New Nation, 4 July 1972
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Title Section15 1972-07-04 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Tuesday evening, July 4, 1972 No. 448 Price 15 cents NEW NATION15 words
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Article99 1972-07-04 1 Trading was moderate In the share market this morning with selective interests mainly in medium and low-priced shares. Prices generally moved up marginally. Chemical Company Malaysia rose 10 cents to $3.24, Yeo Hlap Seng 10 cents $2.22, Oriental Holding seven cents to $1.92, Malayawata four cents to99 words
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Article12 1972-07-04 1 Police reported a total of 58 accidents. Twelve were serious.12 words
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Article23 1972-07-04 1 Tokyo, Tuesday A thunderbolt hit 15 people at a baseball park yesterday in a sunny weather, killing one of them, police said.23 words
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Article35 1972-07-04 1 LATE NEWS Bonn, Tuesday West Germany's Economics Minister, Professor Karl Schiller, has decided to quit and a letter of resignation is on its way to Chancellor Willy Brandt, according to news reports today.35 words
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Article, Illustration185 1972-07-04 1 Reuter Saigon, Tuesday. Government paratroops have driven to within two miles (three km) of communistheld Quang Tri city, but behind them North Vietnamese forces launched heavy assaults on rear support units. Further south, North Vietnamese gunners fired 30 Soviet-made rockets into the clt7Reuter - 185 words
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203 1972-07-04 1 Fire in engine room An explosion rocked a Saudi Arabian oil tanker at the Sembawang Shipyard about 8.45 a.m. today. One man was hurt. A fire broke out in the engine room after the blast. Firemen spent two hours fighting the flames. The203 words
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Article644 1972-07-04 1 Seoul and Pyongyang agree to end hostilities UPI and Reuter Seoul. Tuesday South aneruurth Korea today announced an agreement to end hostilities between the two countries as a step toward reunification of the peninsula, divided since the end of the Second World War. Secret emissaries visitedUPI and Reuter - 644 words
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Article49 1972-07-04 1 Tokyo, Tuesday—A Liberl&n freighter sank off the Japanese coast yesterday after it was in collision with a Dutch tanker. The flighter's 37 crew were safe. Japan's maritime agency said the 12.154-ton tanker Koratia had picked up the crew from the 7,079-ton Grand Fair after the collision.49 words
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203 1972-07-04 1 The Inquiry into the grounding of the Shell supertanker Myrtea, which caused Singapore's biggest oil spill, began this morning at the Port of Singapore Authority board room. The Inquiry team comprises Captain M.J. Sayeed, managing director of the Neptune Orient Lines. Captain203 words
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Article79 1972-07-04 1 Lima, Tuesday. It was the wedding of the year when 270 couples were married at the same ceremony in Magdalena Del Mar near here. One 22-year-old bride had to leave without signing the register to give birth to a baby boy. Meanwhile her new husband's79 words
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Article42 1972-07-04 1 Tel Aviv Tuesday Mortar shells were fired from Syrian territory last night into the southern Golan Heights where the ceasefire line between Syria, Israel and Jordan converges, Israeli sources said. There were no casualties Israeli forces returned the fire.42 words
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Article24 1972-07-04 1 Melbourne, Tuesday Two armed, hooded bandits snatched A 524,000 (about $79,000) in a bank raid which lasted only 40 seconds here yesterday.24 words
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Article26 1972-07-04 1 Cairo, Tuesday. Two memorial stamps will be Issued later this month to mark the 20th anniversary of the Egyptian revolution which ousted King Farouk.26 words
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Article13 1972-07-04 1 London, Tuesday.—China and Britain are to step up cultural exchanges.13 words
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170 1972-07-04 1 Reuter New York, Tuesday.—Controversial American chess grandmaster Bobby Fischer last night boarded an Icelandic Airlines flight for Reykjavik where his world chess championship challenge starts today against Russian world champion Boris Spassky. Fischer was driven directly to the aircraft, avoiding 75Reuter - 170 words
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Article42 1972-07-04 1 Buenos Aire*. Tuesday Guerrillas stole a milk lorry yesterday, and distributed Its contents to shantytown dwellers, police said. Robin Hood thefts of food, drink and clothing by left-wins guerrillas in Argentina for distribution to the poor have become common.42 words
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Article30 1972-07-04 1 Mexico City Tuesday. Six members of one family were killed and five others seriously injured when the wall of a house fell on them while they were sleeping.30 words
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Advertisement153 1972-07-04 1 TOt MY PAGE 6 Bi hmd that row between the Chinese ami Mala, Chambers cf Corn "il tcc in K L. AGE 8 Concern o»cr saf t t» m Malacca S f ra if s PAGE 9: Part I of a p r abe into transporto tion in the region.153 words
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Advertisement128 1972-07-04 1 See page 2. Ptaa it right with m m We've been in Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong for mora than two decades. That's why we're just a bit proud of our reputation, of being able to advise you on all types of insurance specialty planned to suit your needs. When128 words
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Miscellaneous13 1972-07-04 1 Forecast Singapore's weather forecast between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. today: No rain.13 words
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Article, Illustration174 1972-07-04 2 Long Kum Thong - By Long Kum Thong Phua Swee Gek was born at the Thomson Road General Hospital a week ago, a fine 6 lb. baby girL She was to be 23year old ex national serviceman Phua Pin Tarn's first-born, the pride and joy of174 words
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127 1972-07-04 2 The three Chinese bus companies are to buy the Singapore Traction Company bus depot at Upper Aljunled Road. It Is believed the selling price of the five acre bus depot la about $2 million. Negotiations are now underway between the receiver of127 words
