New Nation, 26 February 1973
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Title Section18 1973-02-26 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Monday evening, February 26, 1973 No. 648 Price 15 cents tINCAPOM MOHPAT, WHWAKY 26, 197318 words
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Article235 1973-02-26 1 The bulls were back in force at the share market this morning. Prices moved up on a broad front In moderate trading. Adhesive Tape and Island Hotel were temporarily suspended pending an announcement when the market opened. Banking stocks attracted most attention. United Overseas Bank jumped $5.50235 words
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Article, Illustration112 1973-02-26 1 Cairo, Monday Thousands of Egyptians mourned the death of well-known TV announcer Miss Salwa Hagazi (right) who was among the passengers who were killed when the Libyan Airlines Boeing 727 was shot down by Israeli jets. "You are worth a million martyrs Salwa" they112 words
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Article61 1973-02-26 1 Rangoon, Monday More than 70,000 people were made homeless in a fire which destroyed over 2000 houses in Akyab, about 300 miles (480 kms) from here yesterday. Reports reaching here said the fire which started early yesterday morning was slowly being brought under control but details of casualties61 words
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Article421 1973-02-26 1 Francis Rozario - CNB lightning raids bring big success By Francis Rozario Central Narcotics Bureau officers have seized 2350 kartoos of ganja, 2,000 MX pills, more than 2000 packets of prepared opium, morphine and 22 reels of blue films in a series of lightning raids last week. In the421 words
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333 1973-02-26 1 But Cabinet defends shooting by Israeli jets as legal Reuter Jerusalem, Monday Israel has agreed to make ex-gratia payments to the families of the 106 people who died in the Libyan Airlines Boeing 727 which was forced down in the Sinai desert by IsraeliReuter - 333 words
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Article68 1973-02-26 1 The man shot by Detective Lim Sui Hong, 24 in .Upper Serangoon Road yesterday was still on the dangerously ill list this morning. Police spokesman Mr. Lawrence Loh said that the man was wanted in connection with a series of robberies and housebreakings. He was shot when68 words
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Article29 1973-02-26 1 A party of officers from Beach Road Police Station recovered five parangs In a raid on a house at MacPherson Road last night. No one was arrested.29 words
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376 1973-02-26 1 Reuter London, Monday The Duke of Edinburgh sets out tomorrow on a new kind of royal Journey —combining a visit to Australia with calls on nine other countries. Hungary. Yugoslavia, Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Thailand, India. SLngapore and Indonesia all figure in a travel planReuter - 376 words
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Article46 1973-02-26 1 Four-year-old Zalina binte Ismun, who fell from the 10th floor of her Tanglin Halt Road flat on Saturday morning, was still on the "dangerously ill list today in ward 16 of Outram General Hospital. She was said to be unconscious since the fall.46 words
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120 1973-02-26 1 Reuter Sydney, Monday Sydney dockers, infuriated by spiralling meat prices, decided today to boycott all meat exports. Local branch officials of the dockers' federation said the ban on handling export meat cargoes would remain until the government gave a firm undertaking on aReuter - 120 words
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Article10 1973-02-26 1 Police reported 55 accidents yesterday. Four were serious.10 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous12 1973-02-26 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. No rain.12 words
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Article, Illustration104 1973-02-26 2 It took Patricia Wee, 14 (right) a girl-guider with the Third Singapore Company, Central, a bit of courage to come down this "runway" at the Catholic High School 25th Anniversary Scout Handicraft and Pioneering Exhibition on Saturday. She was the first girl104 words
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Article287 1973-02-26 2 Long Kum Thong - Singapore firms look to Saigon for business By Long Kum Thong Several local firms have ventured to participate in South Vietnam's redevelopment programme, mainly in land salvage work, and foodstuff and civil engineering industries. Intraco Ltd. and Yeo Hiap Seng Ltd. have recently entered into a287 words
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Article48 1973-02-26 2 The First Lady, Mrs. B. H. Sheares, presented cheques totalling $251,000 to five children's charities at the Istana today. She thanked the Venerable Seek Hong Choon, of Phor Kark See Temple, for his $151,000 donations and Mr. Chua Kung Slew, for his contribution of $100,000.48 words
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441 1973-02-26 2 ROAD SAFETY '73 There was a drop of 457 In the number of accidents last month, compared with the corresponding month in the previous year, but the number seriously injured increased by 19. According to police statistics there were 2,664 accidents last month. The441 words
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Miscellaneous57 1973-02-26 2 rwirci Temperatures in world cities yesterday: Tokyo 7-mlnus 1C Manila 32-23 C Kuala Lumpur 27-23 C Talpeh 21-17 C Hong Kong 19-16 C Jakarta 32-24 C Seoul 4-Minus 8C Bangkok 33-25 C Naha 19-11 C New York 3-Mlnus 6C Paris 8-4 C London 8-1 C Moscow 1-OC San Francisco 26-2257 words
