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Title Section15 1972-06-26 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Monday evening, June 26, 1972 No. 441 Price 15 cents NEW NATION15 words
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Article329 1972-06-26 1 Tanker aground off Singapore The Government early today declared almost the entire waterfront an "Operation Red Area" when a Shell 200,000-ton tanker ran aground on the western end of Pulau Bukom. This is the first time that the Government has ordered a massive operation which329 words
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Article65 1972-06-26 1 New York, Monday.—A three-judge Federal panel in Philadelphia will hear arguments today in a suit challenging the constitutionality of the Vietnam war. Judges from the United States Third Circuit Court of Appeals and the U. S. District Court here will consider the suit filed last65 words
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Article146 1972-06-26 1 Mr. John Connally, President Nixon's special envoy, this morning called on Mr. Hon Sul Sen, the Finance Minister. Earlier, he paid a courtesy call on President and Mrs. Sheares. Mr. Connally, who is in Singapore for a four-day visit with a nine-man delegation, is making146 words
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Article, Illustration243 1972-06-26 1 Police surround house Police this morning detained a man suspected of being a member of an armed robbery gang when they raided a house in Hindoo Road. This followed a tip-off received by the police that three armed robbers were hiding in the house.Picture by Ali Yusoff - 243 words
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787 1972-06-26 1 Trading declines on stock exchange The Stock exchange of Malaysia and Singapore suspended dealings in sterling tin and rubber shares until further notice from 10 a.m. today. The share market in Singapore followed the trend in world markets and declined this morning. The deputy general787 words
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Article133 1972-06-26 1 Brain tumour boy Lim Chee Ping and his parents received the good news this morning they were told by his doctor that an operation in Australia had not been necessary because of his improved condition. It had been an anxious wait since Chee Ping's unexpected133 words
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Article53 1972-06-26 1 Fire this morning partly destroyed a ship still under construction in Tanjong Rhu. A fire tender put out the first in half an hour. The ship, about 80 ft. long, is being built at the Singapore Slipway and Engineering Co. Ltd. The cause of the fire53 words
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Article87 1972-06-26 1 Montreal, Monday. A man believed to be a onetime security officer walked Into a delicatessen early yesterday, ordered four employees Into a walk In freezer, shot them to death, and then covered their bodies with produce. He also wounded a guard. Montreal police said they87 words
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Article11 1972-06-26 1 Police reported 58 traffic accidents yesterday. Seven were serious.11 words
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Article45 1972-06-26 1 Sydney, Monday.—A 71 year old woman was killed and five other passengers were injured when a light aircraft crashed here yesterday. The aircraft crashed in the front garden of a house after attempting an emergency landing at a nearby golf course.45 words
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Article221 1972-06-26 1 Washington, Monday. President Nixon was back In the White House today prepared for a busy week that will see him announce a new troop withdrawal from Vietnam. Mr. Nixon spent the weekend at nearby Camp David, flying back to the White House by helicopter yesterday evening221 words
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Advertisement71 1972-06-26 1 inSIDE TODBV PACE 6: Monday Focus: The IndoPakistan summit. PACE 7: French N-test will go on. PACE 8: Why the boss of General Motors earned 6000 times more than me PACE 9: A guide to a working man's fight tor survival. PACE 10: Should the voting age be lowered? PACE71 words
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Miscellaneous16 1972-06-26 1 Forecast The weather report for today between 1 to 6 p.m.: No rain. See page 216 words
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Article, Illustration136 1972-06-26 2 The lightning reflexes of lorry driver Mr. New Liang Seng saved him from being crushed to death when this fully-loaded 20-ton concrete mixer overturned at the MacPherson Estate yesterday. Except for slight shock, he escaped without a scratch. He jumped out of the 10 wheeled vehicle Just136 words
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Article108 1972-06-26 2 The YWCA of Singapore has expanded its activities and programmes which will include the setting up of a section to cater for the Chinese-educated. This was disclosed in the annual report of the association which was presented at its general meeting last night. Mrs.108 words
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185 1972-06-26 2 Cancer of the stomach, bronchus and lung and liver were the major causes of death last year, claiming 1,688 lives. Heart disease was the second major cause of death (1581 dead), followed by cerebrovascular disease which killed 1105, according to the yearbook of statistics185 words
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Article50 1972-06-26 2 San Francisco, Monday.— A nude man was killed and his partially dressed girl companion injured when their car went out of control on a highway in Livermore, near here yesterday. The girl, who suffered head Injuries, said they had removed their clothing because of the heat.50 words
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Article373 1972-06-26 2 18 sacked from the civil service Indebtedness and corruption were the two major disciplinary offences committed by civil servants last year. A total of 186 cases of indebtedness was reported to the Public Service Commission of which 120 were new cases while the remaining 66 were373 words
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Article, Illustration171 1972-06-26 2 Meet Susie Cleek (above left) and Dorothy Weidknecht, both of whom at 16, though soft-spoken can certainly sing sweetly and loudly enough to make their presence felt. So resounding are their vocal chords that they have earned their first trip abroad. Both of them love travelling171 words
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Article33 1972-06-26 2 Rome, Monday. Italy's new Centre Government, excluding the socialists from power for the first time in 10 years, is expected to be formed and sworn In today, informed political sources said.33 words
