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Title Section16 1972-02-29 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Tuesday evening, February 29, 1972 No. 340 Price 15 cents NEW NATION J16 words
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Article14 1972-02-29 1 Police Exported a total of 69 traffic accidents, three of them serious.14 words
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Article127 1972-02-29 1 The share market was fairly active this morning. Gains and losses were equally being made among the more speculative counters. Inchcape moved up five cents to $5.35. Central Sugars declined two cents to $1.34. Public Bank dropped two cents to $1.30. 81m Lim lost three cents to127 words
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Article29 1972-02-29 1 Bangkok, Tuesday.—Eight people were killed yesterday when a jeep and a 10wheel truck collided at a curve in Chacherngsao, 40 miles from Bangkok, police said.29 words
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Article32 1972-02-29 1 LATE NEWS Tokyo, Tuesday. US Assistant Secretary of State, Mr. Marshall Green today briefed Prime Minister Sato on President Nixon's visit to China. "Rie meeting lasted 70 minutes.32 words
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Article493 1972-02-29 1 Francis Rozario - Racket in Queenstown, Jalan Sultan and Bedok By Francis Rozario The Central Narcotics Bureau has smashed three big drug rings in Queens town, Jalan Sultan and Bedok. About 700 kartoos of ganja and 350 MX pills were seized following a series of raids. A bureau spokesman493 words
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188 1972-02-29 1 The Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce will not stage its annual fireworks display on National Day this year. This decision was reached at the Chamber's monthly meeting of directors yesterday. The Chamber will inform the People's Association of its decision soon. The Chamber's decision188 words
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Article65 1972-02-29 1 Tel Aviv, Tuesday—lsraeli forces killed about 50 guerrillas and blew ud 21 buildings during their fourday operation against alleged Palestinian guerrilla bases in Southern Lebanon. Israel Radio gave these figures last night. It said the force, comprising tanks, armour, infantry and engineering units, was back from65 words
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Article100 1972-02-29 1 Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday. Sales of cars and other vehicles in Belangor have dipped owing to the current registration number "BAD." Many new car buyers are superstitious about the BAD abbreviation. Several motor firms in the city reported lower sales since the BAD registration100 words
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Article28 1972-02-29 1 Moscow. Tuesday —Rusa woman has established 10 world cargo-carrying records. The plane was captained by lira Marina Popovich, wife of Cosmonaut Mr. Pavel Popovi^.28 words
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Article, Illustration402 1972-02-29 1 Pang Cheng Lian - By Pang Cheng Lian A former Japanese spy is back In Singapore, but in a more peaceful role. Mr. Mamoru Shlnozakl above who was sent to Changl Prison in 1940 for "collecting military Information which might be useful to foreign powers," has returned402 words
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322 1972-02-29 1 Back in Washington New Nation Foreign Service Nixon returned ton last night at the end of his historic six-day visit to China. Mr. Nixon's presidential jet the Spirit of "76 touched down at Andrews Air Force base, Maryland, outside Washington after a flight thatNew Nation Foreign Service - 322 words
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Article47 1972-02-29 1 Twenty-two Leap Year babies were born from midnight to 8 a.m. today. Twelve were girts and the rest boys. The first baby was born three minutes after midnight to Mrs. Ng Beng Chiong of Prince Charles Avenue. The baby boy was 51b. 11 oa.47 words
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Article56 1972-02-29 1 Housewife Amtnfch Me Ahmad Marlon. 4ft. returned to her Tetok Kurau home yesterday to find two uninvited visitors—thieves armed with screwdrivers. They fled on toot when they could not start their ear. Police later found household goods worth about 100 and a bit bunch of keys In56 words
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Article223 1972-02-29 1 The proprietor of a department store dumped two projectors worth $9OO Into the sea at Juronc port after he learned they had been stolen, the First Magistrate Court heard today. The prosecution said that Ngeow Hon Pin received the projectors from taxi-driver Goh Kim Kwee,223 words
