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Title Section18 1972-07-05 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Price 15 cents Wednesday evening, July 5, 1972 No. 449 SINGAPORE WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 197218 words
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Article83 1972-07-05 1 Trading was light and scattered in the share market this morning. Prices generally moved up marginally. Public Bank gained a cent to $1.56 while Malayan Banking and DJ3.S. remained at $3.42 and $1.68 respectively. Ajinomoto made two cents to $2.66, Paper Industries two cents to $1.48, Veneer83 words
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Article12 1972-07-05 1 Police reported 58 accidents yesterday. Seven were serious, one fatal.12 words
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Article19 1972-07-05 1 Today tin was traded at $622 (up $1), with a turnover of 205 tons (down 34 tons).19 words
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Article35 1972-07-05 1 LATE NEWS Tokyo, Wednesday.—One man was killed in a landslide caused by torrential rains and more than 1,000 houses were damaged by flooding in Shikoku island, southern Japan, police said today.35 words
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Article, Illustration329 1972-07-05 1 UPI and Reuter Reykjavik, Wednesday The start of the world-title chess tournament between Russia's Boris Spassky and his American chellenger Bobby Fischer was again postponed yesterday—this time because Spassky refused to play. Spassky, according to Russian sources, considers that Fischer Insulted him and hisUPI and Reuter - 329 words
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Article303 1972-07-05 1 CID hot on trail of the men behind the bogus firms The CID have recovered more than $80,000 worth of goods part of the recent $600,000 worth delivered to 12 bogus companies—in a series of raids throughout the island. The goods were recovered from more than303 words
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347 1972-07-05 1 Mr. Kakuei Tanaka, who worked his way up from farm boy to a powerful pro-American politician, became the new Japanese Prime Minister today. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party held a special convention today to elect Mr. Tanaka new party president, the post which automatically347 words
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Article31 1972-07-05 1 Nicosia, Wednesday. Indian President V. V. Girl, who Is on his way to Yugoslavia, arrived here yesterday for an overnight stay at the presidential palace as guest of Archbishop31 words
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197 1972-07-05 1 A dozen waves of highflying 852s battered communist positions surrounding Quang Tri with nearly 4,000 bombs last night, clearing a path for South Vietnamese soldiers to follow a commando team Inside the province capital. A US Command spokesman in Saigon said the huge197 words
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221 1972-07-05 1 The Stock Exchange of Malaysia and Singapore today confirmed that .Eraser and Company will be allowed to settle accounts with their clients during their month's suspension, which began today. The exchange's deputy chairman. Mr. Ng Soo Peng, said this move was being taken to221 words
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86 1972-07-05 1 Jakarta, Wednesday Officials from Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia today held their final talks on the problems of safety of navigation through the Straits of Malacca. Conference sources said a committee set up yesterday would give its views on technical matters regarding passage through the86 words
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Article, Illustration252 1972-07-05 1 Lim Kee Chan - By Lim Kee Chan Graeme Lawrence, the New Zealand motor-racing ace who has not yet fully recovered from his accident during the New Zealand Grand Prix in January, said this morning that he would be back to try to regain his title252 words
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Advertisement198 1972-07-05 1 inSIDE^ Toonv PAGE 3 Court .ic t1 on to recover (hit fund money 4: Y o u r dns; and h t sjood breed mt.ins PAGE 6 The r c e tK.it srts the cap on human adventure. PAGE *y Air tr.in sportation in South East Asia. PAGE 10. A!»198 words
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Advertisement29 1972-07-05 1 I %s W X W J Li STRETCHES RtQHT FROM ORCHARD RO. TO PENANO RO. 59, ORCHARD ROAD, TEL :*****1 Open to Bpm Moa-FrL UNIVERSAL CARS know Ford better29 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous12 1972-07-05 1 Forecast Weather outlook between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. today: No rain.12 words
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Article, Illustration228 1972-07-05 2 All through the night, she paced the hospital corridors asking herself one question: "What am I going to do if he dies." Che Maimunah, 23, Is the wife of Mohammed Sainar, who was injured In yesterday's Sembawang Shipyard blast. Her husband has been placed228 words
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171 1972-07-05 2 A detailed report on the events leading to the grounding of the Shell supertanker Myrtea off Pulau Bukom on June 25 will be submitted to the Minister for Communications soon. It will make recommendations on how to prevent a recurrence of the incident.171 words
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Article71 1972-07-05 2 Mr. V. Jayakody, NTUC's secretary for organisation and administration, will meet 12 union leaders of 19.600 public daily-rated wdrkers at 2.30 pjn. today to discuss the new wage structure which has been accepted by the government Mr. Jayakody said: 'The meeting Is to tell them71 words
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Article33 1972-07-05 2 The Adult Education Board and Reglstery of Vehicles will conduct a course on Guide to Highway Code Examinations at the Geylang English School on Monday. The fee is $10 a. person.33 words
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242 1972-07-05 2 Hundreds of people including children turned up at 13 community centres this morning to queue for $3 tickets see China's top table tennis team three days before it is scheduled to go into action. Some came with their families. Others cycled242 words
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Article65 1972-07-05 2 Mr. Tan Kim Choon has been elected president of the Singapore Institute of Surveyors. The other officials are Mr. JA. Philips (vicepresident), Mr. Ng Thin Wah (secretary) and Mr. Yap Eng Bok (treasurer). .The foolowlng are council members: Mr. Seah Mong Hee, Mr. C. Tiruchelvarayan, Mr. Lee65 words
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Article35 1972-07-05 2 Sixty-one trainees will attend the last session of the first International folk dance trainers' course, sponsored by the People's Association and organised by the Federation of Boys' Clubs on Friday from 8 p.m.35 words
