New Nation, 6 July 1972
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Title Section18 1972-07-06 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Thursday evening, July 6, 1972 No. 450 Price 15 cents SINGAPORE THURSDAY, JULY 6, 197218 words
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Article10 1972-07-06 1 Police reported 52 accidents yesterday. Eight were serious.10 words
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Article80 1972-07-06 1 The share market was moderately active this morning with, selective dealings mainly in medium and low-priced shares. Prices generally Improved marginally. Malayawata Steel attracted best Interest from $1.94 to $2.00. Malayan Cables rose four cents to $3.34. Veneer Products three cents to $2.70. Malayan Banking two cents80 words
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Article26 1972-07-06 1 NEWS Police this morning said the condition of Mohamed Sainar. who received serious burns in the tanker blast at Sembawang Shipyard on Tuesday, is improving.26 words
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Article, Illustration378 1972-07-06 1 Wee Beng Huat, Lee Yew Meng - Industrial site gutted By Wee Beng Huat, Lee Yew Meng A 90-minute fire this morning swept through a small industrial area in Tanjong Rhu causing an estimated damage of $200,000. The morning fire razed a wooden box factory, a ship chandler's godown and partially destroyed378 words
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Article106 1972-07-06 1 London. Thursday The price of tin soared on the London market yesterday after the International Tin Council had announced emergency measures to compensate for the lower value of sterling since the currency was allowed to float 11 days ago. Last night's price for metal106 words
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Article19 1972-07-06 1 Today tin was traded at $124£ »up 2i». with a turnover of 225 tons (up 20 tons*.19 words
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232 1972-07-06 1 Finance Minister Hon Sui Sen today urged ASEAN countries to follow the example of Malaysia and Singapore In cooperating on crucial monetary matters. In a speech at the first meeting of the ASEAN Committee of Cenfiral Banks and Monetary Authorities which opens232 words
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Article, Illustration525 1972-07-06 1 Bullets fly as FBI thwarts big ransom bid UPI Reuter San Francisco, Thursday Two hijackers and one of their 79 hostage passengers were shot dead yesterday as FBI agents stormed a Boeing 737 jet being held for a $2.4 million ransom here Two otherUPI; Reuter - 525 words
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Article95 1972-07-06 1 United Press International New York. Thursday A 23-year-old college student stabbed his estranged wife and her boyfriend yesterday, then took his infant daughter as hostage at knllepoint and boarded an empty 707 Boeing Jet demanding to be flown 'out of the country." Nearly three hours later. CharlesUnited Press International - 95 words
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Article332 1972-07-06 1 United Press International Saigon, Thursday Communist gunners fired 120 rounds of artillery, rocket and mortars into the former imperial capital of Hue at dawn today in the heaviest shelling of the city since the 1968 Tet offensive. The attack began after two South Vietnamese paratroopUnited Press International - 332 words
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Advertisement94 1972-07-06 1 IHSIDE TODHV PACE 4 K at the cinema PAGE 5. A pl,i nne~ i view of 'Ural resett! ment. PACE 6: Japan at the crossroads of destiny. PACES 8 Cr 9: Educa tion Brr.adsheet: The multip!>2r and invest ment. PACE i 1 Sea transportation in SouthEast Asia. PACE 12: Milestones94 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous12 1972-07-06 1 Forecast Singapore's weather forecast between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. today—no rain.12 words
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Article470 1972-07-06 2 S.V. Suppiah - 'Easing of rules a step in right direction' By S.V. Suppiah Singapore manufacturers and brokers today welcomed the move to relax the present Stock Exchange rules. Many share brokers said they would gain with a greater vo:ume ol turnover in the share market. One broker said:470 words
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Article222 1972-07-06 2 V.K. Chin - By V.K. Chin Kuala Lumpur, Thursday The ASEAN committee on the neutralisation of South-East Asia began its first meeting here this morning to find ways of achieving its objective. Officials from Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines will spend three days examining Malaysia's proposal. Sources here222 words
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219 1972-07-06 2 Violet Oon - By Violet Oon A 90-mernber team will represent Singapore at the Tee-Side Eisteddfod an international music festival in Middlesbrough, England. The delegation, consisting of the Singapore Youth Choir, the Teacher's Choir, four Chinese musicians and officials, will leave on July 27. They will stay219 words
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Article21 1972-07-06 2 The Royal Highland Fusiliers Band will perform at Macßitchie Reservoir Park on Sunday from 5.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.21 words
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Article70 1972-07-06 2 Inche Mohd. Ghazali bin Ismail, MP for Aljunied, will ask the Minister for Law and National Development, Mr. E. W. Barker, at the next sitting of Parliament if the Housing and Development Board will consider erected a hawkers' centre in the Jalan Balam area. He will70 words
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Article, Illustration136 1972-07-06 2 Miss Tan Slew Eng, 26 (above), did not think her number would come up in the New Nation/Post Office Savings Bank Moneybox prize. But it did and she becomes the first $300 winner. I don't usually get many surprises," she said. The Moneybox prize was raised this136 words