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Miscellaneous98 1973-02-26 2 Singapore Singapore's weather fot the 24 hours to 8 a.m. today: Max. temp. 28.8 C. Min. temp.— 21.9 C. Total rainfall for the month to date—279.s mm. Total ralndays for the month to date—l 7. Hours of sunshine—l.4. Tides Today: 5.56 p.m. (1.7 m). Tomorrow: 4.34 a.m. (2.3 m), 9.1498 words
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Miscellaneous599 1973-02-26 2 HBPPEmncs wh t a o t d s ay on The People's Association and the management committee of Hong I.lm community centre will hold a talk on HIFPI8M AND DRUG PROBLEMS at 8 pjn. At the Kampong Chal Chee community centre, another TALK ON YOUTH AND RECREATION will be held599 words
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Article161 1973-02-26 3 Revised editions soon The Ministry of Education has informed students that a number of serious errorfe have been found in the Chinese translation of two history textbooks published by the Pacific Book Centre. The books are the New Secondary Histories Book One and Book161 words
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Article35 1973-02-26 3 The National Theatre Club will hold a cultural week at the Victoria Theatre from March 10 to 18 as part of Its activities to promote cultural interest among Its members and the public.35 words
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Article, Illustration478 1973-02-26 3 Violet Oon - By Violet Oon Noah became famous as the man who led his family and an army of animals safely through a flood which killed everyone else. It seems fitting then that Mr. Donald Francke, the man who has acted as Noah more than anyone478 words
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Article270 1973-02-26 3 V. O - V.O. The ANZUK Symphonic Band must be congratulated for their successful debut at the Conference Hall on Saturday night. It was an amalgam of three bands —the Band of the Royal Highland Fusiliers, the Band of the First Battalion. Royal New Zealand Regiment and the Australian270 words
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186 1973-02-26 3 Another 594 units of oneroom and four-room improved flats will be comEleted at the Ang Moh io Housing and Development Board estate by the end of this year. Last year, the HDB set up 600 units of three-room Improved flats, which have now186 words
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Article140 1973-02-26 3 Some 56 bank officers of the Chartered Bank And/ its 16 branches will receive $150,000 in back pay following a new collective agreement signed between the management and the Singapore Bank Officers' Association. The new salary scale for assistant officers ranges is from $580140 words
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Article27 1973-02-26 3 A 54-year-old housewife, Madam Foo Ah Eng. was found hanged in the bathroom of her house at Malay Street yesterday. No foul play is suspected.27 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Miscellaneous316 1973-02-26 3 Hawker wins top prize Quiz object No. 201 WHAT IS IT? Last Wednesday's quiz photograph showed the tops of two bottles. The first prize of $15 goes to Mr. Albert Neo A.C., a hawker, of Maju Avenue. His entry was the first correct one opened by the Editor on Saturday316 words
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In Person
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Article, Illustration495 1973-02-26 4 A six-member promotional team from Down Under flew in with news about Australia's first casino which was opened recently at Hobart, Tasmania. Led by the general manager, MR. JOHN HADDAD of Federal Pacific Hotels, which built the casino, the small team captivated their guests at a cocktail495 words
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Advertisement30 1973-02-26 4 ss: NEW NATION tl \x A 20 cents per word minimum 10 words >-*. v mf 0 m 0 0 S 't~' *1m tlijsP* "r_ 0 0 .v, 0 M &ma&30 words
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339 1973-02-26 5 Ivan Lim - Keep up with times, chamber told By Ivan Lim The incoming management committee of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce should seriously consider replacing the clan basis of election with an open system. This was suggested by the chamber's vicepresident, Mr. Tan Keong Choon,339 words
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Article66 1973-02-26 5 The Parliamentary Secretary (Education), Mr. A. M. Mattar, will open a seminar on industrial technology at the Singapore Polytechnic's Ayer Rajah Road Campus on March 16 at 9 a.m. The seminar and a twoday exhibition of work are being organised by the Singapore Polytechnic and the School66 words
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Article45 1973-02-26 5 Mr. A. Viswambaran has been elected president of the Shajahan Music Party. Other official are Mr. P. A. M. Shah, secretary; Mr. S. Osman, treasurer; and committee members Mr. O. Jalani, Mr. S. de Silva, Mr. M. Mustafa and Mr. A. Meerashah.45 words
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Article30 1973-02-26 5 The Franklin National Bank of New York will hold a reception to mark the inauguration of the bank's regional representative office on March 13 at the Mandarin Hotel-30 words
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Article, Illustration366 1973-02-26 5 One-way Orchard Boulevard to have six lanes Orchard Boulevard, Singapore's widest road, is expected to be completed by July and operational by August this year. The completion of this six-lane one-way thoroughfare running parallel to Orchard Road between Grange Road and Paterson Road366 words
