New Nation, 7 December 1972
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Title Section18 1972-12-07 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Thursday evening, December 7, 1972 No. 580 Price 15 cents SINGAPORE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1971.18 words
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Article10 1972-12-07 1 Police reported 59 accidents yesterday. Two were serious.10 words
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Article147 1972-12-07 1 In hectic trading, prices were moving up in the share market for the first 45 minutes this morning. Major counters were In demand. Speculative trading in second-line industrials was apparent. Development Bank of Singapore gained 26 cents in 25 minutes to $4.84. Public Bank also swiftly rose147 words
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Article326 1972-12-07 1 Talks 'on track' Washington, Thursday A US-Hanoi peace accord could be reached today, a major US television network reported last night. Columbia Broadcast System, in a report by correspondent Charles Collingwood from Paris, said that the current talks In the French capital between326 words
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Article694 1972-12-07 1 Computer senses something wrong as blast-off nears UPI, Reuter Thursday Cape Kennedy, The launch of Apollo 17 on America's last planned moon-landing mission was delayed 30 seconds before blast-off today when a computer automatically sensed something was wrong. The nature of the problem and theUPI, Reuter - 694 words
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Article, Illustration365 1972-12-07 1 Wee Beng Huat - By Wee Beng Huat The call of love lured a teenage couple <o their tryst with death. Jamarudln Jumadl, 19, a clerk, cut short his overtime work so that he could keep a 10.30 p.m. date with Saplah Tamyor, 16, the girl he365 words
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212 1972-12-07 1 United Press International New York, Thursday. A military transport plane carrying 12 crewmen and a Jet fighter with a lone pilot collided In flight and exploded, near Bayboro, South Carolina, apparently carrying all 13 to their death. The accident happened yesterday over coastalUnited Press International - 212 words
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Article40 1972-12-07 1 Washington, Thursday. The British Prime Minister, Mr. Edward Heath, was expected to visit the United States to confer with President Nixon before Britain Joins the Common Market next month. White House press secretary, Mr. Ronald Zlegler, indicated yesterday.40 words
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Article90 1972-12-07 1 London. Thursday. Singapore's Prime Minister, Mr. Lee Kuan Tew. was last night assured by a Cabinet minister here that Britain does not want entry to the BuroDean Common Marketto imoalr its economic links with Singapore. In a 45-mlnute meeting with Mr, Lee, the British Minister for Common90 words
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Article, Illustration110 1972-12-07 1 Kansas City, Thursday— Former President Mr. Harry Truman (above) was reported In a critical condition and sinking and a hospital spokesman said "death may be imminent." Mr. Truman's daughter, Margaret, left Washington to be with her ailing father. In a terse announcement, a spokesman110 words
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131 1972-12-07 1 A search is now on for .29 passengers who disembarked in Singapore on Saturday from Qantas flight 738. The London-Sydney flight carried two women, now in Sydney, who are suspected cholera cases. Qantas offcials are now coming Singapore hotels In an effort to131 words
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Article51 1972-12-07 1 Paris, Thursday The ambassadors of Australia and China yesterday opened discussions on the possibility of establishing diplomatic relations. An Australian Embassy spokesman said there would be no comment on the content of the talks from the embassy, and any official word would come from the government in51 words
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Miscellaneous15 1972-12-07 1 Forecast Weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today Isolated showers In earlv afternoon.15 words
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Article68 1972-12-07 2 Mr. Graham Jurkovich, headmaster of the Australia New Zealand Services Primary School, will hand over two stainless steel food trolleys to the Tarnpines Home at the school on Friday at 10 ajn. Money for the trolleys, worth $700,. was raised by 260 students of the school The68 words
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Article36 1972-12-07 2 The National young people's Service will hold a pop concert featuring five student bands on Friday at 3 p.m. Free admission 1 tickets are available from the Information Desk, Adult Lending Section.36 words
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335 1972-12-07 2 Eye on investments Kuala Lumpur, Thursday Malaysia has decided to amend its Income tax laws to compete with Singapore for more foreign investment and expertise. In presenting his 1973 budget yesterday, the Finance- Minister, Tun Tan Slew Sin, said the present "world income335 words
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Article42 1972-12-07 2 Mr. Francis C. Pillai was elected president of the Singapore Indian Associa tlon at its recent annual general meeting. The other officials: Mr. S. Natarajan, vice presi dent; Mr. VH. Balakrishan, general secretary; Mr. R. Swam am, treasurer.42 words
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Article39 1972-12-07 2 Malaysian Cultural and Entertainment Fours will hold a cocktail reception at the National Theatre on Sunday at 6.45 pjn. to celebrate its 10th anniversary. It wil be followed by a variety show at the theatre at 8.15 pjn.39 words
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Article97 1972-12-07 2 The Young Musicians' Society, in conjunction with tne West German Embassy in Singapore, wiii hoid the Uoutn nast Asian Solo Violin Competition at the Victoria Theatre in late March next year. Participants have been invited from Brunei, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. Singapore will97 words