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Article106 1972-07-06 2 The Road Improvement Committee of the Public Works Department will this week announce a plan to ease traffic congestion in flood-prone areas and obstruction caused by hawkers and waiting taxis. This was announced by a spokesman of the committee in reference to a recent appeal by106 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous462 1972-07-06 2 HRPPEIUIIGS w TO T D S AY ON The Minister for Culture, Mr. Jek Yeun Thong, will open an EXHIBITION OF PORTRAITS sponsored by the Singapore Art Society at the Conference Hall, at 5.30 p.m. Dr. Alan Stoller, visiting Australian expert on mental health, will speak on URBANISA TION AND462 words
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Miscellaneous93 1972-07-06 2 rTrrmrnri Temperatures in world capitals yesterday: Kuala Lumpur 33-22 C Bangkok 33-25 C Hong Kong Talpeh Manila Jakarta Seoul Tokyo Naha London Paris Moscow New York San Francisco Melbourne Perth 33-22 C 33-25 C 33-28 C 34-25 C 32-29 C 33-25 C 26-22 C 31-24 C 32-27 C 20-lOC 25-1593 words
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Miscellaneous122 1972-07-06 2 Today's winning number *****1 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 card122 words
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Article, Illustration129 1972-07-06 3 This is what Singapore's exhibit—and the only Asian entry will be like at the 1972 Flower Festival to be held in Britain on July 12 and 13. The festival is organised by the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies of Britain, Singapore's display of lush129 words
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410 1972-07-06 3 Little is done for handicapped children —doctor 'They could become social renegades' Too little is being done for handicapped children In Singapore, according to a doctor. Dr. Koh Eng Kheng, chairman of the Children's Society Convalescent Home, and the past president of the Singapore Medical Association, said: "We must measure410 words
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Article159 1972-07-06 3 The Health Ministry has started a crackdown on street hawkers and stall holders in coffee-shops and restaurants pouring foul liquids into drains. Since Monday, health inspectors have been booking hawkers who do not discharge liquid remains in proper receptacles. Under the law, it is compulsory159 words
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249 1972-07-06 3 Kuala Lumpur Thursday Sikhs here are to approach the MP for Ulu Selangor, Mr. Michael Chen, In a bid to obtain exemption from a law requiring all motorcyclists and their pillion riders to use crash helmets. They are also to approach other politicians for249 words
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Article118 1972-07-06 3 Two portraits of the late President Yusof will be ncluded in the Portraiture Exhibition organised by the Singapore Art Society. "Hie portraits of Singapore's first President were done by Mr. Lim Yew Kuan and Mr. Chan Khun Yew. Other artists who will have118 words
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Article58 1972-07-06 3 The Singapore Armed Forces will carry out a demolition exercise at the Southern Islands live firing range at Pulau Senang from next Tuesday to Sunday. Live firing times will be from 8 a.m. to noon, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. to midnight. The public58 words
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185 1972-07-06 3 The Kiwanis Club will hold a poster competition to highlight the problems and sufferings of drug addiction as the first phase of its Operation Drug Alert. It is open to everyone, and divided into two groups —English and Chinese. There are two185 words
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Article47 1972-07-06 3 The Parliamentary Secretary (Home Affairs), Mr. L. P. Rodrigo this morning visited tHe Defence Ministry at Tanglin to receive the latest batch of national serviceman posted to the Vigilante Corps. The latest batch of national servicemen swells VC strength to about 30,000.47 words
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Article36 1972-07-06 3 The Prime Minister, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, will be the guest of honour at the Singapore Bank Employees' Union's 17th anniversary dinner and dance at the Singapore Hyatt Hotel's Crystal Ballroom on Saturday.36 words
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Article89 1972-07-06 3 The United Nations Students' Association will organise a forum on Vietnam tomorrow at the New Lecture Theatre, University of Singapore at 8 p.m. The speakers are Professor Philip Devlllers, a visiting French scholar who has Just returned from a study on Vietnam, Mr. K. E. Shaw, a89 words
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Article190 1972-07-06 3 The Ministry of Health plans to build a $10,000 child guidance clinic soon with assistance from the United Nations. An official of the Ministry said: "The project, to be finalised soon, will be sponsored by the United Nations Children's Emergency Fund. "We are still190 words
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195 1972-07-06 3 The Consumers' Association of Singapore has blamed lack of public support for its failure to attain its objectives. Mr. V. J ayakody, executive secretary of CASE, said this at a forum on consumer education last night at the NTUC. Jft yakody said that CASE195 words
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Article45 1972-07-06 3 The Jurong Bird Park singing contest has been postponed from July 9 to July 30 at 8.30 a.m. Entry forms, obtainable from Jurong Bird Park or Club Burong, Pasir Panjang, must be submitted by July 23. The fee is $2 per bird.45 words
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Advertisement33 1972-07-06 3 Gl3, Tanglin Shopping Centre Singapore 10. Tel: *****8 HEAD OFFICE S.P.H. DE SILVA (H.K.) LTD. 1/3, Central Building. Pedder Street, Ho.oq Kong. EVERY FRIDAY FR eya* i s^^ '!S U>" <£) ein (Enckpit fluid33 words
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In Person
