New Nation, 15 May 1972
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Title Section18 1972-05-15 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Monday evening, May 15, 1972 No. 405 Price 15 cents SINGAPORE MONDAY, MAY 15, 197218 words
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Article137 1972-05-15 1 ON THE CHANGE The deputy general manager of the Stock Exchange announced Faber Union Limited's shares will be temporarily suspended as from 10 a.m. today. Overseas Assurance Corporation Limited has been withdrawn from the Official List of the Stock Exchange from today. Trading was moderate and137 words
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Article12 1972-05-15 1 Police reported 66 accidents yesterday. Eight were serious, one fatal.12 words
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Article, Illustration457 1972-05-15 1 Wee Beng Huat - Bid to beat pig glut problem By Wee Beng Huat and Ivan Lim Housewives had a field day this morning as pig farmers turned butchers for the first time. Confusion reigned at some market stalls where the "new hands" cut up the pork, some chopping their own457 words
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Article72 1972-05-15 1 The Chief Minister of Malacca, Da to Haji Talib Karim, has resigned. He told New Nation today that he would go on leave on June 1 "prior to retirement." Dato Haji Talib was defeated by his political secretary last Saturday in the election for deputy leader72 words
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Article45 1972-05-15 1 Brisbane, Monday.—Police arrested eight anti-war demonstrators here today after a wild incident at the Brisbane Stock Exchange where they drenched the trading floor and prices boards with animal blood. Operators and other ex—change staff had their clothing covered with blood during the raid.45 words
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100 1972-05-15 1 Kuala Lumpur, Monday Kuala Lumpur Mayor, Tan Sri Lokman Yusof, 32. died at the Seremban General Hospital early this morning after a short illness. Tan Sri Lokman became Kuala Lumpur's first Mayor on February 1 when the Federal capital became a City. He was100 words
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Article65 1972-05-15 1 Manila, Monday. A train, loaded with vacationists returning to Manila, collided with a bus yesterday at a railroad crossing, 50 miles north of Manila. Sve people in the bus were lied, police reported. Flames engulfed the train's four coaches and the bus and about 12 squatter shacks65 words
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Article46 1972-05-15 1 Construction worker Tan Tai Hee, 22, who fell from a 10-storey building at Buklt Timah yesterday, was reported to be in better condition this morning. Tan, who landed on a pile of rubbish, has regained consciousness and is resting at the Outram Hospital.46 words
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Article43 1972-05-15 1 Conakry, Monday Ghana's former President Kwame Nkrumah, who died in Rumania last month aged 63, was buried in Conakry, the capital of Guinea, yesterday. Dr. Nkrumah had lived in Guinea since he was overthrown by a military coup in February 1966.43 words
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Article218 1972-05-15 1 Sunny Wee - 4 Avoid hawker food* By Sunny Wee A cholera alert is on in Singapore following first death here last week from the disease. Thousands of school children were today warned not to patronise roadside hawker stalls. Principals in several schools gave this advice to the pupils218 words
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240 1972-05-15 1 United Press International Saigon, Monday Communist gunners poured 2000 rockets, mortars and artillery shells into the besieged provincial capital of An Loc 60 miles north of Saigon yesterday and launched sporadic attacks on South Vietnamese defence in and around the city, militry spokesmenUnited Press International - 240 words
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254 1972-05-15 1 Reuter New York, Monday President Nixon's closest advisers were split over his decision to mine North Vietnamese harbours and escalate bombing operations, according to Life magazine. In an article in its current issue, the magasine said Treasury Secretary John ConnaUy firmly supported the President's decision,Reuter - 254 words
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Article232 1972-05-15 1 Reuter Tokyo, Monday Police said today they had arrested a 36-year-old electrician on suspicion of causing Japan's worst postwar 3re on Saturday night by discarding a lighted cigarette butt. Kelji Kawashima had been working on the third floor of the seven-storey building with four othersReuter - 232 words
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Article95 1972-05-15 1 London, Monday—Near normal train services appeared likely for Britain today following union indications that a work slowdown bv railwaymen would cease as a result of a government court order on Saturday night. The Industrial Relations Court issued an order calling for a ballot of95 words
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Article34 1972-05-15 1 Manila, Monday.—President Marcos has rejected an appeal for clemency by three men sentenced to die on Wednesday for the rape of a Philippine actress, Marie La Riva, presidential palace sources said today.34 words
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Advertisement109 1972-05-15 1 IfluSU PAGE 5: More than 260 factories charged with safety breaches in March. PACE 6. Asia s new. uncertain era the first of a special series by Denis Warner. PACE 7: Chou accuses Nixon of grave escalation in IndoChina. PACE 14: Schools and the Youth Festival. PACE 15 Dear Ros109 words
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Advertisement177 1972-05-15 1 Chou accused US. See pare 7. tiaiE T CREME 821 The flush of youth recaptured for $200* For the woman over thirty, the cream which effaces time and enables you to keep your skin as bright as when you were twenty-one. Creme 821 contains G.A., a new substance patented by177 words
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Article174 1972-05-15 2 Anil Bhatia - Initial $30 m. capital By Anil Bhatia Singapore will be the headquarters of a new regional merchant bank with an Initial authorised capital of $30 million. The Bank of America, the Overseas Union Bank, the Union Bank of Switzerland. Klein wort Benson Limited, and the Banque174 words