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Article31 1972-07-05 2 A 10-week course on motor car maintenance and repair will be held at the Keat Adult Education Centre soon. Details are obtainable from the AEB office in Calrnhill Road.31 words
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Article311 1972-07-05 2 'A wise business move* The newly-launched campaign to promote quality consciousness and reliability of Singapore's work-force has met with an overwhelming and enthus i a st i c response in business circles. The various Chambers of Commerce and the manufacturing sector welcome the campaign311 words
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Article39 1972-07-05 2 The Air Travel Club will hold Its annual dance at the Hilton's Ballroom on Aug. 8 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Highlight of the evening will be the selection of the "ATC Queen 1972."39 words
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Article40 1972-07-05 2 The Amb a s s ador for France, Mr. Marcel Flory, and Mrs. Flory will hold a reception to celebrate the French National Day at their residence in Gallop Road on July 14 from 7 to 9 p.m.40 words
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Article64 1972-07-05 2 Mr. Khoo Kay Thong was re-elected president of the Singapore Government Shorthand Writers' Association at Its 10th annual general meeting. Other officials are: Mr. Mega Sundram, vice-presi-dent; Mr. Chua Seng Chong, secretary; Mr. Albert Llm Chong TCni treasurer. Committee members: Mr. Harold Ho, Miss Sharif ah blnte Alsagoff.64 words
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268 1972-07-05 2 The police are determined to "book" their 1000 th courteous driver and this time they are making sure that there is not going to be any hitch. They are now waiting for the National Safety First Council to send them 400 forms268 words
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Article38 1972-07-05 2 The Member of Parliament for Anson, Mr. P. Oovlndasamy .will officiate at the opening of the Tamil Library at Dunman Seconon BatOßU tOT the library, the grst of its kind in the Katong district were dona-38 words
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Article29 1972-07-05 2 British Overseas Airways will hold a luncheon at the Jasmine Room. Shangri-La Hotel, to Introduce Mr. Charles Pollock, manager for Singapore and next Wednesday at 12.30 pjn.29 words
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Advertisement280 1972-07-05 2 1 ORIENTAL 1 TRAVEL, SERVICE 2 29, PRINSEP STREET (OPP. ROV) ***** 6A, J PAHANG (JOHORE) 2976 A: EAST MALAYSIA: 7 DAYS $135/- 5 (Air-conditioned bus) depart: Every Monday 2 Sunday C J B: PENANG/CAMERON HIGHLAND: 5 DAYS 3 S $69.90/- depart: Every Wednesday 4 DAYS/5 z NIGHTS $59.50. 3280 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous148 1972-07-05 2 mm Temperatures In world cities yesterday: Hong Kong 32-27 C Manila 32-24 C Kuala Lumpur 33-22 C Bangkok 33-24 C Talpeh 34-24 C Tokyo 29-23 C Jakarta 33-25 C Naha 32-25 C Paris 20-14 C New York 27-19 C Sydney 16-7 C Melbourne 11-7 C Canberra 11-minus 1C Perth 14-8148 words
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Miscellaneous124 1972-07-05 2 Today's winning number *****2 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 your identity card124 words
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Miscellaneous411 1972-07-05 2 HRPPEnincs WHAT'S ON TODAY Mr. Llm Kim San, the Minister for Education, will open the SEMINAR ON INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS for English Language teaching at the SEAMEO Regional English Language Centre in Orange Qrove Road at 4 p.m. A forum will be held In conjunction with the MONTH FOR THE HANDICAPPED411 words
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Article, Illustration201 1972-07-05 3 Violet Oon - By Violet Oon This year's National Day parade will have a touch of carnival atmosphere with the inclusion of floats, balloons and birds. The organisers plan a flying start to the parade with the release of 30,000 balloons. A contingent of floats will bring201 words
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271 1972-07-05 3 Subscribers must file writs Subscribers to the 10 chit fund companies closed down by the government recently will have to take civil court action to recover their money. The subscribers will have ta file their writs in the High Court to wind up271 words
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Article154 1972-07-05 3 A group of Australian servicemen's wives yesterday helped make life a little easier for children at the Singapore Association for the Blind. They presented a cheque for $350 to purchase a Braille typewriter for the association. At the ceremony at the association's headquarters in154 words
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Advertisement178 1972-07-05 3 X :4k Nesw have taken the wry new process that locks in H|itgflflfr. &ie for you *> release, afonu&fcoeatst fTm the roasted, ground ..Full, rim* beans with that. items are percolated in gum unmistakable fragrance coffee* pots ,to the exact demandedby coffee con- tlApmmt when fullness of > noisseurSiThisis the178 words
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Miscellaneous382 1972-07-05 3 The top prize to clerk... To win a prize in our new quiz, you have to name the object shown from an unusual angle in today's picture. Last Friday's picture showed a stone decoration at the Merlin Hotel in Beach Road. The first prize of $15 goes to Mr. Raymond382 words
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In Person
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Article, Illustration610 1972-07-05 4 Conducted by Ruth Moses, Tel: *****1 VOLUNTEER helpers manning the gate to the National Theatre, where a variety show was on last Friday, were Just a small example of the hard work that was put into the show. Organised by the610 words
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Article480 1972-07-05 4 From the DOG HOUSE By PG I am frequently astonished by the lack of interest shown by people in the expensive dogs they have purchased. I don't mean that they don't look after them but that they don't make any attempt to learn something480 words
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Article, Illustration45 1972-07-05 4 Looking very smart in her black and white coat of for is three-year-old Penny (above). Spayed and protected against dis- temper, she is this week's dog for adoption. If you are interested, please call at the SPCA, 151 Orchard Road, or ring *****9.45 words
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Advertisement111 1972-07-05 4 a u v;\U far faakiw trrag dacaratiag, larga, daar illwtratiaaa, atap-by-ataf dirattiaaatha ceaplata sawiag hMk! Aa latfcaritatWa, ap-ta-data gaida far bagiawra aa wall aa axpar* iaacad aavara. Fraa cattiag iad sawiag a aiapia draw pattara ta tailariag tha Mat aiadara dwigwra' faafciaw. Thara ia a aactiaa w Haaa lacafitiag, eartaiw,111 words