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Article41 1972-02-29 1 Sydney, Tuesday. The federal government will use a Japanese ship to carry Australian aid shipments to South-East Asia. Australian shipping companies had tendered for the contract, but their price was three times as high as the Japanese Quotation.41 words
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Advertisement142 1972-02-29 1 'tissue noav f ACL Bfit.im sl »i n r. ~.r vws r i ,hm m Ai d i \b i 1 f h ri >, PACt* n 1 t ici d by v uth l M ,|.i,s..i. 'AC.f 1. S.;t,fv .a *h. r r r of M »l.» cc i142 words
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Advertisement9 1972-02-29 1 Yi lr toTokyo j e K II /1/ TCKr-9 words
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Article, Illustration136 1972-02-29 2 Adelaide, Tuesday Instant Singapore hit the Australian eye today as the 67 members of the Republic's cultural mission arrived for the Adelaide Festival of Arts. They landed at 8 a.m. and made a colourful scene as they alighted from their MSA Boeing 707. Out136 words
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Article340 1972-02-29 2 Tan: Fatigue causes accidents The National Safety First Council has warned contractors not to over-work their employees at construction sites. •■This is because research has shown that overworked employees are more prone to Industrial accidents. The council's chairman, Mr. Milton Tan, said many contractors in trying to340 words
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318 1972-02-29 2 A London University lecturer, Dr. Malcolm Caldwell, has claimed that he was refused permission to make a one day stopover in Singapore recently. Dr. Caldwell alleged that his passport was held by Immigration officers at the airport. He was the only passenger not allowed318 words
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Article46 1972-02-29 2 The "ang pow" appeal by the Singapore Association for the Blind has received fairly good response. Of the 13,000 appeals sent out before the Chinese New Year, about 10 per cent have brought replies. Last year there were only 3 per cent replies.46 words
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Article37 1972-02-29 2 The metalling of Jalan Ulu Sembawang has been completed at a cost of $65,000. The Member of Parliament for Sembawang, Mr. Teong Eng Siong, will officially open it on MOqday at 730 pjn.37 words
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Article28 1972-02-29 2 The Projects Section of the National Trades Union Congress will hold a course on Japanese starting on ■clday at the NTUC pre mises In Bhenton Way.28 words
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Article188 1972-02-29 2 The sacked Saa View Hotel strikers have decided to go ahead with their legal action against the management for alleged wrongful dismissal. The decision was taken last night at a meeting at the Beach Road headquarters of the Singapore Catering Services Staff and Wbrkers Trade188 words
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179 1972-02-29 2 Police have arrested more than 200 Ramblers in Island-wide raids during the first 14 days of the 15day Chinese New Year season. The ClD's gambling sudpresslon branch was responsible for most of the arrests. The others were made by the nine divisional headquarters. Most179 words
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Article22 1972-02-29 2 Mr. P. L. Tandon, the chairman of India's State Trading Corporation will arrive here tomorrow for talks with Singapore businessmen.22 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement59 1972-02-29 2 Ktansomes 30" 36" Mastiff with trailing seat, forward and reverse gears and self emptying grassbox. Recommended for the cutting of parks, school grounds and playing fields. Greens mowers Gang mowers, and other types are also available. n ACME ENGINEERING CO., (PTE) LTD. 89. Kallang Road. S'pore. Tels: ***** *****. fflrr59 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous338 1972-02-29 2 Woman wins $l5 prize WW. c/- /»A\v v /V < s V* SA>k'C> I w S *«£> N "m 4 Last Thursday's quiz photograph showed part of the tower of the Hakka Thien En Thong Methodist" Church in Evelyn Road. The first prize of $l5 goes to Mrs. Gladys Gomes,338 words
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Article, Illustration474 1972-02-29 3 Abby Tan - t Today is their big day By Abby Tan A "very happy birthday" sounds much more special tfrhen it comes once every four years. Not that Goh Boon Leone. Prakasah Issaras, and Violet Kwan are yery different from other children. But their birth date474 words
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Article307 1972-02-29 3 Violet Oon - By Violet Oon Man and music were one last night when Ravi Shankar gave a sitar recital at the Shangri-La Hotel ballroom. Shankar's music is an extension of himself, his alter ego and we were given a glimpse into one man's soul for an unforgettable 2i307 words
