New Nation, 11 February 1972
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Title Section17 1972-02-11 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Friday evening, February 11, 1972 No. 326 Price 15 cents SINGAPORE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1117 words
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Article13 1972-02-11 1 Police reported 59 accidents yesterday. Nine were serious and one fatal.13 words
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Article134 1972-02-11 1 The share market was fairly active this morning. Trading was selective. Industrials were generally firm. Pegi moved up two cents to $3.08. M. Banking and U. 0.8. held at $2.53 and $5.95 respectively. D.BJ3. was up one cent to $1.25. Ben Co. gained two cents to $2.43.134 words
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Article51 1972-02-11 1 LAIE NEWS Belfast. Friday Two British soldiers were killed and another seriously wounded when their vehicle was blown ud near the border town of Newry last night. Their deaths bring the total number of soldiers killed in Northern Ireland since the army was brought in 1969 to51 words
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Article, Illustration182 1972-02-11 1 The first ship chartered by China to help Singapore shippers break the "monopolistic stranglehold" of the Far Eastern Freight Conference berthed at the Port of Singapore Authority today. The 10,000-ton Vlrparzar, a Yugoslav vessel registered at the port of Bar, sailed in at 3 a.m. with182 words
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188 1972-02-11 1 New Nation Foreign Service Saigon, Friday.—A fierce battle was today reported underway for an Isolated milita outpost in central Vietnam with heavy casualties on both sides. South Vietnamese military sources said that 10 government infantrymen were killed and 13 wounded in efTorts toNew Nation Foreign Service - 188 words
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Article45 1972-02-11 1 Jakarta, Friday President Suharto described the demonstrations against him in Australia on Wednesday as a Communist challenge against his regime, Antara news agency reported today. "This proves that we must oe on the constant alert against Communists," Antara quoted the President as saying.45 words
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Article526 1972-02-11 1 No news about Peking meetings till discussions are over Reuter Washington, Friday Total secrecy will surround President Nixon's talks in Peking this month. Mr. Nixon said today that no announcement on the agenda would be made before the meetings began. A communique would be issued atReuter - 526 words
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Article321 1972-02-11 1 V.K. Chin - By V.K.Chin Kuala Lumpur. Friday. Several political parties have come out in support of the National Union of Journalists' call for more top posts in local newspapers to be Malayslanlsed. The Deputy Minister of Labour and Manpower, Mr. Lee San Choon, told Parliament yesterday that the321 words
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Article39 1972-02-11 1 Sapporo, Friday. The International Ice Hockey Federation today suspended West Germany Ice hockey captain Alls Schloder for taking drugs before an Olympic match. But the federation decided to take no action against the West German team.39 words
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96 1972-02-11 1 United Press International Tehran, Friday An avalanche completely burled the village of Sekhlabad yesterday and first reports said that more than 4000 people were missing. The moving mountain of snow swept down on the village in the arda of Ardekan, burying the area underUnited Press International - 96 words
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Article29 1972-02-11 1 Port Moresby, Friday.— Floods cascading down a mountainside wiped out an entire Papuan village after/ 50 inches (127 cm) of rain fell in four days.29 words
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157 1972-02-11 1 Kuala Lumpur, Friday.— Malaysian Communications Minister, Tan Sri Sardon, said this morning there could be greater co-opera-tion between Malaysip and Singapore In aviation matters "if there is fair play." He made this statement to reporters when he met Singapore Communications Minister, Mr. Yong157 words
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Article37 1972-02-11 1 Abu Dhabi, Friday.—The Truclal State of Ras A 1 Khalmah has Joined the Gulf union of Arab emirates, becoming the seventh member of the federation formed after Britain withdrew from the area last December.37 words
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Article277 1972-02-11 1 Singapore is consulting Its ASEAN partners on the question of recognising Bangla Desh. According to diplomatic sources in Kuala Lumpur, ASEAN countries are also In consultation on the possibility of a joint recog nltlon. The joint recognition Is being delayed by Indonesia which Is277 words
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Advertisement58 1972-02-11 1 <*«• v c •v > <S f ,v~ .r >,. r y<> <C s >* iL A diner's stake is in his steak. Tender succulent, air-flown steaks specially grilled to your pleasure. And ser.fi t)y charming sarong-clad waitresses Foij r course set lunch served daily Our Chef's Specialities: Wednesdays Ox-tail58 words
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213 1972-02-11 2 N a ny a n g University Council has finalised its draft constitution for the reinstitution of the Nantah Students' Union dissolved in 1964. At an emergency meeting chaired by Mr. Wee Choyaw it decided to present the draft for acceptance by the Constitution213 words
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Article20 1972-02-11 2 The police band will perform at the Macßitchle Reservoir Park on Sunday from 5.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.20 words
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Article170 1972-02-11 2 Lee Yew Meng - Inspection squads raid night bazaars By Lee Yew Meng The Hawker Department has stepped up its operations to stamp out illegal hawking during Chinese New Year. Inspectors are making regular raids at night bazaars. Licensed hawkers and shopkeepers have com- plained that their trade has170 words
