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Title Section15 1971-03-25 1 THE SINGAPORE herald No, 209 Singapore Thursday, March 25. 1971 MC(P) No. 2525 15 CENTS15 words
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Article34 1971-03-25 1 DAKAR, Wed. Sierra Leone Premier Siaka Stevens visited Conakry today, Guinean President Ahmed Sekou Toure announced over Radio Conakry monitored here. The Guinean leader pledged his Government's unqualified support for Dr. Stevens. AFPAFP - 34 words
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Article, Illustration425 1971-03-25 1 Siaka gains upper hand COUP LEADER UNDER ARREST FREETOWN, Wed. The Prime Minister of Sierra Leone, Dr. Siaka Stevens, ousted from office yesterday by his own Army commander, said today he was back m control. He broke a silence maintained since yesterday's coup and counter-coup here to announce over theAP; AFP - 425 words
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264 1971-03-25 1 Urgent talks over Yahya's climb down DACCA, Wed. West Pakistani politicians were engaged today m urgent talks when President Yahya Khan's intention to proclaim virtual autonomy for East Pakistan, reported by AFP yesterday, became known to minor political parties. The proclamation, drafted by the President's legal advisers after consultation withAFP - 264 words
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101 1971-03-25 1 LONDON, Wed. An unprecedented sitting of Britain's House of Commons ended at 11 minutes after noon today after an all-night session during which the Government pushed through the last clause of its anti-strike legislation. Relays of Labour members opposed to the Bill and Government101 words
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IN BRIEF
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Article69 1971-03-25 1 A POWER failure at the Orchard Theatre interrupted the screening last night of the film On A Clear Day You Can See Forever starring Barbra Streisand and Yves Montand. Power was restored a< midnight and the show was resumed for a few patrons who had69 words
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Article36 1971-03-25 1 PARIS: Lieut.-General Alain de Boissieu son-in-law of the late Gen. de Gaulle, was today promoted to full general and appointed Army Commander-in-Chief from May 1. He will replace Gen. Emile Cantarel, who has reached retirement age.36 words
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Article32 1971-03-25 1 BANGKOK: The United States will provide Thailand with US$10 million worth of rails for building a strategic railway line between the naval base of Sattahip, on the Gulf of Siam, and Bangkok.32 words
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Article26 1971-03-25 1 PARIS: The North Vietnamese delegation today called off the 108th weekly session of the Vietnam peace talks to protest against American air attacks on North Vietnam.26 words
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Article27 1971-03-25 1 PARIS: Trucks blocked super highways serving Paris and two other major French cities today in a protest against what the truckers claim is Government discrimination against them.27 words
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Article25 1971-03-25 1 LONDON: British Leyland today announced price increase from 2V% to 7 per cent for their Austin, Morris Wolseley and Triumph sports cars beginning April 1.25 words
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Article21 1971-03-25 1 LONDON: The Foreign Office has announced that new talks will begin next month to determine Britain's future relationship with the Brunei.21 words
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Article, Illustration248 1971-03-25 1 Full house for Silver Star troupe THESE are some of the dancers of the Hong kong Silver Star cultural troupe who played to capacity crowds at the Stadium Negara m Kuala Lumpur last night. They are seen performing the Harvest Dance. The 68-strong troupe is made up of entertainers and248 words
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PARLIAMENT
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193 1971-03-25 1 A pledge on visit passes for those with families here HOME Affairs Minister Dr Wong Lin Ken promised last night to rationalise the system of granting visit passes to Malaysian citizens with families living here. He had earlier heard complaints and suggestions from a number of MPs on the problems193 words
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267 1971-03-25 1 Check on cash of Customs men at Causeway ANTI-GRAFT ORDER THE Government is taking "all possible steps" to ensure there is no corruption among Customs officers at the Causeway. Minister of State for Finance Tang See Chim told Parliament yesterday that senior officers had been told to check the amount267 words
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133 1971-03-25 1 SAIGON, Wed. Big U.S. Cl 3o cargo planes landed at the Khe Sanh airstrip bringing m fuel and ammunition for units still operating m the frontier region, but they were being loaded for return to rear bases with equipment no longer needed. Associated133 words
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Advertisement13 1971-03-25 1 QUALITY IS OUR BUSINESS mtS^JEk iMamMnt miMMlo2n| i V '""nn*"'* Estd. 1904 FRAMROZ13 words
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Miscellaneous11 1971-03-25 1 WEATHER outlook for Singapore from 9 am to noon today: Fair.11 words
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1431 1971-03-25 2 ALAN WATKINS - Population and politics in Britain ALAN WATKINS From m London IN politics, as m everything else, there are fashions. The bomb is succeeded by Vietnam, which is m turn succeeded by apartheid. Participation is supplanted by pollution. I will predict the next topic on the list: it is population As1,431 words
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Letter157 1971-03-25 2 Send me back to South India I CAME to this country about 50 years ago and worked m different occupations. I am now 70-years-old. I cannot do any work. I am not a Singapore citizen and am not eligible for any Social Welfare aid. Recently, I wrote to the Commissioner157 words
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Letter58 1971-03-25 2 AT 2.05 p.m. on March 19, I hailed a taxi m front of the People's Park Complex to go to High Street. The taximan told me: "It's too near. I am not going." Now, isn't there a law about taxis not being allowed to refuse fares? To make matters worse,58 words
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481 1971-03-25 2 RECENTLY, it was announced that an action committee had been set up by Sikhs m the Singapore University to study the social, religious and cultural problems of the Sikhs m Singapore. A seminar is to be held on April 17 and 18. Permit me,481 words
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198 1971-03-25 2 EVERYONE knows that prices of foodstuffs and other household consumer goods have been going up. Those who try to show with statistics that there has only been a small rise m the cost of living today can't be living m the same198 words
