strikng coalmlners struggled to make their walkout felt. The pickets were organised to stop movement of stockpiled coal to power stations and other Industrial establishments. At Orlmethorpe, In the north of England, a plcketerReuter - 290 words
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Article34 1972-01-13 7 Paris, Thursday Two children have died and five are in hospital in what health authorities fear may be an epidemic of spinal meningitis in a Paris suburban district, officials said today.34 words
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Article146 1972-01-13 7 Reuter Belfast Thursday. British troops, directed by an observation helicopter, shot three gunmen during a Vicious two-hour running battle in a Londonderry cemetery yesterday, army spokesman said. The fighting began when shots were fired at the helicopter, flying low over the Catholic Bogslde area ofReuter - 146 words
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Article, Illustration69 1972-01-13 8 To man water is life. Such a statement is, indeed, very general but a n analysis of the (effects of water not only on man's physical ecology but on the various aspects of his human environment agriculture, manufacturing, settlement patterns to name a few illustrates that69 words
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Article, Illustration1308 1972-01-13 8 Man Water Whenever man's dependence on i rater is discos sed t he two aspects which are given major emphasis, in many < cases to the complete exclusion of oth< ers are: 1. Water as a basic mecessity for man's physical survival. 2. Water as a basic n< scessity for1,308 words
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Article, Illustration1080 1972-01-13 8 THE HYDROLOGICAL CYCLE, to give the water cycle its correct scientific name, is a closed system of stages through which water passes as it changes state. Diagram 2 illustrates these various stages and indicates that their sequence may vary, depending upon conditions. like all cyclic studies, the1,080 words
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Article, Illustration826 1972-01-13 8 The hydrological cycle scientifically is a closed system only by definition of the various cyclic forms that water adopts throughout this system. Because energy intake and change within the cycle is the basis of process in the field of physical geography, the geographer must adopt the approach826 words
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Article78 1972-01-13 9 The Journal of Soli Conservation of New South Wales, Vol 25, No S, The Lower Namol Soli Conservation District (A. P. Clough). Physical Geography, A. N. Strahler, Wiley 6t Sons. The living Soli, J. R. Corbett, Geography Teachers' Association of New South Wales. Water and the World, A. D.78 words
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Article, Illustration2155 1972-01-13 9 A study in man's interference with vegetation and soils. To some students, soil conservation as a case study of man's interference with the water cycle may appear somewhat trivial when compared with some of the large multi-pur-pose water schemes he has constructed. It must be observed, however, that,2,155 words
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464 1972-01-13 10 Does Mr. Dom Mintoff want a head-on collision by insisting that British forces must quit Malta by his original deadline of January 15? Britain has flatly said that this cannot be done. The size of the British establishment, 7,000 men, and464 words
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Article123 1972-01-13 10 rw-yyYYV^rrW~ai —V%^' JJjJrjjrjjrj by ISPY It is strange how what may seem polite to one person may be offensive to another. I heard a tale the other night about a Haji here who tried in vain to be courteous to a Japanese guard during the Occupation.123 words
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Article, Illustration749 1972-01-13 10 JACKIE SAM - JACKIE SAM There must be quite a few people, myself included, who must wonder if they are going to wake up once every six months or so to see this long hair business plastered across the front749 words
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Letters
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Article378 1972-01-13 10 NELSON QUAH - NELSON QUAH It is an undeniable fact that motor-cyclists are the most accident-prone people on the roads—apart from pedestrians. Traffic statistics show motorcyclists are 20 times more liable to be hilled than car drivers and their passengers. The National Safety First Council working closelj with the Traffic378 words
