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Title Section16 1972-10-12 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Thursday evening, October 12, 1972 No. 534 Price 15 cents NEW N ATION16 words
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Article10 1972-10-12 1 Police reported 74 accidents yesterday. Five were serious.10 words
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Article146 1972-10-12 1 Trading was active for the first 45 minutes in the share market this morning. Prices were improving moderately. Profit takers lowered South Johore Bus seven cents to $1.91. Malayawata moved up nine cents to $2.72, Malayan Feedmills four cents to $3.10, Pan Electric a cent to $1.52,146 words
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330 1972-10-12 1 PF man's trial opens An Internal Security Department officer today told a packed First District Court how the Peoples Front secretary general, Leong Mun Kwai told a political rally in Hong Lim Green "in a rather aggressive tone" that they should kill the330 words
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Article, Illustration159 1972-10-12 1 S-E Asia may face problems if US leaves United Press International New York, Thursday Singapore's Foreign Minister Mr. S. Rajaratnam said yesterday that Senator (ieorge McGovern's plan to. withdraw troops from South-East Asia, if handled precipitously, could cause "instability and confusion in the region." Mr. Rajaratnam'sUnited Press International - 159 words
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Article, Illustration385 1972-10-12 1 Reuter Franfurt, Thursday Police yesterday shot and wounded a German mercenary who claimed he had a bomb with him on a Lufthansa airliner and demanded money and a getaway car. The man was Identified as Friedrich Schuetz, and was said to have been deported fromReuter - 385 words
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Article51 1972-10-12 1 Canberra. Thursday. Australian Prime- Minister Mr. William McMahon said today there had been no change of policy regarding the Australian battalion In Singapore. He said he stood exactly by his statement on Monday that the Australian battalion would prevent the possibility of trouble between Singapore and51 words
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189 1972-10-12 1 The haze over Singapore during the past few days has cleared considerably since last night. A spokesman for the Meteorological Station said: "Visibility was about three kilometres at 11 p.m. last night, and it gradually Improved to seven kilometres at 7 a.m. this189 words
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Article438 1972-10-12 1 'But it is no surrender to Reds' UPI, Reuter Washington, Thursday Senator George tacGovern yesterday rejected Republican charges that his plan to end the Vietnam war was tantamount to surrendering South Vietnam to the communists, but admitted his withdrawal proposals were not risk-free. Sen. McGovern saidUPI, Reuter - 438 words
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Article206 1972-10-12 1 A man who specialised In cutting gold chains and anklets from babies at pasar malam stalls was arrested two days ago—after he had collected a $17,000 loot In nine months of operation. The man. described by the Police as an opium addict, was caught by206 words
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148 1972-10-12 1 Kuala Lumpur, Thursday. —Top officials from three Ministries will meet here in the next few days to discuss the problem of letter bombs with Malaysian postmarks addressed to Jews in five countries. A Ministry of Home Affairs spokesman said Malaysia was "very148 words
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Article62 1972-10-12 1 Reserve unit policemen at 11 a.m. today were combing Qeylang Road hunting for three gunmen who opened fire when attempting to rob the Liang Kwong Goldsmith Shop The robbery bid was foiled by the proprietor's son who rushed out of the shop and raised the alarm.62 words
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Advertisement127 1972-10-12 1 inSIDE 1 TODAY f'Av.t b.. s t Id ti. b. li iv PACE 5 K, s I. n hr usir v; prr p. f PAGE Th Pki .A•t c h f r.c f Soh i r PACE 7 M r. tro, ps >J* s Min il.i PACE 1 I Th.127 words
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Advertisement110 1972-10-12 1 FUTURE TIHIE Hema Sonic turned m electronics !>r i timepiece oi the future The electronic watch uses an incredibly accurate (JoubleMunrng fork mechanism. Which you don't need to wind up And which hums instead of ticks e added what we call a "flexion resonator". which makes sure 'he (double! tuning110 words
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Miscellaneous13 1972-10-12 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today: isolated showers.13 words
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134 1972-10-12 2 The Labour Ministry spent about $800 In August to train 19 disabled people, according to the Ministry's monthly report. The cost was about $68 on subsistence, $90 on transport and $30 on tuition. Of the 19 disabled people trained In seven134 words
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Article30 1972-10-12 2 A sea carnival will be held at Ponggol Point on Saturday and Sunday. The stretch of sea fronting the Golden Beach Restaurant will be closed to all vessels.30 words
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157 1972-10-12 2 Sequel to Press probe Several bar owners have told their waitresses to behave properly when they sit with customers. But many others are still carrying out their illicit activities. Police have warned that they will continue their checks on Singapore's "girly bars." It is157 words
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Article23 1972-10-12 2 London, Thursday.—The first of the British Royal Air Force's 200 AngloFrench Jaguar supersonic strike aircraft made Its successful maiden flight yesterday.23 words
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Article, Illustration143 1972-10-12 2 The eyes are a very expressive feature in an Indian dance and these girls are taking extra care in their make-up before appearing for their dance on stage. Misses M a d h a v i Krishnan, Usha Ranimaniam and Kala Vadivale (from left)143 words
