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Title Section15 1972-01-27 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Thursday evening, January 27, 1972 No. 313 Price 15 cents NEW NATION15 words
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Article148 1972-01-27 1 Trading was concentrated on selected counters only in the share market morning and there were lew deals made. Industrials were either holding steady or easing on last Tuesday's prices. Carlsberg brewery, which was listed today, caused excitement in the market. Within minutes it rose to $2.49. Pan148 words
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Article174 1972-01-27 1 Sunny Wee - Action follows probe By Sunny Wee Twelve officers of the T e 1 e c o mmunications Department have been suspended from service following Investigations by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau into their alleged dealings with an Indonesian businessman. All the officers have been informed of174 words
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Article13 1972-01-27 1 Police reported a total of 44 accidents yesterday. Two were serious.13 words
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250 1972-01-27 1 New Nation Foreign Service Belgrade, Thursday. A Yugoslav DC9 airliner exploded in flight and crashed in north-west Czechoslovakia yesterday killing at least 11 people on board. The only survivor picked up was a woman who is critically ill in hospital. The Yugoslav newsNew Nation Foreign Service - 250 words
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Article, Illustration208 1972-01-27 1 Two Americans were this morning charged in a magistrate's court with unlawful possession of a cache of weapons and ammunition which police recovered from a hotel in Kllllney Road at 6.45 ajn. yesterday. Charles Robert Lanphear, 31, was charged with unlawful possession of a Walter pistol208 words
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Article57 1972-01-27 1 Agence France Press Rome, Thursday A contraceptive pill for men has been granted a patent in Italy and recognised by the public health authorities, it was announced here yesterday. Mr. Luigi De Marchi, secretary of the Italian Birth Control Association, told a Press Conference here ,the contraceptiveAgence France Press - 57 words
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Article27 1972-01-27 1 Kingston, Thursday—Five bank robbers and two of four hostages—one an Snglish bank manager—died yesterday in a brief but violent gunbattle with police at a roadblock.27 words
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Article228 1972-01-27 1 Sarawak village terrorised Kaching, Thursday Communist guerrillas set fire to an old police station used as government offices in Kampong Boso 22 miles south of Kuching last night and threatened to shoot people attempting to put out the blaze. Police said a Chinese shopkeeper, apparently228 words
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Article, Illustration529 1972-01-27 1 Kissinger Reuter Washington, Thursday.— The White House yesterday disclosed it had offered to re-boild North Vietnam's economy with massive post-war aid, but rejected demands that it overthrow the South Vietnamese government as the price for peace. Details of secret talks held by USReuter; UPI radio picture - 529 words
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Advertisement73 1972-01-27 1 Tji j i f A i r i-4 j *oi f inks for «t pace Jin?aporc 1 up 'St >n com. I ta 1 f PA °tS 9: tJuc.i J»on h,s --y C, history 0 h a wT nc pa,t PACE 2 T I aiwan seeks mo-, rrade Wlfh i73 words
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Advertisement12 1972-01-27 1 A diner's stake is in his steak. »v &t\i& I MOTLL 5112 words
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288 1972-01-27 2 Wildlife enthusiasts from all over the world may come to Singapore in small groups from December. And if all goes well, this "wildlife tour" may be made a permanent feature of the travel plans by BOAC and a New York firm. The airline's288 words
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Article, Illustration126 1972-01-27 2 The buy Singapore-made message is getting across. Shoppers in supermarkets and stores are buying Singapore products as the Manufacturers Association had hoped. The BMA, organiser of the Singapore-made goods festival, has reported that people are responding well since the campaign began seven days ago. Bunting and126 words
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Article25 1972-01-27 2 The Minister for Finance, Mr. Hon Sul Sen, will perform the opening ceremony of the Isetan departmental store at Havelock Road on Sunday.25 words
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Article79 1972-01-27 2 Accra, Thursday. The government of ousted Prime Minister Dr. Kofi Busia left a? externai debt of about $l5OO million during its 27 months In office, the Ghana news agency said today. The agency quoted Finance Ministry sources as indicating that debts incurred by the Busia administration in79 words
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269 1972-01-27 2 Youth groups plan exhibition A mobile exhibition on drugs and their illeffects will be one of the major projects of an island-wide campaign to be held in March. The campaign, initiated by the Young Men's Christian Association, involves several youth groups here. Representatives269 words
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354 1972-01-27 2 Lecturers In the University of Singapore are dissatisfied with research facilities in their departments, according to the latest bulletin of the university's Academic Staff Union. It says that staff members whose research depends on materials and equipment are hard hit by rises in the prices of354 words
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Article218 1972-01-27 2 Violet Oon - By Violet Oon A commendable effort was made by the Literary, Dramatic and Debating Society of the Teachers' Training College when It put up Its first ever productlon earlier In the week. The vaiiety concert. The Sound of Spring, was well organised and surprisingly free of218 words
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Article39 1972-01-27 2 Manila, Thursday. The burning of the Manila International Airport terminal building on Saturday is costing the Philippines $740,000 daily in terms of airline, hotel, transportation, and other support services lost, informed sources said yesterday.39 words
