New Nation, 23 February 1972
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Title Section15 1972-02-23 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Wednesday evening, February 23, 1972 No. 335 Price 15 cents NEW NATION15 words
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Article13 1972-02-23 1 Police reported 52 accidents yesterday. Six were serious and one fatal.13 words
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Article127 1972-02-23 1 The share market was quite active this morning. Prices were generally firm. 0.C.8.C. went up 10 cents to $8.35. Boustead gained four cents to $3.40. F&N earned five cents to $6.10. 1.A.C., Ben, C. Sugars, M. Glass and 8. Bldg. moved up one cent each. P.M. Cement127 words
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Article22 1972-02-23 1 LATE NEWS Tokyo, Wednesday. Japan's Prime Minister Sato will almost certainly resign by May 26, the Midntrhl fihlmhun said today.22 words
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458 1972-02-23 1 Francis Rozario - Attempt to recover $750,000 overtime wages By Francis Rozario The 3000-strong Public Daily Rated Electrical Workers' Union is planning civil action against the Public Utilities Board to recover more than $750,000 in overtime wages for its members. The union claims that the PUB owes458 words
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Article89 1972-02-23 1 Michael Christopher Murugasan, 26, pleaded guilty in the First Magistrate's Court this morning to a charge of attempted extortion of $15,000 from the managing director of Ma-laysia-Singapore Airlines, Mr. Lim Chin Beng. DPP Loh Ling Kok told the court that Murugapan telephoned Mrs. Maggie Khoo,89 words
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Article, Illustration435 1972-02-23 1 Adaptation or original? This question hangs over the winning entry in the national industrial safety campaign poster competition. On Monday, the Labour Ministry announced that the Dot and Line Studio, a commercial art organisation, had won the top prize of $5OO. The winning design, showing a435 words
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278 1972-02-23 1 Reuter Peking, Wednesday. President Nixon today was consulting with National Security Adviser Dr. Henry Kissinger and other top aides before resuming talks with Chinese Premier Mr. Chou En-lal in efforts to reopen a dialogue after 22 years of hostility. Mr. Nixion will see Mr.Reuter - 278 words
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Article53 1972-02-23 1 New York, Wednesday Raymond Crawford met two men who were both thieves and good Samaritans. Crawford, 30, told police the men stopped him in Cincinnati and demanded money. When he told them he had none they knocked him down and took his coat. They then drove him to53 words
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Article34 1972-02-23 1 Amman, Wednesday. Dr. Gunnar Jarring, the United Nations special envoy, will arrive here today from Cyprus for talks with the Jordanian government on his latest bid to break the Middle East deadlock.34 words
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Article176 1972-02-23 1 Reuter Aden, Wednesday. Arab commandos who hijacked a West German jumbo Jet to Aden with 187 people aboard last night freed all the passengers, Including the 19-year-old son of the late Senator Robert Kennedy. The five hijackers agreed to release all passengers but continued toReuter - 176 words
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Article392 1972-02-23 2 Hippism and delinquency, says lecturer The focus on long hair and drug abuse may soon move to short-haired people if a sociologist's word is heeded. Recent government measures to crack down on drug abuse were timely, said Professor Hans D i e t er Evers392 words
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224 1972-02-23 2 Operation Snip Snip has caught up with the air crew of MalaysiaSingapore Airlines. New Nation understands that a circular has been issued recently to all the pilots, navigators and flight stewards that they should not have over-long hair. They have been told to ensure224 words
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Article41 1972-02-23 2 The vice-chairman of the Automobile Association. Mr. C.H. Campbell died of a heart-attack on Monday night. A bachelor in his 70s. Mr. Campbell was also the managing director of Staybond Pte. Ltd. He had no relatives in Singapore.41 words
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Article101 1972-02-23 2 Twenty-two people have applied and been sent the rules and regulations for the competition to design a monument as a tribute to Singapore's early pioneers. The competition is being organised by the Alumni International SlnKapore which will spend $250,000 on the monument. It is offering101 words
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Article171 1972-02-23 2 V.K. Chin - By V.K. Chin Kuala Lumpur, Wed. Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip today took brief walks in Kampong Bharu and Foch Avenue to mingle with the Malays and Chinese in the two areas. Thousands of people turned out to greet the royal visitors who began their171 words
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Article180 1972-02-23 2 The police and a gang of granite quarry workers were this morning still trying to extricate a worker who was buried beneath a four-ton boulder in Pulau Übln. off Changi Point Several cranes were moved at dawn to the Ong Lye Swa quarry where180 words
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Article25 1972-02-23 2 Moscow, Wednesday. The North Korean Foreign Minister, Mr. Ho Tan, arrived here yesterday for talks with the Soviet Foreign Minister, Mr. Andrei Gromyko.25 words
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Article20 1972-02-23 2 The University of Singapore's Department of Extramural Studies will begin a course on work study on March 1.20 words
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Article, Illustration79 1972-02-23 2 Jockey Rodney Mian and Miss Teng Julian (above) were married in Singapore yesterday. It looks like Rodney has picked himself a "winner." The newly-married couple will leave for their honeymoon this week. Their destination is a "stable secret," but there is a whisper that they79 words