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160 1971-03-25 2 I JUST received not one but two offers of composition notices from the traffic police for alleged traffic offences committed m May 1970. The infuriating fact is that it took the traffic police ten months to send the notices whereas compound payment is160 words
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Letter178 1971-03-25 2 I FOUND D.D. Chelliah's letter (S.H. March 23) rather amusing. Does he not know that there is no need for the Registry of Vehicles to spend unnecessary money on postage and time to send out reminders to motorists about their road tax? It is common practice for a good motorist178 words
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THE SINGAPORE HERALD
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Article488 1971-03-25 2 THE invasion of Laos amounts to a serious defeat for the South Vietnamese and a challenge to the invincibility of American air power. Hanoi's losses have also been considerable, but they will be borne more easily m the knowledge that Saigon's morale has been damaged.488 words
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Article, Illustration202 1971-03-25 3 A future in glass artifacts —expert A THRIVING industry m making glass artifacts can be set up m Singapore, according to Mr. Lim Kok Wah, 27, the chief instructor m the Adult Education Board's glass-blowing course. The 12-week course, the first of its kind, started last Saturday. Its eight students202 words
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68 1971-03-25 3 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong has presented credentials to the new Malaysian High Commissioner to Singapore, Inche Abdullah Ali. Inche Abdullah succeeds Tan Sri Abdul Jamai Latiff, who is now Ambassador to France. Before his appointment, Inche Abdullah was the Chief of Protocol68 words
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72 1971-03-25 3 THE suspect who slipped away unnoticed from Kandang Kerbau police station on Monday surrendered the following day. In a magistrates' court yesterday, Chou Jit Sou, 31, was sentenced to 18 months' jail for attempting to steal a wallet from a passenger m a bus72 words
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71 1971-03-25 3 TRAINEES at the Hotel and Catering Training School m Tanglin Road will soon be practising their culinary ideas with some of the latest kitchen appliances. The appliances are to be supplied by a British firm which specialises m catering equipment. They will arrive m Singapore71 words
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Article, Illustration24 1971-03-25 3 "The boss dislikes seeing anyone sit around doing nothing. Why not sweep up while you wait to be interviewed for a job?"24 words
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209 1971-03-25 3 A MAGISTRATE told a couple who had failed to send their five children to school that they were lucky for not being jailed. Mr. Chiam Boon Keng said this during a maintenance case yesterday m which G.P. Pragasam, a tyre-209 words
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123 1971-03-25 3 Court acquits man who stopped car in middle of the road CASHIER Choo Kin, 26, stopped his car suddenly m the middle of the road m Woodlands because he suffered an asthma attack on Sept. 9 last year. His friend, Ng Ah Cha, who was with him, made him rest123 words
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109 1971-03-25 3 Japan wants Watanabe to head ADB again TOKYO, Wed. The Government has decided to recommend Mr. Takeshi Watanabe as president of the Asian Development Bank for the second consecutive five-year term and has begun seeking other participating nations' co-operation m his re-election. The election will be held at the Bank'sAFP - 109 words
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Article55 1971-03-25 3 KUCHING, Wed. Three senior officers of the Kuching Port Authority will attend a two-day seminar on Ports and Shipping at the University of Singapore beginning on Friday. They are the authority's secretary/accountant Mr. Chou Chii Ming, and Mr. Michael Minchin Aman and Mr. William Foo Hiap55 words
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Article, Illustration117 1971-03-25 3 Hey little girl, you're top of the class MISS Tsien Jiuan Jiuan (above) of St. Nicholas Girls 1 School was picked as the most outstanding student m Chinese primary schools for 1970 m a contest organised by Nanyang Siang Pau and two teachers* unions. Four other students from the pre-university117 words
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Article64 1971-03-25 3 A LABOURER, Ho Chee Keong, 20, was sentenced to 18 months' jail by a district court yesterday for breaking into a shop m Peng Gee Road on Feb. 16 and stealing $300 cash and 22 tins of drinks and cigarettes worth a total of $251. Ho,64 words
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183 1971-03-25 3 Drive on to recruit 500 police constables MALAYSIANS CAN ALSO APPLY POLICE have launched a new drive to recruit about 500 young men and women constables. Malaysian citizens may also apply. According to a police source, Malaysians will have equal opportunities for promotion to higher ranks. This will depend on183 words
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Article51 1971-03-25 3 DEAF MUTE Teo Ah Cheng, 17, of Lorong Tai Seng, was killed m Airport Road on the night of Jan. 27 m a gang clash between two rival secret societies, the coroner's court was told yesterday. A verdict of murder by person or persons unknown was51 words
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109 1971-03-25 3 A MAGISTRATE ordered the confiscation of a man's car yesterday after he admitted carrying 800 lb. of dutiable monosodium glutamate m the boot. Dog breeder, Lim Ngak Kwang, 21, of Jalan Trus, Johore Bahru, indicated to Customs officers at the Woodlands checkpoint on109 words
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Article68 1971-03-25 3 KOTA KINABALU, Wed. A $5.2 million multi-storey hospital is to be built m Beaufort, m the interior residency, during the Second Malaysia Plan. This was stated by the Interior Divisional Public Works Department engineer, Mr Robert Jackson, when briefing the State Minister of Communications and Works, Dato68 words
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211 1971-03-25 4 A 10-MEMBER Singapore trade mission will leave for Rome m June for a 15-day visit to "develop closer commercial ties between the two countries." Announcing this yesterday Dr. G. Modugno, the Italian Trade Commissioner, here, said this was the first time that211 words
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108 1971-03-25 4 AIR-INDIA has implemented strict security measures for all its flights from Singapore to India, according to a reliable source yesterday. The source said that baggage bound for New Delhi and Bombay was being checked by the airline's own security officers since last Wednesday. These108 words
