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Title Section17 1972-03-04 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Saturday evening, March 4, 1972 No. 344 Price 15 cents SINGAPORE SATURDAY, MARCH 417 words
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Article59 1972-03-04 1 LATE NEWS New York, Saturday.—A turbo prop airliner carrying 47 people crashed Into a house In Albany and police said at least eight people were killed. The Mohawk airlines plane, on a local flight from New York city plunged into a suburban residential area here while59 words
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258 1972-03-04 1 More than 100 car owners victims of Tuesday's 32-knot whirlwind have Just learned that what caused the trees to be uprooted and fall on their cars was an act of God, and therefore they are not going to be compensated. And this in spite of258 words
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Article14 1972-03-04 1 Police report ed 53 accidents y ester d ay. Eight were serious.14 words
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183 1972-03-04 1 Reuter Washington, Saturday.— The first mechanical heart will probably be tested on a human patient before 1980, a leading government scientist said yesterday. Dr. Lowell Harmison, director of the National Heart and Lung Institute's artificial heart programme, said the first nuclearpowered heartReuter - 183 words
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Article25 1972-03-04 1 Vienna, Saturday.—United Nations secretary-general, Mr. Kurt Waldheim yesterday indicated he would welcome an invitation to visit Cl>ina in the interest of world detente.25 words
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Article, Illustration188 1972-03-04 1 Korea's Kang Young II holed out in one yesterday, but local amateur Jimmy Stewart also created quite a stir with his "two-in-one" feat during the second round of the Singapore Open Golf Championship over the New Course Schoolboy Stewart was approaching his ball for the second shot188 words
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Article478 1972-03-04 1 But reports say Bhutto still in power United Press International Karachi, Friday Pakistani government watchers today expressed certainty that a coup had been attempted in Islamabad yesterday but they were not sure whose coup it was. President Bhutto apparently was still very muchUnited Press International - 478 words
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Article359 1972-03-04 1 From Manit Jeer Bangkok, Saturday China Is sending a delegation to the 28th ministerial conference J of the Economic Commission for Asia and i the Far East (ECAFE) beginning here on J March 15, it is reliably 1 learned. j An official of359 words
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Article123 1972-03-04 1 The CID have arrested three people In connection with the murder of Lee Geok Lye, 24, who was stabbed to death by a group of masked men at an Alexandra food stall last month. Another four men believed to be connected with the killing have123 words
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Advertisement11 1972-03-04 1 THERE WILL BE NO RACING EDITION OF NEW NATION THIS EVENING11 words
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Advertisement14 1972-03-04 1 Earlier reports, P. 5 good you lack in a Welt SUit e«ciusi« to ROBINSON'S14 words
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Article, Illustration318 1972-03-04 2 Douglas Chan - Co-operation on all fronts urged By Douglas Chan The battle against drug addiction and abuse should be fought on all fronts by civil and social organisations, not left to the government. This was the consensus of more than 200 parents and representatives from social,318 words
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211 1972-03-04 2 The Science Teachers' Association of Singapore and UNESCO will jointly host a convention of science teachers of South-East Asia in June. This is stated in the association's 1971-72 annual report to be submitted at its annual general meeting at the New Town Secondary School211 words
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Article89 1972-03-04 2 Mrs. S. K. Wong has been elected aspresldent of the Chinese Women's Association, and Mrs. Seow Peck Leng and Miss Lee Seok Tin as vice-presidents. Other members of the executive committee are: Mrs. Bletnda Wang, treasurer; Mrs. Ol Leng Gumpert, secretary. The committee members are: Mrs. Jek Yeun89 words
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Article633 1972-03-04 2 P. G - Best local pedigrees on parade P.G. Mr. Stanley Dangerfield who has judged some of the best dogs in the world is coming to Singapore to Judge the two-day Championship Dog Show starting on March 11. Mr. Dangerfleld was the first ever sole judge for the633 words