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Article33 1972-07-04 2 The opening of the Art and Crafts Exhibition of the Singapore Youth Festival will be held at the Art Centre of Singapore, Outram Park Complex, on July 19 at 5.30 pjn.33 words
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Article266 1972-07-04 2 Ten-year programme prepared All but one of the Housing Development Board's departments will begin working in metric units from this month. It has drawn up a comprehensive programme to switch its departments to metric units by stages over a 10-year period. A board spokesman266 words
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Article126 1972-07-04 2 Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) today praised newspaper managements for their decision to black out news of the Miss Malaysia contest. Reporters who turned up last night at Hotel Fortuna here to cover the event were refused admission by the organisers, the Far126 words
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Article, Illustration111 1972-07-04 2 A clenched "hand" greeted a surprised Captain SJ. Yeo of Bejeral Road, when he cut open a papaya. According to Captain Yeo, who Is attached to the photo unit of Tengah Air Base, the hand-shaped structure is a rare find"The Chinese believe that It symbolises Buddha's111 words
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218 1972-07-04 2 Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday. —A total of 1548 people were killed In road accidents throughout Malaysia last year. This Is more than double the niupber of>fatalitles In 1969 when the total was 579. There has been an overall increase in the number218 words
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Article45 1972-07-04 2 Mrs. Julie EP. Tan was elected president of the YWCA of Singapore at its recent annual general meeting. The vice-presidents are Mrs. C. Capen and Miss Lee Soo Kwan; treasurer, Mr. Lawrence Lee; and World Council member, Miss Susan Chua.45 words
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Article337 1972-07-04 2 A new breed of professional managers heading various multi-national firms are now becoming part of the economic scene In South-East Asia, according to Professor J. Panglayklm of the University of Singapore. In a paper to be presented at a seminar on international relations at the Hotel337 words
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Article30 1972-07-04 2 Inche Sha'arl Tadln, parliamentary secretary to the Ministries of Education and Culture will open a food and Jumble sale at Kembangan Primary School on Sunday at 10 ajn.30 words
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Miscellaneous126 1972-07-04 2 simsnana#} 1 Today's winning number *****0 If the last six digits of your Singapore identity card number are those shown above, you can claim a $300 Post Office Savings Bank Gift Voucher. Your voucher will be paid into a Post Office Saving Bank account in your name. Call with your126 words
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Miscellaneous100 1972-07-04 2 [weather Temperatures in world cities yesterday: Hong Kong 31-27 c Talpeh 34-25 c TOkyq 30-22 C Seoul 25-21 c Bangkok 33-25 c Kuala Lumpur 33-21 c Manila 31-23 c Jakarta 34-25 c Naha 32-26 c London 18-13 c Paris 18-12 c Moscow 28-22 c New York 30-22 c San Francisco100 words
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Miscellaneous529 1972-07-04 2 I HBPPEnincs WHAT'S ON TODAY Mr. Reginald Quahe, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Singapore, will attend the Students' Union FRESHMEN ORIENT ATION COMMITTEE'S cultural show and tea party at the Upper Quadrangle, Buklt Timah campus, at 5 p.m. The French Embassy and the Alliance Francalse wUI hold a FRENCH529 words
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Article236 1972-07-04 3 Growing affluence in Singapore is making our youth "soft and pampered," according to Mr. Charles Joseph Peter, chairman of the YMCA Young Adults Group. ''Generally, they lack initiatives and are mere conformists," he said. "Susceptibility to subtle western influences such as drugtaking and hippies236 words
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Article48 1972-07-04 3 Mr. Mahtani Suresh Gobindram is offering a reward for the return of an airline envelope containing an Indian passport No. *****68 and some travel documents, which he left behind in a yellow-top taxi on Sunday night. He can be telephoned at *****9 or *****8.48 words
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Article, Illustration190 1972-07-04 3 Every step they take makes a difference between life and death. And for $12 each day, they stay on the brink of death perched more than 100 feet up in the air. They specialise in scaling slippery scaffolding, sometimes as high as 20 storeys up.190 words
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262 1972-07-04 3 Fly-by-night operators in the tourist industry are in for a tough time with the formation of the new Singapore Society of Tourist Agents. The society, which held Its first annual general meeting recently, alms to discourage illegal operators and protect the Interests of licensed262 words
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Article66 1972-07-04 3 The Japanese Embassy In conjunction with the Japanese Cultural Society, Singapore, will hold a series of film shows at- the Singapore Conference Hall this weekend. On Saturday beginning at 8 p.m., the films Rivers of Kyoto and Koto (both with English subtitles) will be screened. The66 words
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Article60 1972-07-04 3 The St. Joseph's Convent in Hillside Drive, Paya Lebar, will present a threeday open air production of As You Like It from Friday at 6 p.m. The first performance Is for students. Admission is $1. Another students' performance will be held on Sunday. The public performance will60 words
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74 1972-07-04 3 Mr. Koh Boon Plang, principal of the Baharud din Vocation Institute, will open an exhibition of paintings by Richard Walker, at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. On Friday at 5.30 p.m. Mr. Walker was art su~ perlntendent with the Education Department here from 1925 to74 words
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Article40 1972-07-04 3 Dr. John C.P. Ching will conduct a 16-lecture course on market research at the University of Singapore starting next Monday. The course will cover the collation information on marketing problems and the formulation of guidelines for marketing decisions.40 words
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Advertisement460 1972-07-04 3 c Eveiuoiic HOME-SIZE AUTO REVERSE STEREO CASSETTE RECORDER MR-650 More sound power and realism for t.ie home. Plays stereo or monaural cassette tapes. Records through mikes or other sources. Auto Stop. 8W music power. Attractive cabinetry. Sanyo packs the best of Sanyo Research into every set heavenly sound, technical reliability,460 words