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365 1972-06-26 2 Sociologists have a vital role to play in a rapidly Industrialising society, according to a visiting Australian sociologist. Professor John Western of the Department of Anthropology and Sociology at Queensland University, said the sociologist could help provide fairly accurate knowledge about the demands and365 words
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172 1972-06-26 2 Production workers and labourers topped last year's employment list as the sector with the greatest number of people, and showing the biggest increase from 1970. Altogether, 487,464 people were employed in 1971, showing an Increase of 43,679 workers from the previous172 words
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185 1972-06-26 2 The 20,000-ton Oceanic Queen is still lying submerged off Clifford Pier unclaimed by its owners 19 days after it sank. A salvage company is on tne standby in case the vessel, which still contains in its engine room, springs another leak. On June185 words
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Article33 1972-06-26 2 Pages Andre, a hS Orator d£J "52K here for a flveconduct spefor tech Trust Motor Co. for to* Chrysler range of cars. He is currently on a tries Paciflc coun_33 words
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Article71 1972-06-26 2 Stuttgart, Monday. a policeman shot dead a 34-year-old former member of the British consulate staff yesterday during a search of apartments suspected of having provided refuge for the "baader-melnhof" group of anarchists. Neighbours of the dead man said the victim was lain Macleod, a Scotsman. He died71 words
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Article22 1972-06-26 2 New York, Monday—A 25-year-old man was attacked and killed by bi bear In the Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, last night.22 words
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Advertisement72 1972-06-26 2 An alpine lodge tucked away in the midst of a charming wooded estate' the LADYHILL HOTEL basks in the pppularity of Its LE CHALET' Swiss restaurant which specialises in authentic Swiss dishes LE CHALETS new menu has all your old favourites Dlus a few excellent dishes designed to delight the72 words
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Miscellaneous482 1972-06-26 2 Today's winning number *****9 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 identity card482 words
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Miscellaneous50 1972-06-26 2 weather Temperatures cities yesterday: Jakarta Kuala Lumpur Bangkok Hong Kong Naha Singapore's weather for the 24 hours to 8 a.m. today: Max. temp. 30.0 C. Min. temp. 23.9 C. Total rainfall for the month to date 61.4 mm. Total raindays for the month to date 10. Hours of sunshine 2.80.50 words
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Article, Illustration227 1972-06-26 3 "Oh, you disappointed me." This is what Cheong Ming Ming, two, (above), must be thinking as he stares somewhat despondently at the mata-puteh (white-eye). The songbird which belongs to his uncle, Mr. Cheong Yew Kee was unplaced in the annual birdsinging competition organ- ised by the227 words
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Article174 1972-06-26 3 AA's appeal for road signs The Automobile Association of Singapore today appealed to traffic authorities to put up warning signs on the approach roads to flood-prone areas. The signs, the association feels, will enable motorists to know in advance which roads to avoid when there is174 words
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Article, Illustration153 1972-06-26 3 Tiny tots though they may be, both Una Lee (with crown) and Tng Teng Leng are already basking in the sunshine of success. They were crowned champions in their age-group tsix to 12 and 12 to 18 months) baby contest at the Mountbatten Community153 words
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Article32 1972-06-26 3 New York, Monday. An army helicopter making an aerial survey of flood-strl-cken western New York state crashed yesterday, killing all three occupants. Witnesses said the chopper hit a power line.32 words
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Article32 1972-06-26 3 Dacca, Monday. India and Bangladesh have agreed that smugglers should be shot when caught along the borders of the two countries. Home Minister, Mr. Abdul Mannan, said yesterday.32 words
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262 1972-06-26 3 An American industrial safety expert will be here in October to help local factories set ui> safety committees. He is Mr. Donald Vaughn who will De coming through the auspices of the International Exe c u t lve Service Corps. During his262 words
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Article76 1972-06-26 3 Washington, Monday Senators Hubert Humphrey and Edmund Muskie conceded yesterday that their election rival George McGovern is very close to winning the Democratic Party presidential nomination and they urged him to unite the party. They called on the leftleaning Senator McGovern, now tipped to win the76 words
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Article, Illustration565 1972-06-26 4 FIRST-TIMER SHIRLEY PLATS IT COOL UNTIL THE COMPERE PAYS HIS COMPLIMENT MRS. SHIRLEY COOMBER was simply a bundle of nerves as she prepared to take to the catwalk for the first time in her life. With almost 100 pairs of keen female eyes (I saw only one man in the565 words
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Advertisement121 1972-06-26 4 r > A V* I ■f t n f > /&SVrT €L<; Plinth •<s> ■JM tr S> V p* m i* w UP u U \j -<*4? 'J 'I,: tf. frj' S3 i« VI A «>* The all new sounds of young Hawaii Too t'Xt- 1 tint.; neat i>f -j•"v»121 words
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Article, Illustration146 1972-06-26 5 Some 96 members of "The Nagivators," a Christian organisation, gave a facelift to the Presbyterian Boys' School at Koon Seng Road as part of a two-week training programme. The youths, most of them students from the university and the Polytechnic, national servicemen and career146 words
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Article49 1972-06-26 5 Washington, Monday Governor George Wallace's doctors reported new signs of movement in his legs and things yesterday raising hopes that he may walk again. Mr. Wallance has been paralysed from the waist down since he was shot by a gunman in Maryland on May 15.49 words
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Article28 1972-06-26 5 The Chinese YMCA will conduct a karate course for beginners from July 4 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Further details are available from the Physical Education Department.28 words
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251 1972-06-26 5 Students at the University of Singapore were generally apathetic about society's problems and injustices, according to Mr. Ronald Lapp, a Rotary Foundation student from the United States now visiting Singapore. In an article in the lateest issue of a campus publication, he said the average251 words