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Article, Illustration374 1971-03-25 4 A switch to containers: Another satisfied shipper SINGAPORE manufacturers art? beginning to move more of their exports out by containers. And this trend is likely to continue as long as there are satisfied people like Mr. C.K. Hwang, managing director of Hwa Hong Manufacturing Company, who has just shipped a374 words
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Article56 1971-03-25 4 STEVEDORE Ng Ah Kow was granted a decree nisi by the High Court yesterday because of his wife's desertion. Ng told the court that Madam Tan Geok Kee left him two years after their marriage m Oct. 1960. He tried several times to look for her56 words
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115 1971-03-25 4 'All-rounder in vice' is divorced by his wife A FACTORY worker told the High Court yesterday that her husband was an "all-rounder m vice" and would assault her whenever she asked him to pay the house rent. Madam Yeo Geek Eng said that since her marriage to taxi driver Ng115 words
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187 1971-03-25 4 A SALESMAN told the High Court yesterday that his wife threw out his clothes and asked him to get out of the house after he questioned her about her affair with an accountant of a shipping company. Robert Slow C187 words
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141 1971-03-25 4 GOVERNMENT TREATED ME WELL, SAYS FREED DETAINEE THE Government has released Mr. Goh Peng Fong, 39, a former vice-president of the Shang Hwa School Old Boys' Association, after 14 months of political detention. Mr. Goh issued a public statement yesterday m which he said that while under detention at the141 words
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93 1971-03-25 4 MARRIAGE ON ROCKS: FATHER-IN-LAW BLAMED A LIBRARIAN told the High Court yesterday that his father-in-law was responsible for the failure of his marriage. Mr. Wong Kit Leng, who works m a lawyers' firm, said that his father-in-law instigated his wife, Tan Ah Heng, to disobey him while they were living93 words
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Article, Illustration11 1971-03-25 4 LAFF A DAY I "Guess what the Highway Department is doing?"11 words
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IN PARLIAMENT YESTERDAY
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Article, Illustration557 1971-03-25 4 Chew Loy Khoon; Martin Lim - Chew Loy Khoon Martin Lim REPORTERS: I THE GOVERNMENT is looking into "the pros and cons" of the whole question of bonus payments whether to legislate for more or to substitute higher wages. Finance Minister Hon Sui Sen told Parliament yesterday: "The557 words
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239 1971-03-25 4 THE NUMBER of illegal immigrants does not constitute a social or security threat to Singapore, Home Affairs Minister Dr. Wong Lin Ken said yesterday. Answering a question by Thomson MP Ang Nam Piau, the Minister said 119 illegal immigrants were detained between239 words
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120 1971-03-25 4 An English query- a Mandarin reply AN MP asked a question yesterday m English and received a reply m Mandarin. Dr. Augustine Tan (Whampoa) had queried the smaller allocation this year for the work of the Singapore AntiTuberculosis Association. Mr. Chan Chee Seng, Parliamentary Secretary for Social Affairs, started to120 words
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117 1971-03-25 4 THE Government is to develop 20 opens paces into parks-c urn -play grounds within the next year Parliament was told yesterday. The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of National Development, Mr. Ho Cheng Choon, said this m answer to a question117 words
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Article, Illustration329 1971-03-25 5 PAYA Lebar MP Tay Boon Too told Parliament yesterday that some community centre officials at the National Youth Training Institute were ordered to "get rugged." They were even made to run, he said Long-serving staff of the People's Association particularly found the going rough.329 words
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296 1971-03-25 5 MP: Not enough is done for charity homes AN MP complained yesterday that not enough was being done for voluntary institutions for children while the Republic's economy was booming. "We are spending millions of dollars on economic development, $6 million to subsidise a shipyard and $4.5 million on a bird296 words
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Article31 1971-03-25 5 CRANE operator Neo Kirn Tian of Kampong Bahru was killed when a car which was being lifted by a crane fell on him m Pulau Bukom on Tuesday afternoon.31 words
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150 1971-03-25 5 THE MINISTER of State for Finance, Mr. Tang See Chim has rejected a suggestion that people should be charged a fee for late renewal of radio and television licences instead of a compound fine. The suggestion came from Mr. Ng Yeow Chong(Mountbatten)150 words
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113 1971-03-25 5 THE GOVERNMENT is to spend $262,400 for the next financial year 1971/72 an increase of $62,400 to seek the help of international advisers, experts and consultants m various projects. Finance Minister Hon Sui Sen told Parliament yesterday that for 1970/71 about :to113 words
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528 1971-03-25 5 SINGAPORE is joining m the "big league" m the shipbuilding business and the Government is subsidising Jurong Shipbuilders Pte. Ltd., a joint Singapore-Japanese venture, to the tune of $6 million m the coming financial year. Finance Minister Hon Sui Sen told Parliament528 words
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Article24 1971-03-25 5 PENANG, Wed. A teacher, Inche Ahmad Ghani, has been elected chairman of the Penang branch of the Malaysian Association of Youth Clubs.24 words
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Miscellaneous36 1971-03-25 5 BEETLE BAILEY By Mort Walker Ml, MOAA! NICE TO SEE I NICE TO SEE AND YOU MUST v gr-E (BE6T16/J A Ml, DAD/ you A<3AlN, y V iOU 1OO, €>\K> SB GfiXGe&VOGr J i-iOW VVHcf P.£36 words
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363 1971-03-25 6 KUANTAN, Wed. A company has been formed to develop a multi-million dollar tourist complex and casino on Pulau Tioman off the Pahang coast. The company, Island Tours, initiated by the Pahang State Development Corporation, is now negotiating with a number of overseas financiers363 words
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Article44 1971-03-25 6 PENANG, Wed. It is now confirmed that the former Deputy Chief Minister, Inche Harun Sirat, will be nominated for Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly when it reconvenes on April 12. The Chief Minister, Dr. Lim Chong Eu, announced this today.44 words
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Article179 1971-03-25 6 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Narcotics are believed to be processed In Malaysia by "backyard manufacturers" with the help of foreign experts and exported to other countries, the DirectorGeneral of Medical Services, Tan Sri (Dr.) Mohamed Din bin Ahmad said today. He was briefing the Prime Minister, Tun179 words