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Article, Illustration100 1972-12-07 2 Vietnam peace talks negotiator, Dr. Henry Kissinger shakes hands for the first time with Hanoi delegation chief Due Tho before more than five hours of talks yesterday in Paris. Both sides maintained a news blackout on their discussions. A Vietnam ceasefire compromise appeared100 words
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Article37 1972-12-07 2 The choir of the Singapore Musical Society, conducted by Mrs. Lilian Choo, will present a carol concert by candlelight at the Armenian Church in Hill Street on Dec. 17 at 8 p.m. Admission is free.37 words
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Article29 1972-12-07 2 Dunlop Malaysian Industries will hold a dinner on Dec. 15 at Hotel Equatorial for their dealers as well as to present long service awards for the staff.29 words
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152 1972-12-07 2 The Amalgamated Union of Public ployees has protested to the Commissioner of Police for sending a "uniformed officer" to check whether an employee of the Force Transport Workshop on medical leave was malingering. The union asked the Commissioner to look into the matter152 words
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Article45 1972-12-07 2 The Postal Services Department has urged that Christmas greeting cards should be posted early and not later than Dec. 18 for local delivery. The department has made special arrangements to cope with the anticipated increase in mail load during the season.45 words
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Advertisement82 1972-12-07 2 ISfewi T L y *^Z~r. m m mi V\ ssy? > Si 3~ >- -r »,< •V. »v R£ m it* y. <i. **s*? s*s;. i«*s •M V .>smS§j i•; -t;-• V-i v? *Snm« "♦wife. Si PS s SMSI «&p siii j& •TV *>• •r 1 A ,«S- V" S&i82 words
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Advertisement115 1972-12-07 2 I u BMUN SHOPPMG CENTRE TODAY THURSOAY DECEMBER 7th sp.m. to 6p.m. only ANO GET HIS LATEST POLYDOK NIT SMQLE WHEN YOU VE 80TTA G0... <% 3?ich>«a3B9t! IDEAL COCKTAIL LOUNGE FOR YOUR CONVERSATION. Enter into the era of Victorian luxury and comfort. Sink into the soft feather cu#iions and rest115 words
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Miscellaneous154 1972-12-07 2 I weather Temperatures cities yesterday: Kuala Lumpur Hong Kong Talpeh Seoul Jakarta Tokyo Bangkok: London Paris Moscow New York Canberra Adelaide Perth Sydney 31-24 C 32-22 C 24-15 C 24-17 C 8- 4C 34-25 C 16- 5C 27-22 C 11- 9C 11- 6C 3- OC 7- 2C 28- 7C 21-tfC154 words
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Miscellaneous580 1972-12-07 2 I HRPPEnincs WHAT'S ON TODAY Mr. Runme Shaw, chairman of the Tourist Promotion Board, will open the COPPER KETTLE COFFEE HOUSE, Gil's Grill, the Danish Bakery and Delicatessen at Shaw Centre at 5.30 p.m. About 100 officers of the Police Academy will DONATE BLOOD at the academy's sports pavilion from580 words
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Article496 1972-12-07 3 Teresa Ooi - Existing law insufficient: Lecturer By Teresa Ooi A family court, consisting of judges, trained psychiatrists, doctors and social workers should be set up here to deal with all family disputes. Mr. Kenneth Wee, a lecturer in the Law Faculty, University of Singapore, suggested this in496 words
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Article85 1972-12-07 3 The Ministry of Education yesterday announced the results of successful candidates who sat for the Council of Legal Education Michaelmas Examinations held last September: TRANSITIONAL PART II: Lam Voon Lian Class in OLD PARJt n The following has passed in a single section to complete85 words
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Article290 1972-12-07 3 If a profession has no more than knowledge to sell, it is a sick profession. This view was expressed by Dr. Owee Ah Leng, president of the Singapore Medical Association, in his talk on The Social Duties of the Professions at Singapore Professional Centre's luncheon290 words
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Article32 1972-12-07 3 Mr. Runme Shaw, chairman of the S1 ngap o re Tourist Promotion Board, will officially open the Copper Kettle Coffee House in Shaw Centre, Scotts Road tomorrow at 5.30 p.m.32 words
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265 1972-12-07 3 V.K. Chin - By V.K. Chin Kuala Lumpur, Thursday —The Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Dr. Ismail, will meet leaders of the Chinese community here on Dec. 16 to discuss several topics. About 50 leaders. Including Journalists and elan representatives, will attend the one-day meeting. Sources here265 words
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Article41 1972-12-07 3 Mid-Teen Boutique will hold a Flash Fashion Fad show in aid of the Singapore Cheshire Home at the Jade Room. Orchard Plaza, on Saturday, at 3 p.m. Admission is $5 per person which will include a Chinese menu tea.41 words
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Article, Illustration126 1972-12-07 3 Christmas came early to the Singapore Hilton as carols filled the air yesterday 19 days before the festival. Singing in the hotel lobby against a backdrop of the manger scene was the children's choir from the Presbyterian Church. Strains of Silent Night and other126 words
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Advertisement228 1972-12-07 3 Wfelwanils SHP" men-sshop- men s shop •6. HIGH STRUT, SINGAPORE 6. T1L:***** Also at: IMPERIAL HOTEL SHOPPING ARCAOC G-1S HILTON HOTEL SHOPPING ARCAOC Fashion Thrust tor the '70's The Arrow Collar Man Shirt It took research to make these shirts so .great. When styles turned to color, Arrow dug into228 words
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Advertisement97 1972-12-07 3 Ronson Electronic Pocket Lighter... handsome in design...silent in action. The Ronson Electronic Pocket Lighter is powered by a tiny battery. No flints. No fuss. A gentle stroke of the thumb and it's alight. Giving weeks of lights from one five-second filling of taste free butane gas. And of course, the97 words