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Article48 1972-10-12 2 The National Productivity Board will conduct a course on Organisation and Control at its Jurong centre from Nov. 13. This is aimed at giving executives an understanding of organisational needs in an enterprise. Applications close on Oct. 28. The fee Is $250 per person.48 words
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480 1972-10-12 2 The temptation to discard labour Intensive Industries, such as textiles, footwear, plywood, food canning, printing and publishing, should be resisted, according to the Permanent Secretary (Communications), Mr. Ngiam Tong Dow. In an article in the Journal of the National Youth Leadership Training Institute, Mr.480 words
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Article92 1972-10-12 2 The home-safety committee will organise a Home-Safety Campaign in December, culminating in an exhibition in March next year. Mrs. Mabel Yarrow, the chairman of the committee, said: "Home accidents usually occur during the festive season and we hope to keep these dowti. "We will have illustrated92 words
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262 1972-10-12 2 The Singapore Chinese Middle School Teachers' Union urged the Ministry of Education to help improve the teaching of English as a second language in Chinese schools. In its official organ, Nanyang Education, the union said while the policy of bi linguallsm was being promoted262 words
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Article47 1972-10-12 2 Entries for the YMCA Teen Princess contest close on Saturday at 1 p.m. Contestants must be between 17 and 21 years of age. The contest is part of the YMCA's celebration of its 70th anniversary and all proceeds will go to its expansion fund.47 words
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Advertisement91 1972-10-12 2 GD®='o CO®W7@E GIANT NEW VKTA SUPER 24 The Super 24 is Victa's kingsize rotary mower. It cuts a full 24" (61 cms)-swath in one simple mowing action. ISiOlDlt V/,1 I PLUS PROMPT SERVICE Ob f KING. *****5 Fof a Free Demonstration AUSIASIA INDUSTRIES ?Bi* J PAYA LEBAR ROAD SINGAPORE 1491 words
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Advertisement218 1972-10-12 2 Philips irons make light work HDII2O Cash $24 The HDII2O lightweight iron saves you time and energy. Its highly polished aluminium soleplate with accurate temperature control handles your clothes gently, and gets them smoother—faster. HD1203 Cash $49 This beautiful steam-and-spray iron gives you the exact amount of heat and moisture218 words
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Miscellaneous512 1972-10-12 2 GMSBm® Today's winning number *****2 If the last six digits of your Singapore identity card number are s 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 your512 words
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465 1972-10-12 3 Abby Tan - Condominium concept hits two dozen plans By Abby Tan At least two dozen development .plans have been frozen since the condominium concept in housing was announced. And three plans based on the new concept have been returned bv the Planning Department for re adjustment.465 words
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Article237 1972-10-12 3 The number of people registered with the Labour Ministry employment exchange in August dropped by 158 to 35,159. According to the latest monthly report from the Ministry, of the 35,159 registrants, 43.77 per cent or 15.390 of them were classified as unskilled, 27.22 per cent or237 words
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Article280 1972-10-12 3 The eighth Asian Advertising Congress to be held in Bangkok next month has invited government offices and statutory boards in 12 countries in the region to submit details of their promotion campaigns as entries for the Max Lewis Memorial Challenge Trophy. Invitations to government bodies280 words
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Article41 1972-10-12 3 Rio De Janeiro, Thursday. —The government yesterday ordered food, clothing, and medical equipment flown to the northern part of Parana State in Brazil to aid 2000 people left homeless by a violent wind, rain, and hail storm.41 words
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158 1972-10-12 3 The abolition of reduced working hours for Muslim employees in the civil service during "puasa" month is in the interest of national development. This was stated by Inche Haji Mahmood, president of the Muslim Religious Council. He said: "The abolition of shorter158 words
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Article42 1972-10-12 3 Singapore will host the 16th Far East Bridge Federation championships from Nov. 10 to 21 at the Hyatt Hotel. Entries have been received from Australia, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and South Korea. Dr. Goh Keng Swee is the patron.42 words
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Article50 1972-10-12 3 Moscow, Thursday.—The Soviet Union said last night it would be launching "rocket carriers" to an area in the Pacific from tomorrow till Oct. 30 and warned foreign ships and planes to stay clear. It did not say what type of roctcet carriers were to be tested.50 words
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Article57 1972-10-12 3 The Adult Education Board will conduct a 30week course to prepare students for the Association of International- Accountants (Part One) to be held in June next year. Lectures will be conducted in English every Tuesday and Thursday from 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. at the Selegie Primary School57 words
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432 1972-10-12 3 Ng Foo Ngok - MAS move hits private firm By Ng Foo Ngok Kua:a Lumpur, Thursday About 200 workers of the Oasis Sdn. Bhd., flight caterers for a number of airlines at the Kuala Lumpur International airport, are still awaiting news of their fate from MAS. Since MAS432 words
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Article212 1972-10-12 3 Kuala Lumpur, Thursday Malaysian Airline System is at present operating seven Boeing 737s on its daily flights—although only five actually belong to the airline.. Singapore Airlines (SIA) owns the other two aircraft. These two 737s are on loan to MAS until the airline takes delivery212 words