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Article, Illustration107 1972-05-15 2 "Here are the pigs, all ready to go to market," said the Superintendent of the French Road abattoir, Mr. Raja Krishan (left) to Mr. Tang See Chim (beside him), the Minister of State for Finance, during a tour of the abattoir early today. Mr. Tang together withPicture by Jerry Seh - 107 words
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Article190 1972-05-15 2 Singapore was chosen as the site for a United Nation's Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East (ECAFE) training course in shipping management because of its thriving port, dynamic shipbuilding, maintenance and repair facilities. This was stated by Mr. U. Nyun, executive secretary of. ECAFE190 words
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Advertisement161 1972-05-15 2 Just name where you plan to go, and when. Then see your MSA Travel Agent. Chances are, we've got the flight schedule you want. You'll enjoy superior Boeing 737 or 707 Superjet comfort on the way. And the kind of inflight service even other airlines talk about. I Every Wednesday,161 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous60 1972-05-15 2 Tides Today: 1.00 p.m. (2.6 m), 11.56 p.m. (3.0 m). Tomorrow: 1.54 p.m. (2.5 m). Wednesday: 4.00 a.m. (2.9 m), 2.46 p.m. (2.4 m). Thursday: 1.28 a.m. (2.8 m), 3.37 p.m. (2.2 m). Friday: 2.18 am. (2.6 m), 4.32 p.m. (2.1 m). Saturday: 3.15 ajn. (2.4 m), 5.33 p.m. (2.060 words
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Miscellaneous97 1972-05-15 2 I weather I Temperatures In world cities yesterday: Jakarta 33-25 C Kuala Lumpur 31-22 C Bangkok 36-26 C Hong Kong 29 26C Manila 35-25 C Naha 29 23C Seoul 24-16 C Tokyo 17-15 C Moscow 23~lftC New York 21-15 C Paris 13- 6C London 15- 7C San Francisco 23- 9C97 words
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Miscellaneous454 1972-05-15 2 HfIPPEDinCS WHAT'S ON TODAY Mr. Chan Chee Seng, Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Social Affairs, will attend the VESAK DAY celebrations at the Victoria Theatre at 8 p.m. NURSES WEEK: The blood transfusion service mobile unit will be stationed at Alexandra Hospital until 4 p.m. The NATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY CENTRE will begin454 words
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Article, Illustration594 1972-05-15 3 They need mane pay to stay in govt. The 3000-strong Public Dally Rated Electrical Workers Union has urged the government to Implement the wage recommendations of the S.R. Nathan review committee to prevent a further flow of skilled workers to private Industry. The union said594 words
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Article, Illustration126 1972-05-15 3 It was a pleasant surprise for businessman, Mr. Sow Eng Liat, 39, when one of his children told him that he had $100 in the Post Office Savings Bank. He did not believe it so his son showed him a copy of New126 words
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Article30 1972-05-15 3 The Adult Education Board will conduct a course on skin-care, make-up and hair dressing beginning to- The fee is $20. Those interested can apply to the board.30 words
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Article26 1972-05-15 3 »,.H?L£ dverUscrB AsaociaHon will organise a seminar on consumerism" from t0 J June 16. The fee 1* WOO a delegate. Those interested should ring *****5.26 words
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Article246 1972-05-15 3 l Th People's Association is offering 21 community centres for students to use forpersonal study sessions TTie centres will provide study rooms and In some cases a good collection of books for students. The following are the available^ 1 rtudy v*** M°n. to Sat. 6 00 pjn246 words
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227 1972-05-15 3 The two-month survey on consumers conducted by the Consumers Association of Singapore last December and January this year has revealed several Interesting facts, Including a need for government action to check price spirals. It was meant to find out consumer problems and spending habits,227 words
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Advertisement178 1972-05-15 3 FITZI»ATItI€K'S better value FOR PERSONAL shoppers FROM TODAY OMUL THORSDaY OPEN EVERY DAY-MONDAY-SATURDAY 8 30AM-7PM SUNDAY FROM 9AM-SPM ALL THESE SPECIALS ARE AVAILABLE X CHOCOLATE i STRIPLOIN VAN HOUTEN 55 f STEAKS 57.20s7.20 MH. -Modta i AMERICAN Orange Milk Bitter Sweet —Top Choke USDA Graded Beef per tube 15 oz.178 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous327 1972-05-15 3 Today's picture. Student wins quiz HOW WELl DO YOU KNOW SINGAPORE Last Wednesday's quiz photograph showed the tower of the Chinese High School in Bukit Tim ah Road. The first prize of $15 goes to Mr. Lee Kheng Cheok, a student, of Tessensohn Road. His entry was the first correct327 words
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Miscellaneous119 1972-05-15 3 IEHBZEIS Today's winning number *****6 If the last six digits of your Singapore Identity card number are those shown above, you can claim a $100 Post Office Savings Bank Gift Voucher. Your voucher will be paid into a Post Office Savings Bank account in your name. Call with your identity119 words
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In Person
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Article, Illustration893 1972-05-15 4 Conducted by Ruth Moses, Tel: *****1 THE foyer of the Apollo Hotel was converted beyond recognition for one afternoon when a long catwalk stretched down one side, with space taken by rows upon rows of chairs, and a combo band quietly tucked away893 words
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Advertisement70 1972-05-15 4 OWN A SEAHORSE POOL SWIMQJJIf^Nc. V~* r": "W-v. m 1 SI m y r «3 7. ..r /l "V "1 YOUR OWN SWIMMING POOL LARGE OR SMALL, COMMERCIAL OR PRIVATE POOLS. FULLY INSTALLED WITH LEAKPROOF GUNITED HULL, ALL EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES. FOUNTAINS AND WATERFALL PUMPS. COMPETENT AFTER SALES SERVICE. CALL70 words
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Advertisement43 1972-05-15 4 Visit our Ultra Modern new store at Supreme House r* .r. fi y- v an tW tin ITALIAN silk ties 1 mqn Street S nqapnrr r Phone ?4491 AlsC.lt SliprcrTU' House* tyro ,nd floor) ciuv eel Hiiron cv)ffie c Hoter iCoiciStor.iqe Shopping Centre43 words