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Article365 1972-02-11 2 Ng Foo Ngok - 'But area trade weak' By Ng Foo Ngok Kuala Lumpur, Friday.— Singapore has adopted a much more business-like approach to Tourism In the last year, according to PATA's executive director, Mr. Marvin Plake. However, he told a Press conference here that generally the tourist industry365 words
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Article48 1972-02-11 2 About 30 journalists will accompany Queen Elizabeth when she arrives in Singapore for a three-day State visit. The journalists are from British newspapers, radio and television, and magazines. They will arrive In Singapore on a charter flight and stay at the Shangri-La Hotel.48 words
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Article15 1972-02-11 2 Esso has Installed a new $1.5 million computer at its Pulau Ayer Chawan refinery.15 words
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Article, Illustration236 1972-02-11 2 The long hair ban will not hurt Singapore's tourist traffic. This is the view of three young girls who have dropped In on a world tour. Miss Patricia Baker, 23, and Miss Lynette Lloyd. 21, both Canadians, and Miss Janet Larson, 23, from America, claimed236 words
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Article208 1972-02-11 2 Talks on a new wage system between the Singapore Lighter Owners' Association and the Singapore Industrial Labour Organisation representing lightermen will resume on February 18. Disclosing this today,- a. spokesman of the Lighter Owners' Association said: "The old collective agreement between lighter owners and the208 words
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Article69 1972-02-11 2 Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials are trying to trace the relatives of a Chinese seaman" "who fell to deallt from his hotel room in Denmark on January 31. The man was Ngiam Seng Kwang, 47. His last-known Singapore address was 33, Purvis Street. He was employed on a69 words
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Article, Illustration145 1972-02-11 2 It wasn't long ago that many people said love letters were a thing of the past, but these newlyweds can prove otherwise. Love letters were instrumental in bringing together Awang Hassan bin Pehin Orang Kaya diOadong, 32, of Brunei, and his bride, the former Korean Miss145 words
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Article63 1972-02-11 2 Police have detained 23 men In the Beach Road area following a $2OOO robbery in Circuit Road yesterday. Five youths, armed with daggers and parangs, held up Madam Khoo Mia and her son Yong Chee Chow, 19, and escaped with cash and jewellery. But they left63 words
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318 1972-02-11 2 Pakir Singh - By Pakir Singh The official appointment of Dato Hajl Mohamed Asrl bin Hajl Muda as the first leader of the Opposition In the Malaysian Parliament has disappointed the Democratic Action Party. The DAP, which is the largest opposition party in Parliament (13 seats), had318 words
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Article51 1972-02-11 2 The fourth concert in the Music for Everyone series, organised by the Ministry of Culture, will be held at the Conference Hall on Febiuary 20 at 4 p.m. Tickets at $1 for adults and 50 cents for children are available at the National Library and the Victoria51 words
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Advertisement93 1972-02-11 2 STARTING 15th FEB. 72 BONUS TREAT FOR OUR CUSTOMERS THIS CHINESE NEW YEAR AT THE BAR CS=* WA T CH for FURTHER ANNOUNCEMENT t t Jzf°t> J J y* 1 \WMV-y 'j* 7VI HOLDS A 2ESTFOL OF for young and old Nature's best mixture of apple cider and honey Resists93 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous111 1972-02-11 2 Temperatures In world cities yesterday: Singapore Singapore's weather forecast from 1 pm. to 6 p.m. Fair. The weather for the 24 hours to 8 a.m. today. Max. temp. 26.2 C. Min. temp. 22.9 C. Total rainfall for the month to date 70.1 mm. Total rain days for the month to111 words
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Miscellaneous140 1972-02-11 2 At the cinema Capitol: A Coffin for Count Dracula—l.4s, 4, 6.30, 9.30 pjn. Cathay: The One and Only Genuine Original Family Band—l.3o, 4, 6.30, 9.30 p.m. Globe: 80 3teps to Jonah —1.45, 4, 7, 9.15 p.m. Imperial: Adventure of I-Have-Come and I Have Come Again—2, 7.30 p.m. Jurong Drive-In: Please140 words
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Miscellaneous340 1972-02-11 2 Yesterday's photograph in our How Well Do You Know Singapore Quiz showed a wall decoration on the Capitol building. Mr. P. KolandaraJ, a clerk, of 21, Lorong Pisang Em as, Singapore, 21, was the first reader to call with the correct answer. He wins the first prize of $15. The340 words
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Advertisement363 1972-02-11 3 Revlon introduces blowing Embers' turned-down colors for lips,eyes,nails... Cosmetics are a fashion accessory and they cannot be out of tune with the current fashion colors. But gone are the days when a color statement was a new shade of lipstick and nail enamel. Today a shade promotion is a choice363 words
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Advertisement397 1972-02-11 4 Revlon also announces the introduction in it's Ultima II couture collection: THE SENSUOUS SIENNA FACE, A MODERN ART FORM v v vJK, j K *>7 v 9 *Vi r»t k'.sk£f. mm. V v\ MU "5 N :3£ v > If v'-r.>-v -v V_V V ..< n. -V. >';;''"V*■ o r397 words
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Article342 1972-02-11 5 Swiss help sought Reuter Islamabad, Friday The Pakistan government has urged the Swiss Embassy here to call India's attention to the deteriorating situation on the West Pak-istan-India borders. An official announcement said yesterday that the government has voiced again its "serious concern" to the SwissReuter - 342 words
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255 1972-02-11 5 Reuter Paris, Friday. French President Georges Pompl dou and West German Chancellor Willy Brandt yesterday called for quick movement towards mone tary and economic union in Western Europe. In speeches here following their first meeting of two days of summit talks, both leadersReuter - 255 words
