New Nation, 19 March 1973
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Title Section20 1973-03-19 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Monday evening, March 19, 1973 No. 666 Price 15 cents uV.IS" --y. SINGAPORE MONDAY, MARCH 19. 197320 words
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Article13 1973-03-19 1 Police reported 64 accidents, yesterday. Four were serious and one fatal.13 words
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Article164 1973-03-19 1 Share prices fluctuated within narrow limits in light trading at the stock exchange this morning. Uncertainty and cautiousness apparently continued to prevail with United Overseas Bank. Malayan Containers and Fraser and Neave heading lower. Inchcape, however, turned around and moved higher. The hotel and property sectors were164 words
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Article, Illustration144 1973-03-19 1 A family of five was wiped out in this mangled mess of steel. Chief Petty Officer Kenneth Green, 31, of the ANZUK forces here, his wife Eileen, 28, and their three children died when their car crashed into a bus at the Pekan-Rompin144 words
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157 1973-03-19 1 Foreign exchange dealings resumed in Singapore this morning on a steady note after the on-off threeweek suspension. Though there were interbank dealings In all foreign currencies, only the exchange rates for US dollars were quoted by the Association of Banks in Malaysia157 words
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Article, Illustration260 1973-03-19 1 All citizens barred from leaving the country Reuter, UPI Phnom Penh, Monday President Lon Nol has ordered all privately-owned newspapers to close down under, special emergency regulations he announced last night. The order covers 15 language dailies and two magazines. Only state-owned publications will functionReuter, UPI - 260 words
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202 1973-03-19 1 Bharathi Mohan - By Bharathi Mohan Kuala Lumpur police last night arrested a man, who set off an emergency alert at the Paya Lebar airport here yesterday with a bomb hoax call. The control tower here received a phone call last night, while an Air Ceylon202 words
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Article67 1973-03-19 1 Lima, Monday. Six bus passengers were crushed to death and two others swept into a swilt-flowing river and feared drowned when they ventured too close to a spot where workmen were dynamiting a road In the Andes foothills, police said yesterdav. The passengers left the bus and, ignoring67 words
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Article46 1973-03-19 1 Nicosia. Monday Violence among the Greek Cypriot community on Cyprus is threatening a national calamity, Interior Minister Mr. Oeorghlos lonnldes said yesterday. He said the recent raids on police stations, and other acts of violence were causing a deterioration of the internal situation.46 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous13 1973-03-19 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook for today from Ip.m. to 6 p.m. Scattered showers.13 words
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347 1973-03-19 2 Bharathi Mohan - Shoot-to-kill orders suspended By Bharathi Mohan The missing black panther is to be given a reprieve. The Singapore Zoological Gardens authorities have suspended the massive "shoot-to-kill" operation against the animal. The volunteer hunters were told during the weekend to stop their hunt for some347 words
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Article31 1973-03-19 2 The third Singapore International Book Fair will be opened by the Foreign Affairs Minister of State, Mr. Rahlm Ishak, at the Victoria Memorial Hall on Friday at 10 a.m31 words
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99 1973-03-19 2 The petitions for the winding up of Holiday Magic Proprietary Limited and Saber Air Private Limited will be heard at the High Court on April 6. The petitioner in the Holiday Magic case is the Finance Minister, Mr. Hon Sul Sen, who will99 words
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Article60 1973-03-19 2 Rome, Monday Fewer people were born and more people died in Italy in the first 10 months of last year compared with the same period in 1971. According to statistics the number of live births in the 10-month period last ?ear was down by 18.380 to 51.45160 words
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484 1973-03-19 2 Expert's advice to company staff A five-year plan that Is what every individual needs to ascend the career ladder fast, according to Mr. Lim Boon Tong, a specialist in the field of supervisory and management training. "Most people do not plan their movements at least484 words
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Article51 1973-03-19 2 Tokyo, Monday International pilots today agreed to establish a new system for handling aircraft interceptions following last month's crash of a Libyan airliner after being intercepted by an Israeli fighter. The Boeing 727 crashed while attempting In emergency landing in the Sinai desert, killing 106 passengers and51 words
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Article237 1973-03-19 2 It has not been proved that abortions reduce a woman's chances of having healthy children later, government and private doctors said today. They were commenting on a recent abortion survey published in the British Medical Journal by two scientists. The survey claimed that a woman237 words
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Article21 1973-03-19 2 Mr. Lin Heau Dong organising secretary of the People's Association, is now !n Japan on a 15-day study trip.21 words
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174 1973-03-19 2 More than 1400 students have applied to Join the Ngee Ann Technical College for its first semester beginning next month. There are, however, only 350 places available. The Business Studies Department has so far attracted the largest number of applicants—sBs for the174 words
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291 1973-03-19 2 About 30 companies employing some 15,000 workers in Singapore have adopted the National Productivity Board's concept of works councils. The NPB head of general management unit, Mr Kenneth Mok, said: "The concept is catching on though not as fast as expected. "What the291 words