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Article59 1972-02-29 3 Kuala Lumpur. Tuesday. Mr. Jean de Llpkowskl, the French Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, will visit Malaysia from March 12 to 15 this year. Mr. Llpkowskl will call on the Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak, and meet other members of the Cabinet to exchange views and59 words
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325 1972-02-29 3 Sunny Wee - By Sunny Wee Singapore's building industry, plagued last year by a shortage of cement, is now facing difficulty getting enough sand and bricks. According to Mr. Peter Tsaw, president of the Singapore Building Contractors' Bodety, the demand has exceeded the supply from local sand325 words
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Advertisement366 1972-02-29 3 aw L r^; /llv o CD Half To commemorate ourlOth Annivereary and the opening of our Kuala Lumpur new office, we are offering these away and many, many things more, auch aa: I X w H I r I 1. A Soutli-East Asian classical music cassette tape. 2. A beautiful366 words
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Miscellaneous289 1972-02-29 3 ivi 111 iTTI Jakarta 31-24 C Kuala Lumpur 32-24 C Bangkok 34-20 C Hong Kong 11-9 C Manila 32-22 C Taipeh 12-7 C Naha 13-12 C Seoul 1-minus 8C Tokyo 13-2 C London 9-4 C Moscow 0-minus 2C New York 6-minus 1C Sydney 25-19 C Melbourne 32-19 C Canberra 26-14289 words
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In Person
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Article, Illustration514 1972-02-29 4 Conducted by Ruth Moses, Tel: *****1 KAMPONG Kapor Community centre had never seen the likes of s u c h a VIP-studded dinnerparty. It wasn't coats and "tails" for the Members of Parliament though. They showed up In casual opennecked shirtsleeves514 words
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Article555 1972-02-29 4 Sin Chew Jit Poh What other newspapers are saying. ENDING THE VIETNAM WAR: On the eve of President Nixon's departure for his visit to China when much space In the Press were taken up by reports about his visit, there was a short report In555 words
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Advertisement79 1972-02-29 4 iLiLUi .11 ft!' 11 I'll irV. i" W TIJ. Tonitp §1.9 re scrips iInVHIIE FIRE MX > a UOmimi The wonderful Eagtisfa food of the good old days is back at THE BEEFEATER Meet your friends in a TO X 1 i Parker-Knoll /A Simply and smoothly adjusts to 379 words
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388 1972-02-29 5 Police search continues Reuter London, Tuesday A 33-year-old Irishman was charged in yesterday In connection with the explosion which wrecked a British army mess and killed seven people in Aldershot last week. ■Francis Kissane was ordered held in custody for a week pending aReuter - 388 words
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Article151 1972-02-29 5 New Nation Foreign Service Belfast, Tuesday—Mothers put their babies In the path of British army vehicles in an attempt to obstruct troops here yesterday. An army spokesman said an angry crowd of about 200, including many women and teenagers, hurled bottles and stones at soldiersNew Nation Foreign Service - 151 words
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94 1972-02-29 5 Reuter London, Tuesday. Britain's Granada Television Company yesterday opposed the Ford Motor Company's plans to call Its new car TTie Granada. "We are not prepared to allow Ford to ride roughshod over our established ownership of this name," said Granada chairman, Lord Bernstein. AReuter - 94 words
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Article, Illustration229 1972-02-29 5 United Press International New York, Tuesday. Sombre and silent In a blue miniskirt, Angela Davis went on trial in San Jose, California, yesterday on charges of murder, kidnapping and conspiracy. Some of the tightest security seen in an American courtroom was in effect as MissUnited Press International - 229 words
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276 1972-02-29 5 Reuter New York, Tuesday—The Bangla Desh Prime Minister, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, has said he Is ready to allow non-Bengalis In Bangla Desh to leave for Pakistan or any other country of their choice, United Nations SecretaryGeneral Kurt Waldhelm announced yesterday. In aReuter - 276 words
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Article301 1972-02-29 5 Reuter London, Tuesday New labour laws affecting every British worker came into operation yesterday the day that 280,000 striking coal miners returned to work after a strike that left government and Industry reeling. The Industrial Relations Act, firmly opposed by Britain's trade union movement. officiallyReuter - 301 words
