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Title Section15 1972-03-31 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Friday evening, March 31, 1972 No. 367 Price 15 cents NEW NATION15 words
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Article265 1972-03-31 1 US-Japan joint plan for Asia Tokyo, Friday Fuji Bank, Japan's largest bank, and the First National City Bank of New York (FNCB), America's second largest, yesterday anounced plans to jointly establish a merchant banking corporation. It will have its business headquarters in Hong Kong and265 words
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147 1972-03-31 1 V.K. Chin - From V.K. Chin Kuala Lumpur, Friday. The train-bus disaster at Pasir Mas In the east coast state of Kelantan has claimed another victim. A schoolgirl, Maznah binte Nor, 15, died at midnight, bringing the death toll to 11. Ten people, including the bus147 words
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Article323 1972-03-31 1 A completely new board of five directors was elected yesterday at the annual meeting of the Singapore Traction Company. They are Mr. P.C. Marcus, a chartered accountant; Mr. Ong Soon Ann, a company director and previously the Registrar of vehicles; Mr. Oill* Pouller, secretary to the STC;323 words
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Article31 1972-03-31 1 Tokyo, Friday—Twentyfour crewmen of a Japanese freighter are missing after it was found overturned off Chiba, north-east of Tokyo. The 2£QB-ton ship was spotted by a Japanese fishing boat.31 words
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Article, Illustration415 1972-03-31 1 Colourful opening to big event Bright sunshine added to the colour of the official opening today of the Singapore Grand Prix. President Sheares arrived at the VIP grandstand at 9 a.m. and was met by Che Dah, the wife of Social Affairs Minister, IncheOthman415 words
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167 1972-03-31 1 Leslie Tan - By Leslie Tan A four-man team from the British Aircraft Corporation Is In Singapore to negotiate with the government for a demonstration flight of the Concorde towards the end of this year. Mr. Roy Remington, the BAC representative In Singapore said: "The men167 words
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Article29 1972-03-31 1 Bangkok, Friday. The Bankers Association of Thailand yesterday night decided to reduce the bank rate for loans to industry from 11 per cent to 10.5 per cent.29 words
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Article13 1972-03-31 1 Police reported a total of 39 accidents yesterday. Four were serious.13 words
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Article58 1972-03-31 1 Japanese motorcycle ace A. Motohashi was leading the field after the 16th lap of the 56-lap Grand Prix for motorcycles. He was followed by last year's winner Geoff Perry (NZ), Trevor Discombe (NZ), Ron Toombs (Australia) and Ikuziro Takal (Japan). The fastest lap so far was by Perry58 words
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Article45 1972-03-31 1 New Nation will carry the result of the Muhammad All-Mac Foster fight in its first edition tomorrow. The Big Sweep edition—out at &30 p.m.—will carry a full report of the fight including a round-by-round description. The big fight starts at 16.36 a.m.45 words
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Article122 1972-03-31 1 On Monday, New Nation will start a safety contest open to everyone who drives a ear in Singapore. All you have to do Is take care when driving, keeping road safety and courtesy in mind, and you will have a chance to win a free122 words
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Advertisement72 1972-03-31 1 $>~[&)}-?(|:_~/:]"-`*|<)_;\]->& i >. [l7* TODRV F AGE 2: Labour Ministry p-obes r»o leave i ep art J ACE 7 Our Heritage Early maps of Singa>ore jnd the region PACE 9. Helping rr»o rher wi»b the house work PACE 10. Bangkok meeting to discuss Straits ct Malacca issue. PACE 12 KL72 words
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Advertisement99 1972-03-31 1 tmcrw A hard man to keep down —Page 13 W\***** M AND WEAR IT Before, in and after the sauna You need never take your Mido off when you un-/4 dress for the sauna! The jfl inner watch stays dry. m Mido is not affected jfl by sudden changes I99 words
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298 1972-03-31 2 Peter Ong - Labour inspectors call on firms By Peter Ong The Labour Ministry Is stepping up Its Investigations Into companies. which do not give any annual leave to their employees. A Ministry source said that during the past months inspectors from the Labour Inspectorate have been298 words
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Article121 1972-03-31 2 Candidates for the Singapore Cambridge General Certificate of Education (ordinary level) examination this year must submit their entries between April 3 and 21 to the Ministry of Education. Lates entries will be accepted from May 2 to 5 with a late entry fee of121 words
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Article34 1972-03-31 2 The Photographic Society of Singapore will conduct a course for beginners at its clubhouse at 4 Cashln Street, from May 3. Applications should be sent to the society's secretary before April 20.34 words