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234 1971-03-25 6 Jailed: Man who lived on wife's immoral earnings KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Ang Boon Seong, 37, who lived with a woman for 10 years and later lived on her immoral earnings was jailed today for nine months by the magistrates' court here. Ang of Jalan Pasar pleaded guilty to living m234 words
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Article37 1971-03-25 6 IPOH, Wed. The People's Progressive Party is to amend its constitution m view of the recent amendments to the Federal Constitution prohibiting public discussion on sensitive issues, its vice-president, Mr. Khong Kok Vat, said today.37 words
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91 1971-03-25 6 FOUR youths armed with knives robbed Loh Kirn Seng, 31, of Yio Chu Kang Road, and his girl friend, Miss Foo Tlew Cheng, 20, of $150, a watch and a gold chain valued at $113 at a bus stop m Kensington Road on91 words
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Article20 1971-03-25 6 THE body of a month-old baby was found at a garbage dumping ground m Tampines Road yesterday afternoon.20 words
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Article410 1971-03-25 6 Six-in-one map today TODAY'S map shows six routes to be operated by the United Bus Company (colour yellow) when the reorganised transport system is introduced on April 11. Service No. 172 Lim Chu Kang Road (end) Prince Edward Road: Lim Chu Kang Road, Chua Chu Kang Road, Upper Bukit Timah410 words
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204 1971-03-25 6 KLANG, Wed. The Alliance executive secretary, Mr. Michael Chen, said the Chinese should come out and vote during the Kapar parliamentary by-election on April 3 to show that they were still a "united lot." He told an Alliance rally at Kapar, 10 miles204 words
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Article214 1971-03-25 7 Nazis join surf team demo SYDNEY, Wed. Police were caught by surprise as jack-booted Neo-Nazis clashed with placard waving antiapartheid demonstrators m a short but vicious brawl over the arrival here of the South African surf team. The violence flared at Kings-rord-Smith airport domestic terminal as a group of aboutAP - 214 words
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159 1971-03-25 7 TEL AVIV, Wed —Premier Golda Meir met with U.S. Ambassador Walworth Barbour last night amid growing certainty that Israel planned to outline to Washington some of its territorial wants. Sources close to the Cabinet said Israel appeared ready to tell Washington "m theAP - 159 words
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Article101 1971-03-25 7 It's a mad, mad, World THE HAGUE, Wed. The somber Dutch Chamber of Deputies was startled last night when a disabled veteran threw his artificial leg from the public gallery m a protest against low pensions. The Secretary of State for Social Affairs Mr. Van de Poel had Jnst said101 words
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Article, Illustration585 1971-03-25 7 SAIGON TROOPS RETREAT FROM LAOS AS THE COMMUNISTS CHASE THEM TO BORDER SAIGON, Wednesday THE 45-day South Vietnamese drive against the Ho Chi Minn Trail m Southern Laos ended today with North Vietnamese tanks pursuing the Saigon forces right to their border. More U.S. units which had supported585 words
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Article194 1971-03-25 7 PHNOM PENH, Wed. CAMBODIAN military police arrested almost an entire company of soldiers trying to desert back to their home province aboard three hijacked trucks today. It started a major traffic jam on the Cambodian capital's outskirts this morning. Associated Press photographer Ghislain Bellorget said military police194 words
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Article, Illustration49 1971-03-25 7 NEW DELHI, Wed. President V.V. Girl of India, wearing a white cap, arrives at the Indian Parliament here yesterday m a horse-drawn carriage. He was on his way to deliver Prime Minister Mrs. Gandhi's policy speech. On his left is the President's Private Secretary Negendra Singh.49 words
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106 1971-03-25 7 BANGKOK, Wed. Six people were killed and seven others seriously injured when Communist guerillas ambushed a bus near Chang Rai, m Northern Thailand, yesterday. The ambush took place near the village of Pak Kok. The guerillas suddenly opened Tire from the nearby jungle, raking106 words
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Article141 1971-03-25 7 PARIS, Wed. A giant Cross of Lorraine, built of granite, will be set on the hillside overlooking General De Gaulle's home at Colombey-Les-Deux-Eglises. The monument fits m with the wishes of the former French President who died last November. General De Gaulle first mentioned the monument141 words
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Article224 1971-03-25 7 HONGKONG, Australian Graham Edwards, 19 was sentenced to death today for the murder of British-born atomic scientist Ronald Alan Coombe The Chief Justice, Sir Ivo Rigby, pronounced the sentence when the Supreme Court jury returned a unanimous verdict of guilty However, it was thought thatAP - 224 words
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257 1971-03-25 7 But Hanoi warns: The battle goes on HANOI, Wed. The "Battle of Laos" has shifted across the border and can be expected to continue, m the opinion of informed observers here. There are all indications that the Communist forces intend to employ m northern South Vietnam the same tactics theyAFP - 257 words
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Article55 1971-03-25 7 SANTIAGO: Communist and Right-wing Congress-men went to blows here m a commission meeting held to investigate an alleged copper scandal. The fight broke out after the Congressmen heard a tape recording of statements by one of seven people under arrest for what the leftist Government has called an "international plot"55 words
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Article, Illustration216 1971-03-25 7 Herald Knight - Herald Knight CHESS...by KOH Keng Choong won m style against Stig Lundgren m the final round of the 1971 SCF Annual Tournament. Keng Choong, with the white pieces, castled early m the game. His opponent exchanged off pawns m the centre, and opened up the216 words
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Article, Illustration269 1971-03-25 8 BELFAST, Wed. New Northern Irish Premier Brian Faulkner came under attack from his Unionist party's right wing tonight only a few hours after taking office. His rival, Mr. WUliam Craig, forecast that Mr. Faulkner would not last more than two months and that a general269 words
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171 1971-03-25 8 BANGKOK, Wed. Fortythree Parliamentary members of the Government ruling party have signed letters to be sent to President Richard Nixon and Japanese Prime Minister Eisaku Sato asking them to order a halt to the sale of rice on a non-commercialAP - 171 words
