New Nation, 20 January 1972
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Title Section15 1972-01-20 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Thursday evening, January 20, 1972 No. 307 Price 15 cents NEW NATION15 words
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Article13 1972-01-20 1 Police reported 62 accidents yesterday. Four were serious and one fatal.13 words
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Article124 1972-01-20 1 Trading was moderately active with more gains being recorded in the industrial counters of the share market this morning. Inchcape gained 10 cents to $5.10. M& O was up four cents to $3.10. M. Glass moved to $1.49, a gain of four cents. M. Cement reached to124 words
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Article28 1972-01-20 1 Canberra, Thursday. A twin-engined tourist plane burst into flames and crashed outside Alice springs, the Central Australian desert town today, killing all seven people aboard.28 words
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Article35 1972-01-20 1 LATE NEWS Saigon, Thursday.—Heavy American bombing in the tri-border area of Indochina increased overnight with four flights of B-52 Stratofortresses pounding troop positions to counter important North Vietnamese troop redeployments there.35 words
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316 1972-01-20 1 Jeffrey Low - By Jeffrey Low The bustling Toa Payoh housing estate will be Games Village for the Seventh South-Bast Asia Peninsular Games here next September. And Toa Payoh will also be the venue for the SEAP swimming championships. This was announced last night by316 words
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Article45 1972-01-20 1 Lagos, Thursday. Vast crowds erupted in a wild welcome for Emperor Halle Selassie as he flew into Lagos airport yesterday to start his five-day State visit to Nigeria. Nigerian Air Force jets escorted the Ethiopian leader's flight from the Dahomey border.45 words
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Article30 1972-01-20 1 Jakarta, Thursday. Eight people were killed when a railway coach overturned near Rengasdengklok, West Java, a State Railway Service spokesman said yesterday. The accident happened during heavy ralnv,30 words
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Article34 1972-01-20 1 Tokyo, Thursday Fifty people of 17 families were made homeless early yesterday morning when fire, which started in garbage cans, destroyed 11 buildings near the Tokyo's central flsh market in Tsukiji district.34 words
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Article109 1972-01-20 1 The Factory Inspectorate of the Ministry of Labour has booked 18 construction workers from eight sites for failing to use safety helmets and belts during the past two days. This was disclosed by the inspectorate today as it continued its operation against contractors and workers109 words
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Article75 1972-01-20 1 Paris, Thursday.—Lebanese ftnri his wife—carrying a case of $484,000 worth of personal jewellery on a flight from here—arrived in London to find the case empty, officials at Orly airport said. Mr. Charles Kettaneh, who commutes regularly to London and Paris, flew from Paris' main airport on75 words
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485 1972-01-20 1 Tear gas used to stop fresh violence Salisbury, Thursday. Rioting African youths last night looted shops and stoned cars, Injuring at least 10 Europeans, as violence spread to within a mile of the city centre of Salisbury. A 25-year-old European girl suffered a485 words
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Article35 1972-01-20 1 Peking, Thursday.—Twen-ty-one Australian students have arrived in Peking after visiting several Chinese cities. The students arrived in China on January 5 and have since toured Canton, Shanghai, Shenyang, Anshan, Tanghan and Shashlhyu.35 words
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Article551 1972-01-20 1 Singapore, Malaysia ships should get increased share, says Freight Conference communique Reuter London, Thursday The national shipping lines of Singapore and Malaysia should get an increased share in Far Eastern trade, according to a communique issued yesterday after a two-day meeting here ofReuter - 551 words
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Article, Illustration113 1972-01-20 1 A man was found dead along the railway track off Alexandra Road this morning. It is believed he was run over by the early morning train. He has not been identified. -Fottcc-said they were told of his death by the station-master of Malayan Railway113 words
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377 1972-01-20 2 'Use them to help fight crime' Police whistles are best sellers at the Carnival Trade Fair '72, now being held at the Great World Amusement Park, Kim Seng Road. Over 100 pieces have been sold since they were offered for sale on Monday. The377 words