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Article72 1972-02-11 5 Colombo, Friday.—lmmigration authorities have been told to stiffen entry requirements for visitors, the Minister of Shipping and Tourism, Mr. Punchi Kalwalla, said yesterday. Airlines will be told to inform passengers they must have a return ticket, or show they can buy one, before they can enter Ceylon.72 words
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Article63 1972-02-11 5 Los Angeles, Friday. A team of five and 10 American doctors will go to Bangla Desh next week to train local doctors and midwives in a new abortion method. Medical researcher Harvey Karman, 47, said he understood the team would be part of a worldwide medical63 words
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Article, Illustration299 1972-02-11 5 United Press International New York, Friday. i Beautiful Danish folk i singer Nina van Pallandt i arrived here yesterday to i tell a grand jury she never saw author Clifford Irving with Howard Hughes in Mexico, but she said It was "ridiculous" toUnited Press International - 299 words
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Article, Illustration59 1972-02-11 5 Sukhumi, the capital of Soviet Abkhazia, is in the tropics—and is normally a city where there is never any winter. But this winter it has been hit by-sub-zero temperatures and snow. The green tropical palms have been covered in a white mantle of, snow and the usually sunbaked59 words
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Article186 1972-02-11 5 Salisbury, Friday—Rhodesia's two extreme rightwing political parties last night formed a unified white opposition front to the lan smith government. The union of the Republican Alliance and the Rhodeslan National Party came at the climax of a mass right-wing rally called to fight the proposals for186 words
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Article265 1972-02-11 5 Peking, Friday.—Western residents of Peking were Inundated with telephone calls yesterday when a regular telephone link opened between the Chinese capital and Hong Kong. First call out of the British colony was believed to have been received by Britain's new Charge d'Affaires here, Mr. John265 words
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209 1972-02-11 5 Manit Jeer - By Manit Jeer Bangkok, Friday.—ASEAN countries have agreed In principle for Bangkok to be the site of the central office for the five-nation association in a collective approach towards the European Economic Community (EEC), informed sources said yesterday. The official approach was made209 words
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Advertisement141 1972-02-11 5 MORiQieu air conditioners for those WHO MSISt Oil that extra SILENT QUALITY ■r si /r r> v «dH -5^ nl. m >•- Silent! Durable! Furniture Fashioned! Available from 70,500 BTU upwards Years from now you'll be glad it's a NORGE! Supplied and Serviced by:Ningz International CPtel Limited HEAD OFFICE SHOWROOM:141 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration891 1972-02-11 6 Martin Stuart - From Martin Stuart United Press International BAMGt.A Dt SH Ban g 1 a Desh has transport facilities to move from its port* less than one filth of the reUtr foods the government his requested for 197# afcd there is a dange? goodsUnited Press International - 891 words
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725 1972-02-11 6 Peter Osnos - 1971 TOTAL DOWN ALMOST 50 PER CENT From Peter Osnos Washington Post SOUTH VIETNAM The number of Viet Cong rallying to the Saigon government side a favoured index in the past to the progress of pacification—dropped last year to about half of whatWashington Post - 725 words
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Article175 1972-02-11 6 In yesterday's backgounder on wages councils, certain portions of the report concerning the Netherlands' new wage determination system were Inadvertently omitted. Under this new system, evolved in is6s, tne reports of the Social and Economic Council would continue to play an Important part in the country's wages policy.175 words
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Article, Illustration620 1972-02-11 6 Ong Choo Suat - Presented by Ong Choo Suat If you ever find your coins too heavy to carry around, you may be surprised to know that there were much heavier forms of currently being used in Malaya in the 19th century. In the Illustration are examples of620 words
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Advertisement104 1972-02-11 6 II the solution to your problem is simple, safe and inexpensive. It is a liquid called APAFORM already a resounding wccess in Eiltope, j& APAFOItM £oot Deodorant months of self-assurance in one bottle. Avtihbtefit all leading Drugstores/Pharmacy Sole Agefifi MULLER frfttfPPS (F.E.) SDN. BHD. Singapore, nlfptjKJliie ***** v., P I:104 words
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238 1972-02-11 7 'Backs aggression' claim United Press International Peking, Friday China today accused the Japanese Premier, Mr. Elsaku Sato, of supporting US "imperialiists In their acts of aggression and war in Japan, Indo-Chlna and other parts of the Far East." The New China newsUnited Press International - 238 words
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299 1972-02-11 7 Reuter Bangkok, Friday. Britain's Queen Elizabeth lost her chance to feed a piece of sugar cane to a white elephant at a glittering banquet here when the rare beast threw a tantrum and squashed a police car. The presence of the whiteReuter - 299 words
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Article, Illustration239 1972-02-11 7 United Press International Bangkok, Friday. Queen Elizabeth n Is making part of her State journey In South-East Asia aboard the Royal yacht Britannia, a floating palace which she commissioned In 1953 and which has logged more than 500,000 miles in serving the British royal family. The redUnited Press International - 239 words
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119 1972-02-11 7 Reuter Rome, Friday—ltaly yesterday appeared to be moving Inexorably towards a general election following the failure of the four cen-tre-left parties to form a new coalition government. The Prime Ministerdesignate, Mr. Giullo Andreottl, a 53-year-old Christian Democrat, reported to President Giovanni Leone onReuter - 119 words
