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Title Section15 1972-03-01 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Wednesday evening, March 1, 1972 No. 341 Price 15 cents NEW NATION15 words
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Article13 1972-03-01 1 Police reported 53 accidents yesterday. Five were serious and two fatal.13 words
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Article117 1972-03-01 1 The share market was fairly active this morning. There were farther signs of profit-taking. Malayan Container dropped three cents to $2.55. National Iron lost two cents to $4.40. Public Bank fell one cent to $1.28. Ben Co. eased three cents to $1.59. M. Tiles slipped a cent117 words
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Article31 1972-03-01 1 Capetown, Wednesday— A total of 118 Africans were found guilty yesterday of the ritual murder of two fellow tribesmen whom a witchdoctor blamed for lightning that killed two boys.31 words
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Article43 1972-03-01 1 LATE NEWS Jakarta. Wednesday A 90 ton Thai vessel has been detained by an Indonesian patrol boat for entering Indonesian territorial waters without permit. The vessel with 15 crewmen has been towed to Teluk Sabang in north Sumatra for Investigation.43 words
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547 1972-03-01 1 Tougher penalties plan Labour Minister Ong Pang Boon today announced new measures and higher penalties in the government's war against pollution and factory accidents. Opening the National Industrial Safety and Health Campaign at the Conference Hall, he said: "Our present Factories Act, enacted in547 words
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Article43 1972-03-01 1 Canberra, Wednesday.— Australia's population reached an estimated 12.8 million on September 30 last year, according to figures released here yesterday by the Commonwealth Bureau of Census and Statistics. This was an Increase of 247,500 over the previous 12 months.43 words
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Article37 1972-03-01 1 Adelaide, Wednesday A member of a Russian musical festival touring Australia collapsed and died here today within hours of arriving for the Adelaide Festival of Arts. He was Mr. Ivan Koskalev, aged about 55.37 words
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Article427 1972-03-01 1 High Court hearing of petitions this month The 20th Century Chit Fund 00. and four of its subsidiary companies have filed High Court petitions under the Companies Act to wind up their operations here. The petitions were filed by the companies' solicitors, Tan, Rajah427 words
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292 1972-03-01 1 Hospital has eight to 10 men on waiting list Between eight and ten male patients are waiting for, sex-change operations In Handling Kerbau Hospital. Earlier, they were at Woodbridge Hospital where they were subject to extensive investigations and exhaustive interviews by a team of292 words
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Article313 1972-03-01 1 Abby Tan - Bv Abby Tan Jules Verne would have batted an eyelid or two to see the gleaming black-hulled luxury liner, France, steaming out from the pages of his famous novel Around the World In 80 Days. But like his predictions, this was stark reality all 1035 feet313 words
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Article247 1972-03-01 1 A 32-year-old clerk yesterday helped police to smash a gang of thieves responsible for the recent spate of housebreaking In Joo Chlat. Inche Abdul Karlm bin Mohammed risked his life when he arrested a wanted housebreaker at Geylang early yesterday morning. Police spokesman. Mr. Lawrence247 words
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Article, Illustration251 1972-03-01 1 Reuter Washington, Wednesday. —President Nixon yesterday told Senate Democratic leader Mike Mansfield and Republican leader Hugh Scott they had been invited by the Chinese Prime -Mr. Chou's Invitation was seen as an important development, signifying China's desire to follow up theReuter - 251 words
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Article, Illustration172 1972-03-01 2 Being first of the leap year babies may mean nothing to him now, but it means a lot for Mrs. Ng Beng Chiong. Born yesterday, the 5 lb. 11 oz. baby has fulfilled Mrs. Ng*s wishes for a baby boy, though they172 words
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Article, Illustration367 1972-03-01 2 New Nation Foreign Service Banda Seri Begawan, Wednesday Britain's Queen Elizabeth was given one of the most colourful welcomes of her SouthEast Asian tour during her one-day visit to the Sultanate of Brunei yesterday. With the family of Sultan Hassanal Bo 1 kNew Nation Foreign Service - 367 words
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441 1972-03-01 2 Ronnie Muntu - Contraband coming into Java From Ronnie Muntu Jakarta, Wednesday The smuggling of goods from Singapore to Indonesia, previously detected only along the east coast of Sumatra, has now been discovered along the north coast of West Java. A Singapore-based syndicate is suspected. West Java's Chief441 words
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Article55 1972-03-01 2 A sports association for the Queens town commu nity has been formed and will be registered soon. The president of the association is Mr. Jek Yeun Thong, the Minister for Culture and MP for the area. Mr. Khoo Ewe Thuan, Mr. Foo Seng Juan and Mr. Seah55 words