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Article77 1972-02-29 5 New York, Tuesday. The UN Security Council voted yesterday to maintain economic sanctions against Rhodesia and declared that any legislation permitting importation of embargoed commodities would contravene the obligations of the state enacting it. The resolution was aimed particularly at the United States, which has77 words
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Article91 1972-02-29 5 Reuter Bangkok, Tuesday. Communist trained Meo guerrillas operating in nor thern Thailand are being supported by helicopters, according to a Thai general. Lieut. General Samran Baedykul, commander of the northern regional army, said the helicopters flew to guerrilla bases at night, but he did not pinpoint theirReuter - 91 words
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Advertisement261 1972-02-29 5 SANYO STEBEOCAST The most important new idea in radios since the invention of the transistor. Now, for the first time, you can hear the superb Sanyo Stereocast system a product of Sanyo high fidelity sound of FM stereo outside your research. From portable to digital clock radios, all living-room. No261 words
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Article395 1972-02-29 6 With 50 per cent of our population under 20 years of age, it is not surprising that the problems of youth in society constantly exercise the minds of government leaders. A two-day seminar was held over the weekend to Identify the problems of young people395 words
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'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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Article55 1972-02-29 6 The large new signboard at the Buklt Timah entrance of the University of Singapore was put up as part of the general sprucing-up campaign. The brightly coloured sign is certainly more eyecatching than the staid old one which was often overlooked. The university was not taking any55 words
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Article52 1972-02-29 6 Singaporean* either have short memories or a poor sense of humour. At the opening of the Jurong branch of the Chase Manhatten Bank, one official punned in his speech, "The opening of this branch has not been unheralded." There was only one appreciative chuckle from the 30052 words
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Article, Illustration958 1972-02-29 6 GERALD de CRUZ - Lesson from Nixon's China visit —all national gulfs can be bridged GERALD de CRUZ Although I don't think that the week of President Nixon's visit to China was a week that changed the world, I have never had much sympathy with the critics, principally American, of his mission because It958 words
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Letters
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Article202 1972-02-29 6 LEONARD LIM - LEONARD LIM I refer to the various news reports In the Press about the water crisis in Singapore and the PUB's constant warning to conserve water. Whenever such a water crisis occurred, the public response has been encouraging and forthcoming. I believe the same economy202 words
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Article279 1972-02-29 6 S.T. PETER LIM - S.T. PETER LIM Public Relations Officer, University of Singapore, Singapore, 10. In response to the report. i Strange Notes In Varsity j Music Department (NN. Feb. 7), I would like to make a few corrections. The University of Slnga- i pore has accepted the recommendations of279 words
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Article212 1972-02-29 6 G.K. CHIANG - G.K. CHIANG I refer to the letter, New Way In Teaching (NN, Feb. 26). If the writer claims that "new methods" were successfully used for language teaching, I wonder whether our authorities are doing anything about it? Surely, a "new method" proven to be successful through the212 words
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Article44 1972-02-29 6 TAN SIEW UNG (Miss - TAN SIEW UNG (Miss) Public Relations Officer, Ministry of Health. Singapore, t I refer to the letter, Nurse's Duty Hours (NN, Feb. 5), by Sleepless Nurse. Would the writer kindly contact the undersigned (Tel: ***** Bxk 16) to clarify the matter.44 words
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Article56 1972-02-29 6 AG. DSP YEOW YEW TOONG - AG. DSP YEOW YEW TOONG Public Relations Officer, Singapore Police Force. Singapore 2. I refer to the letter headlined "Summons For Parking by Disgusted" (NN. Feb. 14). If the writer will communicate with the Officer-ln-Charge, Traffic Police. Mr. Nlaz Mohd. Shah (Phone *****) at Maxwell Road, the56 words
