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Title Section18 1972-02-22 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Tuesday evening, February 22, 1972 No. 334 Price 15 cents NEW NATION nil i **********18 words
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Article14 1972-02-22 1 Police reported 50 accidents yesterday. Five of them were serious, two fatal.14 words
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Article153 1972-02-22 1 The share market was fairly active this morning. Trading was selective. Haw Par moved up eight cents to $4.28. M. Banking declined three cents to $2.64. Allied Chocolates dropped six cents to $2.45. P.M. Cement advanced seven cents to $2.20. Public Bank eased a cent to $1.29.153 words
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Article25 1972-02-22 1 LATE NEWS Rawalpindi, Tuesday President Bhutto has said that India's offer of direct, unconditional talks with Pakistan is merely a tactical move.25 words
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Article257 1972-02-22 1 Wee Beng Huat - Three girls in attack By Wee Beng Huat Ten masked men this morning murdered a 24-year-old man while he and his girlfriend were having a bowl of "mee" at Alexandra Road. Police identified him or Lee Geok Lye, 24, from Belvedere Close. The man,257 words
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113 1972-02-22 1 The Commonwealth Development Corporation will make an $8 million'loan to the Public Utilities Board for the construction of the Upper Peirce reservoir. The total cost of the reservoir will be $63.7 million. This was disclosed by Lord Howick of Olenade, chairman of CDC, who113 words
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Article59 1972-02-22 1 The cracker ban will be lifted for four hours from 10 p.m. today to allow Chinese to celebrate the ninth day of the New Year. This means that the public will be allowed to fire crackers in the designated areas. Police again warned the public that they59 words
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Article21 1972-02-22 1 Jakarta, Tuesday.—Three people were killed and several others injured when a thunderstorm hit the Central Java district of Blora.21 words
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Article, Illustration266 1972-02-22 1 More Mao> talks. expected Agence France Presse Peking, Tesday President Nixon and Chairman Mao may hold a second meeting, following yesterday's surprise meeting, White House spokesman Mr. Ronald Ziegler said here. At the end of yesterday's hour-long talks, Mr. Ziegler, questioned as to whether there would beAgence France Presse - 266 words
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Article261 1972-02-22 1 Frankfurt, Tuesday A son of the late US Senator Robert Kennedy was on board a Lufthansa 747 Jumbo Jet hijacked early today after takeoff from New Delhi. A Lufthansa spokesman said that three men. believed to be Arabs, hijacked the jet with 188 people on261 words
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Article70 1972-02-22 1 Kingston, Tuesday.—West Indies batsman Lawrence Rowe wrote himself Into the cricket record books here yesterday when he followed up the first-innings double-century he scored on his Test debut against New Zealand with an unbeaten century in the second innings. In all he scored 314 runs in the70 words
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Article51 1972-02-22 1 Jakarta, Tuesday.—About 500 Indonesian students yesterday defied a ban on demonstrations and took to the streets in Jakarta protesting against the government's new school fee policy. Under the new system every student must pay a fee amounting to almost 12 per cent of his parents' monthly51 words
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Article19 1972-02-22 1 Sydney, Tuesday. Australia's International airline Qantas will retrench more staff this week because of current economic problems.19 words
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Article229 1972-02-22 1 Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday Britain's Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip and Princess Anne were received by the Malaysian King* and Queen when they arrive in Port Klang this morning to begin their official visit to Malaysia. The royal yacht Britannia berthed at Port Klang at 9.45 a.m. As229 words
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Advertisement81 1972-02-22 1 inSIDE TODDV H FACE v\r h.l the tlm itn, ,Ji J fo Hu< K f ACI S I ndi.l ur 51 s f 1 s v. ith P.ikisf.in PACf 10 Th, Mil iy Ml °l •in runs into bst.j I, PAGt 10 Ami rtc .1 n ,nrpow l r m81 words
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Advertisement71 1972-02-22 1 "[')'\@>{?&._\%/:.>|/(\|`=.:>-| London Heathrow direct! Only $625 on VClOor 707 from Kuala Lumpur. Operated by Malaysian Airline System and British Overseas Air Charter Ltd. (a subsidiary of BO AC). Departure dates Feb. 24, 28 Mar. 2, 6. 7. 9. 13, 16, 20, 23, 27. 30 Book now at your usual Trawl71 words
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410 1972-02-22 2 Ng Foo Ngok - Seminar hears plan to mjeet needs By Ng Foo Ngok Koala Lumpur, Tuesday Singapore will continue to be short of surveyors,, town planners and real estate valuers in the next three to four years in addition to the lack of manpower in the engineering ana410 words
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Article47 1972-02-22 2 The University of Singapore's Department of Extramural Studies will hold a management course on work study from March 1. It will be conducted by Mr. Tan Chwee Seng, assistant operational methods manager of the Port of Singapore Authority. Fee for the 10-lecture course Is $25.47 words