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Article55 1973-03-19 2 Paris, Monday Fullscale negotiations between the Saigon Government and the Vietcong's Provisional Revolutionary Government on shaping the political future of South Vietnam began here today. The long-delayed negotiations between the rival factions are aimed at setting up a national council of reconciliation to prepare elections and solve55 words
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Article, Illustration113 1973-03-19 2 While other children were spending their free time playing, a group of kids from Mayflower Gardens spent two weeks knocking from door to door in the hot sun. asking "aunties" and "uncles" to donate what they did not want. Their collection of countless paperbags, boxes113 words
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Miscellaneous128 1973-03-19 2 sunHHas Today's winning number *****2 If the last six digits of your Singapore Identity card number are those shown above, you can claim a $300 Post Office Savings Bank Gift Voucher. Your voucher will be paid Into a Post Office Saving Bank account in your name. Call with your Identity128 words
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Miscellaneous128 1973-03-19 2 BB Temperatures in world cities yesterday: Kuala Lumpur 32-23 C Hong Kong 20-18 C Talpeh 17-12 C Seoul 11- 1C Tokyo 11- 2C Bangkok 33-26 C Manila 30-21 C Jakarta 30-24 C New York 7 3C Paris 10- 2C San Francisco 12- 6C London 13- 7C Moscow Minus 1-Minus 3C128 words
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Miscellaneous428 1973-03-19 2 HPPPEmncs The Minister for Commu nications. MR. YONG NYUK LIN, will attend the annual dinner of the Chartered Institute of Transport, Singapore Division, at the Island Ballroom of Shangri La Hotel at 7.30 pjn. Miss Constance Khoo is conducting a COURSE IN COPPER RELIEF PIC-TURE-MAKING at the YWCA Outram Road428 words
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Article412 1973-03-19 3 Rav K. Dhaliwal - 'Effort to bridge supply and demand gap' By Rav K. Dhaliwal The Singapore Employment Service should undertake measures other than matching job seekers and Jobs in order to bridge the labour supplydemand gaps, according to an administrative officer of the Ministry of Labour. Mr.412 words
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338 1973-03-19 3 Licensed taxi operators and bus companies today said that they were not unduly worried over the reappearance of pirate taxis. This is because the number of these "pirates" has not yet reached alarming proportions. They were commenting on Press reports that pirate338 words
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Article23 1973-03-19 3 The National Productivity Board will conduct a Production Planning and Control Course at the Singapore Portworkers' Union House from April 30.23 words
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Article29 1973-03-19 3 The National Youth Leadership Training Institute Alumni will hold a gettogether at its premises on Sunday at 10.30 a.m. All members and ex-trainees have been invited to attend.29 words
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Article632 1973-03-19 3 Violet Oon - By Violet Oon An Evening of Folk Song and Dance in the Music for Everyone concert series yesterday, was a well-con-ceived but too drawn out a programme. It lasted a marathon 2i hours and like the majority of the audience I was squirming in632 words
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Article31 1973-03-19 3 Mr. Ong Chon Tul has been elected president of the City Rangers Sports Club. Other officials are Mr. Lawrence Lee, general secretary and Mr. Chua Bee San, treasurer.31 words
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Article38 1973-03-19 3 The Singapore Armed Forces bomb disposal unit yesterday detonated a sixinch shell found in a bush at the Sentosa island. The shell, a war relic, was first spotted by a group of picnickers last Saturday.38 words
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Article300 1973-03-19 3 The seminar on the role of educational materials in Singapore schools, which ended last week, has recommended that the Singapore Book Publishers Association examine the feasibility of setting up a publishers research unit. The unit will collate information on the latest developments in the teaching of300 words
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Advertisement240 1973-03-19 3 RITZ IWKS better value ssncnnsai FOR PERSONAL SHOPPERS EROM TODAY UNTIL THURSDAY OPEN EVERY DAY-MONDAY-SATURDAY 8 30AM-7PM SUNDAY FROM 9AM-SPM ALL THESE SPECIALS ARE AVAILABLE IOVALTINE WHOL| j 114 .z. (396 $2.30 I CHIC KEN $2.10 1 3 Ib. (1.36 k 9 $6.30 |{f G jt per can MERRIMOP EDCO240 words
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Miscellaneous316 1973-03-19 3 Quiz object No. 219 $15 prize to Nancy WHAT IS II? Last Wednesday's quiz photograph showed a Ushaped flower vase. liie first prize of $15 goes to Miss Nancy Llm, a receptionist, of Circuit Road. Her entry was the first correct one opened by the Editor on Saturday evening. The316 words
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In Person
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Article, Illustration599 1973-03-19 4 MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT OFFICIATES AT CEREMONY A total of 198 success stories were unfolded the other day when a block of 198 units of four room Housing Board flats in Block 24 between Boon Keng and Serangoon Roads, were balloted. The wait over a599 words
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Advertisement231 1973-03-19 4 On board Ocean Monarch, 26,000 tons, one class British liner. Why fly through life? Shaw Savill wouldn't fly through life for anything. And now if you're planning to travel from Singapore to Australia, Shaw Savill can show you the time of your life. In two voyages. Leaving May 23. Or231 words
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425 1973-03-19 5 ASEAN unity stays: Ismail Reuter Wellington, Monday Current trouble in the Philippines, where foreign troops are said to be assisting a rebellion, will not affect relations between Malaysia and the Philippines, the Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Tun (Dr.) Ismail, said here. Speaking to reportersReuter - 425 words
