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Title Section15 1972-10-19 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Thursday evening, October 19, 1972 No. 540 Price 15 cents NEW NATION15 words
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Article13 1972-10-19 1 Police reported 84 accidents yesterday. Four were serious and two fatal.13 words
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Article162 1972-10-19 1 The Share Market was hesitant and moderate in trading activity for the first 45 minutes. Generally, prices were Improving. The Stock Exchange temporarily suspended trading in General Lumber shares from 10 a.m. Town and City erratically advanced from $2.45 to $2.51, declined to $2.49, rose to $2.51,162 words
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Article39 1972-10-19 1 New York, Thursday.— Cincinnati Reds beat the Oakland Athletics 1-0 In the third game of the World Series played In Cincinnati last night. The win for the Reds closed Oakland's 2-0 lead In the best-of-seven series.39 words
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373 1972-10-19 1 Sequel to shooting Bangkok, Thursday General Tan Sri Abdul Ibrahim, Chief of Staff of the Malaysian Army, said here yesterday that the ambush killing of six Thais in the Malay-sian-Thai border area last Thursday, was a misunderstanding. He told reporters before leaving for Malaysia373 words
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Article113 1972-10-19 1 Police yesterday recovered more than $20,000 worth of stolen orchids in raids on several homes in Chua Chu Kang, following this week's crackdown on a big orchid theft syndicate. In a four-hour operation, detectives from Rural West police station seized a total of more than113 words
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Article37 1972-10-19 1 Bangkok, ThursdayBritish newspaper publisher Lord Thompson of Fleet said here yesterday that he had established a press office during his visit to China. "A news staff operation will be started soon," he said.37 words
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97 1972-10-19 1 ASEAN countries hare agreed on a seven-day visafree arrangement for all tourists to this region. This was disclosed by a spokesman of the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board In an Interview with New Nation. However, he said: "Each country la entitled to their own97 words
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Article304 1972-10-19 1 Teresa Ooi - Wardens tell of weird happenings at lovers' haunt By Teresa Ooi Mother Nature seems to frown rather harshly on courting couples, as far as Seletar Reservoir Is concerned. "Ghosts" also roam the love resort, say the reservoir workers.. Two wardens say they have been weird things304 words
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Article, Illustration157 1972-10-19 1 The naming of an orchid after Princess Margaret highlighted her tour of the Botanic Gardens today. The orchid—named the Renanthopsis Margaret—is a cross between the Phalaenopsls Denevi and Renanthera Phillpplnensls. It was chosen by the Princess herself. Tourists and passers-by thronged the Gardens157 words
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Article28 1972-10-19 1 Buenos Aires. Thursday. Bombs destroyed railroad tracks at a suburban commuter station in Buenos Aires today, the third consecutive day of terrorist bombings in Argentina,28 words
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Article177 1972-10-19 1 Mexico City, Thursday The World Boxing Council (WBC) yesterday gave world heavyweight champion Joe Frazier 48 hours to negotiate a title match with No. 1 challenger George Foreman. If Frazier falls to sign for the title bout, he will be stripped of the championship and177 words
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Article59 1972-10-19 1 New Delhi, Thursday. Brigadier Klrna Ram Vlj. director general of the Singapore Armed Forces had a meeting here today with the secretary to the Indian Defence Minister. Mr. KJ3. Lall. Brigadier Vlj arrived here yesterday on a twoweek visit of defence establishments In India. He will59 words
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Article32 1972-10-19 1 Dacca, Thursday Six people were killed and 11 others Injured when a wooden bridge collapsed under the bus they were riding 110 miles southeast of here on Wednesday.32 words
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Article45 1972-10-19 1 Detectives from the Kandang Kerbau Police Station arrested two men and recovered live refrigerators from a house In Slak Kuan Road, off Changl Road, following: a tip-off yesterday. The refrigerators, valued at $3000, were reported stolen from a Pan Electric store.45 words
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Article233 1972-10-19 1 Long Kum Thong - By Long Kum Thong Two of the three bus workers who were suspended for disregarding the recent bus workers' safety and courtesy campaign have been dismissed. A senior union official from the Singapore Industrial Labour Organisation checked on the workers following public complaints against233 words
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Advertisement62 1972-10-19 1 mSIDE toodv PACE 2 N. w cincvr pros;i.imm.' PACE 5. Ghosts it Seletir Rest rvon PACE 5 W nntn^ worn,in with sjojd m.ii nrrs PACE 6 R'ds told Get set tor ce.isctirc PACE 7 Quickie rn.ir fi.ijjes in Usj.md.i PACE 10. Comment on bilinjju.ilism PACE 15: Scr.itchin^s .lrtd b.liror dr.iw62 words
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Advertisement93 1972-10-19 1 IIJ I fir* i» 1' $Mi?W lis i ■Iw v If; I It 5 if *3 i u v» c I t* i tU M i \l iiiiifi i m Insurance and Security In today's rapidly changing world, the consequences of risks can be very appalling. That's why you need93 words
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Miscellaneous18 1972-10-19 1 Forecast Weather outlook lrom 1 p.m. to 6 pjn. today Isolated showers with thunder In the late afternoon.18 words
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237 1972-10-19 2 The Public Utilities Board will introduce the onemeter system to replace the current electricity and power meters on December 1 this year. This Is to coincide with the Introduction of the government's new tariff system providing for one rate of charges for electricity.237 words
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Article75 1972-10-19 2 A short circuit blew out the road signal control terminal at the Junction of Stamford Road and North Bridge Road and blacked out the four traffic lights at midnight. Long after firemen doused the flames within five minutes, smoke was still coming out from the too bulb75 words
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Article, Illustration222 1972-10-19 2 It was love at first sight for this orangutan named Girlie (left). And it happened on a Friday, two months ago, which also explains why her boyfriend is named Friday—the day he was presented to the Mandai Zoo. Now these two lovers are having the222 words