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Article36 1972-01-27 2 First annual dinner of Thomson Garden Residents Association will be held on Saturday at 7.30 p.m. In Jalan Harl Raya. The guest of honour will be Mr. Ang Nam Plau, MP for Thomson constituency.36 words
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Article74 1972-01-27 2 Inch e Sha'ari Tadin, Parliamentary Sec re tary (Culture), will open the Malay Cultural Festival at the National Theatre on February 8. The two-day festival will include a presentation of Malay traditional and modern dances and music as well as an art and handicraft exhibition. Complimentary tickets74 words
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287 1972-01-27 2 Singapore can develop into the regional centre for power system** engineering and optimisation techniques. This is the view of Dr. David Chla Cheng Song, Singapore's first electrical engineer to be trained in these modern methods using computers. Dr. Chla, who Is attached to the287 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous134 1972-01-27 2 At the cinema Capitol: The Oath of Death (Mandarin)—l.3o. 4. 6.45, 9.15 p.m. Cathay: Le Mins-U0.4. 6.30, 9.30 p.m. Globe: How Did A Nice Olrl Like You Get Into This Business?—l.4s, 4, 7. 9.15 p.m. Imperial: The Venus Tear Diamond (Mandarin) —2.15. 7.15, 9.30 p.m. Jar one Drive-In: The Chase134 words
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Miscellaneous171 1972-01-27 2 FMM Temperatures In world cities yesterday: Talpeh 16-12 C Manila 31-19 C Hong Kong 22-15 C Kuala Lumpur 33-22 C Seoul 1-minus 5C Tokyo 11- 8C Bangkok 33 -21 C Naha 18-16 C London 9- 5C Moscow 12-mlnus 17C New York O-mlnus 4C Sydney 22-16 C Melbourne 30-29 C Canberra171 words
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135 1972-01-27 3 Pour Hindu temples here will be closed for two hours between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Sunday. which is ThaiDusam. closure has a religious significance because of eclipse of the moon that night. A spokesman for Sri Magamman Temple in South £nl ge135 words
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Article56 1972-01-27 3 Kuala Lumpur, Thursday. New Zealand was the leading buyer of Malaysian batek printed cloth in the flrst nine months of 1971. followed by Japan, the US and Australia. New Zealand bought over a quarter of a million square yards of the traditional cottage industry material the56 words
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Article28 1972-01-27 3 A food and fun fair will be held at the Balestier Mixed School in McNalr Road on Sunday to raise funds for the Kallang community centre.28 words
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Article356 1972-01-27 3 Patrick de Souza - Lecturer's suggestion By Patrick de Souza To cut down the noise level in Housing Board estates, local authorities should campaign for better behaviour among residents. This is the view of a University of Singapore lecturer. In the latest issue of a university publication, Mr. H.K.356 words
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Article33 1972-01-27 3 The Llberian tanker Kymo arrived In Singapore last night for emergency reoairs. The tanker, which was fully loaded with wax and oil, caught fire off Horsburgh Lighthouse on Tuesday.33 words
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Article21 1972-01-27 3 The mobile unit of the Blood Transfusion Service will be stationed at Singapore Armed Forces Train ing Institute today.21 words
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364 1972-01-27 3 Work underway on the first in Toa Payoh The government intends to build another five creches wthln the next five years. Work on the first one is already underway at the Civic Centre in the Toa Payoh housing estate. When completed within the364 words
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Article239 1972-01-27 3 A plan to build underground reservoirs is being studied. This is one of several schemes to fully develop Singapore's water resources, aiming at eventual self-sufficiency. Water stored underground has an advantage over open reservoirs as no evaporation takes place. Loss of water by evaporation averages 10 per cent239 words
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Article61 1972-01-27 3 Canberra, Thursday More than 66.000 permanent settlers arrived In Australia during the five mnnthff to November last year, the Commonwealth Statistics Bureau reported today. Figures released here showed that 65.394 people arrived, compared with ***** In the same period during 1970. Hie bureau said that of these 43.16661 words
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Article, Illustration192 1972-01-27 3 An ambitious government project that will alter the landscape of Singapore has entered its final phase. The project, to construct a mile-long road cutting through Mount Faber from Henderson Road to Pasir Panjang Road, is expected to be completed by the end of the192 words
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329 1972-01-27 3 Commercial studies seem to be a big hit with students in local institutions of higher learning. Currently there are more than 1500 in their first year of accountancy, industrial management and business administration. Nanyang University, Ngee Ann College and the University of Singapore have329 words
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Advertisement26 1972-01-27 3 #ISEIAN V y SINGAPORE TOKYO DEPARTMENT STORE ooens ct Havebck j Outram RoacJs Jan. 31 Superb Chinese Cuisine served in pleasant atmosphere ALL OCCASIONS y RESTAURANT26 words
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Advertisement20 1972-01-27 3 Special Offer far DISCOUNT cxi all MEN S shoe (Singapore only) two weeks only from 25th Jan to 7th Feb20 words
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Article, Illustration324 1972-01-27 4 In rerson Conducted by Ruth Moses, Tel: *****1 COPT deadlines were forgotten (at least for a while). And In place of black coffee and the quick meal, there were thirst-quenchers from behind the bar and substantial buffet grub. The whole lot of us from New324 words
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THE VOICE OF THE PRESS