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Article176 1972-01-20 2 Three grades of staff in the Housing and Development Board will get an increase in their maximum salary from this month. They are the hawkers liaison officers and the land inspectors of the Estates Department and the resettlement inspectors of the Resettlement Department. Under176 words
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Article, Illustration195 1972-01-20 2 Sunny Wee - By Sunny Wee Several drug addicts have approached the Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) for advice on how to kick the habit. This Is because they feared being detained by the police if they approached the authorities for advice. This was disclosed by the SOS195 words
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617 1972-01-20 2 The increasing toll of lives from industrial accidents and the emerging incidence of industrial diseases have instilled a growing awareness among workers, industrialists, economists, scientists and doctors about the necessity to prevent unnecessary human suffering. Writing in the Public Health Bulletin, the deputy617 words
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Article150 1972-01-20 2 last March, when distress and problems were more common among parents and students after the Cambridge Examination results. Other distress calls were usually related to loneli ness and matrimonial dif ficulties. All the calls were handl ed by 162 voluntary work ers who speak150 words
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Article188 1972-01-20 2 John Hoffman - By John Hoffman Melbourne Herald Two pupils at the Singapore American School have been told by the Immigration Department here to have their hair cut before their visas can be renewed. Other schools which compete against the American School in sport have alsoMelbourne Herald - 188 words
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Article203 1972-01-20 2 Authorities in the Republic's universities and the Polytechnic have not yet decided to clamp down on long-haired students. Nanyang University and the University of Singapore have not yet moved for a tightening of the regulations similar to the recent non admission of students with203 words
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Article163 1972-01-20 2 The Jurong Town Corporation which presently occupies a converted block of low-cost flats will shift its offices to larger and improved premises In the Jurong Town Hall early next year. The $7 million town hall, being built to a prizeWinning architectural design, is expected163 words
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322 1972-01-20 2 Manit Jeer - By Manit Jeer Bangkok, Thursday—Singapore was one of the four principal countries in the ECAFE region which benefited most from the upsurge in tourist arrivals in the past three years, says a report released yesterday by ECAFE's transport and communications committee. The three other322 words
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Article, Illustration123 1972-01-20 2 The Jitterbug may soon be an extinct creature in Singapore. A New Nation survey in the city area showed that most people shoppers, office workers, hawkers and others are complying with the health regulations. Especially at Raffles Place, scraps of waste paper and cigarette123 words
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Miscellaneous60 1972-01-20 2 Tides Tbday 1.04 p.m. (3.1 m). Tomorrow: 2.10 a.m. (2.8 m). 1.49 pjn. (3 m). Saturday: 2.41 a.m. (2.8 m), 2.49 p.m. (2.8 m). Sunday: 3.15 a.m. (2.7 m), 3.40 p.m. (2.5 m).. Monday: 3.56 a.m. (2.7 m), 5.03 p.m. (2.2 m). Tuesday: 4.46 a.m. (2.6 m), 7.22 p.m. (2.160 words
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Article, Illustration79 1972-01-20 3 Four Singapore air cadets look over Sydney harbour during an 11-day exchange visit to Australia. Pictured with Mr. Kevin Nolan of the Australian Air Force's Air Training Corps, they are (from left) Lt. O. Mahadevan, Cpl. Azlan Ayuby, Sgt. Wong Chee Keong and Lt.79 words
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Article28 1972-01-20 3 The Adult Education Board will conduct a 12week course on hte maintenance of electronic motors at Kim Keat Centre beginning on February 6 at 2 p.m.28 words
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Article188 1972-01-20 3 Violet Oon - By Violet Oon The Ministry of Culture will hold an art exhibition in conjunction with the ASEAN Ministers' Conference, tentatively scheduled in Singapore for mid-April. Though the date of the conference is not definite, the Ministry is going ahead with its exhibition plans. This is the188 words
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Article192 1972-01-20 3 A team of Indonesian government officials will come to Singapore next month to observe how youth problems are tackled by authorities here. Informed sources said the team would include members of the Indonesian parliament and senior military officers. They would be briefed by officials192 words
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Article239 1972-01-20 3 Herbert Teo - By Herbert Teo The United States is studying the possibility of providing logistics and support facilities In Singapore for American military aircraft, official sources confirmed today. Negotiations are now on between the US Government and the subsidiary of Lockheed Aircraft Corporation here—Lockheed Aircraft Service Singapore239 words