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Article, Illustration343 1972-03-31 2 Ong Choo Suat - By Ong Choo Suat It's not often that we hear of a Singapore couple who fly to London, just to drive home by the overland route. But Ang Choon Klat, 28, and his wife, Yoke Jeng, 26, did exactly that rehiring home343 words
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Article55 1972-03-31 2 A presentation of INCOME Insurance policies to the employees of Bridgestone Company (Pte.) Limited in Jurong will be held at 3 pjn. tomorrow. The ceremony will be conducted by Mr. M. Mlyachi, the managing director of Bridgestone. Mr. A. T. Shimpl, general manager of INCOME, and trade union55 words
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Article202 1972-03-31 2 The Singapore Stockfeed Manufacturers' Association has sent one of Its officials to Hong Kong to survey the market for pigs there. This follows the decision taken at a meeting of the association last week to export locally-bred pigs in order to stabilise prices here. The association202 words
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Article28 1972-03-31 2 Manila, Fridays-Presid-ent Marcos yesterday signed into a law a Bill that provides for the death penalty or life Imprisonment for pushers and manufacturers of prohibited drugs.28 words
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Article207 1972-03-31 2 Lee Yew Meng - Association plans another drive By Lee Yew Meng Eighteen people, including 10 women, have responded to the call by the Singapore Association for the Blind to donate their eyes when they die. They were "recruited" by the association through the distribution of 10,000 leaflets during207 words
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Article50 1972-03-31 2 The Fifth Interact InterRegional Conference will be held in Singapore tomorrow and Sunday. A totai of 600 partlciEants from five nations—aos, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Singapore will attend. The conference will be ooened by Inche Mohd. Ghazall bin Ismail, Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Education, at the Conference Hall.50 words
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164 1972-03-31 2 A Joint SASAR-Edu-cation Ministry training programme for skilled workers has been started at six shipyards in Kallang and Geylang. This is the first combined effort ever initiated by Singapore Association of Shipbuilders and Repairers and the Ministry together with the "big six" firms164 words
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Article39 1972-03-31 2 The Public Works Department will lay sewers along Corporation Road and Corporation Drive from tomorrow. The operation will take about three months. Motorists are requested to reduce speed and observe all road signs In the area.39 words
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180 1972-03-31 2 All motor vehicles will soon be given an official reference number, like those on identity cards, in addition to the registration number. At present all new motor vehicles in the "E" series bear the official reference after the registration numbers "E 2345 H."180 words
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Article62 1972-03-31 2 The Vigilante Corps Harmonica Troupe is one of the musical groups to be featured at the sth series of "Music for Everyone" at the Conference Hall on April 9 at 4 p.m. The concert Is being presented by the Ministry of Culture. Others to be featured will include62 words
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Article20 1972-03-31 2 The British novelist and critic Mr. Thomas Hlnde. 46, will be In Singapore from April 6 to 9.20 words
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Article212 1972-03-31 2 Owners of shops in hotel arcades are complaining of poor business over the past few months. A survey of the shops showed that many of them have suffered minor losses recently. As one boutique owner puts It: "As soon as a tourist comes to212 words
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Advertisement121 1972-03-31 2 i T7 amii'i 1 a This Easter, take your whole family along to Shangri-La's special Easter Sunday lunch! On April 2. all restaurants in the Shangri-La hotel will be serving delicious specialities. There'll baa continental buffet served in the Golden Peacock. Tim Sum in the Shang Palace, and a full121 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous494 1972-03-31 2 $15 prize for operator mm H|t. P/f.Z (Last Monday's quiz photograph showed a minaret of the Chulla Mosque in South Bridge Road. The first prize of $15 goes to Mr. Ng Eng Wah, a machine operator, of t Tanjong Pagar Road. His B entry was the first correst one opened494 words
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103 1972-03-31 3 The Bangladesh Refugee Relief Action will send another $BO,OOO in aid before it winds up its fund-raising activities next month. Its secretary, Mr. Biem C. Lap, said: "The money in cash and kind will bring our total contributions to $210,000." The money will be103 words
