New Nation, 12 December 1972
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Title Section15 1972-12-12 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Tuesday evening, December 12, 1972 No. 584 Price 15 cents NEW NATION15 words
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Article12 1972-12-12 1 Police reported 87 accidents yesterday. Four of them were serious.12 words
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Article137 1972-12-12 1 In selective trading, the share market was advancing for the first 45 minutes this morning. Banks were competitively leaping upwards. Over-sea-Chinese Banking Corporation shot up $2 to $27.00, United Overseas Bank $1.60 to $15.60, Development Bank of Singapore 85 cents to $6.70, Malayan Banking 50 cents to137 words
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Article84 1972-12-12 1 LATE NEWS Saigon, Tuesday. President Thieu today rejected outside pressure to accept a peace settlement and insisted 300,000 North Vietnamese troops would have to be withdrawn from the south before the war could end. In an address to the Joint session of the National Assembly. Mr.84 words
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Article207 1972-12-12 1 Wee Beng Huat - Appeals by neighbours prove futile By Wee Beng Huat It was to be her last act. So, perched precariously on her sixth floor balcony, she shouted to her neighbours to come and see her close the last chapter in her life. For more than 15 minutes,207 words
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Article62 1972-12-12 1 A man said to a black* belt karate holder and recovering from a gunshot wound in his stomach was charged this morning at his bed at the Outram Hospital for assaulting a police officer. A second charge alleged that he escaped from legal custody. The man was62 words
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Article41 1972-12-12 1 Belfast. Tuesday A British Army sentry accidentally shot a man dead near the city centre yesterday. The soldier was on guard duty outside a* police station when his rifle went off by accident, an army spokesman said.41 words
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Article, Illustration501 1972-12-12 1 ...then last walk on moon United Press International Houston; Tuesday Apollo 17 astronauts Eugene Carnan and Jack Schmitt made a near-perfect landing on the moon yesterday, then set out to search a sun-splashed mountain canyon for debris spanning ages of lunar history. "A geologist's paradise" exclaimed Schmitt.United Press International - 501 words
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213 1972-12-12 1 Workers in the Singapore Steam Laundry have begun an unofficial work-to-rule in protest against the management's refusal to implement the recommendations of the National Wages Council. The workers, who are members of the Singapore Industrial Labour Organisation (SILO), said that the union had earlier213 words
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366 1972-12-12 1 Reuter Paris, Tuesday The US peace envoy, Dr. Henry Kissinger, and the Hanoi emissary, Mr. Le Due Tho, yesterday held their longest meeting in the current round of secret talks aimed at a ceaseare in Vietnam. As the two chief negotiatorsReuter - 366 words
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Article28 1972-12-12 1 New York, Tuesday POrmer President Harry Truman continued to show signs of Improvement bat was still In serious condition in a Kansas City hospital yesterday.28 words
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207 1972-12-12 1 The Osaka Bar In Clemenceau Avenue this morning lost its licence to operate because of "gang fights" on its premises. The Liquors Licensing Board also suspended the liquor licence of Eastern Palace restaurant In John Little's Building because of inadequate fire safety207 words
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Article59 1972-12-12 1 CID detectives yesterday arrested a suspect in eonjaection with a recent murder in a raid on house off Bukit Panjang. The man is now helping in police investigations into the killing of Hoon Ah Poon, 31, who died of head injuries on October 12. He is believed to59 words
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Article38 1972-12-12 1 Rome, Tuesday Four people were killed and at least 30 injured in a massive pile-up during fog on a motorway near Milan. Police said about 80 cars and lorries were involved in the pile-up.38 words
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Advertisement88 1972-12-12 1 (A 1 I fa r k S r PA t n [)K t' f PACt t N ous« tr r f; r»K n♦ h x♦. Cor b.'tf, r ir > n A( v Th fi, ht.r^ 'n.-n of fS. f r.',j;,T t H. rr iv-.' bt m s< Pt t'88 words
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Advertisement128 1972-12-12 1 TTC EXAM RESULTS IN PAGE 5 TODAY All the City and Guild exam results will be in tomorrow's New Nation TOKYO TOKEI ELECTRONIC i/lccrrv CZlocJc a gift in time SILICON CLOCKS make beautiful gifts for everyone. The range covers ornamental clocks. Alarm clocks that buzz, ring or play music. Travel128 words
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Miscellaneous14 1972-12-12 1 Forecast Singapore's weather forecast from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Isolated showers with thunder.14 words
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335 1972-12-12 2 Course for public planned next year The National Trades Union Congress will organise a lire prevention course for the public in view of the spate of fires that broke out recently. Inche Abdul Aziz Karim, MP for Kallang, who is the chairman of the335 words