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Article, Illustration174 1972-07-05 5 Accounts clerk Susie Toh (above) Is an early bird. She Is already grooming up for a beauty contest which Is not due until next month. That, she says, Is because she Intends to make It her first-time-out win. Susie, 22, who works in174 words
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Article40 1972-07-05 5 Havana, Wednesday.— Thirty-three people died when the bus in which they were riding fell into a gully and caught fire. Five people were seriously injured in the accident on Saturday in Cuba's eastern Oriente province.40 words
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Article44 1972-07-05 5 Police raided two houses in Lim Chu Kang area yesterday and recovered 355 orchid plants, believed to be stolen from several nurseries recently. The raids followed a tipoff from a member of the public. No arrest was made. Police are investigating.44 words
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598 1972-07-05 5 Lecturer cites govt's strength as a reason Peking has no illusions about the prospects for a revolutionary upheaval in Singapore in view of the government's strong position and the disunity and inefficiency of the opposition. This is the opinion of Dr. Ulrich Grundler, a598 words
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394 1972-07-05 5 The recent concern over the Straits of Malacca was due largely to the fear that it might be used for the transit of nuclear delivery vehicles, an Indonesian professor said here today. In a paper on Neutralisation in South-East Asia, given at the394 words
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362 1972-07-05 5 Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday Laws against drug abuse can serve as an effective deterrent only if society stops sympathising with smugglers, traffickers, pushers and pedlars. Inche Mohamed Sharlff bin Mohamed, director of the Criminal Investigation Department, said quite often the promoters were not addicts362 words
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168 1972-07-05 5 Japanese stewardesses on board Malaysia-Singapore Airlines have discarded their traditional kimonos as their "greeting costume." Reason: After almost four years, MSA has decided that they are cumbersome and Inconvenient as the air hostesses had to switch to sarong kebayas moments before the planes168 words
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Article55 1972-07-05 5 Ottawa, Wednesday.—Air Canada last night cancelled Its four options to buy the Anglo-French Concorde supersonic jetliner. Mr. Yves Pratte, the airline's board chairman, said an extensive marketing survey coupled with an exhaustive operational evaluation of the aircraft, indicated the Concorde now was not suitable for the55 words
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137 1972-07-05 5 A student nurse, Miss Shirley Lee has lost her suitcase —the result of a mix-up by a porter. And she appealed to the finder to return it to her at 24 Old Thomson Road or by telephoning her at *****9. She 1s offering137 words
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Article63 1972-07-05 5 The National Book Development Council of Singapore will hold a lecture on Books for Children, on Saturday at 5 p.m. In the National Library lecture hall. The lecture, the fifth in the council's International Book Tear lecture series on Books For All, will be given by Mr.63 words
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Article48 1972-07-05 5 Melbourne, Wednesday.— Australia will stop any training activities in the country by Croatian Ustashl terrorists, Federal AttorneyGeneral Ivor Greenwood said last night. He told reporters there would be an urgent investigation of allegations that Ustashl were being trained in Australia for operations fa Yugoslavia.48 words
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Advertisement23 1972-07-05 5 CHICKEN CUTLET CHIMAY rVE^Z fSOM g 0 AY MINUTE STEAK CHASSEUR \0 GRILLED I KAN KURAU ■jrpay c&* ROAST BEEF 4 YORKSHIRE PUDDING23 words
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Advertisement134 1972-07-05 5 M FAR ooki*tlf or §t--9 I »3#. :j!.x *h* V J* I i K In the same series as the popular CHINESE COOKING FOR PLEA SURE this new bock is full of authentic recipes for fresh appe tismg simple and tasty food from the East There are recipes for hot134 words
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Advertisement131 1972-07-05 5 Sriangor Piwtir, th® brmd nvm for quality pewter is indivkkiaHy handcrafted by maatar craftaman from 97% Straits refined tin and guaranteed by the "Pewtermaker-at-the-Anvif" trade-mark. Functional aa they are decorative the beauty of quality pewter Always insist on Calangor Pewter the finest there ia in Avaiable From Al Authorieed Paalara.131 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration849 1972-07-05 6 John Hay - THE URGE TO HAVE AN IDEA. AN IDEAL OR AMBITION AND TO PROVE THE IDEA RIGHT: SIR FRANCIS From John Hay The Melbourne Herald BRITAIN Sir Francis Chichester now out of the running took 100 eggs and a load of tapiocaThe Melbourne Herald - 849 words
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Article, Illustration730 1972-07-05 6 B. Ronquillo - From B. Ronquillo PHILIPPINES The failure of the Marcos administration and its national police or security forces in the field to prevent armed encounters between Muslims and Christians in Mindanao since a year or two ago has allowed the law and730 words
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373 1972-07-05 6 Richard Reston - From Richard Reston Los Angeles Times Tucked away In a nondescript corner* of the State Department is a suite of rooms identified only as the Office of Public Safety. A picture of the late Robert P. Kennedy hangs on the wall, fl, reminder to the'Los Angeles Times - 373 words
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Article, Illustration310 1972-07-05 6 V. K. Chin - From V. K. Chin MALAYSIA The Anti-Corruption Agency is to be reorganised so that new methods can be introduced to discourage people from the "payola" habit. The most important aspect of the proposed reorganisation is that the Agency should be free from red310 words
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THE VOICE OF THE PRESS
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Article633 1972-07-05 6 What other newspapers are saying: SINGAPORE'S FOREIGN POLICY: Singapore's foreign policy must not follow the fashion of the big nations', nils Is the conclusion and experience Singapore has gained In foreign affairs, since it achieved independence seven years ago. This being the case, it is time to633 words