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314 1972-02-22 2 Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday. South-East Asian countries could benefit more from the tourist industry if each made it a point to sell the region as a whole, rather than compete with each other. This was one of the points raised at a Press conference314 words
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284 1972-02-22 2 Patrick de Souza - By Patrick de Souza Singapore's successful keep-clean campaign has attracted a large group of Hong Kong educationists and religious leaders to the Republic. Forty-two teachers, principals, pastors, and social workers, led by Rev. Peter Wong, of the Hong Kong Council of The Church284 words
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133 1972-02-22 2 A strictly no-contact karate course will be introduced by the Chinese Young M en's Christian Association this week. It will be restricted to those who have undergone three months' basic training. Learners will not be allowed to hit their opponents. In the past there133 words
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Article40 1972-02-22 2 The Singapore Institute of Management is to hold a four morning course on employee counselling starting tomorrow. It aims to provide the basic knowledge and «kniw for successful counselling and to give some practi.e in applying the techniques.40 words
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Article, Illustration162 1972-02-22 2 Hong Kong film star and singer Shirley Wong (above) did not come to Singapore just for a singing engagement. Bhe's got othtt- businesses to attend tq as well. Like looking for Mr. Right, for instance. Somewhere in 225 square miles of Singapore she162 words
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Article329 1972-02-22 2 Vivid memories of victims of industrial accidents prompted three contestants to participate in the Industrial safety poster design competition and they all came out winners. All three prize winners had seen the suffering the victims had to undergo. Mr. Wong Lee, SO, of Messrs Dot and329 words
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Article, Illustration655 1972-02-22 2 V.K. Chin - Alliance to run state councils By V.K. Chin Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday— The Gerakan Party will continue to run the state government in Penang while the Alliance, represented by the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) will look after the local councils, following the coalition.655 words
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140 1972-02-22 2 Kuantan. Tuesday Two waitresses have been found 111 a room of a shophouse in Jalan Buklt wOi here. They were believed to have been dead for about three days. Their semi-nude bodies were found embracing each other on the floor of the room.140 words
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Article49 1972-02-22 2 Mr. O. O. Khemanl has been elected president of the North Indian Hindu Association. Other officials are: Mr. Harldwar Mlshra (vice-pre-sident), Mr. Dudhnath Ral (secretary), Mr. Chandra Shekhar Singh (asst. secretary), Mr. Kamla Ral (treasurer), Mr. Gorakh Ral (asst. treasurer) and Mr. Durga Singh (librarian).49 words
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Article41 1972-02-22 2 The Chinese YMCA will conduct tutorial courses for Secondary Three and Four students In elementary and additional mathematics and physics and chemistry, beginning on March 20. Fee for members Is $8 a month and $lO for non-members.41 words
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Article29 1972-02-22 2 Mr. Roland Sharma of the Department of Zoology. University of Singapore, will speak on Obnoxious Animals at the Rotary dub of Singapore luncheon meeting tomorrow.29 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous69 1972-02-22 2 At the cinema CAPITOL: The Killer (Mandarin) 1.30, 4, 6.45, 9.30. CATHAY: Suzie—l.3o, 4, 6.30, 9.30. GLOBE: Churchill's Leopards—l.4s, 4, 7, 9.15. IMPERIAL Don't Let the Wives Know (Mandarin) 2.15, 7.15, 9.30. JURONG DRIVE-IN: The Invincible Iron Palm (Mandarin)— 7, 9.30. JURONG: 2 Gold Medal lians (Mandarin) 2, 4, 7,69 words
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Miscellaneous173 1972-02-22 2 weather! Temperatures in world cities yesterday: Hong Kong 19-15 C Jakarta 33-22 C Seoul minus 2-minus 6C Bangkok 31-24 C Tokyo 8-#C Manila 33-19 C Kuala Lumpur 02-23 C Naha 18-14 C Taipeh 15-12 C Moscow 9-mlnus lOC N 7 minus 4-mlnus 14C London 4-4 C San Francisco 10-5 C173 words
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Miscellaneous389 1972-02-22 2 Lucky winners of quiz v 1 itS Many readers sent in correct answers to our quiz published on Thursday. The photograph showed a lamppost on Coleman Bridge New Briage Road. The first correct entry opened came from Mr. Leong Phin Qu&n, a merchant of North Bridge Road who wins $l5.389 words
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231 1972-02-22 3 The low incidence of tuberculosis in the Republic and a general lack of support from the public has put the operation of SATA mobile X-ray units in doubt. A SATA spokesman said this yesterday when he rejected a suggestion in an article in231 words
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130 1972-02-22 3 A local bank has started a scholarship scheme to send needy Singapore students to the Asian Institute of Management in Manila. The scholarship, valued at $3600 a year will be awarded once every two years. i The general manager of the Singapore International130 words
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Article31 1972-02-22 3 The University of Singapore Engineering Alumni will hold its first annual general meeting on Satur day at 2 DJn. at the university's main lecture theatre in Prince Edward Road.31 words