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128 1972-03-01 2 About 200 families in Lorong ""Tigastate Geylang, have been given quit notices by the Housing and Development Board. They have been registered for new flats in Toa Payoh and Bendemeer housing estates by HDB officials last month. The houses they are occupying now128 words
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Article228 1972-03-01 2 Haw Par Brothers International Limited have obtained controlling interests in Kwan Loong and Company (Hong Kong) Limited, a Hong Kong pharmaceutical firm quoted on the Far East Stock Exchange. r-f This acquisition, says Haw Par, will result In an increase in earnings and assets228 words
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Article100 1972-03-01 2 London, Wednesday. The inquest into the deaths of Mr. Tan Sin Hee, private secretary to the Singapore High Commissioner here, and Miss Chan Kum Toh, a staff nurse at the London Clinic, who were found dead in the former's maisonette in East Finchley, London, last Tuesday, was opened100 words
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Article176 1972-03-01 2 From V.K. Chin Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday The government is to allow the screening of X-fllms in local theatres from today. But distributors can screen the Alms for a maximum of 30 days only with no extension allowed. Another condition laid down by the Film176 words
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Article35 1972-03-01 2 The Workers' Party will hold a Chinese New Tear celebration at PKM Building (UMNO Headquarters) in Changl Road on March 12. The party's secretary-ge-neral, Mr. JJ3. Jeyaretnam, will give a talk.35 words
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Article29 1972-03-01 2 Rangoon, Wednesday More than 1000 people were made homeless last night when a fire destroyed 200 houses in Mandalay, about 138 miles (220 km) north of Rangoon.29 words
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Article36 1972-03-01 2 Esso will distribute 10,000 Utter-bags at all its service stations to customers thby week. A spokesman said they are part of the company's aim to further instil awareness among the public to keep Singapore litter-tree.36 words
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325 1972-03-01 2 Ipoh. Wednesday A baby-sitter who twisted and fractured the leg of a three-month-old girl and stuffed a piece of cloth into her mouth to stop her from crying, was fined $2OO or six weeks' jail on Saturday. A magistrate's court found R. Jayamary 23,325 words
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Article30 1972-03-01 2 A course on introduction to business finance will be conducted by the University of Singapore's Department of Extramural Studies from Monday at 7.30 pm at Nlssen Hut 4.30 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous350 1972-03-01 2 Only two quiz winners Only two readers sent in correct answers to last Friday's quiz. They are Mr. Marzaini bin Mohamed, of Blair Plain, Tanjong Pagar, and Mr. Tan Seng Soon of Market Street. Each wins $17.50. The quiz photograph showed the top of the John Little's Building in Raffles350 words
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Miscellaneous134 1972-03-01 2 At the cinema Capitol: Struggle for Vengeance (Mandarin) 1.30, 4, 6.45, 9.30 pjn. Cathay: Suzle 1.30, 4. 6.30, 930 pjn. Globe: BlUy Jack 1.45, 4, 7, 930 pjn. Imperial: The Legends of Cheating (Mandarin) 2.15, 7.15, 9.30 pan. Jurong Drive-In: The Desperate Chase (Mandarin) 7, 9.30 pjn. lido: The Organization—--1.45,134 words
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Miscellaneous124 1972-03-01 2 I weather! Temperatures In world cities yesterday. Manila 31-21 C Hong Kong 16-10 C Jakarta 33-25 C Kuala Lumpur 32-22 C Tokyo Seoul 1-1 Bangkok Naha Talpeh London Moscow 1-1 New York San Francisco Paris Sydney Melbourne Canberra Perth 11-8 C 1-Minus 8C 34-19 C 13-12 C 15-7 C 10-7124 words
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Article231 1972-03-01 3 When lan Duncan Urquhart, a 25 -year-old Australian, died In a motor accident in Singapore on February 11, it was six years to the day that his girlfriend was murdered. On February 11, 1966, the bodies of his teenage girlfriend Abina and another youth231 words
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Article43 1972-03-01 3 Driver Ng Lee Pheng, 46, and his wife were injured yesterday when their lorry suddenly caught fire while travelling along Chua Chu Kang. They managed to leap out of the lorry. They received slight burns on their legs.43 words
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Article30 1972-03-01 3 The second Singapore teachers' art and crafts exhibition will be opened by Mr. Kwan Sal Keong, Director of Education, at the National Library next Wednesday at 5.30 p.m.30 words
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Article250 1972-03-01 3 'Because of union work' allegation A complaint of victimisation has been lodged with the Singapore Industrial Labour Organisation against Hewlett Packard, an American electronic company. The company is alleged to have dismissed a technician who is believed to have been organising the 200 employees there into250 words
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Article101 1972-03-01 3 The Health Ministry has called for tenders from contractors to clean and maintain the beaches and holiday resorts at Changi, Pasir Ris, Loyang and various islands. This move, it is understood, is in line with the government's aim to keep Singapore clean and pollution free.101 words