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Article405 1972-01-27 4 What other newspapers are saying: COMMON MARKET: Ten nations, the six members of the European Economic Community and the four candidates for membership, Britain, Ireland, Denmark and Norway, signed a treaty on the enlarged Common Market day before yesterday at the Egmont Palace In Brussels. Although405 words
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Article122 1972-01-27 4 CRIME: Whenever there is a burglary, robbery or kidnapping, especially when It involves large sums of money, people usually wonder how crime can be committed so easily. Some people do not seem to be aware that indirectly members of the public themselves are responsible for encouraging crime. Failure122 words
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Article124 1972-01-27 4 GCE EXAM: At a glance, the result of the Malay stream In last year's Singapore Cambridge General Certificate of Education Examination is very good. 84.59 per cent of the candidates passed whereas the previous year only 44.1 per cent passed. However, If we look closely we will notice124 words
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Article, Illustration412 1972-01-27 4 Edgar Koh - CINEMA By A Edgar Koh BLIND TERROR starring Mia Farrow (Cathay). Mia Farrow, blind, is left alone in a large house. A maniac killer is on the loose. This horror situation is certainly not new to the screen. Sightless Audrey Hepburn412 words
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Advertisement24 1972-01-27 4 gs I GALA OPENING TONITE Pofo UNBEATABLE THE TOPS'—COOL VISUAL DAZZLE THAT CHALLENGES THE EVE sfcr m What can you buv at SINGAPORE TOKYO24 words
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Article435 1972-01-27 5 They are now in South Vietnam Reuter u Thursday. North Vietnamese tanks reported to have crossed from Laos into South Vietnam in what could be the prelude to a major Communist offensive in the Central Highlands A Saigon High Comspokesman said South Vietnamese warplanesReuter - 435 words
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290 1972-01-27 5 Reuter Vienna, Thursday A 64-year-old Austrian woman doctor yesterday described In Austria's first Auschwitz war-crimes trial how a Nazi S.S. commission systematically selected patients from the Auschwitz prisoners' hospital for the gas chambers. Dr. Ella Llngens, who now works for the Austrian MinistryReuter - 290 words
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171 1972-01-27 5 Jakarta, Thursday—lncreased bilateral military co-operation is expected to be among major topics to be discussed during President Suharto's forthcoming four-day visit to Australia, according to wellinformed sources here. Military talks will touch on. joint military exercises, exchange of armed forces personnel for training purposes,171 words
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Article194 1972-01-27 5 Sydney, Thursday. Peter Pasquale Macari, the 36-year old Englishman who admitted he was the mysterious "Mr. Brown" involved In the $1.5 million Qantas airline bomb hoax, was sentenced yesterday to 15 years In jail. Raymond James Poynting, 29, a barman, was jailed for seven194 words
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Article89 1972-01-27 5 Manila. Thursday. The wile of the chairman of the Board of the Hawaii Visitors' Bureau was robed of $120,000 worth of jewellery yesterday during a stopover in Manila, airport police reported. They said Mrs. Irwin Blckson complained that someone opened a black leather bag containing the jewellery89 words
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Article, Illustration291 1972-01-27 5 New Nation Foreign Service New York, Thursday Incendiary bomb attacks on management agencies which Import Soviet artistic talent touched off fires in two mldtown Manhattan office buildings yesterday, killing a woman employee of iame Impresario Sol Hurok. Hurok and five other people were also injured. News MediaNew Nation Foreign Service - 291 words
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195 1972-01-27 5 Reuter Hong Kong. Thursday— The Peking People's Daily today warned India not to Interfere in China's internal affairs and try to invade Tibet. The warning was contained in an editorial attacking the recent call of the Dalai Lama, who is now inReuter - 195 words
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Article165 1972-01-27 5 Reuter Tokyo, Thursday. The Japanese government has apologised to the visiting Soviet Foreign Minister, Mr. Andrei Gromyko, for an incident here in which a right wing demonstrator threw a firecracker at his motorcade. Police said the firecracker exploded well after Mr. Gromyko's car had passedReuter - 165 words
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Advertisement70 1972-01-27 5 flights to Djakarta everyday Tb Djakarta: FUGHt NO. ML 204 DAYS DAILY DAILY ♦ML 208 DAILY •Effective from 1 February 1972 From Djakarta: DEPART SINGAPORE 8.15 am 2.30pm 5.00pm ARRIVE DJAKARTA 9.10 am 3.25pm 5.55pm FUGHT NO. DAYS TT m DAILY DAILY •ML 207 DAILY •Effective from 1 February 197270 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article679 1972-01-27 6 Ronnie Muntu - From Ronnie Muntu INDONESIA Disillusioned by President Suharto's condemnation of their opposition to the controversial Indonesian-In-Miniature project, Jakarta youths have nevertheless vowed to continue their protest. But there is no doubt their movement has received a severe setback since Suharto's speech on January 6 and679 words
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Article, Illustration2298 1972-01-27 6 Edgar Koh - A professor takes a look at Singapore's statistics and concludes: By Edgar Koh SINGAPORE" A local professor has taken a look at the statistics and has come to the conclusion that Singapore has by no means a mini-economy. Engaging in a little nonmidget thinking,2,298 words
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Article319 1972-01-27 6 Bernardino Ronquillo - From Bernardino Ronquillo PHIMPPINES If all the major proposals now before the Constitutional Convention were to be approved and incorporated in a new charter for the Philippine Republic, they would reshape Filipino society in a manner that would tnfcke a revolution as advocated by radicals, leftists and319 words