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Article177 1973-02-26 5 USAQUIP 73 the largest American trade fair to be held in Singapore—is expected to give a $500,000 spending boost to the Republic, according to the exhibition's director, Mr. Tom Mayfleld. The fair will be held at Shangri-La Hotel from April 9 to 14. About177 words
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Article63 1973-02-26 5 The Anglo Chinese Secondary School will celebrate its 87th anniversary on Thursday. The Minister for Labour, Mr. Ong Pang Boon, will inspect a parade, deliver the main address and present academic awards. The Minister of State for Communications, Mr. Ang Kok Peng, and Mrs. Ang, will63 words
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Article225 1973-02-26 5 The Singapore Manufacturers' Association is working in close liaison with the Education Ministry to help place some 2050 technicians who have ]ust graduated from technical and vocational institutes in suitable Jobs. In its latest newsletter, BMA has told member industries that these technicians are now225 words
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Article31 1973-02-26 5 The YMCA Orchard Road, will hold a Day Camp for children, aged nine to 12, from March 12 to 15. Fees are $30 for members and $36 for non-members.31 words
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Article, Illustration178 1973-02-26 5 SAF and ANZUK force are Jointly organising a "crazy novelty hotel race" to raise about $6000 for the Salvation Army Home for the Aged. Competitors for the race on March 17 must assemble at Oberol Imperial Hotel at 12.30 p.m. In178 words
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112 1973-02-26 5 The Urban Renewal Department of the Housing and Development Board will become a statutory board from April, according to Informed sources. It is understood that the department will be known as the Urban Renewal Authority (URA). The sources said the proposed URA would112 words
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Advertisement283 1973-02-26 5 Visit our Ultra Modern new store at Supreme House mk f f V i Hi y >■ > K See a really beautiful collection of stylish gowns at CHANRATS TOOTAL RESSING GOWNS THE LEADING MENSWEAR TAILORS STORE CXJTFITTERS 81 Htgh Street. Singapore 6.Tel: *****-2. Supreme House (Ground Flood Goodwood. H.lton,283 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration1944 1973-02-26 6 John Hoaghland - A great demand for firepower by governments r MONDAY l FOCUS J From John Hoaghland Washington Post It was a stunning discovery. Pakistanis were naturally shocked when their President All Bhutto announced earlier this month that a large consignment of arms destined for use by Baluchistan rebelsWashington Post - 1,944 words
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VOICE OF THE PRESS
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Article512 1973-02-26 6 What other Newspapers are saying: CJ. OFFENSIVE IN THE TBADE WAS When the UJS. announced the 10 per eent devaluation of the dollar, an official of the State Department warned that If the reform of international monetary system failed to collect the trade Imbalance of the512 words
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Article232 1973-02-26 6 ÜBB THE OVERHEAD PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGB A law should be enacted to compel pedestrians in the Republic to use the overhead crossings when they want to cross the roads in areas where such crossings have been constructed. The National Safety First Council intends to pursue the matter till such232 words
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Article202 1973-02-26 6 MALNUTRITION AMONG INFANTS An article published In the Singapore General Health Journal following a survey conducted by the Maternal and Child Health Clinic in Paslr Panjang reveals that there are still a large number of Malay mothers who hold on to the old practice of feeding their babies202 words
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327 1973-02-26 7 UPI Reuter Londonderry, Monday.—A 10-year-old boy died in hospital here last night after apparently stepping on a bomb Intended for patrolling British troops. The boy was playing with friends In a garden in the Catholic Creggan Estate when the bomb wentUPI; Reuter - 327 words
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Article389 1973-02-26 7 'Settle Taiwan issue* Reuter UPI Peking, Monday Prime Minister* Mr. Chou En-lai said last night that full diplomatic relations between the United States and China would come "reasonably soon." He warned, however, such ties depended on the US recognition of Taiwan as a provinceReuter; UPI - 389 words
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Article349 1973-02-26 7 Country-wide thrusts endanger supplies Reuter Phnom Penh, Monday. The largest Cambodian communist countrywide offensive ever launched was rekindled yesterday as communist forces moved in on government strongholds along embattled Highways 2 and 3. According to the High Command, Khmer Rouge units pounded government positions down HighwaysReuter - 349 words
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Article274 1973-02-26 7 United Press International Ankara, Monday. Turkey's martial law command has Imposed the first Press censorship in nearly 103 years by banning two paragraphs of a speech condemning censorship. A brief communique from the martial law command yesterday said all official and private news agencies in TurkeyUnited Press International - 274 words
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Article35 1973-02-26 7 Seoul, Monday—A 19-ton boat carrying construction materials capsized on Saturday in rough seas off Mokpo, 200 miles southwest of Seoul. Police said two people were killed and four others missing are believed dead.35 words