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Article340 1972-03-01 3 Ng Foo Ngok - By Ng Foo Ngok Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday.—The Alliance government will continue to hold the reins of power in the foreseeable future because there are no other political parties strong enough to form a government. This was the view expressed by former Alliance MP. Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamed.340 words
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205 1972-03-01 3 The Minister for Law and National Development, Mr. E. W. Barker, today advised students to look beyond the traditional list of favoured professions for a career. He said the need was for managers, systems analysts, computer programmes and other specialists in a variety of fields.205 words
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Article, Illustration297 1972-03-01 3 Wee Beng Huat - World trip in yacht By Wee Beng Huat All Bob Piatt, 33, wants Is, at the least, one old sea "dog' to help him sail the world. But all he has got so far is a four-legged one who is afraid of the water. For the past297 words
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In Person
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Article, Illustration568 1972-03-01 4 Conducted by Ruth Moses, Tel: *****1 IF THE people don't go to art, art must come to the people. And it did —at the Delta North Community Centre open-house buffet. And which better way to come than through the lucky-dip bag568 words
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THE VOICE OF THE PRESS
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Article184 1972-03-01 4 What other newspapers are saying: HISTORIC VISIT: President Nixon arrived in China on February 21 for a visit. This "historic drama" has now been staged without any hitch, and with very great success, too. Judging by the more than 20 years or hostility between China and the184 words
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Article455 1972-03-01 4 FROM ONE EXTREME TO. ANOTHER: President Nixon's achievements in his China visit are many, but the most important one is that the friendship between the Chinese people and the American people has taken a big stride forward. At least, the manmade obstacle and hostility has gone.455 words
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Article189 1972-03-01 4 RECEPTION IN PEKING: The way President Nixon was received by the leaders and the people of China was beyond expectation. On the very day of his arrival he was taken directly to meet Chairman Mao Tse-tung. This was a significant event and President Nixon has definitely received great189 words
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Advertisement21 1972-03-01 4 grilL ORCHARD CINEMA BLDO. 8 ORANGE RD. TEL: *****5 feO MAIN DISH INCLUDES SOUP DU JOUR ROLL BUTTER FRESH FRUIT COFFEE21 words
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Article405 1972-03-01 5 Well move in again if guerrilla attacks continue New Nation Foreign Service Tel Aviv, Wednesday Israel has warned Lebanon it will take further military action, II the Lebanese do not curb Arab guerrilla attacks mounted from their territory. Souroes in Tel Aviv said the warning wasNew Nation Foreign Service - 405 words
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Article255 1972-03-01 5 Reuter Jeddah, Wednesday King Faisal of Saudi Arabia told ministers of 31 Muslim countries yesterday: "All of us must stand beside Lebanon and the Palestine resistance movement" Opening the third conference of Islamic foreign ministers, he said the Issue went beyond Lebanese and Palestinians—it was "oneReuter - 255 words
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156 1972-03-01 5 United Press International Mexico City, Wednesday. —"Better dead than wed," Jose Antonio Leon Rico, 30, is supposed to have said to the two brothers of his girlfriend who, pistol in hand, demanded that he marry her. He nearly got his wish. TheUnited Press International - 156 words
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Article62 1972-03-01 5 Rabat, Wednesday A Moroccan military tribunal last night sentenced an army officer to death and sent 72 people to prison for their part in last summer's unsuccessful coup against King Hassan. The judgment came seven months after the execution by firing squad of 10 army62 words
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Article18 1972-03-01 5 Hong Kong, Wednesday. China and Ghana have decided to resume diplomatic relations, Radio Peking reported yesterday.18 words
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Article, Illustration42 1972-03-01 5 The Russian Luna-20 moon probe made a soft snow landing when it came back to earth. The probe reportedly brought back samples of lunar rocks from the mountainous region of the moon. This photograph was released by the Soviet government.42 words
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Article326 1972-03-01 5 Reuter London, Wednesday. A British doctor claimed yesterday that tens of thousands of Bangla Desh women had been raped by Pakistani soldiers last year and many were likely to be "destroyed as human beings." Dr. Malcolm Potts, who returned here from Dacca last Friday afterReuter - 326 words
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Article179 1972-03-01 5 Reuter Dacca, Wednesday—The Bangla Desh Prime Minister, Bhelkh Mujlbur Rahman. left last night for Moscow on a four-day visit to the Soviet Union. It Is Sheikh Mujlb's first visit to the Soviet capital since becoming Prime Minister. He Is expected to seek large-scale Russian aid forReuter - 179 words