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Article291 1972-01-20 3 The first-ever career exhibition spotlighting the professions will be held at the Victoria Memorial Hall from Saturday to Jan. 29. Parents and schoolchildren will have a chance to speak to men from 12 different professions at the exhibition. Miss Low Fook Yow, a vocational guidance officer291 words
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Article23 1972-01-20 3 The Blood Transfusion Service Mobile Unit will be stationed at the Woodlands Anjak Base tomorrow from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.23 words
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Advertisement132 1972-01-20 3 IF YOU MISSED Newsweek 3L I 3 if You've missed something! MEDICINE "VD, net surprisingly, strikes hardest in Hie cities." "It's ne worse then having cold." RESERVE YOUR COPY MAIM I MAIL THE COUPONNUVI: r m Send to-Newsweek International c/oSANVIC ENTERPRISE, SUITE 138 STAMFORD HOUSE, SINGAPORE 6. TEL: ***** VCQn132 words
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Miscellaneous113 1972-01-20 3 EHE3 Temperatures cities yesterday: Manila Kuala Lumpur Hong Kong Taipeh Bangkok Jakarta Tokyo Naha Paris 4 New York San Francisco Moscow 11London Sydney Melbourne Canberra Perth in world 31 21C 32 19C 22-15 C 25-13 C 32-18 C 31 24C 11- 9C 21-16 C minus 2C 7- 2C 11- 4C113 words
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Miscellaneous136 1972-01-20 3 At the cinema Capitol: Churchill's Leo- Odeon-Katonr: The Big pards 1.45, 4, 6.30, 9.30 Boss (Mandarin) —l, 3.30, pjn. 7, 9.15 pjn. Cathay: Le Mans 1.30, Orchard: There's A Girl 4, 6.30, 9.15 pjn. In My Soup 1.30, 4, 6.30, Globe: Red Sky At 9.15 pjn. Morning 1.45, 4, 7,136 words
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Article, Illustration381 1972-01-20 4 Conducted by Ruth Moses, Tel: *****1 BANKERS are very, very staid people. Extremely conservative and not prone to getting Into embarrassing situations or getting their lines crossed. At least that's their image. So guess what they did the other night? They held two cocktails under one roof.381 words
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THE VOICE OF THE PRESS
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Article199 1972-01-20 4 What other newspapers are saying: CITT DEVELOPMENT: Plans now being drawn up by the Kuala Lumpur Town Commission for implementation by the City Council after Kuala Lumpur has been accorded city status are full of hopes and great possibilities. The plans hope to overcome all difficulties and shortcomings199 words
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Article272 1972-01-20 4 NIXON'S MISSION: There have been various speculations on the whys and wherefores of President Nixon's forthcoming visit to China. According to President Nixon himself, his visit is aimed at seeking the restoration of normal diplomatic relations with China so that both countries will work for lasting world272 words
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Article, Illustration450 1972-01-20 4 Edgar Koh - APPLE JAM WITH AN IDEOLOGICAL SLANT CINEMA By Edgar Koh THE APPLE HARVEST SEASON (with Mandarin dialogue) (Palace and Diamond). This North Korean film, which must rate as one with the highest propaganda-content to be shown here yet, illustrates In simple, even attractive terms, a450 words
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Article123 1972-01-20 5 Reuter Hong Kong, Thursday. China has appointed Mr. Chi Peng-fel as Foreign Minister following the death of his predecessor, Oxen Yl, on Jan. 6, according to the New China News Agency. The appointment was disclosed In an agency despatch reporting the performance of a modernReuter - 123 words
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Article65 1972-01-20 5 Moscow, Thursday. Nineteen people are now known to nave been arrested in a security police roundup in the Ukraine last week, suspected of nationalist or anti-Soviet activities, reliable sources said here yesterday. They said there were 12 arrests in the Republic's capital of Kiev and a seven65 words
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Article, Illustration306 1972-01-20 5 R.M. Sorge - 'lndians breaking truce* By R.M. Sorge New Nation Foreign Service New York, Thursday Pakistan has asked the United Nations to station observers in the border area of West Pakistan in view of alleged ceasefire violations by India. In a meeting with Secre-tary-General KurtNew Nation Foreign Service - 306 words
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Article111 1972-01-20 5 New York, Thursday. A shipment of one dozen Mexican watermelons is en route to Opopka, Florida, after a request by a woman for watermelon Juice for her two-year-old son who suffers from a kidney disease. Mrs. Carol Beach, a hospital technician, suffered the same disease 20 years111 words