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Article, Illustration586 1972-07-06 4 Conducted by Ruth Moses, Tel: *****1 WITH the large number of very exclusive men's shops mushrooming. recently, our well-off males no longer have any excuse to wear scruffy old Jeans and T-shirts. Not just mere tailor586 words
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Article, Illustration559 1972-07-06 4 Edgar Koh - CINEMA By Edgar Koh THE GRASSHOPPER starring Jacqueline Bisset, with Joseph Cotten and Jim Brown. (Orchard next change). There are a few films, either screening now or coming shortly, which are femaleoriented, though thankfully not all in the Women's Lib way. Perhaps559 words
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Advertisement144 1972-07-06 4 A NEW, PURE COFFEE WE KNOW YOU WILL ENJOY SPECIAL BLEND INSTANT COFFEE. Freeze Dried to retain its fresh natural coffee flavour. By Marks Spencer of England. Available in 50 g 52.50 and 100 g 54.75 as end S Free offer of Carnation •for every purchase. Exclusiv* to Raffl« Pteco,144 words
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Article556 1972-07-06 5 Don warns Japan on policy A Nanyang University professor warned that Japan should realise that ASEAN region is no longer an area for exploitation. Professor K. E. Shaw, Nanyang's dean of Arts, was presenting a paper, Japan as a Force In SouthEast Asia—The Problems and556 words
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Article177 1972-07-06 5 Copies of pro-Dubcek literature have shown up mysteriously in Singapore, giving rise to speculation that a dissident Czech group is operating here. The literature, on Czechoslovak trade union reforms, were posted to hundreds of homes in the Republic. The envelopes were postmarked Singapore. It is believed177 words
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Article58 1972-07-06 5 The Ministry of Culture and 14 art organisations will jointly organise a National Day Art Exhibition from August 4 to 15. The exhibition is open to everyone and will be held either at the Victoria Memorial Hall or at the Singapore Conference Hall. Works must be58 words
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Article40 1972-07-06 5 An art exhibition by Mr. S. iMohdir will be officially opened at the Malay Art Gallery on Saturday at 2.45 p.m. The exhibition will be open until July 15 daily between 10 ajn. and 6 p.m.40 words
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575 1972-07-06 5 Re s e t t lement methods in Singapore are undesirable socially and economically. They are unlikely to achieve the required clearance of rural settlers and will hamper the future development programme, according to a local townplanner. These findings are the results of a year575 words
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Article122 1972-07-06 5 Mr. Khoo Oon The am, executive director of the Chinese YMCA, will leave here tomorrow for an edu-cation-development programme that will take him to 10 nations. During his six-week trip, he will consult with national organisations on projects for developing greater International co-operation. He122 words
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Article, Illustration97 1972-07-06 5 Fill her up, sir? This boyish voice can be heard at most petrol kiosks in Singapore where young boys and girls have taken over the pumps. One kiosk at least has been completely taken over by them. Take a drive along Whitley Road and you97 words
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Advertisement158 1972-07-06 5 1 •'oo f ASA H TAX ISJ F 3 fl r V ■JS# c "Sij.lL,' <*' 8^ C I Vw' J -rrr' Some say that the incredibly versatile Spotmatic II is the secret. It's sophisticated enough for any professional, yet simple enough for any amateur. And With the latest improvements,158 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous339 1972-07-06 5 WHAT IS IT? A SPECIAL QUIZ Quiz object No. 4 Your entry must also contain your name and address, and your Identitycard number. You must also state whether you are Mr., Miss or Mrs. and your occupation. You can send In as many entries as you like. But each entry339 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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1017 1972-07-06 6 James Bassett - Prom James Bassett Los Angeles Times JAPAN The second most prosperous non-com-munist country in terms of Gross National Product, Japan has reached a curious crossroads a necessary turn in the course of its phenomenal postwar growth. This may not be a sharp bend. ItLos Angeles Times - 1,017 words
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Article, Illustration497 1972-07-06 6 Matkm Foreign Desk - HOW TO UNRING THE ECONOMY BELL THAT HAS TOLLED SO LOUDLY AND SO LONG? By Matkm Foreign Desk The "Stop Fukuda" alliance which carried Mr. Kakuei Tanaka to the top of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) poll in Tokyo yesterday was convinced that Japan497 words
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Article707 1972-07-06 6 I THE UOIIE OF THE PRESS What other newspapers are saying: HOW TO ENABLE OUR STUDENTS TO BECOME BILINGUAL? Speaking at the presentation ceremony for the President's scholars at the Istana on Julv 1. President Shea res said* "There Is one feature of this year's President's707 words
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723 1972-07-06 6 Selig Harrison - From Selig Harrison Washington Post NORTH KOREA North Korea's search for better relations with South Korea has generally been viewed in Washington as part of the backwash of President Nixon's China visit. But a visitor to Pyongyang finds a varietyWashington Post - 723 words
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Advertisement36 1972-07-06 6 PRINC6 ROOM RESTAURANT ATSELE6IE COMPLEX AMPLE PARKING FACILITIES (4-Stmy Ctr Park) To enter from Sophie Road or Niven Road. 275-B, 28S-B. 2nd. F) Seiegte Complex, StfQM ***** 4 *****. A PLACE FOR ALL OCCASIONS n Unbrako36 words
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540 1972-07-06 7 UPI Reuter Reykjavik, Thursday After nearly five days of suspense, accusations and apologies the way seemed clear last night for a start in the $750,000 world chess championship match here. The first of 24 games between Russia's reigning champion, Boris Spassky, and theUPI; Reuter - 540 words