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Article112 1972-03-01 5 United Press International Bangkok, Wed. FieldMarshal Thanom Kittlkachorn, chairman of Thailand's ruling National Executive Council, said yesterday that government forces would soon capture Phu Hin Long Kla, the main operating base for the Communist Insurgents In northern Thailand. "There have been some signs Indicating thatUnited Press International - 112 words
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139 1972-03-01 5 Reuter Moscow, Wednesday Border troops patrolling the 36,000 miles (*****0 km) of Russia's tightly sealed frontiers and coastline have been given new powers to detain anyone found near them without permission. Modified rules, made public yesterday in the official bulletin of the Supreme Bovlet (Parliament),Reuter - 139 words
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Article184 1972-03-01 5 United Press International Sao Paulo, Wednesday.— Police yesterday arrested a group of men who for months have been profitably running their own mini telephone company here. The group, which included an installer of the official Brazilian Telephone Company (CTB), sold clandestine telephones to customers for theUnited Press International - 184 words
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Article38 1972-03-01 5 Lima, Wednesday. Five people were killed and two injured when a truck bound from lima to the mining centre of Colqui slid off a mountain road and plunged into a canyon 4000 feet (1220 m) below.38 words
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253 1972-03-01 5 Moscow, Wednesday.—The first Soviet commentary to appear here on President Nixon's talks in Peking accused China of trying to curry favour with the United States, and hinted at collusion between Russia'j two big power rivals. The commentary in the trade union daily, Trud, said the253 words
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Advertisement76 1972-03-01 5 OWN A SEAHORSE POOL SWIMQUIttpc ".t t r r/ lO >**« csf^n* -v* 0 8? M '5 p > &MS2P -H v E SR m X A% YOUR OWN SWIMMING POOL LARGE OR SMALL, COMMERCIAL OR PRIVATE POOLS. FULLY INSTALLED WITH LEAKPROOF 6UNITED HULL, ALL EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES. FOUNTAINS AND76 words
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437 1972-03-01 6 It is more in its promise than its actual achievement that the major significance of the Peking summit lies. The groundwork has been laid for a dramatic change of direction in the mutual attitudes between the United States and China. Over a period437 words
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Article91 1972-03-01 6 i II i by ISPY .> Reporters who try to Interview "newsworthy" patients in hospital are often regarded by doctors as a nuisance. But last week a New Nation reporter experienced a welcome change. The hospital doctors treating a jockey who collapsed during a riding workout91 words
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Article, Illustration1025 1972-03-01 6 DICK WILSON - DICK WILSON What or who will succeed the PAP? This Is not a topic that preoccupies either Singaporeans or foreign observers unduly. The PAP remains a party with a young leadership, well capable of handling affairs for the rest1,025 words
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Letters
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Article236 1972-03-01 6 The government department* give replies to trivial matters appearing In the Press but not to matters of Importance that affect the livelihood of people. I have been anxiously reading your paper for the last four months expecting some reply of assurance that the grievances and anomalies of236 words
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Article218 1972-03-01 6 O. H - O.H. I refer to the article, An Apple A Day For Dental Health (NN, Feb. 23). It amuses me to read that the Dental Health Campaign has been launched by making kindergarten children eat more apples. Apples to keep the dentist away I'm sure that is218 words
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Article199 1972-03-01 6 CHARLIE KOH - CHARLIE KOH Up popped Collector— Coins: How Not To Get Hurt (NN, Feb. 26) to Mr. Land's rescue. First and foremost. did Collector read my first comment. Coins Way So Expensive (NN, Jan. 26) where I gave a brief description of the stall where the coins were199 words
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Article82 1972-03-01 6 CHAN LOY CHAN (Miss - CHAN LOY CHAN (Miss) Public Relations Officer. Pablfte Health Division. Singapore. S I refer to the letter by T3 Ji. on Deafening Noises (NN, Feb. 11>. Public Health Department labourers In the course of collecting and removing the rubbish from premises hare been given strict Instructions82 words
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Article72 1972-03-01 6 NELSON QUAH - NELSON QUAH Owing to Increased traffic on roads, there should be traffic lights at the junction of Jalan Jurong Kechll and Upper Buklt Timah Road. During peak hours, motorists have to wait for at least 15 minutes to cross this busy Junction. If there Is no72 words
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Article62 1972-03-01 6 POH SOO HUAT - POH SOO HUAT I refer to Mr. L. K. Wong's complaint under the heading Inconsiderate Driver (NN, Jan. 14) I would appreciate if he could let me have the registration number of the bus and the date and time of the incident for purpose of62 words
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Article131 1972-03-01 6 KHOO EWE THUAN - KHOO EWE THUAN Sports Liaison Officer for Queenstown, Singapore. 3 It is unfortunate that Mr. K.H. Loo did not know of the constituency football competition which was first reported in the Press on Nov. 23, 1971. However, I am very pleased and appreciate his interest in the131 words