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181 1972-02-23 2 Work on a $1.7 million bridge and an adjacent housing estate on reclaimed land in Pulau Minyak in Geylang has affected three boatyards in the area. One yard has closed, one has moved to Tanjong Rhu and the third is waiting for the government to181 words
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Article59 1972-02-23 2 Rio de Janeiro, Wednesday. Two men on horseback attacked a delivery truck on Monday, stole $l5OO and galloped away in the true Wild West tradition. The .driver of the gas company truck, Fausto Enleas de Araujo, 42, said he expected to be robbed by bandits in cars, on59 words
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Article154 1972-02-23 2 President Nixon's historic visit to Peking has been literally cashed In. A German bank, here the Aslen-Pazlflk Bank has minted silver coins for sale to the public to commemorate the visit. The coins, selling at $12.50 each, show President Nixon and Chinese Premier Chou En-lal154 words
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Article39 1972-02-23 2 Tananarive, Wednesday. Government officials said yesterday the final death toll of Hurricane Eugenie which ravaged Madagascar on February 13 was 46, with 112 missing. At least 2,728 people were left homeless by the high winds.39 words
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135 1972-02-23 2 Two more vessels chartered from China to help Singapore and Malaysia -oreak the monopolistic stranglehold on FEFC shipping are due to arrive in four to five days time. Mr. Tan Eng Joo, chairman of the proposed Singapore National Shippers' Council pro-tem committee, said135 words
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Article31 1972-02-23 2 Bangkok, Wednesday. General Prasert Ruchirawongse, director-general of the police department, said yesterday that separatists who want to annex Thailand's four southernmost provinces to Malaysia were creating disunity in the south.31 words
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Article161 1972-02-23 2 Five men detained Police last night caught five men trying to extort a $360 ang pow from a businessman in Kampong Berah. Detectives were wait- i ing in ambush at the businessman's house i when the five men call- ed. They pounced on the men after161 words
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Article182 1972-02-23 2 The banker who came into the limelight in the Herald newspaper affair last year, Mr. Hendrik Kwant, will leave Singapore for a top post in the United States next month. He will be vice-president and group manager of the financing division of Chase Manhattan,182 words
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Article43 1972-02-23 2 Madrid, Wednesday. Twenty-seven miners buried under a rockslide in a pit in Oviedo were rescued yesterday unhurt Rescue workers dug through the night and into this afternoon to free the men, some o fthem buried for more than 24 hours.43 words
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Article137 1972-02-23 2 Fifteen American tour operators will arrive today for a familiarisation visit to Singapore. Their trip has been organised by the Tourism Development Unit of American Express in conjunction with the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board. The operators will be here for three days and have been137 words
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Article64 1972-02-23 2 A 17-year-old, Peh Seng Poh, was electrocuted yesterday by a blow torch while trying to repair a car at Lorong Chuan. Peh was trying to weld a dent in the car's framework when sparks suddenly shot out of the blow torch. According to other workers, Peh screamed and64 words
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Miscellaneous183 1972-02-23 2 weather! Temperatures cities yesterday: Jakarta Kuala Lumpur Bangkok Hong Kong Manila Taipei Naha Tokyo London Vancouver New York 5 Sydney Melbourne Canberra Brisbane Adelaide Perth Hobart Darwin 29 22C 30 23C 32 24C 21-17 C 31-18 C 19 13C 19 15C 9- 1C 6- 1C 10 2C minus 6C 23183 words
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Miscellaneous134 1972-02-23 2 At the cinema Capitol: Cheating in Panorama (Mand.) 1.30, 4, 6.45, 9.30 pjn. Cathay: Buzle 1.30, 4, 630, 9.30 pjn. Globe: The Red Baron 1.45, 4, 7, 9.15 pin.. Imperial: The King Eagle (Mand.) 2.15, 7.15, 9.30 pjn. Jurong Drive-In: The Invincible Iron Palm (Mand.) 7, 9.30 pjn. Lido: Struggle134 words
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THE VOICE OF THE PRESS
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Article574 1972-02-23 4 What other newspapers are saving: BONN-SINGAPORE TIES: Singapore and west Germany signed a double taxation avoidance convention last weekend. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Hon Sul Sen, the Minister for Finance, said that the economic relations between the two countries had been diversified and strengthened over the574 words
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Article148 1972-02-23 4 MIC CRISIS: The MIC is currently faced with another crisis over the election of its national President. There were two candidates for the post last year: the incumbent, Tun Sambanthan, and the VicePresident, Tan Sri Manickavasagam, both of whom have large followings. To resolve the issue the MIC148 words
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Article, Illustration501 1972-02-23 4 Conducted by Ruth Moses. Tel: *****1 IT WAS a nostalgic and heart-warming occasion for members of the Ex-Services Association Singapore when they came face to face with Earl Mountbatten at a reception at the Raffles Hotel. It was, after all, partly501 words
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Advertisement191 1972-02-23 4 OFFER A WIDE RANGE OF^gg SHOES FOR MEN styled for comfort and longer wear Casuals and lace-ups for men in the latest designs and colours. a rami You can say that this book's about horses, or a remarkable girl, or that it's a thrilling adventure story. All would be true191 words
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Advertisement178 1972-02-23 5 Olympic Airways, the airline of Greece, announce the opening of its Singapore office, located on the ground floor of the Overseas Union Building (Mandarin Hotel). From March 3rd., there will be regular twice-weekly scheduled services to Athens and Sydney. Comfort-orientated Boeing 707's (with 20 seats taken out to give you178 words