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307 1972-10-12 3 The seasonal surge Down Under has begun. Major airlines are experiencing heavy bookings. The major airlines operating regular flights to Australia, including Singapore Airlines, BOAC, Qantas and KLM all reported heavy bookings during the past fortnight and expect the demand to continue307 words
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Article62 1972-10-12 3 Rio De Janeiro, Thurs* day—A city councillor kill ed a political opponent at a wedding, fled from the Interior town on Flamengo and disappeared. The murder is the fifth within a week in the north-east, where campaigns for local political office are often bloody because of competition62 words
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Article, Illustration137 1972-10-12 3 Toys seem to have found their v.*ay into the adult world but in fact, these women from the Inner Wheelers Club are merely pricing them for. a special charity sale. The housewives have been taking time off from their home chores on Wednesdays to137 words
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Advertisement105 1972-10-12 3 When it comes to love and affection, of course baby will get all he needs from you 'to grow up secure and happy. But when it comes to gentle skin care, you can trust Cuticura to provide the safe protection baby needs to grow in good health. Two fomous Cuticura105 words
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Miscellaneous59 1972-10-12 3 Tides Today: 12.47 pjxi. (2.8 m). Tomorrow: 2.02 ajn. (2.3 m), 1.19 p.m. (2.7 m). Saturday: 2.43 a.m. (2.1 m), 1.54 p.m. (2.6 m). Sunday: 3.39 a.m. (2m), 2.37 p.m. (2.4 m). Monday: 5.05 ajn. (1.9 m), 3.40 pjn. (2.2 m). Tuesday: 7.10 ajn. (1.9 m), 5.20 pjn. (2.1 m).59 words
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Miscellaneous66 1972-10-12 3 weather! Temperatures cities yesterday. in world Singapore Singapore's weather for the 24 hours to 8 a.m. today: Max. temp. 31.8 C Min. temp. 25.1 C Total rainfall for the month to date 42.7 mm. Total raindays? for. the month tot date bile. Hours of sunshine 1.35. V v Weak quake66 words
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Article618 1972-10-12 4 Edgar Koh - Dr. Phibes: A thrill-packed chiller CMBMa By Edgar Koh DR. PHIBES starring Vincent Price (Cathaycoming). The opening sequence of a black-nooded figure playing religious music on a monstrous, pink, neon-lit organ prompts the thought that this film Is all a big joke/ And618 words
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In Person
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Article, Illustration707 1972-10-12 4 BUT THEY ARE REALLY A BUNCH OF FUN-LOVING AND WITTY PEOPLE INTELLECTUALS, a roomful of professors, doctors and lawyers that was what I had to face when I attended the Oxford and Cambridge Society of Singapore dinner buffet. I had my reservations about it, all right Just707 words
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Advertisement127 1972-10-12 4 A PUCE TO ENJOY WHILE VOJ ONE The Best in tradition set in a gracious and elegant European atmosphere. Excellent French cuisine. Superb wine And a touch of East at lunch time on weekends Javanese Ri|staHel Restaurant Penang Rd./Oxley Rise, S pore. 9. Tel. *****1 I2olir»»*v w I Frcncb V127 words
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Advertisement23 1972-10-12 4 Sole agents WING LEE CO. LTD. 3 4 TEW CHEW STREET, SINGAPORE-1 TEL: ***** ***** Trust Alka- Seltzer for quick relief of HEATINESS23 words
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TREND
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Article, Illustration1409 1972-10-12 5 AN INTERVIEW WIIH VIDAL SASSOON Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, Thursday Off the top of your head, you'd probably rate hair grooming as a fairly absurd topic for serious discussion. There are, after all, much more important subjects requiring attention.Los Angeles Times - 1,409 words
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Article, Illustration530 1972-10-12 5 CLIVE FREEMAN - N The mole box J CLIVE FREEMAN The pretty blonde behind the counter couldn't have been nicer. "Shall I wrap it for you, Mein Herr, or will you be using it now?" she asked. I could feel myself blushing as I whispered,530 words
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Article, Illustration101 1972-10-12 5 r 7 TALKING) SHOP TFHtSA OOi Lady and Tramp, Bambl, Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse hate come Into the world of hair clips and slides leaving their cheeky imprint there. Originally designed for children the hair clips in light plastic come in such sunny101 words
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Article, Illustration66 1972-10-12 5 Traditionally, children have only teddy bears, puppies and rag dolls to cuddle while they sleep. Now these woolly dolls have turned musical. Known as musical pyjama bags, they are soft, In spar- kingly brilliant colours and so cute. So the next time your little one sleeps, he or66 words
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Article95 1972-10-12 5 How often has It happened when you were bogged down with loads of all sizes on one of your shopping sprees? Well, shopping bags have been shunned In the past because of their often plain or dull appearance. This time things have changed and collapsible leather95 words
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Advertisement130 1972-10-12 5 > P* A &«»:v t V fA iM m* i I 11 I X I f *4 5 fit ftf? BBS f 'v the HERTS OFF. and so handsomely, in ynur aircooled Surrey by Rrrou Don't let rising temperatures—or rising prices—get you down. The Surrey keeps you steady and cool.130 words
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Miscellaneous322 1972-10-12 5 r Quix object No. 88 $15 quiz QUIZ Last Saturday's quiz photograph showed an electrical fuse {dug. The first prize ofsls goes to Mdm. Mary Choy, a housewife, of Jalap Chengam. Her entry was the first correct one opened by prize goes to housewife the Editor last night. The next322 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration1121 1972-10-12 6 B. Ronquillo - South-East Asia Report From B. Ronquillo PHILIPPINES What Mr. Ferdinand Marcos has not been able to accomplish in six years as President of the Republic he has already done in one week as Commander-in-Chief of Vr.e Philippine Armed Forces. This in1,121 words