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Article84 1972-01-13 10 CHAN KOK KEAN - CHAN KOK KEAN I refer to the letter entitled, Part-Time Teachers, by Furious (NN, Dec. 31). Regarding the part-time aopolntment of teachers I wish to state categorically that all such appointments are made by the Adult Education Board. As regards the appointment of a part-time domestic science84 words
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Article106 1972-01-13 10 Mathematics is a very important subject especially for secondary students. Yet the principal of Rango on Road Secondary School refused to let students who are poor in mathematics sit for the subject, and the worst hit were the Secondary Four students. These students sat for the106 words
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Article134 1972-01-13 10 WILLIAM COOK - WILLIAM COOK Your talking point (NN, Jan. 6) has prompted me to outline that nationalisation of major financial industries would peg the cost of living index, thus raising the nation's standard of living to unprecedented heights. The characteristic feature of nationalisation is the production of consumer goods within134 words
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Article120 1972-01-13 10 VIOLET OON SWEE GEK - VIOLET OON SWEE GEK Robert Liew's contention that no matter how incompetent a guitarist is he cannot "hit wooa" (NN Jan. 8) is not true. Not oniy does it happen with guitarists wno are not competent with fast passages, but hitting wood is occasionally done deliberately120 words
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Article192 1972-01-13 10 At the re-screening of the film The Italian Job, I had occasion to line up at 9.30 a.m. on Sunday (Jan. 9) in the hope of getting tickets for the 11 a.m. show for myself and a girl friend. In front of me was a queue192 words
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Article123 1972-01-13 10 The Chinese New Year tragedy in 1970 is still fresh in our memory and those responsible for it have repented for their folly in letting off the fire crackers that caused so much heartbreak. In appealing for relaxation of the ban on fire crackers, the Singapore Chinese123 words
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Article183 1972-01-13 10 DAVID WILLIAM GEOFFREYS - DAVID WILLIAM GEOFFREYS Isn't it time Singapore had a centralised bus terminus? At present, the termini for buses going out of the Republic are scattered all over the island. Take for instance the bus that takes us to Johore—this starts off at Queen Street. If you183 words
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Miscellaneous41 1972-01-13 10 —CBpyright 1972 lot Angelei Tim« 1 V M K m i i k k 1 f m <-yy K.WALDHEIM <i "-.v. r n i < Xv r s&/r si a "I've never seen anyone so happy to relinquish his seat of office..."41 words
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Article, Illustration1626 1972-01-13 11 Betty L. Khoo - Several factors will help stem baby boom This feature is largely based on Dr. Saw Swee Hock's book, Singapore Population in Transition, published recently by the Pennsylvania University Press, with updated statistics from the preliminary 1970 Census Report. Dr. Saw was recently appointed Chairman of'the1,626 words
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354 1972-01-13 11 Jim Betley - From Jim Betley Reuter An American biologist has suggested that selective or therapeutic abortions may soon be accepted as a means of curbing genetic birth defects. Dr. E. Peter Volpe, chairman of the Biology Department at Tulane University in Georgia, told aReuter - 354 words
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637 1972-01-13 11 Delos Smith - From Delos Smith United Press International A 1972 focus on the biological sciences reveals shadow areas where rapidly advancing techniques for manipulating basic nature may be threatening to outstrip man's ability to control the consequences. One such area is that of human reproduction. The otherUnited Press International - 637 words
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BUSINESS AND FINANCE
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Article240 1972-01-13 12 United Press International New York, Thursday An early stock market advance evaporated on Wall Street late yesterday. After being ahead 3 points at 2 p.m., the Dow Jones Industrial showed a loss of 1.28 at 910.82 at the final gong. Other key indicators pointedUnited Press International - 240 words