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187 1973-03-19 5 United Press International Paris, Monday. Film actress Brigitte Bardot, known as France's "sex kitten" has locked horns with municipal authorities in Bazoches Sur Guyonne over who poisoned her pet dogs. Miss Bardot, 39, accused city authorities of allowing hunters to get poisoned traps thatUnited Press International - 187 words
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Article46 1973-03-19 5 Tokyo, Monday. Delegates from nine SouthEast Asian countries opened a six-day conference here today in preparation for the establishment of a Regional Medical and Health Organisation. The countries represented are Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, South Vietnam and Japan.46 words
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Article224 1973-03-19 5 Steps for Bijedic trip Reuter Sydney, Monday The government is likely to press ahead with plans to curtail drastically the powers and activities of the Australian Security and Intelligence Oragnisasation (ASIO), the Australian newspaper said here today. The expected shake-up in ASlO—the country's chief intelligence organisation ifollowsReuter - 224 words
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Article53 1973-03-19 5 Paris, Monday Striking air traffic controUers throughout France yesterday decided to postpone until tonight a decision on whether to return to work tomorrow. Assemblies were held yesterday to study the situation, which has left air traffic over France in chaos and cost staggering losses both to airports53 words
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Article23 1973-03-19 5 Buenos Aires. MondayThree armed men, attenoting to kidnap an Argentine industrialist, shot him to death when he resisted, police said today.23 words
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Article269 1973-03-19 5 United Press International La Paz, Monday The Bolivian government declared a virtual State of Emergency on Saturday but gave no official explantation for the action. The measure, approved by the Ministers Council on March 12, was realeased at noon here on Saturday by the Ministry of theUnited Press International - 269 words
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Article213 1973-03-19 5 Reuter Tripoli, Monday.— Sultan Qaboos bin Said of Oman has complained of "a communist invasion" of his country and asked Libya to help overcome it. the official Libyan News Agency reported last night. It said Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi had received a written message to this effectReuter - 213 words
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Article213 1973-03-19 5 Wounded Knee, Monday. —Militant American Indians, armed with rifles and shotguns, surrounded federal negotiators yesterday as talks resumed amid high tension on ending the 20-day siege at Wounded Knee. A car carrying chief government negotiator Mr. Harlington Wood, an aide, and chief federal marshal Mr.Wayne Colburn213 words
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Article, Illustration51 1973-03-19 5 Smoke swept through the sky after a bomb scored a direct hit in the barracks adjacent to the Presidential Palace in Cambodia. Twenty-seven people were killed and 40 wounded in this blast Here a man carrying his belongings is seen running for his life UPI, UPI, radioUPI, radio picture - 51 words
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Advertisement252 1973-03-19 5 HISTORICAL SINGAPORE REVISITED The Singapore of 1819 has been brought back to life in Raffles Village Outstanding features ENTERTAINMENT Traditional Malay dances and accompanying music. Nightly Malay Wedding ceremony performed Cultural Chinese and Indian dances. Modern Chinese dances. L liipino Bamboo dances. FOOD Western, Chinese and Malay food available Malay252 words
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Advertisement93 1973-03-19 5 Visit our Ultra Modern new store at Supreme House it? the fit.. that brings them back for more, i Nothing like a word from 1 satisfied customer. Po,> 9. J0 2972 «Sss> DSir, ia t ch^ k#2l#V J JC t ,4 'o, th u J «w 1 ,7" r-' r93 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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1233 1973-03-19 6 James Bassett - MILITARY DISCIPLINE From James Bassett "Any person subject to this code who with intent to usurp or override lawful military authority refuses, in concert with any other person or persons, to obey orders or otherwise do his duty or creates any violence1,233 words
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Article, Illustration851 1973-03-19 6 Steve Harvey - From Steve Harvey In the 18th century, British sailors could look forward to a meal of meat shrunk hard as wood ("carved into boxes, it took a very pleasant polish"), peas that would not break, cheese "lively with long red worms," similary inhabited biscuits and green851 words
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Article, Illustration915 1973-03-19 6 Rudy Abramson - r 7 r MONDAY^ I FOCUS J From Rudy Abramson Los Angeles Times Since men first formed into fighting units to safeguard their I'pres on land, order and discipline have been at least as importtacit as weapons. Discipline, in fact, is the fundamental tenet of military organisation.Los Angeles Times - 915 words
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VOICE OF THE PRESS
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Article422 1973-03-19 6 What other Newspapers are saying: PROMOTE INDUSTRIAL SAFETY The Ministry of Labour made surprise checks at various construction sites the other day for violators of safety regulations with a view to prosecuting them. The move is a sequel to the national Industrial Safety Campaign and serves to422 words
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Article164 1973-03-19 6 BRITAIN FACES A NATIONAL BTRULE THREAT For the umpteenth time Britain has been harassed by the prospects of a strike which could seriously affect the wellbeing of millions at its people and the rapid growth of its economy—and this time the general strike threat <*m» Just a few164 words