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Article, Illustration185 1972-12-12 2 This giant "shoe" made from 3001b of sugar Is a chef's Idea of bringing out the sparkle In children's' eyes this Christmas. And the idea has certainly been a hit with the children. Not only has the sugary version of the Old Woman Who185 words
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Advertisement209 1972-12-12 2 I r*f MARKS& SPENCER 3RD FLOOR St. Michael, the brand name of Marks Spencer well-known for high quality and durability- A wider and more varied range than ever before. Exclusive lines of ladies' foundation garments, lingerie and children's wear. mi -V;,' i t A M PHOTOGRAPHIC ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT GROUND FLOOR209 words
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Miscellaneous495 1972-12-12 2 HRPPEIHilGS WH T fi o T o S AY ON The Singapore Sogetsu Association will hold a CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON for 200 guests at tht Hyatt Hotel's Crystal Ballroom at 12.30 p jn. The SINGAPORE PRESS CLUB is having its weekly luncheon at the Ruby Restaurant, Cantonment Road, at 12.45 pjn.495 words
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Article, Illustration346 1972-12-12 3 They bring with them the rainbow colours and the Oriental mystic from the Land of the Morning Calm. Bong Ae Jung and Choi Hea Book are Just two lead dancers of the 48-member Korean Folk Arts Troupe which arrived here yesterday. Sweet346 words
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Article36 1972-12-12 3 The dean of the faculty of medicine, University of Singapore, Professor P.K. Wong, will officiate at a medal presentation ceremony for blood donors at the Outram Road General Hospital on Friday at 5 p.m.36 words
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Article349 1972-12-12 3 Toll 145 so far this year Fifteen workers were killed In Industrial accidents during October, bringing the total to 145 for the first 10 months of the year. In all there were 763 Industrial accidents In factories and worksites during October, according to the latest Labour349 words
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Article67 1972-12-12 3 The University of Singapore's Department of Ex-tra-mural Studies will conduct a 14-lecture course on Introduction to Sociology from January 2 starting each day at 7. 30 pjn. It will be conducted by Mr. D.Y. Yuan, an Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Singapore. The fee67 words
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Article, Illustration227 1972-12-12 3 The theme Is Time in Gold. And 10 attractive University of Singapore undergrads will swish about in a golden flourish to greet the distinguished ladies and gentlemen tonight. A right golden service for a right royal Jeweller's collection. These girls, decked out in stunning golden gowns227 words
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Article80 1972-12-12 3 A Malaysian housewife, Mrs. Sally Kendall, 24, today appealed to anyone finding her navy-blue vinyl travelling bag to return it to her before she leaves for her hometown— Ipoh—tomorrow She will offer a Mrs. Kendall, who arrived here last night from Sydney left her bag in80 words
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Article224 1972-12-12 3 Tfce Ministry of Labour carried out investigations into 508 establishments and found 194 had infringed the Employment Act during October. Among the common infringements were failure to keep a register of their employees, failure to pay overtime to the workers and also to grant the224 words
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Advertisement267 1972-12-12 3 What greater gift than the gift that can be enjoyed by every member of the family 365 days a year. Thomas' EXCLUSIVE COIORGLO KEYBOARD shows exactly where the notes are and helps you play-right from the day your Thomas Organ is delivered. Even if you're an amateur, you'll play like267 words
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Advertisement180 1972-12-12 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, the180 words
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Miscellaneous153 1972-12-12 3 lifll Temperatures In world cities yesterday: Tokyo 13- 6C Kuala Lumpur 33-23 C Hong Kong 23-20 C Jakarta 33-25 C Taipeh 27-15 C Naha 22-18 C Seoul 8 3C Bangkok 31-26 C Manila 33-22 C London 10- 5C Moscow 2 0C Paris 8 2C New York 7 2C Sydney 36-19153 words
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In Person
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Article, Illustration664 1972-12-12 4 THANKS TO COMEDIANS JOY and guffaws of laughter punctured the the air when comedians HAMID BOND and AH LENG rolled into the Christmas party at Raffles Hotel. They were there to entertain 500 underprivileged children at the annual party hosted by Hans Anderson Club.. The children were664 words
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Advertisement187 1972-12-12 4 Iff Dadls a handyman... Black Decker makes the perfect Xtaas gift Db9o 2 speed Home Maintenance Kit comprising 2 speed drill finishing sunder attachment, circular sav. attachment plus accessories tor grinding, buffing, polishing, etc. Pr,ce $180 B'D 4 vf. -*<-■ r- 0 a* iV SPECIAL FREE QFT With every kit187 words
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Advertisement209 1972-12-12 4 -V U E TOURS LOWEST FARE TO LONDON 6 Times A Week Hongkong/Mocau/Bcngkok 8 Days $860 Daily Departure Taiwan/Japan Hongkong 14 Days $1470 Taiwan/Hongkong (Mocau)/ Bangkok 12/14 Days, $1110; $1190; 18/12, 24/12. 1/1, 20/1, 3/2, 17/2, 3/3. 10/3, 12/3, 26/3, 31/3. Toiwon Korea/Jopan/Hongkong Bongkok 21/19/15 Days $1990, $1890, $1790 20/1,209 words