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94 1972-02-11 7 Colombo. Friday—Ceylon will pay £30.51 (about $220) a ton for rice this year under a rubber-rice barter agreement with China to be signed here later this month, a Trade Ministry spokesman said yesterday. The new price is £3.25 (about $2l) a ton94 words
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Article162 1972-02-11 7 United Press International New York, Friday.—A 75-year-old Californian oldage. pensioner was sentenced to prison on Wednesday for operating a house of prostitution. He was also found guilty of being one of 17 men to have sexual relations with a 15-year-old girl one night at hisUnited Press International - 162 words
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Article21 1972-02-11 7 Havana, Friday. The Cuban government yesterday announced its intention to recognise the new nation of Bangla Desh.21 words
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Article, Illustration59 1972-02-11 7 Apollo 16 crewmen, from left, Tom Mattingly, mission commander John Young and Charles Duke prepare to enter an Apollo command module for training in the Gulf of Mexico. The training allows the astronauts to become familiar with escape procedures while on the open seas. The Apollo 16 lunar59 words
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208 1972-02-11 7 United Press International Washington. Thursday— President Nixon told a news conference yesterday that the investigation into who leaked top secret White House documents on the India-Pakistan war to columnist Jack Anderson is still going on. "You can be sure anUnited Press International - 208 words
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Article43 1972-02-11 7 Moscow, Friday. Marshal Nlkoall Ivanovlch Krylov, chief of Russia's strategic rocket forces, has died, Tass news agency reported yesterday. The 69-year-old Marshal joined the Red army soon after the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution and fought in the ensuing civil war.43 words
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Article342 1972-02-11 7 Reuter London, Friday. Power cuts swept through Britain yesterday leaving millions of people without lights as talks to end the 32-day old national coal strike broke down completely. For the first time since the strike began, electricity boards across England and Wales had toReuter - 342 words
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Advertisement119 1972-02-11 7 LAST 3 DAYS ROBINSONS Ang Pow Special Offer of 15% discount on Action Chairs from Parker-Knoll'-TheSnoozer TheStrone. Norton Is Rediner Fbrker-Knolls collection of armchairs that rock, swivel or recline. Ang Pew special offers up to 33i discount ore also available in all departments. exclusive to ROBINSONS Raffles Place, Singapore 1.119 words
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Article502 1972-02-11 8 The United States had already, at the end of November, assured the trading nations of the world gathered In the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) that It would favour another round of universal tariff cuts. Now, following the new US-Japan trade agreement,502 words
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Article50 1972-02-11 8 nrisrDrsFXfc® JlJ|jy.rjJi7 by ISPY According to an advertising directory which my friends in that business hare recently seen, the British monthly magazine, Metrication News, sells Its advertising space in column inches. The column width is given as 3 3/8 In. Case for practising what you preach?50 words
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Article, Illustration793 1972-02-11 8 SHIRI MULGAOKAR - SHIRI MULGAOKAR There can be no manner of doubt now that the coming Tet offensive being mounted by the North Vietnamese will be a bigger effort than earlier suspected. It Is remarkable In how wide an arc Hanoi has793 words
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Letters
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Article353 1972-02-11 8 Whenever I go to concerts I leave the hall with a reeling of slight discontent that I have yet to hear an original work bv a local composer. However, there were two exceptions that I know of. The Youth Orchestra, before leaving for Switzerland. performed353 words
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Article213 1972-02-11 8 There has been much correspondence lately In your paper on promotions In the Civil Service based on merit. During the old colonial days, promotions In the Civil Service were based on many factors, such as seniority in service, paper qualifications, experience and ability to perform the work213 words
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Article125 1972-02-11 8 T.S. H - T.S.H. As more high-rise fiats are being built each day, the volume of noise made by residents will Inevitably Increase. Those flat dwellers who live away from the main roads have only to suffer the noise of playing children. Those who live near the main roads also have125 words
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Article190 1972-02-11 8 One Sunday morning I went to a nearby Dost box located In Queensway In front of Block 97 Commonwealth Crescent to post an urgent letter. I discovered the hours of collection defaced and unreadable. To make certain that my letter reached Its destination at noon the following190 words
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Article308 1972-02-11 8 R.J. LANG - R.J. LANG Sales Executive, Chartered Industries of Singapore Pte. Ltd., Singapore, 22. I refer to Mr. Nadjl Lelah's comment Coins: Point Not Yet Clear (NN, Feb. 4). When the 1967 Uncirculated Set was issued, an initial quantity was test marketed during the first three months. The308 words
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Article95 1972-02-11 8 PENG SENG - PENG SENG There Is a crying need for a new comprehensive bus guide in Singapore. I hope the bus companies will waste no time in producing one or more than one, if need be. If priced reasonably, say at 50 cents, the guide will surely95 words
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Advertisement119 1972-02-11 8 Write to The Editor, New Nation. Locked Bag 15, GPO, Singapore, 1. KONG HEE FAIT CWOY Shaiuii'i-la sfyfc! Pfc* Discover it in the shang Palace Celebrate Chinese New Year in imperial splendour. In the Shang Palace. Savour Cantonese delicacies with a sumptuous ten-course meal. Crisp Suckling Pig, delicious Chicken with119 words