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Article126 1972-03-04 2 Preparations are in full swing at the Shangri-La Hotel in Orange Grove Road for the ASEAN Foreign Ministers meeting in April. A hotel spokesman said details were being worked out with the help of the Foreign Ministry. The hotel has set aside two thirds126 words
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Article301 1972-03-04 2 A local service company has developed a new method to combat big oil spillages at sea It is the oil skimmer which, as its name Implies, skims every bit of oil from the sea. The skimmer, widely used In America, was designed by Mr. Bill Husky301 words
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Article, Illustration892 1972-03-04 2 Wee Beng Huat - By Wee Beng Huat He weighs only half as much as his handler, and in height comes only just above a man's knee. But he is the more fearsome because he is twice as fast. And this HE is .lie latest force the new892 words
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Article25 1972-03-04 2 Manila, Saturday. The Philippine government has accepted U Nyo Tun as Burma's first resident Ambassador to the Philippines, the Foreign Office announced yesterday.25 words
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Article33 1972-03-04 2 The police band will perform at the Botanic Gardens tomorrow from 5 pan. to 6 p.m. and the Singapore Infantry Regiment Band on March 19 from 5.30 pjn. to 0.30 pjxl33 words
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Miscellaneous161 1972-03-04 2 weather! Temperatures In world cities yesterday: Hong Kong 19-11 C Manila 27-19 C Kuala Lumpur 33-22 C Taipeh 18- 4C Tokyo 11- 2C Seoul 6-mlnus 4C Jakarta 32-22 C Bangkok 33-20 C Naha 14-11 C Moscow 0-minus 5C New York 22-lOC Sydney 25-20 C Melbourne 23-19 C Canberra 25 16C161 words
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Miscellaneous161 1972-03-04 2 At the cinema Capitol: The Imperial Swordsman (Mandarin) 1.30, 4, 6.45. 9.30 pjn. Cathay: Suzle 1.30. 4. 6.30, 9.30 p.m. Globe: The Twilight Avenger 1.45. 4. 7, 9.15 pjn. Imperial: Duel Of Fists (Mandarin) 2.15. 7.15, 9.30 pm. Jurong Drive-In: The Sword (Mandarin) 7, 9.30 pjn. Lido: The Organisation—--1.45, 4,161 words
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488 1972-03-04 3 Ivan Lim - Charges still higher* By Ivan Lim Local shippers do not feel that the unofficial reduction in freight rates by the Persian Gulf Conference will pose a serious threat to non-conference Singapore vessels calling at Middle-East ports. This is because Conference freight rates are488 words
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Article339 1972-03-04 3 Singapore's first industrial safety and health exhibition is now open to the public dally from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Singapore Conference Hall until March 14. The same exhibition will be held in Jurong Town on the Ist floor of the Chase Manhatten339 words
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Article53 1972-03-04 3 The Lufthansa German Airlines local office is looking for cartoonists here to participate in a world-wide contest "The decision to hold the contest will depend largely on the response from cartoonists here and elsewhere," said Mr. A. vom Hofe, the airline's manager. Those interested should contact the53 words
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Article, Illustration125 1972-03-04 3 The hot sun of Sarawak did not sap Princess Anne's enthusiasm to meet people during the royal visit to Kuching. She is pictured above as she stops to chat with a man in the cheering crowd. For the man it was a memorable moment of a memorable125 words
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169 1972-03-04 3 Seven paintings by local artists will greet Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip when they go to the Admiralty House for lunch tomorrow. The idea to display local art at the Admiralty House came to Mrs. Delia Butcher, owner of the Gallery of169 words
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Article40 1972-03-04 3 The University of Singapore Post-graduate Medicai Studies will hold the M. Med. (Internal Medicine) examination on June 19. Entry forms are available from the Secretary of the School of Postgraduate Medical Studies, University of Singapore, Sepoy lines.40 words
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Miscellaneous366 1972-03-04 3 $15 prize goes to housewife Js&m •v -5 Last Tuesday's quiz photograph showed part of the gate of the Convent of the Hdly Infant Jesus in Victoria Street The first prize of $15 goes to Madam Lim Soon Neo, a housewife, of North Bridge Road. Her entry was the first366 words
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Article, Illustration438 1972-03-04 4 Wee Beng Huat - Little change in 40 years (Mlfl ON SINGAPORE WORDS and PICTURES by Wee Wee Beng Huat His muscles rippled over the glow of red hot steel as he flexed his burly arm in the sooty smoke-filled room, his sledge hammer in hand, ready for the438 words