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Article28 1971-03-25 8 WASHINGTON: U.S Senator George S. McGovern introduced a resolution calling for U.S. recognition of China and its admission to the United Nations as "the sole representative of China."28 words
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Article, Illustration103 1971-03-25 8 LIMA: Floods brought new misery to Peru as efforts continued to locate the bodies of victims of an avalanche which wiped out an Andean mininig camp last Thursday, killing an estimated 245 people. JAKARTA: Java's military commander, Lt. Gen. Surono, says security authorities are looking into the "dubious activities"103 words
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120 1971-03-25 8 MONTEVIDEO, Wed. Uruguay's Tupamaros urban guerillas today released Attor-ney-General Guido Berro Cribe, kidnapped on March 10 last, a police spokesman said. Dr. Berro Cribe was dropped by his captors m a suburb of the capital, where he was found by a police patrol. He saidAFP - 120 words
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Article16 1971-03-25 8 KAMPALA: Uganda's military Government published a decree suspending all political activity m Uganda for two years.16 words
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Article, Illustration206 1971-03-25 8 Triumvirate in power in Argentina BUENOS AIRES, Wed. The Commander-in-Chief of Argentina's three armed forces yesterday officially assumed power again m a brief ceremony m the Presidential Palace a few hours after ousting President Roberto Levingston m a bloodless coup. The Triumvirate comprises the leader of Argentina's military junta, Gen.AFP - 206 words
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Article40 1971-03-25 8 HONGKONG: Dr Denny Huang, Hongkong's leading advocate of the use of Chinese as an official language alongside English, leaves here next month on his way to Britain, taking with him more than 330,000 signatures of people who support his campaign.40 words
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189 1971-03-25 8 LONDON, Wed. British trade union boss Vie Feather today urged the Government to exercise more control on major international companies operating m Britain. His statement, to the car workers* Union Congress, comes after last week's critic comments on Britain by U.S. motor magnate Henry189 words
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Article97 1971-03-25 8 MPAL We f Ousted Uganda President Milton Obote, now living m exile m Dar Es Salaam, has married again Radio Uganda claimed today. His wife, Mrs. Miria Obote, who is still living m Kampala, refused to comment on the report. Quoting reliable sources, the radio said Dr.97 words
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Article144 1971-03-25 8 Congress says Yes to votes at 18 WASHINGTON, Wed. A proposed constitutional amendment that would lower the voting age m all elections to 18 won final Congressional approval today as it passed the House of Representative. It must now win the approval of at least 38 State legislatures before it144 words
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Article25 1971-03-25 8 SEOUL: Jose Tanenggee, one of two Philipinos questioned last week by South Korean police on a gold smuggling case, was "deported", the Philippine Embassy said.25 words
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Article, Illustration266 1971-03-25 8 Protesti ng farmers run riot BRUSSELS, Wed. A Belgian farmer was killed and 128 demonstrators injured m a massed farmers' protest here today m favour of higher agricultural prices within the European Common Market which turned violent. Five police were seriously hurt and another 26 slightly injured m the riots,AFP - 266 words
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234 1971-03-25 8 Nixon tries to win opponents of SST WASHINGTON, Wed. President Nixon, m a major effort to lull opposition to the controversial Supersonic Transport project, promised today that such a plane would not go into full-scale production until all environmental problems had been solved. Pressure mounted today from both opponents andAFP - 234 words
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937 1971-03-25 9 J.T. WOLKERSTORFER - Laos chaos: Will it, won't it turn out a winner? J.T. WOLKERSTORFER BACKGROUND TO THE FOREIGN NEWS By m SAIGON WITH South Vietnamese troops now withdrawn from Laos, the best that military and political analysts m Saigon can hope for is that the campaign did as much damage to NorthAP - 937 words
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Article750 1971-03-25 9 PATRICK O' NEILL - PATRICK O'NEILL From m HONGKONG AS undercover agents go, Wong Tak-sau didn't measure up to much. On his own admission he was a messenger a sort of odd job man who delivered pay cheques to his boss and kept his eyes open. Last week, 54-year-old WongINTRASIA NEWS SERVICE - 750 words
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Article, Illustration1377 1971-03-25 9 MICHAEL FIELD - MICHAEL FIELD By m SANTIAGO FOUR months after the installation of a Marxist President, Chile is still the most democratic country m South America. Freedom to criticise the Government, a favourite pastime, is undiminished. A Communist provincial Governor, for instance, faces charges brought against himThe Daily Telegraph - 1,377 words
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137 1971-03-25 10 A IOMIMTK dip m the sea off Changi beach on Monday cost German tourist Fried rich Wurfel I'SS 1,000 m cash. Mr. Wurfel, 60, also lost a crocodile skin briefcase m which the money, some documents and clothing were kept. The thief137 words
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156 1971-03-25 10 GOVERNMENT clerks acting for more than two months m a higher vacant post were awarded a higher allowance of up to $250 a month by the Industrial Arbitration Court yesterday. It accepted the demand of the Amalgamated Union of Public Employees, representing the156 words
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238 1971-03-25 10 A LARGE audience at the Victoria Theatre on Tuesday night heard some full-blooded playing from the violin and piano duo of Denes Zsigmondy and Anneliese Nissen. The outstanding item was Ravel's Tsigane played as an encore piece. Here the playing was precise andG.B. - 238 words
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Article61 1971-03-25 10 LONDON. Wed— British film director Basil Dearden, 59, was killed last night when his car left the road near Heathrow Airport and burst into flames. Ironically, Dearden's last film, The Man who Haunted Himself, centred around a crash on the same stretch of road. He61 words
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Article63 1971-03-25 10 ABERDEEN, Wed. Scientists from Aberdeen's Medical Research Council wired 25 three-year-olds for sound and found out an average day's conversation between mother and her offspring can total as much as 15,000 words. "I didn't realise just what a mother's day is until I started reading theAP - 63 words
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Article36 1971-03-25 10 WASHINGTON, Wed. Senator George S. McGovern, Democrat from South Dakota, today introduced m the Senate a bill calling for U.S. recognition of China. He is a candidate for his party's 1972 Presidential nomination.36 words
