New Nation, 21 March 1973
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Title Section18 1973-03-21 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Wednesday evening, March 21, 1973 No. 668 Price 15 cents SINGAPORE WEDNESDAY. MARCH 21. 197318 words
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Article259 1973-03-21 1 Share prices improved generally on revived buying interest in moderate trading at the stock exchange this morning. BUSINESS DONE: Haw Par (3) 9.05. (3) 9.10, (2) 9.15, (2) 9.25. (2) 9.30, (2) 9.40, (1) 9.35. (1) 9.20. Development Bank of Singapore (3) 6.55, (3) 6.60, (4) 6.65,259 words
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305 1973-03-21 1 Wee Beng Huat, Douglas Chan - Pug marks found By Wee Beng Huat, Douglas Chan A new hazard now lurks at the Singapore Island County Club's Island location golf course in Thomson Road and it can lead to a sudden death for unarmed golfers. The panther, missing from the Singapore305 words
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Article406 1973-03-21 1 More held in Cambodia Reuter Hong Kong, Wednesday The lone pilot who bombed the presidential palace in Phnom Penh on Saturday had landed safely in the communist controlled zone, the New China news agency said today. The agency did not identify the pilot and describedReuter - 406 words
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Article31 1973-03-21 1 Dacca, Wednesday.—Five people were feared dead when a coaster carrying cotton and tin capsized on Monday in Karnafuli River near Chittagong port, about 200 miles southeast of Dacca.31 words
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Article247 1973-03-21 1 Reuter Paris, Wednesday A British woman is being held by police here following a crackdown on suspected agents of the Black September guerrilla organisation in France, informed sources said today. The sources said the woman, aged about 28, was arrested last weekend at the same time asReuter - 247 words
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Article, Illustration383 1973-03-21 1 We will kill Murphy by next Thursday, say Croatians Reuter Canberra, Wednesday A group of Croatians has sent a message to a Sydney newspaper vowing to assassinate Attorney-General Senator Lionel Murphy by next Thursday. According to a report in the Sydney Sun, the message said:Reuter - 383 words
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149 1973-03-21 1 New York, Wednesday A small gang of convicts went on the rampage at the West Virginia State prison in Moundsville yesterday, releasing an accused murderer from solitary confinement, seizing five guards as hostage and setting fire to one building. Two inmates suffered stab149 words
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Article59 1973-03-21 1 Salisbury. Wednesday.— Three Africans, who admitted bringing weapons into Rhodesia to kill whites and Africans who supported them, were yesterday sentenced to death for possessing "arms of war." The three men pleaded guilty to a charge of possessing arms in Rhodesia's northestern border area late last59 words
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Article65 1973-03-21 1 Beirut, Wednesday.—The Kuwait army was placed on alert and the oil-rich state's border with Iraq was closed to all traffic yesterday after a pre-dawn clash along their disputed frontier. Both countries accused each other of starting the hostilities. Baghdad said two Iraqi local militiamen were65 words
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Article10 1973-03-21 1 Police reported 51 acidents yesterday. Eight were serious.10 words
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Article34 1973-03-21 1 Dar Es Salaam, Wednesday.— Tanzania yesterday accused Uganda of moving troops into the demilitarised zone on the border between the two East African countries in violation of an agreement between them.34 words
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Advertisement78 1973-03-21 1 insioE TOOfIV PACE 2. mult, rnilhon dol'.'t rehibi If tit ion camp fur tf-iu>;-. *'ACE 5: Traces cf found in seven *«Ctl rn PAot 6: Rebuilding a bomb ravaged North Vietnam FACE 7: C nig hits out it UK peace plan for Ulster PACE 9 The state of our Opposition78 words
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Advertisement259 1973-03-21 1 t mvc 1 DINNER FCR ALL OCCASIONS t C FROM $70 -UPWARDS 5 OUTSIDE CATERING AVAILABLE. 5 g SINGAPORE KITCHEN 5 COCKTAIL LOUNGE 1 (G.H. CAFE LTD.) I 5 14-18, Battery Road, Singapore-1. 5 2 Tel: ***** *****. c (near Bank of China Building) C Every Manon-the-Spot* is. As part259 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous20 1973-03-21 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook for today between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Cloudy with occasional scattered showers. Sec Page 220 words
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Article219 1973-03-21 2 Violet Oon - By Violet Oon The Bukit Barisan Assemble gave a delightfully enjoyable performance of dance and song at the National Theatre last night. Though only an amateur group their sense of showmanship and stage aplomb would have made many a professional green with envy. In fact a219 words
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Article371 1973-03-21 2 Bharathi Mohan - Work now underway By Bharathi Mohan A multi-million dollar ultra-modern bilitatlon camp for Singapore's secret society members is being built at Ulu Bedok. Informed sources say the camp is designed to hold several thousand detainees In its maximum and medium security cells. The camD is371 words
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Article54 1973-03-21 2 Singapore and Malaysian businessmen have been Invited to take part in the annual 35-day Medan Fair in Indonesia from Aug. 11 this year. The chairman of the organising committee, Mr. M. Sipahutar, now visiting here, today said one quarter of the four-hectare exhibition area would be54 words