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598 1972-02-22 3 Francis Rozario - Concern grows over heroin By Francis Rozario The Central Narcotics Bureau is intensifying its drive against opium and morphine dens in Singapore following the detection of the first five heroin cases recently. Although the bureau Is constantly on the alert for all forms598 words
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Article57 1972-02-22 3 Madrid, Tuesday Between 18 and 20 miners were trapped underground yesterday when a coal pit collapsed in the town of Carbayin, near Ovledo. As rescue workers dug their way through tons of mud and rock, a mine spokesman said it was believed that the trapped men had57 words
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160 1972-02-22 3 Coffee shops in Housing and Development Board estates have found a novel way of attracting customers by staging regular fish-fights. One shop in Stirling Road draws big crowds every Thursday night, though the fights are illegal. One of the shop assistants said the flshts160 words
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Article63 1972-02-22 3 Sydney, Tuesday.—Police fired tear gas in a police station here last night to end the six-hour siege of a prisoner armed with an iron bar who refused to leave his cell. The screaming 39-year-old man was overpowered by officers in gas masks and taken to63 words
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Article368 1972-02-22 3 Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday. —An eleventh hour decision by a Japanese firm to withdraw from a $2O million Joint-venture timber project in Dun gun has hit development plans for Trengganu. The firm, Daishowa Paper Manufacturing Co., announced its decision two weeks ago—Just as a draft agreement368 words
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140 1972-02-22 3 Stolte Inc. of the United States has been awarded a $24 million contract to build the superstructure of the 40-storey United Industrial Corporation office and shopping complex in Shenton Way. This company which has specialised in the prestressed concrete method of construction will140 words
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Article, Illustration56 1972-02-22 3 A Ford Cortina was this morning found partly submerged in the canal under the bridge at the junction of Dorset Road and Kampong Java Road. No one was in the car and it is believed that the car was swept down the Bukit Timah canal during last night'sPicture by Ali Yusoff - 56 words
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Article159 1972-02-22 3 They occupied the whole of the restaurant at Hotel Malaysia, and were entertained in style by guest artists and staff of the Goodwood Group of Hotels. For an evening filled with fun, the 600 guests were the underprivileged children from 18 charitable homes. They159 words
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In Person
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Article, Illustration412 1972-02-22 4 Conducted by Ruth Moses, Tel: *****1 THERE is nothing like melodic Chinese music to set the mood for the New Year season. Mr. Eng Liat Kiang, chairman of Sin Heng Chan (1960) Limited, an animal feed manufacturing company, certainly thought412 words
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Article110 1972-02-22 4 Caracas, Tuesday. At least nine people were killed and 20 Injured early yesterday when an air force F 86 Jet fighter crashed Into a shanty town on the outskirts of the north-west Venezuela city of Barqulslmeto. Police said the plane apparently developed engine trouble minutes after110 words
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Article374 1972-02-22 4 Reuter Nicosia, Tuesday. United Nations Middle East envoy Gunnar Jarring had a meeting here yesterday with the Foreign Minister of Cyprus, stimulating speculation that the island is once again being considered as a meeting place for the Arabs and the Israelis. Dr. Jarring arrivedReuter - 374 words
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THE VOICE OF THE PRESS
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Article630 1972-02-22 4 What other newspapers are saying: SPRING FESTIVAL: During the Spring Festival, It Is the tradition of the Chinese to put off their daily work and put on their best clothes to go about in a gay mood or greet their friends and relatives a happy new630 words
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Article317 1972-02-22 4 TOO MUCH PUBLICITY: Too much publicity being given to efforts to help the bumlputras in commerce and industry can hamper the implementation of the new economic policy. Undue publicity given to projects before they are implemented may give an opportunity to those who are against the projects to317 words
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Advertisement116 1972-02-22 4 Parker-Knoll /A Simply and smoothly adjusts to 3 different positions. Relax in our Recliner and find out what comfort really is. It's a new conception in Relaxation. PRICE ***** ***** Available at ROBINSON'S RAFFLES PLACE SINGAPORE THE COMMERCIAL SERVICES COMPANY IT is said that a man's best friend is his116 words
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Article, Illustration62 1972-02-22 5 Nixon,. Chou exchange toasts in Great Hall CHINESE HOSPITALITY Diners fill Peking's Great Hall of the People (above) during the formal banquet for President Nixon. The President and- Chinese Premier Chou En-lai are seated at a large round table at the left. Mr. Nixon and62 words