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Article, Illustration442 1971-03-25 10 Govt plans for a shake-up in CID IN PARLIAMENT YESTERDAY THE GOVERNMENT is to reorganise the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Parliament was told yesterday. Home Minister Wong Lin Ken said that the committee looking into the reorganisation of the CID was also studying the "desiribility and feasibility" of setting up442 words
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84 1971-03-25 10 Plans for a permanent Grand Prix circuit THE Government has received the recommendations of a special committee which studied plans for a permanent Grand Prix circuit. Disclosing this m Parliament yesterday. Social Affairs Minister Othman Wok said the decision to have a permanent circuit would depend on the availability of84 words
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185 1971-03-25 10 Economic success will keep down property tax— Tang OWNER-OCCUPIERS of houses will continue to enjoy special concessions as long as the economy is buoyant and there are other sources of revenue. Minister of State for Finance, Tang See Sim gave this assurance m Parliament yesterday. He said owner-occupiers at present185 words
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150 1971-03-25 10 Authority cards for all HDB officers ALL Housing and Development Board officers on field work have been issued with authority cards. The Board said m a statement yesterday that two types of cards had been issued. Card A consists of a Polaroid colour photograph with particulars of the officer on150 words
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Article55 1971-03-25 10 RAGUSA, Sicily, Wed Maria Concette knew she had made a mistake marrying Biagio de Nicolaso. Two hours after the wedding, she left for a honeymoon with his brother Giuseppe. Maria and Giuseppe had been lovers, but then Maria had agreed to marry Biagio. "I love Giuseppe too much,"55 words
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433 1971-03-25 10 THE recent increase m the traffic compound fines may bring about greater temptation m the Traffic Police to accept bribes, the Member for Katong; Mr. J.F. Conceicao said m Parliament yesterday. He added that traffic offenders might think that it was cheaper to offer433 words
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223 1971-03-25 10 MP: When the police also turn a blind eye POLICEMEN turn a blind eye to traffic accidents and minor crimes because they' have the same aversion as the public to appearing m court as witnesses This allegation came from Mr. N. Govindasamy (Telok Blangah) during the debate on the estimates223 words
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Article122 1971-03-25 10 GRACIOUS living is going to find its way into the Vigilante Corps, Parliament was told last night. Mr. L.P. Rodrigo, Parliamentary Secretary for Home Affairs, said he had noted complaints that some members of the corps were not behaving themselves at public functions. A backbencher, Mr. Teong122 words
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Advertisement122 1971-03-25 10 B^BBB Mw jBeBH BBBBB^r^ »^a Bk v mw mv Hp X ~9 mw BW ~^lw V\ j v Wm 4> 4r- ""fKR^BB ■BsL^' wttfl WRm% P^-- V 1 mZ^m MmT^ BJBj Bm •^*-^mWM\ m §m B^BBBB^/" A■# -mmmmimr V T \eA JmWW^^mmW mmmmmml^mmmmmmmmYimrM.' 4 ,4 Sf MWt-'jM —^^b! The only122 words
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Article226 1971-03-25 11 Permanent operations should be for willing, well-informed people only, says surgeon A SENIOR consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist m Singapore suggested yesterday that permanent sterilisation operations should be carried out on willing and well-informed people only. This was because some patients were affected by mental and physical problems both before226 words
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134 1971-03-25 11 LEADERSHIP TRAINING TO INCLUDE MOCK DEMOS, TOO MORE than 100 students have applied to join a leadership course being planned by the Singapore University Students' Union for a week m May. There is place for about 50 more. The course, tentatively scheduled from May 9 to 16, will expose participants134 words
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355 1971-03-25 11 S'pore joins 4-nation study of gullet cancer SINGAPORE is taking part m a four-nation epidemiological study on cancer of the oesophagus (gullet) to determine its causes. Other countries involved m the study sponsored by the International Agency for Research on Cancer are France, Iran and Jamaica. Cancer of the oesophagus355 words
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Article, Illustration253 1971-03-25 11 Hotel Summit opens on Saturday HOTEL Summit m Mount Elizabeth Road all its rooms are suites will open its doors on Saturday. The suites are of two types parlour with twin beds; and de luxe with twin beds plus dining sitting rooms. There is a telephone m every bathroom. Extras253 words
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Article318 1971-03-25 11 HOUSEHOLD pets are apparently falling victim to Singapore's changing pattern of living. A volunteer worker at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animais, Mrs. K.T. Ooi said that fewer and fewer people are keeping pets as they move into Housing and Development Board318 words
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251 1971-03-25 11 A bigger, better, costlier Kampong Glam CC THE new Kampong Glam Community Centre will be bigger than originally planned. It will now cost $400,000 instead of $300,000. Mr. Chng Tok Ngam, chairman of the fund raising committee, said yesterday that more than $310,000 had been raised m the past two251 words
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Article, Illustration122 1971-03-25 11 SOME 50 staff and students of the Far East Land Forces School of Physical Training will stage a farewell demonstration on Tanglin Oval, at HQ FARELF Camp today. The display is open to the public and begins at 3.30 p.m. The programme includes gymnastics, trampoline,122 words
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275 1971-03-25 11 Govt cash may help start pro orchestra THE National Theatre Trust is being completely re-organised now that the Government has indicated that it will provide funds. Dr. Goh Poh Seng, the chairman, said yesterday that one of a number of committees set up m recent months had already submitted plans275 words
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Article73 1971-03-25 11 LABOURER Lim Yang Hock was jailed for six months by a magistrates' court yesterday for his part m a gang attack on two brothers m Jalan Peluang on Dec. 23 last year. Lim, 27, with a group of about 15 men armed with parangs73 words
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Article34 1971-03-25 11 THE National Library's Group Services Section and the Chinese YMCA Folk Club will hold a folk song session m the library's lecture hall on Monday at 7.30 p.m. Admission is free.34 words