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143 1973-03-21 2 The government is conducting a recruitment exercise for both the senior and Junior grades in the administrative and technical services. Many applications have been received for the vacancies, which are open to citizens or permanent residents of Singapore and Malaysia. It 1s understood that143 words
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Article255 1973-03-21 2 The easy push-button age is shortening people's life, a safety campaigner said today. In a talk on home safety, the vice-chairman of the Home Safety Campaign Organising Committee, Mrs. Mabel YarraN, said: "It looks like we will have to extend old saying 'There's no place like255 words
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Article49 1973-03-21 2 Queenstown community centre is Inviting applications for their girl piper band. The centre needs 30 girls who should be Singapore citizens, between the ages of 16 and 23, sft 2in tall, and must have secondary education and some knowledge of music. Applications close on March 31.49 words
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Article44 1973-03-21 2 The Minister for Health and Home Affairs, Mr. Chua Sian Chin, will present credentials to members of the sth Citizens Consultative Committee of MacPherson constituency at an Inaugural ceremony in the MacPherson Community Centre in Circuit Road on Sunday at 8 p.m.44 words
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156 1973-03-21 2 They are very small people but yesterday they had VIP Job to give about 100 top-notch journalists a red packet welcome. And five-year-olds Agnes Wang and Tan Tiang Yeow took It all with a smile, Agnes said: "At first we were156 words
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Article26 1973-03-21 2 The Federation of Boys' Club is conducting a trainers' folk dance course for about 60 trainees from the youth sections of various community centres.26 words
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354 1973-03-21 2 Plan to use community centres Twenty-two trained volunteers of the first Drug Para-Counsellor Preparation Course are planning to use community centres for their counselling services. This was disclosed by Mr. Ron Chandran-Dudley, chairman of the Counselling and Rehabilitation Sub-Committee of Singapore An ti-Narcotics Association354 words
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Article22 1973-03-21 2 A four-man trade delegation from Oangladesh will arrive here next Monday In the course of a tour of South-East Asia.22 words
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Advertisement156 1973-03-21 2 ir now on! taslii 1 K e tr r tt (he lowest you've ever dreamed of. Hundreds of attractive quality items must be cleared! Ladies' shoes handbags from France Ladies' dresses, bras, buttons, panty hose, trimmings sandals MISSLYN polish cosmetics Men's shirts, ties belts Start-rite shoes from England and beautiful156 words
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Advertisement138 1973-03-21 2 the decision maker < > \im N <i ftSgg M I i top executive, full <i .imhition ,ind enthusiasm in wh.itevei hi does. Given to serious thinking. himself ,ibr»?<ist 6< the limes. l)iM:i tiimt) m his t.isje fot clothinq. 'M, t ki•• his ants .it Melwdni s Men's Shop, when-138 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous394 1973-03-21 2 HOPPEIMIGS WHAT'S ON TODAY The INDONESIAN CULTURAL MISSION will give a performance at the National Theatre at 8.30 p.m. Mr. Awther Singh will begin a 10-lecture COURSE ON MALASIAN INCOME TAX—INTERMEDIATE at the University of Singapore's New Lecture Theatre 3 at 7.30 p.m. Evangelist Hal Herman will conduct a CRUSADE394 words
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Miscellaneous128 1973-03-21 2 EfflElS Today's winning number *****9 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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Advertisement168 1973-03-21 3 urouf INDUS™ 1 1, jjjgBABCH s "Kapoh b '"stitute "'•Pore .^u®he r N^Ul o<J^ N^^gs .w, Mark ot v ♦n US 6 rtSGi*)^ -> to ..uHOOH Vv— __J wuse tbe tw the ht the 9cb**®]* w hVch col«» n the to y 1 to **c e Inst it utf. »«««r168 words
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In Person
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Article, Illustration519 1973-03-21 4 ANSON C.C. TURNS INTO A HIVE OF ACTIVITY WHAT a hive of activity the Anson Community Centre became when a group of women from the Women's Sub-Committee "invaded" it with heaps of old clothes and bags of shoes for their jumble sale. Quickly and519 words
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Article650 1973-03-21 4 From the DOG HOUSE By PG First of all my belated congratulations to Mrs. DP. Brown of Kelan Estate, Kulal, Johor, whose Beagle Pinewood Crusader of Kenilworth joined that very select band of canine aristocrats by two Best in Show awards at Kuala Lumpur on March650 words
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Article, Illustration48 1973-03-21 4 Three-and-a-half-year-old Smidge jnas left without a home when her previous owMess went abroad. She hM keen anti-distempered and spayed. She is a good watch dog and affectionate too. If you wish to adopt her call at the SPCA, 151, Orchard Road or dial *****9. A T48 words
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Advertisement73 1973-03-21 4 ImmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmKm Gifts Far All Occasions... STERLING SILVER, E.P.N.S. WARE, 1 CRYSTAL WARE, HIGH CLASS WATCHES DIAMOND GEM SET ENGAGEMENT RINGS, WEOOING RINGS. ETERNITY RINGS 1 LANKA JEWELLERS (The House for Ceylon Gems) 20, BATTERY ROAD, TELEPHONE: 1 SINGAPORE-1. *****. fp m// *<- THE CLASHED CAN MOVE THIS FOR YOU Now73 words
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216 1973-03-21 5 Sunny Wee - Six of them were boys By Sunny Wee Traces of the drug methqua lone were found in the blood of seven people who died last year, sources revealed today. Six of them were boys and one an elderly man. The sources said this216 words
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Article58 1973-03-21 5 Nineteen final-year undergraduates of the University of Singapore and Nanyang University have started work with Esso under the company's 13week Students Vacation Employment Programme. Four of the students are from the Nanyang University's commerce and business administration department. The rest are from the University of Singapore's58 words