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119 1973-02-26 7 United Press International Canberra, Monday Prime Minister Gough Whltlam said yesterday there was "fundamental agreement" between Australia and Indonesia about the future of the Pacific region. Mr. Whltlam. who was speaking on his return from a five-day goodwill visit to Indonesia and Papua New Guinea,United Press International - 119 words
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Article, Illustration169 1973-02-26 7 Reuter Washington, Monday The United States may reduce its air forces in Thailand and make further cuts in the Vietnam fleet fairly soon. Defence Secretary Mr. Elliot Rlcihardson said yesterday. Mr. Richardson, in an interview published by the Baltimore Sun. said that the cut-backsReuter - 169 words
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Article32 1973-02-26 7 Dacca, Monday Two pick-pockets were beaten to death by an angry mob on Saturday in a commercial district here of Dacca. Police said the two tried to rob a man32 words
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Article190 1973-02-26 7 Reuter London. Monday More than 1500 Pakistanis marched through the streets of the northern city of Bradford yesterday in protest against the shooting by police of two young Pakistanis who raided the Indian High Commission here last week. The marchers also carried placards protesting against theReuter - 190 words
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Article27 1973-02-26 7 Tananarive Monday About 10 people were killed and two seriously injured in a violent storm here last night whicn flooded parts of the Malagasy capital.27 words
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Article, Illustration104 1973-02-26 7 More than 1000 children from the Mountbatten Constituency had a swinging time at the Wonderland Amusement Park on SaturIt was almost as if Chinese New Year had made a comeback. Children whirling in midair on the many merry-go-rounds, in revolving "aeroplanes", on revolving swings and on the104 words
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Advertisement148 1973-02-26 7 ORIENT CRAFTS SALE.'!? STUPENDOUS BARGAINS STARTING FROM TOCAY Object* o> Art from India ori Nepal O* very reduced prices. BtGGARS BEADS Of AGATE STONES NECKLACES 34 Eeodj ill 50 now $1 1 SO 54 Bcodi SB 9C BOW S6 SO 41 Bcodi $T 9P no* 55 SO 31 Bead* $6.90148 words
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Advertisement55 1973-02-26 7 r. *y ai.. PHILIPS Today's men of action take note on dictation systems PHILIPS DICTATION SYSTEMS INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY OF YOUR WORK Single handed operation Rugged construction Solid state design dictation systems For demonstration please call Singapore *****1 K.L. *****1 or Philips Shopping Centre Singapore *****6/K.L. *****. PHILIPS T 155 words
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426 1973-02-26 8 It looks like Singaporeans will be getting another painless budget this year. With a growth rate of 13 per cent, an increase of 11.7 per cent in external trade and an 11 per cent increase in per capita GNP last year, it will indeed426 words
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'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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Article59 1973-02-26 8 It's a great way to fly. But my colleague was surprised on his SIA flight between Australia and Singapore to find that the succulent salad dressing came In a handy little container prominently labelled QANTAS. Perhaps they picked it up In a Rome cafe or found It59 words
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Article57 1973-02-26 8 The following whisper comes from a friend Just back from London. He tells me that a research team at Birmingham University has found that twins tend to be less bright than other children. Reason: They spend too much time talking to each other rather than to57 words
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Article, Illustration1162 1973-02-26 8 ALEX JOSEY - ALEX JOSEY For a long time the Soviet Union taunted China about the death of the novel in China. Sneered the Russians, the Chinese have not produced a novel since the communists came into power. Recently, Radio Peking1,162 words
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Letters
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Article224 1973-02-26 8 I notice that there are still many flag days and various other fund raising efforts by different charitable organisations in Singapore. I wonder why there cannot be a centralised unit to handle all this a sort of National Charities Fundraising Unit. which encompasses the efforts224 words
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Article199 1973-02-26 8 J. SNOWDEN - J. SNOWDEN Managing Director. Bediffusion (S) Ptr Ltd., Singapore, 9. Interested, in his letter to the New Nation, Thursday. 22nd February—Lectures on Tape—wonders why there are no cassette tapes containing recorded lectures to buy. take home and play. In the flrst place, lec- tures usually require a written199 words
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Article140 1973-02-26 8 I refer to the Sunday Mall article headlined Where Will the Red Tide Strike Next? (18.2.73). The red tide is a great menace and danger to man and marine creatures. It has caused the deaths of 33 people in California and a half million140 words