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Article45 1972-03-31 3 Mr. Lim Ewe Huafc has been elected president of the Namly Estate House Owners and Residents Association at its annual general meeting held recently. The three vice presidents are Mr. Lim Kim Woon, Mr. Lim Ban Lee and Dr. George Chew Loy Ngee.45 words
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Article247 1972-03-31 3 But company says problem solved National Trade Union Congress leaders today hit out at a pharmaceutical company which allegedly forced some of Its workers "to clean .out the c toilets and office stairs". The NTUC president, Mr. Phey Yew Kok, said it was a blow to247 words
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Article229 1972-03-31 3 Students who fail the Senior Cambridge examination have no hope of a career in the banking industry. This was stated by the business promotion manager of the Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd., Mr. David Chew. Mr. Chew, wiio was speaking in his personal capacity on banking229 words
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Article, Illustration67 1972-03-31 3 This giant-sized multi-coloured egg in the Hyatt Hotel's lobby is proving to be a big Easter attraction. It is on red grass and about four dozen live chicks play around it. The egg and chicks are like a magnet to children though some are a67 words
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Advertisement7 1972-03-31 3 PREMIER STORE BATA BLDG. ALL RETAIL STORES7 words
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Advertisement528 1972-03-31 3 NOW! REABY—TO—WEAI FULL STRETCH WIGS FOR MEN. EXPERTLY CREATED FOR YOU ALONE Humon Hair or Synthetic Stretch Wig designed especially for men, in 16 natural colors from Block to Brown, Greys to Blonds. Be it Human Hair or Modocrylie Fibre, so natural you brush it as you would your own528 words
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Miscellaneous309 1972-03-31 3 i','i tH rm Temperatures in world cities yesterday: Manila 33-21 C Hong Kong 26-21 C Taipeh 28-18 C Kuala Lumpur 32-21 C Jakarta 33-23 C Seoul 14-9 C Tokyo 18-14 C Bangkok 34-22 C Naha 26-20 C New York 10-3 C San Francisco 17-7 C Paris 12-4 C Moscow 5-minus309 words
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Article, Illustration527 1972-03-31 4 Person Conducted by Ruth Moses, Tel: *****1 THE line-up read like a page' from Who's Who. They were all there with their wives. The occasion wa* the 75th birthday celebration of the East Asiatic Company. About 1000 guests from diplomatic, business and527 words
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Advertisement46 1972-03-31 4 'J t Kg >5 A a i r it it cV a £> t PHASE 5 j tit First drink: $5 Drees: Informal Weekdays* 9pm-3am I Saturdays«9 pm-4 am r* S-*r! 8 i i I > 0 I* M 4 \L. AVSiA Si!SJ( ia-\POHt: r u i r >46 words
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426 1972-03-31 5 Terrorists killed in gun battle New Nation Foreign Service Ankara, Friday Turkish commando units found three foreign hostages murdered inside a house yesterday—then killed 10 terrorists in a room-by-room gun battle, the government announced. The government said that an earlier-. report by local authorities thatNew Nation Foreign Service - 426 words
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341 1972-03-31 5 London, Friday Nine political kidnap victims have been killed in captivity over the past two years. Yesterday's killings In Turkey highlight the inability of governments around the world to cope pto^menSt kidnapping. There have been more than 60 such kidnappings since 1968, most341 words
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100 1972-03-31 5 Reuter Rio de Janeiro, FridayTen people died and 75 were injured most of them critically, after three liquified gas storage tanks at a refinery near here exploded and burst into flames yesterday. A spokesman for the Duque De Caxias Refinery said authorities were reasonably sureReuter - 100 words
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Article63 1972-03-31 5 New York, Friday. Engineers put the fully-fuel-ed Apollo U moon rocket through a realistic countdown rehearsal yesterday in a major step towards a flight to the moon in 17 days. The week-long exercise ended with a simulated launch at 1.24 a.m. today and launch director Mr. Walter63 words
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275 1972-03-31 5 Reuter Washington, Friday—The Senate yesterday approved a Bill requiring oil tankers to be built with double bottoms after 1974 to prevent major oil spills like the 1967 Torrey Canyon disaster off the English coast. The Bill, which would lay down construction standardsReuter - 275 words
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Article167 1972-03-31 5 Washington, Friday—The United States is selling Greece 36 Phantom F-4 fighter-bombers, the State Department said yesterday. The price, including spare parts and ground equipment, was $450 million department spokesman, Mr. Charles Bray said. The Greek purchase follows reports that France was trying to sell Mirage167 words
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Article, Illustration251 1972-03-31 5 United Press International Los Angeles, Friday.—A child custody hearing Involving actor Cary Grant and his former wile, actress Dyan Cannon, is being held behind closed doors and covered windows, with sandwiches brought Into the courtroom as an extra security measure. Grant, 68, is trying to obtainUnited Press International - 251 words