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Miscellaneous354 1972-07-04 3 WHAT IS IT? A SPECIAL QUIZ •y U-kjf' j Quiz object No. 2 To win a prize In our new quiz, you have to name the object shown from an unusual angle In today's picture. Last Thursday's quiz showed the front of the Foo Chow Methodist Church In Race Course354 words
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Article, Illustration613 1972-07-04 4 Conducted by Ruth Moses, Tel: *****1 IT WAS "au revoir" for three Frenchmen after a long stint here as language teachers in the Alliance Francaise. Saying farewell fluently came easy to most guests. They were all students at the institution,613 words
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Advertisement104 1972-07-04 4 A SPECIAL AMERICAN 4TH JULY DINNER AT Shcmqri La 4 ti Today celebrate American Independence Day at Shangri-La! Special dinners will be held in both the Golden Peacock and Tiara restaurants. The menu will include Virginia ham, boiled brisket of beef 'New England', or roast prime rib. Start it all104 words
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Advertisement145 1972-07-04 4 Philips fits! Philips car stereo units are powerful sound systems designed to fit where there is space, where they look neat and safe, where they take up no valuable leg room or air-conditioning space. Philips car E=Sl stereo units are made to fit. N 2607 The player. A very compact,145 words
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340 1972-07-04 5 Patrick de Souza - Strong protest petition to be sent' By Patrick de Souza Leaders of University of Singapore students' organisations are up in arms against the Students' Union because of "scandalous" writeups in the latest union handbook. Leaders of various university societies condemned the reports on society activities published340 words
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Article458 1972-07-04 5 Ng Foo Ngoh - Bumiputras told: Don't hang on like cripple to a crutch By Ng Foo Ngoh Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday MARA Institute of Tech nology students were yesterday told to treat their special privileges as bumiputras with the greatest respect and responsibility. "You are all aware of your458 words
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Article60 1972-07-04 5 The management committee of the Pasir Panjang Community Centre will hold a baby show at its premises on, August 12 at 2 p.m. as part its National Day programme. Application forms are available at the centre, Zehnder Road Community Centre and Alexandra Terrace Community Centre from60 words
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Article32 1972-07-04 5 The Prime Minister, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, will attend the commissioning parade for officer cadets of the Singapore Armed Forces at the Padang on July 15 at 5.30 p.m.32 words
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Article, Illustration104 1972-07-04 5 What a race! They came from Penang to Singapore on a tandem bicycle and beat their ship HMS Diomede by two days. Chief petty officer Owen Bryce and leading stores accountant Peter Little, both British sailors, decided to see something "of the local way of104 words
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Article50 1972-07-04 5 (Mr. Richard Tay will conduct an art course for beginners organised by the Chinese YMCA at its Tanglin Centre, Stevens Road, for children aged between seven and 12 from Saturday at 3 p.m. The syllabus Includes colour composition, nature and still life, pictorial composition and imaginative drawing.50 words
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385 1972-07-04 5 A group of 128 skilled workers from India will come to SingaDore later this month to Join the thousands of foreign workers employed in the various industries. They include welders, platers and cutters who have been offered jobs for a one-year period by385 words
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187 1972-07-04 5 Mr. Ho Kah Leong a teacher and the MP for Jurong, president of the Singapore Chinese Middle School Teachers' Union, will preside over a meeting on Sunday of the new 17man executive committee t° dra w up a programme of activities for the union.187 words
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Article33 1972-07-04 5 The First National City Bank will hold a cocktail, party for its senior officers from Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Hialland, at the Malaysia Room, Singapore Hilton, on Friday at 6 p.m.33 words
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Article30 1972-07-04 5 The Singapore Press Club will hold its next lunch meeting at the Omel Restaurant on July 12. Visiting journalists from the Hslnhua (New China News Agency) will attend.30 words
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Article29 1972-07-04 5 Mr. Chua Bale Chla will conduct a six lecture course on revenue law at Nissen Hut 2, University of Singapore, beginning on August 23 at 7.30 pjn.29 words
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Advertisement37 1972-07-04 5 16 world-known artists In aid of the world's refugees L/P $9.50 Cassette $11.00 *4 t-A' V f)r: Buy your copy NOW! Available at all dealecs UNITED NATIONS m High Commissioner for Refugees yWJ An evening of high-powered37 words
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Advertisement204 1972-07-04 5 < <V a' nft'll 4JA VVV*-< U i u 1 I S K® i r 4f S #»> vf£ 3 «i &e W* W^^jz/A p A o* vMN M l 4 z£ra ass s s I fa TF «?»<4TION <F p AC«r« s P K iti It J SHI L204 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article1226 1972-07-04 6 Anthony Haas - JAPAN Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party meets tomorrow to elect a successor to former Prime Minister Mr. Eisaku Sato. In this article Anthony Haas assesses Mr. Sato's record in office and outlines some of the tasks for the future. The writer is a close1,226 words
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Article, Illustration740 1972-07-04 6 V.K. Chin - Row between the two chambers may strain SinoMalay ventures From V.K. Chin MALAYSIA The recent public quarrel between the Chinese and Malay chambers of commerce could prove to be a strain on future cooperatlon in SlnoMalay business ventures. Leaders of both chambers have criticised each other for the failure of740 words
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512 1972-07-04 6 ASIA Reuter Drug- laws vary greatly throughout the world but in many countries a common line is emerging the laws or their application are becoming tougher to combat the international rise in drug use. And often caught up in this tighteningReuter - 512 words