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Article, Illustration835 1972-10-12 6 Ronnie Muntu - From Ronnie Muntu INDONESIA Ever since the disaster of three years ago when the nucleus of the organisation and guerrilla-force, which they had painstakingly rebuilt after the abortive 1965 coup, was hunted down and largely destroyed by tough red-barretted commando troops south of Blitar,835 words
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VOICE OF THE PRESS
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Article363 1972-10-12 6 What other newspapers are saying: US PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION AND VIETNAM WAR. President Nixon told a Press conference at the White House night before last (hat the Vietnam peace talks had reached a sensitive stage, indicating that further compromise had been made both at the Paris peace talks363 words
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Article99 1972-10-12 6 WORKING FULL-TIME IN the month or RAMADAN The decision to discontinue the arrangement whereby MmHm employees in Singapore wort half a day firing flu month Is most appropriate. It is obvious that this decision will benefit the country and Its people. Islam has never encouraged Muslims to work99 words
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Advertisement95 1972-10-12 6 si I m I ky< curry specialities IST FLOOR-JOHN LITTLES BUILDING Come and experience our exotic curry lunches. Mild or hot, to suit your taste. Served with rice straight from the tub and a delectable selection of sambals. Then round it off with a pint of Draught Beer a good95 words
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Advertisement95 1972-10-12 6 Coffer the Come alone, with friends, or with your wife our charming hostesses will brighten your visit with light, polite conversation. A background of soothing music sets the mood for enjoyment in the new Adelphi Cocktail Lounge. Open from 5 p.m. Closed on Sundays. IbareaVlP at the Adelphi Cocktail Lonnge95 words
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319 1972-10-12 7 United Press International Manila, Thursday The chief of the r nilippines Constabulary said last night he had ordered more troops to guard the approaches to Greater Manila because of a reported build-up of communist guerrilla forces in nearby mountain areas. In a reportUnited Press International - 319 words
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241 1972-10-12 7 United Press International New York, Thurs.—Cook County hospital. surgeons have performed the first successful heart reconstruction operation in the US on a patient born with only half a heart. The five-year-old girl who underwent the surgery is given a good chance to live normalUnited Press International - 241 words
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Article247 1972-10-12 7 Paris, Thursday—The US presidential adviser. Dr. Henry Kissinger, Is staying In Paris for another day—his second extension. He was to have left the French capital after talks with North Vietnamese negotiators on Tuesday. He stayed on for another round of talks. However, there247 words
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Article503 1972-10-12 7 But Viet bombing raids will go on Reuter Paris, Thursday The United States last night voiced dismay and regret over the destruction of the French diplomatic mission in Hanoi during an American bombing raid but made it plain the air strikes against North Vietnam would goReuter - 503 words
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168 1972-10-12 7 Reuter Belfast, Thursday A Northern Ireland magistrate was shot and seriously wounded by a gunman on a motorcycle yesterday as his two young daughters watched in horror. Police said 46-year-old Mr. William Staunton a Catholic who has taken a firm line against Irish Republican ArmyReuter - 168 words
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Article31 1972-10-12 7 Jakarta, Thursday Jakarta'B Legislative Assembly yesterday decreed that anyone found lying In the city parks will be liable to six months' jail or a 10,000 rupiahs (Ss7o) fine, fine.31 words
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Article, Illustration346 1972-10-12 7 UPI, Reuter Washington; Thursday A pre-dawn revolt by 200 prisoners in a local jail who seized hostages and demanded to be released subsided yesterday when the majority returned to their cells and others were taken to court to air their grievances. At one stageUPI, Reuter - 346 words
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131 1972-10-12 7 Vienna, Thursday—West German space scientist, Professor Heinz Kaminski, said yesterday pollution in the seas around the European continent had reached a "frightening" level "The present level of industrial waste in the seas is frightening and one must expect a further increase if the present industrial131 words
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Article244 1972-10-12 7 United Press International Washington, Thursday—'A divorced mother of six has outwitted a wouid-be tiiiet witu ner tales ot fin ancial woe. Mrs. Helen O'Brien talked her way out of a holdup on Tuesoay by lecturing tne would oe robber on tne high costs ofUnited Press International - 244 words
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Article51 1972-10-12 7 Katmandu, Thursday— A seven-man Japanese mountaineering expedition to Nampa, a 22.760 ft. high Himalayan peak In north west Nepal has set up Its base camp. A message received from the expedition said that the Nagoya University of Japan Alpine expedition established the camp at a height of 12,30051 words
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Article15 1972-10-12 7 Geneva, Thursday.—Switzerland announced yesterday that it would take 200 stateless Asians from Uganda.15 words
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Article83 1972-10-12 7 New York, Thursday. A car carrying members of the rock and roll group The Platters was destroyed by fire on the New Jersey turnpike on Tuesday night. Nobody was hurt. A spokesman for the singers said the car engine caught fire near Elizabeth, New83 words