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Advertisement69 1972-03-31 5 CHEAPEST Fastest Route To LONDON m M iW YAA Torooto Far East GRAND EUROPEAN Tour From $l5OO FAR EAST TOUR from $5OO/E ua ALAa w* F II Crib MAS TRAVEL 36K Prinwp Bldg. Prinaap St. Opp. Cothoy Cir*mo. TW: *****, *****, *****0, *****7 THE HOUSE OF TANG WILL BE OPENED69 words
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Advertisement170 1972-03-31 5 DRESS UP AND HAVE A HAPPY EASTER ALL YOU KIDS OUT THERE! IN THREE CREAT STYLES BY BATA Design 19: Boys' Essex leather lace-ups with fat, floppy, fancy laces. Design 88: Girls' Little Lady in white leather with bar strap and decorative perforations. Design 61: Child s Teddy in white170 words
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Article434 1972-03-31 6 King Hussein's pilgrimage to Washington In search of more arms aid Is the kind of action which is bound to deepen the suspicion In the Arab capitals that a secret deal«ls in the works between Israel and Jordan. It will be argued In Cairo and434 words
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99 1972-03-31 6 f by ISPY A friend said ills two mongrels were not amused by a sign outside the PSA. Sports Club—venue of the recent dog show which read: "Dogs which have hot been entered are not permitted to enter." Another canine tale: I actually99 words
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Article, Illustration848 1972-03-31 6 SHIRI MULGAOKAR - SHIRI MULGAOKAR Any attempt to analyse the tactics of Hanoi at a given moment must come up against a recurring difficulty. The sums will not always add up. Right now, however, they seem to add848 words
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Letters
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Article147 1972-03-31 6 MOHAMED SULAIMAN - MOHAMED SULAIMAN Running la my only physical exercise. One Sunday u n»ntl, I vfti running aloof Napier Road at dawn when glwxi reigned supreme except (or a few passly? waa heading for Botanical Gardens I stepped on a long rusty nail. Blood started oodng profusely. I felt147 words
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Article254 1972-03-31 6 ROBERT E. KHO - ROBERT E. KHO My 12-year-old son Ls a Secondary One student in a mission school's afternoon m»mrir>n Recently, while the teacher was out of the class, some of the schoolboys got Into mischief and drew two chalk lines, one on a boy's desk and another on254 words
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Article114 1972-03-31 6 Emergency call shock The other day, something serious happened at my home. My sick grandfather suddenly fell into a coma. I rang my husbancP, who was working on the morning shift at the Woodbridge Hospital. To my surprise, the operator who was never that aggressive or rude before answered that114 words
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Article81 1972-03-31 6 T.C. HO - T.C. HO Just because some people are Inconsiderate in the use of telephones, we considerate ones have to be subjected to the means employed to check these people. A three-minute limit will inconvenience many of us who do not have phones as our conversation will be81 words
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Article97 1972-03-31 6 JIM WATKINS - JIM WATKINS I recently sent a registered letter from Nee Soon post office. A day later X got a polite note through the mail from the postmaster there asking if I had left a fountain pen on the counter. I had and phoned to say97 words
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Article50 1972-03-31 6 CHEE KING TING - CHEE KING TING Public Relations Officer, Postal Services Dept, Singapore, L I refer to the letter from Mailmen entitled Mailmen's Plight (NN, Feb. 17). The writer is requested to see his senior officer if he has any difficulty in obtaining his time-off for work performed on holidays.50 words
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Article38 1972-03-31 6 Will some authority please explain why housemen who put In as much as 90 to 100 hours a week are not entitled to the 13th month allowance paid to all doctors? PUZZLED, Singapore 19.38 words
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Article143 1972-03-31 6 M. ELIAS IBRAHIM - M. ELIAS IBRAHIM I refer to the letter by the advisory committee of the Telok Kurau East Bchool on the organising of a fun fair on June 4, to raise money for the Children's welfare Fund and Extra-Currlcular Activity Fund for better educational benefits and seeking donations143 words
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Article89 1972-03-31 6 A laboratory assistant is in the salary scale of 190 x AlO 210/325 x A2O 465/ 485 x 20 665 in the Singapore Institute of Standards and Industrial Research (a division of EDB), while a lab assistant of the Ministry of Education is on the89 words
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Advertisement56 1972-03-31 6 Write to The Editor, New Nation, Locked Bag 15, GPO, Singapore, 1. w<m V uJ lit 1* V A W OBINSO/v s GENUINE REDUCTIONS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS THE BEST BARGAINS EVER! f i we close today and open as usual tomorrow from 8.30 am. to 6 p.m. L GET THE56 words