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331 1972-10-19 2 For women patients A rehabilitation programme Reach for Recovery will be made available to women who suffer from breast cancer, the No. 1 killer among women in Singapore. The scheme is mainly for women who have to undergo operations to have their breasts removed.331 words
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96 1972-10-19 2 The First National City Bank's wage negotiations with the Singapore Bank Employees Union yesterday reached a deadlock. A union spokesman said they were offered option two of the National Wages Council recommendations and a 13th month payment. This was no different from the previous96 words
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Advertisement237 1972-10-19 2 m Wi Philips Infra-Red Grill: The key to modern, healthy cooking. You don't have to add fat or butter to your joint of meat, poultry or fish when you cook with Philips Infra-Red GrilL Heat from the infra-red elements rapidly seals and cooks the meat in its own natural juices,237 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous321 1972-10-19 2 Quiz object No. 94 Bus driver wins $15 prize WHAT 18II? Last Saturday's quiz photograph showed a bottle opener. The first prize of $15 goes to Mr. Heng Chap Sooi, a bus driver, of Jalan Terong. His entry was the first correct one opened by the Editor last night. The321 words
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Miscellaneous487 1972-10-19 2 HRPPEHinCS wh t a o t d s ay on Dr. Jean Raymond, the Recording Secretary of the Theosophlcal Society Inter national Headauarters at Adyar, will speak on SACRED OR PROFANE? at No. 8. Calrnhlll Road at 7 p.m. The chairman and direc tors Of GKN INTERNATIONAL will hold a487 words
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Miscellaneous288 1972-10-19 2 mm Temperatures in world cities yesterday: Jakarta 35-27 C Kuala Lumpur 33-22 C Bangkok 32-25 C Hong Kong 29-25 C Manila 33-23 C Taipeh 31-23 C Naha 29- 2C Seoul 21-11 C Tokyo 20-12 C London 13-11 C Paris 16- 6C Moscow 7 2C New York 9 4C Sydney- 22-17288 words
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Article, Illustration692 1972-10-19 3 For 430 American students on board the S.S. Universe Campus Afloat, "the ship is their classroom, the world their laboratory." In an interview with New Nation, the Chancellor of the floating varsity. Dr. Raymond Thurston, said; "This idea was Initiated by a group of692 words
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Article190 1972-10-19 3 Mary Lee - By Mary Lee prompt action by the Singapore Medical Services recently helped to save the life of a three-year-old boy in Medan. The boy, who had been oitten by a wildcat, would have died of rabies If Singapore did not send the duck's embryo rabies190 words
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Article36 1972-10-19 3 Mrs. Pat Beckett, the export sales manager of Imperial Machine Company—a British firm specialising in industrial catering equipment—will arrive here on Nov. 15. During her threeday stay, she will meet the company's local agents.36 words
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Article54 1972-10-19 3 The acting secretary of the Public Service Commission, Mr. Y.S. Tan, has left for West Germany. While abroad, Mr. Tan will study the problems concerning the recruiting and training of manpower for the needs of industry as well as for the civil service. He will54 words
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Article134 1972-10-19 3 The Automobile Association of Singapore will soon Introduce a new scheme to assist second hand car buyers. Through this scheme called the AA Car Mart the AA will exhibit reliable used cars In the association's car park at River Valley Road. This will134 words
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Article267 1972-10-19 3 Reuter New Delhi, Thursday. The Malaysian Minister of Agriculture, Tan Sri Mohamed Ghazali Jawi, yesterday called for more effective Co-ordination and sharing of knowledge in the field of agriculture among Asian countries. He was speaking on the second day of the 11th regional conferenceReuter - 267 words
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Article44 1972-10-19 3 The Queenstown Branch Library will hold a talk demonstration on selfdefence on Saturday, Oct. 28 at 3 pjn. The talk will be given by Mr. Michael Lum Tho and the demonstration by a 10man team from the Singapore Karate Association.44 words
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Article33 1972-10-19 3 Professor Phoon Wal Onn. head of the Department of Social Medicine, University of Singapore, has been appointed an honorary member of the World Health Organisation Expert Advisory Panel on Occupational Health.33 words
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Article363 1972-10-19 3 Thousands of Malaysians are still coming in each month to look for Jobs here. Many come in answer to Press advertisements while others are here on holiday cum job seeking trips. The last official figure available Indicated that there are at least over 60,000 Malaysians363 words
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180 1972-10-19 3 More than 40 secondary schools will vie for the Sin Chew Jit Poh Trophy in a mathematics competition to be held in Nanyang University on December 15. The inter-school mathematics competition, which is the fourth to be organised by the Mathematics Society of180 words
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Article70 1972-10-19 3 The NTUC Income will organise two functions this month to celebrate its anniversary. On Sunday, the Income Summit Club will hold its third and final forum for the year at the Sports House In Rutland Road from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Secretary-general Mr. C.V. Devan Nair70 words
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Article216 1972-10-19 3 The University of Singapore will probably close its Art Museum early next year, according to the South East Asian Ceramics Society. A circular issued to its members recently said: ,Th L President (Mr. William WUletts who is curator of the museum) said it was probable216 words
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Article228 1972-10-19 3 About 65 employees of Henry David Pte. Limited will get a 10 to 15 per cent wage increase soon following a collective agreement signed between the management and the Singapore Manual and Mercantile Workers' Union on Tuesday. This in the first agreement signed228 words
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Advertisement8 1972-10-19 3 Trust Alka- Seltzer for quick relief of HEATINESS8 words