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243 1972-10-12 7 United Press International Los Angeles, Thursday A man who shot and killed a skyjacker on a Vietnambound airliner in July frfig sued the airline for US$l.25 million ($3.75 million) claiming he and his wife live in fear of the dead man's survivors. InUnited Press International - 243 words
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Article55 1972-10-12 7 Sydney, Thursday.—Fire last night destroyed a As 2 million shopping centre at the outer Sydney suburb of Liverpool. The blaze started from an electrical fault on the second floor of the threestorey Woolworths family centre shortly before closing time, and the building was destroyed within55 words
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Advertisement35 1972-10-12 7 HONGKONG TIM-SUM IS HEM FOR YOU! From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily A PLACE FOR ALL OCCASIONS Superb Chinese Cuisine served in pleasant atmosphere. Trust Alka- Seltzer for quick relief of HEADACHE UPSET STOMACH35 words
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Advertisement135 1972-10-12 7 New cars for you to go first class in KUALA LUMPUR andPENANG At our new offices in Malaysia We are practically unwrapping brand new airconditioned cars so that our service stays first class always. Nothing else will do. We'll also throw in English speaking chauffeurs. If you need them. All135 words
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Article, Illustration5108 1972-10-12 8 R.C. de Iongh - By R.C. de Iongh Acting Head of the Department of Indonesian Malayan Studies, University of Sydney. The Indonesian population totalled 123 minion at the beginning of 1973 and Is growing at an average rate of 18 per cent per annum. Java, with only 7 per cent of the totalGRAPHICS Kay Stewart - 5,108 words
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Article, Illustration1704 1972-10-12 8 MAN U the most remarkable of all the creatures that live In the world. He is the only creature that lives in all climates, makes and uses tools, creates fire, prays, talks, and destroys his own kind in wars. Through science, ip>" has unlocked many1,704 words
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Article447 1972-10-12 10 Litanies are boring affairs by any standards and the latest call by the Malaysian Minister for Health Tan Sri Lee Sidk Yew to the Chinese in the country to move away from parochialism and demonstrate their loyalties to the country is probably no exception. He447 words
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Article126 1972-10-12 10 by ISPY I heaved a sigh of relief when my teenaged house maid left last week. Not only had she been scoffing a lot of food from the fridge, but she had also displayed a taste for the best cuts. I was told by my126 words
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Article, Illustration908 1972-10-12 10 PAKIR SINGH - PAKIR SINGH It would appear that Filipinos have generally decided to give President Marcos a chance to prove the worth of martial law. It is just as well. But President Marcos will have to make his promises to create908 words
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Letters
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Article278 1972-10-12 10 CHIAM SEE TONG - CHIAM SEE TONG In the article The Battle Against Venereal Disease (NN, October 4) the following observations were made: "Despite the advances in medical science, it has still proved impossible to eradicate VD either on a national or global scale. "In fact venereal disease seems to278 words
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Article86 1972-10-12 10 CORINNA DIEU (Mrs - CORINNA DIEU (Mrs.) Public Relations Officer, Housing and Development Board, Singapore, 2. We refer to the letter by R.L. dated September 30. The Board does not encourage unauthorised hawkers In Its estates. Action has been and will continue to be taken against these hawkers by our officers who86 words
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Article135 1972-10-12 10 IRENE TAN - IRENE TAN Many a small man has jumped on to the bandwagon along with the big operators hoping to make some money In the stock market. It is always the small men who get their fingers burnt eventually. Most shares have been carried too high. A share135 words
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Article159 1972-10-12 10 THOMAS KUAH - THOMAS KUAH I refer to the following publication by New Nation on sth October, 1972. "The Monetary Authority of Singapore is unlikely to grant the solvent chit fund companies the green light to start new groups in the Immediate future, it was learnt today. "Last week, it159 words
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Article110 1972-10-12 10 MOHAMED SULAIMAN - MOHAMED SULAIMAN Television Slngapura no doubt Is doing Its best to entertain the public with all Its available facilities. But In certain respects it is causing much disappointment and frustration to TV viewers. The Tamil movie which is my favourite programme falls under this category. RTS censors the110 words
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Article83 1972-10-12 10 CORINNA DIEU (Mrs - CORINNA DIEU (Mrs.) Public Relations Officer, Bousing and Development Board. Singapore, 2. We refer to the letter from Philip Tan and Family dated October 2. Our Investigations at dementi Estate reveal no breeding ground for mosquitoes. While the Ministry of the Environment Is Investigating the surrounding areas,83 words
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Article167 1972-10-12 10 As a regular punter, I read with interest Toto Company's suggestions on the methods of punting. .1 am sure that most punters are not so dumb that they have not tried the systems suggested by the Company. In fact it is not skill but luck that167 words
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Advertisement144 1972-10-12 10 Write to The Editor, New Nation, Locked Bag 15, GPO, Singapore, 1. I II The Royal 7000Y is an ail new radio from Zenith. And Zenith have been specialists in Radionics for 50 years so ,you'd expect the best and you get it. I'll HI International shortwave and amateur broadcasts,144 words