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Advertisement44 1971-03-25 11 CINEMAS/Page 12 ECONOMIC AFFAIRS/Page* 13/16 LIVING/TV/TOWN TALK/Pages 14/15 SHIPPING/Pag«s 17/18 SPORT/Pages 19/20 Diethelm MR^tift Aluminium T Jrw' Ladders 1 f li Are So Safe// f7// Solid construction. M fl XL I DIETHELM X CO.. LTD. Factories m Singapore mwPetaling Jay a. j I ■■■■nBHHHMnWHM44 words
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195 1971-03-25 12 What Mrs Sheares thinks of Red Cross PEOPLE m Singapore do care for each other, said the First Lady, Mrs. Sheares, at the Red Cross First Appeals Committee Meeting at the Istana yesterday. But caring was not enough. Money was needed to maintain services to care for the less fortunate.195 words
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Article26 1971-03-25 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. The Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak, will launch the Schools' Goodwill and Solidarity Week over Radio and Television Malaysia on Saturday.26 words
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99 1971-03-25 12 Registration centres for AEB's HSC classes STUDENTS who want to be admitted to Pre-University One Science and Arts classes conducted by the Adults Education Board can enrol at any one of 10 centres now. Registration begins at 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays to Fridays. The centres are at:99 words
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Article85 1971-03-25 12 MR. TAN Geat Leng has been re-elected president of the Dharma Cakra Society. The other officials are: Mr. Kway Yew Ghee vicepresident; Mdm. Chew Gek Siang gen. secretary; Messrs. Tan Peng Swee and Chia Ah Tee asst. secretary; Mdm. Lee Yuit Mci treasurer; Mr. Tan Peng Seng85 words
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Article66 1971-03-25 12 MR. CHIA Kirn Watt has been elected president of the Government Pensioners' Association management committee for 1971. Also elected were, Mr. Goh Meng Cheh, vice-president; Mr. J.C. Dhome, secretary; Mr. Hashim bin Abu Samah, treasurer; Messrs. Lee Chee Kian, A. Chelliah, R.N. Das, Kong Thian Hoe, Ho66 words
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Article, Illustration233 1971-03-25 12 Why plan for a second Hilton was scrapped SINGAPORE has too many hotels, according to Mr. Charles S. Bell, senior vice-president of Hilton International. This was one of the reasons the plan for the proposed second Singapore Hilton was shelved and then abandoned about a year ago. "Another reason is233 words
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Article137 1971-03-25 12 A KIWANIS Club a charity and community, service organisation is now being formed by a group of businessmen and professional people. Mr. John Spence, a member of the International Executive Service Corps m the Inland Revenue Department who is spearheading the move, said that steps137 words
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Article55 1971-03-25 12 IPOH, Wed. The Government is to be urged to enforce a law to control the free flow of money from Malaysia to foreign countries. This is one of the resolutions to be tabled at the two-day annual meeting of* the Perak branch of the Malaysian Association55 words
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Article, Illustration10 1971-03-25 12 "H0VE6STA61SS FOR N£. MV T0N61E IS SORBD."10 words
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Advertisement330 1971-03-25 12 I DAILY 4 SHOWS: 1.30, 4.00, 6.30 9.15 PM J I Based on the tumultuous career of JACK JOHNSON, Who I became the first Negro heavyweight Champion of the world! I He could beat any white man m the world! He Just couldn't beat all of them! J WINNER OF330 words
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Advertisement87 1971-03-25 12 l^^x^!3xm-^xlxT^^xl^sxlßr^^Bl^T^x^c^^^^WTr^ m RR^&RRRw a vX* RRm\!*m&Rßß\ a RR\%QRRw a^^R A feg ir^RODUCTORY OFFER I g CH MARCH 25 APRIL 10 W 2 JUST ARRIVED FROM U. S. A. H ■ajfl| A Division of Buttons Bows Hong Kong k2z fc^j 430, Orchard Road,Singapore.Tel. *****4 Wm\m\ (Opposite Ming Court) METROPOLE/HOLLY WOOD/VENUS TODAY87 words
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Advertisement621 1971-03-25 12 g OPENS TODAY! X «f 1.30, 4.00. 6.30 A 9.15 p.m. O Fox's "THE GREAT WHITE HOPE" X X James Earl Jones Color V Jane Alexander PanaVision X OPENS TODAY! 11 a.m., 1.30, 4.00, 6.30 A 9.30 p.m. V "THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS" O Michael Sarrazin Color X Barbara Hershey621 words
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Miscellaneous16 1971-03-25 12 TODAY: 8.31 ft.); 18.37 p.m. (8.8 ft.) TOMORROW: 18.28 a.m. (8.8 ft.); 11.84 p.m. (8.3 ft.)16 words
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507 1971-03-25 13 SAIGON, Wed. Twenty-eight international oil companies, including American, Japanese and French, have expressed interest m bidding for contracts to prospect for oil m South Vietnam, the assistant director of the Oil Office said. In a television broadcast, the assistant director said507 words
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Article272 1971-03-25 13 SINGAPORE-MALAYSIA Merchant rates fixed yesterday by the Association of Banks m Malaysia-Singapore. Local dollars per unit of foreign currency. HONGKONG (Rates m Hongkong dollars, for March 24) On New York TT 6.***** South Vietnam (per On New York DD 6.01 1,000 piastres) 16.90 Gold (99% fineness. Sterling272 words
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652 1971-03-25 13 HONGKONG, Wed. Sky roc ke l l ing rent increases will force small business concerns into bankruptcy and drive other industrialists to Formosa or Singapore, industrialists say. Indications show that Crown rents for premises and buildings, where land leases expire between now and652 words
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415 1971-03-25 13 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. I The president of the Malaysian Estate Owners' Association, Mr. Heah Hock Khoon, today urged the United States Government to suspend further releases of GSA stockpile rubber for a year, instead of making monthly announcements of suspension415 words
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Article22 1971-03-25 13 Belgian bank rate cut BRUSSELS, Wed. The Belgian National Bank lowered its rate from 6.50 to six per cent, effective tomorrow. APAP - 22 words
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Article45 1971-03-25 13 (Yesterday's closing prices, m U.S. dollars per ounce). Singapore (1) 40.50. (2) 152.00; Hongkong 40.23; Beirut 39.25; London 38.89; Zurich 38.908. 39.005; Paris 39.15. Note: (1) Export price to non-sterling areas m U.S. dollars, (2) Local dealers' price m Singapore dollars per tael.45 words
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Article29 1971-03-25 13 (Closing buyer /seller prices for March 24, m sterling per metric ton). Tone: Steady, quiet; Spot 1481, 1482; 3-month 1482 1483; Settlement 1482; Total turnover 205 tons.29 words
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221 1971-03-25 13 WASHINGTON, Wed. The U.S. Commerce Department has begun monitoring imports of textiles from Japan m accordance with instructions from President Richard Nixon, according to authoritative diplomatic sources. It is understood that this is the start of a trial run to see to what extent221 words