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Article390 1972-03-04 5 Move for 'finest fighting machine' Reuter Karachi, Saturday.—President Zulflkar All Bhutto hat sacked Pakistan's army and air force chiefs. The two dismissed commanders in chief are General Qui Hassan of the army and Air Marshal Rahlm Khan of the air force. They are replaced byReuter - 390 words
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Article257 1972-03-04 5 Reuter Moscow, Saturday Sheikh Mujlbur Rahman, the Bangla Desh Prime Minister, left for Leningrad on his way home yesterday after winding up three days of consultations with Kremlin leaders aimed at securing Soviet aid to help restore his country's war-shattered economy. Earlier yesterday Sheikh MujibReuter - 257 words
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Article38 1972-03-04 5 A photography course for beginners, conducted by the Adult Education Board, will start on March 18 at the Cultural Centre. Application forms are available from the Board's offices at 126 Calrnhlll Road, or the Cultural Centre.38 words
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Article, Illustration211 1972-03-04 5 Reuter New York, Saturday—Mrs. Yoko Ono Lennon, wife of former Beatle John Lennon, was yesterday awarded temporary custody of her daughter Kyoko by a former marriage, but lawyers said the child and her father had vanished. A Civil Court judge in Houston granted theReuter - 211 words
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279 1972-03-04 5 Reuter Manila, Saturday —US Assistant Secretary of State, Mr. Marshall Green, meets today Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos to brief him on the implications of President Nixon's visit to Peking. Mr. Oreen, accompanied by his wife and Mr. John Holdridge, a member of theReuter - 279 words
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389 1972-03-04 5 Reuter New York, Saturday China yesterday accused the United States, Japan and Taiwan of collaborating to plunder Chinese coastal sea-bed resources and commit "flagrant acts of aggression." Addressing the General Assembly's committee on peaceful uses of the sea-bed, the Chinese delegate, Mr. AnReuter - 389 words
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Article43 1972-03-04 5 Manila, Saturday.—Mrs. Imelda Marcos, beautyqueen wife of President Marcos, left last night for Madrid and London. She might make side trips to other cities, raising speculation that she might also go to Eastern Europe and perhaps even China.43 words
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Article100 1972-03-04 5 Washington, Saturday A Soviet nuclear submarine. disabled In the North Atlantic for a week, continued to drift helDlessly yesterday in gale-whlp-ped seas, the US Defence Department said. The 3,700-ton missilefiring submarine is being battered by 20ft (seven metre) seas and 40-knot winds. There was also100 words
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Article, Illustration297 1972-03-04 5 Reuter Belfast, Saturday. Northern Ireland's Prime Minister, Mr. Brian Faulkner, yesterday issued a strong warning that attempts to separte the province from the rest of Britain without the consent of his people would be resisted. Mr. Faulkner said that northern Ireland was aReuter - 297 words
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170 1972-03-04 5 Reuter Basle, Saturday. A spokesman for the Swiss drug firm Clba-Gelgy said yesterday there was no question at present of removing the drug imipramine from the market, despite a warning by an Australian gynaecologist that It causes limb deformities in newborn babies.Reuter - 170 words
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Article157 1972-03-04 5 Reuter Tel Aviv, Saturday—General Moshe Dayan. the Israeli Defence Minister, last night warned Lebanon and Syria that Israeli forces might enter their territory If this became imperative to safeguard Israeli citizens from Arab guerrilla attacks. In an interview on Israel television the defence minister said bothReuter - 157 words
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Article, Illustration269 1972-03-04 5 Reuter Nicosia, Saturday. More than 5,000 Greek Cypriote chanting "Makarios and only Makarios" demonstrated outside the Archbishop's palace here yesterday In a massive snow of loyalty for the 50-year-old President. Church bells pealed throughout the city, sounding the note of urgency that accompanies aReuter - 269 words
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329 1972-03-04 5 Reuter Washington, Saturday.— Fresident Nixon has decided to resume military and economic a!.d to Greece, cut off by Congress as a protest against the military regime, the State Department confirmed yesterday. Spokesman Charles Bray said the President had decided that overriding USReuter - 329 words