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Advertisement101 1972-10-19 3 0. m y. y/ A j s M A V Xt w M 'j. "M .j-s \iDESIGN 86 3 <$& tx 9 /P, rsr JA -e y A r DESIGN 29 S V SALOME wm Black Pruned leather boot Elegant and stylish for Han Raya. Sizes: 5 11. SALOME; A101 words
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Article, Illustration617 1972-10-19 4 INTRODUCTION TO ITALIAN DELICACIES THE ITALIANS have come to town, complete with their wine, pizza capri and cassatta ice-cream. To mark tfce official opening of the Chez Be p p i Restaurant, bachelor manager, MR. W.B. FOSTER, threw a free wine and pizza tasting617 words
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Advertisement261 1972-10-19 4 COURAGE CONFIDENCE LEADERSHIP OALECAfINCGiE 10 WITS the Dtle Caraegie Come kelps men tad women: Acquire poise and confidence Speak effectively Sell yourself and your ideas Be at your best with any group Remember names Think and speak on your feet Control fear and worry Be a better conversationalist Develop your261 words
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Miscellaneous798 1972-10-19 4 The Pinter offering... Last film by society's outgoing committee Harold Pinter's play, The Caretaker, directed for the cinema by Cllve Donner and starring Alan Bates. Donald Pleasance and Robert Shaw, will be shown by the Singapore Film Society at the Cultural Centre on October 29 at 6 p.m. and 9798 words
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TREND
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Article, Illustration294 1972-10-19 5 The French have started a nude ads fad Melbourne Herald Paris dress designer Yves St. Laurent (right) has started a fashion by having himself photographed in the nude to advertise his own men's scent. Michel Polnareff the French pop singer, is advertising his present series of concertsMelbourne Herald - 294 words
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713 1972-10-19 5 O. P - C male bOK O.P. Etiquette books always rave about the the Intricacies of being a man, and how you can win a woman's heart with good manners. They tell you that you should care for a woman when you're alone713 words
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Article, Illustration102 1972-10-19 5 Thinking of a practical and not very expensive gifts for someone who's just moved house? Here's a sugcheekiest and most colourful designs have been recently imported from Japan. Designs are exclusive from the States though the mugs are manufactur- Ed in Japan. They range from tiny102 words
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Article, Illustration157 1972-10-19 5 TERESA OOI - s v TALKING jSfeSHOP TERESA OOI Lipsticks as far as I am concerned are meant to be used then placed in whatever clips cost $2.50. nook and corner that I can find on the dressing table. That is just the start of my157 words
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Article, Illustration141 1972-10-19 5 One of the hardest things to find sire pony tail clips. There are so many girls going around with a pony tail tied low at the nape of their neck with an unsightly rubber band because they cannot find an attractive enough pony tail holder.' I141 words
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Article333 1972-10-19 5 At the end of the day can you usually relax and then sleep soundly? Do you usually enjoy the company of others? To be self-renewing is no easy achievement. Ma ny grow old and mentally stale prematurely because they never learned this art. But333 words
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Article, Illustration70 1972-10-19 5 Scratching your head and wondering what to buy for a young girl's birthday present? Here's a tip for you lipstick holders with an attached mirror in attractive casings. The holder is adjustable to fit any lipstick size and the casing varies from studded opals, motfcer-of-pearls to embroidered70 words
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280 1972-10-19 5 Peace breakthrough? Saigon, Thursday President Thieu of South Vietnam today began discussions with US presidential special envoy Henry Kissinger on the war in Vietnam and the Paris peace talks. An announcement from Mr. Thieu's residence, independence Palace, said the two men were meeting to review280 words
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Article86 1972-10-19 5 The Children's Charities Donation Appeal Committee of the Apex Club will present foodstuff and $2,865 to five children's organisations at the Hilton Hotel at 10.45 a.m. on Saturday. Mr. Chan Chee Seng, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Social Affairs, will be the guest of honour86 words
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Article51 1972-10-19 5 The PWD has put up plans for the provision of railings at the monsoon drain in Lorong 2, Toa Payoh, where schoolgirl Diana Lim slipped and drowned recently a spokesman said today. Several other places have also been considered for railings. No further details were51 words
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228 1972-10-19 5 The search for a Japanese Occupation soldier, Takeo Shigemura—missing for more than 25 years—ls now off. Mr. Tanaka, a businessman who helped in the search on behalf of the soldier's sister-in-law, Mrs. Y. Matsumura of Osaka said: "Shigemura's relatives in Japan have given228 words
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Article37 1972-10-19 5 A red Malaysian identity card belonging to Miss Lim Cheh Koon, 20, of 132 Jalan Kota, Tikam Batu, Kedah, has been found. The owner can claim it from the duty officer, Orchard Road Police Station.37 words
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Article209 1972-10-19 5 The Singapore Teachers' Union is to take out a mortgage of up to $200,000 to finance the building of tfc e Teachers' Centre in Sembawang. To repay the loan, which was approved at the recent delegates' conference, the union will launch a fundraising campaign early209 words
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Advertisement82 1972-10-19 5 Visit our Ultra Modern new store at Supreme House Think total. Make your look "Town Brown" with THE WEARABLES by Arrow Brand new in concept. In execution. Very smart. Now your favorite color in a wardrobe of fashions. All specifically designed to go with the very latest suit patterns. Gives82 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration590 1972-10-19 6 George McArthur - South-East Asia I Report From George McArthur Los Angeles Times SOUTH VIETNAM > Communist party officials in South Vietnam are currently being told by Hanoi that a cease-fire within one month is a definite possibility. At the same time, the partyLos Angeles Times - 590 words
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627 1972-10-19 6 B. Ronquillo - From B. Ronquillo PHILIPPINES What the Philippines has failed to do in the last several years it is now attempting to accomplish in a year or possibly two to three years. This is because what the Philippines did not have these many years it now627 words