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Miscellaneous4 1972-10-12 10 <SVGPzve wBFEDON THE ISSUES^4 words
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Article, Illustration2506 1972-10-12 11 BETTY L. KHOO - A THREE-PART PROBE BY BETTY L. KHOO Copyright: Publishers want action The Singapore Publishers' Association has been the quickest to take up cudgels to combat the backyard publisher. The Singapore Publishers Association is the representative body of book publishers in Singapore. As they set a certain standard2,506 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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217 1972-10-12 12 Hotel Singapura Inter-* continental has acquired 70,434 sq.ft. of land at a cost of $7,396 million or $105 per sq.ft. at Scotts Road. The property Is adjacent to the Hyatt Hotel and opposite the Holiday Inn and the Shaw Centre. The purchase was217 words
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Article104 1972-10-12 12 Straits Navigators has successfully concluded negotiations to manufacture and assemble Schottel propulsion units in Singapore. Schottel units can be installed on any barge, pontoon, floating crane, tugboat as an easy and efficient way to make them self-propelling. A unique feature of a Schottel unit is104 words
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288 1972-10-12 12 At least seven companies listed on the Stock Exchange of Malaysia and Singapore have been queried over the past week by the manager of secretary of the Exchange on the fluctuation in their prices and the substantial turnover in their shares. Questioned on288 words
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Article235 1972-10-12 12 Dow Jones closing stock averages on the New York Exchange yesterday: 30 Indus. 946.42 (down 5.42), 20 Transp. 215.88 (down 1.82), IS Utlla. 111.96 (down 0.10), 65 Stocks 307.78 (down 1.73). Volume: 11,900,000 share£. Allied Chem 28 49% Am Brand* 42% Am Can 34'« Am Motors AT235 words
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Article, Illustration178 1972-10-12 12 There was high pitched speculative activity in the share market yesterday. Volume reached a high of 6J million shares valued at $12.3 million. Second line industrials, hotels and properties continued to be the main area of attraction. South Johore Bus, which Is to acquire 42.1 per cent of178 words
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168 1972-10-12 12 United Press International New York, Thursday. iTices closed lower ii. light trading yesterday on the New York Stock Exchange. The Dow Jones industrial average of 30 selected blue chip stocks fell 5.42 points to 646.42 at the close as declines swept past .advances, 856United Press International - 168 words
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Article143 1972-10-12 12 liondon, Thursday—The market closed narrowly irregular In thin trading yesterday and at 3 p.m. the Financial Times index was up 0.2 at 483.9. Bargains totalled 7,435 (7,465). Dealers believed investors were unwilling to commit themselves until the outcome of Monday's tripartite talks on voluntary measures to curb143 words
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Article122 1972-10-12 12 United Press International Tokyo, Thursday.—Japan and Malaysia yesterday signed an agreement under which the Japanese ExportImport Bank, acting Jointly with a group of Japanese foreign exchange banks, extended 18 clllion yen (5163.5 million) in credits to the Malaysian government. The agreement was signed by Malaysian AmbassadorUnited Press International - 122 words
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153 1972-10-12 12 The Australian government may send a special mission to Singapore and Malaysia to promote Investments by Australians in local enterprises. According to business circles, the mission will Investigate the opportunities for direct Investments by Australians and will also look Into the possibility of setting153 words
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Article38 1972-10-12 12 London, Thursday. A London showroom yesterday exhibited the first batch of motorcycles to come from a factory in Taiwan, The machines, were described by experts here as having a lose resemblance to Japanese motorcycles.38 words
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Article, Illustration145 1972-10-12 12 A new $1 million shop ping complex is being built in the fast changing Jalan Besar and Serangoon Road area. The six storey building, at the junction of Jalan Besar and Kitchener Road, is scheduled for completion in April next year. It will be fully air condl145 words
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Article366 1972-10-12 12 For the fourth year in succession Sim Lim Investments' shareholders have to forego a dividend leaving no sweetening for a 55.3 p/e at $1.88 on pre-tax historic earnings of 3.4 cents a share. The only prop seems to be net assets of $1.14, but this366 words
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Miscellaneous163 1972-10-12 12 DR. KILDARE WHAT I'M POINTING TO ARE THE WSCS THAT-SEPARATE THE VERTEBRAE. BECAUSE OF THE AGING PROCESSOR THE KIND OF ACCIDENT YOU SUFFERED... WE GET WHAT IS MISCALLED A "SLIPPED DISC'...BUTIS ACTUALLY A RUPTURED OR HERNIATED 1 DISC..., I i •'M >) RIP KIRBY s$ ar i i Err ■r163 words
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Advertisement596 1972-10-12 13 new warn .1 DEATH T. BALASUBRAMANIAM EXPRESIDENT Sri Senpoga Vinoyagar tempi# and of Property Tax Dept. passed away peacefully on 12/10/72 leaving behind wife, 2 sons and 2 daughters to mourn his loss. Cortege will leave 3 (Bishop's) Ploce, Serangoon Gardens at 5 p.m. today. ANNOUNCEMENTS MOTHERCARE SPECIALISING in mother596 words
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Advertisement332 1972-10-12 13 UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE invites for the posts of: (o) DRAUGHTSMEN (Archltoctorel) (b) DRAUGHTSMAN (Structure I) from residents of Singapore and Malaysia. Period of appointment shall be up to three years. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Able to prepare working drawings with minimum supervision and with at least three years of respective experience.332 words