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Advertisement45 1972-03-04 5 The wonderful English food of the good old days is back at TOE BEEFEATER Meet you friends ma Open for hmch dinner 7 days a week Ph00e*****5 iousCoU Counter aafTake-Awar service always available. H r f V "77.11 1 1 111 -_U-« j: s»■ 1145 words
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Advertisement134 1972-03-04 5 Offer your friends a special treat let them be your guests at the °NEW elegant restaurant Of HOTEL SinGapura INTER-CONTINENTAL The serrroM BRfl&seßie Warm decor, intimate atmosphere. Specialities from various parts of the world. Prices reasonable. Open for lunch and dinner. The service is superbly Intercontinental. H /'A TRY OUR134 words
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Article377 1972-03-04 6 The preparation of a new consumer price index is most welcome. Indeed overdue. The "basket" of goods and services on which the present index is based Is 16 years old. Hence the decision for the Statistics Department to undertake a new survey of household expenditure.377 words
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Article132 1972-03-04 6 by ISPY J While the whole world was excitedly talking of Mr. Nixon's visit to China recently, a hush-hush meeting in the Hotel Imperial here was discussing the possibility of setting up an American Asian a*hram somewhere in Asia. The meeting. I understand. attracted "top-not-chers." Among those132 words
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Article, Illustration932 1972-03-04 6 PAKIR SINGH - PAKIR SINGH As the Union Jack fluttered for the first time in the breeze In Singapore on February 6,1819, Stamford Raffles was immersed deeply in thoughts of the future growth of this outpost he was founding. Raffles vu932 words
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Letters
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Article471 1972-03-04 6 For 16 years I have been running a highly technical business and have constantly sought to engage local engineer and drafting executives, with limited success for the following reasons. A really good local man will go Into his own business and prefer running his own smaller business to471 words
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Article132 1972-03-04 6 J.B. MITCHELL - J.B. MITCHELL Ag. Chief Fire Officer, Singapore Fire Brigade, Singapore, 6. I refer to the news Item on the front page (NN, Feb. 26). There were no water supply problems at the fire at the Ambassador Hotel, Meyer Road on Feb. 26. The picture by your cameraman132 words
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Article261 1972-03-04 6 Three cheers for Decent Man (NN Feb. 29). I had great pleasure in reading his heroic letter, it is good to know that there are still some people who believe in equality. Indeed, it is very unfair to the male sex. If the government can ban long-hair261 words
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Article94 1972-03-04 6 CYRIL R. WARD - CYRIL R. WARD I was amused to read your Interesting and illuminating articles under Tipplers All. I was introduced to alcohol lons before reaching my teenage years. The habit grew steadily until I turned 27 years of age. At this point in my life I was94 words
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Article65 1972-03-04 6 C.K. TSENG - C.K. TSENG Please do not research to impress other people. Mr. Alex Josey's definition of gunpowder (which he managed to lift from some encyclopedia) Is probably the same as mine but he attributes this to Western "Improvement" of a Chinese concept in "fireworks.'* Fireworks were undoubtedly65 words
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Article82 1972-03-04 6 ALEX JOSEY - ALEX JOSEY Decent Man, Indeed! Sick man, most likely, with knobbly knees. To me, nothing Is so delightful as a street full of Singapore's charming, sensible and well-dressed girls displaying their lovely legs. Thank you girls! You look healthy and fit and alive and long may82 words
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Advertisement94 1972-03-04 6 Write to The Editor, New Nation, Locked Bag 15, GPO, Singapore, 1. A powerful and concenflld HSWT&W trated examination of Political power in Africa and the Coup d'Etat. Ci \lMl author gives detailed 'accounts of the coups in Nigeria, the Sudan and Ghana/and includes material on the role of the94 words
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Miscellaneous41 1972-03-04 6 1?? tgi I Cl# >v. 1 l| isi W V I IHATS WHAT I UKf A6OMT" H/6«-R|SE UWNG —TTteSf RjuM C)Cf*€HSo MUCH &WICKEft/ i*; J 1 -V SM ISIgS 3® Vi i A' &m w < >x SfiS? ."Tn v '<:V>V r41 words
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SATURDAY REVIEW
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Article, Illustration2707 1972-03-04 7 r l CONCLUDING A STUDY IN TWO PARTS l d The historic spots of the west and south When the Portuguese princess, Catherine of Braganza, married Charles n of England in 1661 her dowry included Bombay. Much of the rest of her dowry remained unpaid and Charles was2,707 words