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Article339 1972-02-22 5 Belfast, Tuesday. Four men were killed yesterday when their car exploded as it drove through a Bel fast Protestant neighbour hood. "It exploded in flames and was blown to bits." an army spokesman said. "We believe there was a large bomb in the vehicle.339 words
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Article39 1972-02-22 5 Jakarta, Tuesday Foreign Minister Adam Malik said yesterday Indonesia was seeking special arrangements with the European Economic Community (EEC) to promote its exports there. Indonesia was trying to claim exemption from import duties for its exports.39 words
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Article165 1972-02-22 5 Adelaide, Tuesday—A 24-year-old jockey has been banned from riding by the South Australian Jockey Club —until he gets his hair cut. The state Jockeys' Association today took up the case with a deputation to the club in defence of the rider, Peter Morgan. Morgan,165 words
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Article420 1972-02-22 5 But no preconditions, says minister Reuter Paris, Tuesday.—Mr. D.P. Dhar, Indian Minister responsible for Bangla Desh affairs, yesterday called for direct talks between India and Pakistan, but stressed these talks should be held without preconditions. Mr. Dhar, who is here for talks with French ForeignReuter - 420 words
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Article, Illustration467 1972-02-22 5 Reuter New York, Tuesday. Howard Hughes, the eccentric multi-millionaire, was once knocked unconscious by actress Ava Gardner and on another occasion reduced to tears by movie star Ginger Rogers, according to a book written by one of his long-time aides. Hughes' escapadesReuter - 467 words
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161 1972-02-22 5 Reuter Saigon, Tuesday. Vietcong guerrillas left *27 South Vietnamese dead or wounded in a third attack in two days in the Mekong Delta, the Saigon High Command reported. Military sources here said 19 were killed and eight wounded when Vietcong stormed the administrative officeReuter - 161 words
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Advertisement196 1972-02-22 5 Superior Training backed by 21 years of expertise and international exchange of training knowhow produces the Stamford Secretary (epitomising excellence in Secretarial skills > During 1970 /71 Stamford Centre Secretaries scored more full certificate passes than all others combined. Our next Full-time (DAY) and Part-time evening courses commence APRIL and196 words
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Article421 1972-02-22 6 Does Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek really mean to step down from his position as President of Nationalist China? It is not the first time that he has expressed a desire to retire, and, he may. like in similar episodes earlier, bow in the end to "public421 words
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'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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Article55 1972-02-22 6 Before the big reception for the Queen at Eden Hall, the residence of the British High Commissioner, guests were told that the Queen would wear a hat. I am told the price of hat pins at the big department stores went up by SO per cent55 words
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Article98 1972-02-22 6 Prince Philip came out with top marks from most people who saw the British Royal Family at work during their visit "He raced round like nobody's business," observed one citizen who attended a number of receptions for the Royal visitors. "He had something relevant to98 words
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Article, Illustration1066 1972-02-22 6 GERALD de CRUZ - GERALD de CRUZ I wonder if, during his visit to Peking, President Nixon, as the leader of the world's most powerful democracy, will be introduced by his Chinese hosts to some of the embryonic democratic1,066 words
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Letters
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Article646 1972-02-22 6 NADJI LELAH - NADJI LELAH I wish to comment on Mr. R. J. Lang's latest reply entitled, How Coins Are Priced (NN, Feb. 11). I entirely disagree with Mr. Lang's insistence that his way of comparing costs based on actual monetary difference of $4 and $2.14 for the amounts646 words
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Article107 1972-02-22 6 The news item—Filipino Frogs May Fight Rat Menace—(NN Feb. B)—stated that frogs are being used to eat rats destroying rice grain and plants In the fields of Venzuela. This Is the most fantastic news In nature study I have come across. Imagine frogs being able to devour107 words
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Article68 1972-02-22 6 I am glad that RTB is giving us lots of shows Des O'Connor Show, Ed Sullivan Show, Here's Lucy, etc. However, the arrangement of these programmes Poor. They always seem to clash with all those Chinese films on the other channel. I hope RTS will look into68 words
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Article265 1972-02-22 6 I refer to the letter by Expat's Wife (NN, Feb. 8). It's unfortunate that most Singaporeans here are rather heartless. What do you expect? Singapore is a capitalistic money-worshipping city. And as such its citizens have no time for human communication other than the dally pursuit265 words
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Miscellaneous74 1972-02-22 6 1 at n mm. wmm/y. I r -w-%: IHH WMkWx'm lifliS IS C> sr. A,^ s 1 >« a Y^v WM-y- y 'ssss v/> WW |a a f f 1 >* m k < v 4 %1 -w At zms> T1 rrrr iik m '"•>;r M-. -Hfe&l ■^a rSfca v?^74 words
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THE SHIPPING CRISIS...