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Advertisement518 1972-10-12 13 required by Europeon Monufocturing Company in Jurong (o) School Certificate and L.C.C. Book-keeping (b) Minimum one yeor accounting it) Typing 35 w.p.m. (d) Singapore citizen oge obove *9 Ce) Salary $200 $250 p.m. Interested applicants please contact. Mr. Lew, Tel: S'pove ****** Jurong based European Foctory urgently requires A lady518 words
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Advertisement593 1972-10-12 13 TV/RADIO SALES SERVICE WHY PAY MORI? Wide range of used T.V. Os good os new on sole, rental ot fantastic bargaining price. All sets are guaranteed. Singapore *****1/*****3 Tony. TRAVEL GUIDE NAM-HO TRAVEL SERVICE Limited. Tour Malaya—Seven Days S$ 110/-, oir-conditk>ned Bus Ssl3s/-. Departure Every Sunday, Monday. C/Highlands—Four Days Ss7o/-,593 words
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Advertisement428 1972-10-12 13 CORDIAL WELCOME ALL DELEGATES ATTENDING THE sth ASIAN-PACIFIC CONGRESS OF CARDIOLOGY As a mark of welcome, we offer 3 different types of valuable Japanese occupational postal stamps absolutely FREE to all delegates who visit our shop. .Further, we offer a souvenir charm FREE for purchases up to $400, and. a428 words
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Article562 1972-10-12 14 London, Thursday England's new look soccer side, with only Alan Ball and Bobby Moore left of the World Cup winners of 1966, were held to a 1-1 draw by Yugoslavia in a friendly international at Wembley last night. England, with four new caps in their side,562 words
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Article, Illustration251 1972-10-12 14 London Thursday.—Manchester United slumped to a 2-1 home defeat by third division rivals Bristol Rovers last night to follow their neighbours Manchester City out of the English Football League Cup. City were eliminated eight days ago by Bury, of the fourth division. Low point251 words
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Article, Illustration637 1972-10-12 14 Desmond Oon - passing SllOlS gr°" d Desmond Oon Some weeks ago, Singapore had a surprise visitor in Peter Allen of the Lawn Tennis Association of South Australia, who came unannounced. No one in the tennis hierarchy here knew anything of his intended visit until he had arrived at637 words
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Article47 1972-10-12 14 Bangkok, Thursday.—The 1972 Queen's Cup soccer tournament kicks off today at Bangkok's national stadium. Eleven teams are taking part in the tournament. The visiting clubs are defending champions Bulog Putera of Indonesia, Seiko of Hong Kong, the Cambodian Army and the Laos Army club.47 words
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Article468 1972-10-12 14 New York, Thursday Teenager Jeanne Evert got lucky yesterday in the first round of the US$lOO,OOO Virginia Slims tennis championships when the formidable Mrs. Margaret Court of Australia developed a leg cramp and forfeited the match. "I hated to win it like this," said468 words
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Article80 1972-10-12 14 Wellington, Thursday. Nationalist Chinese golfers Lu Liang Huan and Hsleh Min Nan will play the New Zealand circuit next month, The New Zealand Professional Golfers Association announced here yesterday. Lu, the current French and Thai champion, finished second in the British Open lo Lee Trevino last year. Hsleh80 words
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Article60 1972-10-12 14 Katmandu. Thursday. Japan's Kenjl Suzuki and Hou Chla Chang of China will meet In the men's singles final of the Invitation badminton tournament here today. In the semi-finals last evening, Suzuki, the Japanese team captain, downed Chinese Wu Chu Sheng In straight sets ,15-12, 15-13. Chang defeated Purushotam60 words
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Article111 1972-10-12 14 Sydney, Thursday. Ken Rosewall, back In the Davis Cup Tennis reckoning after an absence of over 15 years, said here yesterday Australian selectors should concentrate on younger players. Rosewall, 37, who became a contract professional in 1957, has been approached by the Australian Lawn Tennis Association111 words
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Article70 1972-10-12 14 Rio De Janeiro, Thursday —Brazil took a four stroke lead on fairways soaked by 10 days of rain in yesterday's first round of the 36 holes Humberto Almeida Cup amateur team golf tournament here. With a score of 224, Brazil led from South Africa and Australia, on70 words
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Article209 1972-10-12 14 Salt Lake City. Utah. Thursday American heavyweight George Foreman maintained his undefeated record by knocking out compatriot Terry Sorrels in the second round of their scheduled 10-rounx! bout here last night. Foreman, the 1968 Olympic champion who hopes to get a chance at Joe JJazier's world title209 words
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Article95 1972-10-12 14 Houston, Thursday.—Promoters at Houston Astrodome have raised their offer to world heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier by US$5O,OOO (about $140,000) to US$BOO,OOO (about $2.24 m) to defend his title against George Foreman here in December. The offer was made by telegram to Frazier by Jack O'Connell,95 words
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Article29 1972-10-12 14 Reuters RUGBY UNION County championship—Berkshire 25 Dorset and Wiltshire 8; Buckinghamshire 6 Oxfordshire 20; Hampshire 3 Eastern Counties 32; Kent 34 Sussex 0; Middlesex 4 Surrey 7.Reuters - 29 words
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Article32 1972-10-12 14 Tokyo, Thursday Play in the first leg of the Asian tennis circuit here yesterday was postponed because of rain. The tournament opened with players from eight countries taking part.32 words
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Article, Illustration257 1972-10-12 14 The Singapore Medical Association is seriously considering building its own squash courts in a bid to create keener interest among its members. Plans and suggestions on how and where the squash courts are to be located are invited from members of SMA. This came in the257 words