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752 1972-12-12 5 The Teachers' Training College has announced the results of the Professional Part I Re- Examination for the Certlficate-in-Education HSC/twoyear full-time held in October. The following candidate has passed In her referred subject and thereby completed the HSC/2-year fulltime course (Chinese): Tph Joo Kim (Miss).752 words
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Article263 1972-12-12 5 Singapore could set up an agency to organise employment for housewives on a short term basis. Mr. Cornells J. De Kon lng, administrative officer of the ILG SIDA Asian regional seminar now on at NTUC and also attached to the International Labour Organisation, said this in263 words
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188 1972-12-12 5 The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Toh Chin Chye, will lay the foundation stone of the Science Centre at Jurong on January 27. This was disclosed by the Director of the centre, Mr. Kenneth V. Jackman. Mr. Jackman and four other members188 words
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205 1972-12-12 5 The Jurong Shipyard Stores Co-operative's plan to introduce health insurance for dependants of members has been scrapped, according to Mr. Low Ouan Onn, chairman of the co-operative.^ Instead the J88C is planning to increase the $2000 life insurance for members to either $5,000 or205 words
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Article49 1972-12-12 5 The Singapore Jayceettes will hold a dinner and dance at the Hilton's grand ballroom on Sunday at 7.30 p.m. It Is to commemorate the granting of the Char ter of Affiliation from the Junior Chamber of Singapore and the installation of the board of directors for 1973.49 words
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Article536 1972-12-12 5 Survey on tenants' view The majority of tenants of Housing and Development Board flats feel that life has become somewhat better, if not very much better, under the present housing programme. This is the conclusion of a survey, conducted jointly by the HDB and the536 words
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Advertisement111 1972-12-12 5 Visit our Ultra Modern new store at Supreme House irf¥ rz*mr V* X r M i r mm m w §S> gk jjf" /t > =>• y See a really beautiful collection of stylish gowns at CHANRAFS TOOTAL DRESSING GOWNS SINGAPORE'S FIRST EXCLUSIVE MEN S SHOP 81 High Street, Singapore111 words
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Advertisement26 1972-12-12 5 m CW>4 A V X s O A K in V H tR <M N |J» s V w N S H k. (5* S?t <? 026 words
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Miscellaneous322 1972-12-12 5 m f-.* 1 1 Quiz object No. 137 Cargo supervisor wins $15 A SPECIAL QUIZ Last Thursday's quiz photograph showed the seat of a mini-bicycle. The first prize of $15 goes to Mr. Bock Tai Wat, a cargo supervisor, of Circuit Road. His entry was the first correct one opened322 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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991 1972-12-12 6 Leslie Gelb, Anthony Lake - From Leslie Gelb, Anthony Lake Washington Post THE U.S. President Nixon and his special adviser Dr. Henry Kissinger are facing a genuine dilemma on the Vietnam negotiations. On the one hand, they are committed to a negotiated settlement. And that can be achievedWashington Post - 991 words
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Article, Illustration1705 1972-12-12 6 Abby Tan - Families left behind iji the property scramble By Abby Tan SINGAPORE A recent spate of letters to the Press bordered on desperation. The writers: Mr. and Mrs. Average Singaporean. The complaint: The difficulty in buying a house. To find out to what degree their1,705 words
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Article189 1972-12-12 6 VOICE OF THE PR ESS What other newspapers are saying: bargaining between the VIETNAM WAK PARTIES. The Vietnam peace talks nave again reached a According to the Washington Poet, this is because the US j»» supported the three «m--on« Ifid down by President Nguyen Van Thleu. The189 words
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Advertisement38 1972-12-12 6 Mellowed with priceless years of maturity feJm for which you pay a little more RARE OLD SCOTCH WHISKY Proi»d J Srflld UE(i«UI MllCtfO t kllHt IT John Dewar &Sons L t b Perth scotlan# OIIHUIt •lIDII* itfutii »e»n»M38 words
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Article, Illustration122 1972-12-12 7 United Press International New York, Tuesday Singer Dean Martin was granted a divorce yesterday from his wife of 23 years, the former Jeanne Biegger. T ll6 had been separated since 1969. The interlocutory decree was granted on the basis of unspecified "irreconcUable differences," sole legalUnited Press International - 122 words
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Article301 1972-12-12 7 Ban on sports teams United Press International New York, Tuesday Australia, acting under new directives from its recently elected Labour Party government, informed the UN Special Committee on Apartheid here yesterday that racially selected teams from South Africa or other countries would be banned from performingUnited Press International - 301 words
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Article208 1972-12-12 7 New Delhi, Tuesday. India and Pakistan have completed the demarcation of a new truce line in divided Kashmir, finally paving the way for a withdrawal of troops elsewhere along their frontiers. Lieutenant General P.S. Bhagat of India, and Lieutenant General Abdul Hamid Khan of Pakistan signed208 words