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THE VOICE OF THE PRESS
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Article755 1972-07-04 6 What other newspapers are saying: PROMOTING LOCAL TECHNICAL STAFF: Mr. Low Quan Onn, Member of Parliament for River Valley and deputy general manager of the Jurong Shipyard Ltd., openly accused the Japanese executives of the Shipyard of having no sincerity In training local shipbuilding technical staff755 words
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Article226 1972-07-04 6 NIXON'S SHOWDOWN: President Nixon had his first showdown with the Viet Cong In mid-May when he suddenly resumed bombing of Haiphong and Hanoi and wtwM the ooru of NOrth Vietnam** the bammunlste, In a major spring offensive, overran Quang Tri province and threatened An Loo and Kan226 words
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Advertisement28 1972-07-04 6 SYNANIK] MIX FLUORESCENT LAMP the new energy source for aquarium lighting i m ZfCt —c FLUORESCENT LAMP the new energy source for plant growth lighting SI IK Iky28 words
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Article533 1972-07-04 7 Connally to meet Indira UPI and Reuter Washington, Tuesday The State Department said yesterday the agreement by India and Pakistan to withdraw military forces to positions held before their December war was a major step towards stability in South Asia. Department spokesman Charles BrayUPI and Reuter - 533 words
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Article, Illustration40 1972-07-04 7 Members of the Protestant Ulster Defence Group check a car entering a Protestant area of Belfast. The UDA has set up barricades similar to tank traps at the entrances to the area. UPI picture. UPI picture.UPI picture. - 40 words
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Article, Illustration341 1972-07-04 7 Reykjavik, Tuesday. Icelandic Radio last night reported that American chess challenger Bobby Fischer had accepted a new money offer from a British banker and was prepared to come to Iceland to play world champion Boris Spassky for the chess world championship. A similar announcement341 words
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210 1972-07-04 7 Reuter London, Tuesday.—After killing his woman friend, Alex Vanags cut off her head, tucked it into a cardboard box and rode with it on an underground train, a court was told yesterday. At London's Victoria station 44-year-old Vanags put the headReuter - 210 words
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249 1972-07-04 7 United Press International Belgrade, Tuesday Yugoslav troops and police yesterday hunted down a band of Ustashi guerrillas who "infiltrated" the country hoping to spark a rebellion against President Tito's communist government, communist sources said here today. In a clash with special anti-guerrilla army andUnited Press International - 249 words
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Article77 1972-07-04 7 Washington, Tuesday. A federal judge yesterday upheld a Democratic Party committee decision to strip leading presidential contender Senator George McGovern of 151 delegate votes to the party convention in Miami next week. Senator McGovern at one stage threatened to quit the party unless the delegate votes which77 words
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Article29 1972-07-04 7 New York, Tuesday. The White House has denied that Mr. John Connally, former Treasury Secretary, would be named as negotiator at the resumed Paris Vietnam peace talks.29 words
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318 1972-07-04 7 Reuter Washington, Tuesday. A South Vietnamese student who was killed while trying to hijack a Pan American Jet to Hanoi in the weekend wrote to President Nixon the day before to protest against American involvement in Vietnam. Copies of the letter from NguyenReuter - 318 words
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239 1972-07-04 7 Reuter Paris, Tuesday. French Defence Ministry officials declined to comment on reports from Tahiti that France may have curtailed, or at least suspended, Its nuclear test series in the Pacific. Several logistic support vessels have already returned to Papeete, Tahiti's chief port andReuter - 239 words
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Article30 1972-07-04 7 Perth, Tuesday. —An earth tremor lasting 20 seconds shook the small west Australian wheat town of North am, 60 tallies east of here, yesterday. Several windows were smashed.30 words
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196 1972-07-04 7 Reuter Hong Kong, Tuesday. North Vietnam said today American aircraft have laid new mines in its main port of Haiphong to maintain the minefield blockade imposed early last May. The North Vietnamese news agency reported that hundreds of fresh mines were dropped on SundayReuter - 196 words
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Article178 1972-07-04 7 Reuter Bonn, Tuesday.—French President Georges Pompidou ana West German Chancellor Willy Brandt yesterday neid four-hour talks on the future of the Common Market. The French leader later warned that West Europe faced an important test in the months ahead. In a speech at a dinnerReuter - 178 words
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Advertisement31 1972-07-04 7 Get rid of that tummy bulge with ROBINSON'S HEALTHY ROLLER A minute a day exercise only, will keep you trim and healthy. Available at all leading Sports Stores. K J>\ w31 words
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Advertisement249 1972-07-04 7 Five ways to make a woman happy. Food Mixer No. HRIIII.CASH $69 Push-button controls put power at 4 your finger-tips. A touch on the button switches the motor on, making light work of kitchen chores. Knife Sharpener No. HM3600. CASH $24 Puts a perfect edge on every knife in the249 words
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519 1972-07-04 8 The two-day meeting of Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia on the question of safe navigation in the Straits of Malacca today takes place against the backdrop of the Myrtea accident. This perhaps gives the meeting an added sense of urgency. The three coastal states are519 words
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Article83 1972-07-04 8 aiM by ISPY I hear that a lot of special offers two bars of soap free with one jar haircream sort-of-thing are not getting to the consumers. Some shopkeepers have got into the habit of telling customers, "Sorry we have run out of special offer." But they83 words
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Article, Illustration1149 1972-07-04 8 GERALD de CRUZ - GERALD de CRUZ The NTUC membership campaign was the result of a resolution taken at the May Day rally to organise the unorganised. It was also related to the fact that an Immense stirring of workers' consciousness, on the1,149 words