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193 1972-02-23 6 The operation against the blackmarketlng of cinema tickets is continuing without let-up. Another 20 people have been arrested by the Customs Department and 410 tickets, mostly priced at $l, seized. The arrests of the 11 touts and nine of their customers were193 words
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Article22 1972-02-23 6 The Singapore United Nations Association will hold its third annual general meeting at the Cultural Centre on Friday at 7.30 p.m.22 words
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282 1972-02-23 6 Case study on us Commonwealth representatives will meet here in April for a four-day conference to examine the problems of human ecology. Sponsored by the Singapore government and the Commonwealth Human Ecology Council (CHEC), it will be known as the Second Commonwealth Conference on Development282 words
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Article32 1972-02-23 6 Belgrade, WednesdayYugoslavia and Bangla Desh have agreed to establish diplomatic relations at embassy level, it was announced here yesterday. This follows Yugoslavia's recent recognition of the newly-created Asian state.32 words
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129 1972-02-23 6 Two warsltfps, armed with surface -to- a ft missiles, are constantly on patrol in Singapore and Malaysian waters, as part of the FivePower defence arrangement for the region. The warships, described as multi-purpose frigates, also carry armaments against surface and submarine attacks. Each warship129 words
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Article49 1972-02-23 6 New York, Wednesday.— Architect William Wesley Peters said yesterday his wife, Svetlana, daughter of the late Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin, had "walked out" and taken their 10-month-old child with her. Mr. Peters, 59, and Svetlana, who will be 46 next week, were married 22 months ago.49 words
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Article237 1972-02-23 6 The first batch of 700 Vigilante Corps members are now undergoing training at various fire stations to form the nucleus of the Auxiliary Fire Service. These national servicemen are being trained at the fire stations in Geylang, Hill Street, Alexandra and Bukit Tim ah,237 words
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Article104 1972-02-23 6 Wellington, Wednesday. New Zealand school not make any alliance or agreement with the Malaysian government until Malaysia is prepared to follow rational multi-racial policies, a leading member of the opposition Labour Party's youth section said in Auckland last night. Mr. David Butcher, president of the104 words
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Article50 1972-02-23 6 The Orchid Chapter of the Y*s Men's Club will hold its annual meeting at the Chinese YMCA Tanglln Centre in Stevens Road on Friday at 8 pjn. Mr. A. G. 8. DanaraJ will speak on Mystic Practices in the Far East and their Effect on Modem Society.50 words
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Article, Illustration131 1972-02-23 6 An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Or rather, the dentist. That's what kindergarten children are being taught. So mums all over Singapore are giving their children apples dally. And during morning breaks, children sit around to enjoy the fruit and at the131 words
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Article396 1972-02-23 6 Nigel Coventry - From Nigel Coventry Sandakan, Wednesday.— Elephants are becoming a jumbo-sized problem on Sabah's east coast. Herds of 20 to 30 regularly invade oil palm estates and other plantations. In one instance $50,000 worth of damage was caused to the Suanlamba oil palm scheme across the396 words
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Article339 1972-02-23 6 Violet Oon - By Violet Oon When Hideml Sal to first heard a symphony orchestra at the age of 12, he became enraptured and felt as If he were In a trance. "That night I thought and thought about the glorious sounds I had heard and wanted339 words
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Article72 1972-02-23 6 Salisbury, Wednesday Detained former Prime Minister Garfield Todd and his daughter Judith were released from jail yesterday after five weeks of solitary confinement—to face a new term of detention as prisoners in their own home. A security police escort transferred the two from separate jails to72 words
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Miscellaneous362 1972-02-23 6 r PDF member wins quiz The first correct answer to last Friday's quiz drawn by the Editor came from Miss Eileen Slang Mong Chee of Hong Kah Road, a member of the Peoples' Defence Force. Miss Slah wins $15 for stating that the photo graph showed part of the steeple362 words
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Article496 1972-02-23 7 Attack on English base Reuter London, Wednesday Seven people were killed In a bomb attack by the Irish Republican Army yesterday in Its promised campaign of revenge for Londonderry's 13 "Blody Sunday" deaths. The bomb exploded In front of an army officers mess InReuter - 496 words
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Article54 1972-02-23 7 Reuter Jakarta, Wednesday. Opium la being smuggled Into Indonesia by a ring believed to have Its headquarters in Singapore. Antara news agency reported yesterday that a Chinese businessman, carrying 17 kg of opium was arrested at Jakarta airport recently after his arrival from, Singapore. Police investigationsReuter - 54 words
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Article, Illustration63 1972-02-23 7 President Nixon—above—-with Chairman Mao's wife, Madam Chiang Ching, and Premier Chou En-lai at a ballet performance last night in Peking's Great Hall of the People. RIGHT: Mrs. Nixon spent yesterday sightseeing while her husband was locked in his historic talks. Here she looks at one of the giantUPI pictures - 63 words
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189 1972-02-23 7 Reuter Washington, Wednesday —President Nixon risked a nuclear war with the* Soviet Union by his policy during the India-Pakistan conflict, columnist Jack Anderson charged yesterday. Mr. Anderson, who revealed top secret government papers last December showing that Mr. Nixon had ordered a proPakistan slantReuter - 189 words