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VOICE OF THE PRESS
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Article340 1972-10-19 6 What other newspapers are saying: THE THICK FOG. During the last few days, the sky over Singapore was suddenly enveloped In a dense fog, which turned Singapore's usually blue sky Into hazy gray. According to the Meteorological station, the fog was 5.000foot deep, from surface to340 words
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Article, Illustration570 1972-10-19 6 Arnold Abrams - From Arnold Abrams Washington Post THAILAND Pua, in northern Thailand is a war zone. The majestic mountains here are dominated by guerrillas. The lush green forest is honeycombed with booby traps and hidden trails which the guerrillas use at night. Although government units here enjoy an overwhelmingWashington Post - 570 words
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Advertisement191 1972-10-19 6 Trust Alka- Seltzer for quick relief of ACID INDIGESTION The van about town. m FlOOO PANEL VAN ■kit M w m m The FICXX) is just about the most versatile thing on four wheels. One version is a roomy FlOOO Panel Van, another a combination passenger and cargo FlOOO Light191 words
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361 1972-10-19 7 Jakarta, Thursday Indonesia and China have in principle agreed to normalise their diplomatic ties as quickly as possible but the exact date is still subject to discussion, highly informed sources said today. Since these ties have not been broken off but merely frozen since361 words
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146 1972-10-19 7 Reuter Vienna, Thursday The Rumanian Foreign Minister, Mr. Corneliu Manescu, has been "released" from his ministerial post, the Rumanian news agency, Agerpres, reported yesterday from Bucharest. The surprise announcement came just a week after official disclosures of a high-level shake-up in the Rumanian Government designedReuter - 146 words
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Article, Illustration178 1972-10-19 7 A mother and her weeping daughter search through the wreckage of their home in Bu Chi, about 22 miles north of Saigon, after the town was destroyed by allied airstrlkes. Communist troops had held the town for five days. The US Command reported yesterday that more178 words
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397 1972-10-19 7 Truce after 2 days of gun battles Belfast, Thursday Northern Ireland's paramilitary Ulster Defence Association (UDA) has called off its "war" with the British army after 48 hours of gun battles and street clashes. Following two-hour talks with army security chiefs, the vice-chairman of397 words
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Article114 1972-10-19 7 UPI, Reuter Belfast, Thursday. Observers saw last night's rioting as an attempt to have local council elections scheduled for December 6 called off. The Protestants say the elections should come after a referendum on the border with the Irish Republic, promised by the province's administration, Mr. William Whitelaw.UPI, Reuter - 114 words
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Article384 1972-10-19 7 Reuter Moscow, Thursday.—The Kremlin last night restated its support for the Arabs' right to use "diverse means" to liberate their territories, in a communique following the visit here by Egyptian Premier Mr. Aziz Sidky. The three top Kremlin leaders. Mr. Leonid Brezhnev, Mr. Alexel KosyglnReuter - 384 words
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Article170 1972-10-19 7 Rawalpindi, Thursday.— Three people were shot dead and 20. including a policeman, were injured yesterday when police stormed two textile mills occupied by workers about 15 miles (26 kilometres) from Karachi. Officials here said workers who occupied the Dawood and Oul Ahmed Mills170 words
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Article317 1972-10-19 7 Reuter Seoul, Thursday. Top South Korean military commanders have pledged "full support" for President Park Chung Hee's move to proclaim martial law, dissolve the National Assembly and partially suspend the constitution. Fifty five commanders of the army, navy, air force and marine corps, meeting at theReuter - 317 words
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328 1972-10-19 7 UPI, Reuter London, Thursday—Stateless Asian girls in Uganda are contracting "quickie marriages" with British passport-holders in a lastditch effort to gain entry to Britain, it was claimed here yesterday. "There have been a large number of quick marriages," a 24-year-old Asian father who arrivedUPI, Reuter - 328 words
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Article192 1972-10-19 7 Reuter Washington, Thursday. The United States and the Boviet Union agreed yesterday to triple trade In the next three years and al«q reached a settlement of the Soviet wartime lend-lease debt that has worked against Improved relations since 1945. The agreements signed here callReuter - 192 words
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Article59 1972-10-19 7 Santiago, Thursday—The Government of Marxist President Salvador Allende bowed yesterday to demands by bus owners who called off a strike they declared at midnight. But a seven day old strike by truck owners, later joined by shopkeepers and businessmen, continued. The government assured bus owners as that59 words
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Article95 1972-10-19 7 Reuter Reykjavik, Thursday. Iceland charged that an Icelandic gunboat was rammed by a British trawler yesterday morning after its trawl wires had been cut for violating the country's new 50 mile fishing limits. A coast guard spokesman said that after the lncl dent, which Involved theReuter - 95 words
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Advertisement10 1972-10-19 7 Trust Alka- Seltzer for quick relief of HEADACHE UPSET STOMACH10 words
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Advertisement136 1972-10-19 7 New cars for you to go first dass 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. All136 words
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Article, Illustration6178 1972-10-19 8 TW$ artkl* attMpta to Mi at Km bosk tb*wy of tccMinting wHh fit* to understanding the pnceses inched and being aMe It Interpret accounting reperts. Like an economic model the theory of accounting has basic assumptions They are actually principles on which accounting is based and6,178 words
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Article, Illustration17 1972-10-19 9 Lli4w«ll»mMi q*i ■Mrtpoab. IMbdhw f— mm 4 4mt <w >>17 words