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Article238 1972-07-06 7 United Press International Reykjavik, Thursday. —A World Chess championship match is played under strict and detailed rules, issued by the International Chess Federation (FIDE). The match includes 24 games with the winner getting one point for each game won. In a draw theUnited Press International - 238 words
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111 1972-07-06 7 UPI Reuter Moscow, Thursday.—The Soviet Press said yesterday that Bobby Fischer's "patrons" were arranging for a computer to help him in his chess games with Boris Spassky. The Tass News Agency said Fischer's backers had agreed with one of the big computing centres inUPI; Reuter - 111 words
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Article, Illustration33 1972-07-06 7 Workers help connect fire hoses during a fine at a Tanjong Rhu box factory this morning. The 90minute fire swept through the small industries area causing $200,000 worth of damage.33 words
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123 1972-07-06 7 Washington, Thursday.— The US Commerce Department yesterday announced approval of an export licence permitting China to buy $450 million worth of Boeing 707 jet passenger planes and spare parts. Negotiations between Chinese officials and Boeing representatives in Peking, if successful, would be123 words
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293 1972-07-06 7 Reuter Islamabad, Thursday. President Nixon's special representative, Mr. John Connally, arrived here yesterday and immediately gave an assurance that the United States was not seeking a special relationship with any country in the sub-continent. Speaking to reporters on hitf arrival from New Delhi.Reuter - 293 words
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Article, Illustration376 1972-07-06 7 Reuter Paris, Thursday. President Georges Pompidou yesterday changed his Prime Minister, installing Gaullist stalwart Pierre Messmer in a move designed to boost the government's chances in forthcoming National Assembly elections. Mr. Fessmer, 56, was named Prime Minister four hours after Mr. Jacques Chaban-Delmas,Reuter - 376 words
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116 1972-07-06 7 Reuter Washington, Thursday The United States has no plans to reduce its 43,000man force in South Korea as a result of that country's new agreements with North Korea, State Department spokesman, Mr. Charles Bray, said yesterday. While acknowledging that the joint communique issuedReuter - 116 words
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265 1972-07-06 7 Reuter Washington, Thursday.— Senator George McGovern yesterday received a big boost for the Democratic presidential nomination when the US court of appeals ruled that the party's action in stripping him of 151 California delegate votes was unconstitutional. The appeals court ordered that an InjunctionReuter - 265 words
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Advertisement236 1972-07-06 7 Cosmo 55's unique individualistic iook is a trend setter. The perfect mod shape for taKe-off. Morks beautifully- Ticks accurately wilt high precision movement. Titom's Cosmo 55 !S an investment for tomorrow's shape to come. CQsnoss ORCHfIRDPLfIZfI (opposite Orohwd thMtra) INTERNATIONAL GOODS DEPARTMENT STORE 50.000 pes VIP DISCOUNT GMUS GIVEN AWfflT236 words
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Article, Illustration1708 1972-07-06 8 Lr- To fully comprehend the effect oi changes in Investment and other expenditure on aggregate employment and on total income, businessmen need some with the multiplier. The ooncept of the multiplier was Introduced to economic thought in discussions of unemployment and business cycles In industrial countries about 401,708 words
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Article, Illustration756 1972-07-06 8 Allied with the multiplier Is the ACCELERATION PRINCIPLE. If Increased consumer expenditure of $8 million causes increased investment of $4 million, a process which can be represented diagrammatlcally ss the coefficient at acceleration (or the accelerator) Is H. The equation Is: There can be a complex interaction of756 words
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Article, Illustration1220 1972-07-06 9 Aggregate demand comprises two oonrtltirnti' eon—ntton »«<> mvwitmmt tipwimmw. utmbmm v monetary expenditure for the pnrnheee or production of capital goods. The total quantity of capital goods purchased daring a given time Is called GROBB INVESTMENT. Investment Includes the equipment purchased to replace old equipment wearing1,220 words
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Article, Illustration857 1972-07-06 9 By 1936, when Keynes published The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money, dramatic things had happened to economics. The new title was apt, for It recorded that there was being forged a new synthesis In which the old divisions of economics money and banking, business857 words
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Article78 1972-07-06 9 me Multiplier. Trends, Vol No 1. September IMQ. RuraJ Beak of NSW. lUifMrt Kevnee. hab. Vol No I. Commonwealth Office of Education. UieVfttltlpller, Economies, Vol 4 No I. Aufust IM, economies TMMknT "'tei norni J MMH South-Western. the' Mtxlern Worn, Laurence Abbott. Harcourt, Brace sad World. *&SjKk tatewrf and78 words
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464 1972-07-06 10 The decision to hold a year-long campaign to promote quality consciousness among producers and buyers of Singapore-made goods flows from the conviction that in modern industry standards are quite as important as bulk. The campaign, said Dr. Lee Kum Tatt in announcing the details at464 words