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Article48 1973-03-21 5 Mr. Chow Sow Yoong has been re-elected president of the Chinese Association. Other officials are: vicepresidents Messrs. Kiong Woon Kew, Lim Tee Seng, Chee Teck Chiang and Michael Lee Kon; secretary Mr. Ho Kee Seng, treasurer Mr. Mok Meng Kun, and auditor Mr. P.L. Chin.48 words
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Article55 1973-03-21 5 Mr. Kenneth Seah, president of the Institute of Public Relations, Singapore, will attend the Chinese YMCA Public Relation Club dinner and dance at Shangri-La Hotel on Saturday at 7.30 p.m. He will also present certificates to 50 students who have completed a PR course conducted by the55 words
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Article, Illustration121 1973-03-21 5 It certainly wasn't part of their itinerary but Malaysian tourists Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Chandrasegaran had a "historical" dinner when a Red Indian and several 19th Century ladies, complete with parasol, "dropped in." The couple were having dinner at the car park121 words
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367 1973-03-21 5 A doctor last night said that younger age groups Rarticularly should be discouraged from smoking. Speaking on the causes and prevention of lung cancer at the fifth National Medical Convention symposium on cancer at the Pathology lecture hall, Dr. J.M.J. Supramaniam, Medical Superintendent of367 words
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Article38 1973-03-21 5 The YWCA of Singapore will celebrate its 98th birthday arid world YWCA Day at the Shangri-La Hotel on April 26 at 8 p.m. Che Dah, wife of the Minister for Social Affairs, will attend.38 words
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Article16 1973-03-21 5 The Embassy of Pakistan here will remain closed on Friday to celebrate Pakistan Day.16 words
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Article31 1973-03-21 5 The Adult Education Board will begin a 12-week course on making handicraft animals at the River Valley Government Chinese Middle School in Jalan Kuala on Sunday from 9 a.m.31 words
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Advertisement52 1973-03-21 5 Visit our Ultra Modern new store at Supreme House WHERE BETTER BELTS ARE BUILT Bolder, Wider, Wilder than ever! The new breed of belts. vi: THE LEADING MENSWEAR TAILORS STORE OUTFITTERS 81. High Sire^t. Singapore 6. Tel ***** -2 Supreme House (Ground F ioor! Goodwood. Hilton. Raffles Hotels Coid Storage52 words
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Advertisement302 1973-03-21 5 Joanne Drew's Special woman in Singapore... Discover how really beautiful you can look! IT > New Beauty for your figure Under friendly supervision, using the most advanced slimming equipment exclusive to J.D.F.5.,. you'll be k amazed how rapidly your figure becomes firmer and more attrartiwp Thprp are a varipfv of302 words
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Miscellaneous153 1973-03-21 5 weatherl Temperatures in world cities yesterday: Hong Kong 25-19 C Manila 33-29 C Kuala Lumpur 34-23 C Tokyo 12- 2C Jakarta 32-24 C Talpeh 25-20 C Seoul 11- 5C Bangkok 35-26 C Naha 22-16 C London 15- 9C Paris 12- 4C Moscow 2- OC San Francisco 12- 6C New York153 words
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Miscellaneous266 1973-03-21 5 7^ V v J" Quiz object No. 221 No correct entries i received what is IT? Last Friday's quiz photograph showed a speaker. No one submitted a correct entry. Tomorrow's prizes will therefore be doubled. Do you know what today's quiz photograph No. 221 shows? If you do write or266 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration1213 1973-03-21 6 Harish Chandola - Harish Chandola reports from Hanoi Harish Chandola NORTH VIETNAM There is much talk these days of various rich nations, including the United States, providing funds lor the rebuilding of bombravaged North Vietnam ana healing its war wounds. But here nobody seems to be1,213 words
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Article, Illustration1269 1973-03-21 6 Gene Teo - SECOND OF A THREE PART SERIES By Gene Teo SINGAPORE The high level of economic activity experienced by Singapore in recent years will continue for this year, notes ECAFE's Econonomic Survey of Asia and the Far East, 1972. The report points out that1,269 words
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Article309 1973-03-21 6 VOICE OF THE PRESS What other Newspapers are saying: OUB NSPB IS STILL YOUNG From the criticisms made by MPs in Parliament rerently, it is apparent that many people are not satisfied with the standard of sports in the Republic. This expression of dissatisfaction is indeed a good309 words
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Article231 1973-03-21 7 Back after 1£ years Reuter New Delhi, Wednesday China has sent a new Charge d'Affaires to India after a lapse of nearly 18 months, Chinese embassy sources said here last night. The new official, Mr. Ma Mu Ming, arrived in the Indian capital a week agoReuter - 231 words
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Article41 1973-03-21 7 Ankara, Wednesday. Turkish police last night claimed to have broken an international smuggling ring after finding about three million liras (about $610,000) worth of contraband in an Istanbul hotel room. Police said they had detained 15 foreigners for questioning.41 words
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Article235 1973-03-21 7 Reuter Ottawa, Wednesday Canadian External Affairs Minister Mitchell Sharp said yesterday that all the information he received on his trip to South-East Asia "tends to confirm" that thousands of North Vietnamese troops had infiltrated the south. He told the House of Commons this was oneReuter - 235 words