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Article57 1972-06-26 5 A total of 28 Australian manufacturers of oil search equipment will participate in an exhibition at the Australian Trade Commissioner's showrooms from July 12 to 15. Some of the most sophisticated equipment available to the oil search industry will be on display at the show, said to be57 words
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Article58 1972-06-26 5 The Singapore Association for Retarded Children will hold a charity exhibition at its premises on July 9 at 9.30 a.m. The exhibition sponsored by Paolien Domestic Science Institution, will be opened by the First Lady, Mrs. B.H. Sheares. Tickets are available at the association in Margaret Drive58 words
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Article42 1972-06-26 5 The Kamponk Kebangan Constituency National Day Exposition Committee will hold a month-long trade exposition at the Gay World Park from July 22 to celebrate the Republic's seventh National Day. It is also in aid of the Kampong Eunos Community Centre.42 words
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Article37 1972-06-26 5 The University of Singapore's Department of Extramural Studies will start a 10-lecture course on elementary fortran and its applications on July 4. The lectures will be held weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Polytechinc campus.37 words
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Article617 1972-06-26 5 THE UOKE Of THE PRESS What other newspapers are saying: THE MOST PRESSING INTERNATIONAL PROBLEM: During these few days, some of the leading figures around the problem of the Vietnam war are making their appearance in the international political stage. This serves to show that the617 words
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Article56 1972-06-26 5 The University of Singapore's Department of Extramural Studies will hold a course on The Uniqueness of Man by Mr. P. Sandlford at the Chinese Studies Department's Lecture room on July 3 from 7.30 to 9 p.m. The fee for the entire course is $20 and it will56 words
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Article237 1972-06-26 5 MSA in joint venture MSA and Qantas have worked out a joint plan to bring Australian tourists for fortnightly holidays to Singapore and Malaysia from October. Local Qantas manager Mr. John Hill said the agreement between the two airlines covered a period of six237 words
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Article34 1972-06-26 5 The outgoing vice-chan-cellor of Nanyang University, Prof. Rayson Huang, will host a buffet dinner and variety concert for participants of the AsianUnited States Educators Conference, at the university library on July 2.34 words
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Article, Illustration197 1972-06-26 5 President Nixon's recent trip to China is likely to be a boon to Singapore's tourist industry, say two researchers attached to the World Travel Information Service of Fort Worth, Texas. Mr. Murray Poston (above) and his wife Nona, who arrived recently for a planned one-week197 words
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216 1972-06-26 5 Several Singapore architects have applied for the research award to produce a paper on condominiums. The award, worth more than $3000, is being offered by the Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA) in response to the Governments call for suggestions for the development216 words
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Article37 1972-06-26 5 The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. Inche Rahim Ishak. will be the guest of honour at the installation dinner of Lions Club (North) president. Mr. Bryan Nolte. at the Mandarin Hotel on July 8.37 words
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Advertisement279 1972-06-26 5 WONDERFUL COPENHAGEN See it first. It's part of the different Europe. Copenhagen. Wherever else you plan to go in Europe don't miss Copenhagen. It's the perfect start to a European holiday. A city of friendliness and fun. And the perfect centre for quick visits to other parts of Scandinavia the279 words
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Miscellaneous349 1972-06-26 5 ■■I i\ TiiTacijvrr Constable wins the first prize HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW SINGAPORE More than' 200 readers sent in entries to last Wednesday's quiz. The photograph showed the fountain in front of the Merlin Hotel in Beach Road. The first prize of $15 goes to Mr. Keval Singh, a349 words
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Article, Illustration949 1972-06-26 6 Singa Retnam - BUT STORY MAY HAVE A HAPPY ENDING By Singa Retnam The on-again, offagaln, and hopefully on-again Indo-Pakis-tan summit, coming as it does after 25 fractious years, is an exercise in summitry which could be as bold as it is complex. In spite of careful949 words
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Article658 1972-06-26 6 Throughout Asia this week, much attention will be focused on a meeting of not exactly like minds. The meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, is likely to be held at the picture postcard pretty foothills of the Himalayas. Simla's cool, crisp, air is a good natural setting for cordial togetherness.658 words
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561 1972-06-26 6 Pakir Singh - Bjr Pakir Singh The President of Pakistan, Mr. Ali Bhutto, is certainly not going to have any comfort from the fact that he will be dealing with a woman at the IndoPakistan summit. For the woman is Mrs. Indira Gandhi who, to561 words
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Article, Illustration324 1972-06-26 6 Bangladesh, though not represented at the Gandhi-Bhutto summit at Simla, will hover over the conference table like political protoplasm. Recognition of the new state by Pakistan is important to India for many reasons, not the least of them being that a PakistanBangladesh relationship could324 words
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Advertisement139 1972-06-26 6 2 a Beautiful 'Esma' plastic flower pots from West Germany. Exquisitely carved in Ivory White or wood finish. Available in several sizes from 20 cm. to 36 cm. diameter. Prices from $14.00 to $53.00 each OS TSIe Tm Dalia Tubers @95 4 each.Gladioli Bulbs @40 4 each A wide variety139 words
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378 1972-06-26 7 Major diplomatic moves on Cairo, Monday Egypt has launched a diplomatic offensive with some of the worlds major powers to end the Israeli attacks against South Lebanon, Foreign Minister Mr. Murad Ghaleb said yesterday. Egypt also held consultations with all Arab capitals, with the378 words
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Article306 1972-06-26 7 Reuter Paris, Monday France will go ahead with its nuclear tests in the Pacific despite pressure from nations in the area to call them off, a Defence Ministry spokesman said yesterday. The spokesman said there was no change in plans to hold the series ofReuter - 306 words