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Article94 1972-02-29 6 NG CHANG WANG - NG CHANG WANG I refer to the letter by A.S.K. (NN. Jan. 31) and wish to state that owing to the shortage of suitably qualified teachers, it is not feasible to open more HSC (Commerce) classes at Outram Secondary School. However, the Adult Education Board has94 words
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Article134 1972-02-29 6 81nce the government has taken action against long hair which reflects hippism and drug-taking, it would be fair If the government also takes action on girls wearing miniskirts. The skirt reflects Indecency and pollutes the mind of our people, though the girl wearing it does134 words
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Advertisement51 1972-02-29 6 Write to The Editor, New Nation, Locked Bag 15, GPO, Singapore, 1. Have a HOME you can be proud Wj. VIIIEROV S, GOCH SANITARY WARE >7 ■hi 1 KOON HOE A CO. A pr wl^ HU. 47 Hill SlT.tt i ■*<• it-t ;.i]-i A tin.' rr r ATLAS SOUND CO.51 words
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Miscellaneous38 1972-02-29 6 irs So HAwrro setback "TO "Hte I>WC(, OU> ftOKTIfC, Ncw-nvrr ftefi. SPACIOUS MAJESTY AND witty Prince phiup HAt/fc S©NE nr V 2 si /i n 2 a .•::W V m. Mi A V 2 3 r> 3» "S38 words
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Article, Illustration3543 1972-02-29 7 PAUL PEDERSEN - By PAUL PEDERSEN, assistant professor of education, University of Minnesota. He taught at Nommensen University in Indonesia. He is the author of numerous articles dealing with youth in and from South-East Asia. This article Possibilities for Violence in Malaysia appeared in the3,543 words
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SHOPPING
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Article, Illustration891 1972-02-29 8 pEOPLE seem to be 1 having more money and less things to do with it. So many are spending more on luxuries and the rest are tucked away in the bank. Fashion is catching on fast and homes are becoming more attractive. Furniture design has891 words
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Advertisement143 1972-02-29 8 V AUTOCRAT AUTOMATIC PORTABLE FLASHING LAMP WARNS ALL DANGER AWAY IV I I m a i J E 113 £52 BROTHER 701 ~a -a X fIOT Modern WI Automa IrW I Automatic IVIWf rt iS MO f r wanted Sewing Machine! most complicated patterns ton AiS. y different designs, automatic143 words
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Advertisement111 1972-02-29 8 BY ROBERT YEO BY ARTHUR YAP two splendid collections of poems. The poets write of love, marriage, politics, and everyday things. Suitable for students of literature at secondary and tertiary iewels. $2.50 each. PP FEDERAL kU PUBLICATIONS SON. BHD. 170 JALAN SUNG El SCSI. KUALA LUMPUR. TEL: 71X34/1 TIMES NOUSE.RIVE«111 words
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Advertisement105 1972-02-29 8 J0« M/r fresh Tlir-ConMtionei GIVES YOUR ROOM A CLEAN AND FRESH SCENT ALL DAY. JUST SPRAY AIR FRESH INTO AIR TO GET RID OF UNPLEASANT OR OFFENSIVE ODOURS. FOR USE IN HOMES, OFFICES, HOTELS, ETC. au»-x a dint* product gumwl by OuPbnt CxtUM anting ndbvOowniw SOU AGKNTS POft SINOAFOM, MALAYSIA,105 words
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Advertisement202 1972-02-29 8 QUADRO SUPER CARPET TILES are made of hard-wearing synthetic fibres, completely waterproof and withstand the heaviest wear. They are laid easily and economically by placing them flat upon the floor without the use of odhesives, tools, or costly labour. Because they are loose laid QUADRO SUPER CARPET TILES can be202 words
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TREND
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Article1039 1972-02-29 9 Mary Lee - Presented by Mary Lee Singapore may not be the heart of fashion in South-East Asia, but it certainly has a more than adequate number of boutiques scattered throughout the shopping areas in the city, especially along Orchard Road. In spite of their number, however, there is1,039 words
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Article, Illustration205 1972-02-29 9 ROMA BLAIR - ROMA BLAIR Now for the last two positions of Salute to the Sun. In position 10 we had inhaled and bought the right leg forward to position it next to left foot. Hands should be in position each side of feet as shown, we now exhale, and205 words
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Article363 1972-02-29 9 One of the main targets of the Women's Liberation movement in America is antiabortion laws. In Boston last weekend, more than 1000 advocates of legalised abortion voted to stage an abortion action week around the nation from May 1 to May 6, and to campaign for363 words