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Article, Illustration289 1972-10-19 9 A—, 4,500,000,000 (4* bflHon) yean. -iV 6,600,000/»0,000.000,000/300 (6.6 snrtflHon) torn. MoMoat Rtktim (spinning morion around an imaginary Una the North and South poles)—once every 23 hours, 36 minutes, 4.09 seconds Jlwihfiw (motion around the sun)—once every 363 days, 6 lioturßg 9 ooioutQ} 9.54 seconds. SI289 words
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Article, Illustration90 1972-10-19 9 7)w d»plH»d dlojf—i boJov thow Nm crust of North Amorica and two Mnd» of mountains formed by changot in Hi* crv*t. FmH Sloth Mountain* fan— d wfcwi Mm crust took* Mo groat MOai mat w#rt men iriiu Of lllltt, in# Mrra rwvuuo ana90 words
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Article, Illustration69 1972-10-19 9 The lei 111 Spin* around St nb one* •vary 24 how*. Thi* Motion croata* day and night. Ik* larlk Trmli Arownd Mm Son one* twy 365 day*. TM* notion create* ytaa Tho "oon'i gravitation Mafcot tho oar* folow a wobbly path, dotted Kmo. Tfca lartb69 words
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Advertisement85 1972-10-19 9 The History of the Alphabet V; v. Va va The Inmm, about A.D. 114, «ovo C the curved form *ot it Ho* todoy. i Tba •reek*, obowt 600 1.C., angle. THey mo 6* it Iheir third tetter and colled it gammm. ffyptiaw rj'mbal»M<»od>Owoh>ow>r3w§.lloi»dtComo Til* ImH letter t developed from ftomon85 words
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424 1972-10-19 10 Bilinguallsm has been Singapore's educational policy since 1959, but apparently no successful formula for the teaching of the second language has been found. Earlier this month the Singapore Chinese Middle School Teachers' Union complained that "while the policy of billngualism was being promoted in424 words
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'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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Article62 1972-10-19 10 The peak on Mount Kinabalu previously known as Ktnabalu South (12,902 feet) has been renamed Tun Datu Haji Mustapha Peak. This was announced by the board of trustees of Sabah National Parks. Tun Mustapha, who Is the Chief Minister of Sabah, was asked if he would62 words
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Article96 1972-10-19 10 A few days back the Straits Times pointed to a gall in New Nation. Through an oversight an advertisement for a new Italian restaurant had been placed above another offering Alka-Seltzar for quick relief to Indigestion. An observant colleague in the office, however, spotted the same gaff96 words
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Article, Illustration954 1972-10-19 10 PAKIR SINGH - PAKIR SINGH With uncharacteristic quiet the structure of Indonesian political parties is being radically altered and when completed will have a deep and significant impact on the country's political life-style and system. When Indonesia's first ever elected People's Consultative Assembly954 words
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Letters
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Article137 1972-10-19 10 As a great soccer fan, I am very disappointed that Radio and Television Singapore failed to telecast the last match In the 1072 British Isles championships, that is, the England versus Wales match. i am also disappointed with the fact that great soccer events like the UEFA137 words
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Article215 1972-10-19 10 P. KOH SOON KWANG - P. KOH SOON KWANG I support wholeheartedly the Chinese Teachers' Union's petition to the Ministry of Education to upgrade the standard of English in most secondary schools (NN. October 12). Having taught a few Pre-U classes for five months this year, I acquired a first-hand assessment215 words
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Article186 1972-10-19 10 CORINNA DIEU (Mrs - CORINNA DIEU (Mrs.) Public Relations Officer, Housing and Development Board, Singapore, 2 We refer to the letter from Residents of Kampong Changl dated 5.10.72. The contents suggest that the complainants are from the kampong along Nlcoll Drive, near Changl Creek. We confirm that on September 19 this186 words
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Article133 1972-10-19 10 CHOU YUEN WEN - CHOU YUEN WEN It is unfair to blame the Copyright Law for locally produced sub standard books. The authors and publishers are at fault because they are the people who swindle Innocent students. The suggestion to change the Copyright Law to protect the monopoly of a few133 words
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Article87 1972-10-19 10 I am with Cinema Fan (NN. October 11) who wrote on the Shaw Brothers' 44th anniversary. This Is the first time I have come across a disappointed cinema fan who has come out with cold, constructive criticism In a newspaper's column. For so many years the Shaw87 words
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Article262 1972-10-19 10 In view of the high population density in the Buklt Batok constituency, especially in the Princess Elizabeth Estate, Hill view Estate and Bamboo Grove Park, I would like the authorities to consider the possibility of constructing a secondary school, a post office and a cinema in262 words
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Article60 1972-10-19 10 LEE CHIN THONG - LEE CHIN THONG Manarer, Junior Flying Club, Singapore 10. With reference to the letter on our Pre-Medlcal Examination published In New Nation on 13th October 1972, we thank W. Julian for letting us know of his incident. We will appreciate if W. Julian can let us have60 words
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Article56 1972-10-19 10 CORINNA DIEU (Mrs - CORINNA DIEU (Mrs.) Public Relations Officer, Housing and Development Board, Singapore 2. We refer to the letter from Mr. George Chia dated October 11. Mr. Chia will be pleased to note that the poles used for the re-fencing of trees behind Block 21, Lorong 7,56 words
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Advertisement66 1972-10-19 10 Write to The Editor, New Nation, Locked Bag 15, GPO, Singapore, 1. ROBINSONS Ratfltl PlKt, t. I. HONGKONG TIM-SUM IS HUE FOU YOU! From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily A PLAGE FOR ALL OCCASIONS Superb Chinese Cuisine served in pleasant atmosphere. <iC\ prince room restaurant SBS *s^*\ B JM66 words
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Miscellaneous14 1972-10-19 10 Vji C4 H i 18 1/ v W m t I MV ft ft %>14 words
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THE OUTSIDERS
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Article, Illustration882 1972-10-19 11 One of the career girls who contacted us highlighted with poignancy, the anguish and painful problems that confront a girl when she admits that she is a lesbian. Expressing her feelings, she wrote: "I find it hard to write the word 'lesbian' and describe882 words