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Miscellaneous17 1972-03-31 6 Vi kSm i rv -f X x n 0 r+, ifm 7 >//' ¥T n: 'jr '■4r. •i17 words
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Article, Illustration1301 1972-03-31 7 BETTY L. KHOO - ©ur Heritage New Nation continues its weekly series on Singapore's historic and cultural landmarks. PRESENTED BY BETTY L. KHOO The early surveyors were soldiers and sailors who, armed with simple survey Instruments, hacked their way through jungle, waded through swamps, in the course of1,301 words
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Article, Illustration828 1972-03-31 7 Tan Chung Lee - Chia Keng Hock, superstar of Singapore sport WHERE RRE thev noui By Tan Chung Lee He was just a spectator at a cricket house match held on the grounds of his school, St. Joseph's Institution. Suddenly at fast ban whizzed through the air. On an impulse Chia Keng Hock Jumped828 words
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SHOPPING
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Article, Illustration833 1972-03-31 8 A about my mother. Don't be scared off. Bear with me and you may get some useful household tips. My mother Is Just any other mother. Like your's too. She looks after us since we were very young—from birth—and even now when I am fully833 words
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Advertisement281 1972-03-31 8 WASHES trur* 000 CLOCKS iEWEL JV \Y A wv'rte 11 S ft. .Jtf.OSD Bracelets. necMaces aid rings ;;oid with precious stones 4 WATCHES OF SWITZERLAND LIMITED fy.'.cc, Ufctiard •Ho.ivi Si'vjaum-f 9 T»»' 3 '.270 ■-s r ir.i is P < ~i 1 T.., -UU mccu comes to antPiiE (m 1171281 words
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Advertisement188 1972-03-31 8 STEINBERG PIANOS A MAGNIFICENT EXAMPLE OF CRAFTSMANSHIP, STYLED IN SPECIALLY SELECTED TIMBERS TO ENHANCE ANY DECOR AND WITH A QUALITY OF TONE TO DELIGHT BOTH PLAYER AND LISTENER. NOTE: BEWARE OF CHEAP IMITATION ALWAYS LOOK FOR THIS: A SoW A«mt< for Slwfopow ft Malaysia. ROBERT PIANO COMPANY 277 2*l Tanlena188 words
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Advertisement40 1972-03-31 8 Students Who Go Overseas! YM WM mm4>— QUILTS OVERCOATS SCARVES CARDIGANS JUMPERS PYJAMAS PULLOVERS UNDERWEAR AND OTHER WINTER ENSCJ4M.I FOOKONeo(PTE)LTi (DEPARTMENT STORE) 83/85 South Bridga Rood, Smgopor. TN: *****. 347, MOPLTS PARK COMIUX. TaL *****3 8-11, TIM PENINSULA BHOPPINO COMPLEX40 words
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Advertisement124 1972-03-31 8 \i\ N A NO GREASE Now available with extra concen tration plus LEMON LOTION FOR YOUR LOVELY HANDS til' Available at all provision, stores supermarkets SOLE AGENTS Sim Cheng Ker Tracing Ca LULU >no'»' .il '.t v 301, TANJONG KATONG RD.. STORE 15. kthhj *Vf *n>rb x i '.l^ INDUSTRIAL124 words
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Advertisement282 1972-03-31 8 GRACEFUL. AND LUSTROUS NECKLACES, BRACELETS, EARRINGS, RINGS, BROOCHES, IN A WIDE VARIETY OF STYLES SOLE DISTRIBUTORS S.P.H. deSilva (HK) Ltd. Singapore: G-13 Tonglin Shopping Centre, Tonglin Road, S pore 10. Tel: *****8. Hongkong: 1 Central Building, Pedder St. Hongkong. Tel: H-*****7 Reflective Glass Tinting Film keeps buildings cool by reflecting282 words
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TREND
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902 1972-03-31 9 WENDY HUTTON - EATING OUT WITH WENDY HUTTON At last Singapore has a restaurant that lives up to Its claim of serving genuine French cuisine. The Belvedere, in the Mandarin Hotel, is a fairly large restaurant with attractively understated decor. A definite air of elegance Is Introduced902 words
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Article, Illustration326 1972-03-31 9 Los Angeles, Thursday In the wake of Richard Nixon's visit to China, another aspect of the Oriental look is emerging in America. It's the China doll hairstyle, developed by one of the men who started the Shag haircut, Jon Peters. The China dOU326 words
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Article742 1972-03-31 9 PAT CHUNG - Love is never having to nag your family PAT CHUNG At the risk of sounding as though I'm not crazy about housework and that's a pretty fair assumption I'm going to tell you how we're trying to free this family from a nagging mother. We're742 words
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Article226 1972-03-31 9 Every woman who Is looking for beauty today is turning to nature's health foods like pure skim milk, honey and peach kerne) oil and herbs. Not in edible form but in cosmetics. To prevent your skin from vegetating, there is a deep treatment with herbs,226 words
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Article, Illustration435 1972-03-31 10 Ronnie Muntu - INDONESIA From Ronnie Muntu Alarmed by security reports that communist secret agents were working overtime to sow discontent among the Dayaks In West Kalimantan to create favourable conditions for activities by communist guerrillas, the I n d on e slan government has launched435 words