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Letters
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Article267 1972-07-04 8 L.K. G - L.K.G. I was aghast to read part of the speech by the Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Education about two weeks ago. Is it possible that there are so many principals in hundreds of schools in Singapore who only refer trivial matters to the Ministry for fear267 words
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Article192 1972-07-04 8 I refer to the reply by the Public Relations Officer, Ministry of National Development, in response to Relief Required (NN, May 25), regarding the problem of pigeons, and the suggestion to use wire mesh for cover, employing bird repellant oils to discourage roosting and leaving no scraps192 words
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Article147 1972-07-04 8 A. WEE - A. WEE I refer to the letter by Eric Ong headlined Buses which Don't Stop. (NN, June 30). I certainly agree with him that bus drivers have no consideration for their fellow beings. I have as a matter of fact, encountered several bus drivers who simply147 words
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Article72 1972-07-04 8 CHAN LOY CHAN (Miss - CHAN LOY CHAN (Miss), Public Relations Officer, Public Health Division, Singapore, 3. I refer to the letter by Sin Ah Heng captioned Unwanted Oil Drums (NN, June IS). Investigations disclosed that these are in fact three refuse bins fashioned out of oil drums and placed72 words
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Article157 1972-07-04 8 The recent effects of oil pollution on the southern shores of Singapore, although fully anticipated for some years, have elicited little comment from the government authorities so far, other than a terse statement that the "situation is well under control." Cigarette-butt throwers are liable to a157 words
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Miscellaneous85 1972-07-04 8 m m m fw X J W'< m '<e/y trt m 9 Wl/m K rr€t m. y 7 '""O/svL m m m SS////////A W. m// Y/V m i mm, r //■y.y/y. wmm m*. m. WM mt A m -'//< c. si r\ 1 K M. m m n I Si85 words
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Article611 1972-07-04 9 First of g three-part series Transportation is many things to many people in a South-East Asia struggling, groping its way towards the 21st century. It is the bullockcart trundling ever so slowly through the market place; the horse-carriage of another century, with bells a-tingling, going along a modern highway;611 words
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Article341 1972-07-04 9 In Indonesia, most of the existing highways were built acording to pre-war standards and roadbed, drainage, and shoulder maintenance have been neglected everywhere. The bridges are narrow, with load limits too low for present day traffic. C on s e quently, the highway system is341 words
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Article, Illustration335 1972-07-04 9 Singapore, with its population of more than 2 million and an extraordinary amount of economic activity, is faced with many of the same problems. It has, however, recognised the seriousness of the problem and given high priority to developing and carrying out a co-ordinat-ed Dlan to335 words
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484 1972-07-04 9 A number of immediate actions can be taken, after appropriate study in each case, to remove existing congestion and improve transport efficiency. They include: Modernisation of bus fleets and reorganisation of public transport services for greater efficiency, including the consolidation of bus companies, improved484 words
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Article285 1972-07-04 9 In some countries the railway system is run down and rehabilitation of equipment and overhaul of the financial structure is needed, while in others it is reasonably well run and requires relatively little attention. Rail transportation of passengers plays an important role in Indonesia, Thailand285 words
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Article378 1972-07-04 9 The growing population and expanding use of motor vehicles in the large cities of South-East Asia have already created se/ere congestion on the streets and highways serving the ports and the manufacturing enterorises supplied through the ports. This congestion is bound to become378 words
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563 1972-07-04 9 The degree of urbanisation within the region varies considerably. Thailand is only 4.5 per cent urbanised, while the corresponding figure for Indonesia is 14.8 per cent, Sabah and Sarawak 15 per cent, the Philippines 29.9 per cent, West Malaysia 42.8 Der cent and Singapore563 words
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SHOPPING
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Article, Illustration566 1972-07-04 10 J OOKING for a bargain? Who isn't. But that's where the shops has an edge over us. Most of the socalled bargain bonanzas and extra special, anniversary or what-not sales are NOT what they claim to be. They are Just advertised to catch your attention566 words
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Advertisement291 1972-07-04 10 Live with the times Try the newest of the new Miracle fabric that ever hit the town. TWGTFD& nrji^nr < /o Orr polystt* Double-Knit Sumr! ;s Otters ali tr> comforts m» -n hav* •->. •< cJr-.-, «n> -a of -a jfT \\e e<? and yet be in a perfect shape291 words
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Advertisement35 1972-07-04 10 CARPETS and RUGS GREAT REDUCTIONS! Sensational Bargains I Select Your Choice Of Beautiful Carpets From Persia, Russia, Pakistan, India, Bokhara Also Continental Carpets Rugs. BOKHARA CARPET HOUSE, 3, RAFFLES PLACE, (Ist FLOOR), Singapore-1, Tel: *****.35 words
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Advertisement146 1972-07-04 10 ENJOY YOUR PH SELECTION AT OUR STORE! A WORLDWIDE RANGE Of PROJECTORS, CAMERAS, PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT, ETC. FOR YOUR SELECTION. Call on:100 BEE LOH PHOTO SUPPLIERS SOLE AGENTS OF 'ORIENTAL' PHOTOGRAPHIC PADER. SAKURACOLOR FILMS. RUSSIAN CAMERAS COMET NLARGERS, JAPO AUTO GLAZER ETC 47, BRAS BASAH ROAD, SINGAPORE TEL: 260)0-*****-*****1-***** BRANCHES KUALA146 words
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Advertisement196 1972-07-04 10 '1001 CLEANS 1001 THINGS It is ideal for: Paint work Floors Lino Weekly wash Cookers Glass Baths Tiles Windows Sinks Mirrors Chiome and all general cleaning purpose. AND GIVE YOUR CARPET A FACE LIFT Ask more than 1001 satisfied users about 1001 (household cleaner).1001 cleaner is economical and effective Available196 words