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Article292 1972-07-05 6 SCHOOL BOARDS FOR THE RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS: The Kedah government recently issued a directive to ell Islamic religious schools In the state to set up new school manaoement boards. Such things, would be required to think of t*£ subjects to be taught In the religious schools and292 words
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Advertisement181 1972-07-05 6 SHAH'S BEACH MOTEL This is the ideal spot if you are looking for something from the ordinary. A motel near the sea with swimming pool. All desired facilities to make your holiday an interesting and comfortable one. What more, our efficient and courteous staff just crave to offer you their181 words
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387 1972-07-05 7 Reuter Wednesday.— Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah, former Ka*hm< r chief Minister and leader of the Plebiscite Front Party, yesterday said Kashmir may become another Bangladesh if India does not give up the policy of retaining it by force. The 66-year-old Sheikh, addressing a bigReuter - 387 words
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100 1972-07-05 7 Reuter Rome, Wednesday. A wide-ranging reform programme and measures to revive Italy's stagnant economy and curb crime and violence were proposed to Parliament yesterday by the country's new Prime Minister, Slgnor Giullo Andreottl. ij In a 12,000 words policy speech, the 53-year-old Christian DemocratReuter - 100 words
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Article505 1972-07-05 7 'Don't meddle in Korean domestic affairs' call Reuter Hone Kong, Wednesday.— A North Korean official yesterday called for an and to alleged Interference by the United States in Korea's internal affairs following the agreement between Seoul and Pyongyang to move towards eventual reunification. The appealReuter - 505 words
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Article270 1972-07-05 7 United Press International Geneva, Wednesday—The United Nations secretarygeneral, Dr. Kurt Waldhelm, disclosed yesterday that he had played the role of a secret go-between that led to the present agreement between the two Koreas. Dr. Waldhelm expressed satisfaction over the accord reached between North and South Korea. HeUnited Press International - 270 words
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Article, Illustration49 1972-07-05 7 Queen Elizabeth examines the interior of the Anglo-French supersonic airliner Concorde at London's Heathrow Airport with chief test pilot Brian Trubshaw. Although she described the Concorde as ''very elegant/' she did not go for a flight. Reason: Reigning monarchs never fly in prototypes.—UPl picture. UPI picture.UPI picture. - 49 words
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Article236 1972-07-05 7 Reuter Belfast, Wednesday—Negotiations to bring down street barricades across Northern Ireland intensified yesterday hours after the province stood on the brink of civil war. Separate talks between British Government representatives and leaders of the Ulster Defence Association (UDA) and the Irish Republican Army (IRA)Reuter - 236 words
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236 1972-07-05 7 Reuter Jakarta, Wednesday. Hie British Foreign Secretary, Sir Alec DouglasHome said last night that the growing Russian naval presence in the Indian Ocean was a fact of life. The Soviet Union had Increased the number of its ships permanently in the oceanReuter - 236 words
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Article196 1972-07-05 7 Reuter Bonn, Wednesday. France and West Germany agreed here yesterday on the desirability of a West European summit conference and the need to speed up an economic and monetary union of the 10-nation enlarged Common Market. After two days of toplevel talks, French President Georges PompidouReuter - 196 words
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Article27 1972-07-05 7 Tokyo, Wednesday. A Pan American Airliner yesterday made an emergency landing after a telephoned bomb threat was received by airline officials at Osaka international airport.27 words
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137 1972-07-05 7 New York, Wednesday President Nixon views the apparent breakthrough to better relations between North and South Korea as an important by-product of his own efforts to ease tensions between the super powers, White House sources said yesterday. The thaw between the two Korean also137 words
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Article170 1972-07-05 7 United Press International Papeete (Tahiti), Wednesday. France secretly exploded a second nuclear device last Friday and Is planning the third and possibly final—blast of the current series later this month or early August, unofficial reports said yesterday. French officials here and in Paris refused toUnited Press International - 170 words
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185 1972-07-05 7 Reuter New Delhi, Wednesday.— President Nixon's special envoy, Mr. John Connally, has started a series of toplevel meetings In what Is widely regarded as the first major American attempt to repair Indo-American relations. Mr. Connally, until recently US Treasury Secre tary, began work hereReuter - 185 words
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498 1972-07-05 8 The history of most divided countries has been marked by Intense animosity and bitter conflict between the separated parts. India and Pakistan have in the last 20 years settled their wrath in the battlefield on three occasions. North Vietnam and South Vietnam continue to498 words
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'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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Article107 1972-07-05 8 There was a running battle in the press recently between some academic staff members of the University of Malaya accusing Australia of practising discriminatory immigration policies and some Australian residents who defended Canberra. It was not missed by observers that the Australian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur107 words
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Article73 1972-07-05 8 From England comes news that a couple, John and Shirley Butler, have found their own way of beating the rising cost of food—they eat weeds. Their favourite dishes are boiled nettles, cowslip salad, chlckweed omelet and sorrel soup. "We watch what the sheep and hens eat," said73 words
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Article54 1972-07-05 8 Even the roadside hawker stalls have decided! that they must give their customers better service. We have Just learnt that cocktail stirrers taken from some of the posh hotels are being provided at a number of ice-water stalls. It may be worth asking how they got there54 words