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266 1972-01-20 5 Geneva, Thursday. Major western oil companies and oil producing states appeared last night to be inching towards agreement on compensation for Gulf oil exporters to offset the effects of devaluation of the dollar. Mr. Jashmld Amouzegar, Iranian Finance Minister, said: "We expect an agreement266 words
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Article338 1972-01-20 5 Reuter Moscow, Thursday A Soviet weekly journal charged yesterday that the United States consulted China before launching its five-day series of bombing raids on North Vietnam last month. Under the headline "participants in treachery" Llteraturnaya Oazeta also contrasted preparations for President Nixon's visit with theReuter - 338 words
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Article184 1972-01-20 5 Reuter Cairo, Thursday. The Egyptian government, under fire from student circles for inaction against Israel, was expected to impose sweeping new austerity measures after its meeting last night. President Anwar Sadat yesterday conferred with his War Minister, Gen. Mohamed Ahmed Sadek, and also reacted swiftlyReuter - 184 words
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Article, Illustration241 1972-01-20 5 Washington, Thursday. The Soviet Embassy said yesterday that its two fishing vessels held off Alaska by the US coast guard were forced there by bad weather and did not fish inside the 12-mile fishing limit. The embassy spokesman said the issue could be settled on241 words
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Article32 1972-01-20 5 Washington, Thursday. World Bank president, Mr. Robert McNamara left last night for London before starting an Asian tour which will include important post-war development aid talks in India and Pakistan.32 words
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Article116 1972-01-20 5 Reuter Belfast, Thursday Ninety-nine Irish Republican Army (IRA) guerrillas have been captured by British troops in two weeks of security swoops, it was announced yesterday. Army headquarters here said the total included nine officers held on serious charges, 31 officer detained for possible internmentReuter - 116 words
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244 1972-01-20 5 Reuter Rome, Thursday. The Maltese Prime Minister, Mr. Dom Mintoff. yesterday received Nato's final offer for rent of Malta's military facilities and declared afterwards that he hoped an agreement was possible. The offer, believed to be around $95 million a year, wasReuter - 244 words
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Advertisement298 1972-01-20 5 THE GREAT CI (the shortest the 'a en K SAS TRANS (the short! > MAPS ARE LIARS! They can't help it. When a globe is transformed to a flat piece of paper, some distortion is unavoidable. Mercator's projection, the most common for world maps, gives you an entirely misleading impression298 words
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Article, Illustration6264 1972-01-20 6 New Nation Education Broadsheet MICHAEL WILLIAMSON a mines George Orwell's famous Fairy Story that Punch described as a searching commentary on the dominant philosophy of the age." For such a small, unpretentious little book, Animal Farm has picked up a lot of credits. It has appeared as a6,264 words
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Article318 1972-01-20 8 Both the Consumer's Association of Singapore (CASE) and the Selangor Consumers Association deserved a pat on the back for taking a look at the qualities of essences of chicken and deer available on the market. The SCA's findings are that these essences are less nutritious than generally318 words
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'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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Article94 1972-01-20 8 The tragedy of the former British liner. Queen Elizabeth, in Hong Kong harbour has reminded a reader of one of the best anecdotes that used to be told of that ship. A cannibal once sailed on the Queen Elizabeth, it is said, and when going94 words
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Article59 1972-01-20 8 I understand that the Asia Pacific Press is now being run by Mr. John Ede, the chairman, with the help of Alex Josey, and that Mr. Donald Moore has ceased to be its managing director. The company is apparently still in difficulties, although Mr. Ede is said59 words
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Article78 1972-01-20 8 "Singapore today may be the most purely bourgeois nation in the world". "Opposition parties may be an uneconomic use of manpower." "We live in a kind of symbiosis with world trade and finance Just a few of the thought provoking sen- tences from Mr. Francis Thomas' article on78 words
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Article, Illustration875 1972-01-20 8 GERALD de CRUZ - GERALD de CRUZ There is perhaps one society in Singapore which literally works miracles. It takes some of the most hopeless, humiliated and despairing dregs of humanity and brings them back to life and dignity. What875 words
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Letters