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Article, Illustration582 1972-10-19 11 It came as a shock and then surprise to hear an attractive young woman tell me that I was "beautiful" —In the same tone that most girls are used to hearing from men. I had only Just met her but we had immediately582 words
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Article, Illustration652 1972-10-19 11 Sociologists have so far made no study of lesbianism in Singapore society. They feel that it is not a social problem and there are more urgent tasks to tackle. But the observations they have made through studies of other asoects of Singapore society do help652 words
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272 1972-10-19 12 Untied Press International Tokyo, Thursday The •Ministry of Transport yesterday issued warnings to -two of Japan's leading 'shipbuilders for faulty ship -construction and ordered the companies to immediately recall the ships •having such faulty construction for repairs. The Ministry issued the warning andUntied Press International - 272 words
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Article, Illustration749 1972-10-19 12 After glorious 15-week run stage now set for jitters to start Since July 3 it had been a glorious 15-week run for hotel shares listed on the Stock Exchange of Malaysia and Singapore, and the Straits Times hotel index was taken up to an all time high749 words
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154 1972-10-19 12 Reuter Bangkok, Thursday. The International Rubber Study Group holding Its 23rd. Assembly here has discussed Japan's proposals for Improved transportation of natural rubber, meeting sources said yesterday. The sources said the proposals presented on Tuesday by the Rubbed Trade Association of Japan wantedReuter - 154 words
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Article122 1972-10-19 12 CENTRAL SECURITIES (Holdings) Is paying a single dividend of 12 per cent for the year ended May 1972, against a total dividend of 10 per cent last time. Consolidated pre-tax profits for the year has fallen 30 per cent from $1.37 million to $967,000. RAHMAN HYDRAULIC TIN is122 words
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Article66 1972-10-19 12 New contracts worth than US$ll7 million ($330 million) have been won by the Lockheed Aircraft Corporation. T blggest new contract for US$9B million ($275 million) Is for research and development on the UJS. Navy's Trident-1 fleet ballistic missile which will have a range of about66 words
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Article, Illustration120 1972-10-19 12 The share market took a mid-week downturn in price levels in the industrial, property and hotel sections of the Exchange yesterday. Trading was selective and cautious. Turnover declined to 3.2 million shares valued at $7.1 million. General Lumber, Malaysia Rice, Malayawata, Perak Carbide,120 words
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Article262 1972-10-19 12 United Press International New York, Thursday Vietnam peace hopes boosted the stock market higher in active trading on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday. Trading was the most active since October 6. At the closing, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 5.86 to 932.34.United Press International - 262 words
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Article145 1972-10-19 12 Reuter London, Thursday.—The market closed quietly mixed, and at 3 pjn. the Financial Times index was unchanged at 486.2. Plessey declined despite higher first quarter profits and Dunlop also eased. EMI rallied 185 after touching 181 earlier. Metal Box. Cavenham, Fisons, Bowater and Guest Keen were amongReuter - 145 words
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Article, Illustration560 1972-10-19 12 Slngapura Building Society has increased its housing loans by more than 84 per cent to $14,917,161 during its financial year ended June 1972. Loans approved for the period amounted to $15,798,938. The company, formed in June 1969 to take over the560 words
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Article75 1972-10-19 12 Mr. Walter Grieve Fergusson has joined the board of Alcan Malaysian and becomes the managing director. Mr. Fergusson assumes this responsibility forthwith. He brings to Alcan Malaysia a long experience of international business and Industrial manage- ment. As a management member of the Alcan Far East trading organisation ana75 words
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Article365 1972-10-19 12 STRASBOURG, Thurs. Compulsory prices and incomes controls may be needed If common market governments, employers and unions fail to co-operate in the fight against Inflation, the EECs top monetary expert has warned here. The freeze spectre was raised by EEC Commission vice-president Raymond Barre during365 words
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Article43 1972-10-19 12 A leading Australian coffee, Harris Instant Coffee, will be the first coffee or coffee product for which Pernas Trading has obtained sole distributorship. Pernas Trading has agreed to become the sole distributors through about 800 outlets throughout Malaysia.43 words
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Article174 1972-10-19 12 Kuala Lumpur. ThursJf y P} e Plywood industry in Malaysia is heading for a crash next year if manufacturers continue to under cut each other. "The continued price war is not doing the industry any good," a spokesman of a large plywood export company said.174 words
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Article146 1972-10-19 12 i in the Singapore interbank market was normal during the earlier part or September according to the First National City Bank Economic letter for the month. however, was dull towards the end of the month with traders acting cautiously because of the IMF meeting in Washington.146 words
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Article226 1972-10-19 12 Allied Ctoem 27% AJCOft 50 Aa Brands Am Can 33% Am Motor* AT T 47% A. P 5% Anaconda 17% Avon Pd Beth Steel 26% Boeing 21% Caterp Trac 59% Chryaler 29% Coca-Cola 136 Cont Oil 36% Control Data 64% Com Q1 Wki 228% Dow Chem 93%226 words
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Article25 1972-10-19 12 Tokyo, Thursday. The Union Bank of Switzerland has opened a branch in Tokyo to cope with the increasing trade between the two nations.25 words
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Miscellaneous303 1972-10-19 12 NEW NATION CROSSWORD 9 8 Thus 9 Hockey or golf. 10 Gordon—. 11 Elizabeth Taylor role. 12 Assyrian war god. 13 Part of a pub game. 19 Indigent. 22 Item for a medicine chest. 25 Part of a pinkie--25 Close, as an envelope 28 Junior or senior—. 30 —Marian 31303 words