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Article158 1972-06-26 7 Reuter Karachi, Monday President Bhutto said last night he was trying to arrange a meeting with Bangladesh leader, Sheikh Mujlbur Rahman, and hoped it would be held towards tne middle or end of next month. I am prepared to go to Dacca to meetReuter - 158 words
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Article54 1972-06-26 7 Dacca, Monday.—investigations into alleged war crimes by Pakistani troops and civilians in Bangladesh last year are proceeding slowly and the start of any trial is likely to be delayed for some Lime. Sources close to the investigation said evidence was being collected but no date had been54 words
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Article202 1972-06-26 7 Peking, Monday. The Chinese Premier, Mr. Chou En Lai, last night acclaimed a proposal that the Indian Ocean be declared a neutral zone. Speaking at a banquet in honour of the visiting Sri Lanka Premier, Mrs. Sirivamo Bandaranaike, Mr. Chou said: "We support the proposal of202 words
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498 1972-06-26 7 Saigon, Monday.—US AirForce Phantom jets have wiped out North Vietnam's entire steel-producing capacity, dropping electronical-ly-guided 2,000 lb. (900 kg) bombs through the roof of the Thai Nguyen foundry 30 miles (50 kms) north of Hanoi, a US Air Force spokesman said here. Apart from498 words
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Article233 1972-06-26 7 United Press International Canberra, Monday. Labour Member of Parliament, Mr. William Morrison, said yesterday this week's conference of SouthEast Asian Treaty Organisation (SEATO) Foreign Ministers in Canberra would be the last such meeting. Mr. Morrison, an Opposition expert on foreign affairs and deputy chairmanUnited Press International - 233 words
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Article167 1972-06-26 7 Reuter London, Monday. For the young and handsome lifeguards on the sands of Bournemouth Beach, life is one long struggle against temptation. A friendly glance at a bikini-clad girl could leave them out of a job. "It's an almost impossible task," fumed 21-year old PaulReuter - 167 words
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Article60 1972-06-26 7 Belfast, Monday.—British troops claimed hits on 10 Irish gunmen vesterday in fierce battles that marked the approach to today's truce deadline. Hundreds of shots poured out towards the troops from nearby apartments, from street corners and from passing cars. The soldiers fired back. They were unable to say60 words
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Article33 1972-06-26 7 London, Monday. British European Airways (BEA) one of Britain's two state-owned airlines, is expected to decide soon to buy six American Lockheed Tristar airbuses, the Times newspaper said today.33 words
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Article, Illustration69 1972-06-26 7 Receding flood waters yesterday left this train derailed on a bridge in Richmond, Virginia. Elsewhere in the United States, hit by the worst floods in its history, the receding deluge left scores of cities and town In ruins, more than 100 people dead and hundreds of69 words
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Article47 1972-06-26 7 New Delhi, Monday. More than 70 people have died in flooding caused by monsoon rains in north east India and adjoining areas of Bangladesh during the past four davs. Thousands of sauare miles of low-lying land have been inundated and many crops damaged.47 words
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Article134 1972-06-26 7 New Delhi, Monday. The Anglo-French supersonic Concorde 002 has developed technical trouble and its scheduled demonstration trip to New Delhi from Bombay has been cancelled, a British High Commission spokesman said here last night. The spokesman said the High Commission was informed from Bombay by the134 words
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Advertisement259 1972-06-26 7 Visit our Ultra Modern new store at Supreme House If nothing else... We make more .iv, BRIDEGROOM SUITS than any other V in tniA/n I v^! K\a tailor in town k r c3 cV/>"H, .v xir j "•...•'Marriage is a special and important ixuMun Many .1 Jis (.crnint; bridegroom' has259 words
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412 1972-06-26 8 Mr. Denis Healey has got it in the neck for apparently setting off last week's scurry of sterling from Britain, but that censure only added a whimsically parochial touch to an issue whose roots lie elsewhere than at the parish pump. Mr.412 words
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Article149 1972-06-26 8 coaimis by ISPY Singapore's car washers have a sure-fire sales stunt. It works on almost everybody, and brings fantastic results in some cases. One of them offered a colleague his services at his Housing and Development Board home. He politely said "no thanks." A few days149 words
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Article, Illustration1351 1972-06-26 8 ALEX JOSEY - ALEX JOSEY Why should a staff journalist, or a government servant get say $1000 a month, and a qualified technician less? Who says that the work of a journalist makes a bigger contribution to the nation's1,351 words
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Letters
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Article173 1972-06-26 8 I work in a factory in Boon Keng Road. The welfare of my fellow operators and lead ladies is often neglected by the management. A great number of production operators are forced to work overtime up to 14 hours to meet schedules. Operators who live far173 words
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Article158 1972-06-26 8 I refer to Peaceful Resident's letter (NN, June 20). I had a similar experience wh6n I first moved in, more than six years ago, to my flat. I did not leave the nuisance unchecked. I' shouted at the children urging them not to play or make any158 words
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Article92 1972-06-26 8 D. WONG - D. WONG After making a first payment of $50 and another $10 as registration fee, 1 decided to withdraw from a chit fund group. As the regulations of the company state that I will have to pay a commission of 5 per cent of the capital sum92 words
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Article245 1972-06-26 8 I keep on wondering where our bus companies will end up with their rude, rough, uncouth and bullying conductors and inconsiderate drivers. It is high time they briefed their workers on courtesy and consideration. My complaint is that the drivers do not give us old ladies a245 words