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Advertisement128 1972-01-27 6 w w\ r; fs 7 Mm. W! h t'U < on 7/ x ■nt YOU HAVE TO HAVE WIRES CABLES to have power supply, signals transmission, electric circuitry of machines apparatus. And WIRES CABLES are available in a wide assortment from V/ 0 RAZNOIMPORT, Moscow: paper and plastic insulated power128 words
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385 1972-01-27 7 Meeting inevitable* Reuter Tunisia, Thursday President Zulflkar Ali Bhutto of Pakistan yesterday urgently called on Bangla Desh leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to start face-to-face talks. "Sooner or later we will have to meet. This Is inevitable, and the sooner the better," he told aReuter - 385 words
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360 1972-01-27 7 Reuter New Delhi, Thursday Indian tanks, troops, elephants and artillery paraded past a million people here yesterday in a demonstration of the military machine that crushed the Pakistan Army in East Pakistan last month. Official reason for the turnout was the 22nd anniversary ofReuter - 360 words
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Article146 1972-01-27 7 Reuter Paris, Thursday. China has built a multi-mission supersonic combat aircraft, the F-9, capable of flying at twice the speed of sound, the French Air Force magazine Air Actualities said yesterday. The Chinese Air Force has 80 such aircraft In service and China Is building the 10-tonReuter - 146 words
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Article82 1972-01-27 7 Sharjah, Thursday A Sharjah policeman died from his wounds today raising to six—among them the Gulf State's ruler Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed the death toll In Monday's abortive coup staged by a deposed cousin at the ruler's desert palace. Sheikh Khalid, who was found dead82 words
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Article45 1972-01-27 7 London, Thursday.—Lord Carrington, British Defence Secretary, will fly to Rome tonight for a further round of negotiations there tomorrow with Mr. Dom Mlntoff, Maltese Prime Minister, on the question of the continued use of British military bases on the Mediterranean island.45 words
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Article170 1972-01-27 7 Reuter Cairo, Thursday.—Cairo returned to normal today after two days of rioting by students calling for a tougher line against Israel, government, changes and Press freedom. The capital was quiet as Egypt celebrated the Muslim feast of Id Al-Adha. President Sadat, who warned theReuter - 170 words
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Article, Illustration325 1972-01-27 7 Reuter Prague. Thursday—Leaders of the seven Warsaw Pact countries yesterday called for a reduction of troops in Europe, including both foreign troops and the national armies of European countries. The statement appeared to be the first official mention by the pact thatReuter - 325 words
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267 1972-01-27 7 New Nation Foreign Service Belfast, Thursday A massive bomb destroyed a new multi-million dollar telephone exchange centre in Belfast last night, an army spokesman said. The bomb, stuffed with 100 pounds of gelignite demolished the new exchange centre building which was due to open shortly,New Nation Foreign Service - 267 words
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202 1972-01-27 7 Reuter Suva, Thursday—An international group claims to have established an "away from it all republican state on the desolate sea-washed Minerva Reefs, about 450 miles (700 kms) south of Fiji. Fiji has been asked to recognise the republican state, established byReuter - 202 words
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180 1972-01-27 7 Reuter Bogota, Thursday. Rescue squads rushed to a mountain area in northwestern Colombia yesterday where 50 to 60 people are feared dead after a massive landslide started by torrential rains buried 14 houses in the tiny village of San Josecito. Some 300 peopleReuter - 180 words
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Advertisement38 1972-01-27 7 THAI TO AUSTRALIA NON-STOP MYUGHT RIGHTS Departure Singapore every Thursday and Sunday at 11.15 am Departure Sydney every Monday and Friday at 11.10 a.m. THAI International 2nd Floor, John Little's Building Raffles Place Tel. ***** (10 lines) f/vwwjtMrtoMU38 words
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Advertisement47 1972-01-27 7 Ransomes 30" 36" Mastiff with trailing seat, forward and reverse gears and self emptying grassbox. Recommended for the cutting of parks, school grounds and playing fields. Greens mowers. Gang mowers, and other types are also available. ©ISEIAN SINGAPORE TOKYO DEPARTMENT STORE where you can get anything everything47 words
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Article, Illustration5072 1972-01-27 8 Peter Gay - New Nation Education Broadsheet The writing of history may be more of an art than a science, but Professor Gay argues that the art has been moving steadily towards the discipline, objectivity, and self-questioning of science. He reports that current historical writing is very much inIllustration: Kay Stewart - 5,072 words
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Article431 1972-01-27 10 Hanoi's rejection of President Nixon's new eight-point peace plan need not be taken as its last word on the subject though it is clear already that the plan will not immediately break the log-jam at the Paris peace talks. What the plan does is431 words
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'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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Article141 1972-01-27 10 A Journalist colleague gives the following example of the sort of "constipating bureaucracy" which occurs, I suppose, in most states, as it does apparently in Singapore. Believing he might be away at the end of the month, he sent the Central Provident Fund a cheque for January's contribution141 words
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Article32 1972-01-27 10 "Story of Love at Normal Prices," ran the cinema advertisement yesterday. Something for the antivice squad, or just another proof of the stable cost of living in Singapore?32 words