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Advertisement563 1972-10-19 13 m.mm CLASSIFIEDS PHONE *****8 ANNOUNCEMENTS DINE/DANCE AND ROMANCE Nitely to the 'Sounds of Hawaiian' at Aloha Rhu, Hawaiian Village, Tonah Me rah with Barney Morrior and his Hawaiionaires Romantic South-Seas Atmosphere. Table Reservation *****4/ *****5. MOTHERCARE SPECIALISING in mother and baby requisites and fresh flowers. Do your premotherhood shopping under563 words
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Advertisement540 1972-10-19 13 nU *****1. SINGLE-STOREY DETACHED BUNGALOW, Bedok Avenue (16). 3 large bedrooms, kitchen servant room, with large garden, 12,000 sq.ft. unfurnished monthly rental $800/- Tel: *****0. ACCOMMODATION WANTED 4 AUSTRALIAN COUPLES require flats preferably in Jalan Jintan Napier Road, St. Martin's Drive or nearby area, rental ranging between $800 —$1000. 6540 words
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Advertisement406 1972-10-19 13 CURIOS ORIENTAL ARTS ft CRAFTS, Wholesale and Retails, ideal for Tourists Shops. Hsu Brothers, 87 Hill Street Telephone: Heng *****. Singapore. CAR RENTAL DATSUN 1200 Monthly $375/-, Weekly $112/-, Doily $20/-. *****, Everfine. EDUCATION BEGINNERS JAPANESE: 22.10.72, Sundays 10 a.m.— 12 p.m. Elementary spoken Chinese 23.10.72. Mondays/Thursdays 7.30 p.m.—9.15 p.m.406 words
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Advertisement541 1972-10-19 13 HEAVENLY MANSION TOMUNSON MANSION (Behind Ming Court Hotel) Exclusive and Prestigeous Apartment with plenty of Greenery, 3 forge bedrooms/servant's amenities with made-to-measure furniture fitting and the lot for only $115,000. Rental value $1,500. Tel: *****/ ***** S pore. TAI KENG GARDEN off Upper Paya Lebar Rood. SHOPS AND FLATS First541 words
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Advertisement532 1972-10-19 13 THt TtLKOOMMUNICATION AUTHOtmr or Singapore invites applications for A) TECHNICAL OFFICER: $465x20—505 560x25 660/750 x 35—1030 p.m. B) PRESS ROOM FOREMAN: $505x20—625 p.m. El^CfiMM For (A) j (a) Technician Diploma from the S'pore Polytechnic in Engineering (Telecommunications/ Electrical/Electronics and Communications) $465; OR (b) Recognised Pass or Honours Degree or equivalent532 words
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Advertisement685 1972-10-19 13 DECORATING YOUR HOMES, offices and shops with wallpopers, curtains, carpets, vinyl tiles, etc. Contact Sunlight interior Decoration, Steven Hsia Tel: *****9 S'pore. SHOPS FOR SALE EXCELLENT CORNER SHOP in Golden Mile Shopping Centre, Beoch Road. Area 552 sq. ft. Contact *****/2 Singapore Mr. Liow. SHOP TO LET CENTRAL BUILDING Shops,685 words
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Advertisement474 1972-10-19 13 SIAKSON COACH TOURS, 28, Prinsep Street, Singapore 7. Tel: *****. Agent for above: 264, Block 183, Too Poyoh Central, Singapore 12. Tel: *****5. 7 Days: Malaysia $105/- Air-Con $125/- By Air $130/-, 6 Days: Hoodyai/Songkhla $95/-. Dept: 22/10, 29/10, 15 Days Bangkok/ Chiengmoi $275/- Air-con. $340/- By Air $585/-. Dept:474 words
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Advertisement347 1972-10-19 13 VEHICLE WANTED w MALAYSIAN RItSTERED 00ft. TINA *****, BMW 1800 Consider exchonge 1967 Voikswogon 1300. Owner returning Moloysia. Tel: S'pore *****0 after 1 p.m. PETROL BILL, DOWN! Pbwer, up! How? Install Thunderjet. $19.80 eoch Joseph Enterprises 85 Chongi Rood (Gey long Serai) S'pore. URGENTLY REQUIRED good used cars. Immediate cash347 words
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Article349 1972-10-19 14 Sonny Yap - By Sonny Yap Singapore's top pugilistic artists will enter the arena'of combat soon. They will meet at the Third National Pugilistic Championships to be held at the Oay World Stadium from December 9 to 16 starting at 7.30 pjn. Organised by the Singapore National Pugilistic349 words
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Article, Illustration883 1972-10-19 14 passing ShOlS or 0 In any final analysis, no tennis player Asian or Occidental has ever made a greater impact on tennis in Singapore than Ramanathan Krishnan He came to the Asian Invitation championships, played champagne tennis, mesmerised his opponents on court and left unscathed and883 words
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Article67 1972-10-19 14 RUGBY UNION County Championship East Midlands 10 Notts. Lincolnshire and Derbyshire 23; North Midlands 21 Leicest. 15: Staffordshire 3 Warwickshire 28; Representative Match—Edinburgh 15 Anglo-Scottish 9. Club matches—Abe ra von 4 Swansea 8 Bristol 34 Metropolitan Pol 6; Cardiff 26 Ebbw Vale 0; Crosskeys 3567 words
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Article15 1972-10-19 14 DIVISION TWO Luton T. 2 Portsmouth 2 DIVISION THREE Chesterfield 1 Charlton 015 words
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Article151 1972-10-19 14 Sydney, Thursday—The A 520,000 Wills Masters, first of the major Australian golf tournaments, gets underway today with defending champion Bruce Crampton a firm favourite to make it two in a row. More than 100 professionals, including a sprinkling of overseas golfers, will compete for the title151 words
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Article55 1972-10-19 14 Bangkok, Thursday. Former world flyweight boxing champion Chartchai Chionoi of Thailand knocked out Rengel Estaban of Mexico in one minute, 50 seconds of the second round of a scheduled 10-rounder here last night. The end of the match came as Chartchai produced his famed right55 words
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Article439 1972-10-19 14 Vancouver, Thursday Sixth seeded Marty Riessen of the United States gained a narrow 7-6, 6-4 victory over unseeded John-Alexan-der of Australia in the first round of the US$5O,OOO (£20,000) international tennis tournament here yesterday. In other first round matches fourth seed Tom Okker of439 words
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671 1972-10-19 14 UPI, Reuter Dublin, Thursday. The Soviet Union, runners-up In this year's European soccer championship, kept alive their hopes of qualifying for the 1974 World Cup finals by beating the Irish Republic 2-1 In Dublin last night. The Russians had to win last night toUPI, Reuter - 671 words
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191 1972-10-19 14 Bangkok, Thursday. Thailand's Port Authority beat Wee Fore 8-1 in a preliminary group "A" action of the third Queen's Cup football tournament here yesterday. The second match for the night In the same group pits local favorite Rajaprachanukroh and defending champions Bulog Putera of Indonesia.191 words
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Miscellaneous121 1972-10-19 14 DR. KILDARE by Ken Bald CM» I r'«( t=*r£ ft is£s <rs r A fl? mm f |p: l.«l P» WITH A SNIP HERE ASP A SNIP THERE... A BIT OF SPUCING TAPE HERE... > A BIT OF-TAPE THERE... 7 WHAT IOU THINK VDU SAID— AND WHAT I'M GOING- TO121 words