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Article68 1972-07-06 10 bv ISPY A tourist was spotted bargaining outside the House of Jade for a small souvenir. "12 my lowest price," said souvenir seller. "No, $1. Only $1," said the bargaining tourist determinedly. "All right," the seller conceded without too much persuasion and found difficulty in keeping68 words
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Article, Illustration1181 1972-07-06 10 PAKIR SINGH - PAKIR SINGH Watching the delightful performance of the Sounds of Hawaii group at the Hilton the other night, I fell in love with the South Pacific. I think I did. For more than an hour agd1,181 words
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Letters
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Article60 1972-07-06 10 CHAN LOY CHAN (Miss - CHAN LOY CHAN (Miss) Public Relations Officer, Public Health Division. Singapore, 3. Please refer to the letter by T.Q. Koh (NN, June 29) headlined Ash Problem Again. I would appreciate If the writer could contact the undersigned c/o Princess House, Alexandra Road, Singapore, 3, Tel: *****1 to60 words
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Article162 1972-07-06 10 The drain along Frankel Avenue Is choked with fallen leaves and muck. Judging from the colour of the water and the solid material in it, It appears that the drain has not been cleared for sometime. As a result the number of mosquitoes in this area162 words
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Article72 1972-07-06 10 Will RTS please televise some of the series such as Men in Crisis. The Game Game Show on Television Singapura for the benefit of Singapore TV viewers. It would by no means be a waste of time. Similarly television series like The Bold Ones, Bewitched, etc.72 words
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Article86 1972-07-06 10 The bus stop at Paya Lebar Road for service Nos. 110, 70, 71 and 155 has no shelter. There is only a bench which was erected a year ago. In fact a bus shelter is urgently needed. Every time it rains the passengers have to run86 words
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Article78 1972-07-06 10 SOON TUAN TEE - SOON TUAN TEE I refer to the letter from Disappointed (NN, June 20). Principals of priv a t e commercial institutes are responsible for the supply of serviceable typewriters to their candidates taking the L.C.C. Private Secretary's Certificate Examination. In the event of a mechanical breakdown In the78 words
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Article98 1972-07-06 10 My friends and I were distressed to learn that just about the whole of our beautiful eastern sea-coast was polluted with foulsmelling crude oil. The pollution incident certainly deprived us of our favourite weekend playground. We are, however, aware that accidents of this nature can happen anywhere around98 words
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Article136 1972-07-06 10 YAP CHENG TONG - YAP CHENG TONG Public Relations Officer, Port of Singapore Authority, Singapore, 2. I refer to the letter Road Covered With Mud by LYC (NN, June 10). The stretch of road between Jardlne Steps and the junction of Telolc Bla-j ngah Road forms part of\f! the site136 words
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Article93 1972-07-06 10 SOON TUAN TEE - SOON TUAN TEE I refer to the letter from In The Dark (NN, June 20). Candidates who do not pass Secondary 111 in government or government aided secondary schools are only permitted to take the L.C.C. English (Intermediate) subject. A pass in this subject may be deemed to93 words
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Article82 1972-07-06 10 GEORGE NG - GEORGE NG For the past years I've been viewing Cantonese films very often on television but I haven't come across a very interesting educational Cantonese film entitled Yan Hoi Ku Hong which features the very talented Bruce Lee when he was a Cantonese child star. I wonder82 words
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Advertisement82 1972-07-06 10 Write to The Editor, New Nation, Locked Bag 15, GPO, Singapore, 1. Phiips compact 20" TV leaves room for b the family. Philips 641 is the most compact fullscreen TV you can buy. It'll go on a table- Ml jHfck top. On a bookshelf. jjl jfWEi And all those places82 words
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Miscellaneous121 1972-07-06 10 m -m m m m m m m m m m m i m I m mm mi m m n m m m ii I m M m mn Pi k m m m W m>. m tw% M m w as m m m M r m m121 words
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TRANSPORTATION
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Article, Illustration555 1972-07-06 11 Concluding a three-part series New Nation today takes a look at shipping in South-East Asia through extracts from an 18-month Asian Development Bank survey of transportation in the region. This presentation is made through the courtesy of the ADB and the consultants, headed by555 words
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764 1972-07-06 11 Tanjong Priok Indonesia's main port is expected to handle four times more cargo in 1990 compared with its 1969 figure. And average daily traffic in the immediate area of the port is likewise expected to increase sharply and add to the problems of764 words
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Article, Illustration940 1972-07-06 11 Singapore's port is the world's fourth busiest in terms of cargo movement. As a result, there is an enormous amount of ship and motor vehicle activity in and around the main port area and the subsidiary one at Jurong. A large part of best Malaysia's trade940 words
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549 1972-07-06 11 Bangkok faces an acute traffic situation. The problem is that future traffic of all types, import, export, domestic as well as intra-nodal, will grow rapidly, and with present facilities all will be channelled towards or through the port. However, the port is already at or549 words
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TREND
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Article877 1972-07-06 12 Mary Lee - An inventory of lies is necessary to prevent then from hanging round one's neck male box Presented by Mary Lee G.T. It is tiresome, despite all these years and skirmishes with mo-ther-in-law aspirants, to be confronted with the inevitable questions on my credentials every time I call877 words