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Article62 1973-02-26 8 YEONG KUM KEE - YEONG KUM KEE Public Relations Officer, Ministry of National Development. Singapore. 2. With reference to the letter by Action (New Nation, 4.1.73), please be Informed that, as Jalan Limau Nlpls Is a cul-de-sac. It Is not considered feasible to erect speed limit signs. The Traffic Police62 words
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Article89 1973-02-26 8 In order to prevent a brain drain, the government has timely set about increasing the pay of officers in the top echelon of the service. But with so much In hand there is always the temptation for these officers to indulge in shares speculation. To justify89 words
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Article65 1973-02-26 8 LIM HENG TOW - LIM HENG TOW Public Relations Officer, RTS, Singapore, 1L This Is in reply to the letter by Sports Fan in the New Nation of 16th February, 1973. Film coverage of earlier badminton to u r n a m ents featuring former badminton champions is not available65 words
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GAMBLING
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Article, Illustration1298 1973-02-26 9 Tan Chung Lee, Wee beng Huat, Ismail Kassim - The underworld in Singapore is to a large extent financed by illegal gambling. MoVe than a staggering $IQO million goes into the coffers of secret societies each year from one game alone—chap-ji-kee. The Turf Club with horse racing, legalised 4-digit and the big sweep1,298 words
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Article, Illustration1395 1973-02-26 9 Gambling is a universal habit and there are very few among us who can honestly say that we have never taken part in a game of chance in our lives.. Whether it be meditating across the poker table, taking an occasional trip to1,395 words
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498 1973-02-26 9 Games of chance developed out of various magical and religious practices employed in early times to cope with the problems of uncertainty and fate. The most primitive aborigines used crude dice and gambled on "bowl" games. The Teutons gambled themselves498 words
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Advertisement6 1973-02-26 9 Tomorrow The Chap-Ji-Ki $100 million expose6 words
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Article, Illustration607 1973-02-26 10 JIM WATKINS - motoring, Fat tyres prove safe with JIM WATKINS About two and a ball years ago I acquired a set of Dunlop Sport E7O VR radlals of the type fitted to tbe XJ6 Jaguar. I did not buy them new, they came from a friend who had607 words
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585 1973-02-26 10 Jim Watkins - By Jim Watkins It is a dark, wet and dismal evening in town. Imagine that you are elderly, that your reactions have slowed and that your sight is not as good as it was. You are tired, damp and anxious to catch the585 words
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Article, Illustration816 1973-02-26 10 LEE CHIU SAN - motorcycling WITH LEE CHIU SAN To many people, a motorcycle Is not a symbol of power or a toy. It means nothing more than a cheap form of transportation. Of course one can descend to the level of being really cheap, yet sacrifice comfort816 words
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302 1973-02-26 10 Adelaide, Monday.—Australian John McCormack Scored a narrow win over Briton's Alan Rollinson and Steve Thompson in the eighth and final leg of the Tasman Cup motor racing series here yesterday. But despite driving his Ansett Elfin MRS to victory in yesterday's 100 mile (160302 words
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Article147 1973-02-26 10 London, Monday. West German Klaus Thaler broke Belgian domination of the world cyclo-cross championships when he won the amateur event yesterday. But Belgian Eric de Vlaeminck maintained his stranglehold on the professional title when he won the event for the sixth successive year. Belgium have provided147 words
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Miscellaneous85 1973-02-26 10 DR. KILDARE OPEN RRE, JIM I CAN SEE THE WHITES OF their, shifty eyes. .4/ its r a ft rS is i ii*4 < 1 f 111 "••Hi a la xii ¥i 8L i RIP KIRBY THAT NIGHT EE 7/ i 14 by Ken Bald l •i Kf w r'85 words
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Miscellaneous319 1973-02-26 10 NEW NATION CROSSWORD mmmm 10 A representative democracy. 11 His; French. 12 Baptist: Abbr. 13 Englishman's two words of surprise. 21 Enjoy a midnight snack. 23 Prison: Br. slang. 25 Faulty play in baseball. 27 Social affair. 28 Fond farewell. 29 Mr. Legree. 30 Leased. 32 Foolish. 33 Consent. 34319 words
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TREND
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Article, Illustration300 1973-02-26 11 Mr. Simon Shinberg wot in town lost week showing Hit Spring collection to buyers, and the predominant theme was o softly tailored look which combined the harsh, defined lines with softer colours and fabrics. Of the postal shades, blue was featured most frequently, while300 words
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Article894 1973-02-26 11 Dear Ros, My problem concerns my husband and in-laws. We are both 22 years old and have a baby girl. We got married against our parents' wishes in Australia. We are now spending our summer vacation in Singapore with my in-laws. My parents were so894 words
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Article94 1973-02-26 11 Sydney, Monday The Bathurst branch of the RSPCA is trying to prevent a "domestic tragedy" involving two cats. The society placed the following advertisement in a Bathurst newspaper: "RSPCA urgently wants good home for beautiful young male cat, desexed and immunised. "His late desexing caused him to94 words