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Article117 1972-01-20 8 NG THIAM POH - NG THIAM POH Generally, New Nation Is what anybody could expect from a newspaper that comes out in the afternoon. Since I am most Interested In the sports section, let me tell you what I think about It It may well please your readers. I think the117 words
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Article200 1972-01-20 8 C. K. TSENG - C. K. TSENG New Nation is more than just an afternoon newspaper—it's a HABIT. Despite the fact that I'm one of those people who have to read all the papers published in Singapore and Malaysia, I still regard the New Nation as an enjoyable200 words
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Article82 1972-01-20 8 Ag. DSP YEOW YEW TOONG - Ag. DSP YEOW YEW TOONG Public Relations Officer, Singapore Police Force, Singapore 1, The police would like to thank your correspondent Y.T.E. (NN, Jan 4.) for bringing to our attention the matter of inconsiderate motorists. Both the traffic and divisional police patrol personnel have been82 words
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Article165 1972-01-20 8 When I get my New Nation in the afternoon, the first thing I look at is the Letters section. There, although it is not photographically displayed, we can see perhaps a schoolboy complaining about his bus-card or his own school, or a worried mother complaining about her165 words
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Article75 1972-01-20 8 HEW GEOK HEOK (Miss - HEW GEOK HEOK (Miss) I find the caricatures in NN very thought-provoking but why not make use of our local artists and their talent? It will be good to follow local caricaturists' thought-patterns and perspectives of world happenings. I await the arrival of your papers with75 words
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Article103 1972-01-20 8 LIM PEK HONG (Miss - LIM PEK HONG (Miss) Public Relations Officer. Housing U Development Board Singapore, 2 I refer to the letter by Concerned Mother (NN, Jan. 11) regarding a bottle thrown from a flat in Mel Ling Street. Residents are strongly advised to refrain from indiscriminate throwing of litter,103 words
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Article347 1972-01-20 8 This is my first visit to Singapore. I left Manila for Singapore by an MSA plane. I had requested for a special kind of meal, consisting of fresh fruits and milk only. I found that my request was properly conveyed by the reservation office to the airport.347 words
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Advertisement41 1972-01-20 8 Write to The Editor, New Nation. Locked Bag 15, GPO, Singapore, 1. LETTERS to the Editor will not be considered for publication unless they hove the writers' names and addresses. Include a pseudonym if you do not want your name published.41 words
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Advertisement61 1972-01-20 8 BAt^DAH I TMTS PROVED: Reduce AIR POLLUTION and restore pep and power! CUT DOWN SMOKE! Use BARDAHL 2 Other BARDAHL products include: Motor OH Top Oil B1 adds power T ran amission Differential Oil Radiator Conditioner Outboard Motor Oil Two Stroke Engine Oil No-Melt Graase Multi-purpose Grease BARDAHL ''.'l A61 words
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Article, Illustration466 1972-01-20 9 Thaung Myine - From Thaung Myine Reuter The girls of Chiang Rai Province are noted for their fair complexion, comeliness and charm —and because of this hundreds of poor families receive regular incomes by mail. Provincial officials estimate the postman delivers 100,000 baht ($15,000)Reuter - 466 words
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689 1972-01-20 9 Metin Munir - From Metin Munir Melbourne Herald Turkey's galloping inflation has affected an ancient tradition and is causing much pain and misery in the countryside. The price of brides is going up every day. According to reports from the villages, if the government doesn'tMelbourne Herald - 689 words
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Article, Illustration2586 1972-01-20 9 Text of a speech by Foreign Minister MR. S. RAJARATNAM to the Democratic Socialist Club. Let me confess at the outset that it is with considerable trepidation that I stand before you. In fact when I received your invitation to be your guest of2,586 words
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TREND
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Article, Illustration729 1972-01-20 10 Mary Lee - Presented by I Mary Lee Women in India are a great deal more liberated thai) most people think, said 22-year-old Salome Aaron, India's representative at the recent Miss Charming International Contest in Bangkok. Together with five other beauties, Salome arrived in Singapore early this week729 words
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Article, Illustration942 1972-01-20 10 Abby Tan - BfiTTTTB By Abby Tan She has grown up now. Catherina Chang, the girl who set the Miss. Singapore Miss World 1966 contest on fire with charges of rigging and favouritism, has simmered down. Back home after a six year absence, she says: 'My mind942 words