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Miscellaneous324 1972-12-07 3 ¥mm V J*. Quiz object No. 133 First prize to NS man Last Saturday's quiz photograph showed part of an umbrella. The first prize of $15 goes to Mr. Poh Kee Ping, a national serviceman, of Upper Paya Lebar Road. His entry was the first correct one opened by the324 words
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Article, Illustration567 1972-12-07 4 Edgar Koh - Superstar reveals his other side CINEMA By Edgar Koh Elvis Presley, king of the pops, gives a special performance in Honolulu next January 14 to be beamed "live" via satellite to about 35 countries which, much to the disappointment of thousands of local fans, will567 words
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In Person
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Article, Illustration540 1972-12-07 4 SO WOMEN GET INTO A SQUEEZE "THIS is where it's all at" read the eyecatching sign on the front door of MRS. GERI LIEBOF F'S luxurious apartment. And when the doors swung open, we were not disappointed. Geri's the first vicepresident of the Singapore Business and540 words
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Advertisement102 1972-12-07 4 untqiu* m it® djnrarte r unique in tte prmntatton r 11 TTOfIW n A high quality Liebfraumilch with its own unique character, presented in the traditional genuine stone crock that enhances any table-setting. The stone crock is more than just a handsome container. It has the quality of keeping the102 words
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Article, Illustration317 1972-12-07 5 Britain, Holland to send ships United Press International Brussels, Thursday Britain and Holland would deploy a joint naval force in the Indian Ocean next year, Lord Carrington, the British Defence Minister, said yesterday. Lord Carrington made the statement at a meeting of North AtlanticUnited Press International - 317 words
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123 1972-12-07 5 United Press International Washington, Thursday.— In a letter made public yesterday, the acting head of the US arms control agency said the United States would like to Include China in arms limitation talks. Replying to a request by Senator William Proxmire to seekUnited Press International - 123 words
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164 1972-12-07 5 United Press International Washington, Thursday.— The United States is continuing to reseed at least some of the minefields blocking North Vietnamese ports despite the moves toward a ceasefire, the Pentagon said yesterday. Five weeks ago the United States restricted Its bombing to the panhandleUnited Press International - 164 words
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292 1972-12-07 5 New York, Thursday.— Faced with Israel's threat to pull out of UN Middle East peace efforts, diplomats yesterday consulted Intensively to tone down a General Assembly proposal calling for immediate and unconditional Israeli withdrawal from occupied Arab territories. The assembly plodded through its Middle292 words
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Article184 1972-12-07 5 United Press International Kampala, Thursday. President Idl Amin said yesterday his government must expel "British imperialists" living in Uganda to protect the country's economy. "The British imperialists who are still milking the country are one of Uganda's very many problems," he told officers atUnited Press International - 184 words
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166 1972-12-07 5 Reuter London, Thursday. Mick Jagger, leader of the Rolling Stones pop group, yesterday denied that warrants had been Issued In France for the arrest of all five members of the group on drug charges. A statement Issued by Jagger's agent In London, Mr.Reuter - 166 words
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156 1972-12-07 5 United Press International London, Thursday Rescue ships battered by near-hurrlcane-force winds searched yesterday for 13 seamen lost In heavy seas around Britain, a naval spokesman said. Another nine sailors from the Swedish ship Korall were found clinging to rocks, off the coast of Scotland,United Press International - 156 words
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158 1972-12-07 5 New York, Thursday—The United Nations General Assembly Trusteeship Committee gave a rousing vote of confidence to Australia yesterday for its administration of Papua and New Guinea, and urged it to set a timetable for Independence of the territory. In a resolution asking Canberra to158 words
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Advertisement243 1972-12-07 5 I I I I I I I I I —I —111 THE KEYMAN ACCIDENT INSURANCE The unique polky tiiat starts where others slop You're a key man, or you employ key people in need of a policy that often extra benefits many insurance policies never offer. We have the policy243 words
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Advertisement284 1972-12-07 5 Who cores for your boby better >v'm than you do? -v F Gentle Quticura When It comes to love and affection, of course baby will get all he needs from you t0 9 row U P secure ancl h aPPy- But when Xyj? it comes to gentle skin care, you284 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article826 1972-12-07 6 V.K. Chin - MCA going all out to sound the death knell... South-East Asia Report From V.K. Chin MALAYSIA The MCA is using the big stick to deal with its troublesome task force which has been giving the party leadership a tough time for the past few months. As a first826 words
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Article, Illustration620 1972-12-07 6 B. Ronquillo - From B. Ronquillo PHILIPPINES When President Ferdinand Marcos said not so long ago that the Philippine society was sick, he may have had in mind, among other things, the effects of drug addiction on the youths' attitudes, mental processes and behaviour patterns. This explains perhaps620 words
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Article1100 1972-12-07 6 VOICE OF THE PRESS What other newspapers are saying: SHOULD A WORLD DISARMAMENT CONFERENCE RE CONVENED?: The UN General Assembly has voted 105 to zero for the setting up of a 35-man committee to plan for a world disarmament conference as proposed by the Soviet Union. The1,100 words