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Article243 1972-05-15 5 Unsafe fittings' More than 260 factories in Singapore were charged with breaches of the Factories Act regulations in March, the latest monthly report of the Labour Ministry said. The report revealed th a t investigations made by the factory inspectorate of the Ministry showed243 words
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Article45 1972-05-15 5 The Italian Institute for Foreign Trade will conduct a course on export promotion for Asian businessmen and civil servants In Rome from September 25 to December 2. Singaporeans can apply to the Italian Trade Office In Thomson Road, P.O. Box 144, Ooldhlll Plaza.45 words
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Article45 1972-05-15 5 Mr. Arthur Seet Pee Yam has been elected president of the Singapore Institute of Plumbing. Mr. Chia Soo Slew was elected vice-pre-sident. Other officials elected were Mr. Goh Meng Cheh, secretary; Mr. Chua Cher Cheow, asst, secretary; and Mr. Tan Ah Chew, treasurer.45 words
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Article, Illustration140 1972-05-15 5 Taking good and proper care of one's teeth has its just rewards as Miss Sim Sock Hoon (above right) and Mr. T. S. Kumar (left) learned to their great delight. They were crowned Miss Dental Health and Mr. Dental Health at the final round140 words
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Article213 1972-05-15 5 Violet Oon - By Violet Oon The 40-member University of Auckland Choir gave an enjoyable two-hour concert of unaccompa nied songs at the ShangriLa Hotel yesterday afternoon. Under the able leadership of Conductor Peter Godfrey, the choir proved itself more than capable of meeting the taxing demands of singins without213 words
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Article43 1972-05-15 5 An intensive course on management for managers and administrators in ASEAN will be. held from June 11 to July 1 in Penang. It is jointly organised by the Singapore Institute of Management, Malaysian Institute of Management and the Thailand Management Association.43 words
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Article50 1972-05-15 5 The Singapore Armed Forces will conduct military exercises today in Pulau Teko n g, Tuas/Lokyang areas, Mandai Forest, Marsiling and Maju Camp training area from 8 a.m. till tomorrow morning. During the exercise, blanks and thunder flashes will be used. The public is advised not to be alarmed.50 words
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Article33 1972-05-15 5 The Minister for Culture, Mr. Jek Yeun Thong, will open an art exhibition by Mlas Koh Lee-Lee and Mr. Lai Kui-Fang at the Victoria Memorial Hall on Wedneday at 8 p.m.33 words
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212 1972-05-15 5 Export of tropical fish from Singapore has shown a big increase over the last few years. Statistics released by the Fisheries Section of the Primary Production Department show an increase from $750,000 in 1963 to $7.6 million in 1971. This excludes another $770,000 from212 words
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Advertisement134 1972-05-15 5 BEST WISHES TO BANK OF AMERICA (Orchard Road Branch) on their removal to Shaw Centre THIS IS IT!! FIREPROOF "OTANI ROYAL" Hotel Safe- DO. 500 R.S. rr-» "ROYAL" Commercial I r=»l Sofe N. Mobile Fireproof Filing a Cobinet Sofe-File 60 tr=r Storoge Cupboard Filing Cabinets (Foolscap Size) Visible Recorder Book134 words
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Advertisement221 1972-05-15 5 Dr.Lh/itgsi'one I presume a(« '<(( 3£ r/ A i Si m xt V* J m b»> r: ,^f ter thls rerr >arkable meal, you if leave our Brasserie believina Paterson Hill is Mount Kilimanjaro Imagine this combination: two double veal cutlets, filled with Swiss cheese and ham, on a bed221 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration1439 1972-05-15 6 Co-existence, not containment seems to be the order of the day WARNERS WORLD For many years the United States used the island of Oahu as a psychological introduction for Asian visitors on the way to the mainland. The beaches at Waikiki were an exciting example of1,439 words
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THE VOICE OF THE PRESS
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Article363 1972-05-15 6 GOLD PRICE SOARS, US DOLLAR WAVERS. Over the past few days, gold price in the West European financial market has recorded a steady rise up to a record high of US$54 per ounce, as against the official rate of US$3B per ounce, while the exchange rate of363 words
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Article359 1972-05-15 6 NIXON CHALLENGES THE 80VIET UNION. After President Nixon ordered the mining and blockade of North Vietnamese ports. Democrat Senator George McGovern termed Mi'. Nixon's decision as "flirtation with World War m". This is to say. the US is making a direct challenge to the Soviet Union359 words
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Advertisement115 1972-05-15 6 We like to make safe as a bank mean what it means Safe. And that means protection against the most advanced methods of attack. No matter how devious or cunning an intruder may be,CHUBB experts have forseen the possibility and blocked his way. Every CHUBB Treasury Door incorporates special Torch115 words
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Advertisement165 1972-05-15 6 Congratulations to Bank of America on their acquisition of new premises. DINE LIKf KIN( (BUT E\Y KMGIIT) i_L_ r j UKI 1 35 J I J i* PEACOCK! Just one word describes the food, service and surroundings of the Golden Peacock Restaurant Sumptuous! Here, you dine amidst ■the plush rich165 words
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320 1972-05-15 7 Hanoi support pledge Reuter Hanoi, Monday The Chinese Prime Minister, Mr. Chou Enlai, last night accused America of a grave escalation of the Vietnam war. It is the first time that the Chinese leader has made reference to the US blockade of North Vietnam.Reuter - 320 words
