New Nation, 28 February 1973
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Title Section18 1973-02-28 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Wednesday evening, February 28, 1973 No. 650 Price 15 cents SINGAPORE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 197318 words
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Article13 1973-02-28 1 Police reported 95 accidents yesterday. Nine were serious and one fatal.13 words
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Article206 1973-02-28 1 The rush to dump shares was somewhat less intensified when the share market opened today. Prices were taken gradually to lower levels in contrast with yesterday's sharp decline. 0.C.8.C. with substantial depreciation yesterday, gained ground and rose 50 cents to $28.50. Fltzpatrlcks moved up to $14.50. 50206 words
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Article492 1973-02-28 1 Francis Rozario - Big haul of MX pills, ganja By Francis Rozario Central Narcotics Bureau officers believe they have smashed two big drug syndicates responsible for peddling MX pills and other drugs to tourists and teenagers in the city area. In both cases, CNB officers spent more than a492 words
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Article537 1973-02-28 1 Rav K. Dhaliwal - Voluntary team to visit schools By Rav K. Dhaliwal A voluntary body to help students to give up the drug habit will be formed here soon. The body, which will consist of four to five people with counselUng experience, wUI also visit schools and537 words
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112 1973-02-28 1 Reuter London, Wednesday. Britain, already hit by a nationwide strike by 400,000 civil servants, was dealt a new blow when 29,000 train drivers voted for a one-day strike. The decision came after nearly nine hours of talks. The strike is over a payReuter - 112 words
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Article150 1973-02-28 1 Cairo, Wednesday—President Sadat yesterday said Egypt was pursuing a twopronged approach to the Middle East situation—preparing for a possible battle with Israel and backing up the preparations with intensified diplomatic activity "Egyptian armed forces are about to put the finishing touches to preparations for a possible battle150 words
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Article62 1973-02-28 1 New Delhi, Wednesday. Police have mounted guard on six reservoirs supplying potable water to Bombay's five million people, following a threat that the city's water sources will be poisoned. A person styling himself a "spokesman of B*ack December" phoned an Indian news agency last week and threatened to62 words
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Article52 1973-02-28 1 Washington, Wednesday —President Nixon yesterday named the State Department's top expert on China and East Asia, Mr. Marshall Green as Ambassador to Australia. Mr. Green will succeed Mr. Walter Rice. Mr. Green has been Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and Pacific Affairs since May52 words
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Article38 1973-02-28 1 Three men one armed with a revolver held up a bank officer, Mr. Tan Kok Leong, and his family In their Joo Chlat Road house last night and robbed them of cash and valuables totalling $1960.38 words
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Article, Illustration260 1973-02-28 1 Reuter Washington, Wednesday The US accused North Vietnam yesterday of violating its agreement to free American prisoners-of-war and demanded the immediate release of 120 more American captives. The White House did not refer to retaliatory action if the men were not released now. butReuter - 260 words
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327 1973-02-28 1 Long Kum Thong - To close by May 31 By Long Kum Thong The eight-month-old International Commodities Traders (S) Pte. Ltd. has been ordered by the Finance Ministry to cease operations here by May 3i. The Hong Kong-based company set up an office here last June to offer327 words
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Article146 1973-02-28 1 Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday Malaysian Finance Minister Tun Tan Siew Sin has attributed the recent activity on the stock exchange to the frugal saving habits of the people. He said Malaysia enjoyed a 17 to 18 per cent rate of savings of the Gross National Product146 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous17 1973-02-28 1 Forecast The weather outlook between 1 and 6 p.m. today Isolated showers with thunder in late afternoon.17 words
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178 1973-02-28 2 Violet Oon - By Violet Oon The performance of French mime Pradel at the Conference Hall last night was more of an entertainer's than of an artist's. Comedy was the key-note in all the items from "surgeon" to "love sick." Technically Pradel depended on very178 words
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Article83 1973-02-28 2 Victims of the recent Middle Road fire can claim S2O each at the Manila Street community centre tomorrow, on Friday and Saturday between 7.30 p.m. and 9 p.m. The money is donated by the Rochore Citizens' consultative committee and the management committees of Rochore and Manila Street83 words
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307 1973-02-28 2 Peter Ong - Screening for teachers By Peter Ong The martial arts control unit in the Ministry of Home Affairs is expected to screen all instructors and possibly students. According to sources, this is one of the main tasks which the unit wiJ work on soon. The307 words