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Advertisement397 1972-07-04 10 ANEW HEALTH li ■W' CIRE s "".MGEI Io\ ELECTRO-lON HEALTH THERAPY B Banishes chronic ailments, promotes good health, restores vitality and youthfulness. After just 10 days' use: Appetite is increased Sounder, deeper sleep is ensured Digestion improves Full vitality is restored This machine is guaranteed to remedy fatigue, headaches, nervousness,397 words
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Article, Illustration250 1972-07-04 11 Mary Lee - Preseiilud by Mary Lee True glamour is that which doesn't fade with age. Despite the cosmetic industry's regular projections of "new faces/' true glamour stands firm to its own individual interpretation of making up to look pretty. A glance at Jane Wyman. should explain the250 words
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Article, Illustration268 1972-07-04 11 TAN CHUNG LEE - TAN CHUNG LEE Arch Gesture. Sit with back straight and the left leg stretched before you. Bend the right knee and press the sole of the foot flat against the inside of the left thigh, forming a right angle with it (Picture 1).268 words
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Article, Illustration617 1972-07-04 11 home Living in luxurious style is more frequently carried out on higher planes these days... penthouses have supplanted rambling bungalows as foundations of a life of wealth. One can enjoy one's financial success more privately in a high-rise apartment, for unlike617 words
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Article70 1972-07-04 11 FRAGILE: Wrap china or any other fragile article In damp newspaper before packing It to send by post, when the paper dries It •forms a stiff protective layer the same shape as the article, which then has a much better chance of reaching Its destination Intact. BROKEN GLASS:70 words
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Advertisement245 1972-07-04 11 *«r ]L^«*" SING MEE (S) PTE. UM TERRAZZO TILES MANUFACTURER FACTORY: 42, MACPHERSON RD, SINGAPORE. TEL: *****-*****3 MODERN AND LUXURY HOME DESERVES SURER TERRAZZO FLOOR TILES *<9> Various designs to wit all Comfortable and raliablo No Maintana nco paosiftd For Bast Flooring ma tsepflazz© f" O TIL£S In wMa rata245 words
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Advertisement191 1972-07-04 11 CLARION CAR STEREO Vibration resisting mechanism, assuring undisturbed enjoyment of music even on rough roods. A grebt output power of 10wx2 ensures clear reproduction of rich sounds from deKcote treble to voluminous baas. Model PE6O7A Model PI42JA designed for in-dash/under dash mounting. 8-Track stereo tapes/ MW radio. Broadcast reception is191 words
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Article, Illustration1062 1972-07-04 12 Edgar Koh - By Edgar Koh Today the United States of America celebrates her 196 th anniversary of Independence. On July 4, 1776, a nation which was to take the lead in world events was born when leaders1,062 words
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Article, Illustration258 1972-07-04 12 E. K - Face-to-face —in Peking and Moscow... E.K. Cordiality is reflected in two historic events recently when President Nixon met the Chinese leader, Chairman Mao (below) in Peking in February, and Soviet party chief Leonid Brezhnev (above) in Moscow last month. And this cordiality, together with the easing of tension will, observers258 words
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Advertisement4 1972-07-04 12 rfffisl -jrWtSi<w3s HEWLETT PACKARD4 words
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Advertisement34 1972-07-04 12 SINGAPORE HILTON I At the L SINGAPORE I HILTON The SOUNDS OF YOUNG I m IV, MS! m 40 ■V s ■r B iv: "i 7tot2 p.m. 2Q-(all indushe) for occlusive sho*, labutouß Caldbed^tat34 words
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Advertisement1073 1972-07-04 13 W K fc**X I ,'C if m M ikm ,SMP ./.'i r jftj* 38fc-.y-. *•.'•>-/• r. i- -.v- :;f£ SIS r •>vr ./Af V; V~/ ¥> •>. T v i ma fmm ■''l-r. ztfTfc 113 s m '1 f#SBS o jjtt 3R 4>.« iii jf'y ¥m r»*mx3 m V'^-V K1,073 words
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Article, Illustration1711 1972-07-04 14 Edgar Koh - US —one of our top three trading partners... By Edgar Koh The United States of America Is one of Singapore's top three trading partners. With over $1737 million worth of goods transsac ted between the two countries last year, the US ranks only after Malaysia and Japan as Singapore's most1,711 words
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Advertisement37 1972-07-04 14 American Engineers International pte. ltd 5 o J I li» r ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS CONSTRUCTORS 1n L Long Crawford Limited Wi j. Cji.; 'rv tr e lightning arresters |SU WM it fc f **vjj LOAD CENTERS CIRCUIT BREAKER37 words
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Advertisement1332 1972-07-04 15 NEW NATION CLASSIFIEDS 201 ANNOUNCEMENTS WHY SUFFER the unpleasant consequences of constipation when MORMACOL is now available at your" chemists? NORMACOL normalises your bowel movements daily; corrects your constipation and -makes you feel clean and healfhy all day long. NEW FASHION AND GROOMING Course begins 13th July. Morning/Evening Professional Model1,332 words
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Advertisement388 1972-07-04 15 WANTED TWO TRAINID nongraduate teochers to teoch English as o Second Lortguoge in Primary classes. Application forms obtainable from Principal, Joo Long School, 55, Jurong Rood, 13% m.s. Singapore, 22, Tel: *****, Closing date 15-7-72. SEAMSTRESSES ft FACTORY HELP Tieng Behm Pbtik Fswele Werkers: 16 OR ABOVE YEARS OLD NO388 words
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Advertisement477 1972-07-04 15 TUN KU CHOP. Bali Wooden Carvings, Ivory Jode Corvinge, Precious Stones, Ebony Elephants, Crofts, Watrh, Batik Sarongs. 27 Middle Rood Telephone: ***** Singapore. TRAVEL GUIDE pte. Ltd. CHARTERED FLIGHTS TO LONDON THRICE WEEKLY, BY BRITISH CALEDONIAN. WORLD WIDE AIRLINES TICKETING 55, BLK, 10, CHIN SWU ROAD. S'PORE TIL: *****1/2 TUITION477 words
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Advertisement503 1972-07-04 15 APPOINTMENTS i HOTEL CONTROLLER HOLIDAY INN INTERNATIONAL SEEKING A QUALIFIED ACCOUNTANT TO CONTROL ALL ASPECTS OF THE COMPANY'S FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE SINGAPORE HOLIDAY INN HOTEL. The successful candidate will be between 28-40 years of age with good educational background administrative ability. Must have excellent command of spoken/written English and503 words