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Article, Illustration903 1972-03-04 8 CompelHng chronicle of the merchant Ann of Guthries THE TRADERS, by Sjovald Cunyngham- Brown, Published for Guthrie Cr Co. (UK) Ltd. by Newman Neame Ltd. 352 pages, £2.25. ANDREW CILMOUR. Primarily this Is the history of the oldest East India merchant firm Guthrie's. As the story unfolds,903 words
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Article, Illustration60 1972-03-04 8 When you notice tchat's so odd about the couple in this cover illustration, you'll have some idea of the author's message. The book deals with human relationships In all their subtle and complex forms. Life, it is explained, is a threedimensional object which can only be60 words
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Article593 1972-03-04 8 Cookbooks cover the world FOODS OF THE WORLD, a Time-Life series. $22.50 for each book, WENDY HUTTON. The publications in this series are the ultimate in glossy, decorative and informative cookbooks. Eighteen books on food from all over the world follow a standard format. The authors have travelled593 words
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Article572 1972-03-04 8 Seek to avoid, not evade—says expert SINGAPORE MASTER TAX GUIDE, Brij S. Soin. CCH Australia Limited, 303 pages, $3O. PAKIR SINGH. Mr. Soin's book could not have reached my desk at a better time. It arrived the day before my income tax forms. For me, filling In572 words
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Article82 1972-03-04 8 Chen Nan Fong - Chen Nan Fong it was all over the pavement and the hungry papers; unrecognizablely bloody, the passersby said, so corroborated the morning print spelling his final apostasy in a spocalyptic diary, so unprivate an end. they collected the grief for the grave, cleansed that city street for82 words
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Article, Illustration486 1972-03-04 8 Understanding Japan and Its people JAPAN, by Richard Storry. Ernest Benn. 128 pages, £1.50 C.V. ANTHONY ADAMS. The racial origins of the Japanese people 1s still a matter of dispute. The ancient chronicles tell that the god Nlnlgi descended on an eastern peak of Mount Kirishlmayama486 words
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Article, Illustration532 1972-03-04 9 VIOLET OON - f ART VIOLET OON The artistic talents of Singapore teachers will go on public display for the second time from March 9 to 12, at the National Library. Though this Singapore Teachers' Arts and Crafts Exhibition is smaller the first one held in 1968, the quality532 words
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Article, Illustration892 1972-03-04 9 EDGAR KOH - f SIGHT SOUND EDGAR KOH Education of kindergarten children through TV is not just a matter of endearment. Fun and games are serious alfairs. In much of America, where Sesame Street is broadcast five days a week, twice a day, it is big892 words
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392 1972-03-04 9 VIOLET OON - VIOLET OON Bulgarian pianist Yury Boukoff has been chosen by Donald Moore to inaugurate the new annual series. Concert of the Year on March 21 at the Shangri-La Hotel. According to Mr. Moore, Boukoff is "sensational. "I have not the slightest doubt392 words
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Article514 1972-03-04 9 EDGAR KOH - He brings on the laughs everytime T CINEMA EDGAR KOH PLAZA SUITE starring Walter Matthau The film consists of three self contained segments, each carrying a punch that everyone knows Arthur Hlller is capable of after his Love Story. The three situation comedies set in Suite514 words
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Article, Illustration615 1972-03-04 10 WENDY HUTTON - f COLLECTIONS WENDY HUTTON As the expectant audience of Balinese waits, the music of the gamelan builds up and the curtain slowly parts to teveal the masked Topeng dancer. Over the next few hours, this male dancer will don about 15 to 20 masks,615 words
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796 1972-03-04 10 TSANG KWOK CHOONG - If CHKSS TSANG KWOK CHOONG The Singapore Chess Federation qualifying tournament has been completed with Wong Ngiam Yee heading the list. is a tournament with the idea of allowing deserving and keen chess Players who have insufficient rating points to qualify for the Important Singapore796 words
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Article736 1972-03-04 10 PETER ONG - DISC PETER ONG Hot Tuna: First Pull Up, Then Pull Down (RCA LSP-4550): Hot Tuna is Jack Casady (bass guitar), Jorma Kaukonen (guitar/vocals), Papa John Creach (violin), Sammy Piazza (drums) and Wil Scarlet (harmonica) But just in case, you're wondering what 54-year-old Papa John (he736 words