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Article, Illustration317 1973-02-28 2 Rav K. Dhaliwal - By Rav K. Dhaliwal Twice beauty queen Jacqueline Han (above) decided not to take part in beauty contests, but each time she was overruled —by persuasion! In 1970, Jacqueline, who has won a dozen beauty titles, decided to give up beauty contests and devote more time to317 words
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Article163 1973-02-28 2 The Public Utilities Board has granted concessions on water rates to 2,629 multihousehold consumers sharing common meters. A total of 2,965 applications for such concessions hare been received so far from a total of 5,691 forma sent out by the PUB. Only those163 words
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Article88 1973-02-28 2 The Government has made provision in its development estimates for welfare services to build an additional home for destitutes at a cost of $620,000. Hie Ministry for Social Affairs is now looking for a suitable site for the building. The proposed home will relieve the88 words
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Advertisement217 1973-02-28 2 .mm m-.. ;ii I v V ;>. ■••»>. iIS fcSPS 7. ft" m -'<* -i -■ft ■riMf Kssfc HE I •.<:' r; fe: Sanyo SAP-KI2B of 11.000 BTU splrt-typa air-conditioner. Also avadabta Modal SAP-RIBB of 16.000 BTU capacity ...at a beautifully practical price. When you have a beautiful home, great217 words
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Advertisement23 1973-02-28 2 t THE OBEROI IMPERIAL PRESENTS punaown Ifashionsl Mm V* Sponsored by Hazel Hodge International OBEROI m Clothes designed by Andres L. Zapanta HOTEL23 words
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Miscellaneous91 1973-02-28 2 FMiTSI Temperatures in world cities yesterday: Manila 33-19 C Kuala Lumpur 33-24 C Tokyo 12-3 C Jakarta 32-24 C Hong Kong 28.24 C Taipeh 30-18 C Seoul 8-minus 3C Bangkok 33-26 C Naha 25-20 C Paris 5-1 C London 7-OC Moscow minus 4-m 9C New York 3-OC Ran Francisco 16-791 words
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Miscellaneous286 1973-02-28 2 Last Friday's quiz photograph showed a rubber roller. t The only correct entry received came from Mr. George Sahayanathan, a seaman, of Lorong 1, Toa Payoh. He wins $35. Do you know what today's quia photograph No. 803 shows? If you do write or type out your answers and send286 words
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Miscellaneous553 1973-02-28 2 HRPPEmncs WHAT'S ON TODAY The Singapore Council of Socl&l Service will hold a seminar on PRESERVING THE ASIAN WAY OF FAMILY LIFE at its Penan* Lane premises at 8 pjn. The Singapore Institute of Management will conduct a COURSE ON COMPANY LAW at its premises at 6 pjn. Mr. Pong553 words
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Article148 1973-02-28 3 Sunny Wee - High-powered unit to conduct probes By Sunny Wee The government is to set up a high-powered investigation unit to probe commercial frauds. This unit, which is to be called the Commercial Offences Investigation Department, will be under the charge of the Attorney-General. Eight police officers148 words
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Article148 1973-02-28 3 The ClD's Commercial Crimes Branch has seized more than 200 dozen of women's stockings in a series of raids during the past few days. 9 Informed sources said the stockings were Imitations of a popular brand Imported from Germany. They are believed to be Imported from148 words
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Article37 1973-02-28 3 The Orchard Road YMCA will conduct a course on social dancing at its premises on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. Those Interested can call at Its office or telephone ***** for further Information.37 words
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Article27 1973-02-28 3 The AUPE Festival Nißht. 1973 will be held at the Wis ma AUPE in Upper Paya Lebar Road on March 10 at 7. 30 p.m.27 words
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Article629 1973-02-28 3 Wee Beng Huat - Only three deaths ROAD SAFETY '73 By Wee Beng Huat The 1973 Road Safety and Pedestrian Campaign has proved once again that we can cut down the number of deaths on our roads, if we exercise more care. During the past week, since the campaign629 words
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Article19 1973-02-28 3 The Salvation Army will hold its annual Flag Day on Saturday to raise funds for the Home19 words
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Article325 1973-02-28 3 More than 200 van and lorry drivers, booked by the Registry of Vehicles' Enforcement Squad for carrying excess passengers during the past month, are expected to appear in court soon. Informed sources said the enforcement officers were now processing the summonses This is the first time such325 words
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Advertisement171 1973-02-28 3 Visit our Ultra Modern new store at Supreme House EVERYTHING you want in slacks LEE" DOUBLE KNITS TACK* FLARE II STYLING BY LEE—Once you experience the great comfort, style and fit of Lee Double Knits, you'll never settle for less. Made of 100% Polyester Double Knit in many patterns and171 words
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Advertisement144 1973-02-28 3 3M INTRODUCES Pretty laces Clean,crisp, dry, beautiful copies with the new 3M Brand u Magne-Dry"l9l copier Say goodbye to sticky, wet copies with smudgy, ugly faces. 3M has developed the "Magne-Dry" process. A process that gives you clean, crisp, extra-sharp, bone dry copies that rival the originals. The 191 Copier144 words