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Article, Illustration1458 1972-02-22 7 The big names In the shipping community in Singapore today are the very same ones which grew with the trade between here and Europe and played a vital role in the development of the port facilities. The die was cast for Singapore's development as the1,458 words
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1342 1972-02-22 7 The Far East Freight Conference which has dominated the shipping trade from here to Europe for nearly a century, is now facing a crisis. The latest members the National shipping lines of Singapore and Malaysia with lull government backing and the support of many1,342 words
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Advertisement330 1972-02-22 7 FEFC INCREASES OVER LAST 10 YEARS 1961—Rates increased by 10 per cent due to rising operating costs. (The last general adjustment in freight rates had been in 1957). 1965—5 per cent increase again due to rising costs. 1967—10 per cent surcharge imposed as a result of Middle East War, Suez330 words
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SHOPPING
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Article, Illustration817 1972-02-22 8 n[E the present gene- ration are quite lucky, as compared to our forebears. Practically everything Is becoming automated and living takes on a kind of lazy behaviour. Some may say that it is ultimately. bad for our welfare but then the fact remains that we817 words
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Advertisement169 1972-02-22 8 ■i CARPETS' N 7' i CA^PE^S all World/ r> l nKsun pnKismn BUKHARA BfIUIEBI BCLGium centum FSdICR Come to Hassan's tho contra for Carpats HASSAN'S CARPETS 177 ORCHARD ROAD, SINGAPORE.9 Te1:*****6 Mil r r Y-"- yV*. V-~ GOOD LUCK DECORATION CPTE) LTD. Specialists in Wall-to-Wall Carpets and Wallpapers from all169 words
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Advertisement143 1972-02-22 8 ♦II 'I PIOFS <^m£s t* ?IC*« 7! i* A 24 M ''S A-24, HOTEL MIRAMAR SHOPPING ARCADE HAVELOCK ROAD, SINGAPORE 3. TEL: *****1 cr—W «ty«t tor your r —d hom»\oot 9UN-X duratat* product gunDMdby DutaK Colour tinting a nwm SOU AGENTS FOt S4NGAPOU. MALAYSIA, BRUNEI, INDONESIA, VIETNAM. 471, Itff. SERANGOON143 words
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Advertisement176 1972-02-22 8 LIAT TOWERS ORCHARD ROAD *****1 YOUNG MIKI JOHN LITTLE'S BLDG. RAFFLES PLACE ***** MHO SUPREME SUPREME HOUSE (Basement Floor). PENANG ROAD ***** MING'S PHOTO 5279-C/5250-C, First Floor, Golden Mil* Shoppim Centre, Boock Rood, S'poro. Tol: *****. MODERN STUDIO FOR COLOUI ft B/W PORTRAITS, FAMILY'S ft CHILDREN'S PHOTOS. INSTANT PASSPORT PHOTOS,176 words
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Advertisement237 1972-02-22 8 BECAUSE of its hard wearing qualities completely waterproof and therefore completely at home even in kitchens or bathrooms. BECAUSE of its luxurious appearance and range of colours and BECAUSE it is eisily laid and changed only where the damage occurs All these advantages at a price much cheaper than you237 words
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TREND
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523 1972-02-22 9 NALLA TAN - Presented by Mary Lee NALLA TAN What with Chinese New Year, ang pows, flowering temple bells and melon seeds and the whole of Singapore still agog over the visit of Queen Elizabeth, it seemed quite impossible to pick a topic to write523 words
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Article, Illustration241 1972-02-22 9 ROMA BLAIR - ROMA BLAIR Today we are coming towards completing the Suryanamaskar posture, with stages nine and 10. In the last position you were curving, the spine, and trying to get the heels to touch the floor. The next movement should also be practised with initial care.241 words
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Article148 1972-02-22 9 Fashion and cosmetics are inseparable, and trying to decide which sets the trend for the other is like debating on the chicken and the egg question. The soft, womanly lines which Paris and Rome showed in their Spring haute couture collection recently were clearly reflected in148 words
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Article162 1972-02-22 9 GRAVY-MAKING: When you buy a packet of gravy mix, put it into a jar with an equal quantity of plain flour. It then goes much further with a big family. It is ideal for thickening soups and stews too. ECONOMICAL CREAM: Beat one egg-white until stiff, then add162 words
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Article, Illustration422 1972-02-22 9 M. CORDEIRO - BY M. CORDEIRO The shirt-dress has re-emerged on the fashion scene in a big way. With the luxurious fabrics and prints now available, It has become a popular style for evening wear too. Today's pattern can be made into a casual evening outfit. To cut: trace front422 words
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Article, Illustration262 1972-02-22 9 My real interest in clothes started with the coming of easy-to-handle, washable and wearable fabrics to the fashion scene. There was a time when good-looking clothes used to be made of impossible-to-handle fabrics which couldn't stand ordinary washing and had to bePicture by SULAIMAN ISMAIL - 262 words