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Article, Illustration677 1972-03-31 10 S.C. Chan - MALAYSIA From S.C. Chan The communist ambush that killed 15 Malaysian soldiers end Injured three others last Sunday In Lundu District during Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak's two-day tour of Sarawak was possibly more than a coincidence. It could also have been677 words
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Article661 1972-03-31 10 INDO PAKISTANI DISPUTE: With the establishment of Bangladesh, Pakistan is no longer a match for India, and this should be a very good opportunity to restore peace on the South Asian sub-continent. No doubt, the present circumstances of India and Pakistan are a little different, particularly with661 words
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Article298 1972-03-31 10 FARMERS' ASSOCIATION: Yesterday's inauguration of the National Farmers' Association by the Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak, was an Indication of the changes which our farmers will have to undergo from now on. The time has come for our farmers to change to modern methods of farming. There has298 words
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Article407 1972-03-31 10 FROM MALTA TO THE INDIAN OCEAN: Malta, which Is known as an "unsinkable aircraft-carrier in the Mediterranean" will remain a British military base for the next seven years. This was an Important item of news In yesterday's newspapers. After much haggling, Mr. Dem Mintoff, the Maltese407 words
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Article153 1972-03-31 10 LOTS PARLIAMENTARY BY-ELECTIONS: The Llpls parliamentary by-election will see a straight fight between the Alliance candidate Tan Sri Ghazali Shafle and the PMIP candidate Tengku tfgmanußMmftn bin Tengku Abdul Hamld. The Llpls constituency is a safe constituency for the Alliance after having defeated the PMIP there in three153 words
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670 1972-03-31 10 Suthichai Yoon - JAPAN From Suthichai Yoon "Don't expect too much from the conI e re n c e," a highranking official of the Japanese Embassy in Bangkok told me last week. He quickly added: "Of course, we attach a lot of importance to Bangkok."670 words
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338 1972-03-31 11 United Press International Washington, Friday A prestigious bank of experts on international finance and economy nave Issued a call for election year unity to assure continued progress toward international monetary stability and reform. The monetary committee of the Atlantic Council, aUnited Press International - 338 words
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Article245 1972-03-31 11 Reuter New Delhi, Friday India's Industrial Development Ministry has finally recommended the manufacture In India of the French Renault R-6. They said the French firm was soon expected to be asked to prepare a detailed project report for the production of 50,000 cars aReuter - 245 words
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Article, Illustration555 1972-03-31 11 Widespread gains By Our Market Correspondent The market was hectic with heavy speculation In properties and certain industrials. There were widespread gains in Industrials, hotels, and properties. With strong support, Faber Union, which had the highest turnover of 655,000 shares, persistently moved up to $2.09 but eased555 words
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445 1972-03-31 11 Reuter Hong Kong, Friday At least 30 senior American business executives have held talks with Chinese trading officials here during the last few months, according to a reliable source. But none "has completed a deal to sell American products directly toReuter - 445 words
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197 1972-03-31 11 United Press International LONDON, Friday. Delegates from all British Commonwealth countries are expected to discuss their future trade prospects in the light of the enlarged European Common Market (EEC) at meetings in London and in Santiago next month. The meetings in ChileUnited Press International - 197 words
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256 1972-03-31 11 Singapore's two way trade with China which declined from $593 million in 1969 to $455 million in 1970, dropped last year again to $453 million, the lowest figure for the last five years. This is due to the slow down in exports to China.256 words
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295 1972-03-31 11 Leslie Tan - By Leslie Tan A Singapore computer service firm hopes to assist the Republic in becoming the computer centre for South-East Asia. Mr. Hblon Wong, the managing director of Computer Management System Pte. Limited, said: "Due to encouraging prospects we intend to295 words
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314 1972-03-31 11 Reuter Tokyo, Friday. A Japanese pr of e s sor said here that he believed Japan is faced with a contradiction in playing a major role in the economic development of Asia. Professor Fuji Kamlya expressed the belief In summarising opinions expressed by Influential politiciansReuter - 314 words