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Article, Illustration768 1972-07-05 8 DICK WILSON - DICK WILSON "What a pity all the new buildings are so ugly." I was surprised by my companion's remark. A typical piece of Singapore self-deprecation, I thought. Perhaps re-inforced by insularity, in this case an ignorance768 words
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Letters
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Article153 1972-07-05 8 MARJORIE MUNDEN - MARJORIE MUNDEN As I shall soon be leaving your lovely city, I wanted you to know how much I have enjoyed and appreciated it, as well as the people. I was not prepared upon my arrival a year ago, to find such a clean, beautiful, orderly and153 words
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Article213 1972-07-05 8 I must congratulate the authorities on the way they have eased the traffic along Serangoon Road by the opening of the bridge leading to Bendemeer Road. However, I must, at the same time, deplore the way the authorities have located the bus stops. Along this stretch of213 words
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Article79 1972-07-05 8 M. D - M.D. On behalf of all commuters working at the airport and its vicinity, I appeal to the authorities concerned to look into the worsening situation of service No. 90. Instead of the normal four services between 7 a.m. to 3 ajn. there are now only two services.79 words
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Article74 1972-07-05 8 It would be greatly appreciated if the authorities concerned would kindly consider the extension of service No. 11 from TanJong Pagar Road to Redhlll Estate via Keppel Road, Cantonment Road, Outram Road, Tlong Bahru Road and Redhlll Estate. This would provide a direct service between Bedok and74 words
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Article321 1972-07-05 8 The recent spate of letters on the nursing profession has prompted me to write this letter. My own experience In a medical ward In Thomson Road Hospital was really contrary to what is some- times written in the newspapers. I was admitted for a heart condition and321 words
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Article50 1972-07-05 8 YEONG KUM KEE - YEONG KUM KEE Public Relations Officer, Ministry of National Development, Singapore, 2. With reference to the letter by Concerned (NN, June 10) the Public Works Department is looking into the feasibility of providing an overhead pedestrian bridge at Thomson Road 3 m.s. near Chancery Lane.50 words
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Article181 1972-07-05 8 I refer to the letter (June 28) from the Public Relations Officer of the Public Health Division. I would like to point out that if the owner of the vacant land behind Sembawang Park does not cut off the omrgrown vegetation fortnightly, the efforts of all concerned181 words
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Article111 1972-07-05 8 The letter by Mohd. Sulaiman (NN, June 30) needs a rebuttal. For a -long time movie goers in Singapore have been taken for a ride by our censors and the distributors. What we see in Singapore is 80 per cent of butchered flicks in the name of111 words
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Advertisement136 1972-07-05 8 Write to The Editor, New Nation, Locked Bag 15, GPO, Singapore, 1. Philips RH79O Electronic: A technical triumph in the art of High Fidelity. This sophisticated Hi-Fi AM/FM Stereo Tuner-Amplifier, designed for you by Philips electronics experts, unleashes 120 watts peak power with professional performance standards. Cash $795 Electronic touch-control136 words
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Miscellaneous7 1972-07-05 8 S/y MW7K MTHYm, SIX mhths (J/THMS HouSTWr?7 words
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Article, Illustration1553 1972-07-05 9 of q three part series New Nation today takes a look at air transportation in South-East Asia through extracts from the $8.7 million, 18-month Asian Development Bank's survey of transportation in this region. This presentation is made through the courtesy of the ADB and the consultants, headed by Arthur1,553 words
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332 1972-07-05 9 One other set of policy Issues in the aviation field was given careful attention in the Regional Trasport Survey. the role of the regional (flag carrier) airlines. The important role that air transport plays in modern life makes it essential that each country in the region332 words
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Article855 1972-07-05 9 The prospects for co-operation in regional air transportation appear to be good. Among the areas where regional cooperation in the aviation field is seen as worth developing are the following: Harmonising the approach to negotiation of bilateral agreements on landing rights with countries outside the region.855 words
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Article740 1972-07-05 9 There is considerable interest in the region in .the possibility of organising and operating a truly regional airline, jointly owned by a number, if not all, of the Regional Transport Survey countries. After careful review, however, we have concluded that this is at best a740 words
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SHOWBIZ
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Article, Illustration2348 1972-07-05 10 Digby Diehl - From Digby Diehl Los Angeles Times This year Alfred Hitchcock celebrates half a century in the motion picture business with his 52nd film, Frenzy. The 72-year-old master of suspense has become a cinematic legend whose familiar profile, dry British wit and IronicLos Angeles Times - 2,348 words
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Article, Illustration292 1972-07-05 10 Violet Oon - By Violet Oon It augers well for theatre in Singapore that two of our prominent theatre dubs are pooling their resources for their yearend production of The Wizard of Oz. The Sceneahifters, wellknown for their musical productions, and the Stage Club, equally famous for292 words
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Article, Illustration364 1972-07-05 10 Peter Ong - By Peter Ong People don't give names to pop groups for nothing. For instance, the Rolling Btones, are worth every bit of the tag: the "greatest rock and roll band." And so are so many other groups. People's opinions dont differ in South-East Asia. In Bangkok,364 words
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Article, Illustration191 1972-07-05 10 Now It's the Mandarin Hotel that's following the pace. They have "Imported" a gypsy quartet straight from Hungary. Gypsy music first stormed Into Singapore hotels about a year ago when the Shan-grl-La Hotel brought in a trio to play at their Golden Peacock restaurant.191 words