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Article181 1973-03-19 6 A PLEASANT BUDGET The announcement by the Finance Minister, Mr. Hon Sui Sen In his new budget about the granting of Income tax relief for the people supporting aged patents, grandparents and handicapped children, deserves to be welcomed. As expected, no new taxes have been introduced. This tax181 words
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Article324 1973-03-19 7 UPI, Reuter Belfast, Monday One of worst weekends of bombing and shooting in months overshadowed prayers yesterday that the British White Paper on Northern Ireland would bring peace to the province. The explosion of a bombladen car outside an Irish Republic border pub killed aUPI, Reuter - 324 words
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Article, Illustration73 1973-03-19 7 Three US army men, all held as prisoners- of-war in Vietnam for about five years, smile and wave to crowds lining the streets of Denver for the annual St. Patrick's Day parade. Meanwhile in SAI- GON a South Vietnamese spokesman said the exchange of Vietnam war prisonersUPI radio picture - 73 words
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Article, Illustration333 1973-03-19 7 New York, Monday. President Franklin Roose velt shared a "familiar" relationship with his private secretary, Marguerite (Missy) Lehand, including living together at Warm Springs, ueorgia, his son Elliott disclosed yesterday. The late president's second oldest son characterised Miss Lehand as "the unofficial, unrecognised First Lady of the333 words
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Article377 1973-03-19 7 Icelandic patrol boat acts to warn off British tug Reykjavik, Monday An Icelandic patrol boat last night fired the first live warning shots ot the cod war across the bow of the British support tug Statesman which had tried to ram it, the coastguard announced377 words
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332 1973-03-19 7 Manila, Monday.—President Marcos yesterday gave Muslim rebels In the Southern Philippines and communist subversives another 28 days to accept a previous presidential amnesty. The President's action followed reports that Muslim secessionists in the Mlndanao-Sulu region, 500 miles south of Manila, were "suing for peace."332 words
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Article60 1973-03-19 7 New York, Monday—A two-week search ended yesterday when excavation crews hauled the last of 14 bodies from the wreckage of a high-rise apartment building that collapsed in Baileys Crossroads, Virginia on March 2. The crushed and battered bodies were removed from tons of concrete and twisted steel60 words
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302 1973-03-19 7 United Press International New York, Monday.—An escaped convict who led sheriffs deputies to the body of a Georgia woman two weeks ago in Lake City, Florida, confessed to 12 other murders from Florida to Texas, police said today. Since the arrestUnited Press International - 302 words
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Article34 1973-03-19 7 Washington, Monday— The United States may ask the four-power commission supervising the Vietnam cease firs to investigate whether Hanoi is moving troops and arms into South Vietnam, the State Department said yesterday.34 words
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143 1973-03-19 7 United Press International London, Monday—Princess Anne expressed exasperation on Saturday when photographers chased her and the man she has been romantically linked with, Army Lt. Mark Phillips, as they took part in the Amberley Horse Show in Cirencester. "This is what raisesUnited Press International - 143 words
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Article26 1973-03-19 7 New York, Monday—A train with 167 passengers aboard was derailed in Ohio in a heavy snowstorm yesterday, killing one man and Injuring 19 others.26 words
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169 1973-03-19 7 Reuter Nairobi. Monday Uganda threatened yesterdav to take over remaining British companies in the country in reprisal for hostile British Press reports about President Idl Amin and his government, according to Ugandan Radio report monitored here. The radio singled out an article lastReuter - 169 words
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Advertisement75 1973-03-19 7 International Training Centre NEW COURSES STARTING SHORTLY Full-time Private Secretarial Couree German (Beginners) Shorthand Italian (Beginners) Telephone, ca« or writ* lor details 2nd April 2nd April 2nd April 3rd April INTERMTIRNM TRAINING CENTRE (PTE) ITS SUPREME HOUSE (6th FLOOR).PENANG ROAD. SINGAPORE 9 TEL *****/8 REDUCTIONS ON J JEANS SHIRTS, jj75 words
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Article376 1973-03-19 8 The dramatic bombing of the presidential palace by communists last week and now the attacks on Phnom Penh's suburbs by guerrillas underline the discomfiting position of the Lon Nol government. Reports indicate that the situation in Cambodia is indeed grave though it must be376 words
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'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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Article80 1973-03-19 8 The two sexes are not equal—that's the verdict of the Tokyo High Court. The High Court was ruling on an appeal of discrimination by Mrs. Mlyo Wakamoto who was forced to quit her Job when she reached 50. The Tokyo High Court ruled that women are physiologically80 words
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Article122 1973-03-19 8 The latest newsletter from the Singapore Tourist Board carries the report of 100,000 capsules containing SOS messages Save Our Seas being set afloat in the oceans to alert world public opinion to the mortal danger of marine pollution. The messages, written In English, French and Spanish, run:122 words
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Article, Illustration1181 1973-03-19 8 ALEX JOSEY - ALEX JOSEY In most parliamentary democracies the Prime Minister is responsible to parliament, the assembly of the people's elected representatives, of which the Prime Minister himself is a member. As leader of a pa\ty or group commanding the support1,181 words