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Article, Illustration110 1972-07-06 12 Delicate porcelain figurines gracing sideboards, shelves and atop window pelmets have been going out of fashion as more durable "pq£>" artifacts and plastic decorations become more popular. More and more homes are turning to modern decor, where practical, unbreakable stainless steel, wood and plastic decora- tions are preferred.110 words
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102 1972-07-06 12 RUTH MOSES - TALKING SHOP RUTH MOSES Handcarvings, made in Singapore, are an exclusive line with Lauw and Sons Pte. Ltd., who have 15 craftsmen diligently working in their Boon Keng factory. Made of imported Thai and Burmese teakwood highly polished and lacquered, the line so far only102 words
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401 1972-07-06 12 ABBY TAN - ABBY TAN Singapore girls were today warned that they run the risk of losing their hair if they have it bleached. They could become almost instant "baldies" or have their crowning glories reduced to shags. Local hairstylists admitted that bleaching is a dangerous process.401 words
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Article134 1972-07-06 12 London, Thursday School finished early yesterday for sixth formers William Duckworth and Annette Banner. After a tough maths exam during the morning, they packed their books and dashed off home to get changed for their wedding. Then the two 18-year olds went to the register office at134 words
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Article, Illustration124 1972-07-06 12 Many Singapore homes have for far too long neglected kitchen furniture, even though many families actually have their meals* there. It's high time something was done to change this situation, and for a start, some new kitchen chairs like the one pictured should add124 words
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Article, Illustration173 1972-07-06 12 For the swinging bachelor girl who dislikes the idea of decanters because they're usually expensive, too good to use in cutglass, or rather too plain, there's a new line of decanters from Denmark to fit your lifestyle. The two centre bottles pictured come in trendy173 words
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Article123 1972-07-06 12 It's difficult to get away from the paper revolution that's sweeping: the world, and if you're one of those not fussy about the wasted expense when the dog or the children get at it, it does add a touch of gaiety to the home. Paper flowers for walls123 words
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Commerce and Finance
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Article204 1972-07-06 12 Allied Chem Alcoa 4«% Am Brmnda 46% Am Ota 34% Am Motors AT ft T A ft P 7% An conda 17i,4 Avon Pd Beth Steel 28 Boeing 21 Caterp Trac 60% Chrysler 31 Coca-Cola Oont Oil 26% Control Data 77% Corn Ol Wka 235% Dow Chem204 words
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252 1972-07-06 12 Timber buyers told to bear loss of value Singapore timber exporters have told overseas buyers that they are to absorb the loss in value of their goods resulting from the floating of the sterling. A resolution to this effect was passed at a general meeting of the Singapore Timber Exporter's252 words
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Article115 1972-07-06 12 United Press International London, Thursday.—The British Textile Confederation wants textile imports to be restricted to about present levels. In a memorandum to the Department of Trade and Industry the confederation representing both employers and trade unions in the textile industry—urges the government to adopt a policyUnited Press International - 115 words
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Article201 1972-07-06 12 London, Thursday. The market yesterday closed firmer on balance despite a relatively light turnover with the markings fractionally below Wednesday's level. At 3 p.m. the financial Times index was up 5.2 at 497.4. Most interest centred on special situations such as Rank Hovis which, although201 words
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167 1972-07-06 12 New York, Thursday Although there was little news in the background to spark investors, prices closed higher yesterday in moderately active trading on the New York stock exchange. The Dow Jones industrial average of 30 selected bluechip stocks was up 4.81 points at 933.47167 words
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Article70 1972-07-06 12 Hong Kong, Thursday The gold price in this bullion market eased yesterday following the trend of gold makets in Europe. It opened at Hjvs446 (U5579.93) a tael (1-1/3 ounces), and closed at HK $445.75 (U5579.88). Yesterday's highest price was HK5446.5, a HK$B drop compared with Tuesday's post-war70 words
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Article130 1972-07-06 12 moves up and dollar steadies Frankfurt, Thursday. Switzerland yesterday.', strengthened its barriers: against an inflationary in-.r flow of foreign capital and West Germany was also thought likely to take tough protective measures as in-r ternational moves continue' ed to stabilise currency va-s. lues shaken by Britain's floating of the pound.130 words
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Article, Illustration185 1972-07-06 12 Suspension of the share broker firm Fraser and Company caused widespread dismay and uneasiness in the market yesterday. Trading became subdued as the day passed. Volume of trading fell sbarply to 2.5 million shares worth $4.9 million. There was no panic selling, but grim hesitancy and caution was185 words
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Advertisement231 1972-07-06 13 HOTEL SAVOY 10-A, Upper Wilkie Rood (S'pore) Telephone *****/3. Fortnightly Rates Singleroom with Breokfast $22.00 per day inclusive TIONG HOA HOTEL, air-condi-tioned/non-ohrconditioned rooms Moderate charges. Mosi podong served day and night. S'pore *****. HIGH CLASS SERVICE apartments daily/monthly, economical. Singapore Service Apartments, 31A Gifstead Rood. *****3/*****5. NOTICES THE IMPERIAL HOTEL231 words