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Article, Illustration406 1972-07-05 11 Mary Lee - Presented by Mary Lee There's a great deal more to Sin-gapore-made garments than cotton under shirts and shorts, coarsely knitted jumpers and T-shirts. In fact, there's quite a collection of highly fashionable outfits carrying, not "Made In Singapore" labels, but tags like Saks Fifth Avenue andPhotographed by SULAIMAN ISMAIL. - 406 words
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Article1027 1972-07-05 11 TRISH SHEPPARD - The superficial competitive spirit is on the way out TRISH SHEPPARD This started out to be a piece on why women don't like other women. The idea has been rumbling around in my head for some considerable time. The catalyst was a recent visit to an1,027 words
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Article, Illustration651 1972-07-05 11 MAGGI KOH - antiques MAGGI KOH You don't see much Chinoiserie out here but recently I came across two examples of what I suppose could be classified under that heading. The term strictly applies to articles of European manufacture which are not absolute copies of Chinese style and design but651 words
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Advertisement303 1972-07-05 11 jThe Southeast Asian Regional Transport Survey, Seven Southeast Asian countries Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, BBCTSffITfIH Thailand, Laos, the Republic of Vietnam, and the Philippines asked the Asian Development Bank to make a comprehensive assessment of the existing transport systems and their future development BHHHH requirements both between and within their countries.303 words
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501 1972-07-05 12 Reuter Bonn, Wednesday Nftw uncertainty gripped the international monetary scene yesterday, forcing the US dollar down towards its floor in most European centres. With West Germany braced for another possible large-scale Inflow of speculative funds, government sources said In Bonn last nightReuter - 501 words
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Article190 1972-07-05 12 An Australian naval architects firm is helping Singapore shipyards with new vessel designs. Sea Transport Design Pty. Ltd.. has designed vessels worth more than $32 million since opening a Singapore office in January 1970. Sea Transport Design wihch will be an exhibitor at the Oil Search Equipment190 words
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133 1972-07-05 12 Reuter London, Wednesday The International Tin Council yesterday announced new floor and celling prices under the International Tin Agreement to offset the effect of sterling's lowered value since it was floated. Because of the pound's floating, prices will be fixed in Malaysian dollarsReuter - 133 words
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Article72 1972-07-05 12 A Japanese firm has been awarded a $2.2 million contract to Install 28 escalators in Plaza Singapura, an of-flce-cum-shopping complex in Orchard Road. This is believed to be the largest contract for escalators for a single building in the South-East Asian region. The building, a Development72 words
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Article, Illustration168 1972-07-05 12 The dure market was moderately active yesterday, with widespread support for many Industrial coon ten wh'ch recorded total turnover of 2.1 mlllon shares. Prices in industr'al and hotel sections advanced marginally. Many second liners Including Far East Levinrston, Hume Malaysia, Malayan Cement, Malayawata, Tractors and Ye© Hlap Seng168 words
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270 1972-07-05 12 Bharathi Mohan - By Bharathi Mohan Some 30 delegates from the ASEAN committee of central banks and monetary authorities will meet here tomorrow to discuss regional co-operation in banking and finance. The five-day meeting will be the committee's first. Its formation was proposed by the270 words
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162 1972-07-05 12 John Kam - By John Kam Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday The bicycle boom in American has enabled a local bicycle assembler to win a $3 million order. Raleigh Cycle (Malaysia) which secured the order will be be making the shipments between now and December. Its commercial director,162 words
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Article113 1972-07-05 12 Mekatronlcs Singapore, manufacturers of re-condi-tioned television tubes, announced the official opening of their factorv in Boon Keng Road on Saturday. Mekatronlcs production of re-condltioned cathoderay television tubes will be initially geared to supply the home market where there is a high demand by the113 words
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Article189 1972-07-05 12 Reuter London, Wednesday—The market closed quietly steady yesterday with most Issues trading narrowly. -At 3 p.m. the Financial Times Index was up 0.7 at 490.0 compared to a day's high of 491.9. Leading Industrial equities were narrowly mixed. Unilever lost around Bp. Fisons gained and ICIReuter - 189 words
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Article, Illustration214 1972-07-05 12 Mr. A. Vom Hofe, Lufthansa's manager for Singapore. Malaysia and Brunei. has returned from a business- cum-hollday visit to Germany where he actively participated In promoting Singapore as a tourist centre and shop pers paradise. According to him. the Olympic Games In Munich due in August will serve as214 words
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Advertisement272 1972-07-05 12 To help raise a floating dock, our man in Hong Kong helped raise $1 million. Thirty years ago a huge floating dock was built in Calcutta and towed to Trincomalee Harbour, Ceylon. There it sank. Gone and almost forgotten. Recently a Taiwan steel and shipbreaking firm heard of it and272 words
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Miscellaneous140 1972-07-05 12 DR. KILDARE S-. i i s=.>J IS TO STOP TAKING DRUGS BY THE COIO TURKEY' ROUTE VERY ROUGH DOCTOR? m jw ItQirJi ij by Ken Bald BREAK OUT A STRAITJACKET... SIZE 6. FROM HERE ON IN V I'M ON A V STRAIGHT TURKEY V PIET/ S" BUT IT'S THE QUICKEST140 words
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Advertisement395 1972-07-05 13 NEW NATION CLASSIFIEDS PHONE *****8 20 A .WORD ANNOUNCEMENTS JOIN JOAN BOOTY for professional model training.* Aiso, charm course for all oges/nationalities. New courses commence 11 th July. Enquiries pUm Tel: *****7/*****3 MAGGIE'S IMPERIAL BEAUTY SHOP in Oberoi Imperial Hotel for your hairdressing, facial appointments. (S'pore) *****6 ext 118 or395 words
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Advertisement335 1972-07-05 13 ACCOMMODATION VACANT JURONG PARK well furnished de tached bungalow $550/-. Near Yarwcod Avenue elegontly furnished detached bungalow $850/. Near Hongkong Pork furnished semi-detached .bungoofw $450/-. Greenleaf Avenue furnished semidetached house $850/-. Off Chancery Lane partially furnished executive detoched bungalow. Large garden $1,500/-. Devonshire Court high-floor furnished apartment $900/-. Holland Court335 words