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Article885 1972-12-07 6 Ronnie Muntu - From Ronnie Muntu INDONESIA The pro-government Golkar and opposition members of Parliam en t, intellectuals, students and others who call themselves "custodians of the people's interest," are expected to watch closely whether the Government finally carries out its long-promised, but long-delayed action to stamp out885 words
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Advertisement77 1972-12-07 6 p v T v 42 r\ WJaSte'Sk *V'J. |/.pF |f*|' i! GpDuteh r withoneofthe 29 Bols liqueurs 29 varieties. Apricot Brandy, Kummei, Mint Chocolate, Cherry Brandy, etc. The perfect base for anv cocktail Go Dutch anytime, with anyone. Just choose from 29 varieties of Bols liqueurs. There's a bit of77 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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395 1972-12-07 7 AVIATION Low cost and reduced noise will be the deciding factors on how well aircraft manufacturers can compete in the aerospace industry in future. According to a top Boeing executive. Mr. John E. Stelner, this is the result of changing values which will affect aircraft designs395 words
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Article, Illustration121 1972-12-07 7 Nearly all the major sections of the Stock Exchange were fim yesterday. Trading was still thinly spread bat there was concentrated demand for certain counters. Development Bank of Singapore advanced 48 cents to $4.62, Malayan Banking gained 70 cents to $6.70, Public Bank 28 cents to $3.54, Overseas-Chinese121 words
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Article100 1972-12-07 7 New York, Thursday. A late session rally pulled the market out of early trading doldrums yesterday as prices closed higher on the New York Stock Exchange. Wall Street observers said the market correction of the past several sessions was of "moderate magnitude," and investors were encouraged100 words
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670 1972-12-07 7 The latest batch of reports from the tin companies are gloomy. The exception has been that of Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging. Aokam Tin, Austral AmTin, and the Malayan twins, Malayan Tin Dredging and Southern Malayn Tin Dredging, all reported lower profits for the year. Noises670 words
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Article232 1972-12-07 7 Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging has enjoyed a good year for the financial period ended June 1972, with pre-tax profits trebling to $2.8 million. This is the result of the higher yield of tin concentrates at 0.72 kati per cubic yard against 0.37 kati the last232 words
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Article339 1972-12-07 7 The new taxes announced in the Malaysian budget yesterday are going to hit j a number of companies list- 1 ed on the Stock Exchange of Malaysia and Singapore, some of which have barely recovered from the sales tax introduced last April in Malaysia and339 words
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Article30 1972-12-07 7 Tokyo, Thursday Japan's Gross National Product in the July-September period of this year stood at U*****,846 million at the annual rate, a 4.6 per cent increase over April-June.30 words
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OVERSEAS STOCK EXCHANGE PRICES
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Article60 1972-12-07 7 Closing prices (In yen) yesterday: Nippon Mining 203 Mitsubishi Heavy Ind. 248 Kawasaki Steamship 277 Honda Motor 533 Teikoku Oil 284 Nippon Steel 141 Japan Mail Steamship 311 Hitachi 240 Mitsubishi Metal Mining 142 Nippon Sanso (Oxygen Ind.) 184 Jomo Twisting Thread 169 Koa Denko (Electric Ind.) 179 Hazama60 words
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Article290 1972-12-07 7 Prices at 11.30 a.m. tAustralian Time): Abo leen 10 12 ACI 295 297 do opts nil 07 AOD 13 15 Allstate 28 nil Amad 14 16 Aurora 17 nil do opts 04% nil Aust Ant 16 17 do opts 04% nil Aust Ant 16 17 Bamboo 09 11 Beach290 words
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Article197 1972-12-07 7 Closing prices (in francs) yesterday: Parisbasz 2-7 (217.50) Indochlne 266.30 (266) Fonder 400 (398) Printemps 158 (160.50) COE 477 (478) Bull 72.10 (72.05) Royalzdutch 195 192.60) Michelin 1724 (1689) Thomson 158 (156) CFP 201.60 200.50) Rhone 173 (173.40) Air 329 (334) Philips 84.20 (84.20) Suez 358 360) Citroen 93197 words
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Article177 1972-12-07 7 Allied Cbem AlC© A Am Brands Am Can Am Motor* AT ft T A A P XBMOBdt 30% 56 >4 7 A TOO Pd lUtk BfMf 10% •7* 144 CoatlMBtAl Oil Coatfol Dtti Cora Ol Wka «T MH Dow Cbsm DuPoat Kodak Ford Mot Oae Djrnaa a«n DM177 words
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Article39 1972-12-07 7 The Dow Jones closing stock averages on the New York exchange were: 30 Indostrials 1,027.54 (up 4.59), 20 Transports 239.44 (uo 0.58), 15 Utilities 122.83 (off 0.22) and 65 Stocks 336.58 (off 0.98). Volume: 18,610,000 shares.39 words
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Article47 1972-12-07 7 Kyodo Tokyo, Thursday The Tokyo Stock Exchange staged a fresh rally yesterday morning on a wideranged selective buying. The price index was up 1.89 irom Tuesday at 372.81 in the major first section and down 0.18 at 405.34 in the minor second section.Kyodo - 47 words
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Advertisement101 1972-12-07 7 FOCUS N EIEUK. The Spoiler Knit by Arrow He's used to the best. His camera is the latest single lens reflex. His shirt is a Spoiler Knit by Arrow. The sport shirt that's made like a fine dress shirt. Only it's stretch knit. To drape softly. Perform splendidly on washday.101 words
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Advertisement292 1972-12-07 7 writing instrument. If that sounds arrogant, there's a reason for it. To sum it up, we're specialists. The only things we make are ballpoint pens and propelling pencils. We don't make cigarette lighters, or vanity cases, or wallets. We don't even make fountain pens. We just make outstanding ballpoints and292 words