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Article106 1972-05-15 7 New York, Monday. Two bomb blasts ripped through the yard of an army reserve centre here yesterday, destroying a military truck and damaging another. Police found an unexploded third bomb, an iron pipe filled with explosives, lying near an entrance to the building. It was removed for106 words
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Article, Illustration265 1972-05-15 7 Reuter Los Angeles, Monday The future of the long-run-ning television series Bonanza Is In doubt with the death of one of Its stars, Dan Blocker, on Saturday. An autopsy disclosed yesterday that Blocker, 43, died of a blood clot In the lung. OnReuter - 265 words
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Article272 1972-05-15 7 Reuter Tokyo, Monday. A million people of the Ryukyu islands in the Pacific became Japanese citizens again today after 27 years of American control, but face an anxious and uncertain future. The Ryukyus, including Okinawa where most of the population live were captured by USReuter - 272 words
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Article123 1972-05-15 7 United Press International Bandar Serl Begawan, Monday .Zaini Haji Ahmad, the Brunei detainee, yesterday won the right to take his case to the Brunei court of appeals. Zaini, held soon after the 1962 revolt here, last year unsuccessfully applied for habeas corpus. He then filedUnited Press International - 123 words
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Article33 1972-05-15 7 Adelaide, Monday An 82-year-old man was savagely attacked by kangaroo on a fauna reserve about 52 miles (83 km) south of here, and is in Royal Adelaide Hospital in a serious condition.33 words
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154 1972-05-15 7 Reuter Belfast, Monday A 300-man British Army force took up positions last night between the Catholic and Protestant areas of Belfast where shooting yesterday has claimed two lives. Including a 13-year-old girl. The girl was found shot dead last night InReuter - 154 words
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Article182 1972-05-15 7 Reuter New Delhi, Monday. India has announced that it Is to export arms on a significant scale, but only to "friendly countries/' Mr. V.C. Shukla, Minister of State for Defence Production, revealed that in 1971, defence equipment worth 27 million rupees ($10.6 million) had been soldReuter - 182 words
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Article40 1972-05-15 7 Vienna, Monday. Austrlans can now opt to do their military service In two three-month periods following a demonstration by 8000 students last month against a new law obliging them to complete their callup before starting their university, education.40 words
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Article31 1972-05-15 7 Teheran, Monday Three Schoolboys were killed and 57 injured in Tabriz, north west Iran, on Saturday when the roof of a school classroom caved in, it was reported yesterday.31 words
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Advertisement74 1972-05-15 7 Congratulations and best wishes to BANK OF AMERICA ORCHARD ROAD BRANCH on their REMOVAL to SHAW CENTRE from ATKINS KROLL CO. SINGAPORE (PTE) LTD. 3rd Ff. President Shopping Centre 320 Serartgoon Road. Singapore 8. Tel: *****4. SOLE DISTRIBUTORS for: REMINGTON RAND Office Equipment Systems and Slwvere. BEST WISHES to BANK74 words
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Advertisement131 1972-05-15 7 Congratulations and best wishes to THE BANK OF AMERICA on the moving of their Orchard Road branch to new premises out of 4 branches of The Bank of America in the Republic of Singapore use NCR banking equipment 4 decisions to use NCR machines show The Bank of America's faith131 words
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392 1972-05-15 8 We have now had two chairmen of leading companies in Singapore supporting the creation of some kind of independent expert body which could advise the Stock Exchange. Mr. Richard Tarling, chairman of Haw Par Brothers International, told his shareholders' annual general meeting last week that392 words
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Article146 1972-05-15 8 by ISPY My friend, the well-sea-soned traveller and author, was talking about the places he has lived In over the past 10 years or so in this region. We came round to Japan. At my remark that the Japanese countryside was beautiful, he gave146 words
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Article, Illustration1298 1972-05-15 8 ALEX JOSEY - ALEX JOSEY Ever since China's quarrel with the Soviet Union more than ten years ago, English has been the second language in China. Now comes the news from Peking that the teaching of English throughout China has1,298 words
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Letters
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Article276 1972-05-15 8 IRENE LOW - IRENE LOW For the past two weeks, my family and I have been receiving anonymous calls several times each day. Whenever we pick up the phone, there is no response from the other end. At first we thought there could be an intercutting of lines resulting in276 words
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Article131 1972-05-15 8 Recently I saw a corpse wrapped In white cloth being carried down in one of the two lifts In a Housing and Develop ment Board flat in broad daylight. I was so shocked at the sight that I have not dared to use that lift again.131 words
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Article72 1972-05-15 8 JURONG WORKER - JURONG WORKER I am a resident of Toa Payoh, Lorong 7, and working at Jurong Industrial Site. At present, the only buses connecting Toa Payoh to Jurong are 154 and 157 which are packed during peak hours. Most often I have to stand throughout the journey. The72 words
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Article37 1972-05-15 8 MOHD. ELLAS IBRAHIM - MOHD. ELLAS IBRAHIM I refer to Talking Point (NN, May 2). I agree with Ah Fook that the best reward .the government can give the workers is to abolish the Employment Act.37 words
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Article82 1972-05-15 8 D.S. SAMUEL - D.S. SAMUEL Head, Education Dept. Ministry of Defence, Singapore, It. I refer to the letter by Doubtful (NN, April 14). I wish to inform the writer that anyone, who has not been called up for full-time National Service within one year from the date of his availability, would82 words