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Advertisement306 1972-07-05 13 DIST. 10 HOLLAND ROAD 3 bed roomed semi-detoched, telephone, furnished $550, Six months lease only, Dist. 25; semi-detoched servant's room Woodlands Park 3-bed roomed furnished $350. Negotiable; Ban Guan Park 3-bedroomed 2-storey semi-detached 2 bathrooms, *ircond., telephone, unfurnished $750. Tel: *****0 S'pore. DIST. 11 SEMI-DETACHED luxurious tftjngalow near MocRitche Reservoir306 words
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Advertisement548 1972-07-05 13 BEGINNERS SHORTHAND, BOOK-KEEPING, ACCOUNTING, Costing, English, Typewriting. Morning, Afternoon and Evening Classes. Times and days-Short-hand: 11.00 12.00 noon, 2.00 3.00 p.m. 8.30 9.30 p.m. Bookkeeping: 11.00—12.00 noon, 3.00—4.00 p.m. 5.30 6.30 p.m., 6.30 7.30 p.m* 7.30 8.30 p.m. Accounting: 6.30 7.30 p.m. Costing 8.30 9.30 p.m. English: 7.30 8.30 p.m.548 words
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Advertisement581 1972-07-05 13 FOR HIRE U-DRIVE NEW AIRCONDTOONED Mercedes, Dot sun, Toyoto. A Ring *****, Everfine Co (Rent- o-Cor) Pte. Ltd. SIGHT SEEING BUSINESS 24 h hours for only $20/- Joseph Cor Rentol Telephone: *****/***** Singapore. (I P FRESH FLOWERS J GRAND OPENING Special Dis- A count. CoM Merlin Florist for well arranged581 words
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Advertisement593 1972-07-05 13 COSMIC INDUSTRIES (PTE) LTD. (Consumers' Sales Division) offers several lucrative, profitable opportunities for hardworking mole/ female. (Full/port-time independent empolyment). Apply personally 90 Emerald Hill Rood, (Ist floor), S'pore 9. Tel. *****4/*****6/ *****3. REQUIRED PEW DESPATCH CLERICS who have completed Notional Service. Must possess a Motor cycle licence and preferably residing593 words
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Advertisement634 1972-07-05 13 MODERN DISCOVERY TOURS EVE. THURS. FRIDAY PENANG/IPOH 3 DAYS 4 NIGHTS ONLY $49.90. IPOH/OU/KL 2 DAYS 3 NIGHTS ONLY $29.50, EVERY SUN. MONDAY SPECIAL W. MALAYSIA 7 DAYS DELUXE AIR-GOND. COACH ROOMS—SI3S/- C/HIGHLANDS K.L./MALACCA 4 DAYS $65/FRASER'S HILL/PANGKOR ISLANDS/GENT ING HIGHLANDS 5 DAYS DELUXE AIR-COND. COACH $95/-. HAADYAI SONG KHLA634 words
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Advertisement226 1972-07-05 13 VEHICLE WANTED URGENTLY REQUIRED good used cars. Immediate cash paid. Contact 69, Killiney Rood Mr. Tan *****9 Singapore. LATE MODEM PORSCHE 911 S.E. 2.4. Contoct Miss Yec *****4. Daily 9 a.m.—s p.m. VEHICLES FOR SALE 196E DATSUN Pick-up (long chassis) $4,150. 1968 Mazdo Bongo Stationwogen $3,750. H.P. possible. View 30,226 words
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Article567 1972-07-05 14 Sonny Yap - By Sonny Yap Thailand and Cambodia have pledged support for Singapore in her efforts to seek the inclusion of fencing In the Seventh South East Asia Peninsula Games here next year. "Letters from fencing associations in both countries indicate their willingness to back us," announced Mr.567 words
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222 1972-07-05 14 Favourite Anglo Chinese School became the unbeaten champion in the SCA inter school tournament when they thrashed lowly placed Swiss Cottage by eight wickets at Balestier Road yesterday. ACS won four out of five matches while the other ended in a draw with222 words
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Article237 1972-07-05 14 The 25 overs knockout cricket competition for the Barker Trophy will be played from July 8 to August 6. Eleven teams have entered for the competition organised by the Singapore Cricket Association, which is part of the annual Pesta Sukan. Significant absentee from the tournament237 words
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Article98 1972-07-05 14 Plymouth, England, Wednesday The giant French schooner Vendredl 13 was yesterday reported ploughing through the Atlantic only 550 miles from winning the slnglehanded Transatlantic yacht race. Long-haired, 27 yearold Jean Yves Terlaln reported that he was covering some 100-120 miles a day, which should bring98 words
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Article27 1972-07-05 14 Parte, Wednesday East Germany beat Prance by 109.5 points to 98.5 In the first day of their athletics match at Colombes stadium here last night.27 words
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Article, Illustration43 1972-07-05 14 (above) of Tanglin 1 in action against Steven Koh (Police 1) during their B grade league clash at the Tanglin Club last night. David beat Steven 3-0 to set his team up for a 4-0 victory.—Pictures Philip Lim. Pictures Philip Lim.Pictures Philip Lim. - 43 words
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Article1067 1972-07-05 14 JEFFREY LOW - •m SCENE WITH JEFFREY LOW Farrer Park are now definite ly odds-on favourites to beat Pasir Panjang in the Inter Constituencies final on Saturday. The regular Jalan Besar bettors have given Inche Othman Wok's constituency a goal up even before the starting whistle goes at1,067 words
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Article230 1972-07-05 14 New York, Wednesday.—Tom Beaver hurled the fourth one-hitter of his major league career yesterday, allowing only a oneout ninth Innings single to Leron Lee as New York won the opening Independence Day doubleheader 2-0. But San Diego's Derrell Thomas drove in the tiebreaking run in the ninth230 words
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Article138 1972-07-05 14 London, Wednesday Leading London bookmakers William Hill have made American Jack Nicklaus 94 favourite to win the British Open golf championships, starting at Muirfleld, Scotland, on July 12. Nicklaus, who has already won the American Masters and United States Open championships this year, is being well138 words
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Article207 1972-07-05 14 Sonny Yap - By Sonny Yap The Singapore Civil Service Recreation and Sports Council has started a karate course for members at the Toa Payoh training centre. Civil servants who wish to take up the "wav of the fists" are requested to call at the centre which is situated in207 words
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Article71 1972-07-05 14 London, Wednesday Gary Sobers, the West Indian Test captain, was having an exploratory operation yesterday for the knee injury which has kept him out of cricket for the past two weeks. The original swelling had subsided, but there is still some fluid on the knee. Officials of the71 words
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Article580 1972-07-05 14 London, Wednesday. New Zealander Glenn Turner, a prolific scorer In the recent Test series In the West Indies, completed his fourth successive hundred for Worcestershire against Warwickshire when he made 128 not out In the English county cricket championship yesterday. But In a match of 1003580 words