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Article, Illustration180 1972-02-29 9 Young women with restricted budgets should spend their money on separates which co-ordinate: this way they can have maximum fashion at minimum cost. Now, more than ever before, the range of coordinates te almost unlimited as there is no longer the danger of mixing colours180 words
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Advertisement63 1972-02-29 9 :>J\. W.y <« w~. h >•*- 23?* V m 'M Wi I^- i S(J PR >rl .if, i. *«V. -r. /WHIG/ UP TO ?»j| ORE WEEK OfILV 507< AA s. 72-74 hfcgh Street, Singapore 6. Tel: ***** r lII* Liat lowers, 541 Orchard Road, Singapore 9. Tel: 3702 A Supreme63 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration2018 1972-02-29 10 Political quarrels shelved as three nations take joint action to control the traffic Asian Business and Industry S-E ASIA "Shipowners must realise that what Is not safe for us Is not safe for them either. Surely that is just plain commonsense?" The question was obviously therhetorlcalAsian Business and Industry - 2,018 words
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307 1972-02-29 10 William Coughlin - From William Coughlin Los Angeles Times EGYPT An armed effort to free former Egyptian Vice-President Mr. Ali Sabry from an Egyptian jail early this month, undisclosed until now, is thc| subject of widespread speculation in diplomatic circles in Cairo. It wasLos Angeles Times - 307 words
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Article, Illustration983 1972-02-29 10 Sonny Wee - By Sonny Wee SINGAPORE Planning the State visit by Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip and Princess Anne to Singapore was complicated and laborious. The hours spent by officials of the British wi g h Commission and the Singapore government could best be983 words
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Advertisement104 1972-02-29 10 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 have to do is collect three consecutive number coupons, 1, 2,104 words
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BUSINESS AND FINANCE
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259 1972-02-29 11 United Press International New York, Tuesday Earlier gains evaporated in selling and profit taking yesterday as the stock market closed mixed in moderately active trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The trading pattern was the same as that of the pastUnited Press International - 259 words
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211 1972-02-29 11 Reuter London, Tuesday The market closed firmer in active twoway interest but gains were somewhat trimmed on profit taking. At 3 p.m. the Financial Times index was 3.7 at 520.0. Unilever reversed earlier gains ahead of today's results while Beech ams and Dunlop alsoReuter - 211 words
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Business Abroad
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150 1972-02-29 11 SYDNEY. Tues. A proposed 15 per cent increase in shipping freight rates to Japan and the Far East from May 1 could damage Australian exports, the chairman of the Australian General Cargo Shippers Committee, Mr. D.E. Taplin, said yesterday. He said150 words
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Article67 1972-02-29 11 LONDON: The dollar edged slightly higher In European exchange markets yesterday helped by last week's Interest rate cuts In West Germany which made Investment there less attractive. In Frankfurt It slipped to 3.1915 marks, in London It finished the day unchanged at 2.*****5 to the pound, closed67 words
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Article57 1972-02-29 11 TOKYO: The Bank of is not considering a cut in its discount rate at this stage, bank officials said yesterday. They were commenting on the reduction of West German discount rate from 4 to 3 per cent. The officials said the Central Bank was awaiting US57 words
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Article60 1972-02-29 11 COLOMBO: The monthly sugar ration of 31b. (1.3 kg) a person will be reduced to 21b. (0.9 kg) from March 1. an official spokesman said yesterday. The spokesman gave no reason but the cut in the ration had been generally expected because of soaring sugar Drlces60 words
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Article48 1972-02-29 11 NEW DELHI: India bu told the European Common Market countries that It wants to conclude an agreement with them to safeguard its exports before Britain formally joins the Economic Community next year. Indian exports which will be affected include jute, textile and coir products.48 words