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Article91 1972-05-15 8 I am a student at a local commercial school, taking accounts. I have learned from my teacher that the students In my class have to sit for the LCC Intermediate Examination in Sept.-Oct. But we know the London Chamber of Commerce does not conduct such examinations then.91 words
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Article62 1972-05-15 8 MOHAMED SULAIMAN - MOHAMED SULAIMAN I would like to draw the attention of the authorities to the pedestrian pavement along Rumah Tinggi Circus. The pavement is not only covered with mud and rubbish but is often greasy and wet. In fact, water leaks in from somewhere. This water flows down62 words
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Advertisement74 1972-05-15 8 Write to The Editor, New Nation, Locked Bag 15, GPO, Singapore, 1. i^ 1 1 Cr "&1Z o Vr-V £"*V t« (t#» V#i) GiwlW 8 \*y fe» 9k V JfcL^Sf J r v 01 c; tettJ An rrvrtation to step on the luxury of our pride Tai Ping Carpets is74 words
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Miscellaneous82 1972-05-15 8 \W VA i aßßii i s Hi I \vS 1 S ps w/,. I .1 1 ,*i m M W. i\g> 11 m. m,z m. a m V v m W Wm v\ re n m. v/' MM w. m n m tumor THE ft It Ml wfc\sm wgmql? J82 words
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BANK of AMERICA
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Article, Illustration947 1972-05-15 9 The Bank of America's Regional Vice President, based in Singapore, Mr. Edward de Jong, is no newcomer to local banking circles. Mr. de Jong acted as Manager of the Bank's Raffles Place Branch in 1957, and in 1969, assumed his present post of regional947 words
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Article, Illustration498 1972-05-15 9 The Bank of America's new Shaw Centre Branch is headed by its Manager, Mr. R.L. Houser, who has more than 22 years of banking experience. Banking has been his first serious career since Mr. Houser joined the Bank of America in 1 California in 1949.498 words
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Article351 1972-05-15 9 ...SO BANK MOVES A FEW HUNDRED YARDS After a spell of seven years as one of the most popular banks serving business and tourists In the busy Orchard Road area, the Bank of America, Orchard Road Branch, Is now at the elegantly-designed 25storey Shaw Centre which351 words
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Article, Illustration798 1972-05-15 10 The Bank of America's Shaw Centre Branch first commenced operations in 1965 at its former premises In Orchard Road with just a teller and one officer. Today, the bank has a staff of 67 Including two expatriate officers, a Bank of America Card Representative and 10798 words
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Article, Illustration282 1972-05-15 10 Meet Miss Jenny Soh perhaps the most familiar figure at the Bank of America's new Shaw Centre Branch who has given service with a smile from behind the counters at the former Orchard Road Branch for more than seven years now. Miss Soh was one of282 words
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Article, Illustration439 1972-05-15 10 Top responsibilities for the international banking activities of the Bank of America were placed with Mr. Constant M. van Vlierden upon his election as executive vice president in September of 1969. As head of the International Division he heads the banking and financial439 words
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Article, Illustration351 1972-05-15 10 As senior vice president in charge of Bank of America's Asia Division, Mr. Louis J. Mulkern has responsibility for the bank's activities in the area extending from Afghanistan to New Zealand and from Japan to Indonesia. Mr. Mulkern has been engaged In international banking since joining the351 words
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Article, Illustration1812 1972-05-15 11 The story of Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association begins on the morning of October 17, 1904, when a small neighbourhood bank opened for business in a remodelled tavern at the intersection of Washington Street and Columbus Avenue1,812 words
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Article, Illustration234 1972-05-15 11 A.W. Clausen (left) is the president and chief executive officer of Bank-America Corporation and Bank of America N.T. S.A., its wholly owned subsidiary. Mr. Clausen lias been associated with the Bank of America for 22 years, having held positions of Increasing responsibility in234 words
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Article, Illustration512 1972-05-15 12 The Bank of America first made the Singapore scene in 1955 by l setting up an office at Raffles Place. Prior to the Raffles Place office, temporary quarters had been established in the Nunes Building in Malacca Street by the first Manager,512 words
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Article, Illustration199 1972-05-15 12 The Bank of America's four branches in Singapore Raffles Place, Boat Quay, Shaw Centre and Jurong all have their own recreational club known as the Bank of America Club. The Bank of America Club at the Shaw Centre Branch has a 12-member committee,199 words
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Advertisement96 1972-05-15 9 PAGE SUPPLEMENT OUR MAN ISONANEW SPOTm The Orchard Road area has been developed at a tremendous rate and we at the Bank of America's Orchard Road Branch are keeping pace. We have moved to a better, new location in the Shaw Centre. We now offer you these added services: More96 words
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Advertisement117 1972-05-15 10 ii )ik 4^5? y N JM > V,, :::;v>;ss ?s 1 'S %•< t-%. I*''/- £>:. -m.>< eT-f%. *>* i It'- < X <■ .v. > r t v >' > v y <&\ «g $gggfe^»i &o*f* ;>' I, 9 vv A "Ax tZ %lil J| 'M P 'S:.\~/° m117 words
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Advertisement64 1972-05-15 11 Congratulations to The Bank of America on the opening of their Orchard Road branch at Shaw Centre, Singapore. Singer is proud to be associated with "The Man on The Spot" See Singer's complete range of sewing machines, refrigerators and television sets at Singer Centres. I S '*C m Jt— v64 words