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Article88 1972-02-22 9 Anthropologist Margaret Mead says marriage of the future won't be a lifetime proposition. "In the past, a man and a woman could be married 30 years and still have something to say to each other," Dr. Mead said. "But this is not the way life is88 words
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Article72 1972-02-22 9 Have you a fancy for dancing, especially the swirling ballroom sort? Then enrol for the YWCA course In Ballroom Dancing which begins today at 8 pm at the YWCA Outram Road. Another class will be held on Saturday evenings, beginning on Feb. 26. Tees are $lO for members72 words
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Advertisement84 1972-02-22 9 Tbe wonderful Engbsfa food of the good old days is back at THE BEEFEATER Meet your friends in a 9 v [SKieWne; '■■'U I 160/-nettl ATLAS SOUND CO. Hornblower Goes to Sea Horatio Hornblower is the best-known and best-loved sailor in modern fiction. This is the story of his life,84 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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419 1972-02-22 10 George Wilson - From George Wilson VIETMAM Nothing the White House has so far said about settling the Vietnam war commits President Nixon to remove the bulk of US air power from SouthEast Asia. Mr. Nixon and Dr. Henry Kissinger have talked only about removing419 words
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Article, Illustration1181 1972-02-22 10 Y. K. Chin - Poor response from the private sector By Y. K. Chin MALAYSIA Malaysia's five-year plan is now in its second year. The fact is that it is in trouble. So much so that UMNO leaders who have till now done all the talking have had1,181 words
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Article, Illustration873 1972-02-22 10 Pakir Singh - Erasing Bangkok's economic i 115... By Pakir Singh THAILAND Thailand's top economists will meet later this week In Bangkok under the chairmanship of Mr. Pote Sarasin, deputy leader of the National Executive Council, to review the country's economy. The conference will look Into the economic873 words
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Article186 1972-02-22 10 Reuter •Detailed post-mor-tems have begun in London as Britain pulls back from the brink after its biggest Industrial crisis of recent times. Prime Minister Edward Heath is meeting senior Ministers to consider the implications of the six-week-old coal strike that hit hard at industry and raised questionsReuter - 186 words
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Advertisement290 1972-02-22 10 vocdfcral Qjdarce COLES CAREERS SERIES These volumes are specially prepared to help students decide on their future careers. Written by an expert in his field, each one is a practical guide, giving all the up-to-date facts and answering vital questions: opportunities in a trade or profession; which provinces need career290 words
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BUSINESS AND FINANCE
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Article, Illustration531 1972-02-22 11 PROFIT TAKING FOR MEDIUM PRICED ISSUES By Our Market Correspondent Trading became so intensified that the market was held in suspension twice during the day for 18 minutes to allow for paper work to follow. Total turnover of 3.5 million shares valued $7.2 million compared to last531 words
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267 1972-02-22 11 trapped inside narrow price range Buiinesi Abroad LONDON, Tues.— Lack of buying interest kept the dollar trapped inside a narrow price range in European markets yesterday and the value of the US currency never strayed far from recent low points. In West Germany, dealers reported heavy trading in Frankfurt, but267 words
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Article64 1972-02-22 11 MANILA: An Australian industrial display, the biggest ever to be held in the Philippines, opened here yesterday with 72 exhibitors from all parts of Australia. Products on display include heavy machinery and secondary equipment like powertools, electric grinders. insulation products, food processing machinery, and centrifugal pumps.64 words
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Article58 1972-02-22 11 TOKYO: A Soviet economic delegation has raised hopes of supplying Japan with 25 to 40 million tons of crude oil from western Siberia annually over a period of 20 years. The hopes emerged yesterday on the first day of the fifth joint economic committee meeting between58 words
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Article54 1972-02-22 11 TOKYO: Trade between Japan and China on a custom clearance basis in 1971 registered a total of U*****,740 million ($2,699.2 million) for an all-time high, the Japan Association for the Promotion of International Trade said. It said the trade figure represented an Increase of 9.4 per cent54 words
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Article34 1972-02-22 11 SEOUL: Five South Korean firms are entering Into a joint venture as Indonesia the Commerce-Industry Ministry officials said. Korean officials said it would take some time to reach agreement on the project.34 words
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533 1972-02-22 11 United Press International Hons Kong:, Tuesday Uncertainty clouds the economic outlook for Asia, this year, according to economist Mr. Joseph Z. Reday, In a forecast published recently by Reader's Digest in booklet form. The country by country forecast according to Mr. Reday whoUnited Press International - 533 words