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622 1972-01-20 10 H byTABIB There are many things in our environment of which we are afraid or at least which we do not like and try to avoid whenever possible. This is a perfectly normal and frequently protective state of affairs. Very few people can honestly622 words
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BUSINESS AND FINANCE
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Article278 1972-01-20 11 United Press International New York, Thursday The stock market finished lower yesterday, although in the last hour of trading it recouped a sizeable portion of its early morning setback. The retreat was largely regarded as a normal consolidation of past gains. Mr. Newton Zinder ofUnited Press International - 278 words
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Article197 1972-01-20 11 Reuter London, Thursday The market closed firm in relatively moderate trading. Renewed interest was noted after Tuesday's reaction and at 3 p.m. the Financial Times index had risen 6.8 to 497.2. The deadlock in the miners' dispute and the unemployment figures, due today, were minor negativeReuter - 197 words
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Article215 1972-01-20 11 Reuter Washington, Thursday.— The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has changed its policy of evaluating foreign exchange credits in terms of- the American dollar when it defined a new credit to South Korea in terms of Special Drawing Rights or "paper gold." The fund announced itReuter - 215 words
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Article154 1972-01-20 11 Allied Cbem Alcoa Am Brands Am Qui AT T A A P XsiMOdt Beth Steel SO 48% 4»% 44* 10% lftVi 29* 2ft 47% 29% lift 61% 192% 78% DuPont lftl% Kodak MS F"ord Mot 72% 27% •4 S4% General MM 84% OT® 32 Goodyear SI Gulf154 words
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Article56 1972-01-20 11 Faber Union (Hongkong) Limited Is to raise additional capital of HK$l6.4 million by an Issue of new shares In the near future. This will raise the present capital of Faber Union (Hongkong) Ltd. from HK133.6 million to HK$5O million. Figures quoted In yesteday's New Nation56 words
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96 1972-01-20 11 Business Abroad LONDON, Thurs. Britain's textile firms have created a single national organisation as the voice of the entire industry at the highest levels following increasing pressure on markets from low-wage foreign competitors. Called the British Textile Confederation (BTC) its formation followed agreement between96 words
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Article96 1972-01-20 11 BONN: Economics and Finance Minister Mr. Karl Schiller said yesterday the role of the ÜB. dollar as a reserve currency is finished. Mr. Schiller, who opened parliament's first session of the new year with a review of the international monetary situation, said "the USA is obviously no96 words
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Article74 1972-01-20 11 TAIPEH: Nationalist China's economy will grow 9 to 10 per cent this year, while its foreign trade is expected to surpass that of Communist China by US$lOOO million ($3OOO million) in two years, ÜB. Ambassador Walter McConaughy predicted today. In a speech at a meeting of74 words
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Article67 1972-01-20 11 TOKYO: Agreement is likely to be reached at the next Canton Trade Fair this year for trade settlement between People's China and Japan directly in yen and yuan, Slno-Japanese trading circles said yesterday, the progressive-liberal Asa hi Shlmbun reported this morning. Up to now, all trade67 words
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Article, Illustration621 1972-01-20 11 LAST-MINUTE RUSH FOR SHARES By Our Market Correspondent Greatly heightened activity during; the last half hour of trading sent buyers scrambling for shares in the market yesterday. There were widespread marginal gains In Industrials, tins, rubbers and a few In properties and hotels. First liners again made621 words
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322 1972-01-20 11 £ns - Management in Action Bv £ns Problems, problems? My young executives are leaving me: This is the oft-repeated chorus of shocked managers. It often comes as a shock despite the attractive compensation and fringe benefits that executives are given by the company.322 words
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Article91 1972-01-20 11 Hong Kong, Thursday A French parliamentary delegation flew into Peking yesterday lor an official visit aimed at strengthening political and economic relations beiween the two countries. The delegation, led by Mr. M. Jep De Broglie, chairman of the National Assembly's foreign affairs commission, was invited by91 words
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Advertisement55 1972-01-20 11 m antejtor i f v •uiiujmm Melbwe xj with priceless years of mak. irity fa- you pay a little more. m Dewan 8 —KftiR V* DEWAR S M RARE OLD SCOTCH WHISKY n MCUU> MKCTCI MIMMO It John Dewar Sons L™ PEITN SCOTLAND OUtiillD IkINOID »MD lO'TLIO IN ICOTIKD I55 words