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Article137 1972-02-23 7 Saigon, WednesdayNorth Vietnam's challenge to American air supremacy over Laos cost Hanoi a MIG-21 fighter-bomber shot down in a ball of flame by a US Phantom Jet, the US command reported today. It was North Vietnam's first aircraft loss over Laos. North Vietnam over137 words
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Article182 1972-02-23 7 Doha, Wednesday. The new ruler of oil-rich Qatar said he had acted to remove profiteers and those who tried to hinder modernisation of this Gulf State which declared Its independence only five months ago. The new Emir, Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad AlThanl, took over in182 words
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Article, Illustration265 1972-02-23 7 United Press International Hollywood, Wednesday— Both lapt year's best actor and actress Oscar winners —George C. Scott and Olenda Jackson— have been nominated again for this year's award. Their nominations opened posslblllti** for back-to-back winners for the first time in history in the two actingUnited Press International - 265 words
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Article275 1972-02-23 7 Reuter London, Wednesday The government beat off another strong opposition challenge In the House of Commons last night to legislation 'aimed at enabling Britain to go Into the Common Market. By a 30-vote majority (306-276) the Conservative government won approval for an integral procedural resolutionReuter - 275 words
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132 1972-02-23 7 London, Wednesday. Restrictions on the use of electricity by British industry were eased last night as fuel was rushed to coalstarved power stations by road, rail and sea. The Minister of Industry, Sir John Eden, announced the end of the night-time ban on the132 words
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Article111 1972-02-23 7 Reuter Karachi, Wednesday. The Pakistani gunboat Rajshahi which broke through the Indian navy blockade off East Pakistan during the Indo-Pakistan war sailed Into Karachi harbour yesterday to a hero's welcome. The gunboat slipped past the Indian warships in December and reached Penang. Last month three officersReuter - 111 words
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Advertisement35 1972-02-23 7 I tomorrow then on to New Zealand and through the South Pacific to Honolulu and Los Angeles wiiMwtm'ii knows the With BO AC, OA NT AS, Am INDIA and MSA (ganaral tatar agants In Singapore/Malaytia).35 words
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386 1972-02-23 8 Professor Gordon Stephenson's suggestion that the Nantah campus should always preserve its Chinese architectural character is in keeping with the university aim to be the foremost seat of Chinese learning outside China. Nantah has traditionally been a Chinese university. It was to provide overseas386 words
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'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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Article47 1972-02-23 8 Britain is also issuing a new silver coin this year, a crown for the Queen's silver wedding anniversary in November. But with decimalisation, Londoners are wondering whether it will have "25 pence" on it—in which case it would be the first "decimal" crown.47 words
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Article108 1972-02-23 8 Though Mr. Chou En-lal will use interpreters in his talks with President Nixon, his knowledge of English is good and he has been known sometimes to query his interpreter's rendering of a subtle point of discussion. But If Mr. Chou will not resort to English himself it108 words
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Article, Illustration1098 1972-02-23 8 DICK WILSON - DICK WILSON Alex Josey's column on smoking a week or two ago struck a chord. I realised that It Is almost exactly ten years since I gave up smoking. I do not remember the actual date: how1,098 words
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Letters
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Article422 1972-02-23 8 The Singapore Lawn Tennis Association Tournaments for boys and girls of various age-groups commenced on Feb. 19 and the tournament for schools under the Ministry of Education, Department of Tennis, If I am correct, on Feb. 22. I can't understand why these tournaments should all be held almost422 words
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Article208 1972-02-23 8 The stretch of Halg Road adjacent to the Lion City Hotel Is full of cars parked opposite each other on both sides of the road during the hours of darkness, particularly on Saturdays and public holidays. Although car parks are provided for those who wish to patronise the208 words
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Article245 1972-02-23 8 RICKY TAN - RICKY TAN I refer to the reports on the ROV's enforcement squad. Commuters and pedestrians would gladly welcome this long-awaited implementation. This measure, I am confident, would improve road-dis-cipline and also Inculcate in bad drivers a sense of safety and road-aware-ness towards the public. With numerous complaints245 words
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Article77 1972-02-23 8 K. P - K.P. Malaysia Singapore Airlines the most talked about and troubled airline of the Orient >— should be allowed to die a gracious death after its years of magnificent service to the travelling public. L.C.H. should be commended as his efforts at least helped illumine the MSA-MAS situation.77 words
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Article188 1972-02-23 8 Just scan through the daily Situations Vacant column any day and you will find there are still many employers who insist on the Senior Cambridge Certificate even to the extent of demanding at least Grade I or II! Are these employers actually Ignorant of the fact that the188 words
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Miscellaneous9 1972-02-23 8 MUST HOW DO I GET MYSELF INTO THESE SITUATIONS??'9 words
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THE SHIPPING CRISIS...