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Article290 1972-01-13 12 Reuter London, Thursday. The stock market firmed in relatively quiet trading reflecting a bullish forecast on the economy by leading figures In the banking and industrial spheres. At 3 pjn. the Financial Times index had risen 8.2 at 483.8. Glaxo featured with a netReuter - 290 words
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Article67 1972-01-13 12 Economic growth In developing countries Is hampered by "gross Inadequacy of telecommunication facilities," says a World Bank report. The bank has produced a five-year programme to help developing countries to expand their telecommunication networks. According to the bank, developing countries in Asia, Africa and Latin67 words
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Article65 1972-01-13 12 GENEVA: Ministers of the 11-member Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries met for nearly two hours last night with a five man negotiating team from the major Western oil companies to discuss compensation for losses to Gulf oil-producing nations due to the U.B. dollar devaluation. Mr. Nadlm65 words
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Article997 1972-01-13 12 TRENDS AND MOVES IN THE MAJOR STOCK EXCHANGE COUNTERS INDUSTRIALS 1979-1971 Clodng Price Last DivkL P/E TurnHigh Low Stock Bayer s Sellers Sale Yield Ratio over 2.98 1.88 Allied Chocolate 2.18 2.17 2.17 5.8N 15.7 7 1.90 0.89| Ben Co. 1.40 1.40 36 23.7 18 2.90 1.85997 words
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541 1972-01-13 12 S.C. Chan - By S.C. Chan While Sarawak Shell Berhad is all set for further prospecting developments, It recorded two significant achievements last year. One was that for the first time its Lutong refinery was fully loaded with crude from Sarawak and the other was that541 words
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Article, Illustration461 1972-01-13 12 Tan Cher Soon - By Tan Cher Soon The Port ol Singapore continued to enjoy a heavy boom in cargo handled last year. In the first 10 months of 1971, 24 million freight tons of all kinds of cargo were discharged a461 words
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205 1972-01-13 12 Another addition to the financial and banking Institutions in Singapore to be officially opened next month Is the Asien-Paziflk-Bank A.O. The bank will be housed In the new Oversea Union Bank bullduig In the city centre. An offshoot of the Landesbanken/G 1 rozenhalen.205 words
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Article, Illustration158 1972-01-13 12 Mr. R.G. Tessensohn, 42 has been appointed manager, repair division, at Vosper Thorn ycroft Pte. Limited The company's general manager, Mr. D.W. Sitwell, said that Mr. Tessensohn is the first local citizen to be made res- Donsible for the management of this division of the company. This is the158 words
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213 1972-01-13 12 LONDON, Thurs.— The US dollar came under new selling pressure that drove its price lower yesterday in European exchange markets. A wave of dollar sales by West German bankers apparently backing a higher value for the West German currency pushed the price of213 words
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Article74 1972-01-13 12 LONDON: The boards of the Straits Rubber Company Limited, Merllmau Pegoh Limited, and Craigielea Rubber Plantations Limited, have announced that discussions are at present taking place which may lead to a merger of the three companies. This will be arranged through the formation of a74 words
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Article84 1972-01-13 12 THE HAGUE: The effect of British membership of the European Common Market and African concern at the deteriorating world economy were raised yesterday at the opening of a three-day meeting of the European parliament. The Dutch Prime Minisber, Mr. Barend Blesheuvel, said Britain's entry would greatly84 words
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Article59 1972-01-13 12 TAIPEH: Taiwan has cecided to start a coverall export insurance programme to strengthen its position in international trade, the United* Daily News reported today. The insurance, to be undertaken by the stateowned China Products Insurance Company, will cover an exports. Taiwan's exports have so rar been59 words
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Article56 1972-01-13 12 F A threeman delegation from Scotlands Jute Industry, based port clty of lender, has flown to Dacca on a jute purchasing mission. t Jp e delegation will hold w lth the Bangla Desh authorities to arrange early of ute ship ments. The Scottish industry s stocks56 words