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Article, Illustration1217 1972-07-04 16 cominc to grips Although the study of the true "empty" art of fighting encompasses many diverse facets, modern day study of these fighting systems is concerned mainly with the mastery of self defence without weapons. But In days of yore, true students of the mart al arts1,217 words
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Article176 1972-07-04 16 Our motor racing queen, Anne Wong, yesterday returned home from the Indonesian Grand Prix with another feather In her cap. She won the GP with her faithful black and yellow BLMC Mini Cooper S from a small field of 12 saloon cars in the 15-lap race176 words
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Article79 1972-07-04 16 New York, Tuesday. Mark Donohue's Porsche came apart yesterday on the back straight in private practice and hurtled off the course at 160 miles (257 kms) an hour, but Donohue was not seriously Injured. Hie 35-year-old driver suffered pulled ligaments In his right knee leaping from79 words
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579 1972-07-04 16 SONNY YAP - By SONNY YAP Volunteers made a clean sweep of the Vigilante Corps annual marksmanship competition at VC headquarters over the weekend when they won all events in both air rifle and pistol. Pushing all challenges aside, they blazed to victory in the579 words
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Article312 1972-07-04 16 The Singapore Softball Association will open its new season with the annual knockout championships starting on Saturday. There will be no handi cap in the knockout which will be divided into the men's senior and Junior, and the women's open. All matches will be played at312 words
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Commerce and Finance
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324 1972-07-04 16 UPI and Reuter London, Tuesday Mr. Jean- Francois Demau, a European Common Market commissioner, ye st eraay urged new procedures to mcrease tne export earnings of tne less developed countries. "We must invent something to correct present trends and to give aUPI and Reuter - 324 words
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Article33 1972-07-04 16 Asia Pacific Capital Corporation Limited, a regional merchant bank jointly owned by the First National City Bank of New York and Fuji Bank of Tokyo, has opened a branch in Singapore.33 words
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203 1972-07-04 16 Reuter London, Tuesday. The market closed very firm yesterday on weekend Press comment and technical factors, sources said, although currency and Inflationary problems limited trading. At 3 p.m. the Financial Times index was up 9.2 at 489.8. Leading industrials closed with gains of upReuter - 203 words
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Article, Illustration198 1972-07-04 16 Activity in the share market was badly affected by a power failure in the Singapore trading room of the Stock Exchange from 11*15 a.m. to about 3.10 pjn. yesterday. Volume traded declined to 2 million shares worth $3.7 million, bat share prices in general advanced marginally. There was198 words
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120 1972-07-04 16 slides to new low against dollar London, Tuesday.—Sterling's value against the dollar dropped by anotner 2.10 cents yesterday, taking the British currency down to a new low of U552.4215. Not much business was transacted but pressure on sterling was sufficiently worrying, according to some dealers, to encourage the Bank of120 words
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Article215 1972-07-04 16 United Press International New York, Tuesday.—The stock market closed mixed to slightly higher yesterday In the slowest trading on the New York Stock Exchange in nearly eight months. The Dow Jones industrial average of 30 selected bluechip stocks was off 0.37 at 928.66 at the close.United Press International - 215 words
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Article243 1972-07-04 16 Allied Chem 29 V, Alcoa 48 Am Brands 46% Am Can 34 >4 Am Motors AT A T 41% A ft P 7% Anaconda 17% Avon Pd Beth C*eel 28 Mi Boeteg 21% Caterp Trac 60 Chrysler 30% Coc-Oola 133% Oont. Oil 26 >4 Control Data 76%243 words
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Miscellaneous124 1972-07-04 16 by Ken Bald THERE'S GRADUAL WITHDRAW*!... METHADONE.. ANP THERE'S •COLD TURKEY.' Tit-rSTrrr. COLD TURKEY... THAT MEANS JUST STOPPING... MO MATTER WHAT/ DR. KILDARE L!iß I WANTED TO TALK TO /OU ALONE NOT BECAUSE I PONT THINK TONY'S SINCERE ANP MDNPERFUL BUT... B f 4 fi BECAUSE I WANT TO SET124 words
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Article, Illustration400 1972-07-04 17 horses marked with a Boy Wonder led into the straight, with Peak of Perfection steadily gaining on mm. Then with a furlong to go Anonymous came with a storm™n n a thrilling finish Anonymous got up in the last stride to >2L Perfection by a nose.400 words
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Article276 1972-07-04 17 By Bine Peter Lowland Chief went like a winner on a good track at Buklt Tim ah this morning. With apprentice David Kwong up Lowland Chief sprinted oyer 3f in 36, finishing well on the bit. Newcomer Eoyal Sonata showed galloping ability when he ran276 words
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Article579 1972-07-04 17 London, Tuesday The Wimbledon stage Is set for a classic first meeting tomorrow between Evonne Goolagong and Chris Evert, the top two youngsters In women's tennis. Miss Goolagong, 20-year-old relimins chamDplon from Australia, yesterday was below her peak but beat French international Francolse Durr 8-6579 words
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Article122 1972-07-04 17 New York, Tuesday. Australian David Graham sank a 10-foot par putt on the second sudden death hole yesterday to defeat countryman Bruce Devlin and capture the US$3O,OOO first prize In the US$l5O,OOO Cleveland Open golf tournament. Graham, In winning his first PGA tour event, had a122 words
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Article131 1972-07-04 17 The Singapore Schools Sports Council has accepted Hong Kong's invitation to compete in the triangular swimming meet with Thailand on August 4 and 5 in the colony. The SSSC last week replied to the Hong Kong Schools Sports Committee's invitation two months ago, confirming131 words
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Article52 1972-07-04 17 Munich, Germany, Tuesday.—A record 10,500 athletes are scheduled to compete In the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, the Munich organizing committee said yesterday. The committee said 123 of the world's 131 National Olympic Organisations had submitted lists giving the number of participants for the Aug. 26-Bept.52 words