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Article, Illustration975 1972-02-23 9 BETTY L. KHOO - CONCLUDING A NEW NATION FEATURES DESK PRESENTATION IN TWO PARTS BY BETTY L. KHOO Certain actions, coun-ter-moves and even reprisals, can be expected if and when Neptune Orient Lines pulls out of the Far Eastern Freight Conference. Amidst tne speculation of what could975 words
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432 1972-02-23 9 The supporters of UNCTAD's proposals to set up a special watchdog system to keep conferences in line are coming together in a summit meeting of UNCTAD which will be held in Santiago, Chile in April. This follows disagreement In the432 words
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1414 1972-02-23 9 Even before they joined the FEFC more than a year ago, both Singapore's and Malaysia's national shipping lines had pressed for a Jairer trade allocation and more equal membership rights. All their subsequent demands for parity were also despite earlier promise of accommodation.1,414 words
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Article, Illustration504 1972-02-23 9 China which has so far sent one vessel to help Singapore shippers break away from the Far Eastern Freight Conference and has two more coming in at the end of this month has already lined up It ships for March. This was disclosed504 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration1618 1972-02-23 10 Martin Stuart-Fox - From Martin Stuart-Fox United Press International BANGLA DESH The largest international relief effort mounted since the Biaf ran War Is moving Into high gear in Bangla Desh. The United Nations and its agencies are playing their part in providingUnited Press International - 1,618 words
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591 1972-02-23 10 Edgar Koh - By Edgar Koh If vou are wondering why RTS is not putting out a direct telecast via satellite of President Nixon's much-ln-the-news visit to China, It Is because of static electricity. No, this is not a technical fault; it is something which no degree591 words
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Article599 1972-02-23 10 Pang Cheng Lian - By Pang Cheng Lian JAPAN Japan is spreading her diplomatic wings wider to meet the challenge of a changing Asian scene. Alter the initial shock of the announcement of President Nixon's visit to China, Japan quickly decided that initiatives would be needed from her to599 words
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Article, Illustration821 1972-02-23 11 Violet Oon - Snobbish attitude in language groups By Violet Oon Segregation In different language groups is evident even among the theatre-going public In Singapore. This has come to my knowledge after attending all aorta of performance* organised by different groups for four months. I have found that821 words
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Article, Illustration206 1972-02-23 11 StaK Write - By a StaK Write* You may be surprised, but fire-eating is as simple as ABC. Or so German-born Elfreida Mison thinks. Elfrleda, 21, is a fireeater and her stage name spells fire White Fire. "I learned this fireeating bit when I was In Kuala206 words
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Article, Illustration424 1972-02-23 11 Peter Ong - Paul spreads his Wings— it's now a five-man group By Peter Ong Paul McCartney has added a fifth member to his new band, Wings, according to latest reports from London. He is Henry McCulloch, formerly with Greaseband (Joe Cocker's backing group), who has rehearsed with Wings "a couple of times."424 words
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Article228 1972-02-23 11 Ralph Broom - By Ralph Broom Her eyes are enormous and there is a crazy look in them. Her wild, fairy-floss hair is almost whiteblonde and seems to be constantly windswept —even on a perfectly calm day. Her voice is bass baritone gravel. And her mouth is a little228 words
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Advertisement93 1972-02-23 11 Estee Lauder's new lets your face look as though you just eight hours sleep. Wake Up Mask rosy and rested, enjoyed Miss Balbina Wong, Estee Lauder's international representative, will be your personal beauty consultant at Gty Pharmacy (Cold Storage Shopping Arcade) from Monday, 21st February 1972 to Friday, 25th. February93 words
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Article, Illustration294 1972-02-23 12 Mary Lee - Presented by I Mary Lee Everyone who saw Ali Macgraw and Ryan O'Neal ploy the boy-girl fairytale romance in the film Love Story was seeing his dreamy ideas of love come alive. So the whole world fell in love again. But what about the reports thatPicture by SULAIMAN ISMAIL - 294 words
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Article709 1972-02-23 12 TRISH SHEPPARD - TRISH SHEPPARD The majority of Singapore's women choose the pill. It's the safest, simplest, most aesthetically acceptable form of contraception. And women hate it. How much they hate the pill I didn't realise until I was able to stop taking It because my husband had709 words
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Article496 1972-02-23 12 iJ 9 cuisine Did you as a child look into the pots to see what mum was cooking for dinner, only to find out later that the delicious stew was for tomorrow's meal? The disappointment Is forgotten 24 hours later when you taste the delicious, thick stew496 words