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Advertisement66 1972-03-01 6 Write to The Editor, New Nation Locked Bag 15, GPO, Singapore, 1 If your feet r smell. Aoaforni the solution to your B pUSSSSIP problem is simple, safe and inexpensive. It is a liquid called APAFORM already > a resounding success in Europe. AJPAFORM Foot Deodorant months of self-assurance in66 words
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Article, Illustration2053 1972-03-01 7 Edgar Koh - IN TWO PARTS That first drink leads them down the road By Edgar Koh Tony handsome, muscular and appropriately side-burned smiled and spoke up at the Alcoholics Anonymous weekly session. "I'm 28," he said. "How did you start?" I asked. "Acting tough, you know what I mean? Young2,053 words
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Article, Illustration194 1972-03-01 7 Unlike their parents, the present feneration of French teenagers prefer soft drinks and milk to beer or other alcoholic drinks. By law, every bar, restaurant and nightclub mast display conspicuously printed extracts from the regulations forbidding sale of alcoholic drinks to under 18s. Under194 words
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Article599 1972-03-01 7 Robert Miller - Robert Miller A detailed study of Australia's alcoholics labels half the men and a third of its women as "heavy drinkers. The three-year investigation by sociologist Sol Encel showed that the older women get, the more they drink—until they reach 00—and that the Roman599 words
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229 1972-03-01 7 There are no specific laws or penalties for underage drinking in Rome for the simple reason that the problem of drinking, underage or overage, as we know it, does not exist. Italian children are given moderate amounts of wine to drink229 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration857 1972-03-01 8 V.K. Chin - Malaysia's business giant and its problems From V.K. Chin MALAYSIA Pernas, seeking to establish. Itself as Malaysia's sole importer of Chinese goods, will sally forth to Europe in April on an entirely different mission. Instead o t consumer goods, Pernas will be looking for857 words
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Article, Illustration841 1972-03-01 8 Leon Daniel - From Leon Daniel United Press International THAILAND Whatever follows President Nixon's trip to Peking, the generals who run Thailand are not counting on a lessening of China's support for the communist Insurgency here. The generals acknowledge the Insurgency Is worse than atUnited Press International - 841 words
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539 1972-03-01 8 Pakir Singh - By Pakir Singh PHILIPPINES Controversy over defence spending in the Philippines has intensified with a request for an extra $6OO million over a five-year period. If the aefence appropriations committee approves the request, President Marcos' military budget for the coming fiscal year will increase539 words
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Article680 1972-03-01 8 Ronnie Muntu - From Ronnie Muntu INDONESIA A major row is shaping up between the central government and the Jakarta Municipal Administration about legalised gambling, which the progressive Jakarta Governor Mr. All Sadlkln Introduced In 1968 over strong protests from certain sections of the community. The clash had680 words
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Advertisement243 1972-03-01 8 LCC Private Secretary^ For the first Tim#, LCC candidates have a complete course of books which cover completely the syllabus for the LCC Private Secretary's Certificate. This course is Paste Business Studies, published by Edward Arnold (Publishers) Ltd. in dose co-operation with the London Chamber of Commerce. Taking the examination243 words
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SHOWBIZ
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Article, Illustration548 1972-03-01 9 Violet Oon - By Violet Oon The Echo Children's Choir of the Hermlds Choral Society will be presenting its Inaugural full concert at the Victoria Theatre on March 10 and 11 at 8 pjn. Aa a fitting start to the choir's concert activities, the society has decided to548 words
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Article388 1972-03-01 9 Peter Ong - By Peter Ong AMERICAN rock group, Steppenwolf, has split up. The members will pursue solo careers and lead singer, John Kay, is to release his first solo album in Britain next month. A double album covering Steppenwolf's first song to their last, will be released at388 words
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Article432 1972-03-01 9 Ankara, Wednesday Turks are mad about television. They are buying sets like crazy. People who have television sets are being flooded with people who don't have sets (they are called teleguests) and shops which sell television sets and switch them on have crowds on the pavements432 words
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Article127 1972-03-01 9 If you haven't seen the new show at the Tropicana nightclub in Scotts Road, you're missing something. It's been on for a week now and opinion round town is that this one Is first-rate. Ask any of your nightclubbing friends and they'll tell you. The show Is127 words
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Article, Illustration640 1972-03-01 9 United Press International Honolulu, Wednesday A veteran dancer would like to see more mothers and daughters up on their toes, learning to dance and bridging the generation gap at the same time. Carl Wolz, an associate professor of drama at the UniversityUnited Press International - 640 words