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In Person
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Article, Illustration502 1973-02-28 4 A COMMUNITY OP VOLUMTEEH WORKERS TRAM UP Armed with buckets of water and "saptis," the team of volunteer workers moved In with gusto and much enthusiasm. Their target the Kota Raja community centre. The team of men and women had started early that Sunday morning. Dressed in502 words
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Article759 1973-02-28 4 /The wolf theory is really not that convincing From the DOG HOUSE By PG I hope many of you have seen and enjoyed on television that excellent series, the Horizon, which dealt with dogs ancient and modern. I must admit that I was not convinced by759 words
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Article, Illustration59 1973-02-28 4 Patches' name suits her well she has white *nd brown patches all over. The two-year-old pop, rather small in size, has been left without a home when her previous owner went abroad If you wish to adopt her, call at the SPCA, She is an affectionate pup and59 words
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Advertisement79 1973-02-28 4 GENUME CULTURED PEARLS Necklaces Chokers Bneckes Bracelets SBngs Earrings Pendants Etc., Etc. LANKA JEWELLERS (The House For Ceylon Gems) 20, BATTERY ROM, TELEPMRE: SI N 6 AFORE-1. *****. mi ii L m I Help the SPCA by turning In your Ken-L Ration labels to their office in Orchard Road. Help79 words
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Advertisement113 1973-02-28 4 OMEN! CRAFTS SALE!!! MAKE THF MOST OF OUR REDUCED PRICES! Ot>|* ct\ of Art ftorr* IndlT and Nipol at very reduced price*. LION CITY PEWTER 10 0 OfF NIPALESE JEWELLERY 30' c OM LADIES EANCY SLIPPEKS MANY COLOURS STYLES NOW AT S7 50 A PAIR. KASHMIR PAPIER MACHt HAND t-AINTEC113 words
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Article, Illustration341 1973-02-28 5 Marcos will rule I aw I for years... I Romulo: US democracy not for us United Press International Washinfton, Wednesday llie Philippines Foreign Secretary, Mr. Carlos Romulo, yesterday claimed the American-style democracy was not suitable for developing nations. So President Marcos will rule for years under a form of martialUnited Press International - 341 words
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Article236 1973-02-28 5 Beirut, Wednesday. Beirut newspapers yesterday reported more bloody riots in Syria over a proposed new constitution that places most of the power In the hands of strong man President Hafez Assad. The newspaper An Nahar said the latest riots took place in the Central Syrian236 words
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Article122 1973-02-28 5 Tel Aviv, Wednesday Scientists have Isolated a substance in some white blood cells that can stop the growth of leukemia outside the body, one of them said yesterday. Prof. Leo Sachs, a biologist and head of the Genetics Department at the Welzmann Institute, said he122 words
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Article255 1973-02-28 5 Nsw Delhi, Wednesday.— Indian Prime Minister, Mrs. Indira Oandhl, agreed yesterday that the nation faced a food crisis, but added that It was being exploited to build up a "psychology of shortage." She spoke of the unprecedented drought in many parts of the country and said the255 words
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321 1973-02-28 5 New claim by air attache UPI Reuter Tel Aviv, Wednesday— The French air attache has raised the possibility that Israeli Jets fired Into the engine area of the Libyan Airlines Boeing 727 downed over the Sinai desert as well as the plane's wing. TheUPI; Reuter - 321 words
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233 1973-02-28 5 Reuter Washington, Wednesday The US has rejected cheaper trans-Atlantic air fares proposed by four European airlines on the grounds that they are "too low." Some of the airlines BOAC, Lufthansa, Allthalia and Olympic Airlines had advertised their new rates, due to have come intoReuter - 233 words
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Article34 1973-02-28 5 Washington, Wednesday —Police yesterday caught a man in the act of raping a woman in a Dallas apartment and shot him dead when he drew two guns and ran for a window.34 words
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270 1973-02-28 5 Reuter Kampala, Wednesday. President Idi Amin yesterday ordered all members of his Cabinet to take SO days' leave from next Monday, Radio Uganda reported. The radio said that while they were away, their permanent secretaries would act in their places. General AminReuter - 270 words
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Advertisement83 1973-02-28 5 y y:y\ every sleek, groceM. fasJ-bock Sre of b«*et seal* fe£ deeply podded irolrumeflfl proclaiming "style" at ifc mast spectacular. duster end adjustable tit steering wheel. t. >'•' J E<jwpped with a 6-cylinder O.H.C. engine that nATCtiu OAfW f*T HAS&TOP leaps Wo« Son wMama** smaefcne* and DATSUN 24?K ©T HARPTOf^]83 words
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Article362 1973-02-28 6 Close on the heels of the Government's call to build a rugged and resilient society In the days immediately after Independence, martial arts classes mushroomed in the Republic. Ours is a young, impressionable society and the glorification of violence in films until the recent362 words