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Article649 1972-02-23 12 Ronnie Muntu - Divorce Indonesian style... By Ronnie Muntu Indonesian women organisations are preparing to make another major effort this year to have Parliament finally approve a Bill which would clearly define the marital rights and obligations of Indonesian citizens and put a halt to the country's galloping divorce rate. For many years649 words
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Article519 1972-02-23 12 LANA WELLS - LANA WELLS NEW YORK, Wed. At some time in your life, you've probably played "OLD MAID." You may now be interested to learn that the seemingly harmless card game is actually part of a sexist plot against women. In terms of getting ahead in the world,519 words
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Advertisement114 1972-02-23 12 Special New Year Offer X-'v m ■j&y m m mm 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 you have114 words
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BUSINESS AND FINANCE
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250 1972-02-23 13 London, Wednesday Stock markets rallied on small interest to close mixed. The opening firmer trend on Wall Street also aided sentiment. At 3 p.m. the Financial Times index was up 0.8 at 491.4. Unilever, Rank and Dunlop were firmer while most others erased or250 words
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Article319 1972-02-23 13 United Press International New York, Wednesday The stock market, after a three-day holiday, closed mixed In fairly active trading yesterday. Mr. Monte Gordon of Sartorius and Company, said the market was taking longer than expected to consolidate large gains made from late last year toUnited Press International - 319 words
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Article39 1972-02-23 13 Shell group has added two vessels to its fleet of 18, servicing the offshore oil Industry off the coast of Borneo. They are worth $2 million and were designed and built by Vosper Thornycroft of Singapore.39 words
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Article, Illustration504 1972-02-23 13 HECTIC TRADING ON THE EXCHANGE By Our Market Correspondent Dramatic upsurge in activity, turnover, value and marginal gains persisted yesterday. But there were a few declines, including those under the influence of speculators, partly owing to profit clipping. Hectic trading in speculative counters compelled > the exchange504 words
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Article, Illustration307 1972-02-23 13 B. M - B.M. Total deposits held by commercial banks in Singapore last year reached a record high of $3700 million —an increase or $550 million for the year and a growth of $lOOO million within two years. During 1971, total deposits appreciated by 17 per cent,307 words
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Article63 1972-02-23 13 OTTAWA, Wed. Alcan Aluminium Limited announced yesterday it will build a US$l million ($3 million) aluminium-fabri-cating plant in Jakarta. Production is due to begin in 1973. The company said the new operation has received the approval of the Indonesian government and a new subsidiary, P.T. Alcan63 words
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Article455 1972-02-23 13 Reuter Rangoon, Wednesday Burma goes into its second decade of socialism with a 20-year plan to revive its ailing economy but has set no targets. For, if the last decade is anything to go by, then targets will mean very little and are not likely toReuter - 455 words
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244 1972-02-23 13 'Outsider' to review P 0 strategy LONDON, Wed—Britain's largest shipping group, P. and O. is to make a major review of its future passengerline activities, which last year showed a loss for the first time in a decade. The group disclosed yesterday that because of massive cost Increases in 1971,244 words
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105 1972-02-23 13 BANGKOK, Wed. Delegates from 16 Asian and Western countries yesterday recommended formation or a consortium-type of arrangement to secure external aid for the development of landlocked countries in Asia. The delegate were attending the opening session of the first meeting of the Special Committee for105 words
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Article68 1972-02-23 13 BONN: To face up to Japanese competition. Rollel Werke of Brunswick has decided to cut camera prices by between 15 and 25 per cent, from March 1. The firm said the cuts had become possible due to the decentralisation of production, and the transfer of a68 words
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Article75 1972-02-23 13 SLIGHT GAIN FOR LONDON: The price of the dollar worked slightly higher in most main European exchange markets yesterday but could not always hold on to its best levels of the quiet session. Dealers could give no clear cut reasons for the modest improvement. A London market-source said that while75 words
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Article70 1972-02-23 13 WASHINGTON: The US Export-Import Bank has announced direct loans and financial guarantees totalling US$3B million ($116.1 million) to support purchases from the United States by the Chinese Petroleum Corporation of Taiwan. The first transaction will assist in financing the purchase of ÜB. equipment and services70 words