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Article, Illustration1784 1972-12-07 8 New Nation Education Broadsheet Man's bid to bring the best out of the worst conditions Man's efforts to change the weather moved from colourful but ineffective. rites to the realm of science in 1946 when an American scientist Vincent Schaefer showed that dry ice particles could precipitate1,784 words
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Article, Illustration2028 1972-12-07 9 Skylab will open a new era in space research Commander Charles Conrad, Dr. Joseph Kerwin and Paul Weltz will spend 28 days circling the earth next May as the first of three crews to man Bkylab to open a new era in US manned space2,028 words
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Advertisement129 1972-12-07 9 G Th* i*"»*n», about A.O. 114. gov* th* Utter rt« final G form. PHOENICIA *'"CA EGYPT Th* Sm) iPttgr firv opp*ar*d in th* A O. 300Y Monfci d»op*d t«n*f in th* i 00'». >y obowl 1500, it had th* form thot w* know today. C 5 A.D. 300 AJ>. $00129 words
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Article487 1972-12-07 10 So long as the world is divided into nation states each having its own national interests, so long will regional and international cooperation be a slow and tedious process. This fact of life has been accepted by the Asean countries and it this487 words
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Article85 1972-12-07 10 v»v JijJlyjjjij by ISPY Friends of Mr. Wee Cho Yaw, vice-chairman of the United Overseas Bank, I am' told, are not very happy with his photograph in toe 1972 Straits Times annual, where he is shown apparently in the midst of a tennis game. Their85 words
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Article, Illustration936 1972-12-07 10 PAKIR SINGH - PAKIR SINGH No one can doubt that at some stage or other the Asean nations will have to come to terms with China. A giant nation of 700 million people with a reasonable agricultural and industrial infrastructure and a936 words
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Letters
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Article477 1972-12-07 10 W.R. WILLIAMS - W.R. WILLIAMS I refer to the letter written by T.A. Mugan published In your paper on November 23. What does he mean exactly by "frantic, practice" of martial arts everywhere in Singapore? Surely this is an exaggeration of the real situation. From what facts did477 words
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Article61 1972-12-07 10 LAWRENCE S.H. LOH - LAWRENCE S.H. LOH Public Relations Officer, Singapore Police Force. Sinrapore 2. I refer to the letter headlined Lorries Block Junction (NN, November 14). We are working closely with the Ministry of National Development. Traffic Police took enforcement action against lorries for causing obstruction at Bonham Road and Boat61 words
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Article135 1972-12-07 10 V. R. BALAKRISHNA - V. R. BALAKRISHNA Secretary for Information and Publicity, Singapore National Trades Union Congress, Singapore, 1. I refer to a letter published in the New Nation on November 28 under the caption Overworked, Underpaid by Suffering Workers. If Suffering Workers are members of a union affiliated to135 words
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Article168 1972-12-07 10 The other day I went to the Tanjong Pagar Railway Station to receive a friend. On my arrival I noticed a row of taxis parked directly at the front gate, waiting for the passengers who had just disembarked from the train. Such Indls c r 1 m168 words
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Article96 1972-12-07 10 CORINNA DIEU (Mrs - CORINNA DIEU (Mrs.) Public Relations Officer, Housing and Development Board, Singapore, 2. Anti-Pollution In a letter to New Nation, November 25, expressed concern that the location of motorcar workshops at Sin Mln Road may cause pollution to Ifacßltchie Reservoir through oil seepage. We wish to assure the96 words
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Article87 1972-12-07 10 LAWRENCE S.H. LOH - LAWRENCE S.H. LOH Public Relations Officer, Singapore Police Force. Sinfapote. 2. I refer to the letter headlined Noise from Gongs (NN. November 20). Police investigation revealed that lion dance practices are carried out between 7.30 p.m. and 9.30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at87 words
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Article35 1972-12-07 10 Many lives would have been saved if the Singapore Fire Brigade had used the "Fire Suits" to enter the burning Robinsons building. Why was It not used? FIRE CONSCIOUS, Singapore, 12.35 words
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Article78 1972-12-07 10 The lamp post (No. 6A) In Kampong Bedok Is approximately 20 to 30 feet high. It Is also used to connect electrical lines to several houses In the area. The base of this post is decaying and vulnerable to both lire and wind. The chances of78 words
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Advertisement132 1972-12-07 10 Write to The Editor, New Nation, Locked Bag 15, GPO, Singapore, 1. Trained by Professionals When your training begins with the most up-to-date teaching methods and equipment in an environment with unsurpassed facilities you become one of the most highly prized secretaries the Stamford Secretary. Next Private Secretary's Course commences132 words
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Miscellaneous36 1972-12-07 10 I «2T» R L« 52 ss i z t M, r? 7i *v r V Mt' r J: w f« U £T V «<4 V 1 > 'I DONT REMEMBER HIM LOOKING LIKE THIS SEVINTIEN YEARS AGO36 words
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Article, Illustration763 1972-12-07 11 John Hoagland - Fton John Hoagland Los Angeles Times Local conflict, wherever it occurs to the developing countries and elsewhere, is becoming increasingly difficult to isolate -1 militarily, politically emotionally or spiritually—from the whole fabric of world events Fighting in the Middle East.Los Angeles Times - 763 words
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Article, Illustration756 1972-12-07 11 William Stephens - From William Stephens Los Angeles Times Weapons sales men have been peddling firearms since gunpowder arrived in Europe in the 1300s. Always enterprising, they pushed sales impartially. In the low countries in 1586, for instance, both the invading Duke of Alva and his foes found theyLos Angeles Times - 756 words