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Article51 1972-01-13 12 pj; 9 DO N: Sales of bicycles abroad cached a record value of <felB.s million in 1971, 24 Per cent up on 1970. Stat€s was biggest customer, SS3? y Nlgeria and RfISSSS meet demand, f 1 6 Jo increase production in Britain, Ireland, lSd? and the51 words
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Article324 1972-01-13 12 S.V. SUPPIAH - S.V. SUPPIAH A fall in trade between Singapore and Japan is expected following the revaluation of yen and the consequent Increase in export prices of Japanese products. "Demand for some commodities will fall while others will remain the same. As a whole, we have to324 words
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Article209 1972-01-13 12 Allied Chm Alcoa 44% Am Can 25% AT A T 47% A A P Anaconda U* 17 Beth Steel 29 Boeing 23 Caterp Trac 47% Cbryaler 29% Coca-CoU 118% Control Data 44 Corn Ol Wkj 188% Dow Chem 79% DuPont ISO E Kodak 94% Ford Mot 73 Oen209 words
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Article, Illustration406 1972-01-13 13 Mary Lee - She'll leave behind a noble memento of pedigree pets soon Presented by Mary Lee When Mrs. Rosemary Faulds leaves Singapore, she will be one of the few expatriate wives who will leave behind a noble memento of her stay here —a litter of pedigree poodles. Mrs.406 words
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Article373 1972-01-13 13 VHEALT\j) You have all been hearing the warnings about mosquito breeding over Radio and Television Singapore. These are not to be taken lightly. Colonies of Aedes aegyptii have been found in many properties and their owners warned or fined. The plague of malaria has virtually been373 words
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Article, Illustration498 1972-01-13 13 OUR BEAUTIES If the best of beauty is time, Christl iyCruz, the only Singapore beauty to clinch a place in thte finals of ah international beauty contest, would come through at the top. Today, 12 years after498 words
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201 1972-01-13 13 The Chinese YMCA will start classes in creative dancing, art and music for children on Saturday. Children between three and six years old, and those from seven to 12 can enrol for creative dancing classes which will be held at the Tanglln Centre at201 words
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Article61 1972-01-13 13 The Young Adults' Club of the LWCA Is organising a lunch and film show on Jan 23 at 12 noon, at the association's Outram Road office. The film Is "Plnian's Rainbow" and the charge Is $3.50 per person. All proceeds will go the YMCA House61 words
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Article, Illustration93 1972-01-13 13 The "little girl" look has grown up and blossomed into the sporty young lady hot-pants, blazers and football sweaters. Like this culotte in hot-pants length of pleated jersey. Very cute, with a hint of frivolity in the plunging V-neckline. It's buttoned in front and hasPicture by Sulaiman Ismail. - 93 words
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Advertisement51 1972-01-13 13 10/ toD ViITH Bbftt A WISE CONSULT NEW NATION'S SHOPPIN6 GUIDE A wide range of products and services are featured in the Shopping Guide every Tuesday, Friday Saturday to make your shopping an easy and pleasurable one. WISE BUYER CONSULT NEW NATION'S SHOPPING GUIDE WISE BUYER CONSULT NEW NATION'S SHOPPING51 words
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Article, Illustration727 1972-01-13 14 Dennis Chia - By Dennis Chia Defending champions Hua Yi Government Chinese Middle School sounded a warning to other schools that they will have to work hard if they want to capture the A boys title when they played at half pace to beat Outram School 70-42 yesterday.Pictures by Ali Yusoff. - 727 words
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Article292 1972-01-13 14 M. Param - By M. Param With the first round almost coming to an end, defending Cricpions Singapore Cricket Club have taken a big lead in ladies' hockey. The Padang Club side have to date won four of their five first round mat- ches. The only team that is292 words
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Advertisement506 1972-01-13 14 NEW NATION PHONE *****S ASTROLOGY v MAKE SUM OP TOUR FUTURE Let well-known Astrologer, Polmist, Physiognomist *Dovis Star* help you. Appointments required 384-B, Eost Coast Road, (near Telok Kurou Rood), S'pore. 15. Tel. *****7 (English, Chinese, Malay Languages). ACCOMMODATION VACANT ONE BLOCK of 36 flats in East Coast Rood Singapore506 words