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Article, Illustration686 1972-01-27 10 JACKIE SAM - JACKIE SAM Every application for an employment or professional visit pass is looked into carefully, with approval given only after it is certain that no local man can handle the job. So says the Ministry of Home686 words
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Letters
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Article294 1972-01-27 10 We, the ex-students of the Adult Education Classes at Raffles Institution, do not know for what reasons this centre which had been functioning extremely well without complaints should be terminated. The closure came as a real shock to us and will have serious repercussions on our educational294 words
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Article486 1972-01-27 10 DR. H. H - DR. H. H. Judging from the Press reports, the present Opera tion Snip Snip seems to have reached hysterical proportions. Perhaps it is time for us to cool down and examine the position more rationally. One cannot see how we can ever hope to486 words
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Article154 1972-01-27 10 I retet to a recent article in your paper about some university students campaigning against Operation Snip Snip. I fully endorse the government action. We all know the government attitude towards hipplsm in all its forms which unfortunately include growing of long hair. Why pursue blindly an154 words
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Article60 1972-01-27 10 The two-semester system has been implemented and though schools reopened about a month ago, we are still in the dark about the much "talked about" double promotion for school pupils. This is the great concern of the school teachers, parents and the pupils. Could the Ministry of Education60 words
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Article49 1972-01-27 10 In a recent publication of your paper, reference was made to an Increase in pay of all classes of government servants, including Division IV. We are eager to know whether Division TV servants in hospitals are to benefit from the pay increase as announced. INTERESTED, Singapore 10.49 words
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Article77 1972-01-27 10 KOH LIAN HWI - KOH LIAN HWI I refer to the complaint by Bus Commuter (NN, Jan. li) and have to point out that it is improper for a bus conductor, in the performance of his duties, to sit on the hand rail of a bus and chat with friends. The77 words
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Article77 1972-01-27 10 L. S. SOONG - L. S. SOONG Nobody is perfect—everybody is liable to make mistakes either accidentally or without his or her knowledge. Sometimes we cannot see our own mistakes, but it is easier for others to see them Even well-known foreign musicians who performed in Singapore were criticised for some77 words
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Article97 1972-01-27 10 Office workers and shopowners in Orchard Road have discovered a plan to beat the pay-as-you-park scheme, They dump their vehicles in Oxley Mansions courtyard. This is happening daily much to the annoyance of the residents who are often "robbed" of their parking lots. Although a "No97 words
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Article221 1972-01-27 10 The man in-charge of the ABS routes 70/71 movement at Lorong 5 bus terminus must be a real Irresponsible person. Many a time the commuters have the awful experience of boarding the bus that takes more than half hour to move. This is not because221 words
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Miscellaneous17 1972-01-27 10 a SOMETiweS I "WINK. Vew. ARE Moßt fNTBJjESTTD IH "TOE &fe>UHATfoMAU PfceMCT THAN VoU ARE IN ME17 words
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A LOOK AT THINGS OF THE PAST
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1031 1972-01-27 11 David Haskell - Fipom David Haskell United Press International Three rocks found near Popham Beach in the state of Maine and apparently inscribed with ancient Norse writing may be the first authentic evidence of Viking contact with the continental United States. Some experts are convincedUnited Press International - 1,031 words
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726 1972-01-27 11 Gerard Loughran - From Gerard Loughran United Press International The story of the Tower of Babel Is all a mistake, archaeologists believe. Man was not challenging God by trying to build a tower to heaven. He was offering him a stepladder to earth. Probably It wasUnited Press International - 726 words
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Article, Illustration1002 1972-01-27 11 Stanley Meisler - From Stanley Meisler Los Angeles Times When explorers came upon the monumental, aged ruins of Zimbabwe in the late 19th century, they were sure these great stone structures were built by Arabs or King Solomon or ancient Greeks or Phoenicians orLos Angeles Times - 1,002 words
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378 1972-01-27 11 Jan Bushinsky - From Jan Bushinsky Melbourne Herald The first archaeological evidence of an Israelite presence in the Sinai peninsula has been discovered by a team of Israeli archaeologists exploring the pre-1967 frontier between Israel and Egypt. According to the current bulletin issued by the government'sMelbourne Herald - 378 words
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411 1972-01-27 11 Raymond Wilkinson - From Raymond Wilkinson United Press International This small community isolated from the world except for a small mountain trail is thought to be the only place on earth where the residents speak Aramic the collection of Semitic languages and dir.lects spoken in the time ofUnited Press International - 411 words
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416 1972-01-27 11 Mathis Chazanov - From Mathis Chazanov United Press International The full story of Hebron, the original capital of the biblical King David, has waited 5,500 years for discovery and now must await the fate of Israelioccupied Jordan. Prof. Philip Hammond has abandoned his spadework at the siteUnited Press International - 416 words
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BUSINESS AND FINANCE