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Advertisement105 1972-05-15 12 i t l Congratulations I and I Best Wishes to BANK OF AMERICA 1 on the occasion of the official opening of their 1 5 y 6 Shaw Centre Branch i from DOBB CO. LTD. t < Suppliers Installers of NYLEX POLYURETHENE FURNITURE FABRIC NYLEX VINYL WALL COVERING HEUGA CARPET105 words
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DIALOGUE WITH THE SPIRITS
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Article, Illustration4668 1972-05-15 13 Tan Chung Lee - First of a four-part series by Tan Chung Le There is a growing belief in black magic and numerous cults despite the modern-day progress of knowledge by 1 Tan Chung Lee people from all walks of life often consult him. From the housewife to the leading lawyer who4,668 words
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Article, Illustration1387 1972-05-15 14 Violet Oon - EDUCATION 3y Violet Oon The Singapore Youth Festival, now in the midst of its seventh season, has become part and parcel of the pattern of school life in Singapore. Its broad base, embracing all forms of extra-curricu-lar activity, has penetrated nearly all schools1,387 words
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Article, Illustration590 1972-05-15 14 Pang Guek Cheng interviews six Secondary Four students from Upper Thomson Secondary School. Tan Siak Teck, 15: Students should be given a chance to voice their opinions, which should be taken Into consideration, because any decisions made on the590 words
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Advertisement119 1972-05-15 14 jEinci nEIESSITIES Exclusively for yoii from West Germany: Simulated Attache Case with two combination locks andxAmpartments for files and documents. No keystfe<|Crfte<J. Available in dark g|||w brown and light tail. Priced at $165.00 Simulated Train Case. Special features include inside zip pocket, bottle holders for cosmetics and a mirror. Can119 words
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Advertisement276 1972-05-15 14 International Training Centre NEW COURSES STARTING SHORTLY Japanese (Beginners) 22nd May German (Beginners) 23rd May Book-keeping (Elementary) 2nd June Book-keeping (Intermediate) 2nd June Shorthand Theory 2nd June Private Secretarial (Full time)- 3rd July Totophorw, cai or writ* for dcUits. INIHMiW TMIIHB (MM ®M| El SUPREME HOUSE (6th. FLOOR XPENANG ROAD.276 words
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397 1972-05-15 15 FRANCES DOWSETT - FRANCES DOWSETT The airline ticket is in the bag, warmer clothes for a cooler climate have been packed, and the perspiration of Singapore can dry up for a few weeks. Pages of magazine articles on how to pack and what to pack have397 words
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Article, Illustration411 1972-05-15 15 Dear Eos, I am 18 and have a boyfriend who is 19. We have learned a lot about each other since we met six months ago. We have no intention of going steady since we are both young and not yet established in411 words
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Article199 1972-05-15 15 Dear Ros, I am very upset about my ears and I very much want to do something about them. Since birth my ears have stuck out so much so that many friends and colleagues and even people I don't know, tease and insult me and call me "elephant199 words
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Article319 1972-05-15 15 Dear Ros, My boy tells me that before knowing me he had an affair with another girl for whom he has no love at all now but they are still in contact sometimes. Although he assures me that she is nothing but a friend I have no319 words
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Article64 1972-05-15 15 Dear Ros, Is it possible for six postcard size photographs In black and white to cost $6? Curious. Dear Curious, The usual charge for printing a black and white post-card size enlargement is 25 cents. Tou also have to pay for developing the film. And, if you are64 words
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Article253 1972-05-15 15 Dear Ros, One day I met a beautiful girl who looked at me lovingly as she walked by. I also looked at her. The next day I met her again and the same thing happened. Can you please tell me what caused her to look at253 words
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Article166 1972-05-15 15 Dear Ros, A few weeks ago owing to many reasons I wrote a break-off letter to my boyfriend. The main reason is my parent's strong objection to the friendship. I have been lqpging to re- ceive his reply to see what his response would be. However,166 words
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Article, Illustration189 1972-05-15 15 Everyone is going to sea these days at least that's the direction that fashion is currently taking. And getting a wardrobe that's suited to the sea Is relatively simple. The primary colour is navy blue, teamed with white or red. Sometimes you can setPhotographed by STEVEN LEE - 189 words
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Article179 1972-05-15 15 Vienna, Monday Since beauty surgery has been taken out of the hands of private surgeons and nationalised in Czechoslovavia, Prague has become a kind of paradise for all those seeking difficult cosmetic operations and unable to pay the prices demanded by private specialists in Vienna,179 words
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Advertisement125 1972-05-15 15 L*,D* i»IU. HOTtL T£t-3t2iH >x It S, m m 1 s IV X--6. An alpine lodge tucked away in the midst of a charming wooded estate' the LADYHILL HOTEL basks in the pppularlty of its'LE CHALET' Swiss restaurant which specialises in authentic Swiss dishes LE CHALETS new menu has all125 words
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Advertisement179 1972-05-15 15 Remember how your blood rushed quickly through your veins? How you became dizzy with emotion? But did you know that all strong emotions can affect the heart? When you're older, especially in the man, strange stirrings of the heart may easily mean trouble. In middle age the arteries around the179 words
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Article, Illustration988 1972-05-15 16 JIM WATKINS - Biggest bargain of the year Airline comfort in a car MOTORING WITH JIM WATKINS It is an accepted fact in motoring circles, that in terms or automobile a dollar, there is nothing in the same bracket as the cars produced in Detroit. Even the American compacts, which988 words