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479 1972-01-20 12 Sonny Yap - By Sonny Yap Two Injury-stricken players have cast a shadow over Port Authority's chances in the Government Services Football League Division One match against Vigilante Corps at Farrer Park today. They are centre-half Kan Chee Mun and Mohammed Aris, the winger. Chee Mun twisted479 words
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Article453 1972-01-20 12 ERIC COOPER - THE SQUASH RACKET WITH ERIC COOPER With Jack Arthars due to return to Australia in the next week or so I suddenly found myself "conned" Into taking over this column. I hope I will be able to keep you as well Informed on squash matters453 words
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Article386 1972-01-20 12 Dennis Chia - By Dennis Chia If there ever was any gallantry award given to a school for basketball, it should almost certainly go to Bukit Panjang Chinese Middle. For they put up one of the most stout-hearted displays ever seen by any local school, at a Bukit386 words
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Article179 1972-01-20 12 The Singapore University staff team won 25 victory points out of a possible 30 to lead after the first round of the New Nation sponsored Inter-Colleges bridge tournament at Nanybng University last night. The Singapore University pairs of Ong Thee Poh and Leo Sim, and Law Yee Ong179 words
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Article372 1972-01-20 12 Geylang Methodist Girls proved a force to be reckoned with when they whipped Anglican High 5-0 in the "A" girls badminton of the Katong district schools championship at Chai Chee yesterday. They look a strong threat to a defending champions Chai Chee who won their game372 words
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Article51 1972-01-20 12 The Singapore Lawn Tennis Association last night named Sharin Osman and Daniel Lim to represent the Republic in the First Asian amateur championship to be held at Hong Kong from February 20 to 26. The SLTA also appointed Mr. Desmond Oon as the national coach for51 words
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Advertisement298 1972-01-20 12 NEW NA HON CLASSIFIIEDS PHOINE 374-4BS DEATH SISTER DANIEL at the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus on t he 20th January 1972 Mass <3t 4 p.m. Funeral immediately afterwards Bidadari Cemetery. ACCOMMODATION VACANT VERY WELL FURNISHED antique decor Very large living dining (area 2,600 sq. ft.) Apartment in quiet298 words
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Advertisement225 1972-01-20 12 BUYIt 4G/SELLING airconditi oners, refrige rotors, televisions, g« ineral used goods. Please contact Karlim Company, 589 Ge> 'long, Singapc >re *****7. WESTU 4G HOUSE, Sanyo Co rrier, Frigidaii re, Philco Room and Package d Airconditioners Su inlite *****. ONE Pi MR TEAK SETTEES with Dunlop p ><llow cushion $3OO o.225 words
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Advertisement201 1972-01-20 12 TRAVEL GUIDE Days S VEHICLE WANTED SPOT CASH A .NY GOOD LATE MODEL CARS C ONTACT: Mr. Jock Lee PROGRESS MOTORS, USED CAR DIVISION, 52 Orchard Road, Telephones: *****/***** Ext. 902. VEHICLES FOR SALE LA TE 1969 Cortina Super Automo) tic. Air-conditioned, genuine 17, 000 miles 1 European owner $5,!201 words
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Miscellaneous345 1972-01-20 12 NEW NATION CROSSWORD 10 Part of London. 11 Estranger. 12 Bad-mannered person. 13 Beards of grain. 19 Western defense organization: Init. 23 Stairway post. 26 Kind of bone. 28 By •one's self. 29 Talk saucily. 30 Nursery word. 31 Yellow bugle plants 32 Speakers. 33 Least cheerful. 35 Seal or345 words
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Article, Illustration2156 1972-01-20 13 SATURDAY CLASS 2 DIV. I—9F ($9500—***** TO WINNER) ***** HERE HE COMBS IV g (Lucky) Teh 5 9.00 ***** uw,nu; Vjjta-ukK a (venture) Allan 5 g.n ***** GREY EYES a (Jackys) E Donnelly 5 810 1™ ;?223*52 L M iI Aia> a2,156 words
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Article233 1972-01-20 13 Kuala Lumpur, Thursday Flywheel did a winning gallop on a good track here this morning. Ridden by Hassan Ahmad, Flywheel drew right away from stablemate Martcllo Tower (Nawarl) to clock 37 ior 3f. Lift Off (Harbrldge) was impressive when he sprinted 3f in 39 1/5. Gold233 words
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Article451 1972-01-20 13 SCRATCHING S SATURDAY RACE 1: 2.00. Class 4 Dhr 4 6f Holland 11. Bomb* HI RACE 2: 2.30. Clam 4DbS Of— The Accountant, Sayanr Sayan*. RACE 3: 3.00. Clam 4 Dlv 2 Of Selendang Svtra, Kind's Crown. RACE 4: ISS. Class 2 Dlv 4 Of Exorcist,451 words
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Article290 1972-01-20 13 WORLD OF SPORT London, Thursday—Manchester United scored three goals in extra time last night to beat Southampton 4-1 and qualify for the fourth round of the Football Association (F.A.) Cup. Southampton, who held the league leaders 1-1 in the first encounter at home on Saturday,290 words
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Article1087 1972-01-20 13 The Chairman (late Master Simon), who came with a fairly good home staying record, is the pick of the newcomers entered for the Tengku's Gold Cup Meeting, beginning on 22nd January.. He is a five-year-old bay New Zealand gelding by Fox Myth out Green Line.1,087 words