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493 1972-02-22 11 Management in Action The sad and short history of some managers is that they live so tense that they soon become past tense. Indeed the manager seems to fit in this billing and is reinforced by such phenomena as the "rat-race"493 words
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238 1972-02-22 11 Barden Singapore Limited, a $3.5 million precision plant in Jorong, just completed its flnt export order of one million steel balls. The factory, which started operations earlier this year, saw the first successful production trial run two weeks ago, and is satisfied with the238 words
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313 1972-02-22 11 Bharathi Mohan - By Bharathi Mohan Contrary to general expectations, Singapore trade with Malaysia rose by 9 per cent from $2230 million in 1970 to $2440 million for last year. This compares favourably with the $2480 million trade in 1969. Trade circles believe that Malaysia is likely313 words
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Article246 1972-02-22 11 Reuter London, Tuesday Stock markets closed mixed with an easier bias with investors somewhat apprehensive about further wage demands. At 3 pjn the Financial Times index was down 5.1 at 490.7. Leaders drifted lower but Unilever met demand on continued talk of a bonusReuter - 246 words
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Advertisement115 1972-02-22 11 Special New Year Offer A <*r. m r -f 4* V This magnificent cookery book, The Cooking of China; for only $l2 and three consecutive coupons from New Nation. Superbly illustrated with dozens of colour pictures, The Cooking of China is usually sold at a much higher price. All you115 words
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Article, Illustration349 1972-02-22 12 Sonny Yap - By Sonny Yap These bright-spirited youngsters (see picture by Philip Tan above) who seem to flash a smile with each step they make, are not merely going for a morning stroll. Actually, they are 11m berlng up in preparation for one349 words
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287 1972-02-22 12 Two probable Olympic prospects from Malaysia— Khoo Chong Beng and Abdul Aziz Khalil —are likely to compete in the 20kilometre New Nation Big Walk from Woodlands to Farrer Park on March 26, reports Sonny Yap. Both have been recommended by the Malaysian287 words
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Article110 1972-02-22 12 The National Trades Union Congress has set up a 17 man sports council to co-ordinate the sports activities of all its affiliate union members. Bub-.committees will be formed for seven sports football, basketball, tabletennis, badminton, netball, cross- country runs and big walks. A series of110 words
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339 1972-02-22 12 Kingston, Tuesday. Lawrence Rowe, the dazzling Jamaican newcomer, stole the honours as New Zealand held on for a draw In the first cricket Test against West Indies at Sablna Park here yesterday. Rowe, 23, became the first player in cricket history to score339 words
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Article36 1972-02-22 12 London, Tuesday The masterly skills of World Cup star Pele failed to save Brazilian soccer club Santos from a 2-1 defeat by English third-division team Aston Villa in a friendly match here last night.36 words
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Article27 1972-02-22 12 Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday.—Muhammad All will fight George Chuvalo in a 12-round bout here on March 13, with All guaranteed US$2OO,OOO and Chuvalo US$6O,OOO.27 words
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Article191 1972-02-22 12 The Singapore Women's Netball Association has Invited Ceylon and an Australian Under 21 team for a series of matches during the Pesta Sukan this year. If SWNA fails to get the under-21 side, it will iitvlte the Australian national team. Z Said the association's newly re-elected191 words
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Advertisement489 1972-02-22 12 NEW NATION PHONE *****8 AT YOUR SERVICE HOME SERVICE: We shampoo carpets, polish all types of floorings. Catt for appointment at your convenience. Telephone: *****8, Singapore. INTERNATIONAL INVESTIGATION Service. 435 B Geylang Rood, Singapore. *****3. Consult Antony Ton, International Privote Eye. ASTROLOGER PALMIST, PHYSIOGNOMIST DAVIS STAR oan help you know489 words
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Advertisement516 1972-02-22 12 TUITION QUALIFIED EXPERT MALAY/ Arabic tutor. Foreign executive, administrates, officials, diplomats and others wishing to study Malay/Arabic the easy way through English or Malay. Please telephone *****6. Singapore. YOGA AT WOODSVILLE HEALTH CENTRE, 38, Woodsvllle Road, Singapore. Yasmin Saif in attendance. For appointment Phone: *****7. MATHEMATICS, ADDITIONAL/ SUBSIDIARY, Elementary, Modern.516 words
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Miscellaneous399 1972-02-22 12 NEW NATION CROSSWORD 10 Prevalent. 11 Biblical king. 12 Liveliness: Slang. 13 Irritable. 18 Bother. 22 First name of TV fame. 24 Tasted. 20 Excited: Slang: 2 words. 27 Similar. 28 More excellent 30 Transported with emotion. 31 To one side. 32 Unusual. 33 School assignment. 35 Je ne quoi.399 words