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'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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Article77 1973-02-28 6 Soeaking at a forum the other day, Mr. Wee Mon Cheng gave a most original explanation for the American bombing of North Vietnam last December. According to a magazine he had come across, Mr, Wee said, the Americans renewed their bombing because they calculated that the77 words
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Article45 1973-02-28 6 Some remisiers, it has been reported, are having second thoughts about "over-earning." Perhaps it is time some thought was given to cutting the present one per cent commission on share brokerage. In Hong Kong it has been reduced to half a per cent.45 words
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Article57 1973-02-28 6 Calling all young mothers. Don't worry or fret if your newborn baby Just lies passively in his crib. A new study by the National Institute of Mental Health in the US has found that babies who are passive during the first few days of life eventually develop57 words
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Article, Illustration798 1973-02-28 6 DICK WILSON - DICK WILSON The United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea and the Seabed. where vital matters affecting China, Japan and the whole of South-East Asia are to be decided, will not now be held this798 words
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Letters
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Article321 1973-02-28 6 K.L. SMART - K.L. SMART Last week—ln the middle of another Road Safety Campaign I was witness to an accident that re. suited In the death of a scooter rider. The victim's crash helmet finished up in the gutter, about 6m. from where he landed. The hetmet could not have321 words
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Article121 1973-02-28 6 CHEE KING TING - CHEE KING TING Public Relations Officer, Pos.al Services Department, Singapore, 1* I refer to the letter from Jerry Goh (New Nation, 22nd, January) captioned Small Room for Improvements. The standard of delivery is twice a day from Mondays to Fridays and once on Saturdays. As far121 words
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Article307 1973-02-28 6 A car Is a nightmare and heart attack promoter to its owner who lives In Jalan Buklt Ho Swee. It becomes a burden once the t-wner drives It back home The Immediate problem confronting: him is the absence of a suitable park* ing space for307 words
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Article73 1973-02-28 6 CHEE KING TING - CHEE KING TING Public Relations Officer, Postal Services Department, Singapore. L I refer to the letter by Peeling Tight (New Nation, 30th January) captioned On Sharing Toilets. The writer will no doubt appreciate that It was only In recent years that female clerks were employed to73 words
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Article90 1973-02-28 6 ANTOINETTE TAN - ANTOINETTE TAN Since January 14, 1973, Hong Kong Television has telecast the Elvis Presley Aloha From Hawaii satellite show thrice, with support from co-sponsors like Levis, Seven-up, Schweppes, Pioneer, etc. Which leaves me wondering: Just when is RTS going to purchase the taped TV version of the90 words
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Article243 1973-02-28 6 The incident related by Mrs. Mobee Fang coupled with other com plaints that appear dally in the newspapers condemning the behaviour of bus drivers and conductors call for the urgent intervention of the Government. It is needless for me or other commuters to elaborate incidents of similar243 words
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Advertisement45 1973-02-28 6 Write to The Editor, New Nation, Locked Bag 15, GPO, Singapore, 1. ED. NOTE: Will E.F.C. whose letter appeared in New Nation, on January 15 under the heading, A Very Long Flight, please contact this office for a reply to his letter from Singapore Airlines.45 words
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Advertisement43 1973-02-28 6 SALES SERVICE 363, Shaw Centre, 2nd Floor, Scotts Road, Singapore 9. Tel. *****1 :o: TRY US We're the most obliging Photographic Store in town! Passport Photos in 5 minutes B/W Colour Film processing Cameras Accessories Cine Cameras Projectors Editors Splicers Dark Room Equipment43 words
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Miscellaneous69 1973-02-28 6 V i" v><. fill m y/////////////<>y///"'"f m t/f m kS2? m n 8 m m m m: r si m m. IR C V" 5^ >s CtiS M I iwrct W W! t' 'm 111 M wK .on £>/>£ WBMm 's//AS,Zll'' WMZ 7. ,MMW sail WM 'W^' '///%<?<:/ mm //Jmm69 words
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GAMBLING
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Article, Illustration1123 1973-02-28 7 Today we close in on the biftime gambling dens in Singapore. "Pai-kow" (dominoes) is the name of the game here. It has thousands of hardcore adherents and they pack the smoky dens every night. These gambling hideouts flourish not only in seedy Chinatown, Desker Road1,123 words
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1549 1973-02-28 7 From the outside, it is Just another house, another cubicle. Several youths are seen moving lazily along the foot of the rickety staircase. The night air is quiet and clear. But inside, behind the fortified doorways, things are not so quiet. Amidst the1,549 words