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Article218 1972-12-12 7 Washington, Tuesday. The Federal Bureau of Investigation yesterday said the Revolutionary Union, a coalition of Maoist groups, was now operating in 10 states dedicated to destroying the government and creating a communist society. In its annual report, the FBI did not name the states nor218 words
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Article, Illustration245 1972-12-12 7 Singapore's Prime Minister, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, chats with the British Secretary of State for Defence, Lord Carrington (left), before a private luncheon at Admiralty House in London yesterday. The defence line-up in South-East Asia, if peace comes to Vietnam, was a key topic in245 words
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251 1972-12-12 7 Tel Aviv, Tuesday—The number of arrests in what police described as the biggest and most dangerous spy ring ever smashed in Israel rose to 38 yesterday. The network was said to have plotted to kill or kidnap top government officials, including Defence251 words
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Article24 1972-12-12 7 New Delhi, Tuesday India and Iran opened talks here yesterday on a new air agreement to replace the one signed in 1960.24 words
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Advertisement169 1972-12-12 7 Fjiilllif V -f aps H ''j/C •x V HiiMiM i r '*&'■<' > r ®fi S^s iT-firnu'iii'T"'"" ofe>:; W' ,;&f s•, ?m HHH H ■X :>i:: y^aaa >4*& *v> ;&><•> «ii *>. < Trip; xt-. S"' 2N*- I* Un«i*i» essaB» w 38 Wfc. m«dsari# •I:':' J j«1 Ws IBs V-i:169 words
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534 1972-12-12 8 The Liberal Democratic Party's election victory on Sunday should not come as a surprise to anyone. There was never any doubt that Mr. Tanaka's party, in power since the war, would be returned again. What is surprising is the large number of new seats534 words
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Article60 1972-12-12 8 WWm byISPY They say birds of a feather flock together. A colleague is now wondering whether this includes attending the same class. A few years ago one of his classmates narrowly escaped the death sentence in the Pulau Senang trial Now another has been sentenced to60 words
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Article, Illustration1112 1972-12-12 8 GERALD de CRUZ - GERALD de CRUZ It must seem very strange, particularly to active trade unionists in Singapore, that the democratic British labour movement appears determined to pursue a path which will bring it into headlong collision with the laws of1,112 words
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Letters
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Article410 1972-12-12 8 T.A. MUGAN - T.A. MUGAN The growing insensitivity In our society is the main reason for drug taking, rampant crime of all sorts, and failure to render help to the wounded in an accident. The insensitivity is not a new phenomenon but it has increased in proportion as to become410 words
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Article188 1972-12-12 8 TAN SIEW LING (Miss - TAN SIEW LING (Miss) Public Relations Officer, Ministry of Health. Singapore, 2. I refer to the letter hy Mr. Shalk Mohammad regarding No Casualty Accepted (NN, November 25). Sembawang Hospital at present does not have a Casualty TJnlt; a Unit Is I>lanned as part of a188 words
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Article90 1972-12-12 8 May we ask the Housing and Development Board to look Into our parking problem In Jalan Hum ah Tinggl (Blocks 34. 35, 36). Two wrecked cars and a broken tricycle have been abandoned In the car park for months. Those lorries and buses that belong elsewhere are90 words
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Article202 1972-12-12 8 KHOR ENG LEE - KHOR ENG LEE Public Relations Officer, Public Utilities Board, Singapore, 6. In reply to Consumer (NN, December 5), may I point ou; that the new electricity tariffs make no distinction between lighting and power consumption both lighting and power are now charged at the same rates.202 words
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Article61 1972-12-12 8 On behalf of all bus commuters at the bus stop, right in front of a construction site along New Market Road, I would like to draw the attention of the health authorities to that mosquito-infested area. Commuters, while waiting for their buses, are troubled by swarms of61 words
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Advertisement195 1972-12-12 8 Write to The Editor, New Nation. Locked Bap 15, GPO, Singapore, 1. I I I —I —I —I —I I I I I I I THE KEYMAN ACCIDENT INSURANCE The unique policy a that starts where others stop You're key man, or you employ key people in need Of a195 words
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THE TRAVEL BUSINESS
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Article, Illustration1366 1972-12-12 9 The International Air Transport Association (lATA) is the trade association of the scheduled international airlines of the world. It represents a forum for rate and rulemaking: and procedure coordination for the world air network. It is more or less a club formed by1,366 words
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Article, Illustration962 1972-12-12 9 William Coughlin - From William Coughlin Los Angeles Times The French Foreign Legion remains today the same tough, tightlipped outfit that provided the material for 100 romantic novels a hardened band of foreign mercenaries helping to protect French interests overseas. The pay is low, its pa trolsLos Angeles Times - 962 words