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Page 8 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous12 1972-02-11 8 TOU'LL BE DELIGHTED TO KNOW I STILL PLAY AS WELL AS EVER12 words
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Article, Illustration3209 1972-02-11 9 THE CIA BIGGEST SECRET SERVICE IN THE WORLD I IML Pa PER that PROBES. The writer E. H. COOKfllDGE, a wartime intelligence agent, and a well-known writer on espionage subjects. He has just published two books: Spy Trade (revealing the secrets of spy exchanges) and Gehlen, The Spy of the3,209 words
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SHOPPING
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Article, Illustration864 1972-02-11 10 (CHRISTMAS and the New Year have came and gone. And with them the rounds of gaiety, exchange of gifts and greetings and now things have lapsed back to the norm. Quite boring really, the nine to five routine with nothing interesting to do. Do864 words
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Advertisement338 1972-02-11 10 QUADRO SUPER CARPET TILES are made of hard-wearing synthetic fibres, completely waterproof and withstand the heaviest wear. They are laid easily and economically by placing them flat upon the floor without the use of adhesives, tools, or costly labour. Because they are loose laid QUADRO SUPER CARPET TILES can be338 words
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Advertisement91 1972-02-11 10 KEEP SINGAPORE BEAUTIFUL ALPINA FOUNTAINS With changing lights in beautiful colours. Indoor and Outdoor Models on display at Tho Groat World, "Carnival Trada Fair 1972." ""to -"a-Kv™™ n«n never Mtn so manv Fountains on display at any tima boforo and thara aro mora to ba displayed. Saa them at Tho91 words
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Advertisement10 1972-02-11 10 Dedenin:Cosmetics Perfumeries Toiletries Gift Sets. etc. sMi ii Ol B10 words
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TREND
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Article, Illustration247 1972-02-11 11 LAUREN WADE - Presented by Mary Lee LAUREN WADE A man's life doesn't have to be a drab one. These peacock clothes, with more than a hint of exotic India about them, would make anyone feel like a prince in his own home. They are designed and made by a Delhibased247 words
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Article364 1972-02-11 11 WENDY HUTTON - EATING OUT WITH WENDY HUTTON The food at the Sentosa Brasserie is, like the name of the restaurant, quite an international mixture. Recently converted from the old Four Lions in the Hotel Singapura, this restaurant offers a small but thoughtfully chosen select- ion of local and international364 words
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Article266 1972-02-11 11 How much does a woman spend on cosmetics each month?" a husband asked a beautician. "Anywhere between $lO and $100," was the reply which staggered the poor man somewhat. He was probably doublechecking his wife's expenditure on beauty aids. "But it's one of the most266 words
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Article141 1972-02-11 11 Fashions which demanded the no-bra and nogirdle look caused the waist measurements of American women to increase from two-and-a-half to three Inches In the past five years, savs Dorothy Tivis Pollack, a vice-president of an American lingerie firm. So the undergarment trade is coming to a timely rescue.141 words
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Advertisement285 1972-02-11 11 I SAM LIGHTING CO. •■H BRIDAL FASHION If m'n mm far hearty art krigtt- fix ap a etaaMar la year kaaw. le law a arte variety af ekudaliara te kri|ktaa art huatify *hr lama at arterata prieae. FASHION Latest Bridal Fashion For Rent and Dressmaker 28M, 291 A A 321285 words
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Advertisement291 1972-02-11 11 381. TAN JONG KATONG RD. f STORE 15. nun ♦*xI; n%*-\ J 4. INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL Awning Canopy Specialists FACTORY DIRECT TO YOU Economical Covers for: Works ft Storapo Docks Walkways Carports Lunch Aftfli. Solas Display Aroos Marqucrs COMMERCIAL DECORATIVE WALL PANELLING TEL: *****0 3 Ifc- > m JJ I V291 words
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Advertisement103 1972-02-11 11 FOR DHOTIES AND MULLS INSIST ON FABRICS THAT CARRY THIS STAMP Of ORIGINALITY fiMy'sQOVd SOVEREIGN TICK FINLAY'S SOVEREIGN QUALITY ONLY ON QUALITY FABRICS FROM THE FINLAY GROUP OF MILLS 8 O M B A Y THE FINLAY MILLS LIMITED THE GOLD MOHUR MILLS LIMITED AVAILABLE FROM ALL LEADING STORES SOLE103 words
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THE VOICE OF THE PRESS
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Article313 1972-02-11 12 What other newspapers are saying: ULSTER: On February 6 about 20,000 people staged a mammoth demonstration In Newry In Northern Ireland In protest against the bloody Incident In Londonderry in which 13 civilians were killed. Before this demonstration took place, the world's attention was focused on313 words
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Article372 1972-02-11 12 TOURIST INDUSTRY: The 21st PATA conference, which ended in Kuala Lumpur last weekend, has stressed the importance of publicity work to promote the tourist Industry. For this reason, the Malaysian government hopes to be able to allot more funds to set up more tourist bureaus overseas. It372 words
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Article207 1972-02-11 12 CONFUSION OVER MSA: Until now members of the public have not yet received a satisfactory explanation on the way the government han dlin negotiations with Singapore over the MSA split. Hitherto members of the public had been under the impression that negotiations were going smoothly following the government's207 words
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In Person
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Article, Illustration319 1972-02-11 12 Conducted by Ruth Moses. Tel: *****1 YOU can always depend on people in the hotel business when it comes to fun and games. The 1000 members of the Mandarin were no different when they got together for a party. Everyone had a ball319 words