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Article103 1972-06-26 8 I am a regular passenger of bus services No. 198 and 165, which run along Jurong Industrial Estate. I find that travelling in them is really a most frustrating, disappointing and risky experience. Not only do the buses run at irregular intervals, they -tend to be reluctant in103 words
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Advertisement34 1972-06-26 8 Write to The Editor, New Nation. Locked Bag 15, GPO, Singapore, 1. Ray-Ban f And it looks fantastic. *>Q 0 the innovator r in sunglass •un glasses k fashion. Available at aH hading opticians.34 words
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Article, Illustration2427 1972-06-26 9 or an urban man's guide for survival Keep fit —but go easy on those tough exercises If you irrtehveen 30 and 40, you are in the prime of life. So popular belief goes. But if you are one of those pot-bellied ones who slouch through2,427 words
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Article, Illustration845 1972-06-26 9 Betty L. Khoo - First of a four-part series by Betty L. Khoo INCHE SHA'ARI TADIN, Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Culture has become quite a health fanatic. At 39 and stockily built, he admits to being "slightly" overweight. ''But," he says, quoting from all845 words
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EDUCATION
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Article, Illustration467 1972-06-26 10 Violet Oon - Violet Oon Mathematics, I had always thought, was a high-faluting subject—sometimes applicable to daily life but usuaUy theoretical, academic and intellectual. It was no wonder that I steered as clear of the subject as possible. That was till I visited the467 words
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700 1972-06-26 10 Los Angeles Times A biophysicist at the University of California at Los Angeles has succeeded in conquering gravity in his laboratory. The conquest, accomplished by Dr. Alexander Kolin by combining the forces of electrical and magnetic fields, has made it possible toLos Angeles Times - 700 words
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511 1972-06-26 10 Violet Oon - By Violet Oon As well as upgrading efficiency in the administration and management of schools, the current Ministry of Education national seminar is also aimed at resolving the differences between school principals and ministry officials. Mr. Kwan Sal Keong, Permanent Secretary and Director of Education,511 words
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Article, Illustration717 1972-06-26 10 Douglas Chan gets the views of six Secondary Four students from St. Theresa's Convent. MERIAM ABDUL MANAF, 16: No, I consider the present voting age of 21 to be suitable. Putting up people in the Parliament is a task of national Importance, especially since the717 words
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Article, Illustration376 1972-06-26 11 Mary Lee - Trained designer picks sleepy town Presented by Mary Lee Johore Bahru has all the charms of a small town, with lots of wide spaces and a leisurely pace of life. But these characteristics would hardly appeal to those who have lived for a time in the throbbing city376 words
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Article141 1972-06-26 11 London, Monday How Is your love life? If you and your partner are both good looking..or for that matter both ugly your love life is probably booming. But if one is plain and one is handsome your love may be mismatched according to an American doctor. Dr.141 words
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709 1972-06-26 11 PAT CHUNG - PAT CHUNG Only one to watch on the escalators. Only one to hold while crossing the road. Only one to keep happy in the car. What peace! "Is this your only child, Madam?" sales assistants asked me while we were out on a709 words
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Article, Illustration361 1972-06-26 11 Dear Ros, The man I love is a Malaysian. This is. to me, the only setback. It is a setback because I do not want to ero to Malaysia if I can avoid it. I am very career-minded erirl and thoroughly enjoy a361 words
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Article296 1972-06-26 11 Dear Ros, I was Introduced to a boy two years my senior (I am 16) at the beginning of this year. As mv mother is strict and conservative, I went out with him in private. Somehow she came to know about it and I was296 words
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Article278 1972-06-26 11 Dear Ros. I am a 16 year-old boy and my girl friend is 17. We have been together for the past four months and our friendship has grown into strong bond of love. But recently her parents discouraged us from being together Just because of our278 words
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Article84 1972-06-26 11 Dear Ros, I have an old twentycent coin Ussued 1899) of the Straits Setttlements period. The coin bears the inverted head of Queen Victoria. Do you think this particular coin is of any value? VIRGO Dear Virgo, The value of your coin would depend on its condition84 words
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Article147 1972-06-26 11 Dear Ros, There is a girl at Victoria Street bus stop where 1 usually wait for my bus to school. Everyday she stands alone at the bus-stop and I usually look at her. She is from Whitley School and I am a boy of 15.147 words
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Article74 1972-06-26 11 Dear Ros. I wish to know the correct address and name of the person to whom I must write about the prices of goods like powdered milk, etc. because these prices keep changing from month to month. HATEFUL Dear Hateful, The Consumer's Association of Singapore (CASE) is the74 words
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Article167 1972-06-26 11 Dear Ros, I stayed at home during my school holidays and instead of enjoying myself, I have been very unhappy. I decided to read some books but it was a failure. Can you give me some advice on how to be happy and enjoy myself? Miss Sad,167 words
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Article84 1972-06-26 11 Dear Ros, I applied for a job recently, and was told to appear for an interview. But, due to some unforeseen circumstances, I did not turn up. Do you think they will acknowledge my application should I try to write in again? THE REGRETTED ONE Dear Regretted One,84 words
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Article185 1972-06-26 11 Dear Ros, I am 16 years old and still schooling. Everybody in my class says that I'm very fat. This is worrying me. My weight is 120 lbs. and my height is sft. 2 inches, waist 27 inches. Am I too short? How am I185 words
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Advertisement65 1972-06-26 11 THE DYNA A-25 SPEAKERS "...quite probably the best buy in high fidelity today." .you'll hove o hard time buying more musical naturalnets at any price." STEREOPHILE ***** per pair AUDIO SERVICES 12, St. Gregory Plooe, (off Hill St.) Singapore 6 Tel: *****3 'V Gl3. Tanglin Shoppino Centre Singapore 10. Tel:65 words