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Article, Illustration738 1972-12-12 9 It is a general rule that members of lATA stick to the regulations laid down by lATA regarding air fares. However not all the lATA members keep to their word. The world's scheduled airline Industry is at present undergoing a difficult period. Many738 words
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SHOPPING
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Article, Illustration715 1972-12-12 10 WITH the festive sea- sons Christmas, New Year and the Chinese New Year coming upon us so soon, it is inevitable that the mad rush has started. The mad rush for clothings, food and presents. And every shop in town will experience a boom, especially the bigger715 words
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Advertisement309 1972-12-12 10 The PRAKTICA L 35mm SLR Camera Social Offer Now at tfie following Introductory Prices $183' with Domiplan F2.8 lense fir caee $207 with Toesar F2.8 lense £r case $245 with Oreston Fl.B lense fir case Sfcuttw Ipmi B, to 1/1000 SJc. Metal Focal Plane Shutter for Electronic flash fdw—l—H— up309 words
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Advertisement83 1972-12-12 10 T/. mr. 4"A /< r 4> a fK w K 3 f r rrK K ill iJLk ill Remove dryness,snarls and tangles instantly ZOTOS HIMf H.'JK '< ;I\U)| r |i )\l w For >asn onabie p r eieits rfc da f e houseHcid u?o~S''s at m ode 'ate P< fast'83 words
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Advertisement147 1972-12-12 10 1001 A<jfnf s H '1001 CLEANS 1001 THINGS It is ideal for Paint work Floors Lino Weekly wash Cookers Glass Baths Tiles Wtndovvs Sinks Mirrors Chiome and dll qene r a! cleaniny purpose AND GIVE YOUR CARPET A FACE LIFT A,k more than 1001 satisfied users about 1001 (household c147 words
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Advertisement254 1972-12-12 10 DIAMONDS AT WHOLESALE PRICES! We have recently received a large shipment of diamonds from Belgium and England. In connection with our diamond promotion, we are offering them at wholesale prices. These stones vary in weight from J to 4 carats and are being displayed in our windows. We invite you254 words
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TREND
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700 1972-12-12 11 FRANCES DOWSETT - FRANCES DOWSETT "Of course Singaporeans have trouble getting amahs these days—servants know where the money lies and they don't want to work for peanuts for local families when a foreign employer offers better wages and hours." She was a young waitress in700 words
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Article, Illustration178 1972-12-12 11 Have you ever considered the power which you exert as a woman? Apart from being the mainstay of a large consumer Industry; you're also the power be* hind that executive man of yours he depends on you for a good Impression of his boss and colleagues,Photographed by STEVEN LEE - 178 words
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Article288 1972-12-12 11 Christmas is proving a fine capitalist Imperialist custom for the more than 50 Peking-controlled stores in Hong Kong. Their unique Chinese products marketed at low-cut prices are already luring tourists away from Hong Kong's capitalist stores. Expensive Chinese antiques and jade ornaments, like low priced288 words
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427 1972-12-12 11 Never in the history of woman has she been more financially independent than today. And never has she spent more on being feminine. The cosmetics and toiletries industry, has become a US$5 billion business. That's not ribbons and bows. That's Big Business, the kind that427 words
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Article106 1972-12-12 11 Tckyo, Tuesday —A National Police Agency report on juvenile delinquency has shown a trend towards crimes committed on impulse to achieve various kinds of satisfaction. Poverty and poor family backgrounds are no longer seen as major motivating forces for delinquency. In support of this, police quoted the recent106 words
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Advertisement211 1972-12-12 11 3* The finest European Pastries Cakes.Swiss Chocolate Specialities. Original Children's Birthday cakes. Home delivery, over $30/ within 3 imles from town. ROTAX SUPER ADHESIVE 1 GUM n u T i TfTWrSt^iffcß use in homes, offices and industrial labelling. Available at all leading stores and bookshops. Wrr?r ROTAX <*//{ //i'Sl >#<)//>211 words
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Advertisement126 1972-12-12 11 SUPER X'MAS PRESENT IDEAS CARVED FURNITURE OLD BRASS BEDS JEWELLERY CHESTS bronze SOEKARNOS ART COLLECTION BOTEKANS BRIC-A-BRAC Ist floor, 116 Orchard Rood, Singapore 9. *2 Opon on Sundays. i via& ~sSt& V iJ •L» .Jgr? zM?' l5&SmBi2F l»7«»T.;I 1 <( i« %338£ i».T > s It] also know that chidren126 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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449 1972-12-12 12 Empat Nombor Ekor in Its latest diversification move has bought one million shares in the Development and Commercial Bank of Malaysia. This will give ENE 12.9 per cent interest in the bank's enlarged paidup capital of $7,738 million. The $1 shares were449 words
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Article123 1972-12-12 12 The Far Eastern Economic Review has been taken over by the South China Morning Post company, according to reports from Hong Kong. The SCMP is to acquire the Review through the issue of 400,000 new shares, and based on the market price of the SCMP123 words