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Article, Illustration476 1972-03-01 10 Mary Lee - Presented by Mary Lee New Tork, Wednesday It's going to be a cool summer this year—that is if women follow the advice of fashion designers and manufacturers who are baring it all to cope with the heat. Of course, It's bareness within limits,Picture by SULAIMAN ISMAIL - 476 words
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804 1972-03-01 10 TRISH SHEPPARD - TRISH SHEPPARD My bank manager and I have a very unusual relationship. I hasten to add that we're just good friends, which is a pretty unusual thing for anyone to be with their bank manager! It's probably because he manages a branch bank, in804 words
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Article, Illustration583 1972-03-01 10 Rio De Janeiro, Wednesday Denise, 27, is a lovely American brunette with a superb figure. She's good company, plays tennis, swims and enjoys dancing. She has an American salary and a threebedroom apartment in a country where those equate to wealth. Yet she's lonely and583 words
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242 1972-03-01 10 Nashville, Wednesday Women's Lib In the Southern United States is striving to mould the white-gloved Southern lady Into a political force. The linage of the genteel Southern lady who leaves polities to the men-folk was attacked by Mrs. Carleen Waller Who opened242 words
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Article897 1972-03-01 10 Ell One of the most wellknown species of bird in the Western world today must be the duck —especially the Peking variety. Although we can soon expect American kitchens to smell of roasting Oriental duck (Mrs. Nixon must have picked up an authentic Peking897 words
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BUSINESS AND FINANCE
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252 1972-03-01 11 United Press International New York Wednesday After meandering aimlessly for much of the day, the stock market finished on the upturn yesterday. Trading was active. The market needs some major news event to move It, Mr. Robert Allen, analyst for Shearson, Hammlll, said.United Press International - 252 words
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Article226 1972-03-01 11 New Nation Foreign Service London, Wednesday Stock markets reacted to recent gains and at 3 p.m. the Financial Times Index was down 5.6 at 513.6. Unilever had net gain of over 8p on the results, ICI also firmed. But other leaders such as Glaxo,New Nation Foreign Service - 226 words
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85 1972-03-01 11 Business Abroad JAKARTA, Wed. Holland and Indonesia yesterday signed an agreement under which economic relations between the two countries are expected to Increase. During Its two week stay In Indonesia a 10 man Dutch mission visited several provinces and held talks on the possible effects here85 words
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Article54 1972-03-01 11 DUBLIN: Talks on the development of trade between Ireland and the Soviet Union, which began in Moscow in October 1970, were resumed here yesterday. In the first 11 months ot 1971, Ireland spent £2.8 million on Russian goods, mainly fuel oil and timber, while Irish exports to54 words
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Article41 1972-03-01 11 TOKYO: Six major Japanese steel mills are considering plans to freeze new capital outlay until 1975 to deal with excess production capacity. Present capacity plus facilities already under construction would be enough to meet steel requirements until then.41 words
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Article48 1972-03-01 11 I The chairman of Lloyd's Register of Shipping, Mr. A.C. Grover, will arrive here tomorrow on his way to Australia to attend the centenary celebrations of its offices there. He will hold discussions with the Minister of Transport and Communications on shipbuilding and shiprepairing.48 words
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Article70 1972-03-01 11 The Raffles Quay office of the First National City Bank will be relocated at new premises In the United Industrial Corporation Building In Shenton Way. In a joint statement the FNCB and UIC Development (Pte) Limited said that agreement has been reached for the bank70 words
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Article, Illustration302 1972-03-01 11 Tan Cher Soon - By Tan Cher Soon The departure of Mr. AJ. Germain (above), next week marks the placing of suitably qualified local people In management positions In the Singapore Electronic and Engineering (Pte) Limited (SEEL). One of the original 34 expatriates seconded from the302 words
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Article159 1972-03-01 11 A11U4 <>«- ▲lew Am Brands 44* Am Gu 40 AT T P ft—nnnfla Beth It—1 Oatarp Trac 48% Ckryilw Coca-Col* l»i* Control Data Oora Oi W1im Dow Oban DuPoot Kodak Ford Mot Oen Dynam 0«n Foods General Mot OTE Goody**? Gulf ou TUB* 1st Harr 29* mt159 words
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204 1972-03-01 11 Mr. George Brimyard, managing director of Mersey Docks and Harbour Company which operates England's largest export port, Liverpool, Is In Singapore to meet members of the" Shipping community. He will tell shippers and port authorities about the latest developments in the Port of Liverpool.204 words