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Advertisement64 1972-07-06 13 WHERE TO EAT FONG ONG RESTAURANT airconditioned. Fish heod, curry chicken, pork-ribs, curry mixed vegetables, assorted dishes. Lunch at 70 cts per person. Special fresh steam fish, steam boat: fresh sea food etc. 10, Ceylon Rood, S'pore *****9, *****9. ENJOY SPECIAL CHILLI CRABS/ seafood and Hawaiion tidbits by-the-sea at Aloha64 words
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Article821 1972-07-06 14 London, Thursday.—Paul Sheahan scored his first century since 1969 to put the Australian touring team in a strong position against Leicestershire on the first day of their threeday cricket match here yesterday. Sheahan hit an undefeated 135, Including 16 fours, in 226 minutes to enable821 words
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Article188 1972-07-06 14 London, Thursday.—England's star opening batsman Geoff Boycott will miss the third Test against Australia, beginning at Nottingham on Thursday next week. Boycott damaged a finger when batting for Yorkshire in their Gillette Cup match against Warwickshire here yesterday. Although it was announced later that an X-ray188 words
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Article373 1972-07-06 14 Sonny Yap - By Sonny Yap The Singapore Rugby Union which underwent a reshuffle of officials recently has formed seven subcommittees to help shoulder the burden of running this year's varied programme. According to the newly elected SRU's president, Supt. Niaz Mohammed Shah, they will immediately look373 words
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Article97 1972-07-06 14 Singapore Malays will meet Malaysian Armed Forces in the semi-final of the Sultan's Gold Cup at Jalan Besar tomorrow (kick-off 7.30 pjn.). In the quarter-finals on Tuesday Singapore Malays trounced Johore Malays 3-1 at the Sri Larkin Stadium in Johore. Before this in the preliminary round they97 words
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Article1154 1972-07-06 14 w T»* A H//TH H0 VV J Next Wednesday we see that great golfer Jack Nicklaus teeing off with the world's best in search of golf's grand slam. And if there is any golfer In the world that Singapore golf enthusiasts would like to1,154 words
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Article, Illustration620 1972-07-06 14 Koh Mui Chew of Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus (Kellock Road) almost left her rivals standing when she captured the 400 metres race in the Radin Mas district 13th annual athletics championships at Dover Road yesterday. Starting like a bullet she had her rivals wellPicture by Philip Lim - 620 words
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Miscellaneous129 1972-07-06 14 DR. KILDARE by Ken Bald NO/ NOT MOW... MAYBE LATER BUT PLEASE... NOT NOW... YOU CAN STAMP IT A LITTLE LONGER.... H i m f r Vi n 11 -Am 3 I i I by John Prentice and Fred Dickenson HI, RIP.' WHY WASTE ALL THAT ENERGY ON A HELPLESS129 words
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Miscellaneous285 1972-07-06 14 NEW NATION CROSSWORD 7 Like a hexagon. 8 Paraphrased. 9 Carried on, as a trade. 10 Author of Uncle Remus tales 11 Attend a pajama party. 12 Part of a fork. 13 Bird food. 18 Yokel. 24 The Great Commoner 26 Unseat 28 Iroquoian Indian. 30 Holland: Abbr. 31 therefore,285 words
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Article, Illustration432 1972-07-06 15 By Blue Peter Cheni n (Patrick Ngiow) did an impressive gallop in the comp a n y of stablemate Mentakab (Samry Kadir) on a good track at Bukit T i m a h this morning. Breaking into a gallop from the half mile, the pair steadily432 words
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Article544 1972-07-06 15 SCRATCHIN G S SATURDAY RACE ONE: 2.15 Class 1 Div. 3 6f President's Vote, Nightingale, Dragon Steed, YaYa. RACE TWO: 2.45 Class 3 Div. 2 9f Massachusetts, Widijana 11, Paramount Chief, Trade Mission. RACE THREE: 3.15 Class 4 Div. 6 7f Meis Lock, Battle Time, Technical544 words
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43 1972-07-06 15 "May I have this dance?" seems to be the question In tills netball match between Neave and Eastern Agencies as the fumble for the ball during their clash fumble for the ball durin* weir «v. yesterday. Eastern Agencies won 22-8.—Picture by Michael Kwan.43 words
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Article, Illustration662 1972-07-06 15 Wimbledon, Thursday It will be the Duchess versus the reigning Queen in the women's singles final at the all-England lawn tennis championships tomorrow with three-time winner Billie Jean King and defending champion Evonne Goolagong renewing their centre court rivalry. Mrs. King, of Long Beach, CaliforniaUnited Press International radio pictures - 662 words
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Article236 1972-07-06 15 Royan France, Thursday. French hero Cyrille Guimard put the fourth lap of the 1972 Tour De France Into his pocket yesterday and convinced everyone especially Eddy Merckx of Belgium that this year's tour has a brand new favourite. Ouimard dominated every phase of the236 words
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Article57 1972-07-06 15 Stockholm, Thursday.— Rickey Bruch of Sweden last night tied the world discus record in an international track and field meeting. Bruch reached 68.40 metres (224 ft. sin.) in his first try which is equal to American Jay Silvester's four-year-old mark. The Swede defeated European champion Ludvik Danek57 words
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Article100 1972-07-06 15 Manila, Thursday. The 11th Asian table tennis championships will be held in Bangalore, India, from Sept. 22 to Oct. 1 with about 18 Asian counries participating, the Table Tennis Federation of Asia (TTFA) announced yesterday. The TTFA has been upheld by the International Table Tennis100 words