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Article43 1972-02-23 13 HONG KONG: North Vietnamese fishermen based in Haiphong caught 25 per cent more fish last year than in 1970. Without giving specific figures, the New China News Agency said the fishermen fulfilled their fishery plan 45 days ahead of schedule.43 words
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Article188 1972-02-23 13 Allied Cham *>% Ataoa 46% Am Brands 44 Am Out 87% Am Motors AT T 44% A* P Anaconda 18% Avon N Both Steel 80% Booing 2&% Catorp Trac 49% Chrysler 88% Ctoea-Cota 126% Control Data 56% Com O! Wki SU% Dow Chom 82% DuFnnt 180% B188 words
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Article23 1972-02-23 13 NEW HELHI; India and Afghanistan yesterday signed a new trade agreement for 1972-73 aimed at expanding and diversifying trade between them.23 words
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Advertisement163 1972-02-23 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 die dynamic strategies seldom openly diacowed and almost unknown to the younger man who needs i them most. k Now you can learn: how to create and prqjwt163 words
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Article535 1972-02-23 14 JEFFREY LOW - w USE WITH JEFFREY LOW When Sports Minister Inche Othm&n Wok launches the Inaugural Inter Constituencies Football League at Jalan Besar on Saturday, It will perhaps have some epoch-making significance. Not only will the League be a fresh, permanent feature on the domestic soccer535 words
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Article, Illustration593 1972-02-23 14 Rolf Evans - SINGAPORE BRAND PRIX 72 By Rolf Evans Entered again for the Singapore Grand Prix this year are the popular L o o 1 brothers, Gerry and Beng Hoe, probably the most successful racing motorcyclists in the region today. Stepping into the shoes of their father, Looi593 words
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Article136 1972-02-23 14 Michael Poo will meet Andrew Goh in the men's singles finals of the Insurance Institute of Singapore annual' badminton championships at the SBA hall tonight, starting at 8 p.m. Michael, from the American International Assurance beat Allan Tan, also from ALA, 15-5, 15-7 in the semifinals136 words
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Advertisement530 1972-02-23 14 NEW NATION PHONE *****8 ANNOUNCEMENTS OKASA is now ovoikabte in oil the drugstores in Singapore. OKASA restores your vitality and makes life more enjoyable. OKASA a potent tonic is the result xf German scientific research which has helped millions of men and women overcome the stress and strain of modem530 words
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Advertisement472 1972-02-23 14 POSITION VACANT AN AUSTftALIAN FAMILY requires a general amah. (Chinese) English speaking 7-K. Napier Rood Singapore 10. for interview. LIVE-IN AMAH for couple with 1 baby, general work prefer some spoken English District 9. Singapore. Telephone: *****0. REQUIRED RUMP ATTENDANTS ft GREASERS. Male applicants only. Apply 353 Tanglin Read Singapore472 words
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Advertisement365 1972-02-23 14 BERNARD DRIVING SCHOOL quick to pass, dual controlled hourly $5 monthly courses $4O, tuition from Bam—llpm. by experienced and courteous instructors. Phone *****7 Singapore. FRKNCH FOR BSGINNERS: Learn French conducted by experienced qualified specialist teacher employing most interesting and up-to-date Audio-Visual and AudioLingual techniques. Please Enrol At 116-A Emerald Hill365 words
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Advertisement568 1972-02-23 14 NOTICE CHAPTER 195 (PAWNBROKERS) Unredeemed Pledged Goods Jewellery from the foOowtng Pawnbrokers' Shops Lam Joon Slang (Chop Bern Foh) No. 135 New Bridge Road. Ho Tan Kee (Chop Hen* Fatt) Tone Kee No. 255 South Bridge Road. Seow Kian (Nam Cheong Pawnshop Ltd.) No. 287 South Bridge Road. Lam Joo568 words
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Miscellaneous362 1972-02-23 14 NEW NATION CROSSWORD 8 Debussy's t'La—--9 Le Sage's hero. 10 Medicated liquid. 11 Operatic intermission. 12 Feels indignation. 13 School—. 14 Lighthouse. 19 Man's nickname. 23 Points of junction. 28 French pronoun. 29 Fraction. 30 Reckless one. 31 Solemn agreement. 32 Dish with fines herbes. 33 Spoil. 34 Platform—. 35362 words
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Article, Illustration2781 1972-02-23 15 SATURDAY CLASS 1 Drv. 2—9F (513,000—99X00 TO WINNER) ***** GREAT WORLD XI g (Shaw) Tulloh 5 000 S7MO-. APOgACK II a (Sagltarrius) Tulloh 7 a! 13 ***** OLYMPIC FLAMS n a (Lucky) Teh 7 8.18 ***** PALE ALE a (Perkins) E Donnelly 5 *l3 *****2,781 words
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210 1972-02-23 15 By Blue Peter Corruption and Rush Again did a smart trial on a good track at Buklt Timah this morning. Breaking into a gallop at the 4f, the two stablemates steadily clapped on the pace to run the last 3f in 38 1/5, with210 words
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Article55 1972-02-23 15 Singapore Cricket Club will meet Singapore Recreation Club In a friendly hockey match on the padang tomorrow at 5.15 pjn. The SCC team will come from: A. Haque, J. Grimberg, K. C. Gilson, Ee Chong Beng, M. Scrutton, K. Manning, D. Morris, A. Dunlop, I. Stevens.55 words
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Article, Illustration290 1972-02-23 15 Dennis Chia - Cheam to leave for big race By Dennis Chia Champion jockey last year, Lyle Harbridge leaves for home at Melbourne today "strictly for holiday." He will miss the last two days racing of this meeting and the whole Penang meeting. He will return at290 words