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Article379 1973-03-21 7 But others support it Reuter Belfast, Wednesday Militant Protestant leader Mr. William Craig last night rejected Britain's plan for Northern Ireland and declared that his right-wing Ulster Vanguard Movement would make the proposals unworkable. But other moderate Protestant and Catholic political leaders cautiouslyReuter - 379 words
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Article204 1973-03-21 7 Reuter Geneva, Wednesday The Soviet Union said here yesterday the 25nation Geneva disarmament conference was wasting time instead of negotiating and blamed the United States and its allies for the deadlock. There was still no response from Washington to a draft convention for banning chemicalReuter - 204 words
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Article, Illustration103 1973-03-21 7 Ex-PcW Major Floyd Kushner o£ Danville, Virginia, carries son Michael, 6, whom he had never seen before as he walks his daughter Tonie Jean, 9. and his wife, Valeria (behind him) after he spoke with newsmen on his arrival in the United States. He103 words
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328 1973-03-21 7 United Press International Athens, Wednesday Club-swinging police yesterday stormed the Athens University Law School and dragged demonstrating studenis out by their hair, kicking and beating them. I'ne students, many screaming, sang the Greek national anthem. Hundreds of police took part in the assaultUnited Press International - 328 words
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Article63 1973-03-21 7 New Delhi, Wednesday.— Several newspapers across India were shut down yesterday as employees went on a one-day strike to demand higher wages. The strike has been called by the Indian Federation of Working Journalists and the All India Newspaper Employees Federation to press demands for a revision of63 words
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Article35 1973-03-21 7 Panama City, Wednesday —United States Ambassador, Mr. John Scali, told the UN Security Council yesterday that America had given more than US$lOO,OOO million in aid since the end of the Second World War.35 words
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Article140 1973-03-21 7 Reuter Turin, Wednesday. A brothel advertising its services among local priests with promises of "overall body massages In an atmosphere also suited to solitary meditation," has been closed down by police in this northern Italian city. Turin's vice squad raided the premises at the weekendReuter - 140 words
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Advertisement124 1973-03-21 7 jimmy has solved his problem at foil's ;V»-J There is no problem m tailoring that can t be solved at Vashi's. With so many years of experience in the tracie, <jooci results are achieved every time. Suits can be custom tailored from 595 00. trousers made to measure at S124 words
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Advertisement187 1973-03-21 7 Introducing Austin 1300 MKIII Rugged, reliable, rally proven. Systematic Improvement The Austin 1300 range is still way out ahead of all the others and we're keeping it that way. We don't make technical changes just to be different. But we do believe in Systematic Improvement Systematic Improvement is the continual187 words
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481 1973-03-21 8 Mr. Devan Nair, secretary-general of the NTUC, could not have given a better analysis of the leadership problem that Singapore faces in the coming years. The crux of the question is: How do we link the professional and technical elites, the potential481 words
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Article54 1973-03-21 8 J JJJjV by ISPY A friend's dog was recently killed by a lorry. A four-digit lottery fiend, he placed a bet on the dog's registration number. He did not win. The lorry driver did he betted on his lorry's number. Remark from the friend's wife: "Never54 words
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Article, Illustration984 1973-03-21 8 DICK WILSON - DICK WILSON "Bhie and black is beautiful, too," reads the advertisement for Levi's, with a picture of a black model showing off his blue jeans. The black 'revolution in America has taken several twists since I was last984 words
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Letters
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Article362 1973-03-21 8 DANIEL BREEN - DANIEL BREEN It is difficult to understand the assumptions made In your editorial: Nixon's Threat to Bomb Hanoi Again (March 17). You state: "Perhaps the best deterrent to communist aggression will be a strong South Vietnamese government buttressed by a determined commitment from the people to362 words
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Article58 1973-03-21 8 CORINNA DIEU (Mrs - CORINNA DIEU (Mrs). Public Relations Officer, Housing Development Board, Singapore, 2. We refer to Mr. Steven Lee's letter regarding illegal hawkers along Clarence Lane (NN. 10.3.73). Our Area Officers have looked into the matter and action has been taken against the unauthorised hawkers. Continued inspection bv our officers58 words
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Article145 1973-03-21 8 The Communications Minister's statement in Parliament (Straits Times, March 13). that his Ministry was not complacent about the bus services is welcomed. But his further statement that. "Sometimes too much attention is paid to socalled letters In the Press. Some letters are not genuine" is rather145 words
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Article177 1973-03-21 8 YIP WENG KEE - YIP WENG KEE for Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Social. Affairs, Singapore, 6. I refer to the article captioned Creche Act will Hit Housewives (New Nation, 8/3/73) and your editorial captioned An Act that Couid Backfire (New Nation, 10.3.73). Your readers may be assured that all the points raised177 words
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Article104 1973-03-21 8 KIAT TAN (Miss - KIAT TAN (Miss) Public Relations Officer, The Development Bank of Singapore Limited, Singapore, 1. We refer to the letter by Precious Form headlined Limited Copies of Forms (NN. March 10). We apologise for not being able to meet the request of Precious Form on March 2, 1973104 words