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Letters
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Article330 1973-03-19 8 YEONG KUM KEE - YEONG KUM KEE Public Relations Officer, JViinistry of National Development. Singapore, 2. We refer to, the letter by Eagle captioned Is Red Tide a Threat Here? (New Nation. 26.2.73). "Red tide" is a general term used for nearly all biological phenomena resulting in the discoloration of330 words
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Article131 1973-03-19 8 CHUA POON GUAN - CHUA POON GUAN I attended the soccer match between Singapore and North Korea on 14th March, answering FAS' call for support. It was heartening to see our young side holding the more experienced players to a 3-0 scoreline. But the disappointing thing was that the supporting match131 words
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Article73 1973-03-19 8 YEONG KUM KEE - YEONG KUM KEE Public Relations Officer, Ministry of National Development, S Ufa pore, 2. Please refer to the car owner's suggestion to convert Jalan Bukit Ho Swee into a one-way street (New Nation of 28th February, 1973). The conversion Is not recommended by the authorities concerned as the73 words
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Article42 1973-03-19 8 J. L - J.L. Can I withdraw a sum of money on behalf of my brother on producing his savings book, withdrawal form &nd his Identity card? Could the authorities concerned please state the rules of the Post Office Saving Bank on this?42 words
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Article94 1973-03-19 8 The Adult Education Board is conducting Standard 2 and 3 special language classes at various centres for the Ministry of Education's examinations In English, Chinese and Tamil. These classes are conducted twice weekly and last for only one-and-a-half hours each. We students feel that the sessions94 words
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Article125 1973-03-19 8 On numerous occasions I have had the unfortunate experience of posting some letters at the post-boxes located at the Holland Road/Coronation Road West Junction and Chun Tin Road/Cheong Chin Nam Road Junction. They were all filled to the brim and some letters were even protruding from the125 words
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Article85 1973-03-19 8 LAWRENCE S. H. LOH - LAWRENCE S. H. LOH O* 1A« JLA/Ut Public Relations Officer, Singapore Police Force, Singapore, 2. I refer to the letter headlined, Blocked Five-foot Ways (NN 15.2.73). Whenever a report is made to the police that shopkeepers obstruct fivefoot ways, police visit the scene and warn the shopkeepers85 words
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Advertisement62 1973-03-19 8 Write to The Editor, New Nation, Locked Bag 15, (iPO, Singapore, 1. When in Singapore do as the Singaporeans do shop at PEOPLE'S PARK Chinatown's most fascinating shopping complex J m < V m. IS and try the Friendly service of ACE OF DIAMONDS 140 Ground Fir, People's Park Complex.62 words
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Miscellaneous16 1973-03-19 8 <%X?25&SP ar /llA .> S-7* Ptfe M£; •v'-T-J i« •Mr IW A v£ gl r "1 < it16 words
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943 1973-03-19 9 In literature, moneylending has seldom been depicted as a noble profession. After all, it is at once mercenary and often outrageously exploitative with no regard for feelings or sentiments. Yet it has continued to thrive and for so long as there are943 words
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Article950 1973-03-19 9 MR. M. SINGH, the moneylender, operates from his home, a semidetached house in a housing estate off Upper Changi Road. Be charges a higher rate of interest than most other moneylenders (10-15) per cent per month, about 10 times higher than the legally prescribed rate. Before950 words
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Article, Illustration766 1973-03-19 9 Mention the word moneylender and Shakespeare's Shylock comes to the mind hard-hearted, mercenary and merciless. Moneylenders may be Just that. At least one of them in Singapore did say: "To recover my money, I will insist that my debtor, if he is dying, mortgage his766 words
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Article, Illustration456 1973-03-19 10 JIM WATKINS - Tantalising... Intriguing! molorina JIM WATKINS For the last three or four years the pessimists have been busily killing off the open sports car. They have pointed to the increasingly severe American safety regulations and have predicted that these cannot be met by any open design. The roll456 words
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773 1973-03-19 10 JIM WATKINS - JIM WATKINS Twice In the last few days I have been almost Involved In an accident at Macßitchle Circus, both times In exactly the same way. Coming from Braddell Road there is a clear left hand sweep round the corner and down Thomson Road773 words
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Article, Illustration812 1973-03-19 10 LEE CHIU SAN - motorcycling LEE CHIU SAN v There used to be a popular motorcycle L2G. The L2G was what Yamaha offered to people who wanted cheap, reliable transport. It was a machine built on sound basic principles, and it gave good service and was a fairly exciting812 words
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Miscellaneous135 1973-03-19 10 DR. KILOARE my'O YOU REFUSE M'GRANDDAUGHTER'S SIFT O* FIFTY MILLION r (he's looking > AT you- ANSWER HIM by Ken Bald I DIDN'T TURN IT DOWN, J BUT YOU SIR. DR.GILLESPIE, ./AGREED HE REPRESENTING -f P»D THE RIGHT BLAIR,DID THAT. J V-r THING' /A '"j i; 9. ■li fl f135 words
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TREND
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Article228 1973-03-19 11 Fashion designer Oscar de la Renta, who fancies himself as a Latin lover, got into the headlines by stating that "men who are not interested in their clothes are simply not interested in women." "To attract women, you simply must be attractive," he228 words