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223 1972-02-23 15 Sonny Yap - By Sonny Yap Bulgarian Olympic wrestling gold medallist, B, Radev, has been approached to render his coaching expertise to local wrestlers during his current month-long stay here. The bid to get his services for the Singapore Amateur Wrestling Association was made by the National223 words
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Article193 1972-02-23 15 London, Wednesday—The England selectors yesterday axed skipper and ace kicker Bob "The Boot" Hiller for the five-nation Rugby Union international against France in Paris on Saturday. The 29-year-old full back, scorer of 138 points in 8 internationals was replaced by Peter Knight. It is a gamble that193 words
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Advertisement255 1972-02-23 15 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'255 words
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Advertisement316 1972-02-23 15 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 full) (Print clearly in capital letters) ADDRESS (Postal District No.) Sex: AGE: Date of Birth GROUP* If you are a team member316 words
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Article, Illustration63 1972-02-23 16 Pretty Frances Yip, 24, from Hong Kong has a plan in the back of her mind which we feel is a wonderful idea. She hopes to settle down in Singapore one day. Frances, a bank secretary, says she loves the Republic. We think the feeling would63 words
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Article174 1972-02-23 16 Actress Charlotte Rampling has married her manager In London and says they plan to continue their household of three with the "best man." Miss Rampling, 25-year-old star of "Georgie Girl" and "The Damned," made headlines last year when she said she was living with174 words
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Article141 1972-02-23 16 Today is Wednesday, February 23, the 54th day of 1972 with 312 to follow. THE MOON: Between the srst quarter and full phase. THE MORNING STAR: Jupiter. THE EVENING STARS: Mercury, Venus, Mars and Saturn. Those born on this day are under the sign of Pisces. German composer George141 words
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344 1972-02-23 16 Douglas Chan - By Douglas Chan The run-down of British forces in Singapore has almost closed the business door on one small group of craftsmen the tattooists. For four men, whose livelihood and prosperity in the past depended largely on the patronage344 words
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Article81 1972-02-23 16 John Burns, the Peking correspondent of The Toronto Globe, hit the jackpot at Monday night's banquet for President Nixon in Peking. He got Mr. Nixon's wooden chopsticks as a souvenir. Mr. Burns edged up to the top table after the VlP's had departed, and eyed the81 words
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Article55 1972-02-23 16 Henry the snail put on a rare burst of speed over a two-foot (80 cm) course in Truro, in the west of England, to become the world's new snail race champion. Henry, owned by Christopher Hudson, 16. of Brighton, beat 60 other competitors with a55 words
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Article, Illustration196 1972-02-23 16 He's not on the back page for his glamorous good looks. But Boomeroo Cicero is something of a celebrity nonetheless. Boomeroo, a 22-month-old bull, and two mated heifers have been shipped to Ipoh cattle breeder Mr. E. T. van Breukelen from Fremantle. They are the first196 words
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Article101 1972-02-23 16 Things looked black for Ronald Allison and his three workmates. They had to go on the dole when Britain's power crisis shut down the factory where they worked, at Hartlepool in Durham. Then Ronald checked his football pools entry, and their worries were101 words
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Article43 1972-02-23 16 AH FOOK: It's nice to see Chairman Mao 'and President Nixon smiling at one another. MEI LIN: Yes, if only they and their allies could do the same thing on the war front, the world would be a more peaceful place.43 words
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Advertisement77 1972-02-23 16 GRii.ll :-.V/ £*i ORCHARD CINEMA BLOQ. 8 GRANGE RO. TEL: *****5 0O MAIN DISH INCLUDES SOUP DU JOUR ROLL BUTTER FRESH FRUIT COFFEE x FRIED MEf HOON OH MAH MEE ur OX TAll HICK J N CUII T iA MAKYIAND f Hit f I;,H w OA: r CHU K1 >77/JL77 words
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Miscellaneous487 1972-02-23 16 5 Slagapart 3.00 Open 1 n k and Housewives' Matinee The Invaluable Vase (Cantonese, Pt. 1) 3.35 For the Family (C) 4.05 A Diary of Events In Singapore this Week (C) 4.10 Days of Our Lives 4.50 Close 6.05 Opening and Space Angel 6.30 News In Brief 6.35 What Others487 words
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Miscellaneous459 1972-02-23 16 Trust your lucky star IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are one of those people who seem to thrive on worries. You enjoy the challenge of the problem that appears Insoluble, the excitement of slowly but surely untying the difficult knots that fate puts before you. Inclined to feel459 words
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