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Article51 1973-03-21 8 YEONG KUM KEE - YEONG KUM KEE Public Relations Officer. Ministry of National Development. Singapore, 2. We refer to the letter bv Half-Life captioned Prayer at Junction (New Nation of 8 h March, 1973). The equipment referred to were fittings for street lights. These haye now been removed by the authority51 words
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Article69 1973-03-21 8 LEONG LICK TIEN - LEONG LICK TIEN Public Relations Officer, Postal Services Department, Singapore. 1. I refer to the letter from Jeffers (NN, 3-3-73) captioned Overflowing Postbox. I thank the writer for bringing the matter to our attention and wish to inform him that action has been taken to clear the69 words
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Advertisement162 1973-03-21 8 Write to The Editor, New Nation. Locked Bag 15, GPO, Singapore, 1. Temptation to Slim Delicious to eat. Ideal for slimming. A calorie controlled diet that satisfies your hunger and is fortified with vitamins to keep you bouncy while you slim. CHOCOLATE CREAMS SUMMERS BSCIITS Eleven different delicious flavours. Tempt162 words
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Article, Illustration2450 1973-03-21 9 Pakir Singh - by Pakir Singh SINGAPORE'S opposition parties thundered aloud during the general election in September last year. They managed to secure nearly 30 per cent of the vote. But the post-election period has underlined their weak organisation and ineffective leadership dramatically. Nearly2,450 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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Article, Illustration156 1973-03-21 10 Share prices eon tinned to slide on the Stoek Exchanfe of Malaysia and Sinvspore yesterday. Though widely spread, trading was fenerally lh in, Jar dine Waugh's proposed acquisition of the Khinco group failed to attract business. Only a lot of 3001 was done at 128 the same as156 words
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Article20 1973-03-21 10 Tokyo, Wednesday.—Matsushita Electric Industries Co. Ltd. said It would start monochrome television set production in South Vietnam shortly.20 words
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283 1973-03-21 10 Reuter Port Moresby A group of prominent Singapore Malaysian, and Hong Kong businessmen will make a one week tour of Papua New Guinea startln gtomorrow, Chief Minister Michael Somare said yesterday. They will look at investment possibilities in the country, Mr. Somare said.Reuter - 283 words
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183 1973-03-21 10 The Singapore Manufacturers' Association has engaged an international public relations firm to promote its public image and internal relations. In announcing the appointment of the firm. Burson-Marsteller (S.E.A.) Pte Ltd. the SMA chairman, Mr. Lim Hong Keat, said yesterday: "This move is183 words
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Article36 1973-03-21 10 Bonn, Wednesday—West German Foreign Minister Walter Scheel will pay a four-day visit to Indonesia on April 26 and stop over in the Philippines, Australia and New Zealand on the return leg of his journey.36 words
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Article98 1973-03-21 10 Bonn, Weunesday.—European currency markets enjoyed another stable trading session yesterday following recent government measures to halt speculation against the US dollar. But the yen had soared to an effective 17 per cent revaluation against the dollar by close of trading on the foreign exchange market98 words
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320 1973-03-21 10 Singapore sawmillers may turn to the Philippines and New Guinea for supply of logs if the price of a variety now imported from Indonesia keeps spiralling. Sawmillers said the price of one type of meranti log had increased by more than 36 per cent320 words
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OVERSEAS STOCK EXCHANGE PRICES
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Article205 1973-03-21 10 Closing prices (in frans) yesterday: Paribas 215 (218) Indochine 256.80 260.50) Foncier 408 414.50) Printemps 143 (144.30) C.O.E. 480 489) Bull 68.70 69.80) Royal Dutch 187.70 (190.20) Michel in 2029 2020) Thomson 203 (205) C.F.P. 205.20 207) Rhone 181.70 (182.90) AIR 393 (386) Philips 88.80 (89.60) Suez 367 (365)205 words
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Article259 1973-03-21 10 Kyodo Stock prices edged up In early trading yesterday. The Dow Jones average of 225 blue chips on the Tokyo Stock Exchange closed the morning session up yen 8.35 at yen 5,131.89. With European money centers reopening calm on Monday, the stock market started on a steady tone. ButKyodo - 259 words
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Article62 1973-03-21 10 Closing prices cn the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday. UBS 4675 415 SBC 3900 H-20 Credit Suisse 3720 Swissair B. 652 3 Swiss Reinsurance 2620 —10 Winterthur B. 1790 —10 Juvena B. 2560 +10 Nestle B. 4260 —20 Ciba-Gelgy B. 2390 —10 Baby Roche ***** —75 Sandoz Reg. 3650 BBC62 words
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Article370 1973-03-21 10 United Press International Prices declined in sluggish trading yesterday on the New York Stock Exchange. The Dow Jones average of 30 blue chip industrial stocks was 2.63 lower at 949.43 at the closing bell. Standard and Poors 500stock index lost 0.37 to 111.80. and declines topped advances bvUnited Press International - 370 words
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Article246 1973-03-21 10 Prices at 11.30 a.m. today f Australian time). Abaleen 12 14 Do opts 04 Vz 06 AOD nil 13 Allstate 16 18 Amad 05 07 Aurora 14 nil Do opts 04 04 Yt Bamboo 05 OR Beach 40 45 Bounty Oil 01 Ol'.i Bridge 20 21 Castlereagh 06 Ofity246 words