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Advertisement309 1972-01-13 14 ENTERTAINMENT APHRODITE for charming, courteous, polite lady escorts. 440 People's Park Complex, 3rd Floor S'pore *****9. EDUCATION BOOKKEEPING, TYPEWRITING, COSTING, Economics, Shorthand, Law, Accounting, Statistics., Apply Academy of AccountancySecretaryship, President Building 3rd Floor, 320 Serangoon Road Singapore *****. GREGG IS GREAT! Cur 3-month Courses commencing this week are: Gregg Secretary's309 words
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Advertisement411 1972-01-13 14 GENTS HAIRDRESSING GOLDHILL SALON now open for exclusive gentlemen haircutting, faciei, manicures hair tinting. Expert lady barbers in attendance. 191, Thomson Road. Goldhill Shopping Centre *****3, Singapore. STEAMBATHS,/MASSAGE, ETC FLEMINGO MASSAGE SALON. 248C-5, Orchard Road, offers the best. *****1. SHOPPING GUIDE ABE'S BOUTIQUE G-ll Tanglin Shopping Centre Telephone: *****5 fashionable411 words
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Miscellaneous388 1972-01-13 14 NEW NATION CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Cents: Abbr. 4 Sound of a loud Impact. 8 Snake. 11 Exclamation of disbelief. 12 —eolt qui may y pense." 13 The Hebrides. 15 Restriction on some tests* 2 words. 17 Cotton cloth. 18 Smith and others. 19 Hermit 21 Bigwig, for short. 22 Help.388 words
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Article, Illustration395 1972-01-13 15 By Blue Peter Taiwan Princess underlined her chances in the Class 5 Div. 3 7f handicap on Saturday with a splendid gallop on a good track at Bukit Timah this morning. Ridden by A. Rao, Taiwan Princess was never off her bit in a 31 run395 words
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Article652 1972-01-13 15 SCRATCHINGS SATURDAY RACE 1: 1.45. Clam 6 Div 4 7f Poaeidon. Celtic Kniffct, Cameron Highlands. RACK 2: 2.15 Class 6 Dir 3 71 Evermore n, Amur Head. RACE 3: 2.45. Clam f Dhr It— M agie Bin*. Pena'alok 11, Never Mind 11, Hope, Excelsior 11. RACE652 words
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Article, Illustration709 1972-01-13 15 JACK ARTHARS - THE SQUASH RACKET WITH JACK ARTHARS Tanglin Club squash section boasts the oldest players and also the best player in the Republic. When browsing through the 36 entries for the approaching club championship we took note that the name of Alex Josey was there with that709 words
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Article214 1972-01-13 15 If such is the case, I will personally not be renewing my membership In the Racehorse Owners' Association, along with a number of other owners I have spoken to, who, in no way support the present -strike action of the syces. Two trainers have214 words
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Article475 1972-01-13 15 Reuter Zurich, Thursday West Germany was yesterday drawn to meet England in the quarter-finals of the European soccer championship—a repeat of their 1970 World Cup quarter-final clash in Mexico. The two countries are arch World Cup rivals. West Germany having beaten England 3-2 in MexicoReuter - 475 words
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Article432 1972-01-13 15 Sydney, Thursday Rain held up the start of play as the World XI prepared for an uphill battle to save the fourth unofficial cricket Test against Australia on the final day here today. Rain which soaked the Bydney Cricket Ground pitch overnight was432 words
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Article151 1972-01-13 15 London, Thursday.—Colin Cowdrey, the former England cricket captain, said here yesterday that though he had called off Immediate piftim to take a multi-racial team to South Africa, he still hoped to organise a similar tour In the near future. "Since November I have been looking Into151 words
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Article189 1972-01-13 15 Anne Wong, Singapore's racing queen, will take part In a series of 15 International and local OP races this year. She will be sponsored again by MSA under Its programme to encourage local talent in sports. For the first event in 1972, Anne will compete189 words
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Article146 1972-01-13 15 New Orleans, Thursday As far as Joe Frazier s manager is concerned, the champion will be out to end his title fight on Saturday night against Terry Daniels as quickly as possible and there'll be no "carrying- "I wouldn't mind if the bell rang to start146 words
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Article17 1972-01-13 15 i—Tbmnday Reealte Butehe.: Bath M "TEL 1»; Smrrey H Tht A™* l gvutM 4* Aker»T»n17 words