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EDUCATION
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Article, Illustration278 1972-02-11 12 Tan Chung Lee - Thanks to parents' encouragement By Tan Chung Lee Eight years ago, his classmates laughed at his strange pronunciation. Embarrassed, he would nave given up if not for his parents' encouragement. Today, Moorthy Lingam, 17, is an accomplished student of Mandarin. He speaks the language fluently and reads the278 words
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98 1972-02-11 12 With only nine days to go before Princess Anne's visit, Swiss Cottage Primary School is still In the dark as to what sort of preparations they ought to make. The school is awaiting Instructions from the Foreign Ministry as to the arrangements required.98 words
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BUSINESS AND FINANCE
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183 1972-02-11 13 United Press International New York, Friday The stock market, which rose along a broad front In the early trading, ran into profittaking late in the session and finished with a small gain yesterday. Trading was heavy. At the final bell, the Dow Jones Industrial averageUnited Press International - 183 words
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Article163 1972-02-11 13 Reuter London, Friday Stock markets firmed over a fairly broad front with sentiment aided by the overnight uptrend on Wall Street and further talks in the coal miners' dispute. At 3 p.m. the Financial Times Index had gained 9 to 501. Unilever, Glaxo, Plessey,Reuter - 163 words
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194 1972-02-11 13 United Press International TOKYO: Prl.—A top-level Japanese trade mission will leave on March 10 for a tour of three eastern European nations, with special emphasis on East Germany. "The trade structure in which 30 per cent of Japan's exports go to the United StatesUnited Press International - 194 words
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103 1972-02-11 13 Singapore Is the third largest exports market for A.E. Auto Parts Limited, the company's export sales director, Mr. A. S. Trotter said. Mr. Trotter on a 10-day visit to the region, is optimistic about future growth of the Singapore market despite growing competition103 words
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Article219 1972-02-11 13 AUM Cham SI AMW 42% Am Brand* 42% Am Ghn 35% Am Motors AT T 44% A* P t Anaconda 17% Ana Pd Both Stool 31% 2S% Gatorp Trao 11 Chvyolor 31% Coca-Cola 132% Control Data Con Ol Wki 7 218% Dow Chom Bft DnPont IM% Kodak 105219 words
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Article, Illustration451 1972-02-11 13 SELECTIVE COUNTERS IN DEMAND By Our Market Correspondent Again attention was focused 'on selective counters in the share market yesterday. However, Hume Malaysia lost three cents to $1.85. This is perhaps partly due to the company earning a lower unaudited pre-tax profit of $959,149 for the six451 words
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251 1972-02-11 13 Butiness Abroad TOKYO, Prl. China plans to buy from Japan In cash freighters of 10,000-20,000 -ton class and a synthetic fibre plant. The Chinese plan was disclosed by Mr. Ichiro Klmura, managing director of the Kansal (Western Japan) head office of the251 words
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Article175 1972-02-11 13 KUCHING: Two foreign companies have skraed an agreement to formalise Uielr Joint-venture oil exploration operations off th* Qandakan coast. They are the French Aqultalne Petroleum Company and the Japanese Sabah Marine Areas Company. The State Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Tan Sri Hajl Mohamed Said Keruak. signed175 words
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Article74 1972-02-11 13 MANILA: The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) Is planning to Invite China's Agriculture Minister to the Philippines for Its April 20 conference of rice experts. An IRRI source confirmed that the Institute, an American financed body engaged In Intensive rice research, was seeking clearance from the Philippine74 words
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Article92 1972-02-11 13 JAKABTA: Indonesia will have a new landmark In November when work begins on a 30-storey building costing US$22 million ($66 million). A spokesman of the Wlsmanusantara Company which will build it with the Japanese Mitsui Company said that it would be in two sections a 30storey block92 words
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Article58 1972-02-11 13 TOKYO: An agreement under which Indonesia will borrow 2600 million yen ($25.5 million) from Japan for economic development projects was signed by representatives of the two governments *on Wednesday. The projects Include Improvement of Jakarta's waterworks, a road reoalr project In north Sumatra, construction of58 words
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355 1972-02-11 13 Abby Tan - By Abby Tan The first phase of the $9O million shipyard, the Hitachi Zos en Ocean Development Company in Jurong, is nearlng completion. Construction of the shipyard, a Joint venture between the Japanese Hitachi conglomerate and Singapore's Robin Shipyard, began six months ago.355 words
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Article230 1972-02-11 13 Sunny Wee - By Sunny Wee Singapore's timber exports rose to an ailtime high in 1970 with Japan as the leading buyer for the first time. Exports totalled 1.27 million cubic tons valued at $235 million, a 10 per cent rise In terms of tonnage and 19 per230 words
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Article127 1972-02-11 13 Shopping complexes have failed to gain PATA membership at the recent conference in Kuala Lumpur. Mr. B.N. Anand, manager of a local shopping complex, described the constitution and by-laws of the organisation as outdated and outmoded because they were formulated some 21 years ago. Under the present127 words
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Advertisement130 1972-02-11 13 TOP EXECUTIVE SUCCESS how to achieve it...how to hold it...TODAY... ...is for YOU the younger executive This forceful, fast-reading new Guide exposes the dynamic strategies seldom openly discussed and almost unknown to the younger man who needs them most No\v you can learn: how to create and project the right130 words