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Article34 1973-03-21 10 Dow Jones closing stock averages on the New York Exchange yesterday. 30 industrials 949.43 (off 2.63); 20 transport 194.60 (up 1.32). 15 utilities 108.83 (off 0.45). 65 stocks 299.14 (Off 0.21).34 words
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124 1973-03-21 10 Washington, Wednesday —Us motor-car and truck manufacturers ranked first, second and fifth and Japan producers third and fourth in the world motor vehicle production race last year, according to a survey by Wards Automotive Reports. General Motors of the United States bad124 words
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Advertisement81 1973-03-21 10 ft > NEW NATION TOPS FOR TELEVISION WATCHERS What's on television tonight? The quickest and best way to find out is to look up New Nation's easy to find backpage TV guide. It's there in the same spot every day. And every Saturday there's an informative television column providing you81 words
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Miscellaneous71 1973-03-21 10 SHORT RIBS ■15.., SNIFFY I *T I By Frank O'Neal BEAVER w m w KNIOVJ. "TVAAT'6 A UOT £A6»ER SAID "THAN COME. >*Y VSffl by George Fett AIOD U)ATCH t U6 TELEVISION ANDY CAPP SORRY I'M A bAV > LATE, PET BUT NOU < <NOW WHAT ITS LIKE TRA/ELLIN* THESE71 words
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TREND
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Article, Illustration340 1973-03-21 11 Watch it! Don't let time lag on your hands. The wrist watch has taken on a stark bold face to keep in touch with the fashion revolution. Time has certainly seen several changes. Time was when removable straps in a wide range340 words
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1157 1973-03-21 11 TRISH SHEPPARD - TRISH SHEPPARD "One of the most disturbing changes in the Australian drug scene is that only three or four years ago most of the heroin addicts told me that they had started out on soft drugs, probably mariJuna, and progressed to heroin, now they1,157 words
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783 1973-03-21 11 Mike Bingham - From Mike Bingham Melbourne Herald Britain's abortion laws, hailed on its introduction five years ago as a pioneering piece of social legislation, is now under fire from many sides. Pressure is mounting for sweeping changes to the law and to the way It isMelbourne Herald - 783 words
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222 1973-03-21 11 Italy Is a country where the Unlikely Is likely to happen, but no one could have foreseen this unlikely story of liquor. Italy is now the third largest foreign consumer of scotch whisky In the word, preceded only by the United States and llTance. Not222 words
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Advertisement277 1973-03-21 11 /H4KE LIFE EASIER witti 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 increase277 words
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751 1973-03-21 12 AUSTRALIAN FEATURE A NEW NATION PRESENTATION Australia has always had a close relationship with Singapore., However, over the past 20 years there has been a noticeable strengthening of these ties. Evidence of this strengthening is to be found in many aspects of the two nations'751 words
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322 1973-03-21 12 The individual requirements of its overseas customers are a prime concern of the Australian motor industry—not only the manufacturers of motor cars but even more specifically, the spare parts, garage equipment and accessories manufacturers. They make spare parts and components for cars which322 words
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Article, Illustration180 1973-03-21 12 The Australian canning industry has undergone remarkable consolidation and modernisation in the past 20 years. Production in the iruit and vegetable canning lines has more tban doubled in these years, no mean effort considering that even in those days Australia was a leader in180 words
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Article, Illustration621 1973-03-21 12 Skilled workers are difficult to replace and Australian industry has grown round the concept that its workers must be protected from injury. Because of this necessity Australia has built up a large and thriving industry which manufactures and supplies a huge list of industrial621 words
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Advertisement158 1973-03-21 12 ,Q A CD' T/S '/A. REPCO 4 i. I /L I Servicing the automotive world from the world's most comprehensive range of automotive products. Repco the Australian company which manufactures engine, brake and transmission parts, accessories, hand and machine tools and service equipment has world-wide distribution of quality auto components158 words
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Advertisement341 1973-03-21 13 I ...then waste CA/er 60/. Or lay heuga lux carpet tiles Consider the facts. With ordinary carpet, traffic lanes eventually appear. Simply because about 40% of the carpet takes most of the wear. Result? 60% of 'good'carpet is wasted; replaced unnecessarily. With Heuga carpet tiles, you simply rotate the tiles341 words
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Article, Illustration985 1973-03-21 14 AUSTRALIAN FEATURE A NEW NATION PRESENTATION One of the most effective ways of increasing productivity—axid consequently reducing costs Is the use of mechanical handling equipments for handling goods and products. In this field Australia has a very wide range of equipment available for985 words
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319 1973-03-21 14 When the United States astronauts went to the moon and back Australian Industry played more than a small part In controlling their journey for Australia was chosen as the site of two of the three main tracking stations to guide the319 words
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Advertisement212 1973-03-21 14 Everybody loves the taste of Australian butter. It's the best butter in the world, full of the natural goodness your body needs every day to be fit and healthy. When you buy butter, cheese and ghee, look for the map of Australia on the packet. It guarantees you're buying the212 words