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692 1972-05-15 16 FINANCIAL GAME BY CHARTEXUS. MONEY 1 It is a common fallacy to assume that the impositions of margins will contain speculation and regulate a stock market better. A look at the history of the New York stock market will suggest that692 words
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Advertisement580 1972-05-15 16 CONGRATULATIONS TO BANK OF AMERICA ON THE OCCASION OF THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF THEIR BRANCH AT ORCHARD ROAD, SINGAPORE. new Alfa Romeo2ooo. The 'one end only' ell-elloy twin overheed cem engine. Now uprated to 1962 cc giving 150 BHP, which many larger capacity cars are unable to produce. The five-forward580 words
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Advertisement1631 1972-05-15 17 CLASSIFIEDS PHONE *****8 200 A .WORD DIST. 5 (NEAR JAPANESE SCHOOL) top floor flat, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Furnished $550/- Unfurnished $425. Ring *****0 Singapore. Al RCON DITION ED ROOM, bathroom attached telephone, T.V., kitchen and carpark. Newton Road. Bachelors preferred. Ring S'pore *****1. FURNISHED DETACHED 2-storey bungalow 3 airconditioned1,631 words
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Advertisement519 1972-05-15 17 POSITION OPEN to represent owner in a Botique Jewellery Shop in a large hotel. Must be a pleosont ond an attractive woman ond have some knowledge in management of business ond have the proper approoch to the tourist trade. Salary open will shore in profit sharing. Please state qualifications ond519 words
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Advertisement652 1972-05-15 17 CHINESE Y.M.C.A. aire on. cooch tour: Kola Tlnggi 21.5.72 $8/Cameron Highlands 26.5.72 $45. West Malaysia 4.6.72 $135. Bangkok/Chiengmai (15 days) 4.6.72 $340. Tel: *****1 S'pore NAM-HO TRAVEL SERVICE Limited. Tour Malaya Sever Days Ssllo/-, air-conditioned Bus Ssl3s/- Departure every Sunday, Monday, QJHighlands—-Four Days Ss7o/-, Departure every Wednesday, C/Highlands 2 days652 words
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Advertisement378 1972-05-15 17 international"* charter FLIGHTS CENTRE Trip to Lomdom or Inmih by diirtw? Look to m for tfco lowest boryoin price. SINGAPORE TO LONDON, BRUSSELS, OSTANOE, AMERICA CANADA RETURN). WE OFFER DC 8 BOEING 707. 70. THE ARCADE, 3RD. FLOOR, RAFFLES PLACE. TEL: *****/*****. ATLAS TRAVEL TOURS: Soovie* Hotel, Amber Close. Charter378 words
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Advertisement287 1972-05-15 17 KOMALA VILAS RSTNT. "WE CATER AT ALL OCCASIONS" SPECIALISED IN ALL INDIAN VEGETARIAN FOODS, SWEETS CAKES OPEN DAILY: som—lopm ALL WELCOME 76 Serongoon Rood (8) *****6 SRI MANGALAMBIKA LUNCH home VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK FROM 5.30 A.M.—9.15 P.M. WE ALSO UNDERTAKE HOUSE PARTIES. 44, SERANGOON ROAD. AT287 words
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Advertisement348 1972-05-15 17 i FREE GIFTS FREE TRIPS For more information RING ***** lOWIIT FAR! TO LONDON TIMES A WIIK Hongkong I Macau I Hanskok Days $860 Every Saturday A Daily. Taiwan I Hongkong I Matau l Thailand 12/14 Days $1110 $1190 416. 56, 6 6 10(6. 23/7. 26 8. 2319. 3/10. Taiwan348 words
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Article, Illustration1278 1972-05-15 18 SONNY YAP - By SONNY YAP Jan Lee, 16, will start firm favourite in the "B" division sprint events in both the City District and Schools National Athletic Championships, judging from his performances at Raffles Institution's annual meet on Saturday. This fleet-footed youngster breasted the tape ahead of his1,278 words
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Article, Illustration675 1972-05-15 18 Desmond Oon - passing ShOtS Desmond Oon The Chua Cup InterState competition which was inaugurated in 1953, has become very much a part of the Sing ap ore -Malaysia tennis scene. Last week Selangor retained the Chua Choon Leong Cup when they edged Penang 3-2 in the final round675 words
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Article163 1972-05-15 18 Monte Carlo, Monday. Frenchman Jean Pierre Beltoise drove to his first ever world championship victory in pouring rain at the Monaco formula one grand prix here yesterday. The 35-year-old Parisian took a storming start to shoot from the second lane of the grid into the lead,163 words
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Article, Illustration988 1972-05-15 18 LEE CHIU SAN - MOTOR CYCLING WITH LEE CHIU SAN Motorists often wonder what they are up against when the men of the Mobile Squad come thundering after them or their high powered machines. This week we will introduce you to the most familiar of the Mobile Squad's machines, their white988 words
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759 1972-05-15 18 A record breaking fever swept St. Joseph Institution's 64th annual sports meet at Parrer Park when 13 new times and distance were rewritten. Most outstanding "A" division performance was by Koh Swee Wan who clocked a scorching 11. 3 sees for the 100 m759 words
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Advertisement132 1972-05-15 18 NEW NATION safety cutest This week's New Nation-BP safe driving award goes to two MID motor cyclists who, by far, have shown the best example of road safety and courtesy yet seen by our spotters. As there was no award made last week each rider will receive a $10 BP132 words
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Miscellaneous102 1972-05-15 18 DR. KILDARE TONY MORGAN HAS ADMITTED TO PR. KILQARE THAT HE HAS JUST SMOKEP MARIJUANA... L00K...1 WAS POWN SO FAR. I COULPN'T SEE UP. BUT DON'T WORRY, P0C...1 AAA MOT ON MY WAY TO SET RE-HOOKED. r 3 ■Li»- m iifc by Ken Bald il 0.K., I DO. NOW TELL102 words
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Article, Illustration352 1972-05-15 19 Follow the horses marked with a Zanzibar led into the straight, with Hang Jebat moving up on the rails. Kilat made up ground from the rear. Closing the gap steadily, Hang Jebat got up to snatch a head win from Zanzibar. Kilat finished third. Phalz closed352 words
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Article, Illustration748 1972-05-15 19 By Scrutineer The Ivan Allantrained Jumbo Jet put in a fantastic performance at Buklt Tim ah yesterday when he rocketed home with the top weight of 9.13 to win the Singapore Derby over 12f, after trailing the field early. Jumbo Jet, ridden by Johnny Wilson,748 words