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Article, Illustration974 1972-12-07 11 William Coughlin - Prom William Coughlin Los Angeles Times During last year's brief uprising in Ceylon, a British armaments salesman from Singapore sat in a virtually deserted beachside luxury hotel and shook his head sadly. He had rushed to Colombo to sell arms to the beleagueredLos Angeles Times - 974 words
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TREND
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931 1972-12-07 12 Mary Lee - Presented by Mary Lee This is barM invective from a mK-coo-fenist of Hm bytl profession. H« sets forth his SS^ yow eon bo judgo end jury of Hio cose VS v the leg el profession. Appoets moy bo entered into. Lawyers, those931 words
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Article100 1972-12-07 12 Here are more grim warnings against smoking—particularly for women. Drs. Sol Silverman and Michael Griffith of San Francisco's University of California School of Dentistry say that more women than ever are getting cancer of the mouth as a result of smoking. Silverman and Griffith stu- died100 words
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Article, Illustration108 1972-12-07 12 For the bachelor girl with her flat, or the girl with her own bedroom to decorate as she pleases, the important thing is to have useful yet decorative items, and one such is hangers for bags, dresses and odds and ends. One kind comes108 words
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Article, Illustration113 1972-12-07 12 TERESA OOI - TALKING i^SHOP TERESA OOI The answer to windy December days is something bright and cheerful like mobiles. And not the 4 traditional" kind of mobiles with bells tinkling when the wind blows. But luminous, cheerful cardboard mobiles which come as contentedlooking caterpillars, smiling black cat faces with113 words
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448 1972-12-07 12 EH J - The guide GOOD! ■33 EH J Bed wetting is often a source of distress both to family and child. Unfortunately the greater the distress the worse it often becomes. If parents would only realise that by five years old in most communities448 words
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131 1972-12-07 12 Washington, Thursday—Excessive use of sleeping pills and tranqullisers is a major national health problem in the United States, a Congressional panel concluded today. An 18-month study by the Senate Juvenile Delinquency Subcommittee indicated that barbiturate .abuse reaches into the homes of the131 words
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Article, Illustration107 1972-12-07 12 For the little boy or girl who loves playing there is nothing like combining it with learning. One such "teaching aid" is a bright yellow and white shoe which is the home of the old-lady-with-so-many-chlldren she-didn't-know-what-to-do. The shoe has real laces for107 words
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Article, Illustration99 1972-12-07 12 Now that the father in family is taking to colognes and after shave lotions, there is no reason why they can't have beautiful things like these ashtrays from Spain. Made of white plastic with gold-coloured metal, they come in designs that remind one of99 words
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Article, Illustration562 1972-12-07 12 If Betty F r i e d a n looked like Gloria Steinem, (right) would she have a better, more successful life? Most people, according to a new survey, think she would. Although Betty "makes the most of herself" she is undeniably plain. On the562 words
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Article143 1972-12-07 12 Some people I know have started to feel the spirit of Christmas already—l know because they never look very good the morning after. These people, and others who tend to partake more drink than is good for body and soul would appreciate these "cures" I picked143 words
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Advertisement67 1972-12-07 12 NICE NEW NATION announces the introduction of a new Classified Column 'GREETINGS from the second week of December, 1972. Festival, birthday greetings, congratulatory messages and best wishes to someone you care for or someone you want to impress could be communicated through this column. Ten words cost you only two67 words
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Advertisement35 1972-12-07 12 I w from 25 Points to 3.50 Carats at > S2OO/- to 538,000/SMdeSiva oudu*. Gl3. Tanglin Shopping Centre Singapore 10. Tel *****8 HEAD OFFICE S.P.H. DE SILVA (H.K.) LTD. 1/3, Central Building, Pedder Street, Honq Kong-35 words
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Advertisement445 1972-12-07 13 NEW NATION CLASSIFIEDS PHONE *****S '20$ A .WORD DEATH pOPPEN, DR. H.A. Prinsep Street Presbyterian Church announces with regret the passing away at Gcrdengrove U.S.A. on 29.1172 Dr. Henry A. Poppen beloved friend and minister of the church 1956 1962. ANNOUNCEMENTS mothercare specialising in mother and baby requisites and fresh445 words
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Advertisement258 1972-12-07 13 3USINESS OPPORTUNITY NEW SINGER SEWING MACHINES COMPANY requires 'Managing Agents' to manage a chain of shops in Singapore and West Malaysia dealing with a wide range of sewing machines, other household and office equipments. Training will be given in all matters relating to shop management, sales promotion, supervision of sales258 words
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Advertisement401 1972-12-07 13 FRESH FLOWERS ROSES available throughout the week Contoct Princess Flower Shop. 251 Orchord Rood. S'pore. Tel: *****4/*****8/*****1. FOR SALE CHRISTMAS SALE teak settee $200, divider $75, kitchen cabinet $75, double decker with rubber mattress 100, Rubber mattress $10. Fan $25, Sewing machine $105, Lamp and shade $8.50 and many others.401 words
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Advertisement491 1972-12-07 13 2-STOREY BUNGALOW AND SEMI-DETACHED house in Johore city orea. Tel: *****7 S'pore. DISTRICT Pocific Mansion, 3bedroom flat, luxuriously furnished. Price $73,000 0.n.0. Ring *****. WOODLANDS PARK tenanted semi-detached single-storey fully furnished 3 bedrooms, one servant's room,, approximately 6,000 sq.ft. freehold. $85,000 0.n.0. Ring S'pore *****8. to brokers please. RENOVATED DETACHED491 words