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Miscellaneous333 1972-10-12 14 NEW NATION CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Lobster snares. 5 Estates. 10 Author of "The Apostle." 14 34 Inches, in Mexico. 15 West Indian land. 16 Nickname for a German girl. 17 Member of bridal party: Phrase. 19 S.E. Asian country. 20 Russia's "bread-basket." 21 Certain ball-players. 23 Sicilian landmark. 24 Hindu333 words
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Article, Illustration2809 1972-10-12 15 SATURDAY CLASS 1 DIV 3 7F ($13,000 $9100 TO WINNER) ***** DATINS FANCY s (H. T. Wee) Allan T fIOO ***** FLEET ARM a (L Y) Teh 4 5 m ***** RENDEZVOUS a (Auric) Tan 6 808 ***** VANDA a (Irficky) Tth 6 JOB *****2,809 words
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Article374 1972-10-12 15 —Scratchings BARRIER DRAW SATURDAY RACE 1: 3,4,13,14,1,12, 10, 8,2,9,5,11,6,7. RACE 2: 2, 9, 3, 15,5, 10, 1, 8, 4,13, 14,11,12,7,6. RACE 3: 15,7, 13, 3, 9,8,14,4, 12,10,5,1, 6, 11, 2. RACE 4: 1,2,8,11, 12, 15,6,5,14, 3,9,4,13, 7, 10. RACE 5: 3, 6, 5, 1, 12, 13,4,2,10,14,11,15,8,9.374 words
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Article155 1972-10-12 15 Buenos Aires. ThursdayReigning champions the United States took a commanding lead In the first round of the women's world amateur golf championship here yesterday when Jane Booth blazed round the Hindu Country Club course here in a scorching four-under-par 68. Laura Baugh, the US 17-year-old155 words
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Article28 1972-10-12 15 Jakarta, Thursday—The touring New Zealand soccer team were held to a one-all draw in a friendly match against the Indonesian national side here last night.28 words
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Article, Illustration447 1972-10-12 15 By Blue Peter Swift Dragon went like a winner in a testing gallop on a good track at Bukit Timah this morning. Ridden by Rod Dawkins the Orgolio flve-year-old sprinted smartly over 3f in 36, finishing on the bit. Of the Gold Cup candidates447 words
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Article271 1972-10-12 15 London, Thursday—South African Gary Player will start 5-2 favourite for a record fifth victory in the £25,000 ($167,500) Piccadilly world match-play golf championship at Wentworth today. v Player, the 35-year-old American PGA champion who clashes with Britain's Peter Oosterhuis in the first round, has played in271 words
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Article100 1972-10-12 15 New York, Thursday. The Cincinnati Reds scored two runs In the last half of the ninth Innings yesterday to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates, 4-3, and win the National Baseball league championship in the deciding game of a best-of-five series. The crowd of 41,887 went wild100 words
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396 1972-10-12 16 After a year-long study of many examples a scientist concluded that an extra female chromosome in the male's genetic makeup probably is much less meaningful and occurs more often than medical science has been supposing. All males have one, an X396 words
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Article47 1972-10-12 16 Journalist Cyril Clapham was sent a bill for £1,000 on the grounds he made 99,930 telephone calls In one day. When Clapham denied it, the Post Office in St. Margaret's Bay, England, apologised and withdrew the bill, explaining: "Our computer's up the spout."47 words
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Article52 1972-10-12 16 AH FOOK: I'm worried about the haze over the city. Although we've been assured that it's not smog, I feel that I just can't breathe. MEI LIN: Stop being so melodramatic! I'm sure it will go away, but I'd be happier if someone could tell us the cause52 words
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Article, Illustration49 1972-10-12 16 •Pretty 19 year old Nancy Koh simply loves being taken around on sight-seeing sprees particularly in posh cars. "I find it so relaxing," she said. Nancy, a clerk at Lee Auto Service also enjoys reading "when I find the time." Picture by Picture by Steven LeePicture by Steven Lee - 49 words
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Article25 1972-10-12 16 Sixty workers at a papermill In Stoke-on-Trent, England, went on strike because they skid there was no toilet paper in the mill's lavatories.25 words
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Article205 1972-10-12 16 Nancy Koh - By Nancy Koh Are Singaporeans swinging daily to the music of Radio Singapore's NFX (national fitness exercises)? Nobody—among the ones we phoned—seems to know, not even the organisers. And nobody, it seems, is following these exercises, now in its third year. RTS, which205 words
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Article209 1972-10-12 16 Today is Thursday, October 12, the 286 th day of 1972 with 80 to follow. This Is Columbus Day. MOON: Approaching its first quarter. THE MORNING STARS: ,P_4 S ars and Saturn. THE EVENING STARS: Mercury and Jupiter. Those born on this date are under the sign of Libra.209 words
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Miscellaneous494 1972-10-12 16 5 Singapore 3.00 Opening and Where the Heart Is 3.20 For the Family (C) 3.40 Then and Now— Leisure: Making Good Use of Time (C—Rpt) 4.10 Housewives' Matinee —•Love and Sympathy (Cantonese Film. Pt. 2) 5.10 Close 6.00 Opening and Rocky Jones, Space Ranger—Forbidden Moon (Ch. 3) 6.30 News in494 words
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Miscellaneous106 1972-10-12 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 Classical Showcase 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 Many Songs 10.00 March106 words
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Miscellaneous380 1972-10-12 16 Trust your lucky star IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are a definite person, absolutely determined to make a go of whatever activity or endeavour you become Involved In. completely immersed in your own interests and enterprises, totally certain of your likes and dislikes, attractions and repulsions. TOMORROW... LIBRA380 words
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