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Article385 1972-05-15 19 London, Monday.—Derby shire captain lan Buxton turned in the bowling per formance of the day in the John Player league by taking five Leicestershire wickets for 19 runs. Only England captain Ray Illingworth put up any resistance before being beaten on 39 by Buxton's right aTm medium385 words
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Article195 1972-05-15 19 Melbourne VFI: Essendon 1815 (123) beat St. Kilda 10-22 (82); Carlton 10-15 (75) beat Melbourne 5-8 (38); Richmond 17-19 (121) beat North 13-16 (94); Hawthorn 13-14 (92) beat South 9-20 (74); Collingwood 15-10 (100) beat Fitxroy 10-15 (75); Footscray 15-16 (111) beat Geelong 15-18 (108). Adelaide Sturt195 words
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Article164 1972-05-15 19 New York, Monday Willie Mays, greeted by a standing ovation in his first game appearance as a Met, repaid the tribute by hitting a game-winning homar in the fifth innings yesterday to lead New York Mets to a 5-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants. The 41-year-old164 words
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Article164 1972-05-15 19 Fort Worth, Monday.— Californian Jerry Heard rolled in a 25-foot birdie putt on the final hole yesterday to win the U*****,000 $125,000 Colonial national invitational golf tournament by two shots from Texan Fred Marti. Heard and Marti were on level terms as they approached the 18th green164 words
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165 1972-05-15 19 Dallas, Monday. Rub-ber-legged Ken Rosewall, using a swift backhand and taking advantage of the faulty serving of Rod Laver, successfully defended his World Championship of Tennis (WCT) crown yesterday winning the world's richest tennis tournament 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-7, 7-6. Rosewall won the final two165 words
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Article90 1972-05-15 19 Milan, Monday Italy's soccer players were pelted with tomatoes when they arrived here yesterday from Brussels where they lost 1-2 to Belgium last night. The defeat put Italy out of the European championship and there was an angry crowd to meet them when they returned home. About 20090 words
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Article38 1972-05-15 19 Madrid, Monday Spanish J *rt division soccer chib Real Madrid trounced Seville 4-1 yesterday to win the S Danish league championship and onalify for next season's Enrooean Cup competition (or the first time In two years.38 words
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Miscellaneous279 1972-05-15 19 NEW NATION CROSSWORD 9 TV term. 10 Poller of forty thieves. 11 Loose. 12 —code. 13 Siesta sound. 21 Yum-Yum and friends. 22 Professorship. 26 Prudence. 27 Where Essen Is. 28 Monte Crlsto's weapon. 29 Purpose. 31 Rulers: Abbr. 33 Graf—. 35 A 20th century republic. 36 Produces clear profit.279 words
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388 1972-05-15 20 Health food which was started as a fad by fitness fanatics and vitamin eccentrics has become a booming $600 million a year industry in the United States. More than 2600 health foor shops are now selling such off-beat products as mung388 words
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Article55 1972-05-15 20 AH FOOK: I don't know if I like the prospect of sharing my outdoor space with my neighbours under this common compound move. I like my bit of seclusion, you know. MEI LIN: I think your neighbours probably prefer a little bit of seclusion from you too. Still55 words
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Article, Illustration61 1972-05-15 20 It wouldn't be fair to call Maria Salleh a clock-watcher, though she does keep a close eye on the time. Her hobby is collecting watches, all shapestand sizes. Maria, 21, a secretary from Jakarta, popped into Singapore recently for a brief visit and immediately caught our cameraman'sPicture by Michael Kwan - 61 words
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302 1972-05-15 20 Reuter Despite the muchpublicised political activism of Japanese youth, many of them oppose a lowering of the minumum voting age. A nationwide survey showed opposition on the grounds that It was beyond the ability of young people to pass judgment on politicalReuter - 302 words
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Article107 1972-05-15 20 Today is Monday, May 15, the 136&1 day of 1972 with the 230 to follow. THE MOON: Between its new phase and first quarter. THE MORNING STARS: Mercury and Jupiter. THE EVENING STARS: Venus, Mars and Saturn. Those born on this day are under the sign of Taurus. American107 words
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Advertisement102 1972-05-15 20 m fm Your table is your kitchen Real Japanese Teppan-Yaki Steak wu<s: /i Tradition and Arts IX Tempura. Sushi Lunch and Dinner Private Room for 3 to 30 persons VIP Room for up to 12 persons Your ideal entertainment spot!! And it looks fantastic. i BCH&LOMB GLASS gji\ the innovator102 words
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Miscellaneous416 1972-05-15 20 5 Singapore 3.00 Opening and Where the Heart Is 3.20 Children's Corner (T—Rpt) 3.50 A Diary of Events in Singapore this Week (T) 3.55 It's Happening in Singapore (T—Rpt) 4.10 Days of Our Lives 4.55 Close 6.05 Opening and Help, It's a Hair Bear Bunch 6.30 News in Brief 635416 words
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Miscellaneous465 1972-05-15 20 Trust your lucky star IP IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are a highly emotional person who Is Inclined to be extremely demanding of others and just as exacting when It comes to yourself. Your ability to work long, hard hours—and to continue to do so day after day, week465 words
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Miscellaneous51 1972-05-15 20 FM STEREO 6.00 Opening and Prog. Summary 6.05 Bunaet Serenade 6.30 Neva 6.40 Public Service Anncts. 6.45 Share Market Report 7.00 Composer of the Week 8.00 News 8.10 Public Service Anncts. 8.15 Many Voices, Many Songs 8.30 Chamber Music 9.30 Malay Pope by RTS 10.00 Prom Stage and Screen 11.0051 words
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