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Article, Illustration967 1973-02-28 7 In every form of gambling including horse-racing nobody wins in the long run, except the operators. In horse-racing, the sole winner is the Singapore Turf Club. Mr. E. Donnelly, a for. mer jockey and now a trainer recently gave this advice to race-goers: ''The967 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration373 1973-02-28 8 Garry Barker - An aircraft carrier for SouthEast Asia ,Y From Garry Barker Melbourne Herald Russia may soon have her first aircraft carrier sailing through the waters of SouthEast Asia. Such a development is still conjecture, of course, based upon the Soviet Union's now well-established interest in the Indian Ocean and the SouthMelbourne Herald - 373 words
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Article, Illustration776 1973-02-28 8 Murray Seeger - From Murray Seeger Washington Post Does the village of Nekrasovka of. faraway Sakhalin Island have asphalt streets? Did the fishermen there pull in a catch of 15 tons in one day? Are the streets lined with stone houses and shops? Last October, theWashington Post - 776 words
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Article, Illustration873 1973-02-28 8 Special Writer The same problems which have hindered the development of modern manufacturing and agriculture in the Soviet Union are plaguing the country's belated entry into tfce computer age. Automation, computing, simulation and ail the other potentials of modern cybernetics have received the hlgestSpecial Writer - 873 words
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VOICE OF THE PRESS
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Article227 1973-02-28 8 What other Newspapers are saying: MALIK'S CONDITION The Indonesian Foreign Minister Mr. Adam Malik has said that the time is not ripe yet for Indonesia to resume diplomatic relations with Communist China. He has also &aid that no third country's mediation is necessary to settle this question. Although227 words
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Article184 1973-02-28 8 MALAY STUDENTS IN" IN NGEE ANN COLLEGE The Ngee Ann College Is a technical Institution of higher learning which uses English as its medium of instruction. Not many Malay parents and students are aware of this. Many of them think that the college is a Chinese institution using184 words
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Advertisement55 1973-02-28 8 'I A typical top «<»• ci»t• v» full of .mihit'dn ,inct hi ivh.itrv.'r dot's Givxn to i .»>nous thinking him -!f ,ibr»:iJSt nf »h»» tint's. Dwrvmin., in his t.istt' for clothinq. 'Mjk.". mi t. jt Mi'!;-, .ni Mori "Shop •vht'f- tuAV fx- •,tjr-ri.ifcS will !)>• it• t MEN'S SHOP 86.HIGH55 words
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TREND
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Article, Illustration248 1973-02-28 9 "How do you like Filipino fashions?" someone asked me while looking at a parade of such creations. "Um. .was all I could say, without launching into the merits and demerits of a sensitive issue called imagination. Filipino designers (I risk the generality)248 words
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1081 1973-02-28 9 TRISH SHEPPARD - TRISH SHEPPARD If your soul has never been moved by a goldfish then this story is specially for you. To be honest goldfish don't or rather, didn't turn me on either. You can't cuddle them, play with them or take them1,081 words
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134 1973-02-28 9 Los Angeles. Wednesday Viruses rather than human genes appear to be the cause of cancer. according to a Columbia University researcher. Dr. Sol Spiegelman said in San Diego yesterday that his research had indicated at least some forms of cancer were not part of134 words
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272 1973-02-28 9 London, Wednesday The story of how the trouser suit strode to the top of the fashion popularity charts and established itself as an all-time classic will be a lengthy chapter in fashion history. Every year it marches on from strength to strength, proving272 words
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Advertisement51 1973-02-28 9 REMNANTS P y Held once a year only. iVoir In Full Swing Clearing at Tremendously Reduced Prices on a very large quantity of DRESS MATERIALS FURNISHING MATERIALS. S. I MAJEED CO., 70, HIGH STREET (AIRCONDITIONED) SINGAPORE-6, TEL: *****1 139 143, EAST COAST ROAD, SINGAPORE-15 45, SENG POH ROAD (TIONG BAHRU)51 words
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Advertisement291 1973-02-28 9 MA KE LIFE E/4SIER with Sanyo home appliances Perhaps the largest share of Sanyo's technological effort has gone towards making the home a happier place to live. Hundreds of home appliances roll off Sanyo assembly lines daily to help cut household drudgery to a.bare minimum, lessen the toil and increase291 words
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SHOWBIZ
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Article128 1973-02-28 10 If you haven't heard nf David Bowie and John Denver, you probably will pretty soon. That's because arrangements have been made between RCA London and Singapore's Cosdtfl Pte Ltd. to promote them here. Cosdei's managing director. Mr. S. P. Sim, who returned from a successful128 words
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Article, Illustration405 1973-02-28 10 PETER ONG - WITH F PETER ONG The Grammy Awards the music industry's C ars will be out month. All nominations have been sent in. So you can keep guessing who's going to get those coveted awards. But one thing's for sure. Roberta Flack will be one of405 words