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Article, Illustration411 1972-03-04 10 BRIDGK GRAND SLAM Most disasters at the bridge table occur because players do not know when to leave well alone. Often, It requires good nerves to pass good nerves and a sound knowledge of the opponents' bidding methods, as on411 words
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609 1972-03-04 10 LI PO - f FOOD/DRINK LI PO We come to the bargain basement in our examination of the worthy wines of Bordeaux. Now outside the classification of 1855, come the crus exceptionels or superior bourgeois growths, bourgeois and artisan growths. Some of these, in common609 words
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Advertisement49 1972-03-04 8 *0 yiiTH BUfti A WISE CONSULT NEW NATION'S SHOPPING GUIDE A wide range of products and services ere featured in the Shopping Guide every Tuesday, Cr Friday make your shopping an easy and pleasurable one. WISE BUYER CONSULT NEW NATION'S SHOPPING 6UIDE WISE BUYER CONSULT NEW NATION'S SHOPPING GUIDE49 words
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Advertisement125 1972-03-04 9 For more information RING ***** CONOMIC rUBMT TO LONDON NOW YORK TWICE WRBKLY Hongkong/Kowloob (Macau) 8 Days >BIS Daily Departure HMfl (Maeau)/ Bangkok S Days MM Dally Duartun Bangkok/Hongkong (Macau) S Days MM Dally Departure Taiwan/Hongkong Bangkok 18/U Days *****. WW Above Tour Depart:— 10/3, 31/3, 1/4. 2/4. 9/4, 1/4.125 words
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Advertisement49 1972-03-04 9 Gallery of Fine art Announces an exciting new exhibition of water colour scenes at the OBEROI IMPERIAL HOTEL "THE SPIRIT OF SINGAPORE" You are cordially invited to attend the opening, at 5.30 p.m. on Sunday sth March. Open Daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. until Sunday 26th March.49 words
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Advertisement31 1972-03-04 9 A 1 'Hx'tttz 'iuUt jicitCM. DESIGN 25 DESIGN 86 V'/, Ml GLADYS N€€D MOT B€ £XP£MSN€ PREMIER STORE BATA BUILDING PEOPLE'S PARK SHOPRNG COMPLEX COLD STORAGE SHOPRNG ARCADE TANGLIN SHOPPING CENTRE31 words
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BUSINESS AND FINANCE
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Article258 1972-03-04 11 United Press International New York, Saturday Buoyed by some favourable economic news, the stock market closed higher In active trading yesterday on the New York Stock Exchange. At the final bell, the Dow Jones Industrial average was ahead 8.66 to 942.43 Advances led declinesUnited Press International - 258 words
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250 1972-03-04 11 Reuter London, Saturday Stock markets reversed overnight gains In quiet trading following consideration of the results from EMI and Shell. At 3 p.m. the Financial Times Index had eased 3.8 to 506.2. EMI was around 14p lower on balance while other leaders to ease includedReuter - 250 words
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145 1972-03-04 11 PARIS, Saturday. Prominent American and European businessmen last night urged a swift return to a stable world monetary system and freer trade and investment conditions throughout the world. But both sides, while claiming greater mutual understanding, appeared to have made little progress towards145 words
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Article1231 1972-03-04 11 TRENDS AND MOVES IN THE MAJOR STOCK EXCHANGE COUNTERS 1971-1972 1 wk. 4 i rks. Stock Closing Price Week's DivML P/E Tan. mjn LAW H* at* Bayers Seller I or Yield Ratio ever INDUSTRIALS 3.00 1.90 3.78 1.68 2.38 2.38 Allied Chocolate 2.41 +.05 5. IN 17.61,231 words
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355 1972-03-04 11 Tan Cher Soon - PROPERTY Tan Cher Soon URBAN planners have envisaged another shopping and office complex in the once warehousing and slum surroundings of Havelock area. Manhattan House will be a 15-storey building in line with the relatively low built-up Chin Slew Road. Costing $7 million, the355 words
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541 1972-03-04 11 rcompany i MM The shares of Sim Lim Investments Limited have lately drawn stock exchange attention. This could well be because the market gave credence to its $1.4 asset backing per $1 share based on latest accounts. It could also be due to541 words
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107 1972-03-04 11 Slater Walker Securities of the United will make full use of Its investment expertise through a newly registered company In Hong Kong called Slater Walker Overseas Investments. Starting with a very small paid-up capital of 20,000 shares of HK$5 each, the company will seek107 words
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254 1972-03-04 11 By Our Market Correspondent The share market closed on a firm note. Widespread declines of the first two days were effectively checked by selective gains during the last three days of the week. Heavy speculation in certain counters increased total value to $39.9 million compared254 words