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Article44 1972-07-04 17 Bydn e y, Tues.— Spaniard Fernanb Ochoa, who won the men's Slalom gold medal at the Winter Olympics in Sapporo, Japan last Pebruary, is to oompete In an International ski series In Australia later this year, It was announced yesterday.44 words
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Article33 1972-07-04 17 La Btafe. Tuesday Erik van Linden of Belgium woo the second road lap of the 1973 Tour de France bicycle race yesterday, but Frenchman CyrUlekept the overall leader's yellow jersey.33 words
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Article, Illustration56 1972-07-04 17 of the United States throws his left arm clear of the bar as he sails over 18 ft. 5| in. for a new world record in the pole vault. Seagren broke his own world mark while competing: in Olympic trials at Eugene in Oregan United Press International radioUnited Press International radio picture. - 56 words
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Article510 1972-07-04 17 London, Tuesday. After two declarations and a dashing 57 from their captain Keith Stackpole had put the Australians in sight of victory over Somerset at Bath, Rain ruined their hopes when they were 29 short of their target with six wickets and 42 balls to510 words
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Article22 1972-07-04 17 Singapore Recreation Club will play a friendly soccer match against Foreign Affairs Ministry at the Padang today at 5.15 p.m.22 words
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Article73 1972-07-04 17 Hong Kong, Tuesday.— The government announced yesterday it will help pay for sending two local school basketball teams to the Asian schools international basketball championship in Singapore July 24-29. The grant of HK$l5,OOO (about U552,586) followed a request from the Hong Kong and the73 words
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Miscellaneous277 1972-07-04 17 NEW NATION CROSSWORD ■iihi ran 10 Make a system of laws. 11 Texas shrine. 12 Outlaw elephant. 13 Iron. 15 Jackknifed. 21 European capital. 23 Table tennis sound effect. 25 Erected. 27 Famous Mona. 28 Crust formed by mineral springs. 29 Range of vision. 31 Malicious destroyer. 32 Orange-like fruit.277 words
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Back Page TUESDAY
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129 1972-07-04 18 Melbourne Herald A medical officer in England said that it would be a good idea to sell contraceptives in school tuckshops. Dr. Tony Graham said: "However distasteful this may seem to many people, it is surely better than relying on easy abortions."Melbourne Herald - 129 words
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180 1972-07-04 18 Melbourne Herald Scotsman Ray Hannah confused search operations at Orly Airport, Paris, during a hijack alert. Thirty three year old Ray flew into the airport wearing his kilt—and armed guards could not decide whether to treat him as a man in aMelbourne Herald - 180 words
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Article46 1972-07-04 18 AH FOOK: Today is American Independence Day. People seem to forget that the Americans were the first big antiimperialist revolutionaries 177 C was 12 years before the French Revolution and nearly 150 years before the Russian Revolution. ME I LIN: Times change, don't they?46 words
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Article, Illustration76 1972-07-04 18 Here's a pair of eyes and a pretty face that is sure to capture anybody's attention. And they belong to a beautiful sixteen year-old, Molly Tan, who works at the Shalimar restaurant at the Tanglin Shopping complex. She looks forward to the day whenPicture by Jerry Seh. - 76 words
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Article59 1972-07-04 18 A strange humming noise inside a woman's make-up bag created a stir at Orly Airport in Paris. Suspense grew as officials waited for explosives experts to arrive for the Investigation. Once upon the scene, the specialists took every precaution in opening the traveller's suitcase, only to find a59 words
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296 1972-07-04 18 LEARNING WHILE EARNING A LIVING Britain is far ahead of most of the countries of western Europe, including socially advanced Sweden, in the percentage of working-class students who progress to higher education, according to a report published here recently. A sampling of 19 countries, including296 words
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Article198 1972-07-04 18 Today is Tuesday, July 4. the 186 th day of 1972 with 180 to follow. This Is American Independence Day, the 198 th anniversary of Its Independence. THE MOON: Between last quarter and new phase. THE MORNING STARS: Venus and Saturn. THE EVENING STARS: Mercury, Mars and Jupiter. Those198 words
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Article114 1972-07-04 18 William Jones of San Francisco says he was so jumpy during a holdup attempt that he accidentally shot himself. Jones, a night gas station attendant, told police that a motorist drove up and said: "Fill it up. And while you're at it give me all114 words
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Article64 1972-07-04 18 Four Indian members of the self-proclaimed Independent Hopl nation In Arizona have entered Denmark on home-made passports. An Introductory letter from the American Embassy In Stockholm, Sweden, where the quartet had attended the United Nations Environment Conference, helped Thomas Banyaca and his friends past immigration and customs officers64 words
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Advertisement92 1972-07-04 18 Sblikan i r hi treasured and guaranteed i if L if Available only at leading Pen Dealers and Departmental Stores Sole Agents Service Station M.PRAGER (PTE) LTD Singapore Kuala Lumpur COLOR L.AB PENANG SINGAPORE What'* Your Problem? A colour photo-finishing laboratory. Colour Photo Printing and Processing Equipments. For consultation please92 words
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Miscellaneous460 1972-07-04 18 5 Siagapara 3.00 Opening and Where the Heart Is 3.20 For the Family (M) 3.40 A Diary of Events In Singapore this Week (If) 3.45 South-East Asia Thailand (M) 4.00 Peyton Place (Rpt) 4.40 Close. 6.00 Opening and Count of Monte Crlsto The Carbonari 6.30 News In Brief 6.35 South-East460 words
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Miscellaneous475 1972-07-04 18 Trust your lucky star IF irs YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you find it exceedingly difficult to stand up to adverse criticism, regardless of bow mild or even bow accidental. You believe in what you are doing, but you find that belief quickly shaken when others fail to be impressed sufficiently475 words
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