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Article240 1973-02-26 11 Dear Ros, One day while I was looking out of the window of my flat, this girl walked by. She caught my eye and I stared at her. She noticed this and stared back. She continued looking back at me while walking on. This went on240 words
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Article97 1973-02-26 11 Dear Ros, I suspect that my manager has not contributed to my Central Provident Fund. How can I find out for sure? Tan Dear Tan, If you are member of a trade union, you could lodge a complaint with your union leaders who will take the97 words
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Article, Illustration212 1973-02-26 11 Dear Ros, I am very much In love with a man who Is Indian, and I'm Chinese. But my parents object to our relationship, which Is of two years' staiidlng. No matter how good this man is, they won T t approve of our marriage because of race.212 words
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Article213 1973-02-26 11 Dear Ros, I'm In love with a married man. He's around 40 years old and I'm In my late teens. Our friendship has been going on for the past three years. He has a wife and four charming children. Many of my friends have advised213 words
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Article89 1973-02-26 11 Dear Ros, I'm 18 and am worried about the si4P-effects of masturbation. Does masturbation cause pimples and does it stunt growth? I am only 5'2". What are the dangers of masturbation? Sagittarius Dear Sagittarius, Relax. MasturDation won't cause your skin to break out. Pimples sprout89 words
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Article104 1973-02-26 11 Dear Ros, My brother recently passed an aptitude test and was eligible to take a computer course In London. Due to his excellent results, the principal of the computer academy concerned has written to my dad frequently, urging him to send my brother for training. But we104 words
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Article87 1973-02-26 11 Dear Ros, I'm 16 an she's 15. We are both schooling and have known each other for two years. I call her about once a week but usually we don't say much on the phone. I don't know what to taik about. I feel our friendship87 words
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Article84 1973-02-26 11 Dear Ros, I'm really at a loss: my boyfriend of two years' has recently discovered that I aiways lie to him and wants to break off with me. I'm already beginning to miss him and it's all my fault. CaroL Dear Carol, The other name84 words
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602 1973-02-26 12 Choo Siak Siew - By Choo Siak Siew Rapid industrial growth In Singapore fcas resulted in more equal distribution of labour between the m a n u f a c turing and services sectors during the 12-month period ended September 1971. Of a total of 487,464602 words
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245 1973-02-26 12 United Press International Detroit, Monday New car sales In the middle 10day period of February set new records for the ÜB. motorcar industry and topped the year-old period by 40.9 per cent, figures released by the companies showed. Sales of domestic makes byUnited Press International - 245 words
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249 1973-02-26 12 The Asian Development Wflnfr has approved the provision of technical assistance to the Philippines for Use Davao Del Norte Irrigation project In Mindanao. the second largest island of the country. The technical assistance consisting of project preparation will be undertaken by a team of249 words
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68 1973-02-26 12 United Press International Tokyo, Monady. The Tokyo foreign exchange market probably will close on Saturdays, as In other major trading countries, the Mainicfci news reported today. It said the Nisui Kal, a club of directors of the foreign departments of major foreign exchange banks,United Press International - 68 words
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333 1973-02-26 12 A new service award and profit-sharing scheme for the employees of E. Hopt Singapore was announced by Mr. Erwin Hopt, jbint chairman of the company and the German-based Karl Hopt. Mr. Hopt said that the service award and profitsharing scheme were aimed at encouraging the staff333 words
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European shares service
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Article302 1973-02-26 12 Round-np of European stock markets for week ended February 23. The German stock exchanges opened in an un steady attitude. The most striking event was the suspension of trading of Rneinstahl which rose up to DMI26 in unofficial dealing. On Tuesday the offer of Thyssen to acauire a simple302 words
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Article262 1973-02-26 12 The stock market this week has been overall positive and satisfactory. After a long period of uncertainty and contrasts, finally the market seemed to find a clear direction and tried to follow It orderly day after day. The trading volume has been on the normal average and the general262 words
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Article335 1973-02-26 12 Relieved to some extent by the results of the latest opinion polls, the Paris market has shown a firm tendency. In the course of much more active deal- ings, quotations advanced steadily, with shares in the growth Industries taking the lead, notably Carrefour and Moulinex, which have exceeded their335 words