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Article89 1972-03-31 11 A survey will be started In Singapore shortly to explore the drinking habits of Asians, Mr. Max Cointreau, owner of the House of Cointreau liqueur, said yesterday. The survey will be followed by a sales drive in the region. "We see great potential for the drink,89 words
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191 1972-03-31 11 Reuter BONN, Friday. The Soviet Union Is expected shortly to sign a new trade agreement with West Germany after a lapse of eight years. The two countries have agreed in principle to include West Berlin as part of the trading area coveredReuter - 191 words
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Advertisement121 1972-03-31 11 For more information RING ***** 13/11 ECONOMIC FLIGHT TO LONDON MEW TOOK TWICE WEEKLY Tlinn" IW Ittew) t Day* MIS DAr in—iTiTri (Macan)/Bam 2293 Dally Departwi 'jssttrzjjr «n» $2040. $1290. 2/4. EI4. 9 /4. 17(4. 7/5. 2E/S. 416. SI IISpecial Japan/Taiwan/Hongkong 16 Day* $1790. 2/4. 10/4. 17/4. 12/3. 3/6. 10/6.121 words
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Advertisement106 1972-03-31 11 Announcing NEW DESIGNS COLOR COMBINATIONS on voile, lawn and cotton jersey. (Ladies Gents) May Lee's boutique OPEN: MON-SAT 9a.m. to Bp.m. Sundays 10a.m. to sp.m. A branch of May Laa'a Botik Boutique, Kuala Lumpur. A\es€4<ti £5 M* rm 'izJmrmft m Our 3-month comprehensive courses are: SHORTHAND SpMd Guarantee 100 mm106 words
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Article, Illustration1034 1972-03-31 12 By Blue Peter Penang trainer Teh Choon Beng has entered a strong team of 33 horses for the Selangor Turf Club April meeting, and It will pay to follow him as most of them are in top shape. Vanda Is the pick of1,034 words
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861 1972-03-31 12 Bukit Tim ah trainer Ivan Allan will Introduce two Class One newcomers In Little Pappa II and Sentak Bulan in the forthcoming Kuala Lumpur meeting which begins tomorrow. Little Pappa II (late Pavel) la a four-year-old bay English horse by Pall Mall out of861 words
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Advertisement687 1972-03-31 12 NEW NATION CLASSIFIEDS PHONE *****8 20* WORD HOUSING PROtLEMS? Just call upon International Housing Agency, *****3 for your type of houses required in any choice district. DIST. 10 2 bedrooms, servant's room with longbath, furnished flat. Rent $560 Ring *****0. BOATS/YACHTS FOR SALI HONG LIM with sails and outboard. Telephone:687 words
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Advertisement392 1972-03-31 12 OFFICE SPACE VACANT 122 CCCIL STRICT Singapore 1 Modern office space, area 1,750 sq.ft. Contoct: Telephone: *****4/*****7. OFFICE SPACE WANTED URGENTLY REQUIRED groundfloor flat/shop any district, consider sharing basis Ring Steven *****9 Singapore. PERSONAL S.O.S. SAMARITANS OF SINGAPORE Despairing Tempted to suicide? Find a phone. Ring ***** anytime. POSITION VACANT392 words
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Advertisement153 1972-03-31 12 NEW CAR DIRECTORY Where you can buy your next new car in Singapore CHAMPION MOTORS PTI. LTD, 30* Orchard Rood, Singapore 9, Tel: *****1. CITY MOTORS (S) PTI. LTD., 28 Cavenagh Road, Singapore 9 Tels *****6/*****3 CONTININTAL MOTORS PTE. LTD., 50/52 Bencoolen St.. S pore 7. Tel: *****7 lEVROLI ORCHARD153 words
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Advertisement122 1972-03-31 12 SINGAPORE MOTORS PTC. LTD.. 315/319 Orchard Rd S pore 9 Tel 3743 M V3NGEEANNBUHONG. SINGAPORE 9. TEL: *****2 HOVER CHAMPION MOTORS <S> PTE. LTD, tV 3753 M R d S,noopOre 9 SUBARU TAN LKK HKN6 ft CO. '42, Lavender Street, S'pore. 12 Tel: *****7/***** Showroom: ***** Wa SINGAPORE MOTORS PTE.122 words
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Miscellaneous277 1972-03-31 12 NEW NATION CROSSWORD 1 "—with me 6 Attle. 10 Kind of cake. 14 Bookkeeper's entry. 16 To me: Fr. 18 swel, diet 17 Alpine feature. 18 New Or lean* revel. 20 Lyricist Gershwin. 21 Battleground of David and the Philistine*. 22 Perch. 24 Annual outdoor drama of old California. 27277 words
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Article429 1972-03-31 13 Dennis Chia - By Dennis Chia Queenstown Technical School provided the first shock when they defeated fancied Hua Yi School 5-4 in the Pasir Panjang district table tennis tournament held at Tuan Mong Schol yesterday. Having beaten Kim Seng 5-1 and later Tanglin Technical by the same429 words
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Article504 1972-03-31 13 Keppel Club will play host to Singapore Island Country Club In the Singapore Golf Association league at Buklt Chermln on Sunday. The draw (Keppel 1st): Ist Tee: 7.45 ajn. Tolib bin Haron (7) and J.R. Gourlay (12) v Koh Bens Hoot (7) and Jimmy Teo (11);504 words
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Article97 1972-03-31 13 New York, Friday—Veteran Julius Boros fired a flve-under-par 66 yesterday for a share of the first round lead in the US$2OO,000 Greater Greensboro Open golf tournament. Boros, who has spent 22 of his 52 years on the pro tour, sank five birdies to match the opening day97 words