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Article, Illustration391 1972-01-27 12 Mr. Sonny Giam has been appointed Advertising and Sales Promotion Manager In Kodak (Malaya) fie. limited, Singapore. Mr. Glam joined Kodak (Malaya) In 1956 as an advertising trainee. In 1963, he was promoted to the post of co-ordlnator of Kodak advertising and public relations and attended a three-week semi-391 words
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303 1972-01-27 12 The tourist industry In Indonesia Is expected to grow significantly In the future, says a report by the Chase Manhattan Bank. Indonesia expects to draw an annual total of over 1.06 million tourists by 1978, a more than eightfold Increase over the 1970 inflow303 words
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Article218 1972-01-27 12 Allied Chem 80% Alcoa. Am Brands JJ* Am CU Am Motors AT A T 4514 A P Anaconda W* Avon W Beth Steel 80% Booias 88% Catarp Trao 48 Chrysler Coca-Cola 114% Control Data 85% Cora Ol Wlu 188% Door Cftsm MM DuFant 1»0% B Kodak 4*14218 words
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Article51 1972-01-27 12 Singapore's first Japanese joint venture department, store, Isetan, will be officially opened by the Finance Minister, Mr. Bon Sul Sen, on Sunday. Mr. Fukuhei Kato, vicepresident of Isetan Japan, will be president of the Singapore store. He will fly out here in time for the51 words
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Article, Illustration599 1972-01-27 12 S.C. Chan - By S.C. Chan Knching, Thursday Taiwan is keen on more bilateral tra -de with Sarawak. This Is the Impression given by Taiwan's Consul* irGeneral Mr. C.J. Chang during a visit last week. Sarawak has been onet of his country's prlncl pal trading partners for599 words
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Business Abroad
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153 1972-01-27 12 TOKYO, Thurs. Finance Minister. Mr. Miklo Mizuta said yesterday it would take two years for the multilateral currency realignment of last December to produce its full effects. In the next year or two, Japan will continue to accumulate dollars through good export business, while the153 words
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Article74 1972-01-27 12 LONDON: The supply/ demand position for primary tin was almost matched during the first nine months of 1971, according to the latest statistics from the International Tin Council. Consumption increased by 1.7 per cent during the period to 138,000 metric tons (against 135,000 tons), with74 words
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Article55 1972-01-27 12 JAKABTA: Indonesia hopes to become self-suffi-cient in sugar this year, doing away with the need for annual sugar Imports of 80,000 tons. Mr. Muluk Lubls, directorgeneral of State Plantations, said the country's annual sugar production, at present about 850,000 tons, was expected to Increase by55 words
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Article58 1972-01-27 12 COLOMBO: Four tractors plus a lorry and trailer were delivered to the Ceylon army yesterday as the first part of a US$3 million gift from the United States army. The consignment would also include aircraft, helicopters, and motor .vehicles. The equipment would be used for peaceful purpose, Mr.58 words
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Article40 1972-01-27 12 TAIFEH: Nationalist China recorded a favourable international trade balance of U*****330,000 ($587,490,000) last year out of .a total trade volume of U554,085 million ($12,255 million), according to a report released by the Central Bank of Nationalist China yesterday.40 words
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216 1972-01-27 12 Bharathi Mohan - Bharathi Mohan The Singapore Association of Shipbuilders and Repairers (SASAR) today conferred honorary associate membership to five shipping classification societies from America, Britain, Indonesia, Japan and Norway. They are the American Bureau of Shipping, Lloyd's Register of Shipping, Biro Klasslfikasi Indonesia, Nippon Kaljl Kyokal and216 words
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Article57 1972-01-27 12 A 100-strong team will forge and foster the Image of Singapore In the forthcoming PATA conference In Malaysia. .The Singapore delegation will be led by the chairman or the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board, Tan Sri Runme Shaw. Various hotels and travel agencies and promoters are represented57 words
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237 1972-01-27 12 United Press International New York, Thursday The stock market gave way to profit taking yesterday and finished lower for the sixth consecutive session in moderate trading on the New York Stock Exchange. At the final bell, the Dow Jones Industrial average was down 5.57United Press International - 237 words
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185 1972-01-27 12 Reuter London, Thursday Equities closed quietly firm with second line stocks particularly favoured. At 3 p.m. the Financial Times index had risen 2.2 at 491.6. Leaders were narrowly mixed but Fisons and Bats finned. Hawker and Joseph Lucas met investment demand. Decca advanced onReuter - 185 words
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Article123 1972-01-27 12 Lee Wah Bank and its subsidiaries made a net profit of $359,000 in 1970 compared with $304,000 in 1969. Profits were maintained around the 1970 levels. The bank had to write off $630,000 owing to defalcation by employees. Loans and advances stooa at $150.2 million on123 words
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Article349 1972-01-27 13 Presented by Vienna, Thursday Every Austrian couple that marries will be sure of at least one gift $lBOO in cash from the government. The payment,, with no strings attached, was a campaign pledge by the Austrian Socialist Party, which won the parliamentary elections in349 words
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Article, Illustration120 1972-01-27 13 Trim figures are for showing off with a woisted dress, o skirt which flares to just above the knee and shirred, stretch top that hugs. Belts no longer sit hovering on the hips. They're on the waist, making even casual clothes look smart. So if you120 words