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Article128 1972-07-06 15 Nafoya, Japan, Thursday The result* of the bouts in the top division on the fourth day of the 15-day Sumo tournament yesterday: Dalryugawa (4-0) beat Nishikinada (2-2); Futagodake (3-1) beat Fujlnokawa (2-2); Kotetsuyama (1-3) beat Shiratayama (1-3); Kitaseuml (2-2) beat Haruroiwa (3-1); W akanouml (2-2) beat Futatsuryu128 words
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Article34 1972-07-06 15 Talyo 8 Y&kult 7 Chonlehl 5 Hiroshima 4 Hanrtitn 2 Yominrl 2 PACIFIC LEAGUE Nankai 2 Lotto Orion* S (Tie, 11 innInga) Toei 2 Kintotou 1 Hankya 4 NishiteUa 234 words
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Article23 1972-07-06 15 The Singapore Polytechnic Sports Council will hold its 3rd athletic meet at Farrer Park on Sunday July 16 at 2.30 pjn.23 words
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365 1972-07-06 15 M. Param - By M. Param Singapore will meet either Johore or Negri Sembilan in the Foong Seong Cup south zone finals at Diamond Hall, Johore Bahru, tonight at 7.30 p.m. The battle between Johore and Negri Sembilan for the south zone finals berth is in365 words
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Article, Illustration30 1972-07-06 15 (dark jersey) of Interocean moves in for the ball in the friendly soccer match with Singapore Cricket Club 3rd XI on the padang yesterday. SCC won 4-2.30 words
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Article218 1972-07-06 15 London, Thursday. Consider the plight of Geoff Capes, all 6ft 5% and 3291b5. of him. Mr. Capes has to build his strength up, and Its costing him $132 and more a week for the steak, eggs and milk he needs to put hair on his chest218 words
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Article168 1972-07-06 15 Latest standings: NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST W L PCT GB Pittsburgh 43 26 .623 New York 43 28 .606 1 Chicago 37 33 .529 6Vx St. Louis 38 34 .528 6V£ Montreal 31 39 .443 12^ Philadelphia 25 46 .352 19 WEST Cincinnati 44 28 .611 Houston168 words
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Article46 1972-07-06 15 Paris, Thursday East Germany broke its own world 4 x 400 metre relay record by clocking a time of three minutes 28.8 seconds at a FrancoGerman athletics meeting here last night. The previous record established in the Helsinki-European championships was three minutes 29.3 seconds.46 words
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138 1972-07-06 16 Melbourne Herald Cocky the cockerel was driving the animals crazy at the home for strays in London. C o c k y '8 enthusiastic early morning calls meant that the cats could not nap and sleeping dogs could not lie. More importantlyMelbourne Herald - 138 words
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Article, Illustration59 1972-07-06 16 Meet Jongolnee Toboonmee, a 19-year-old Thai beauty who is studying at the International Training Centre here. The dreamy-eyed lass excels in a big way in Thai dancing. She loves travelling and cooking too. In her spare time she either listens to music or is busyPicture by Michael Kwan - 59 words
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Article121 1972-07-06 16 Today is Thursday, July 6, the 188 th day of 1972 with 178 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. ON THIS121 words
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Article42 1972-07-06 16 Two pretty Women's Lib university students took off the tops of their swimming costumes on a beach at Santa Monica, California, and urged other women to follow suit. But all they did was draw a crowd of 1,000 admiring men.42 words
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Article506 1972-07-06 16 ISRAEL FINDS ANSWER IN THE CARP Israel claims to have become the world's most efficient breeder of carp, a fish which experts here say is a cheap and nourishing alternative to beef. In less than three decades, from an initial shipment of a few carp506 words
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Article47 1972-07-06 16 AH FOOK: It looks like Mr. Nixon will have to go back to Moscow for another summit to overcome the Spassky Fischer chess dispute. Your move. MEI LIN: It's certainly back to cold war. Fischer and Spassky's gambits could checkmate the growing East-West detente. Check.47 words
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129 1972-07-06 16 Melbourne Herald Experts spent a whole day with electric equipment and mine detectors trying to find culverts under a town's streets. Without success. Then along came Fred Fell, a lorry driver with the council at Southam, Warwickshire. He found the culverts withMelbourne Herald - 129 words
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Article29 1972-07-06 16 Mother and son are both doing well after a highspeed delivery —on the Madrid Valencia train. A doctor among the passengers helped deliver the bouncing baby boy.29 words
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Miscellaneous440 1972-07-06 16 J d 5 Singapore 3.00 Opening followed by Where the Heart Is 3.20 For the Family 3.45 South-East Asia— Thailand (C—Rpt) 4.05 Housewives' Matinee —Problem Wife (Cantonese film— Pt. 2) 5.00 Close 6.00 Opening followed by Rocky Jones, Space Ranger 6.30 News In Brief 6.35 What Others Say (C) 6.55440 words
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Miscellaneous107 1972-07-06 16 FM STEREO 6.00 Opening and Prog. Summary 6.05 Sunset Serenade 6.30 News 6.40 Public Service Anncts. 6.45 Share Market Report 7.00 Sing Something Simple 7.30 Music for You 7.45 Chinese Instrumental Recital 8.00 News 8.10 Public Service Anncts. 8.15 Great Instrumentalists 9.15 Time to Swing 9.45 Many Voices, Many Songs107 words
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Miscellaneous486 1972-07-06 16 Trust your lucky star BORN today, you possess a keen analytical mind in combination with a delightful sense of humour that enables you to say whatever you want to say in such a way that others find your expression of even the most difficult or most mundane ideas brilliant and486 words
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