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Advertisement8 1972-02-11 13 Camera Corner will appear in tomorrow's New Nation.8 words
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Advertisement53 1972-02-11 13 GtlN€S€ I*WV3\R LAST 4 DAYS Final Reductions on many fabulous items. Buy now and Save! Hurry! mm Supa-Save Centre Supa-Save Petang Raffles Place, Singapore 1. 1 :«h iu e ft 1 8 i W 1 rFOR MORE INFORMATION To: The Singspor* Dispensary, 266 Orchard Road, 9. Branch: 69, Serangoon Garden53 words
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996 1972-02-11 14 JOHN FITCH - GUTTER TALK KONG HEE FATT CHOY WITH JOHN FITCH Richard Yap, Chris Tong and Robert Tan. One of these three men will be the new President of the Katong Bowling Association when the annual general election is held tomorrow. We hear that996 words
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Article283 1972-02-11 14 It looks as though Graeme Lawrence, three times winner of the Singapore and Malaysian Grand Prix, will not even be here as a spectator for this year's event in April. In a letter to New Nation, his brother Brian, said: "Due to the extent283 words
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Advertisement612 1972-02-11 14 NEW NATION PHONE *****8 ANNOUNCEMENT OKASA is now available in all the drugstores in Singapore. OK ASA restores your vitality and makes life more enjoyable. OKASA a potent tonic is the result of German scientific research which has helped millions of men and women overcome the stress and strain of612 words
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Advertisement374 1972-02-11 14 THE HIGH SOCIETY Social Escorts for your evenings' outings. Phone: *****1. FOR SALE C.H. WILLIAMS ft COMPANY PRIVATE H-9 Hongkong Bank Chambers Col Iyer Quay Singapore 1. Telephone: *****-Offer valuable residential land in District 10 elevated site Area 20,000 over sq.ft. SANYO 23" Television SI7O excellent condition 19'' Siera Television374 words
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Advertisement257 1972-02-11 14 TUITION SAFETY DRIVING INSTITUTION. Guaranteed course 20 hours $9O/-. Hourly $4.50. S'pore *****. TV/RADIO SALES SERVICES SERVICING ALL KINDS T.V., TAPE RECORDERS, amplifiers, reasonable charges day/night service. Phone: Singapore *****. anytime. TRAVEL GUIDE INTERNATIONAL CHARTER FLIGHTS CENTRE London Brussels New York —Toronto San Francisco Los Angeles Vancouver, 70, The Arcade,257 words
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Advertisement660 1972-02-11 14 NEW CAR DIRECTORY Where you can buy your next new car in Singapore n CHAMPION MOTORS PTI. LTD. 304 Orchard Road, Singapore 9, Tel: *****1. apt, CITY MOTORS <S> PTI. LTD.. 28 CovenogH Road. Singapore 9 Tels *****6/*****3 CONTINENTAL MOTORS PTI. LTD., 50/52 Bencoolen S» Spore 7 T e l660 words
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Miscellaneous263 1972-02-11 14 NEW NATION CROSSWORD rauis 8 A pushover. 9 Bends in reverence. 10 Near the sun. In astromy. 11 Angle between twig and stem. 12 Hades. 13 Performs. 21 Qaelic. 23 Chard. 25 Strike. 27 Pulverize. 28 Airship. 29 Large antelope. 31 Private eyes. 32 English actor. 33 Trend. 38 Sympathized263 words
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Article, Illustration316 1972-02-11 15 Sonny Yap - By Sonny Yap Kan Kwok Toh is the Singapore Amateur Judo Association's nominee for the Sportsman of the Year 1971 award. This was announced yesterday by the BAJA's secretary, Mr. Robert Kwok, after a management committee meeting to put up a strong candidate for316 words
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Article, Illustration291 1972-02-11 15 By Blue Peter Ipoh, Friday Full Regalia did a splendid trial In the company of stable mate Spinifex on a good track at Ipoh this morning. Ridden by George Podmore Full Regalia shaped better than his stablemVte at the end of 3f trial in 37291 words
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Article272 1972-02-11 15 Michael Fob and Allan Tan will clash in the semifinals of the Insurance Institute of Singapore's anual badminton tournament at the Singapore Badminton Hall on February 21 at 8 p.m. Both, from the American International A s s u r ance Co., are considered the top272 words
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Article69 1972-02-11 15 Members of the Singapore Goju Karate -do Training Centre and the Singapore Karate Associa tion (SKA) will give free demonstrations at the Carnival Trade Fair in the Great World Park starting today. The SKA will hold their exhibition on Sunday and Monday and will feature three Ist dan69 words
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Article18 1972-02-11 15 UNION Bath 16 RAF 21; Cambridge U. 9 Blaekrock C Dublin 7. Bristol 15 Cardiff 1218 words
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Article131 1972-02-11 15 The Singapore Motor Sports Club yesterday issued a list of graded local drivers and riders who will not be allowed to compete In Clubman races In this year's Grand Prix in April. The 20 drivers and 13 riders were graded by virture of their skill and experience in131 words
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Article238 1972-02-11 15 The Keppel Club "A" and "B" division medal stableford competitions will be teed-off over the Buklt Chermln course tomorrow. The draw: LH pjn. An* Soon Hoe (14), Quek Men* List (I). Peter Tay (8); l.lt jua. B. A. Johnson (It), Toy Tun Ann (15), Too Boon Than* (1C);238 words
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Article70 1972-02-11 15 Johannesburg, Friday.— Harold Henning of South Africa opened up a clear lead In the South African Open golf tournament here yesterday with a four-under-par second-round 69. Henning, 11-under for the tournament on 135, was two strokes ahead of compatriot Bobby Cole who carded a 70. South70 words
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Article, Illustration510 1972-02-11 15 Dennis Chia - By Dennis Chia Raffles Institution's top pitfcher, Ong Chong Hua was all smiles yesterday when his school met Singapore Vocational Institute in the City District Softball championships. And he had every reason to be. Ong was unofficially told that he would be selectedPicture by Ali Yusoff - 510 words