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Article38 1972-03-04 11 Mr. Allan Burrough, chairman of James Burrough Limited, arrived here on his worldwide visit to promote the sales of his family's Beefeater gin. He believes that Singapore has the best market for gin outside Europe.38 words
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Article230 1972-03-04 11 Allied Chem 30% Aleoa 49% Am Brands 44% Am OU 39% Am Motors AT ft T 41H A ft F 9% AMtondt 19% Aram N Both steei am Boeing 23% Caterp Trae 49% Chrysler 33% Coca-Cola 137% Control Data 60% Corn Ol Wks 216% Dow-Chem 83% DuPont 169%230 words
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Advertisement367 1972-03-04 11 SALES GUIDE The miracle that turns salesmen into Giants/ Right now there are salesmen all over the world putting to profitable use the principles contained in The MIRACLE SALES GUIDE. In 9 encyclopedic sections it sets forth hundreds upon hundreds of outstandingly' effective selling techniques. It puts at the salesman's367 words
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666 1972-03-04 12 ERIC COOPER - THE SQUASH RACKET WITH ERIC COOPER I must apologise for not being able to give further details of the Geoff Hunt exhibition matches as I had promised last week. It is rather unfortunate that we are still $lOOO short of our commitment and urgently666 words
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Article468 1972-03-04 12 Johannesburg, Saturday. World champion Jackie Stewart of Scotland yesterday won pole position for today's South African Formula! l Grang Prix by recording the fastest time in three days of official practice. Stewart, the Genevabased Scot who opened the season with a victory in the Inaugural Buenos468 words
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Article147 1972-03-04 12 Chung Cheng High School looked poised for a great season when they qualified for two finals of the national schools' basketball tournament now in progress. Their A team, the defending champion, packed power in their play when they overran the Dunman Government Middle School 82-51 while147 words
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Advertisement480 1972-03-04 12 NEW NATION A PHONE *****8 ANNOUNCEMENT 4 SPECTACULAR DAYS: ORCHIDS* Landscapes, Ornamentals, Cocti, Bonsai, at Singapore Horticultural Show, Turf Gub. Opens 5.30 p.m. Thursday 9th March, )0 a.m. Fri-Sun, closing 10 p.m. Sponsors: Orchid and Gardening Societies. MARGA It ETTAS' BEAUTY SHOP in Hilton Hotel for hairstyling perms, tinting, focials,480 words
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Advertisement354 1972-03-04 12 ENTERTAINMENT EAST EUROPE ESCORT SERVICE offers you the most friendly, attractive girls in town. 277, MocPherson Rood, (MacPherson/Aljunied Junction). Singapore *****6. WHEN YOU NEED a sophisticated and attractive lady escorts for your social functions or night—clubbing call Merigoid, 6 Dublir Rood, S'pore *****2/*****0. APHRODITE for Charming, Courteous, polite Lady Escorts.354 words
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Advertisement375 1972-03-04 12 OFFICE SPACE VACANT FURNISHED OFFICE for rent Approx. 1,100 sq.ft. Partitioned. Carpeted. Airconditioned. Desks. Car-park facilities. High quality, all in good shape. 161 Thomson Read Goldhill Shopping Centre S'pere 11. Tel: *****6 S'pere. POSITION VACANT WANTED full and part-time ladies as social escorts. Leo Escort 7-A Room 1 Owen Rood375 words
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Advertisement273 1972-03-04 12 TRAVEL GUIDE TO LONDON, OSTEND, NBW YORK weekly flights and Europe tour 1972. Contoct EITA, S'pore *****/*****4. INTERNATIONAL CHARTER FLIGHTS CENTRE offer DCB/ Boeing 707: Singapore to London $404, Brussels $520/- New York $704/- Toronto $754/Poris $495/- Rome $7OB Frankfurt $569/- Luxembourg $516/70 The Arcode, Raffles Ploce, 3rd Floor Tel.273 words
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Miscellaneous397 1972-03-04 12 NEW NATION CROSSWORD H 9 Type of magazine. 10 Spurt. 11 Nobleman. 12 Genesis name. 13 Propound. 18 Reddish-yellow color. 19 Pilots. 23 Specially privileged. 24 Wing-footed, as a bat. 25 Tawdry. 26 Cowboy's home. 27 Building material. 29 Figure of speech. 30 Howdy—. 31 Trust implicitly (with "by"). 33397 words
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Article, Illustration510 1972-03-04 13 London, Saturday The transfer deadline for British soccer ends on March 9, and soccer managers are predicting that more than Ss7 million will be spent on players before then. Arsenal manager Bertie Mee, who recently paid the record Ssl.4 million for Everton's510 words
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Article, Illustration320 1972-03-04 13 Dennis Chia - By Dennis Chia Serene Wee, of the Tidbits fame, showed her ability in sport when she partnered Oh Guat Hwee to victory in the A girls national school's badminton championships now in progress at the Singapore Badminton Hall. Displaying good footwork and powerful320 words