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603 1972-01-27 13 LET YOUR DOCTOR TAKE YOUR WORRIES OFF YOUR SHOULDERS GOOD HEALTH by TABIB Last week I wrote about a particular type of anxiety reaction the phobia. This week I will deal overall with ,a condition which is probably as disabling in terms of603 words
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Article809 1972-01-27 13 FRANCES DOWSETT - But his wife should help to make half the loaf FRANCES DOWSETT My corny, shortsighted, over-glamour-ised marriage guidance book of 10 years ago had one good piece of advice to offer: "If the new bride thinks that all she has to do is to sit back and relax809 words
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Article341 1972-01-27 13 cuisine If you believe that potatoes are high in calories, you'll be happy to learn that they are not. A medium-sized potato has about 90 calories, as much as half a grapefruit and less than many cereal grains and vegetables. But that's only part of341 words
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Advertisement111 1972-01-27 13 < if ':S£ HS? eSar.»Ss?«'# 1' o TATUNG TOP QUALITY HOME APPLIANCES FROM TAIWAN, THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA.MOST POPULAR THROUGHOUT 80 COUNTRIES AFTER-SALE SERVICE GUARANTEED. TAI YONG ELECTRIC CO T ASHING CO. (PTE LTD TATUINJG ELECTRICAL SERVICE CENTRE UNIMPEX (S) PTE LTD VERECO TEMPERED TABLE GLASSWARE II \*r A SHOCK111 words
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Article, Illustration66 1972-01-27 14 You have exactly 59 days to prepare for the New Nation Big Walk on March 26. The main event of the walk is from the 13| mile stone Woodlands Road In Bukit Timah right down to the Farrer Park Athletic Centre. So, get cracking66 words
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Article629 1972-01-27 14 ERIC COOPER - THE SQUASH RACKET WITH ERIC COOPER The fast growing number of squash enthusiasts in the Republic may have an opportunity to see the world champion in action! During March, Geoff Hunt will be returning to Australia after competing in the British Open Championship for the629 words
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Article320 1972-01-27 14 Dear Sir, The individual who is keen to participate in games has very little opportunity, if any. Often, his enthusiasm is so dampened by indifferent sports bodies that he gives up and joins the inactive group the spectators. All the efforts of our sports320 words
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Article75 1972-01-27 14 London, Thursday Jackie Turpin, voted Britain's best boxing prospect of 1971, was knocked out in two rounds last night by American welterweight Frankie Lewis. Turpin, nephew of former world middleweight champion Randolph Turpin, had racked up 13 successive lnslde-the-dlstance victories in a "comeback" campaign before last75 words
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Article170 1972-01-27 14 London, Thursday.—Stoke City dramatically qualified for the English League Cup final when they beat Westham United 3-2 in a thrilling replay here last night. After four matches and 420 minutes football, Stoke finally defeated their rivals 5-4 on aggregate—thanks to a second half goal from Terry170 words
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Advertisement193 1972-01-27 14 DANCING. DANCING, LATIN SOCIAL DANCING. Sunday beginner's class for February, commencing 30/1/72, 4.00 pm—6.oo pm. $l5/-. Individual tuition from 4.30 pm daily. Please call: *****/*****8, Mr. Soon, Joon Anne School. EDUCATION EVENING CLASSES AT SECRETARIUS New classes commencing 2nd February Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays. SHORTHAND THEORY: For those making a stort193 words
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Advertisement306 1972-01-27 14 HOUSES i. LAND WANTED FORTUNA REALTY (PTE) LIMITED, 124 Serongoon Rood, our property department will accept high offer for purchasing of land or bungalows. Must be vocant pos--30 session. Phone Miss Lim, *****, Singapore. MACHINERY PLANT FOR SALE 2 UNITS P H 355CTC Mobile truck crane, 25 tons lifting capacity,306 words
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Miscellaneous466 1972-01-27 14 NEW NATION CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Fiber for rope. 5 Feminine title. 9 Turn back. 14 Indian. 15 Troops. 16 Quarter-round molding. 17 Popular dog star. 19 Fabricator. 20 An understanding. 21 Kind of school. 23 Political get-together. 25 United. 26 Frozen dessert. 29 Jets. 34 Capital of Morocco. 35 Ski466 words
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267 1972-01-27 15 From Blue Peter in Kuala Lumpur, Thursday Jumbo Jet (Wilson) did a splendid trial on a good track here this morning. Accompanied by stablemate Orchid Venture, Jumbo Jet sprinted over 3f in 39 1/5 finishing with aulte a bit in hand. Sincerity267 words
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Article1437 1972-01-27 15 .IUJH 2.0 CLASS 4, DIV. 4 6F IIiQJUi ($7,000 $4,900 to winner) 1 ***** DIGNITARY a (TKC) Samsuri 6 9.0 (d 2 +6) Sublan 10 2 ***** ISABELLB a (Isabelle) Heddle 4 8-11 (dd -I>P Chlam 8 3 CAN CAN (Hakka) Bougoure 3 8.9 L. Johnson 111,437 words
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Article, Illustration35 1972-01-27 15 shows Kampong Glam goalkeeper (in white jersey) clearing the ball from the attack of Hampshire "B" (in stripe jersey) during their friendly match at the Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday.35 words
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387 1972-01-27 15 Tokyo, Thursday. The bluk of the United States team for the Winter 01ym J pic Games at the Saporo arrived yesterday, refusing to predict how many medals they will win. The contingent of almost 170 competitors and officials stayed an unscheduled night in Tokyo387 words
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656 1972-01-27 15 Ronnie Muntu - From Ronnie Muntu in Jakarta Indonesia is not ready yet to join in the South East Asia Peninsular (SEAP). Games or any other subregional games at the present moment, according to leading sports personalities in Jakarta. Commenting on reports that Malaysia and Singapore wanted656 words
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352 1972-01-27 15 Monte Carlo, Thursday— The second stage of the Monte Carlo Auto Rally finished in near total confusion yesterday with unofficial standings putting Sweden's Ove Andersson In the lead in a French Alpine Renault. Rally officials warned that because of a breakdown In communications with outlying352 words