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Article, Illustration237 1973-03-19 11 CHIMERA |s the look that has been specially created for the Asian face by Helena Rubinstein. The soft frail appearance is given a dramatic edge with eye make-up. The model pictured here uses colours from the Big Bold Eyes range four tints in a palette. The darkest237 words
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Article, Illustration438 1973-03-19 11 Dear Ros, I don't know if I am being too sensitive or not, but I hope you can help. I was persuaded to go with my sister and her friends to a discotheque last weekend. There were six of us and we438 words
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Article277 1973-03-19 11 Dear Ros. I was invited to a friend's wedding party six months ago. A girl whom the bride had invited to make her up kept looking and smiling at me. We had never seen each other before. So. I felt rather peculiar. Three months later,277 words
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Article129 1973-03-19 11 Dear Ros, You may not think this is a serious problem but I have wavy hair and I don't like it. I am 17 and this problem cropped up three years ago. I have thought about putting some medicine to straighten it. What is the common belief129 words
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Article132 1973-03-19 11 Dear Ros, I yearn to know this tall, handsome, ciass monitor, but rumours have linked him with another girl. If this is true, will he stJl take me as a close friend? I know his class and address, and am thinking of corresponding with him after completing132 words
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Article207 1973-03-19 11 Dear Ros, I've been seeing this man in his early thirties and while I'm very happy when I'm with him, I am also worried about the future of our relationship. I am afraid that he may change his mind about me. He comes from a rich207 words
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255 1973-03-19 11 War toys have had the sword fcnd the Shirley Temple doll Is making a comeback after being in limbo for 11 years. That's the message America's toy makers came out with this week when showing their lines to the trade for next Christmas yes255 words
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525 1973-03-19 11 CEREAL BOX GAME WILL TEACH THEM HOW TO READ Washington Post In the next few months, millions of children will be in for a new treat: they'll be able to play a game that teaches them how to read. AndWashington Post - 525 words
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140 1973-03-19 11 Here's a great gimmick for all those with nimble knitting fingers. The latest thing from Paris is the foot glove, a knitted sock with a separate "finger" for each toe. In New York the "toewigglers" are expected to be the biggest hit that140 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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394 1973-03-19 12 Lee Yew Meng - By Lee Yew Meng Pan Malaysia Cement Works (Singapore) a subsidiary of Malayan Cement, is to increase its local production capacity by 200,000 tons to 600,000 tons by the end of this year. This will make it one of the biggest grinding plants394 words
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Article283 1973-03-19 12 Because major internationally traded commodities are quoted either in UA dollars or sterling, the depreciation in the exchange value of the two currencies will mean higher prices for virtually all such commodities, the Chase Manhatten Bank said in an economic report. Strong upward pressures, the report283 words
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Article117 1973-03-19 12 New York, Monday. Devaluation of the dollar, and by inference the floating of European currencies, will prove a real stimulus to higher production levels in the United States, the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton economics forecasters said. The study predicted a 6.5 per cent growth of the117 words
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404 1973-03-19 12 Choo Siak Siew - By Choo Siak Siew Commercial banks in Singapore are playing an increasing role in industrial activities, an analysis of their 1972 assets shows. The assets held In terms of direct investment and government securities purchased, rose to $1,438.2 million, a 12.7 per cent404 words
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396 1973-03-19 12 United Press International Vienna, Monday—The major oil exporting countries said at the weekend they wanted the right of participation in the technology and markets of advanced nations and warned that any action against them by the consumer states would have "negativeUnited Press International - 396 words
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334 1973-03-19 12 United Press International Detroit, Monday The American motor-car industry, headed for its best first quarter In history, is finding it hard to keep up with customer demand for new cars. So far this year, the four major car companies haveUnited Press International - 334 words
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Article, Illustration104 1973-03-19 12 Ben Line Containers' third vessel, the City of Edinburgh, has just been launched in Hamburg. The vessel is the sister ship of the Benalder and the Benavon which were also launched recently. The Benalder and the Benavon have both done over 30 knots on trials and104 words
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201 1973-03-19 12 United Press International WASHINGTON, Monday Japan's merchant shipbuilding yards had more tons under construction or on order as of last July than the next dozen combined shipbuilding countries in the world, the Shipbuilders Council of America said. Japans yards accounted for 44.6United Press International - 201 words
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Article275 1973-03-19 12 Roundup of the European stock markets for week ending March 16. Negotiations in connection with the strike of stockbrokers' clerks were resumed, as may be imagined, when the market was particularly buoyant and active. The volume of business reached an unprecedented level, even allowing for the fact that the275 words