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Article495 1973-02-28 10 Violet Oon - By Violet Oon Pro minen L Hong KOng singer Miss Ella Klang will be featured at a recital at the Singapore Conference Hall on March 8 by the National Theatre Trust. Miss Kiang sings in many languages and for the March 8 recital she495 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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232 1973-02-28 10 Chase NBA Group a major Australian merchant bank and onethird owned by Chase Manhattan JBank, has entered into a Joint venture with a leading Japanese stockbroking company, Nikko Securities Down Under. The new set-up is called Oceania Capital Corporation which has an232 words
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Article36 1973-02-28 10 Consolidated plantations declared an Interim dividend of 3% per cent, which together with the United Kingdom tax credit is equivalent to a gross dividend of 5 per cent, for the year ending March, 1973.36 words
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223 1973-02-28 10 United Press International NEW YORK, Wed.—A flurry of morning activity subsided during midsession to send prices lower in moderate trading yesterday on the New York Stock Exchange. Analysts said attractive price levels drew investors into the market in the morning. They shopped around,United Press International - 223 words
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Article, Illustration82 1973-02-28 10 The share market yesterday saw the worst bear raid since prices took a turn for the worse two weeks ago. Millions of dollars were wiped out in just over two hours of trading. Repeated expression of the government to cool the overheated share market by drastic measures dampened82 words
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Article127 1973-02-28 10 Far Eastern Hotel Development, owners of Singapore Hilton, have Informed the Stock Exchange of Malaysia and Singapore that they have raised a $70 million loan for their diversification programme. The Asian dollar loan of US$l63 million bearing an annual interest rate of 7 per cent, maturing127 words
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OVERSEAS STOCK EXCHANGE PRICES
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Article130 1973-02-28 10 Tok y o, Wednesday. Prices on the Tokyo Stock Exchange advanced further yesterday morning with in-centive-backed stocks leading the way. Nippon Univac shot up. OJi Paper, Bridgestone Tyre and Onron Tateisi were among blue chips on the plus side. Some three million shares were traded in the section. —Kyodo.130 words
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Article198 1973-02-28 10 Closing prices (in francs> yeslerday: Paribas 204.60 206.50) Indochine 255.10 (260J Foncier 400 (398) Printemps 153.80 (148.90) CCE *77 (472) Bull 69.70 (70.15) Royal Dutch 187.50 (186.50) Michelin 1900 (1890) Thomson 191.60 (192) CFP 309.50 209.90) Rhone 172 (174) Air 362 (362) PhUips 88.90 88.30) Suez 362 (362) Citroen198 words
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Article274 1973-02-28 10 Prices at 11 a.m. today (Australian time): Abaleen 12 13 Do Opts 03 04 ACI 262 263 AOD 12 15 Allstate 16 19 Ahmad 07 07} Aurora 13 15 Do Opts 03} 04 Aust Ant 15 Nil Beach 44 47 B.H.P. 998 Nil Bounty Oil Oil 02 Bridge 20274 words
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Article219 1973-02-28 10 Mean Al 24% Allied Ctoem 31 Allis Ch 9 s Alcoa 50>4 Am Can 30'i Am Motors AT A T 50 A A P 6 Anaconda 20% At Rich fid 69 Avon Pd Beth Steel 28 Boeing 21% Boise C 9't Burroughs 225% Caterp Tra 64 U Chrysler219 words
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Article38 1973-02-28 10 3?l e P° w Jones cloeing stock averages on the New York Exhange were: K i° teduttrtab 947.92 (off 5-SJJ- transports 193.44 (off ftA\' .04 (off ?off 2.38) 65 t CkB 299 41 Volume': 18.130.000 shares38 words
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Miscellaneous276 1973-02-28 10 —THE TOP TENS Beginning on this page today are the pop charts of the top 10 songs in Singapore, Britain and America. This weekly'feature will tell you, at a glance, whose single is placed where the week before February 24. The position of the single tw r o weeks ago276 words
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MODERN HOMES
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Article, Illustration773 1973-02-28 11 Expert advice essential when buying a house Planning ,to buy a house is like making a life-long investment simply because a house Is not a cheap commodity and never will be. Not in Singapore anyway. And when one considers that one is going773 words
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Article, Illustration936 1973-02-28 11 Especially if they're for the living room If there is any part of che house that should be most outstanding in the home decorating scheme, it should be the family or living room. For as the name implies, this room is ihtended for936 words
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Article, Illustration1135 1973-02-28 12 Podlr-now cost no more than the average family saloon Swimming pools were once the sole preserve of the very wealthy a decorative asset that serves as a-sCatus symbol. But with modern poolbuilding methods and equipment, and the hire purchase system that allows for the payment1,135 words
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Article, Illustration1222 1973-02-28 12 Harmony essential FOLIAGE REFLECTS PERSONALITY A love for the outdoor life *in general has made it imperative that no modern housing estate is complete without allowance being made for even a small garden. For most householders, the problem crops up when it comes to the1,222 words