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Article, Illustration209 1973-02-26 12 Timber seasoning made easy—that Is the advantage a recently introduced device called Westair System promises to timber merchants. The unit, according to its sole agents here, Louis T. Leonowens (Malaya), is also simple to lnstal and operate. It does not require boilers, steam209 words
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OVERSEAS STOCK EXCHANGE PRICES
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Article260 1973-02-26 12 Prices at 11.30 a.m. today (Australian time): A baleen 11 13 do opts 03 nil AOD 11 13 Allstate IS 17 Amad 07 09 Aurora nil 15 do opts 03Vi 04 Aust Ant 14 15 Bamboo 09 10 Beach nil 47 Bounty Oil OlVa 02 Brit 22 24 Castlereach260 words
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Article262 1973-02-26 12 Kyodo Tokyo, Monday. Moves of the Japanese and US governments to tighten money supply dampened the activities of investors on Saturday, sending prices on the Tokyo Stock Exchange sharply lower. Trading was light. The Dow-Jones average of 225 selected blue chips lost yen 96.30 to close at yen 5,118.73.Kyodo - 262 words
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Article, Illustration178 1973-02-26 14 The Rebels team won the Ismail Cup at Singapore Polo Club yesterday in a dramatic sudden-death play-off. Rebels and Magpies finished level on points and goals in the twoday competition, the first club tournament of the season. In the play-off, with goals widened to178 words
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Article221 1973-02-26 14 Wellington, Monday. New Zealand's first public demonstration in favour of the planned South African Springboks rugby football tour here later this year passed off peacefully yesterday as 2000 people thronged the city's Marine Parade in brilliant sunshine. The rally sent a telegram to the Prime221 words
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Article27 1973-02-26 14 The second New Nation Big Walk trial was called off yesterday morning due to rain. It has been postpooed to March 4 at 7 ajn.27 words
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Article61 1973-02-26 14 Bonn, Monday Czechoslovakia's Alice Grofova won a surprise victory over European champion Tsoja Rudnova of the Soviet Union 11-21, 21-11, 21-14, 19-21, 21-19 in the final of the first students' world table tennis championships in Hanover yesterday. The men's final went to Sarkls Sarkhaian of the61 words
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222 1973-02-26 14 Brussels, Monday. Indonesians dominated the the men's finals of the seventh International badminton championships of Belgium here yesterday. In an all-Indonesian final Atlk Djauharl beat Setia Herman to 15-8, 15-7 for the men's singles title. The game drew repeated applause from the 800222 words
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Article182 1973-02-26 14 Indianapolis, Monday Billy-Jean King of the United States showed she had returned to form yesterday by handing Margaret Court of Australia her first loss in 60 matches and 13 tournaments, 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, to advance to the finals of the Virginia Slims tennis tournament. Although182 words
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Article47 1973-02-26 14 Lyons, Monday Svetla Zlateva of Bulgaria yesterday bettered her own world best Indoor performance over 800 metres by clocking two minutes 2.9 seconds here. Dominating French runner Colette Besson throughout the event, the Bulgarian girl cut three-tenths of a second off her previous world best.47 words
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Article485 1973-02-26 14 Kingston, Monday. The Australian cricketers last night seemed In danger of suffering their first defeat on their West Indies tour against the lowly rated Leeward Inlands. The Leeward Islands, with the proud record of drawing their game against New Zealand last year, gained a 22-run first485 words
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64 1973-02-26 14 World Cup representative Phua Thin Kiay anally won a leg of the Singa- pore Golf Association Pro-Am tournament yesterday. The LAC Open was the Sixth leg of the local circuit It was held at the Warren Golf Club course. Picture shows Phua having every reason to smile after receiving his64 words
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Article, Illustration700 1973-02-26 14 PERCY SENEVIRATNE - HOWZAT WITH PERCY SENEVIRATNE Robin Tessensohn probably did Balakrishnan a special favour when he pulled out of the team against the Pakistanis in the subsequently rain-ruined match last week. Bala took over the reins and performed with a certain maturity, lacking when he last handled a700 words
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Article33 1973-02-26 14 Bombay, Monday. The Singapore Cricket Club's touring XI were beaten by seven wickets in a one day match against the Bombay Gymkhana side here yesterday. Scores were SCC 178, Gymkhana 177/3.33 words
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Article31 1973-02-26 14 Tengah Golf Club yesterday beat Singapore Island Country Club 4-2 In the Singapore Golf Association league match at the Island course. In the social game, SICC won31 words
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301 1973-02-26 14 Istanbul, Monday. Pietro Anastasl scored in the 32nd minute to give Italy a 1-0 win over Turkey in their World Cup elimination match yesterday and virtually assure the Italians of a place in the 1974 Cup play in Munich. The301 words
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Article1139 1973-02-26 15 By Scrutineer Those punters who noted Precisely'# running last week when he finished third to Mojlkit and Royal Persian over 7f alter being slowly away must have given him good support at Penang on Saturday in the Class 5 Division 1 6f, and reaped a rich1,139 words