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Article, Illustration49 1972-02-11 15 in yesterday's Div. 2 rugby match between RNZIR and SCC Tankards on the padang. RNZIR staged a walkout after one of their players was sent off the field for rough play. Tankards were then leading 6-0. —Picture by Sulaiman Ismail. Picture by Sulaiman IsmailPicture by Sulaiman Ismail - 49 words
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Article299 1972-02-11 15 Reuter New York, Friday—Floyd Patterson enters the ring for his 63rd professional fight tonight, facing Argentina's Oscar Bonavena In a 10-round bout which may be the last for the former world heavyweight champion. Now 37, years old and a boxer since he was IS, Patterson saysReuter - 299 words
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Article197 1972-02-11 15 Brisbane, Friday. Mr. Ron Gould, father of Australian wonder swimming girl Shane Gould, threatened to refuse his daughter permission to compete in the Munich Olympic Games this year. Shane, 15, is one of Australia's brightest hopes for the games. In a meteoric rise to world197 words
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Article182 1972-02-11 15 Sapporo, Friday.—A doping scandal has broken on the Winter Olympic Games in the wake of a commercialism controversy over French skier Annie Famose. Central figure in the doping affair is West German ice hockey captain Alois Schloder. He was one of two West German players given a182 words
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Miscellaneous177 1972-02-11 15 DR. KiLDARE by Ken Bald m m par< w DO I EVER m bis :<i v r Ml W s?4 •v, B •J^ M v-m 4 m& fj IK m VtXJ JUST KNOW X WILL. AND SINCE I'M YOUNG AMP BRIGHT KNOWS. I MKSHT DECIDE TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL.177 words
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Article, Illustration36 1972-02-11 16 Doris Seah, 24, liros wearing sophisticated clothes and eating tim sum. The 24-year-old stenographer is a keen photographer and movie fan and likes listening to all kinds of music. Picture by Philip TanPicture by Philip Tan - 36 words
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361 1972-02-11 16 Not a single diamond has been mined in Israel, yet Tel Aviv has established itself firmly as the diamond capital of the world. Israel has become the world's largest diamond salesman and developed Its entire diamond Industry by using Imported rough stones. Now361 words
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Article108 1972-02-11 16 Today is Friday, February 11, the 42nd day of 1972 with 324 to follow. THE MOON: Approaching its new phase. THE MORNING STABS: Mercury and Jupiter. THE EVENING STARS: Mars, Venus and Saturn. Those born on this day are under the sign of Aquarius. inventor Thomas Edison was born108 words
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200 1972-02-11 16 Peter Ong - By Peter Ong Cottage cheese in soya sauce? "Yuk!" said a food connoisseur. "Quite nice, this dish." said Shangri-La Hotel's food and beverage director, Mr. Hermann Gammeter, instantly. Cottage 'cheese, dear readers, is a dish very popular in America either at breakfast, lunch200 words
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Article50 1972-02-11 16 AH FOOK: That was a nice gesture, getting 1500 dolls from Australia for handicapped children here. MEI LIN: Yes and I think that some of these simple and unsophisticated gestures are more effective and create more goodwill than those politicallyinspired aid handouts with not very subtle strings attached.50 words
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Advertisement370 1972-02-11 16 of Tiger Beer and you'll know why Tiger has won three international gold medals for excellence... why, in over 50 countries throughout the world, when it's time to relax it's time for a Tiger! The S.T. Dupont table lighter. Frankly it costs more than some tables. A table lighter isn't370 words
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Miscellaneous440 1972-02-11 16 5 Siagapsrt 3.00 Opening and Where the Heart Is 3.20 For the Family (E) 3.50 A Diary of Events in Singapore this Week (E) 3.55 It's Happening in Singapore (E—Rpt) 4.10 Days of Our Lives 4.35 Close 5.55 Opening and Lucky Dip 6.30 News in Brief 6.40 Children's Corner (C)440 words
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Miscellaneous364 1972-02-11 16 IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you will be surrounded by friends and loved ones all your life —yet you will be Inclined toward* depression and general unhappiness. Although you are easily pleased In the sense that you enjoy all types of activities, every sign of friendship or love, TOMORROW...'364 words
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Article, Illustration864 1972-02-11 17 By Blue Peter Kind Heart, with a handy weight of 7.9. is worth an each-way bet in the Class Five Division One 9f handicap (Race Three) at Ipoh tomorrow. This staying son of Agrlcola, sire of Raffles Stalwart, showed ability at the864 words
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Article121 1972-02-11 17 BLUE PETER ETSOM JEEP MAKUDA f 7\ m^nrm BACK 1 D. TERROR Hydrofoil D. TERROR Hydrofoil D. TERROR W. Commando W. COMMANDO Arrow Head RACE t MANJA l.'ifC.M S GOLDEN MILE -U Mentlce Eacudero P»f» Bay Com pater RACE S DAX Kind Heart KIND HEART Box Offloo121 words
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Article, Illustration9103 1972-02-11 18 V7TPSni 2.30 Class 6 Div. 3 9f Bi£i2iSL3UH ($5OOO $3500 to winner) 1 ***** STATUS WO a (Mjal Sjal) Osawi Ml ff) 6-Lwn 1 i2i.lfra. l-rtl.M-l. I*4l Tr,ck BOOd--2 ***** STQRMVOfiEL a Warts) Cartels 7 Ml Wbw 4 t ...rtedt 5-2-72 lpota 7-7 I'aF (Fodmore) CI. 6 Div.9,103 words
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Advertisement9 1972-02-11 17 SCRUTINEER'S NAP FORECAST Manja and Mentige IN RACE TWO9 words
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Advertisement72 1972-02-11 19 --a The End of the silent era for Bmm fans. i v y BeauHeu believe that ypu are now ready for *»e latest reGneo»ent of their already higblyrefifjgd 4008ZM. The Directional, true to life, <it your finger tips. Jfc \*tfl be •ii 2 fpf to 70 Slow motion, n«gHt effects,72 words
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