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Article, Illustration1023 1972-06-26 12 JIM WATKINS - molorinc with JIM WATKINS The moon shone palely as we drifted along the dark, tree-lined road. The stereo player provided a background of soft music as the headlamps burned out a path for me. The airconditioner hum med quietly and, with the seat1,023 words
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623 1972-06-26 12 FINANCIAL GAME BY CHARTEXUS Is there, or should there be some kind of confrontation between shareholders and managements? There need not be. But that is an over-simplification of the issues involved. Some pertinent questions can be asked. Is a management competent and623 words
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Article, Illustration1382 1972-06-26 12 LEE CHIU SAN - motorcycling WITH LEE CHIU SAN About all that most motorcyclists and motorists know of the Registry of Vehicles is that it is the place to go to when it is time for paying your road tax. But there is more than just road1,382 words
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Article95 1972-06-26 12 mm new nn NATION Dr SAFETY CONTEST This week's New Nation BP safety award goes to the driver of Holden SV 1501, who showed excellent control in avoiding what could have been a major accident in Orchard Road on Saturday afternoon. The driver's quick reactions enabled him95 words
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Miscellaneous271 1972-06-26 12 NEW NATION CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Church like St. Paul's In Rome. a--9 Vainglory. 13 French mezzanine. 14 Fictitious name. 16 Savage censurers. 17 Very small brook. 19 Joseph C. Lincoln's "Cap'n 20 Gait. 21 Kind of bell ringer. 22 Spat. 24 One of the Ardens. 26 Carplike food fish. 27271 words
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PRINTING & PACKAGING
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Article, Illustration1062 1972-06-26 13 B. Mohan - By B. Mohan The printing and packaging industries in Singapore have become a vital and integral force in the national economic progress. In a basically exportoriented Industrial sector, their functions as a tool for communication and mar keting are of paramount importance. By their1,062 words
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Article, Illustration919 1972-06-26 14 B. Mohan - By B. Mohan Printing as a mass media for communication and marketing has undergone revolutionary technical changes in Singapore. Within 20 years, the Industry has grown from the sole proprietorship and partnership concerns, based on craft traditions. Into multl-mllllon dollar business utilising the most modern equipment919 words
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934 1972-06-26 14 Packaging, once principally a product protecting device, is now a top management and marketing tool. Many products are now marketed In containers which can be easily identified by their shapes and colours. Manufacturers, d 1 st r 1butors, importers and exporters, wholesalers, retailers,934 words
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Article, Illustration1021 1972-06-26 15 B. Mohan - By B. Mohan The technology of printing inks has developed considerably since they were used by the Chinese and Egyptians long before the birth of Christ. Increased press speeds and new printing processes require specially formulated inks. This has meant spending vast amounts1,021 words
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474 1972-06-26 15 D. C - D. C. Singapore's printing industry has reached a stage where there are ample opportunities for school leavers to make this trade their profession. There are now about 200 printing companies here. This figure excludes those in the publishing, bookbinding and the newspaper business. The industry474 words
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Article, Illustration887 1972-06-26 16 B. Mohan - By B. Mohan The printing industry in Singapore has emerged within 15 years of modernisation and technological development into a highly skilled, exportoriented industry with a great potential as a foreign exchange spinner. Locally printed matters are comparable to those of International887 words
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646 1972-06-26 16 P. O - P.O. If the growing volume of overseas jobs undertaken by the local printing firms is any gauge to the excellent facilities available in Singapore, then it is safe to say that the Republic is one of the best printing centres in this region.646 words
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Advertisement148 1972-06-26 13 ROSE PAPER CO- (PTE) LTD. PAPER MERCHANTS, IMPORTERS, EXPORTERS WHOLESALE STATIONERS. STOCKISTS OF QUALITY PAPER BOARDS. STAMPING FOILS AND NCR PAPER. 81, CHOON SHAN STREET, SINGAPORE, 2. TEL: *****8/9 fk^J All types of Quality Printing. "PRINTING AT ITS BEST" 2, Kampong Ampat Industrial Estate, Singapore-13. Telephone: *****1-3. The Coates Group148 words
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Advertisement47 1972-06-26 13 In stock.... A wide range of QUALITY PAPER and BOARDS for the Printing and Allied Trades Also Envelopes Card Blanks Printing Requisites Bookbinding Materials PHU YIK CO. PTE LTD. PAPER IMPORTERS SINCE 1910 SINGAPORE 1: 160 Cecil Street Te1:'*****/2 KUALA LUMPUR: 790 3*4 Jolan Klong Tel: *****347 words
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Advertisement172 1972-06-26 14 COLLIE will improve your product and COLLIE'S SUPPLY INK FOR EVERY PRINTING PROCESS BACKED BY OVER 75 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE MANUFACTURE OF INKS PLUS A REPUTATION FOR QUALITY AND TECHNICAL SERVICES 00 Collie (Asia) Pte Ltd P.O. BOX 13. TAMAN JURONG P.O. S PORE 22. TEL: 650 284 650172 words
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Advertisement444 1972-06-26 15 HERE? PROOF! 3m Mlbraid dampening /ieeve/oive youthe deone/t printing Top pictures A and B show rollers first installed with Molleton covers and 3M Brand Dampening Sleeves respectively. Bottom pictures C D show results after one week of use. This proves that 3M Brand Dampening Sleeves are designed to produce clean444 words
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Advertisement136 1972-06-26 16 11 SINGAPORE PAPER PRODUCTS LTD, (INCORPORATED IN THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE) 315, ALEXANDRA ROAD, SINGAPORE, 3. TEL: *****1-4 5 LINES) I A i JH. PAPER BAG MAKING MACHINE SELF ADHESIVE TAPES POLYPROPYLENE WOVEN BAGS THE PACKING BAGS OF TOMORROW COME TO YOU TODAY!' Manufacturer* of: Counter Reels, Crimped Cake Cups,136 words
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Advertisement143 1972-06-26 16 Chin Ann Trading Co (Pte) Ltd IMPORTERS, EXPORTERS, MANUFACTURERS' REPRESENTATIVE GENERAL MERCHANTS ®l -J Eng/Chinese Type Matrices 1 Winstones' Printing Ink Printing Roller 'Mannen' Type Caster Company Pocket Seal Rule Cutter Rotary Cutter Strip Caster ANILINE SYRUP, PRINTING TYPES MATRICES, PAPER, PRINTING TYPE CASTING MACHINES AND ACCESSORIES, PRINTING ROLLERS, ZINC143 words