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Article, Illustration1212 1973-02-28 13 You can get free advice on the latest trends Today's house-proud owner is not content with just those mundane furniture, some interesting lighting and a few drapes to adorn his home. Meticulous planning In a flat or house takes Into account the1,212 words
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Article, Illustration792 1973-02-28 14 THE TREND IS NOW TOWARDS OWNERSHIP Until 15 years ago, owning a house was considered a luxury which only the middle and the upper classes could afford. But times l\ave changed. Society has since adopted a different outlook and living in a house which one can792 words
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Article, Illustration117 1973-02-28 15 The waterbed, the latest in comfort, at a factory demonstration for it* burst proof Quality. SoU agent*: Oskay Enterprise Pte. Ltd. An Autoset a portable power plug that twitches itself on or off automatically. A useful device. The Junker gas water heater117 words
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Article, Illustration1630 1973-02-28 17 Due to the soaring standard of living Gracious living and the luxury items that make for it, an indication of the soaring standard of living, are no longer for the wealthy only. Today the working class can also afford to purchase these appliances which1,630 words
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Article, Illustration977 1973-02-28 18 They're no longer luxuries few the rich only Modern Installations and household gadgets are taken in their strjfle by most families in this Jet age. And air conditioned rooms, refrigerators and a whole hoard of kitchen appliances make for the gracious life. Air-conditioned rooms, once977 words
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Advertisement136 1973-02-28 12 YOUR OWN PHILIPS FULLY AUTOMATIC WASHING M PHILIPS Model HN 3116 Outstanding features: 17 PROGRAMMES —for all methods of washing SUPER COMPACT designed for the smallest available space BIG DRUM for big washing load FULLY AUTOMATIC to give you more leisure time SIMPLE OPERATION One multi purpose knob for all136 words
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Advertisement284 1973-02-28 15 Heuga wall-to-wall carpet looks betterlasts longer than any other floor coverings Mora beautiful because: you create your own individuel patterns from the fabulous range of 39 vibrant colours and 7 modern textures of carpet tiles. More lasting because: Heuga Carpet Tiles stand up to the toughest wear, never fade with284 words
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1262 1973-02-28 20 Nancy Koh - By Nancy Koh Will the tie never break? This query flexed the faces of Serangoon Garden's and St. Margaret's "B" badminton teams as they shuttled a tug for the Group One berth in the National "B" Girls championship yesterday. The two teams, champions in1,262 words
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239 1973-02-28 20 Top seed Trevor Jones easily felled Patrick Choy 0-4, 9-3, 9-4 to win the SAFSA Individual "B" grade squash championship at Ulu Pandan yesterday. Unseeded Llm Kee Boon, whose play has improved tremendously, overwhelmed fourth-seeded Yan Eng Cheok in an earlier round and yesterday239 words
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Article, Illustration1225 1973-02-28 20 JEFFREY LOW - m mi WITH JEFFREY LOW Singapore Selection last night looked, so brittle before the cool onslaught of North Korea's premier club, April 25, at Jalan Besar. It was one of those nights when even fitness could not match against a more enduring teamPicture by Sulaiman Ismail. - 1,225 words
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Article255 1973-02-28 20 London, Wednesday Sunderland, 100 to one outsiders to win the English F.A. Cup, moved through to the quarterfinals when they toppled first division Manchester City 3-1 in their fifthround replay last night. Sunderland, watched by a record home crowd of nearly 52,000 earned a home tie255 words
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Article433 1973-02-28 20 Dennis Chia - Dennis Chia Raffles Institution's M A H boars riot when It walloped Serangoon Garden School for 53 runs to nil in the opening game of the National Schools softball tournament at Orange Road yesterday. The score broke Rl's record of 522 which was set433 words
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Miscellaneous333 1973-02-28 20 NEW NATION CROSSWORD i. ACROSS i Money. 5 Perform again. 10 Trade. 14 Expression of surprise: 2 words. 15 Emotional warmth. 16 Murder. 17 "The and L" 18 Bread-spread: 2 words. 20 Common saying. 22 Fine. 23 Resting place. 25 Evenly scored contest. 26 Realtor's sign: 2 words. 29 Political333 words
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Article, Illustration2103 1973-02-28 21 Blue Peter - By Blue Peter Xpoh trainer Mansor Matban will introduce a classy newcomer in the Singapore Derby Meet* ing, beginning Saturday. He is Green Sword II (late Summer Breeze) a five-year-old bay Australian gelding by Orgoglio (sire of dual Gold Vase winner Nashor) out of2,103 words
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Article, Illustration1225 1973-02-28 21 MING DERBY, an Impressive winner in the Tunku's Gold Cup at Kuala Lumpur early this month, will be one of the leading contenders in the Singapore Derby, the main event of the Singapore Derby meeting, beginning on Saturday. The seven-year-old by Alcimedes, sire1,225 words
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378 1973-02-28 21 Blue Peter - By Blue Peter Trainer Garnet Bougoure's Derby candidate, Indian Rebel (Laurie Johnson), did a smashing trial at Bukit Timah this morning. Accompanied by Securitas, the Transpose five-year-old breezed over 3f in 36 2/5. The going was good. Phali went over 3f In 41. The378 words