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Article30 1972-01-13 15 Mexico City, ThundajF—Antonio Gomes of Venezuela win defend his World Boring Aaao- fiwllmi ae*|li< title against Ml— Raul lfarUnea In Venecuda on February ft. It waa announced beta.30 words
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Article241 1972-01-13 15 Sydney, Thursday Australia's gold medal prospects for the swimming titles In this year's Munich Olympics received another boost here last night when 18-year-old Brad Cooper clipped 4.8 seconds off the world 800 metres freestyle record. Competing In the New South wales amateur championships at the north241 words
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Miscellaneous231 1972-01-13 15 vJH33^l£>. NEW NATION J Thursday MONEYWORDS T i Cat aat Ml M «>U attar CNINt. Ml (Mr./Hn./Hist). AMrtu •Cat tiMf MttM kmCLUES 1. It My •nobW you to tockW tow«li j«k with •ntfcuiim. 2. Hot** under 14 bonds high. 3. Cry of At wild gooo*. FOR T-4 4. It ploys231 words
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Article48 1972-01-13 16 Housewies in the English town of Henley-on-Thames dumoed 5000 plastic milk bottles on the local dairy's doorstep. They said the nonreturnable bottles, introduced by the dairy six months ago, were an environmental hazard, awkward to get rid of and not as good as glass.48 words
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Article33 1972-01-13 16 A bread roll fell from a bakery truck on to streetcar tracks in the East German city of Schwerin and derailed a trolley, the East Berlin newspaper Berliner Zeitung reported.33 words
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Article48 1972-01-13 16 %H FOOK: That's good news about a possible third television channel especially as it is to boost adult education. WEI LING: Yes. But it's a pity that so much other television is so uneducational. Why can't popular programmes be entertaining and educational at the same time.48 words
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Article51 1972-01-13 16 A Spanish court has notified an Italian, Mr. Carlo Rencano Pasquale, who lives in Naples, that the car he reported stolen while he was on a Spanish holiday eight years ago has turned up in a vacant lot In Valencia. The thief apparently abandoned it51 words
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Article, Illustration50 1972-01-13 16 Relaxing between performances at the Pearls' Opera House, People's Park, singer Shi Pei makes an eye-oatrhing addition to Singapore's natural scenery. Shi Pei is from Taiwan where she has already made 12 recordings. In her spare time she likes to swim, read and go to the cinema.50 words
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Article155 1972-01-13 16 An incurable disease which originated in Sumatra could destroy Australia's giant gum trees in entirety if allowed to spread unchecked, a scientist has warned in Sydney. The senior plant pathologist for the New South Wales State Forestry Commission, Mr. David Hartigan, said the disease, known as phytophthlra, attacks155 words
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530 1972-01-13 16 REFUGE FOR THOUSANDS If you're a political refugee on the run, Egypt could be your best destination. An estimated 2,000 political refugees including deposed kings, ex-presi-dents, former prime ministers and would-be revolutionaries are living in Egypt today. Some of them were Egypt's530 words
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Article135 1972-01-13 16 Today is Thursday, January 13. the 13th cay of 1972 with 353 to foiiow. THE MOON: Between last quarter and a new moon. THE MORNING STARS: Mercury, ana Jupiter. THE EVENING STARS: Venus, Mars and Saturn. Tnose born on tnis day are under tne sign of Capricorn. ON THIS135 words
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Miscellaneous468 1972-01-13 16 5 Singapore 3.00 Opening and Where The Heart Is 3.20 Nam Isainyarkal featuring: Kathire san (Rept.) 3.35 It's Happening in Singapore (C—Rpt.) 3.50 Housewives' Matinee Mr. Ong and his wife (Cantonese, Pt. 2) 4.50 Ciose. 6.00 Opening and Dr. Who 6.30 News in Brief 6.35 What Others Say (C) 3.55468 words
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Miscellaneous457 1972-01-13 16 Trust your lucky IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are a moody person with up* and downs that not only pattern your own life but also set the tenor for the lives of those who live in close association with you. Because your own feelings colour those of the457 words
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