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Advertisement607 1972-12-07 13 NEW SINGER SEWING MACHINE company invites applications for sales personnel to promote a wide ronfle of sewing mochines, other household and office equipment in Singapore and West Malaysia. Starting salory will be commensurate with qualification and experience. Applicants should give full personal particulars ond a recent passport size photograph (non-returnable)607 words
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Advertisement664 1972-12-07 13 PRIMARY/SECONDARY TUITION offered by experienced tutors. Individual or group cooching. Tel: *****6 S'pore. EXPERIENCED JAPANESE TUTOR will leod you to Practical Japanese in unique method. Tel: *****6 S'pore. UNIVERSITY GRADUATE gives tuition to primary secondary students at student's tutor's home. Con toe t ***** S'pore for details. TRAVEL GUIDE BOOK664 words
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Advertisement495 1972-12-07 13 SINGAPORE USED CAR (PTC) LTD. The name for quality used cars! 154 Albert Street S'pore *****, *****4 or 44 Cavenogh Rood S'pore *****4 *****9 offers— 1972 Volvo 144S (air-con) Colt Galont 1400 L 1971 Mazda 1600 Capella F/Cortina GXL Mazda Cavella Coupe Toyota Corolla 1200 Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV Toyoto495 words
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Advertisement128 1972-12-07 13 VEHICLE WANTED URGENTLY WANTED good used cors. Immediote cosh paid. Contact Mr. Ton *****9 S'pore. FIAT MOO, 1964 onwards preferably one owner, no dealer. Ring *****8 S'pore. ENTHUSIAST REQUIRES Mfii MIDGET or Sprite, any year, any condition. Tel: S'pore *****9 Don day/evening. DIRECTOR WANTS Toyota Celica 1971 1972 Must be128 words
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2331 1972-12-07 14 SATURDAY CLASS 3 DIV. 3—6F ($BOO0 —$5600 TO WINNER) ***** FRENCH COURT (Bt. Tlga) Mansor S 900 ***** HOT METAL a (Deal) Heddle 4 8.10 ***** SOKITOMI s (Socklt) West 9 810 ***** WEST WIND (4 Winds) Allan 6 8.01 ***** SUGAR DADDY a (OT)2,331 words
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Article210 1972-12-07 14 NSPB's task —Minister The task of the National Sports Promotion Board is not only to train a small group of selected sportsmen but to promote interest and participation in sports among the people, said a government leader. The Minister for Labour Mr. Ong Pang Boon yesterday said popular interest In210 words
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Article, Illustration428 1972-12-07 14 —Scratchings SC HATCHINGS SATURDAY I RACE ONE: 2.00 Class 6 Div 3 6f Ni. RACE TWO: 2JO Class 6 D* 2 6f-NiL (Emergency Acceptors) 17 Malaysia 11, 18 Kidnapper. RACE THREE: 3.00 Class 6 Div 1 6f Ni. RACE FOUR: 4.00 Cba 6 Div 2 9f428 words
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Article22 1972-12-07 14 Get your four-page free lift-out in tomorrow's New Nation for full details of this weekend's racing at Kuala Lumpur.22 words
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Article357 1972-12-07 14 From Blue Peter in Kuala Lumpur Samuel did a winning gallop here this morning. With Asuwadi Nawi astride, tile Prince Goldsborough seven-year-old sprinted smartly over 3f in 37 4/5. The going was good. Sitting Mountain returned the fastest time of the morning when he357 words
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Article172 1972-12-07 14 London, Thursday— British swimmer Ray Terrell said in court yesterday he joined five other British Olympic team members—including a Silver Medal winner—in putting up money to buy "pot." He named the others as Tyrone Tozer, Rowland Jones, Sean Maher, a team member named Dexter, and David172 words
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Article262 1972-12-07 14 Perth, Australia. Thursday Australian Davis Cup player Ross Case staved off two match points to beat Frenchman Parice Dominguez in the West Australian tennis championships here yesterday. Case, the third seeded Australian player, won by 2-6, 7-6, 6-1 to enter the quarter-finals. Dominguez broke262 words
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Article62 1972-12-07 14 The American Ambassador to Singapore Mr. Edwin C. Cronk will officiate at the opening of the American School's Christmas Invitation basketball tournament at King's Road tomorrow at 7 p.m. A total of 11 teams will be taking part in this tournament, the second in this series. The tournament62 words
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Article69 1972-12-07 14 New York. Thursday Coach Bill Peterson of the Houston Oilers thinks Pittsburgh. the Oilers' opponent on Sunday, is the strongest team in the National Football Leagues American Conference and will represent the AFC in the Superbowl. Peterson said the Steelers could assure themselves of a tie for the69 words
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Article179 1972-12-07 14 Hong Kong, Thursday Malaysia's badminton team praised the standard of play of China's players and said even Indonesian world champion Rudy Hartono would have a "tough time" against them. The Malaysians who arrived here on Tuesday from a tour of China singled out top179 words
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Article99 1972-12-07 14 The 37-strong Combined Schools hockey team leaves the country tonight for a 17-day training-cum-edu-cation tour of India. The itinerary: Tomorrow Settle in at New Delhi; Saturday and Sunday Matches for both teams! December 11— Bettle in at Chandigarh; December 12 and 13 matches; December 14 to 1799 words
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Miscellaneous120 1972-12-07 14 DR. KILDARE by Ken Bald FINE. AND IV LOVELY MORNING, LIKE TO START POCTOR. SLEEP J WORKING. WHERE Ail RIGHT? /Tare THE PATIENTS? I jLi*i 4 r-s-r ln>l i>;?iuni ir 'lu ><4- f NOT "PATIENTS'... BUT PATIENT... SINGULAR. ONE PATIENT? BUT WHY IMPORT A POCTOR POR A SINGLE ii l«L120 words
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Article431 1972-12-07 15 Jeffrey Low - By Jeffrey Low Spare us a little mercy. That's the plea Singapore Reserves will be making when they meet Russia's Tibilissi Dynamo in their Jalan Besar soccer clash tonight at 7.30 p.m. Perhaps the Russian division one league pace-setters will, if they are saving energies431 words