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Article75 1973-02-28 21 New York, Wednesday.— Blllle Jean King rallied from an 0-2 deficit In the third and decisive set last night to win the first place in the U5525,000 Virginia SUms women's tennis tourney. MrB. King beat fellow American Rosemary Casals of San Francisco, 5-7, 6-1 6-4. In the75 words
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Article40 1973-02-28 21 Sydney, Wednesday—Yu-goslav-born soccer referee Tony Boskovic was yesterday named to officiate in the World Cup Asian Group 'A' elimination series In Seoul next May. He is the first Australian referee ever appointed to a World Cup tournament.40 words
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132 1973-02-28 21 Jakarta, Wednesday Former heavyweight boxing champion Mohammad Ali will receive U*****,000 (£100,000) for his fight here with Dutch heavyweight champion Rudy Lubbers in May, an Indonesian spokesman said yesterday. Contracts with the two boxers had been signed by the head of Jakarta's Sen132 words
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Article, Illustration195 1973-02-28 21 Telok Ayer gained a surprise 80-76 win over Kaliang at the Gay World last night to become champions of the First Inter-Consti-tuency basketball championship. In an earlier game, Jalan Kayu, defeated Hong Lim 81-75 for fifth placing. Kallang started off as the firm favouritesPicture by Chua Peng Tee - 195 words
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Article21 1973-02-28 21 Bolzano (Italy), Wednesday— Italy beat China 4-2 (o*l. 3-1, 2-0) In a friendly International Ice hockey match here last21 words
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Miscellaneous96 1973-02-28 21 Sports diary SO FTBALL—N a 11 o n a 1 School tournament. TABLE-TENNIS—Under-17 tournament (Kallang 7.30 p.m.) BADMINTON National schools boys 'B' (Newton Secondary School); girls 'B* division (Upper Serangoon Technical School). HOCKEY British Army (Cyprus) British Army (S'pore) Woodlands Rd. RUGBY—SCC 7 a side (padang). SOCCER SBHFL div. 396 words
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176 1973-02-28 22 Local authorities in Britain have been given more power to control take-away Chinese food shops. All shops providing hot food to be eaten off the premises are to be subject to the same planning controls as fried fish shops. The decision to change the law176 words
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Article, Illustration50 1973-02-28 22 How's that for a differecent pose? That seems to be exactly what bank clerk Chen Lee Lee, 20, is asking as cameraman Philip Lim snapped this shot. Lee Lee has many interests in life. They include swimming, singing and bowling. She also reads a lot.50 words
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285 1973-02-28 22 Melbourne Herald Champagne Percy travelled the world indulging his taste for wealth, wine and women. He deceived peers, politicians, businessmen and ordinary people like cab drivers. But recently the high life came to an end for Percy, real name Peter John King. HeMelbourne Herald - 285 words
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Article41 1973-02-28 22 AH FOOK: People who don't believe that the "bubble must burst" in the share market must be feeling the pinch now. MEI UN: Serve them right! It only takes an experience like this to teach these mules a lesson.41 words
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Article60 1973-02-28 22 An angler, with the apt name of Leslie Hook, is telling the story of the one that flew away instead of getting away. As he cast into the RiTer Ouse, in Yorkshire, he hooked a low-flying seagull. He pulled the bird to the bank, took60 words
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Article144 1973-02-28 22 Today Is Wednesday, February 28, the 59th day of 1973 with 306 to follow. THE MOON: Approaching its new phase. THE MORNING STARS: Venus, Mars and Jupiter. THE EVENING STARS: Mercury and Saturn. Those born on this date ar6 under the sign of Pieces. Mary Lyon, founder of Mount144 words
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Article37 1973-02-28 22 Leeds lire chief Clifford Forrest has ordered his 300 men to get their hair cut because their trendy long hair and beards can break the seal on breathing apparatus and let in killer fumes37 words
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Advertisement177 1973-02-28 22 keeps your I i!h I ikYq More and more people are keeping their brightest, happiest, sunniest memories alive on slides. Slides that need a projector to bring them vividly to life. And the choice is Hanimex. Hanimex projectors are beautifully designed and engineered with the best lenses and lamps for177 words
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Miscellaneous426 1973-02-28 22 5 Siagapara Opening and Housewives' Matinee A Song To Remember (Mandarin Film Pt. I—Rpt) A Diary of Events In Singapore this Week Persembahan Ku featuring: Khamllah Muket (Rpt) Days of Our Lives Close Opening and Toucbe Turtle News In Brief What Others Say (E) For the Family (C—Rpt) Our Music426 words
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Miscellaneous591 1973-02-28 22 Trust your lucky star IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are one of those who knows by Instinct how to turn loss into gain ill into good. You always look with the utmost clarity at whatever has a bearing on your situation or circumstances; thus, vou are never taken591 words
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