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Article, Illustration360 1972-02-22 13 Follow the horses marked with a Fantastic set the pace, leading past the 4f and into the straight from Bonoir, with Isabeile and Flying Glory closing in. Bonoir challenged and hi t the front close home to beat Fantastic by half length. Green360 words
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274 1972-02-22 13 By Blue Peter Ectopic (Bougoure) and Okinawa (L. Johnson) did a smart trial on a yielding track at Bukit Tim a h this morning. Breaking from the four, the two stablemates steadily clapped on the pace to run the last 3f in 39 2/5274 words
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Article910 1972-02-22 13 WITH MARTIAL It has been said that Aikido is one of the most deadly of all the martial arts, yet for all its apparent deadliness, little is known about it in Singapore. Rumour has it that there is a group practising aikido, though not as an910 words
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Article111 1972-02-22 13 London, Tuesday Geoff Hunt justified his seeding as favourite by beating fe 11 ow A ustralian Ken Hiscoe in straight games to take the 500 sterling winner's prize in the Grandee Open squash championships here last night. Hunt took 42 minutes to wrap up the final111 words
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Advertisement258 1972-02-22 13 BIG WALK NOVICES SECTION Dunearn Road 6£ m.s. to Farrer Park Athletic Centre THE NEW NATION BIG WALK will be held on Sunday, March 26, 1972. Send in your entry form today. NAME (in full) (Print clearly in capital letters) ADDRESS (Postal District No.) Sex: AGE Date of Birth GROUP*258 words
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Advertisement316 1972-02-22 13 BIG WALK WOODLANDS FARRER PARK ATHLETIC CENTRE THE NEW NATION BIG WALK will be held on Sunday, March 26, 1972. Send in your entry form today. NAME (in fuU) (Print clearly in capital letters) ADDRESS (Postal District No.) Sex: AGE: Date of Birth GROUP* If 70a are a team member316 words
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Article129 1972-02-22 14 TODAY Is Tuesday, February 22, the 53rd day of 1972 with 313 to follow. THE MO&N: Between Its first quarter, and full phase. THE MORNING STAB: Jupiter. THE EVENING STARS: Mercury, Venus, Mars and Saturn. Those born on this day are under the sign of Pisces. Lord Robert Baden-Powell,129 words
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Article, Illustration43 1972-02-22 14 Suna Ninsi Abu came to Singapore with a flower in her hair and flowers are a big part of her life. The 22-year-old Indonesian translator loves flowers and flower arranging is her off-duty hobby.—Picture by Sulaiman Ismail. Picture by Sulaiman IsmailPicture by Sulaiman Ismail - 43 words
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209 1972-02-22 14 LEE YEW MENG - LEE YEW MENG Singapore it seems is just not ready for male social escorts. The Lady-In Town agency which started such a service last November found out the sad truth, that the time was just not ripe. "Only four customers made use of209 words
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429 1972-02-22 14 HOOVER PUTS CLAMP ON CLOTHES Washington Post J. Edgar Hoover is getting a bit possessive about the FBl's initials. Or so, at least, thinks Fabrication Bril International For the past four years, Bril. a French firm that manufactures both women's and men's clothing (itsWashington Post - 429 words
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143 1972-02-22 14 American scientists at the Oak Ridge national laboratory In Tennessee report that they have found the nucleus of the uranium atom is not round, as had been assumed for decides, but was like a mishapen rugby footbak.. A team or physicists had been bombarding143 words
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Article37 1972-02-22 14 AHT FOOK: That was a lovely shower we had last night. Wasn't it a fine time for sleeping? MEI LIN: You think of nothing else. I'm glad because our reservoirs are gelling tilled up again.37 words
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Article36 1972-02-22 14 The Mayor of Haifa In Israel has promised to provide food for the town's stray cats if an experiment to replace dustbins with plastic garbage sacks deprives them of midnight feasts.36 words
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Advertisement53 1972-02-22 14 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 u*: i: 5* GrO wsfl —r>i m v m > »i "hi r.:. f,:-|»is '■K&f'' > t53 words
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Miscellaneous443 1972-02-22 14 S Siagapara 3.00 Opening and Where the Heart Is 3.20 For the Family CM) 3.40 A Diary of Events In Singapore (M) 3.45 It's Happening in Singapore (M—Rpt) "4.00 Peyton Place (Rpt) 4.45 Close 6.00 Opening and Wllll&m Tell The Boy Slaves 6.30 News in Brief 6.35 Colourful World of443 words
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Miscellaneous75 1972-02-22 14 6.00 Opening and Prog. Summary, 6.05 Sunset Serenade, 6.30 News, 6.40 Public Service Anncts., 6.45 Share Market Report, 7.00 Family Favourites, 8.00 News, 8.10 Public Service Anncts., 8.15 Chinese Opera Hbur, 9.15 Symphonic Hour, 10.15 The Theme Tonight, 11.00 Close. SHORT RIBS WM mom m i into i WM II75 words
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Miscellaneous15 1972-02-22 14 of Tiger Beer and you'll know w Tiger has won three intemationa gold medals fo15 words
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