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Article125 1972-01-27 15 New York, Thursday.— With three events over, George Archer tops the Professional Golf Association money list with $144,000. Archer won the year's first event, the L«A. open, and was runner-up to Miller Barber after the playoff In last week's Tucson open. The $15,000 Archer and Barder125 words
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Article31 1972-01-27 15 Vienna, Thursday. Mainland Chinese table tennis players suffered defeats In the Romanian Table Tennis Championships which ended at Cluj, Romania, on Tuesday night, the news agency press said yesterday.31 words
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Article29 1972-01-27 15 London, Thnday Results of Rofby Union matches yesterday were: Camhrftdfe University six Reyml Air Force IS. Oxford University three the Army eight. Royal Nary 11 Hampshire I.29 words
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428 1972-01-27 15 Sonny Yap - By Sonny Yap The Singapore Schools' Sports Council has released its grimmest code of conduct to date for all players and spectators, as part of an all-out drive to snuff out unruliness and violence on the playing grounds. The SSSC's newlyelected secretary, Mr. Tan428 words
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Article190 1972-01-27 15 The draw and starting times for the SICC gold medal competition at the Bukit course on Saturday ls:lst TEE. 1.15: 8. B. Hunt (20); A. B. Reich (19); P. C. Yow (18). 1.21: U. P. Lashomb (12); W. Clench (12); Cheah Hong Lim (14). 1.27: R. Tapuke190 words
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Miscellaneous562 1972-01-27 15 i -Cut al«t| aette* tats NEW NATION MONEYWORDS V* THURSDAY Cat Mrt ail |n wit* atkar cuius Pastiai iastractiaas wear kelaw. (Mr./Mrs./Misj). FILL IN 31: L -C»t alMg lottcl IiWCS -J CLUES FOR V-4 1. Mother's itttmpti to 4. Carriage with folding t*en-oge daughter My top. no* bt tpprtciotad. 2.562 words
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555 1972-01-27 16 MAJESTY OF EVEREST FOR ARMCHAIR ADVENTURERS United Press Internationall Flabby tourists with fat wallets today can tread trails In the mlghtly Himalayas that once were reserved for the world's Jt>est mountain climbers.' Japanese Investors have opened a tourist hotel In Nepal nearUnited Press Internationall - 555 words
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Article, Illustration57 1972-01-27 16 Pretty Taiwanese singer Theresa Teng is 17 going on 18. Come Saturday and she'll be a year older. Theresa will celebrate her birthday with a charity performance held in conjunction with the month-long Macpherson Exposition '72 at the Gay World Stadium. For charity's sake, Theresa is interrupting her57 words
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Article50 1972-01-27 16 The village of Willich in rural West Germany has bought its volunteer fire chief a red bicycle—and called it progress. A town spokesman said the residents decided the chief could travel faster on the bicycle than by car to the fire station 100 yards from his home.50 words
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147 1972-01-27 16 Alf Long bought a round of drinks for his mates In the pub and finished up $l2OO better off. In his change he was given a coin worth that much a two-pence piece made of silver Instead of bronze. Alf, 56, a builder147 words
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Article61 1972-01-27 16 Tokyo's Regional Council for City Planning has approved the construction of what Is said will be the tallest and largest building In Japan. The building, to go up at the metropolitan subcentre of Shlnjuku, will be 288 metres (945 feet) high with 55 storeys above ground and61 words
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Article125 1972-01-27 16 Thailand's official rainmaker has invented a macnine to dispel the fog when Britain's Queen Elizabeth visits the mountainous province of Chiang Mai next month. M. R. Teparit Devakul. who has a government contract for producing rain artificially to aid farmers, said his anti-fog machine125 words
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Article47 1972-01-27 16 AH FOOK: If Singaporeans were encouraged to speak Singapo re English, we'll soon murder the language by punctuating it with "yes lah" and "no lah." MEI LIN: I disagree. It's a matter of dropping our mannerisms and I'm sure we can do that easily, lah.47 words
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Article149 1972-01-27 16 Today Is Thursday. January 27, the 27th day of 1972 with 339 to follow. THE MOON: Approaching its full phase. THE MORNING STARS: Mercury and Jupiter. THE EVENING STARS: Venus, Mars and Saturn. Those born on this date are under the sign of Aquarius. American pioneer labour organiser Bam149 words
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Article90 1972-01-27 16 Film star Brigitte Bardot, 38, is to take her younger sister Mijanou to court in Paris in a bid to settle a dispute over an apartment. She is seeking a couit order for Mijanou to leave the flat on the fashionable left bank which she owns.90 words
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Miscellaneous463 1972-01-27 16 S Siagapara 3.00 Opening and Where the Heart Is 3.20 Nam Isalnyarkal—featuring: Nlthlanandam (Rpt) 3.35 It's Happening in Singapore (C—Rpt) 3.50 Housewives' Matinee The Great Lover (Mandarin, Pt. 2) 4.50 Close 6.00 Opening and Dr. Who 6.30 News In Brief 6.35 What Others Say (C) 7.00 Fury, 7.25 Smoking and463 words
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Miscellaneous27 1972-01-27 16 SHORT RIBS r» n i, 1 SNIFFY By Frank O'Neal 32 ivS a EASY 10 SEE J FLUNKEP gLKTKICJTyATWnomFT SCHOOL/ 1 4 Zf ■vl I i* i27 words
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Miscellaneous450 1972-01-27 16 Trust your lucky star IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are Inclined to worry more than Is good for you. Rather than work, towards the resolution of your problems, you often merely sit and think about them, for getting that It generally takes something more than a knack for450 words
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