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Article64 1972-12-12 12 Reuter Brussels, Tuesday. The Common Market Commission yesterday decided to take the Community's deci-sion-taking Council of Ministers to the European Court of Justice over its role in setting off a strike by 8,000 "Eurocrats"—European civil servants. Informed sources said the commission, meeting briefly in Luxembourg,Reuter - 64 words
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Article238 1972-12-12 12 Kloang Robber's crop for the year ended June 1972 is 9Va Per cent ahead of that harvested in the preceding year. However, the average price realised declined from 47.22 cents a lb. to 39.36 cents and this has slashed Sroilts almost by half to 137,858, to which must238 words
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Article563 1972-12-12 12 DOMESTIC ANO REGIONAL DEMANDS ON THE INCREASE Singapore's trade in petroleum and petroleum products continued to increase in 1971 with expanding demand for petroleum products not only in Singapore but also in the region, according to the Trade Division's 1971 annual report. In that year, petroleum accounted563 words
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228 1972-12-12 12 United Press International London, Tuesday The Shell oil group yesterday said the first cargo in the 20-years programme to supply Japan with 95 million tons of pollution-free liquefied natural gas (LNG) was loaded at Lumut in Brunei at the weekend. TheUnited Press International - 228 words
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Article, Illustration99 1972-12-12 12 The share market advanced on a broad front yesterday. Blue chips made impressive headway while second liners also progressed favourably. But trading eased to 1.8 million shares valued at $6.3 million. Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation shot up $5.80 to $25 United Overseas Bank gained $1.20 to $14, Malayan Banking99 words
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116 1972-12-12 12 Tourists from Jaoan l r al i a America Britain and Indonesia buy about 60 P®' ccnt Omega wrist that are lm P°rted zei?and ap re ,rom Swlu VT hU urJtf l stated by Mr. V.I. Mendis, manager of Silvaroyal, the local agents116 words
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Article25 1972-12-12 12 Taipeh, Tuesday T oi wan will export 17 cartons of b£^ Pan from FebmS? jfi; next year, the CpnLi vr y AgenJy New.25 words
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OVERSEAS STOCK EXCHANGE PRICES
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Article61 1972-12-12 12 Closing prices (in yen) yesteiday. Nippon Steel 140 Fuji Heavy Ind. 229 Kawasaki Steamship 305 Teljln 194 Hitachi 242 •Mitsubishi Heavy Ind. 240 Isuzu Motor 200 Honda 585 Kawasaki Steel 124 Nippon Sanso (Oxygen Ind) 179 Motor Parts Mfg 147 Nanajunana Olnko (77 bank) 340 Shirokl (Metal Ind.) 34961 words
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Article259 1972-12-12 12 Prices at 11.30 a.m. today (Australian time). A baleen 10 12 ao opt* nil 07 AOD nU 14 Allstate 28 30 Amad 15 16 Aurora 16 18 do opts 04 06 Aust. Ant 14 16 Bamboo 09 nil Beach nil 45 Bounty oxl 01 Vi 02 Bridge nil 24259 words
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Article210 1972-12-12 12 Clortrg prices (In francs) jester day. Paribus 312 (217) Tndochlne 260.10 (210.20) Fonder 402 (407) Prin temps-1&8.40 (164.80) COB 471.50 (463) Bull 73 (74J0) Royal Dutch 162JQ (105.80) Miehelin 1735 (1731) Thmneon 156.60 (162) CPP 108.26 202J0) Rhone 172 (173.10) Air 329 (331.50) Philips 83.85 (83.40) Suez 355.30 (357)210 words
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Article189 1972-12-12 12 Allied Chem 31 Alcoa 55s; Am Brands 43% Am Can 32=, AT ft T 51 'W A ft P 6% Anaconda 20" t Beth Steel 30% Boeing 25% Caterp Trac 68'i, Chrysler 41 Coca-Cola 146% Cont Oil 391/4 Control Data T 65 V, Corn Ol Wks 270% Dow189 words
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Article33 1972-12-12 12 Dow Jcnes closing stock averages on the New York Exchange: 30 Ind. 1,036.27 (up 3.08), 20 Trn. 240.41 (up 1.75), 15 Utl 122.73 (up 0.06), 65 Stks. 338.54 (up 1.25).33 words
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Article207 1972-12-12 12 United Press International New York, Tuesday. Prices turned in a mixed performance yesterday on the N"ew York Stock Exchange. According to Newton Zinder of E.F. Hutton, "This was a market in the process of consolidation." At the closing bell, the Dow Jones industrial averageUnited Press International - 207 words
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Article92 1972-12-12 12 Kyodo Tokyo, Tuesday. Prices on the Tokyo Btock Exchange continued to rise yesterday morning reflecting the strong tone of last Saturday. Reports of the ruling Liberal-Democratic Party's advance in the general election held on Sunday added fuel to the buying operation in the post-holiday session.Kyodo - 92 words
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Advertisement47 1972-12-12 12 yji UKQut't n .1 <JL Pb S illDl^ m 11! LJ %V Sk: Move ud to and the other good things in life i pROOOCt sco^h a\^ ef »XW>»m im iavv !V •3wyPF<- T ik^-..; 4 1 i J/I f'S m A *4V as tl;' w rMi47 words
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Advertisement428 1972-12-12 13 ;~${=+?@'~}`;[};\<$?*<-~`\'!<-/ ANNOUNCEMENTS SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SALE EFFECTIVE from sth 25th December 1972. Holder of this cutting is entitle to buy the first 2 dresses with 25% discount. Additional Purchase is ollowed 15% discount. Printed Cotton Dress $15.50, Jersey Dress $17.90 and many other materials. Visit Weene Fashions, 302 Peninsula Shopping Complex.428 words