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Article2971 1972-10-19 15 SATURDAY CLASS 2 DIV. 4 6F I ($9OOO $6300 TO WINNER) < ***** GREY BYES a (Jacky) J Donnelly 6 8.00 ***** NONPARIEL a (Eurobond) Heddle 9 #.00 ***** AD VALOREM a (Wong Bros) Tulloh 8 B.IS 1 ***** REGAL SINGER g (Park) Lee 6 8.132,971 words
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Article, Illustration524 1972-10-19 15 —Scr atchings SATURDAY Barrier Draw RACE ONE: 16, 12, 9, 14, 17, 3, 4, 13, 10, 6, 7, 8, 2, 15, 1, 11,5. RACE TWO: 8,10,11, 12, 3, 13, 7, 2, 9, 16,6, 4,15, 14, 1,5. RACE THREE: 2, 13, 6,5, 16,11,4,9, 14, 3,8, 10, I,524 words
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Article134 1972-10-19 15 Barcelona, Thursday Favourites Stan Smith of the United States and Rumanian Hie Nastase both had straight set victories yesterday to reach the quarter-finals of the Count Qodo tennis tournament here. Men's singles second round results Included: T. Gorman (US bt J. Oisbert (Spain) 6-2, 6-4; M.134 words
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Article551 1972-10-19 15 From Blue Peter in Kuala Lumpur Kind Heart (George Podmore), My Pleasure (Lyle Harbridge) and Royal Persian (V. Nathan) were matched in a splendid trial here tfcis morning. Breaking from the 4f, the Colin Tulloh trained trio steadily clapped on the pace to run the551 words
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SPORTS LETTER
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Article331 1972-10-19 15 John Caselton - John Caselton Dear Sir: STBC's recent rejection of John Fitch (Gene Swinstead's article New Nation Oct. 17) is deplorable. Their refusal to give a reason for their decision reflects a pathetically childish attitude within Congress Itself. I, and many others like me, say the STBC have331 words
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Article205 1972-10-19 15 Buenos Aires, Thursday. Argentina led at the end of the first day's play in the world amateur team golf championship for the Eisenhower Trophy at the Olivos club near here yesterday. Counting two rounds of 70 and one of 72 for a one-under-par total of205 words
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Article98 1972-10-19 15 London, Thursday. England led the Netherlands 4-0 after the first day's play In their European Zone first round Thomas Cup badminton tie here. Winners of the tie, which ends today, qualify for a second round clash with West Germany in Germany later this year. Last98 words
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Article81 1972-10-19 15 Mexico City, Thursday— The eighth convention of the World Boxing Council (WBC) opened here yesterday with a British call for an end to the system which allows the existence of two world champions simultaneously. Mr. Raymond Clarke, delegate from the British Board of Boxing Control, said the WBC81 words
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Advertisement82 1972-10-19 15 The now Johnson 50 is smaller,faster, lighter and not nearly so thirsty. This new 'fifty' packs more zip into less space than any midrange outboard ever has. It's a concentrated Johnson with the hot new Mag Flash ignition system. With no distributor, no breaker points, no gaps or parts to82 words
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529 1972-10-19 16 COMMUTERS IN TOKYO LEARN OF NEW WAY TO BEAT STRESS FROM CROWDED TRAINS Reuter Commuters who suffer mental stress from daily exposure to overcrowded Tokyo trains have been offered a simple remedy snuggle up to the nearest pretty girl passenger. Scientists fromReuter - 529 words
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Article, Illustration111 1972-10-19 16 Professionally they are known as the S.K. Sisters. But fans have already dubbed them as the "Double Flower of Television". The elder is Susan, 21. The other, Pauline, is just a year younger. The singing sisters have performed extensively in the SouthEast Asian region. Their lastPicture by Michael Kwan Foo - 111 words
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Article86 1972-10-19 16 The British Family Planning Association plans to send Forge t-m e-N 01 s through the post. It is the name it has chosen for its new, male contraceptive. Couples will also be offered a Two's Company package with Forget-me-Nots for him and a spermicide for86 words
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Article179 1972-10-19 16 Today is Thursday, October 19, the 293 rd day of 1972 with 73 to follow. THE MOON: Approaching its full phase. THE MORNING STARS: Venus, Mars and Saturn. THE EVENING STARS: Mercury and Jupiter. Those born on this date are under the sign of Libra. American novelist Fannie Hurst179 words
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Article95 1972-10-19 16 Either farmer Albert Stankewltz is going to have to learn a few key words of French or his three new Belgium draft horses are going to have to learn some English. Stankewltz, who operates a 58-acre horse farm in Armada, Michigan recently imported three Belgians, the95 words
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Article58 1972-10-19 16 MEI LIN: From what world zoo expert Professor Hediger says, it sounds like the Mandai zoological gardens are going to be fabulous. I can't wait to see lions and tigers romping in a natural environment. AH FOOK: Yes, it should be a wonderful zoo, and with the Jurong58 words
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Article115 1972-10-19 16 Jerry Neary of San Diego and Mary Smith of Peterborough, England, became pen pals in 1944 when both were in grammar school. They corresponded until 1965 and then did not write to each other until 1971 when Mary sent Neary a letter saying her marriage was115 words
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Advertisement80 1972-10-19 16 Vinyl Meta/ic Foil Flock Grass Texture Embossed Printed we are) NOB You name it,we have it! l—i 1 i i i ij 1 11 142 Market Street, Car Park Bldg., S'pore 1 .Tel: *****,***** 304-305, Shaw Centre, S'pore 9. Tel: *****6 MN orientall PHENOMENON °At Ufr. e ■j/HTONITE I ft?80 words
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Miscellaneous423 1972-10-19 16 5 Shgapers 3.00 Opening Announcements, followed by Where the Heart Is 3.20 For the Family (Chinese) 3.45 Health in the Home—Breastfeeding (C—Rpt) 4.00 Housewives' Matinee And Then Dawn Comes (Part 2 of a Mandarin Film Rpt) 5.00 Close 6.00 Opening Announcements, followed by Rocky Jones, Space Ranger Silver Needle <423 words
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Miscellaneous581 1972-10-19 16 Trust your lucky star IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY TODAY, you are a determined Individual, bound and determined for the most part to have your own way in things. Fortunately for one of your make-up, you possess exceptionally good judgment and are thus able to make decisions that are both correct581 words
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