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Article257 1973-03-19 12 The Frankfurt stock market opened the week with higher prices following hopes that the Brussel's monetary decisions could for the foreseeable future calm down the currency crisis. Despite some profittaking on Thursday the market showed a steady performance with further advances on Friday. Gainers Included motors, utilities and banks.257 words
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Article285 1973-03-19 12 Alter a depressed first session the market recovered slowly but without hesitation with the general index climbing to a new year maximum at around 65. Many factors were supposed to weight heavily on the market performance at the beginning of the week. The closing of the March technical cycle,285 words
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Article250 1973-03-19 12 Prices at 11.30 a.m. today (Australian time). Abaleen 13 14 Do opts 04 Vi Ofi AOD 13 14 Allstate 18 19 Amad 06 07 Aurora 14 18 Do opts 04 04 Aust Ant 16 18 Bamboo 05 OA Beaoh 48 50 Bounty Oil 1 01 Vt Bridge 30 21250 words
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Article325 1973-03-19 12 Zurich stock market report for March 8 to 15. Although some relaxation of the tension on the monetary front could be noted, stock prices should little change during the week under review and turnover remained modest. One factor for this aloofness of investors may have been the fact that325 words
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Advertisement562 1973-03-19 13 m j&. Ma a r I 11 —ii >. MR. MRS. FOONG CHIP CHANG thank relatives friends for their wonderful gifts, church attendance and their presence ot the wedding dinner on the occasion of the marriage of their 1 second ton Weng Kwong to Miss Theresa Cheow, eldest daughter of562 words
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Advertisement565 1973-03-19 13 SERVICE, ENGINE TUNING, DECARBONISING, Engine overtoil, including o very extensive Occident repair Deportment Now available at:— No. 59, Block 12, Sin Meng Rood Industrial Estate, Singapore's Newest Largest Cor Repair Complex. Why take chances? Your Stars have important News for yowl ASTROLOGER PALMIST DAVIS STAR help you know tomorrow today,565 words
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Advertisement501 1973-03-19 13 DRAUGHTSMANSHIP TICKNICAL COURSES Architectural/Shipbuilding Draughtsmanship/ Mechanical/Electrical Shipbuilding Croft C.T.5.0., 18-B, Upp Serangoon Road, S'pore 13. (3 m.s. traffic light—3oo2oo). "REVISION CLASSES" J LCC, PSC EXAMS JUNE '73. b Si new syllabus, Candidates who have enrolled for these exams are invited to join Sectetarius. Evening classes will be held on Monday,501 words
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Advertisement498 1973-03-19 13 BUSINESSMAN intends to purchase flat/terrace or semi-detoch-ed house in District 9, 10 or 11. Prepored to pay very reasonable prtce up to $150,000/-. Cash immediate. Principals call *****4 between 8.30 a.m. 10.00 a.m. Singapore. DAVID PHOA A SONS (Valuers Estate Agents) require Properties for Sale Consult us at 20, Tanglin498 words
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Advertisement205 1973-03-19 13 NEW CAR DIRECTORY Where you can buy your next new car in Singapore MMMM CHAMPION MOTORS (S> PTE. LTD, 304 Orchard Rood, Singapore 9, Tel: 3753 H T MOOCH: I.J imp*. I.* /tww, 1400 CT Junior, jssjt 2MO6T Vetoce 2000 GTV Spider. CITY MOTORS IS) PTE. LTO., 28 Covenogh Rood.205 words
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Article, Illustration744 1973-03-19 14 Nancy Koh - NEW NATION^^F BIG WALK WINNING STYLE By Nancy Koh R. Nadarajan, who set a new record of 1 hr. 48m 22 sees to win the 20 kilometre Sixth Annual Police Big Walk senior title yesterday, will lead a crash team of speedy lawmen in the NewPICTURES: JERRY SEH - 744 words
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Article68 1973-03-19 14 Massachusetts, Monday.— Olga Morozova and Marina Kroshlna became the first Russians ever to capture a US national women's title yesterday when they whipped Australians Evonne Goolagong and Janet Young 6-2, 6-4 in the USLTA indoor tennis championships at Mingham. Miss Goolagong, meanwhile, easily handled Virginia Wade68 words
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Article136 1973-03-19 14 Ponte-Pierre (Trinidad), Monday Trinidad's left hand opening batsman Oscar Durity spent 340 minutes over his 100 runs against the touring Australians at Guaracara Park here yesterday. The Australians used 10 bowlers before Durity was fourth out with the total at 271. He hit 13 boundaries and136 words
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Article77 1973-03-19 14 AUSTRALIA IST INNS 327-5 DECL. TRINIDAD IST. INNS. GABRIEL c Edwards b Walker 15 DURITY c Edwards b Massie 100 INSHAN ALI st Edwards b Watkins 57 DAVIS c Edwards h Hammond 63 DE SOUZA not out 26 GOMES not out 8 EXTRAS 26 TOTAL (for four wkta) 29577 words
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Article278 1973-03-19 14 Brussels, Monday—lndia will stage the third World hockey Cup in 1975, the International Hockey Federation announced here yesterday. The tournament will be played at Bombay in January or February of that year, which marks the 100 th Anniversary of hockey in India. Pakistan, Malaysia and278 words
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Article104 1973-03-19 14 Noumea. Monday Charkey Ramon, Australia's Commonwealth lightmlddlewelght boxing champion, took a step towards a world title match by outpointing Frenchman Jacques Kechlchian here last night. Ramon's heavy punching overcame the skill of the French boxer, who looked in real trouble in the sixth round when he104 words
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Article64 1973-03-19 14 Hyderabad, Monday Pakistan recovered from a morning shock to reach 266 for four wickets at close of play yesterday In the third day of the second Test match against England. They only neeed 22 runs to make England bat again, and the five-day match seemed destined for a64 words
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Article662 1973-03-19 14 PERCY SENEVIRATNE - EOVZOT WITH PERCY SENEVIRATNE The Singapore cricket team will be travelling about 3000 miles through wheat, sheep and cattle country wfcen they make another tour Down Under this October. It will be similar to their last tour of Australia in 1969. The programme has not been662 words