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Advertisement1127 1972-06-26 17 I? 1 r#- ANNOUNCEMENTS OCEAN SPECTRUM ENTERPRISE CO. Do you wont to set o Natural System Marine Fish Tonk? You ore welcome to view the many successfully -kept natural system marine tanks with beautiful fishes and a wide range of coral reef life an display at 20, Lorong 30, Geylang,1,127 words
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Advertisement547 1972-06-26 17 POSITION VACANT BCKCHAM (MFG.) S'PORE PTE. LTD. requires RETAIL SALESMEN. Several vocancies exist In nsorganising sales force. We expect of you: At lease 3 years proven soles ability Enthusiasm, drive end ambities to progress Capacity to odiieve results p^rdefe^ la of soles, collect!on end merchandtsing Singapore Citizen, points oUd driving547 words
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Advertisement588 1972-06-26 17 TRAVEL GUIDE INTERNATIONAL CHARTER FLIGHTS CENTRE OFFERS GUARANTEED BOEING 707/ DC 8 FLIGHTS w n LONDON $.525/NEW YORK 995/TORONTO 925/LOS ANGELES $1035/VANCOUVER $1035/SAN FRANCISCO $1035/From Kuala Lumpur *o BRUSSELS 525/Abo from Singapore fa Zurich $630/- Hannover $620/Oslo $725/- Copenhagen $700/Amsterdom $540/- Paris $550/Cologne $570/- Hamburg $620/Geneva $620/- Stockholm $785/* Madrid588 words
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Advertisement702 1972-06-26 17 OFFICIAL NOTICE PROPOSAL TO CHANCE A SHIP'S NAME We, Rodyk Gr Davidson of 24 Chartered Bank Chambers, Singapore, hereby give notice that in consequence of the intended transfer of Port of Registry of a ship by our clients, MS Iris Reederei Gr Schiffahrts GmbH KC, we have applied to the702 words
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Advertisement571 1972-06-26 17 APPOINTMENTS SELCO (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. (A Member of the Pan-Electric Group) suitably qualified persons to fill the following posts: A) MARKETING EXECUTIVE (DEVELOPMENT) The successful candidate must have wide experience in marketing especially in the field of marine contracting. He should be well known in shipping circles and have contacts571 words
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Article, Illustration338 1972-06-26 18 The Singapore Turf Club has again adopted the Pesta Sukan with a generous donation of $250,000 towards the annual festival from August 2 to September 20. This was disclosed by the deputy chairman of the organising committee, Inche Othman Omar, when he spokePICTURES: JERRY SEH - 338 words
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299 1972-06-26 18 Defending champion Brunch eliminated Rata 25-23 to set the stage for a possible showdown with Kiwis which will decide the champions in the Singapore Women's Netball Association league. In its game yesterday, Brunch managed to pull through in the dying minutes to gain the299 words
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165 1972-06-26 18 Rouen, France, Monday —Brazilian Emerson Fittipaldi in a Lotus yesterday won the Rouen European Trophy Formula Two motor racing Grand Prix after leading from start to finish. Fittipaldi had to pull out all his renowned brilliance in hot sunshine to fight off a165 words
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246 1972-06-26 18 Spectators at yesterday's 120 game ten pin bowling marathon in Kuala Lumpur booed and jeered Singapore's Henry Tan and Jimmy Lim as they shot their final games. It was the worst display of bad sportsmanship seen by the Singapore bowlers. Other competitors from Indonesia246 words
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Article, Illustration773 1972-06-26 18 Desmond Oon - passing shots" Desmond Oon The Selection Committee of the Singapore Lawn Tennis Association has named a squad of eight women players to train for the annual Singapore Malaysia match for the Mcabe Reay Cup here on July 29 and 30. Those named are: Lim Phee Lan, Viviene773 words
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Article128 1972-06-26 18 Eltweg, Austria, Monday. —Italian Ferraris swept the board yesterday in the 1,000 kilometres (625-mile) sports car race here with Jackie Ickx (Belgium) and Brian Redman (Britain) driving the winning car. Ferrari claimed their ninth victory in the manufacturers' championship this year with their cars occupying the first128 words
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Article103 1972-06-26 18 Mrs. Daisy Loi, wife of world shooter Loi Ah Chiang, scored a double yesterday in the Chinese Young Men's Christian Association's first open archery invitation championships. She stole the limelight from the men competitors by winning both the open handicap and the combined women103 words
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Miscellaneous80 1972-06-26 18 DR. KILDARE OETTINA HAS JUST EXPLODED HER *BO#£>! fk ml '."■V h l\ RIP KIRBY THERE'S NOTHING LAVENDER AND OLD LACE ABOUT HER, DESMOND. THAT'S WHY I'M RIDING THIS MORNING... •i» ■i* ■ifi 2^ fk J THIS > MISS STEELE SOUNDS FORMIDABLE, SIR. I by Ken Bald M m m80 words
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Article776 1972-06-26 19 By Scrutineer Jumbo Jet is the greatest. He is In a class all by himself. No horse, either prewar or postwar, could measure up to him. The New Zealand five-year-old gelding by Pavot demonstrated this at Ipoh yesterday with a fantastic display of power and776 words
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Article, Illustration303 1972-06-26 19 Follow the horses marked with a Scenestealer overtook Achillean at the home turn, leading; into tne siraigni, with Espada moving up from the rear. Gaining on Scenestealer steadily Espada shot out, in front half a furlong out to win drawing away by two lengths. Page Boy finished303 words
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Article63 1972-06-26 19 NATIONAL LEAGUE Pittsburgh 9 Chicago Z Houston 4 Cincinnati 1 Philadelphia 1 Montreal St. Louis 2 New York 1 Los Angeles S Atlanta 0 San Francisco 6 San Deif o 5 AMERICAN LEAGUE Cleveland 5 New York 1 Minnesota 5 Kansas C. I Boston f Milwaukee63 words
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Article50 1972-06-26 19 Singapore Recreation Club yesterday beat Port Authority Recreation Club by seven wickets In a Singapore Cricket Club Division Two league at Buklt Chermln. PARC were all out lor 71 and the highlight of the day's match was a 57 not out by SRC's opener A Patel.50 words
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Article, Illustration44 1972-06-26 19 A great finish by Loo Koon Seng in winning the 800m junior event.—Pictures by Sulaiman Ismail. Pictures by Sulaiman IsmailPictures by Sulaiman Ismail - 44 words