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Article191 1972-03-04 13 Philadelphia, Saturday Mr. John B. Kelly Jr., president of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), yesterday invited the Peoples Republic of China to join the International Amateur Athletic Federation (lAAF) in time to compete in the Olympic Games this summer in Munich. In a letter to191 words
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Article59 1972-03-04 13 Switzerland, Saturday. Fritz Chervet of Switzerland last night forced Italy's Fernando Atzori Into submission in the 11th round of their 15 rounds title fight here to strip the Italian of the European flyweight crown at Berne. Cnervet's victory gave Switzerland their first European boxing title since59 words
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Article146 1972-03-04 13 London, Saturday. lan Moore, the Nottingham Forest and England international forward, last night signed for Derby County for a fee of about 200,000 sterling. Moore, 27, has played in only one full international for England against Holland in January, 1970. He had previously won146 words
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Article, Illustration351 1972-03-04 13 Sonny Yap - By Sonny Yap Walking with these girls from Monk's Hill Secondary School is no funny business. As this picture (above) shows, even though it is only a practice, they turn up in smart dark shorts and white blouses, of which some were still clipped with351 words
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313 1972-03-04 13 Manila, Saturday. The United States was rated a heavy favourite yesterday to retain its title in the third world men's softball championship starting today at nearby Mariklna Town. The US represented by the state of lowa team begins its defence against Hong Kong in313 words
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Article59 1972-03-04 13 New York, Saturday.—No. 2 seed Rosemary Casals overovercame eighth-ranked Julie Heldman in quarter-final action iirathe US$l5,OOO KMart invitational womens tennis tournament yesterday. Miss Casals 2-6, 6-4, 6-0 victory qualified her for today's semi-final round. Also qualifying for the semi-finals was No. 4 seed Wendy Overton, who59 words
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Article322 1972-03-04 13 Police Sports Association's walkers will face their final selection trial for the New Nation Big Walk when the Police annnual big walk gets underway tomorrow at Woodlands. A total of 444 walkers will take part in the Police event, which will begin at 7 a.m.322 words
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Article24 1972-03-04 13 Rome, Saturday.—Santos, the Brazilian soccer club, beat Roma of Italy 2-0 in a friendly match here last night before a 70,000 crowd.24 words
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Miscellaneous309 1972-03-04 13 Trust your lucky star IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are one of those persons who can't help advising others on anything and everything, who finds It impossible to keep opinion to himself, whether it be good or bad, who, in short, is Inclined to rush in where angels309 words
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Article, Illustration580 1972-03-04 14 By Blue Peter Penan?, Saturday Lion City can be confidently backed in Race Seven here today. He was pretty useful last season, having five starts and won thrice. He was placed on the other two occasions. He meets practically the same rivals today and580 words
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Article, Illustration709 1972-03-04 14 Grenadier n, who scored an impressive win in his last start over 7f at Bukit Tim ah last Sunday has been sent back to Class 1, reports Blue Peter. Boniface, Achilles n, Top Ryde, Freedom Fighter, Gold Sheen and Stud Poker have also709 words
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Article, Illustration654 1972-03-04 14 4EL w V UV/TH H° V Meet Jeff Van Wagenen from Phoenix, Arizona who is perhaps the biggest man in the field of the Singapore Open currently being played over the new course. Weighing in at 245-lb, the six-footer is making654 words
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Miscellaneous489 1972-03-04 14 5 Siigaperg 12.55 Opening and Emmett Kelly Show 1.20 Ripcord 1.45 Lassie—The Swimmers' 2.10 Sesame Street (Rpt) 3.10 Jungle Jim Festival —Fury of the Congo starring: Johnny Welsmuller 4.15 Sayang Dek Sayang 4.40 Mr. Magoo 5.00 19th New Zealand Grand Prix 6.05 Dombey and Sons Mr. Dombey Rides for a489 words
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Miscellaneous17 1972-03-04 14 SHORT RIBS £2 1 m i f» SNIFFY ll—^ WE Vp LOST 300 MEN AND HORSES ALREADY17 words
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