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Article, Illustration520 1972-03-01 11 PROFIT-TAKING AND SOME BRIGHT SPOTS By Our Market Correspondent Widespread profittaking was the main Influence on the market but there were a few bright spots. Haw Par with strong speculative support went against the general trend to eight cents to Pint-liners that lost included Fraser and Neave520 words
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Article353 1972-03-01 11 Bharathi Mohan - By Bharathi Mohan Singapore's liquor trade seems to be reaching dizzy heights. In the first eleven months of last year, total Imports of alcoholic beverages (brandy, whisky, gin, rum, wine, beer and stout) reached $4l million. This is more than for the whole of 1970 when353 words
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308 1972-03-01 11 Reuter Brussels, Wednesday Common Market member states were deeply split over next year's farm prices yesterday with the EEC farm chief, Dr. Sicco Mansholt, describing divergences as the worst in 10 years. At a meeting of EEC agriculture ministers, West Germany andReuter - 308 words
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Advertisement30 1972-03-01 11 then on to New Zealand and through the South Pacific to Honolulu and Los Angeles AIR NEW OJWIO knows the South Pacific best. WHh BOAC, QANTAS, AIR INDIA md USA30 words
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Article1212 1972-03-01 12 JEFFREY LOW - SOCCER SCENE WITH JEFFREY LOW "What? They can't even beat a state side like Johore and they hope to go to England? To play alongside Arsenal and Chelsea? What cheek M That was the general bitter comment echoed quite resoundingly over the last two days, after1,212 words
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Article134 1972-03-01 12 London, Wednesday. Several children were Injured and hundreds of spectators poured onto the pitch after a crush barrier collapsed in a packed football stadium here yesterday. The match between two of England's top teams, Arsenal and Derby County was stopped as police and medical attendants tried to134 words
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Advertisement432 1972-03-01 12 NEW NATION ANNOUNCEMENT MARGARETTAS' tIAUTY SHOP in Hilton Hotel for hairstyling perms, tinting, facials, bodymassoge. For appointment Telephone: Singapore *****4 open Bom. doily. AT YOUR SERVICE PRESIDEHT PRIVATE INVESTIGATIOH 27-B President Building, Serongoon Rood. Undertake Escort-duties, debt-recovery, commercial frauds surveillance, divorce cases, Telephone: *****5 Sinaaoore. HEW SPECIAL SPRAY-PAIHT. I HO,432 words
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Advertisement427 1972-03-01 12 PETS GOOD HOMI wanted for handsome 3 year-old Alsatian. Owners leaving. Dog-lovers only. Write with details to Box 2077 New Nation. SPECIAL TREATMENTS PAINFUL FEET? Pauline Robinson M.S.S. Ch. London trained Chiropodist (Scholl) telephone: *****8 for appointment. SHOPPING GUIDE SSI THE SHOPPING GUIDE AT HOME PLAN TOUR SHOPPING ON PAGE427 words
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Advertisement454 1972-03-01 12 SAFETY DRIVING INSTITUTION. Guaranteed course 20 hours $9O/-. Hourly $4.50. S'port *****. MALAY as second language Primary Secondary experienced teacher offers tuition. Please ring *****8 Singapore. TV/RADIO/SALES SERVICE Buy "Siera" television on hirepurchase Monthly instalment from $3O/- upwards. Trade in also welcome: PHONE: ***** OR ***** HI-FI TRADERS 59 South454 words
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Advertisement106 1972-03-01 12 ANNOUNCEMENTS ENGAGEMENT and MARRIAGE must b« authenticated by the witnessed signatures and oddresses including identity card numbers of the contracting parties. In the absence of one of the principals, one of the parents must sign on his or her beholf. MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS will also be occepted provided they are signed106 words
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Miscellaneous469 1972-03-01 12 NEW NATION CROSSWORD 12 Huron. 13 Scrutinizes. 19 Library sign. 21 Place of business. 24 Mediterranean island. 25 Run away. 26 Originate. 27 Less perilous. 28 Desert dwellers. 29 Island in Red Sea. 30 Decree. 31 Subject of song in 'South Pacific." 33 Omit a syllable. 36 Inhabitant of part469 words
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Article, Illustration1158 1972-03-01 13 Ml w v U oSt It will be a battle between Australia and Japan in the race for the Singapore Open golf title. The Philippines Open champion, Hideyo Sugfanoto. of Japan, has every con- fidence that he can make a double after having1,158 words
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Article151 1972-03-01 13 The Bawean Putra of Selangor will visit Singapore in April for a series of friendly sepak takraw games. The touring team has been tentatively scheduled to meet its counterpart the Bawean Putra (Singapore), Police and one other team at the Joo Seng community Centre. Meanwhile, Inche Nordin Lisut,151 words
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Article79 1972-03-01 13 London, Wednesday. Victor Barna, one of the greatest players in the history of table tennis, has died in Lima, Peru, at the age of 59, according to reports reaching London yesterday. Barna, five times world singles champion, was taken ill at Peru airport earlier this month during79 words
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Article, Illustration494 1972-03-01 13 Rolf Evans - SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX '72 By Rolf Evans Perhaps one of the most unusual entries In the Grand Prix this year will come from Lionel Chan, who will be riding in the motorcycle Grand Prix as well as driving in the main event for cars.494 words