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Article133 1972-07-05 14 Merlin Plage, France, Wednesday. Eddy Merckx of Belgium yesterday took back the race leader's yellow jersey from Frenchman Cyrille Guimard with a 20 seconds bonus picked up when his Molteni team won the second part of the third stage of the Tour De France bicycle133 words
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Miscellaneous295 1972-07-05 14 NEW NATION CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Divan. 5 Asian desert. 9 Popular attire. 14 Land south of the Caspian. 15 Mister Wister 16 Ration. 17 Calisthenics 19 Money in Warsaw. 20 Fishing leaders. 21 Order to a dachshund 23 Brooder. 24 Foe's Annabel. 25 Nobellst in literature 1947 26 Ball. 27295 words
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2736 1972-07-05 15 SATURDAY CLASS 1 Drv 3 6F ($13,000 $9100 TO WINNER) SFJSPfET 8 VOT (KL Chong) Manaor 4 900 ***** FLEET ARM a (L A Y) Teh Vv» 0090« txm.ixn^l e S :ome) R Breukelen 4 8.11 ***** ™o^inAiir?^sJL. (JOOn) 1 Breukelen 809 4«oot mwo2,736 words
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Article, Illustration315 1972-07-05 15 By Blue Peter Entertainment VIII a stylish winner over 6f last Sunday, did an impressive gallop on a good track at Bukit Timah this morning. Ridden by apprentice Terry Tan the Oakville five-year-old was never off his bit in a 3f run in 411/5 accompanied315 words
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Article, Illustration513 1972-07-05 15 London, Wednesday Stan Smith, the richest corporal In the United States Army, took one giant step towards Wimbledon's 5000 sterling $34,750 top prize when he won through to the semi-finals of the men's singles. The top-seeded American, showing his best form of the tournamentUnited Press International radio picture. - 513 words
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Article113 1972-07-05 15 London, Wednesday. World motor-racing champion Jackie Stewart of Britain is to cut his racing programme by half for the rest of this season on doctor's advice, it was announced here last night Stewart only returned to competition last Sunday when he won the French Formula113 words
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Article100 1972-07-05 15 Brisbane, Wednesday. Women jockeys in four Australian states have asked the Australian Jockey Club to programme 12 all girl events every year, Sydney jockette Mrs. Dulcie Thompson said last night. Speaking at a meeting of girl riders in Brisbane Mrs. Thompson said 28 femaje riders from100 words
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Article38 1972-07-05 15 CENTRAL LEAGUE Yakult 2 Talyo 1 Hiroshima 7 Ctaunichl 0 Yomluri 7 Hanshin 7 (tie 11 inns) PACIFIC LEAGUE Nankal 8 Lotte 7 Kintetsu 3 Toel 2 Nishftetsu vs Hankyu Braves (washed out because of rain)38 words
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Article26 1972-07-05 15 SAFSA B will play Khalsa In a division II hockey clash at Dover Road, 5.15 tomorrow night. Yesterday SAFSA B drew 1-1 with Prisons.26 words
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517 1972-07-05 16 A vital weapon in the war against drug abuse may have been inadvertently provided by an Indian holy man. Maharishi Mahes Yogi, perhaps best known as a temporary spiritual guru of the Beatles, Drought the Indian practice of transcendental meditation to the517 words
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Article, Illustration59 1972-07-05 16 Leon Uris, Arthur Hailey and Harold Robbins add up to a lot of reading and a lot of pleasure for pretty Elizabeth Tan, today's Back-Page girl. She loves reading and they are her favourite authors. Between chapters, she likes to swim and play the piano. Elizabeth is aPicture by MICHAEL KWAN. - 59 words
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Article185 1972-07-05 16 A sociologist In Las Vegas says a White House conference should be called to examine love. "We've had high-level meetings on just about every other subject" Dr. George R. Carpenter said. "What could be more important than love?" Dr. Carpenter, a professor of sociology185 words
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Article78 1972-07-05 16 Washington police are looking for a burglar who dropped into a restaurant one night last week and fixed himself a ham sandwich. The man crashed through the ceiling while ransacking premises on the floor above the restaurant and landed on a table. A startled watchman78 words
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Article60 1972-07-05 16 British prison officers foiled an escape attempt at Maidstone Jail last week when they spotted a hand sticking out of a can full of garbage. One prisoner was found hidden In the garbage and another nearby waiting to climb Into a second can, Just before the60 words
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314 1972-07-05 16 Pang Guek Cheng - The ties that bind —at the bus-stop By Pang Guek Cheng The bus-stop the Inconspicuous little structure on the roadside is a place where many friendships are born. The person who goes everywhere by car or motor-cycle might not think so. But If you are one of those experienced In314 words
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Article176 1972-07-05 16 Today is Wednesday, July the 187 th day of 1972 with 170 to follow. THE MOON: Between last quarter and new phase. 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 showman, P.T.176 words
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Article55 1972-07-05 16 MEI LIN: It's a shame there's had to be so much haggling over the big FischerSpassky chess clash. I thought chess was removed from all that sort of thing. AH FOOK: You're not being practical. Players who make the top in any game should be free to seek55 words
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Article112 1972-07-05 16 Melbourne Herald A town council In London has been left holding the baby. In fact it has been left with three of them. They belong to Mrs. Jill Hills, a councillor, and the council has agreed to pay for a baby sitter while she attendsMelbourne Herald - 112 words
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Miscellaneous421 1972-07-05 16 5 Siigapore 3.00 Opening followed by Housewives' Matinee —Problem Wife (Cantonese film, Pt. 1) 3.45 A Diary of Events In Singapore this Week l c > 3.50 Persembahan Ku—featuring: Salm Kadlr (Rpt) 4.05 Days of Our Lives 4.45 Close 6.05 Opening followed by Space Angel 6.30 News In Brief 6.35421 words
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Miscellaneous542 1972-07-05 16 Trust your lucky star IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today you possess a great sense of the dramatic. Everything that happens to you Is destined to be coloured by that particular trait. Small things that are unimportant to others take on exceptional significance because you see them through your lively542 words
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