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Article184 1972-12-07 15 London, Thursday—The New Zealand Rugby Union All Blacks slumped to the third defeat of their tour here losing to English Midland Counties (West) by 16 points to eight yesterday. The Counties led 16-4 at halftime and eventually won by a goal, a penalty goal, a dropped goal184 words
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Article338 1972-12-07 15 London, Thursday. George Best, British soccer's idol, stayed out of sight yesterday in the aftermath of Manchester United's bombshell decision to place him on the transfer list. When last seen, Best was leaving a London discotheque in the early hours of this morning in the338 words
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Article147 1972-12-07 15 London, Thursday Tottenham Hotspur poundi«to the semi-finals of the English Football League Cup when they whipped First Division leaders Liverpool 3-1 in a quarter-final replay here last night. Revelling in the conditions on their rain-soaked home ground, Tottenham destroyed Liverpool with three goals in the first147 words
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Article67 1972-12-07 15 Rome, Thursday. Belglum, represented only by a club team, played cool, controlled soccer to beat an Italian national side 1-0 in a friendly match at Florence last night. Belgium were represented by Beerschot, currently third In their league, because several other Belgian clubs refused to release their67 words
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Article37 1972-12-07 15 Comty ehampionsklp: Dorset and Wlltershlre It Buckinghamshire (at Poole); Eastern Countries 12 Middlesex 9 (at Norwich); Hampshire 7 Sussex 10 (at Portsmouth); Hertford shirs 4 Berkshire (at Croxley Oreen); Surrey 26 Kent 10 (st Richmond).37 words
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Article, Illustration422 1972-12-07 15 The Singapore boxing team left for Khmer yesterday the first step in building up a strong team for next year's South-East Asia Peninsula Games. Next to the Khmer trip will be the Jakarta Open championships to be followed by the Singapore versus West Australian tournament.422 words
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Miscellaneous291 1972-12-07 15 NEW NATION CROSSWORD ACBOBB 1 Medldative persons. 6 Bird sounds. 10 Horace's "alas!" 14 Tarsus. 15 Turning white. 17 Indo-European. 18 Yegg's tooL 19 European sea: Abor. 20 Device for packaging. 21 Raw materlaL 22 In excellent manner. 24 London Time editorial. 29 Footman's attire. 27 The Hbosler poet. 29291 words
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Article, Illustration48 1972-12-07 16 Pretty Emily Lim, 17, is realty camera shy. And it took cameraman Jerry Seh quite sometime before he got this snap. Emily loves bowling, reading and swimming. "Perhaps in five years time I will be looking for Mr. Right," she confided.48 words
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Article323 1972-12-07 16 Wee Beng Huat - By Wee Beng Huat What was your baby sitter doing while you were away at the film show last night? Was she singing your baby to sleep or was she simply popping sleeping pills into baby's mouth? According to a couple who recently sacked their amah,323 words
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Article50 1972-12-07 16 AH FOOK: The ban on camping at Changi Beach will be a blow for students and others wanting to get away from it all. MEI LIN: It does seem a shame. It looks as though untidiness and misbehaviour by some of the campers have ruined it for all.50 words
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195 1972-12-07 16 Franklin Porath of Cleveland hopes to become a modern-day Pled Piper in reverse, but first he has to find a suitable number of rats. To that end, Porath, a real estate broker and Inventor, took out an advertisement in the195 words
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Article170 1972-12-07 16 Today is Thursday, December 7, the 342 nd day of 1972 with 24 to follow. This is Pearl Harbour Day. THE MOON: Between its new phase and first quarter. THE MORNING STARS: Mercury. Venus. Mars and Saturn. THE EVENING STAR: Jupiter. Those born on this date are under the170 words
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Article33 1972-12-07 16 Housewife Irene Smedley of Branksome says someone stole her roof-top television aerial while she and her husband were watching Britain's recent Miss World Contest. "It was real cheek." Mrs. Smedley said.33 words
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Advertisement183 1972-12-07 16 GRAIN D'ORGE An m impressive gift Y% designed and engraved in Paris. Place Vendome by Parker. Here is truly fine jewelry that writes... designed and engraved in Paris by Parker craftsmen, then sheathed in 20-micron 16K gold or 30-micron silver plate. The distinctive patterns of Parker's Place Vendome writing instruments183 words
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Miscellaneous399 1972-12-07 16 TV S Slagapsrs 3.00 Opening and Where the Heart Is 3JO For the Family (Cj 3.45 Health in the Home: Advanced Post-Natal Exercises (C—Rpt) 3.50 Housewives Matinee —Thunder Storm (Cantonese film, Pt. 2) 5.10 Close 6.00 Opening and Rocky Jones, Space Rangers —Blast Off (Ch. 1) 6.30 News in Brief399 words
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Miscellaneous446 1972-12-07 16 Trust your lucky star IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are able to incline your talents along almost any line you wish —but you will no doubt be happiest if and when you settle upon a career that involves you in some so;-t of humanitarian work. You will always446 words
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Miscellaneous116 1972-12-07 16 RADIO 1.30 News followed by Share Market Report 1.40 Lunch Date 200 The Heart of Juliet Jones 2.30 Play a Simple Melody 3.00 Book Club 3.15 20th Century Classics 4.00 Can I Say Say Something Please 4.15 Tea Break 5.00 News Brief 5.03 Prog Summary 5.10 Music on the Move116 words
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