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Advertisement522 1972-12-12 13 JALAN MUTIARA 3-bedroomed f,ot luxuriously furnished, panoramic view $900; Hilkrest 3-bed-roomed semi-detoched 2 long, baths, furnished $900; Prince of Wales 3-bedroomed semi-detached $850. Spore 511.461. RIVER VALLEY CLOSE Furnished flat 3 bedrooms, mosaic/ parquet flooring. Contact Telephone: S pore *****5 during office hours. BEHIND FITZPATRICK'S DIETHELM FURNISHED Terrace house, 3522 words
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Advertisement550 1972-12-12 13 COMMERCIAL 4 7 tfc Practical Cwrw Highly-appreciated Pract i c al Course begins on Tuesday, 12th December. Learn the art of writing business letters and reports. Extremely useful for businessmen, executives, ambitious secretaries, stenographers, typists, clerks, salesmen and school-ledVers. Hours: 7.15 p.m. 9.15 p.m. every Tuesday. Limited vacancies enrol today!550 words
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Advertisement453 1972-12-12 13 THOMSON MSI ESTATE: Single/ Storey 3-Bedroomed Detoched Bungalow, 1 -Servant's Room, Sitting/Dining room, 2-Bathrooms, Mosaic Flooring. 5,500 sq.ft. $160,000/- Phone *****/*****, S'pore. DISTRICT 19 shophouse/modern flats at 5% m/s Upper Serangoon Rood Charlton Park, 3-bedrooms, 1-bathroom, living/dining rooms, balcony and kitchen. Tel: *****, S'pore. TWO-STOREY T.rroc, 2,600 sq. ft. 3453 words
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Advertisement550 1972-12-12 13 REQUIRED URGENTLY exporienced Western food cooks for temporarily assignment in Bali Indonesia from 20.12.72 until 4.1.73. Suitable for cooks wonting to o» for port-time work and occasion in 8011. Attractive condition and salary offered. All applications will be treated confidentially. Please apply stating working experience to GPO Box 2606 S'pore.550 words
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Advertisement485 1972-12-12 13 DAILY DISCOUNTS JETS LONDON/Amsterdom/Paris Brussels from $425. New York/Toronto/ Vancouver from $900/-. Trons Air Brokecs 410 Show Centre. Singapore *****8/88. TUITION YAMAHA MUSIC SCHOOL offers Organ/Piano/Guitar/DrunVFlute and Children's Music Course. Airconditioned Studios. Experienced Teochers. Tel: *****5, *****. ORGAN, PIANO, ACCORDION in pupil's home, ony age by Qualified Experienced Teocher. Phone:485 words
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Advertisement405 1972-12-12 13 SINGAPORE USED CAR (FTC) Ltd., The name for quality used core! 154 Albert Street S'pore *****/*****4 or 44 Cavenogh Road S'pore *****4/ *****9 offers:- 1972 Volvo 144$ (air-con) Volkswagen 1302 1971 Colt Galant G.T.O. Mazda 1600 Capella F/Cortina G.X.L Toyota Corolla 1200 Mazda Capella Coupe Alfo Romeo 1750 GT.V. 1970405 words
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Advertisement258 1972-12-12 13 WHERE TO STAY GUEST HOUSE 2, TANGLIN HILL, SINGAPORE 10. Airconditioned occommodotion ovoiloble. Good locality, pleasant and quiet surroundings. Reasonable rates, excellent service and cuisine. PHONE: *****1 S'pore. LLOYD HOUSE HOTEL airconditioned double/single rooms, wall to wall carpeting. Discount rronthly. Again commercial discount 10%. 2 Uoyd Rood, S'pore Phone *****1/*****9.258 words
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Article308 1972-12-12 14 New Delhi, Tuesday MCC has emerged from their drawn match against India's Central Zone with more credit than at one time seemed likely. But the three-day game on the scorched wastes of the Nehru Stadium presented them with as many problems at It solved.308 words
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323 1972-12-12 14 London, Tuesday—Fourth Division club Peterborough United earned a third round English Football Association Cup home tie against League champions Derby County when they defeated amateur club Bishops Stortford 3-1 in a second round replay last night. Peterborough had the replay virtually won at halftime323 words
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Article, Illustration454 1972-12-12 14 commc to crips Beware followers of Japanese and Korean martial arts. The Singaporean pugilists competing in the Third National Championships at Gay World currently have come out with a gripping brand of "Kung Hu." All contestants displayed an amazing understanding of their respective arts ofPicture by Jerry Seh - 454 words
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Article42 1972-12-12 14 The Football Association of Singapore first division league resumed at Jalan Besar yesterday after a three-month lapse with strong contenders SAFSA beating Tampines Rovers 4-1 and defending champions Guthrie Waugh receiving. a walkover from bottom of the table vamil Brotherhood.42 words
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Article147 1972-12-12 14 Sydney, Tuesday The Australian yacht Pilgrim, skippered by Graham Evans, was reported this morning to be leading in the World One-Ton yachting championship after ploughing through a howling southerly gale during the night. Pathfinder, a -New Zealand yacht* skippered by Roy Dickson, was reported to be close147 words
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Article89 1972-12-12 14 Sydney, Tuesday.— American professional women golfers will hold regular matches against their Australian counterparts, the Australian Women's PGA announced here yesterday. Secretary Judy Perkins said the first match would take place In 1974. The American Women's PGA Is prepared to send a team here for the89 words
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Advertisement109 1972-12-12 14 f m V I m m ■i 4 f. f-' C"i -^a»> o rt >* Arrow's great travel shirt now goes even farther: IT STRETCHES. The Arrow Dectolene is the easy shirt to go far with. Wash it anywhere. It'll dry fast In two hours or less. Perfectly wrinkle-free. Soft109 words