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Article, Illustration573 1972-03-31 13 Sonny Yap - REPORT: Sonny Yap "Bulldog Kuan", the Malaysian rider who defied doctors' orders to give up racing, yesterday broke his collarbone after a crash during a practice run for the Singapore Grand Prix at Sembawang. The injury was the result of a collisionPICTURES: Steven Lee - 573 words
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Article419 1972-03-31 13 LEAGUE STANDINGS: Wednesday 7 pjn. Guys and Dolls—l Ebola I 49'/2-14 Yi--*****, 2 Ocean wood 48-16-*****, 3 Red Carpet* 48-16-*****; HI series (men)—l Takagakl (706), 2 N. Murunaka (899), 3 W. K. Fook (686); HI series (women) —1 Samal Stone (632), 2 Susie De Souza (629), 3419 words
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Article29 1972-03-31 13 NBA playoff NeW||York gtMidln(s Ml ef mm nd-flatl W L 1 1 W L Pet 1JM AN M. *M rr^^jTjfcraSia Pet. 14M JN Pet. um29 words
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Article246 1972-03-31 13 From Bine Peter Koala Lumpur, Friday— Here He Comes IV and Jerantut cracked 37 for 3f on a fast track here this morning. Here he Comes IV, ridden by Jim Johnson sprinted smartly to clock 36 2/5. Jerantut (M. Rahwi) was full of246 words
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Article88 1972-03-31 13 Rangoon, Friday.—lsrael moved Into the semi-finals of the group "A" Asian zone two Olympic soccer tournament after beating Indonesia 1-0 here last night. Half-time score was 0-0. The solitary goal came in the first minute of the second spell when Sarusi left-footed the ball into the88 words
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Article31 1972-03-31 13 Georgetown, Friday—Guyana were 301 for three in their first innings at the close on the first day of their four-day match against the touring New Zealand cricketers here yesterday.31 words
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Advertisement38 1972-03-31 13 ncGneqoz 1972 THE GREATEST NAME IN SPORTS MacGregor Golf MeOuf* MacGregor All Sports IS3C3QM Union Roller Skates BBS Zebco Fishing Equipment BRUNSWICK EsuuiAwLck Brunswick Billiards PRODUCTS Sunrise Sp.orts. DISTRIBUTORS:- 41 John Little's Building Raffles Place, Singapore 1, Tel:38 words
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Miscellaneous156 1972-03-31 13 DR. KILDARE J 4 r i .J P >Jwx» x WHAT'S IN THAT PILL ROBIN'S HOtPING NOTHING, DOC JUST A... A SORT OF PICK-ME-UP. GUARANTEE? ID BE ABSOLUTELY HARMLESS •l\ z t y *~i J y 1 v S®* 1 RIP KIRBY a K J MAYBE TCP THOUGHT THAT IF156 words
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Article97 1972-03-31 14 AH FOOK: What a shame! The Grand Prix has enough glamour and thrills without the so-called beauties to parade on the racing circuit. Do the organisers really think you have to add this out-of-place so-called colour to the event? MEI LIN: You said the same thing last year97 words
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Article61 1972-03-31 14 Thieves broke into Government House in Sydney, stole a painting, two antl--Bue candle sticks, and ben called a security guard company and told them to turn on the burglar alarm system. "We know the alarm system lsnt working, we've Just robbed the place," one of the thieves61 words
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Article178 1972-03-31 14 Today is Friday, March 31. the 91st day of 1972 with 279 to follow. THE MOON: Between full phase and last quarter. THE MORNING STABS: Jupiter and Mercury. THE EVENING STABS: Venus, Mars, Saturn and Mercury. Those born on this day are under the sign of Aries. Austrian composer178 words
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Article54 1972-03-31 14 All Indonesian government workers in Jakarta can afford an extra hour in bed from tomorrow. It Is Jakarta's answer to the city's growing traffic problem. Work will begin at 8 a.m. instead of 7 a.m. with closing hour at 3 instead of 2p.m.54 words
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Article, Illustration79 1972-03-31 14 Doris Soh has one great problem hanging over her she can't fully enjoy her hobby. Reason? There are not many long straight roads here and so she can't go on long car rides. "The roads here are too congested," she says "and pleasure rides ore somethingPicture by Steven Lee - 79 words
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574 1972-03-31 14 Mike Mcgrady - By Mike Mcgrady I am trying hard not to believe all those things 'they've been saying about the behind the 8 c en e 8 wheeling and dealing of a certain big American company. I am having some trouble, perhaps because I suspect that574 words
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Advertisement77 1972-03-31 14 ClttLYf r e t i MR. Partner The rn r.Q < A iso 'fea' <'ipg ?t-,< NIDYA V- .sisters', \.VJ f* f. I Lr t y n You haven't seen the best until you've seen this! of Tiger Beer and you'll know why Tiger has won three international gold medals77 words
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Miscellaneous945 1972-03-31 14 5 Siagapsre 1.55 Teochew Opera —Choo Geok Li&n (C-Rpt) 3.15 Where the Heart la 3.35 For the Family (E) 4.05 A Diary of Brents in 'Singapore this wfck Til 4.10 lt% Happening of bit 4®g Classical Recital v by Ram Cumara- 1 samy 5.15 Charlie Brown Special 5.40 Summer Is945 words
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