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Article, Illustration231 1973-02-26 15 Follow the horses marked with a Bora showed the way past the 4f and into the straight from Replica, with Super Sam closing in third. Making his run at the distance Super Sam forged ahead close home to win by half a length from Replica. Bora finished231 words
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Article, Illustration182 1973-02-26 15 Race too short Jumbo Jet, Singapore's "wonder horse" finished last in his first big race in the United states since his unfortunate fall in the prestigious Washington International race at Laurel last November. At Santa Anita last week Jumbo Jet trailed the field early but made up182 words
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403 1973-02-26 15 Cologne (West Germany), Monday. Unseeded Jan Kodes of Czechoslovakia won the world championship tennis (WTC) group "B" singles here yesterday when he beat Brian Fairlie of New Zealand 6-1. 6-3, 6-1 in the final. The 26-year-old Czechoslovak played more consistently throughout the403 words
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Article88 1973-02-26 15 Cottbus (East Germany), Monday—Olympic hurdles champion Annelle Ehrhardt of East Germany set a world Indoor best time of 10.69 seconds for the 100 yards sprint here yesterday bettering the 13-year-old mark of American sprint queen Wllma Rudolph. Mrs. Ehrhardt won the event in the East88 words
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78 1973-02-26 15 A Vigilante Corps runner striding it out during yesterday's Armed Forces Sports Council crosscountry championships at Thomson Road. The men's senior section was won by SEAP Games trainee Avtar Singh (Armed Forces) who covered the 8.8 kilometres distance in 29:43.0. Khoo Ngai Leng (Police) won the 5.6 kilometres women's event78 words
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Article152 1973-02-26 15 New York, Monday.—Lee Trevino captured the U*****,000 $260,000 Jackie Gleason Inverrary Golf classic yesterday as he passed faltering Forrest Fezler on the final hole. Trevino was three shots behind when the rainy final day's play started, but he moved up as Fezler met problems on152 words
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Article, Illustration47 1973-02-26 16 Taiwan-born Christine Lim, 20, is very much at home with paint and brush. "I can spend hours painting. I get so absorbed with painting that I forget the time occasionally," she said. For recreation she goes swimming or bowling. Picture by Nik KasmaniPicture by Nik Kasmani - 47 words
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Article34 1973-02-26 16 AH FOOK: It's Indeed a 'miracle' that the four-year-old girl survived after falling 90 feet from a flat. MEI LIN: One question nags me: How did she get up on the balcony?34 words
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Article417 1973-02-26 16 Dick West - LOSERS FIND CHAMPION By Dick West United Press International Fellow losers of the world, rejoice. We finally have found our deliverer. He is Steven Muller, president of John Hopkins University, who has Just become the first college speaker in the history of oratory to sayUnited Press International - 417 words
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Article147 1973-02-26 16 Today is Monday, February 26 the 57th day of 1973 with 308 to follow. THE MOON: Between its last quarter and new phase. THE MORNING STARS: Venus, Mars and Jupiter. THE EVENING STARS: Mercury and Saturn. Those born on this date are under the sign of Pisces. American frontiersman147 words
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137 1973-02-26 16 A woman cattery owner wept in a Melbourne court recently after a magistrate ordered her to pay As2lo damages for losing two cats. Mrs. Coral Houghton and her husband were being sued by Mrs. Josephine Cullen for As6oo for137 words
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89 1973-02-26 16 A cosmetic sold In Asian shops throughout Britain ana used on thousands of immigrant children could be a killer, doctors have warned. The cosmetic, made in India, is an eye-liner. Doctors have discovered that it contains 88 per cent lead sulphide, enough poison89 words
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Article103 1973-02-26 16 It may be tough at the top—but people get far more stress if they were number two. Dr. B. Wright said In the current issue of "The Director" magazine that this could apply not only with the deputy In the office, but also the103 words
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Article26 1973-02-26 16 A new bar In a Carlisle Hotel In London used for years by barristers and court officials Is to be named The Witness Box.26 words
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Page 16 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous428 1973-02-26 16 5 Siigaport Opening followed by Where the Heart Is Kudumba Malar (T) A Diary of Events In Singapore this Week Days of Our Lives Close Opening followed by Basil Brush Show News in Brief Cartoon Favourites Beverly Hillbillies— The Woodchucks Guitar Recital by Koizeml (presented in Chinese and English) News428 words
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Miscellaneous533 1973-02-26 16 Trust your lucky star IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are one of those extremely fortunate persons who is able to Judge his own strengths and weaknesses, and who has enough knowledge to be able to direct his own improvement programmes. Your desire to work to capacity, to fulfil533 words
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