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Advertisement544 1973-03-21 15 SYLVIA KHO BRIDAL And Beauty Salon Opens CVi Sunday for youi convenience. Make your appoint* ment for* hairstyling, facials Of wedding gowns. Dressmaking-sew your own dresses in 12 easy lessons at $5 per lesson. Phone ***** S'pore. GIT SMART! UNIFORMS For All Your Employees Male/Female, By Singapore Uniforms Manufacturers, specialising544 words
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Advertisement471 1973-03-21 15 HEW PROSPERITY ELECTRICAL (PTE) LTD. T.V. Washing Machine Rental Prompt Service without deposit Special Discounts for Cash Payment. Easy Hire Purchase Terms for Hi-Fi Stereo Radios, Radiograms, Tape-Recorders, Transitors, Records, Etc., 351 Bedok Rd., S'pore 16 *****4 Branch: 307 Shaw Centre *****2 NEW SPECIAL SPRAY-PAINT-ING, repair and installation airconditioners, refrigerators471 words
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Advertisement404 1973-03-21 15 SMALL FACTORY, GODOWN or Assembly Plant (or Part) for Woodwork Industry. Phone Details To *****8. FOR SALE SECONDHAND FORK LIFTS (6 Toyotas) 2 used Bedford lorries, 5 sling hooks and 2,500 pieces used pallets. Also one Peugeot '504' registered late 1971 in good running condition. Those interested please contact Mr.404 words
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Advertisement491 1973-03-21 15 NfW 2-STOREY TERRACE HOUSI at Green Lone off Tanjong Kotonfl. 3-Bedroom flat ot Newton/ Thomson Rood. 4-Bedroom semidetached ot Hoppy Estate. Tel: OHice *****2, Home *****5. MAISONETTE FOR SALE in District 9. 3 levels, 4 bedrooms, suspended swimmingpool etc. Due for completion December 1973 Price: $300,000 0.n.0. TELEPHONE: *****0/*****2 for491 words
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Advertisement569 1973-03-21 15 FCMALI BOOK-KEEPER oble to keep complete occounts, correspond independently. Apply in own handwriting with photograph (nonreturnable) to P.O. Box 64, Queen d street, S'pore. w GAMMON (S'PORE) SON. BHD. 1. CIVIL ENGINEER A (For sewers and water supply Experienced In organising the P installation of foul sewers, 3 water* supply569 words
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Advertisement255 1973-03-21 15 INTER-ROYAL HEALTH CENTRE I H. Massoge, Souna/Steam Both Also Hydro Massoge ond use of Gym. Hotel Royal, Newton Rood, Tel: *****1 Ext. 131 Daily 10 E WHAT CAN A FIRST-CLASS Tcilor Do When You Buy Him Second-Closs Material? Switch to the Latest Twigtex Double-Knit Two-Way Stretch, Wosh And Wear. Sole255 words
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Article, Illustration645 1973-03-21 16 Dennis Chia - By Dennis Chia Anglo-Chinese School's Seah Huay Kang made an impressive start in the National Schools tennis tournament which began yesterday. He brushed aside Goh Puay Tong 6-0, 6-2 and became the first player to enter the second round when he beat Alex Chacko645 words
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Article199 1973-03-21 16 SOFTBALL National Schools championships (Crescent Girls School, 4 p.m.) TENNIS National Schools championships (Tanglin GHQ, 2 p.m.). BADMINTON National Schools individual (SB A Hall, 2 p.m.) HOCKEY National schools c'ships; Boys A—ACS v Aljunied Vocational, Swiss Cottage v St. Patrick's (SCC); St. Joseph's v Gan Eng Seng, Raffles199 words
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Article241 1973-03-21 16 London, Wednesday Thirtyone acceptors were announced yesterday for the Irish Sweeps Lincoln Handicap, first leg of the English 'Spring double' races. The race is to be run over one mile at (1350 GMT) on Saturday. It is worth a total of £10,230 with the winning owner241 words
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Article260 1973-03-21 16 From Blue Peter in Ipoh Game Prince (Samry Kadir) showed Impressive form in a gallop with Ohio here this morning. Breaking from the 4f the two stable-mates steadily clapped on the pace to run the last 3f in 37 2/5, with Game Prince striding out260 words
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Article167 1973-03-21 16 London, Wednesday Indonesian badminton star Rudy Hartono attempts to win the men's singles title for a record sixth time in succession at the 63rd AllEngland championships here today with his confidence shaken following two recent defeats. The 23-year-old Jakarta student was crushed 15-5, 15-2167 words
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Article, Illustration247 1973-03-21 16 Irene Lee of St. Margaret's cleared her first round hurdle when she defeated Chan Choy Ping of Chinese Girls' 11-5, 11-1 in the opening day of the Schools' national individual championships at Guillemard Road yesterday. Goh Soon Cheng of Sin Min High was givenPicture below by Ali Yusoff - 247 words
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Article1092 1973-03-21 16 JEFFREY LOW - mm WITH JEFFREY LOW A mixture of anger and happiness has filled our minds during the last seven days as Singapore's foot bailers lure back the crowds to support the game enthusiastically. There was happiness in our 3-1 win over Selangor Malays in tiie sultan's Gold1,092 words
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Article76 1973-03-21 16 Manchester, England.— Wednesday Manchester United, the English First Division soccer club, could face a £78,000 bill over the dismissal last December of their manager Prank OTarrell. Mr. OTarrell's lawyers said yesterday that they had Issued a writ claiming damages of £40,000, representing the manager's salary for the remaining76 words
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Miscellaneous121 1973-03-21 16 DR. KILDARE by Ken Bald < YOU'RE SUG6ESTING I TAKE THE JOB AS HEAD OF THE I CL/NIC AND THEN "HIRE* SCMEBOOY TO CO MY JOB FOR ME -< P- fSBTI7/ 7 the BUCK'S A y"i\ time-HONORED WAY r* I V T LICK A problem, J U KILDARE. i w121 words