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Miscellaneous307 1972-01-20 13 -C»t alMf MUM lims NEW NATION J THURSDAY MONEYWORDS 'U' I Cat Mt ill yia aitt Mktr csesaes. PittiK iutractiMS affair talee. Km (Mr./Mrt./Miu). •CM >IM| MttM liMl CLUES FOR U-4 Lijfcl, two-wheeled corri- 3. Many an eld Mention of an impressionist may easily suffeit e certain kind of to307 words
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233 1972-01-20 14 MORE WATERING NEEDED Unusually strong breezes over the past few days have given local orchid growers a time-consuming task. They have had to water their plants more than the normal number of times each day. "This Is largely because the soil tends to233 words
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Article290 1972-01-20 14 They live in a luxurious world that could have come straight from an Arabian Nights' tale. But it is a hell on earth from which they can never escape. That Is the fate of two German girls as prisoners in the harem of a290 words
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Article55 1972-01-20 14 Twice fire alarms sounded in the small English village of Canewdon and firemen from an adjoining town raced to the scene only to get lost. Fortunately, both alarms were hoaxes, but the local council is sending out maps to the firemen to work out the maze55 words
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Article, Illustration46 1972-01-20 14 Its hard to imagine a dull spot in Rita Nicholas' life. She has so many interests—dancing, stamp collecting, going to the cinema ana wearing beautiful clothes. At present a receptionist at Cuscaden House, 22-year-old Rita would like to travel and become an air hostess.46 words
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324 1972-01-20 14 A new "back- tonature" movement in the United States, especially on the west coast, has resulted in a new style in funerals. California funeral directors are offering to scatter cremated remains from planes and are also considering naval-style burials at sea. Mr.324 words
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Article115 1972-01-20 14 Today Is Thursday, January 20, the 20th day of 1972, with 346 to follow. THE MOON: Between its new phase and first quarter. THE MORNING STARS: Mercury and Jupiter. THE EVENING STARS: Venus, Mars, and Saturn. Those born on this day are under the sign of Aquarius. American figure115 words
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Article36 1972-01-20 14 AH FOOK: I feel sorry for those lorry drivers held up for hours at the Causeway. MEI LIN: Yes, its not fair that they should lose money when the delay is not their fault.36 words
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Article68 1972-01-20 14 There were 155,378 cases of cholera around the world last year, resulting in 22,922 deaths, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported. As in previous years, .Asia was the hardest hit. In the Indian sub-contin-ent. 89,930 cases were registered with 11,915 deaths. India (61,52068 words
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Article169 1972-01-20 14 George Gust&fson of Sacramento, California, has just sacked a computer. Gustafson, executive secretary of the California Teacher Preparation and Licensing Commission, fired the machine and switched to human beings. The move cut teacher credential processing time by 900 per cent. Gustafson has described his169 words
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Article66 1972-01-20 14 Gerry Rex, a London wigmaker, advertised for a month in the northern districts of England, heavily hit by unemployment. His advertisement was for a bald man to demonstrate and sell wigs with the possibility of earning $45,000 a year. No one answered the advertisement.66 words
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Advertisement104 1972-01-20 14 LAST FEW DAYS come to ■HI vy, 'jwvj *>* TONir.MT jr >MW rrm Belles are swinging ijifexil: ittitctl i A "'resika* ■i*'V /i ROBINSONS, OfKRS FOR ML ?*< w-—» FROM NOW UNTIL CHINESE NEW YEAR'S fVE m LOOK FOR W THIS RED TICKET SPECIAL IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. Fabulous offers on104 words
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Miscellaneous442 1972-01-20 14 S Singapore 3.00 Opening and Where the Heart Is 3.20 Persembahan Ku featuring: Junaidah Kasbl (Rpt) 3.35 It's Happening in Singapore (C—Rpt) 3.50 Housewives' Matinee The Mysterious Murderer (Cantonese, Pt. 2) 4.40 Close 6.00 Opening and Dr. Who 6.30 News in Brief 6.35 What Others Say (C) 6.55 Family Affair442 words
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Miscellaneous396 1972-01-20 14 Trust your lucky star IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are not one to give In or give up. Once you decide upon a course of action or an attitude of mind, nothing but the direst emergency can sway you. Highly emotional and extremely sensitive, you can nevertheless depend396 words
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