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Miscellaneous483 1972-12-12 14 NEW NATION CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Rough shrub. 8 Turns into. 15 Entertains. 16 Raise. 17 Unity. 18 Swindler. 19 Gertrude. 20 Within: Comb. form. 23 Take five. 23 A school for army officers; Abbr. 25 Angel in "Paradise Lost". 28 Acts the miser. 34 Medieval shields. 35 Golf item. 36483 words
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Article, Illustration348 1972-12-12 15 Follow the horses marked with a a soon in me lead and was well clear Into the straight. Security Check was well up, with Treble Ace and Gala Bern moving up from the a A Jri u f rah k «Pt up a smart gallop to win348 words
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280 1972-12-12 15 From Blue Peter in Koala Lumpur West Wind worked in great heart here this morning. Ridden by Winson Liew the six-year-old strode out fluently over 3f to clock 381/5. This was the fastest time returned today. The going was heavy, and all280 words
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Article45 1972-12-12 15 London, Tuesday. The draw for the rugby league John Player Number Six Trophy semifinals was made here yesterday as follows: .Hull Kingston Rovers or Swinton v Salford (to be played on December 30); Hull or Leeds v St. Helens (on January 13).45 words
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Advertisement208 1972-12-12 15 The new Johnson 50 is smaller, faster, lighter and not nearly so thirsty. This new 'fifty' packs more performance into less space than any midrange outboard ever has. It was engineered to give you more zip than any fifty you've ever seen go by AND to give you dependability and208 words
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Article561 1972-12-12 16 SHORTAGE BRINGS BOOM-IN JOKES Hand-lettered signs dangling from news stands in Santiago show that cigarettes have become as rare as steak dinners in Chile these days. "No cigarettes. Don't insist," says a crayoned warning on battleship gray cardboard ouiside a kiosk a block from the Presidential561 words
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Article60 1972-12-12 16 Kyoto police have sent letters to the city's wives in the belief that nagging by them will be more effective than any police attempt to curb drunken driving during the year-end party season. "Drunken driving will wreck happy homes. Urge your husband not to get60 words
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Article, Illustration60 1972-12-12 16 Watch it fellows! She has that soft and charming look but she can get tough in a second if you try to get fresh with her. Shirley Tan, 19, is a Tae Kwon-do expert having already qualified for a black belt. She is also keenPicture by Philip Lim - 60 words
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Article22 1972-12-12 16 A bull broke loose from Milan's slaughter house and charged towards the nearest police station. A policeman shot it dead.22 words
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85 1972-12-12 16 A couple have blamed the Doom-boom of Britain's supersonic Concorde for a baby being conceived on tnelr honeymoon. The claime < l upset their family planning arrangements. The mother, in a letter to the British Government demanding compensation, claimed: "The supersonic boom as Concorde passed85 words
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Article134 1972-12-12 16 Today is Tuesday, December 12, the 347 th day of 1972 with 19 to follow. THE MOON: Approaching its first quarter. THE MORNING STARS: Mercury, Venus and Mars. THE EVENING STARS: Jupiter and Saturn. Those born on this date are under the sign of Sagittarius. John Jay, first Chief134 words
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Article52 1972-12-12 16 AH FOOK: That was an interesting report on humour in yesterday's paper. Talking of humour, did you hear the one about the farmer's daughter? MEI LIN: Not that one again. That's the trouble with jokes these days. They've all been told. Why can't someone come up with some52 words
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51 1972-12-12 16 Hubble, bubble and trouble The Merlin Players decided to defy theatrical superstition surrounding Macbeth by rehearsing it recently. Since then both leading ladies in the Sheffield, Yorkshire, group have been injured. Lady Macbeth broke a bone in her foot and Lady Macduff sprained her51 words
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Advertisement118 1972-12-12 16 fit 4 I fl B5 S3 AP Available only at leading Pen Dealers and Department Stores Sblikan YOUR CONSTANT WRITING COMPANION Sole Agents and Service Station:— M.PRAGER (PTE) LTD SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR Trust Alka- Seltzer for quick relief of HEATINESS JM PORTED **OM ENGtXHT* r< A *9 f V >■-118 words
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Miscellaneous380 1972-12-12 16 5 Siagapere i Opening and Where the Heart Is For the Family (M) A Diary of Events In Singapore this Week (M) i Health in the Home: Nutrition (M—Rpt) Peyton Place (Rpt) Close Opening and Time Slip News in Brief Hogan's Heroes Operation Tiger The Spice of Life (Rpt) News380 words
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Miscellaneous499 1972-12-12 16 Trust your lucky star IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are a patient, tolerant person whose first thought when In the company of others is not your own comfort but theirs. A friendly individuals you are as eager to find new people with whom you can carry on an499 words
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