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Article481 1972-06-26 19 United Press International London, Monday Bob Massie, the new hero of Australian cricket, can become the third highest wicket-taker in a Test match when the second Test resumes at Lord's here today with England seemingly doomed to defeat. Massie, a 25-year-old bank clerk from Perth,United Press International - 481 words
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485 1972-06-26 19 Reuter London, Monday Leicestershire moved into a clear lead in the John Player Sunday cricket league winning by seven wickets at home to Northamptonshire yesterday for their sixth successive triumph. Rhodeslan born Brian Davison, who made a superb 63 in 50 minutesReuter - 485 words
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Article30 1972-06-26 19 Tamil Brotherhood Association will play against Police in the opening match of the Football Association of Singapore Division One league at Jalan Besar today at 5.30 p.m.30 words
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Article497 1972-06-26 19 v Wimbledon, Monday Wimbiedon turns back the clock iour years and swings into action today without the world's top professional stars, but still buoyant. Despite the absence of defending champion John Newcombe and 31 other contract pros, the fans wiil be there in full force.497 words
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Article145 1972-06-26 19 United Press International AUSTRALIAN RULES MELBOURNE: Carlton 1313 (91) beat Fitzroy 8-7 (55); Footscray 19-19 (133) beat Essendon 14-15 (99); Geelong 15-14 (104) beat South Melbourne 10-13 (73). PERTH: Victoria 15-10 (109) beat West Australia 9-11 (65); South Australia 22-24 (156) beat Tasmania 9-12 (66). ADELAIDE: SturtUnited Press International - 145 words
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290 1972-06-26 19 Las Vegas, Nevada, Monday. The Nevada State Athletic Commission refused yesterday to waive an accidental butting rule despite a strong protest from Angelo Dundee, train-er-manager of Muhammad Ali. The rule will be In effect when Ali meets Jerry Quarry tomorrow night in a scheduled290 words
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Back Page MONDAY
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Article, Illustration75 1972-06-26 20 She's a singer at the Roof-Top Bar in Oberoi Imperial Hotel. But she has eyes only for money Reason: Collecting foreign currency is her pet hobby. Attractive Evelyn Cruz, 24, is also keen on bowling and golfing. But what keeps her really busy is cooking. "I amPicture by Michael Kwan - 75 words
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502 1972-06-26 20 BIZARRE COFFIN CASE The most bizarre court case to be heard in Scotland in living memory has ended all because, as a judge put it, "the dead comes back for its own." The dead he referred to was one Harry Groom an American writer502 words
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Article43 1972-06-26 20 AH FOOK: You see there is a move afoot to protect Malaysia's tigers from extinction. MEI LIN: Yes, it would be a great shame if such a noble beast was to disappear. But I'm glad there are none in my backyard.43 words
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Article51 1972-06-26 20 The police agency in Tokyo said it had developed a new alcohol-detec-tion gadget which could give away drinkers even if the driver had only a few sips of beer. It said the breathing device was developed to counter pills presently on sale to kill the smell of51 words
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286 1972-06-26 20 Melbourne Herald A French pop singer who sued another pop singer for plagiarism gave a judge and lawyers headaches in a Paris court. Pop singer Alain Barriere sued pop singer Michel Polnareff for allegedly having stolen 49 successive notes from his song ByeMelbourne Herald - 286 words
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Article335 1972-06-26 20 United Press International No one knows for sure if there is a 10-foot python roaming the luxuriant public park of the Italian Riviera resort of Nervi. The only sure thing is that there is a three-year-old cheetah. The trained cheetah, named Imo, is here toUnited Press International - 335 words
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Article68 1972-06-26 20 Here's good news for left-handed people who have trouble winding their right-handed wrist watches. A British watchmaker has announced production of a watch especially for left-handers, with the winding button on the opposite side to normal and a strap with a reverse buckle. The watch "will68 words
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Article35 1972-06-26 20 Twenty per cent of children in sunny Sydney Australia need treatment for asthma or bronchitis by the age of 12—th# same percentage as In chilly London—according t_> Sydney University research workers.35 words
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126 1972-06-26 20 Since Blue the greyhound gave up racing he has discovered that a dog's life is not necessarily well, a dog's life. Blue quit chasing the mechanical rabbit around the track to take a bit part on the London stage, in a revival126 words
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Article182 1972-06-26 20 Today is Monday, June 26, the 178 th day of 1972 with 188 to follow. THE MOON: Full. THE MORNING STARS: Venus and Saturn. THE EVENING STARS: Mercury, Mars and Jupiter. Those born on this date are under the sign of Cancer. American novelist, Pearl Buck, was born on182 words
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Article44 1972-06-26 20 A 23-year-old woman applied for a divorce using a $150 "do-it-yourself" kit. which provides formal, papers for uncontested suits. But a judge in Las Vegas turned down her case, saying she sounded like a puppet reciting lines prepared by someone else.44 words
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Advertisement85 1972-06-26 20 I OK Mt M 101 S \VI\I\(. AVII DIMM. ®±r •7 ißnr Expert bartender Cosy atmosphere Interesting decor Beautiful people I! r. -ij <f>rill Excellent dining Authentic Scottish Food A well stocked wine cellar Impeccable service QootiuxrotL ftmle tel *****1 By Appointment to the Late Sultan off Johore, Sir Ibrahim85 words
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Miscellaneous468 1972-06-26 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 South-East Asia: Indo-China (T—Rpt) 4.20 Days of Our Lives 5.00 Close 6.05 Opening and Help! It's a Hair Bear Bunch 6.30 News in Brief 6.40468 words
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Miscellaneous513 1972-06-26 20 Trust your lucky star IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY Born today, you have tremendous self-confidence and believe completely In the ultimate success of anything you undertake. To others you may appear carefree, impulsive, even frivolous—but you are *in reality quite the opposite; a deliberate, determined, intense individual who combines intuition and513 words
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