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529 1972-03-01 13 Sonny Yap - By Sonny Yap The Singapore American School has apologised to officials of the national schools basketball championships for the Incident In the game against Catholic High last Friday In which one of Its students punched a referee. Letters of apologies, signed by the principal,529 words
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Article247 1972-03-01 13 M. Param - By M. Param Singapore's badminton players nave not shown improvement in their standard of performance in international competitions. This was pointed out by the out going Singapore Badminton Association President, Mr. Ong Pang Boon, at its annual general meeting. Mr. Ong, who is also the Minister247 words
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Advertisement314 1972-03-01 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) ADDRESS (Print clearly in capital letters) (Postal District No.) Sex: AGE: Date of Birth GROUP* If you are a team member314 words
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Advertisement257 1972-03-01 13 BIG WALK NOVICES SECTION bunearn Road 6J m.s. ty 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*257 words
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Miscellaneous42 1972-03-01 13 im m mam it) ijill < NOW, WWO WAS NAGGING ME PSST? »@i<Epp I've t&cto SDO atuoosakjd TIMES "R) 6OOOT *MTW ME. Ooeewte. Vtou'ef AUWAVS "BO OOSV, ocNbu'ee uor fmw6 \uea. WUATS Mode tKWE ■Wis time >rs Ti ss B r.'. J'HJ* w242 words
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Article, Illustration35 1972-03-01 14 The expressive eyes of 20-year-old Molifia Mas'od are looking ahead but her ambitions are simple. She wants to marry and be a good housewife. Her hobbies are photography, singing and reading magazines.35 words
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311 1972-03-01 14 Baby-sitters, once thought to be the solution to the amah problem in Singapore, have not proved to be the answer to a housewife's prayer. Apparently, students looking for part-time Jobs and extra pocket money refuse to oblige as temporary mothers. Baby-sitting, that wonderful source311 words
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Article41 1972-03-01 14 40 FOOK: Today is the start of the industrial safety campaign. My motto is: If you don't work safely you are living dangerously. MEI LING: And the life you save may not only be your own but somebody else's.41 words
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Article53 1972-03-01 14 Residents in the tiny Australian mountain town of Adamlnaby are 70 miles (112 km) from the nearest doctor. Bo they have launched a world-wide campaign for their own doctor. As an enticement, the town of 500 Is offering "the world's finest trout" available for catching in53 words
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Article33 1972-03-01 14 Atheists were not acceptable as immigrants to South Africa, the Immigration Minister, Dr. Connie Mulder told Parliament Heathens, agnostics, rationalists, free thinkers and infidels are admitted but not atheists.33 words
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519 1972-03-01 14 Edgar Koh - By Edgar Koh Mr. Wong Poh Yong of Toa Payoh is 56 and still a man with driving ambitions. He thinks his job 1s the most satisfying and challenging of all. He's a driving Instructor. "Been one for quite long," he519 words
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Article108 1972-03-01 14 Today Is Wednesday, March 1, the 61st day of 1972 with 305 to follow. THE MOON: Between full 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. British actor David Niven was108 words
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178 1972-03-01 14 I took one look at the four women wrestlers from Japan and thought: "Whatever happened to the famed Japanese femininity?" After talking to them for an hour, I was relieved to find that beneath their brawn these girls are no different at178 words
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Article50 1972-03-01 14 A 12-day power strike in Melbourne, 800 miles (1300 km) south of Brisbane has put scores of Brisbane models out of work. February Is one of the busiest times for the models but samples which come from Melbourne Australia's main fashion centre were held up by the strike.50 words
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Advertisement375 1972-03-01 14 New from Kodaks Movies bv the Iteht &m y°u live in. Kodak introduces two brand new movie cameras and new Ektachrome 160 movie film. s completely new concept in movie-making now makes it possible for you to take property exposed movies in everything from candlelight to bright sunlight For the375 words
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Miscellaneous428 1972-03-01 14 5 Siagspsrs 3.00 Opening and House, wires' Matinee House In Terror (Cantonese, Pt. 1) 3.45 For the Family -<C) 115 A Diary of Events In Singapore this Week (C) 4.20 Days of Our Lives 5.00 Close 0.05 Opening and Space Angel 6.30 News In Brief 6.35 What Others Say i428 words
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Miscellaneous364 1972-03-01 14 Trust your lucky IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are an ambitious, strong-willed person who Is Inclined to agonise over the possibilities of success and the danger of failure more than Is good for him. TOMORROW... PISCEB (Feb. 20-March 21) It will take a strong will to get you364 words
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