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Article225 1973-03-19 14 Brands Hatch, Monday.— Peter Gethin of Britain completed a shock motorracing double when he won the race of champions at Brands Hatch yesterday. Gethin drove a Formula 5000 Chevron to victory in a European championship qualifier on Saturday, then upset.all the odds when he used the same225 words
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Page 14 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous283 1973-03-19 14 NEW NATION CROSSWORD 12 Cover. 13 Famed Australian Nurse. 19 Actor Lloyd. 21 Hied. 24 Lunch hour for Caesar. 25 Sandal. 27 Petty dispute. 28 Spanish jar. 30 Make a fluff. 32 Coop dweller. 33 Daring undertaking. 34 Bohemian river. 35 Red ink entry. 37 Little: Scot. 38 Skein of283 words
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Article, Illustration744 1973-03-19 15 By Scrutineer Jot down Newmarket II in your coming winners list. The Irish b re d three-year-old chestnut has made vast improvement since his debut last month when he ran last to Gallant Son in a field of 11. There was a lot to like744 words
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Article, Illustration342 1973-03-19 15 Eastern Dancer made the running and was nicely clear Into the straight from The Cobra, with Emley's Pride and Jangan Lupa making up ground. Eastern Dancer ran on strongly to win by three lengths from The Cobra. Third was Emlev's Pride. J una was quickly out in front,342 words
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Article170 1973-03-19 15 Otsu (Japan), Monday— Munich Olympic gold medalist Frank Shorter of the United States easily won the 28th annual Mainichi marathon here yesterday in two hours 12 minutes three seconds. John Vitali, 24, of the United States, the only other foreigner among a field of 55,170 words
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413 1973-03-19 15 Lim Kee Chan - By Lim Kee Chan Graham Marsh of Australia ye st er day took over the lead after the fourth leg of the nine-leg Asia Golf Circuit for the Cathay Pacific Airlines overall championship prize of $12,500. Marsh played consistent golf throughout, to snatch the413 words
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Article83 1973-03-19 15 Florida, Monday Jim Colbert survived a shaky patch to win the US$l3O,OOO (£54,000) Greater Jacksonville Open golf championship by one stroke from four other players. The 32-year-old Colbert finished with a one-over par-73 for a nine-under total of 279 and collected U5526,000 (£10,800) for his win.83 words
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Article59 1973-03-19 15 Az'67 Alkmaar 2 PC Haarlem Haarlem 1; MVV Ma&striche 0 PC Amsterdam Ams. 3; Sparta Rottendam 1 Go Ahead Deventer 0; Excelsior Rott. 2 PSV Eindhoven 3 PC Den Haag The Hague 1 NEC Nijmegen 0; PC Den Bosch Bois-le-Duc 0 Feyenoord Rotterdam 2; Ajax Amsterdam 4 NAC59 words
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Advertisement101 1973-03-19 15 IORIENTI CRAFTS SALE!!! THE TIME TO BUY CRAFTILY IS NOW! ObjKh of Art from Ma and Nepal at rory radwead INDIAN BRASSCARVEO DOOR HANDLES VARIOUS DCSI6NS NOW AT 25% DISCOUNT. INDIAN BRASS HOLY WATER CONTAINERS Small 8.50 S *.50 aach Medium 510.50 7.50 aocli Large $12-50 50 .och CAMEL LEATHER101 words
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363 1973-03-19 16 Derrick Tay - By Derrick Tay It is really good to see more concerts and musical performances being made available to the public at reasonable prices. This practice is encouraging a lot of people to attend if only to see what they are all about. A363 words
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Article, Illustration62 1973-03-19 16 Ruggedness is in Lina Teo. When she was in school she joined the girls' cadet corps. Now she is a tourist guide with Nam Ho Travel Service. "You need lots of energy to show people around," says 18-year-old Lina. When she gets a long holiday, Lina is offPicture by Jerry Seh - 62 words
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Article151 1973-03-19 16 TODAY Is Monday, March 19, the 78th day of 1973 with 287 to follow. THE MOON: Between its full phase and last quarter. THE MORNING STARS: Venus. Mars, Mercury and Jupiter. THE EVENING STAR: Saturn. Those born on this date are under the sign of Pisces. Scottish African explorer151 words
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Article64 1973-03-19 16 AH FOOK: The chap who refereed the football match between Singapore and Negri Sembilan ought to be banned from refereeing future matches. MEI LIN: it Is always easy to blame the referee when something goes wrong, but I think there should be an inquiry Into the game. If64 words
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Article58 1973-03-19 16 The State Department of Parks and Recreation has cited the energy crisis as a reason for cutting back on hot showers In California campgrounds. All showers will be equipped with a flow control valve, delivering two gallons of hot water per minute instead of58 words
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Article58 1973-03-19 16 Two unidentified Asians walked Into a hotel In Torremollnos, the southern Spanish resort, asked the concierge for change of a bank note and fled when he handed over 50,000 psetas (about $2345). They had apparently hypnotised the man into continually handing over notes. As he later told58 words
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Miscellaneous322 1973-03-19 16 5 Singapore 3.00 Opening followed by Where the Heart Is 3.20 Slruvar Poonga (T) 3.40 A Diary of Events in Singapore this Week (T) 3.50 Day of Our Lives 4.30 Close. 6.05 Opening followed by Basil Brush Show 6.30 News in Brief 6.35 Beverly Hillbillies —The Doctors 7.00 Concert Time322 words
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Miscellaneous717 1973-03-19 16 TRUST YOUR LUCKY STAR IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are a tireless worker for any cause in which you believe—and, conversely, you have a little desire and even less energy to devote to the object of your indifference. Where your heart and mind are not actively involved, you717 words
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