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Article212 1972-02-29 11 Allied Chem 30 AlflM 48 Am Brands 44* Am CUi 39* AT ft T 43% A A P 9* Anieondi 19* Beth Steel 32 Boeing 24% Caterp Trac 48% Chrysler 33% Coca-Col* 124% Control Data 50% Corn Ol Wki 206% Dow Cbem 90% DuPOOt 162 K Kodak212 words
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300 1972-02-29 11 The outlook for Malaysian pineapples in the United States and Canada is good while future sales of the fruit product in Europe will be influenced heavily by the Impending entry of Britain into the European Economic Community. "At present pineapples from Malaysia form only300 words
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Article127 1972-02-29 11 Residents In Katong will miss the services of the oldest drug store in the area when It closes down soon. Started some 30 years ago. the Malaya Drug Store Is run by a husband and wife team, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Seow. It has127 words
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Article, Illustration537 1972-02-29 11 PRICES TUMBLE IN PROFIT CLIPPING By Our Market Correspondent Widespread declines due largely to profit clipping sent prices reeling in nearly every section of the Stock Exchange yesterday. Even flrst-llners suffered more than marginal losses including United Overseas Bank down 35 cents to $6.85, Oversea Chinese Banking537 words
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Article, Illustration221 1972-02-29 11 The Chairman of the Board of Mobil Oil .Corporation, Mr. Rawleigh War ner, Jr., arrived here from New York over the weekend for a three-day visit. Accompanying him are the President of Mobil's International Division for Asia and the Pacific area. Mr. Charles E. Solomon and Vice-President Mr. Stanley221 words
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Article179 1972-02-29 11 LONDON, Tues.—The British Government last night announced approval of a £35 million ($259 million) plan to save three shipyards on the Upper Clyde in Scotland and make them competitive with the best in Europe. The plan ends months of speculation about the future of179 words
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Advertisement304 1972-02-29 11 \ODcrfioncil gudance 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 career304 words
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Article, Illustration690 1972-02-29 12 Lim Kee Chan - By Lim Kee Chan Frank Phillips of Australia, twice winner of the Singapore Open, said that the Island location may prove lucky for him again. Phillips, the lanky, bespectacled professional, won the first Singapore Open here when it was played over the Island course. And690 words
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Article78 1972-02-29 12 London, Tuesday. The committee of the four home Rugby Unions will meet on Saturday to consider an appeal by Ireland against the cancellation of their international matches against Scotland and Wales. The Irish appeal follows yesterday's decision by the Welsh Rugby Union not to play Ireland78 words
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Article104 1972-02-29 12 London, Tuesday —Manchester United last night paid Scottish club Aberdeen 125,000 for Martin Buchan In an effort to bolster their creaking defence. United, runaway leaders of the first division of English football League earlier In the season, are now In eighth place, six points behind104 words
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Advertisement236 1972-02-29 12 FOR SALE SECOND-HAND AIRCONDITIONERS, PHILCO, Carrier York 1 2 h.p. and 2 Refrigerators $250/0.n.0. Sunlite (Singapore) *****, *****, *****. MOTHERS' DAY (U.K.) SEND BEAUTIFUL LONG-LASTING ORCHID FLOWERS. Order from AIR FREIGHT ORCHIDS COMPANY BY 4th March. 43-F Mandalay Road Singapore 11. Telephone: *****7. GAS COOKER, Tanberg amplifier, Hoover carpet cleaners,236 words
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Advertisement326 1972-02-29 12 SHOPPING GUIDE SII THI SHOPPING GUIDE AT HOMI PLAN YOUR SHOPPING ON PAGE 10 EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY, TRAVEL GUIDE INTERNATIONAL CHARTER FLIGHTS CENTRE offer DCB/ Boeing 707: Singapore to London $404, Brussels $520/- New York $704/- Toronto $754/Paris $495/- Rome $7OB Frankfurt $569/- Luxembourg $516/70 The Arcade, Roffles Place,326 words
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Advertisement268 1972-02-29 12 NEW CAR DIRECTORY Where you can buy your next new car in Singapore PEUGEOT Sole Agents i NUEI ANN BUH.DING SWGAPORE J TEL iMJ.V €Bl CHAMPION MOTORS PTE. LTD. 304 Orchard Road, Singapore 9 Tel: *****1. CITY MOTORS (SI PTI. LTD.. 28 Cavenogh Road. Singapore 9 Tels *****6/*****3 liOVKlt CHAMPION268 words