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Article, Illustration482 1973-03-21 17 Dennis Chia - By Dennis Chia Raffles Instituition clinched a place in the semi-final when its "A" boys scored a 18-2 victory over Bukit Merah in the National schools softball tournament at Grange Road yesterday. RI has completed all Its matches while Buklt Merah meets Serangoon Garden SchoolPicture by Philip Lim - 482 words
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Article65 1973-03-21 17 Berne, Wednesday. A world flyweight title flght in Bangkok between Chartchai Chionoi of Thailand and Fritz Chervet of Switzerland has been postponed until May 17 because of a rib injury suffered by the Swiss, his manager said here yesterday. Chionoi, holder of the World Boxing Association (WBA)65 words
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251 1973-03-21 17 London, Wednesday. Arsenal continued their march towards their third successive English Football Association Cup final when they beat London rivals Chelsea 2-1 in a quarterfinal replay here last night. Chelsea went ahead with a headed goal by Peter Houseman, but Alan Ball (penalty) and251 words
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244 1973-03-21 17 Hyderabad, Wednesday— After the achievements of Mushtaq Mohammad and Intikhab Alam for Pakistan here yesterday, the possibility of defeat for England still lingered in the second Test. At the close this evening Pakistan were 561 for nine, a first Innings lead of 74,244 words
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Article354 1973-03-21 17 Pointe-Plerre, Wednesday Trinidad's last wicket partnership pair of Imtlaz All and Raphlck Jumadeen defied the Australian tourists for 43 minutes yesterday to draw the four-day match at Guaracara Park. The locals were faced with the difficult task of needing 322 runs in 215 minutes off354 words
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636 1973-03-21 17 NANCY KOH - IT S A WOMAN'S WORLD with NANCY KOH There are four young ladles in Singapore who have dared enter the men's squash domain to show that the fairer sex can offer some challenge in this field. They are Muriel Hockinf, Helen Chinchen, Marion Harris636 words
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Article57 1973-03-21 17 New York, Wednesday.— Kareen Abdul-Jabbar and Oscar Robertson combined for 52 points on Monday night and led the Milwaukee Bucks to the National Basketball Associations Midwest Division title, dropping the Detroit Pistons, 118-99. The victory clinched the division title with five games left. It was57 words
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Miscellaneous256 1973-03-21 17 NEW NATION CROSSWORD 10 Embrace. 11 Offer an excuse. 12 Juicy fruit. 13 Weights heavily (on). 21 Heath, for one 22 Nobles. 26 Road-building machine 27 Hebrew lyre. 28 Diminutive suffix 29 Rugged rock. 30 Cricket sound. 32 Started to smile. 33 Asiatic palm 34 Lady Jane 35 Piscine lives256 words
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Article, Illustration43 1973-03-21 18 Thai beauty Miss Phannie Thavipal is a girl going places. Young and vivacious, it is no wonder she decided on an airline job. She is working in Singapore Airlines' ticketing office in Bangkok. Her hobbies are dancing and badminton.43 words
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Article122 1973-03-21 18 TODAY Is Wednesday, March 21, the 80th day of 1973 with 285 to follow. THE MOON; Approach ing its last quarter. THE MORNING STARS: Venus, Mars, Mercury and Jupiter. THE EVENING STAR: Saturn. Those born on this date are under the sign of Aries. German composer Johann Sebastian Bach122 words
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496 1973-03-21 18 Derrick Tay - ...TO SHOW 'SUPERIORITY' By Derrick Tay I have a suspicion that there is an inherent urge in everyone to be a snob. We don't really care what we're snobbish about Just as long as we are snobs. Somehow it gives us great pleasure to496 words
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86 1973-03-21 18 A businessman about to clinch a deal has the emotions of a cannibal, and faces the threat of nervous diarrhoea, chronic Insomnia and stomach butterflies. Leading psychiatrist Dr. James Wright of London says he has come to this conclusion after a study of the problems86 words
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Article62 1973-03-21 18 MEI LIN: It Is good that the Cabinet has done itself justice by deciding on pay rises for its members. After all, everybody else has got his pay rise. AH FOOK: More people may want „to be ministers now but, of course, there will be many opportunists. The62 words
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Advertisement487 1973-03-21 18 Insurance and Security In today's rapidly changing world, the consequences of risks can be very appalling. That's why you need a certain amount of protection for the future. And, Public Life is concerned with this problem and the future. Why don't you ease your load of worries on them they487 words
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Miscellaneous374 1973-03-21 18 5 Singapore 3.00 Opening and Housewives' Matinee—Murder In The Theatre (Mandarin film. Pt. I—Rpt.) 3.45 A Diary of Events in Singapore this Week (C) 3.50 Sadhangai Oli: Indian Classical Dance, featuring Jayaletchumi Raman (Rpt.) 4.05 Days of Our Lives 4.45 Close. 6.05 Opening and Touche Turtle 6.30 News in Brief374 words
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Miscellaneous59 1973-03-21 18 FM STEREO 6.00 Opeping Anncts. 6.10 Sunset Serenade 6.30 News 6.40 Public Service Anncts. 6.45 Share Market Report 7.00 Programme Summary 7.10 Classical Requests 8.00 News 8.10 Public Service Anncts. 8.15 Mandarin Pops by the RTS Orchestra 8.45 Light Music from Prance 9.15 A Voice in Music 9.45 Maestro on59 words
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Miscellaneous465 1973-03-21 18 Trust your lucky star IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today you are a patient individual and one whose patience is likely to be tested very often. Talented and determined, you should have little difficulty attaining the objectives you seek —if you ate willing to wait a long time for the465 words
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