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Miscellaneous452 1972-02-29 12 NEW NATION CROSSWORD 111 9 Summer wear: 2 words. 10 Out on—: 2 words. 11 Restricted. 12 —citato (in the work quoted): Lat. 14 Coffee. 21 One of a pair. 22 Building materials. 24 Fabled bird. 25 Military cap. 26 African port. 27 Poses. 29 Starchy food: 2 words. 31452 words
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Article, Illustration339 1972-02-29 13 Follow the horses marked with a Prabu led past the At and into the straight, with Flying Glory and Developer well up. Developer forged ahead at the distance, and keeping up a bright gallop, went on to win easily from Flying Glory. Belly Dancer led339 words
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Article263 1972-02-29 13 By Blue Peter Visiting jockey Laurie Johnson, who made a successful "r a 1 d" on the Singapore Malayan turf, leaves for Holland en route to Ireland today. He rode 12 winners in four meetings. He said he thoroughly enjoyed his two month stay here and263 words
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Article385 1972-02-29 13 Victoria School scored a double when it won the Boys "A" and "C" division team titles In the Seran goon District 13th annual cross country champion ships at the Macßitchie Reservoir. Although the school did not record any individual first placing, the Victorians performed very consistently385 words
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Article1223 1972-02-29 13 COmiHG TO GRIPS C o m m e rcialism in martial arts is becoming increasingly derogatory to such an extent that they may even lose their purpose. Like the advertising of "crash course" karate lessons by correspondence which, according to the advertisement will equip1,223 words
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Advertisement316 1972-02-29 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 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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Advertisement259 1972-02-29 13 z 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 Birth259 words
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Article121 1972-02-29 14 Today Is Tuesday, February 29. the 60th day. of 1972 with 300 to follow. THE MOON: between fuU and last quarter. THE MORNING STAR: Jupiter. THE EVENING STARS: Mercury, Venus, Mars and Saturn. Those born on this day are under the sign of Pisces. Italian composer Rossini was born121 words
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Article, Illustration60 1972-02-29 14 Alice Gaw is just sweet seventeen and hopes one day to be Alice in the Wonderland of international travel. She is a hotel hostess but hopes one day to change it to air hostess so that she can fullii her ambition to get to all those farawayPicture by Philip Lim. - 60 words
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65 1972-02-29 14 The black executive director of the Nevada Equal Rights Commission plans to file formal charges against a brothel operating in the town of Lido Junction because it rejected Negro clientele. The official said he received a complaint from a visiting Negro that65 words
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Article40 1972-02-29 14 AH FOOK: It's heartening to read that no significant tax increases are expected in our new budget. My day is made. MEI LIN: As things are so bright, why not cut down the tax on certain essential items?40 words
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358 1972-02-29 14 Pakir Singh - By Pakir Singh February Is the shortest calendar month and its leap into 29 days every four years still sadly leaves it behind its 11 other longer colleagues. But it need not suffer from any inferiority complex because February is Singapore's fateful month. And358 words
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Advertisement162 1972-02-29 14 i A O a v 4 V» iti A W. mi But r>i i passion i •T.j "on gjdfuHT' ?»J tC ffltK you r s» f SKATING 1, j I Gk.itul f»'ats on sk3tes \7Kj Hifihty entertaining LIMITED ENGAGEMENT ONLY of Tiger Beer and you'll know why Tiger has won162 words
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Miscellaneous473 1972-02-29 14 5 Singapore 3.00 Opening followed by Where the Heart Is 3.20 For the Family 3.50 A Diary of Events In Singapore this Week (M) 3.55 It's Happening In Singapore (Rpt) 4.15 Peyton Place (Rpt) 5.00 Close 6.00 Opening followed by William Tell: Secret Death 6.30 News In Brief 6.35 Colourful473 words
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Miscellaneous386 1972-02-29 14 Trust your lucky IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are not one who Is particularly happy pulling in harness with another. You prefer to work alone, fully responsible for either your own success or your own failure. TOMORROW... PISCEB (Feb. 20-March 21) —Whatever advice you give friends today had386 words
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