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Article534 1971-03-25 13 Speculative Australians were flat yesterday following the overnight Sydney suspension of Leopold Minerals, but early protective marking-down prevented any large scale selling. Heavyweight issues regained most of their early losses following buying at the lower levels. The latest bout of uncertainty m Australians induced caution m equities534 words
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Article21 1971-03-25 13 LONDON, Tues. (Changes m brackets): Industrials 323.2 (+2.3); Tins 63.48 (Unch); Rubbers 167.96 (-0.27); Oils 269.55 (+2.76).21 words
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Article147 1971-03-25 13 LONDON, Wed. Speculation m the last Australian high-flying nickel stock, Leopold Minerals, came to a sudden halt today when dealings on the London stock market were suspended. The suspension followed a request by the company's chairman, Allan Treloar, for trading to be suspended on Australian stock markets last147 words
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Article163 1971-03-25 13 GENEVA, Wed. The Swiss Banking Commission today suspended trading of ITT and lOS Venture funds, the last two funds registered m Switzerland by the crumbling Investors Overseas Services (IOS) offshore mutual fund company. The suspension had been expected since the withdrawal of Caisse Depargne DvAP - 163 words
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Article108 1971-03-25 13 PATALING RUBBER ESTATES made pre-tax profits amounting to £1,882,010 m the year ended October 1970. This was 15.5 per cent more than those made m the previous year. Profits from rubber totalled £874,659, palm oil and kernels £753,194 and copra £5,495. The company transferred £283,383 to general reserves108 words
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Article82 1971-03-25 13 PROFESSOR You Poh Seng has been elected president of the Economic Society of Singapore. Other members of the council are Prof Lim Chong Yah, Dr Augustine RH. Tan, Mr Wong Nang Jang (vice-presidents), Mrs Maureen Tan (secretary*, Miss Grace Ting (assistant secretary), Mr S.Y. Lee (treasurer), Mr P.82 words
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Article362 1971-03-25 13 Stock prices were moderately lower m active early trading yesterday. Stanpoors Industrial average was down 33 cents. while the NYSE index was off eight cents. Declines led advances by a five-to-four margin and volume topped three million shares after 30 minutes. (Paid prices at 1100 EST.362 words
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Article26 1971-03-25 13 NEW YORK, Tues. (Changes m brackets): Industrials 908.89 (-1.71); Transportation 199.66 (-1.08); Utilities 124.20 (-0.54); Composite stocks 298.09 (-0.97); Bonds 71.60 (-0.03).26 words
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Article219 1971-03-25 13 AMSTERDAM Most internationals firmed yesterday on foreign buying. Hoogovens and KLM airlines closed steady. Shippings and plantations were slightly easier. In quiet local industrials, gains outnumbered losses. Among steady banks, Algemene Bank Nederland firmed after Tuesday's weakness. PARIS The market was steadier m rriore active trading yesterday on219 words
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Advertisement159 1971-03-25 13 A Guam ,IVI advertisements Personal (Marriages, Births, Engagements, Deaths, etc.) Minimum %A/- for 10 words, each additional word AOcts. All other classifications: Minimum $2/ for 10 words, each additional word 20cts. BOX SERVICE CHARGE $1.00 nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnsssssssani A COMPANY m Bukit Timah requires 120 temporary Trainee Assemblers. Applicants must be Singapore159 words
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Article261 1971-03-25 14 JUNIOR LIVING - JUNIOR LIVING. Love, The Editor, WE'VE been neglecting the small tots for a while, so I thought this week we'd have a special competition for them. Elsewhere on this page is a picture for the small ones to colour, so if you have a little brother or sister261 words
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Article, Illustration51 1971-03-25 14 FLYING 5,000 miles all the way from Melbourne to Singapore is no mean feat for one who's barely a year old. So you can see why Judy looks just a little bewildered. But she's settling down quite happily now, say her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lew of Selegie51 words
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Letter146 1971-03-25 14 Dear Editress, Your page has prompted me to start a club or society. The doctor has certified that I am not supposed to come into any contact with grass (as my skin is quite sensitive) until after the holidays. This means that I cannot play soccer m school for a146 words
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Letter315 1971-03-25 14 Dear Editor, I haven't been writing to you recently as I have been busy preparing for tests. Here are some riddles, jokes and tongue-twisters for you. Riddles What is worse than finding a worm m an apple? Finding only half a worm. Why are pianos like good people? Because they315 words
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Letter251 1971-03-25 14 Dear Lady Editor, Thank you very much for publishing the piece of poetry which I wrote to try to amuse you and the readers. I think that the opportunity that your newspaper gives to young children by publishing their writings gives them much encouragement. I myself would like to write251 words
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Letter152 1971-03-25 14 Dear Ed, This is my very first time writing to you. I'm from St. Margaret's and m Primary 6A. I like reading books and magazines especially Children Living or rather Junior Living. You know something Ed. I don't know who on earth gave you the idea for setting up a152 words
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Letter161 1971-03-25 14 Dearest Editor, Can you still remember last year when I told you my most beloved pet was Birdie, the parrot. Well, she has died. It happened that on January 23, on a Saturday night, I forgot to bring Birdie into the house, so she was left m the cage on161 words
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Letter190 1971-03-25 14 Dear Editor, Thanks an awful lot for telling us something about yourself and also for printing your photograph. I would like to enquire, however, something about your staff. How many are helping you m "Junior Living?" Are you also the editor of the "Singapore Herald?" Anyway, I hope you will190 words
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Letter111 1971-03-25 14 Dear Editor, Here is a poem. SINGAPORE Singapore was founded a hundred and fifty years ago, Since then an influx of people began to flow. It is an island m the sun, where the people Have toiled since time begun. Beautiful scenery and towering skyscrapers are a common sight, Captivating111 words
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Letter34 1971-03-25 14 Dear Ed, My pet is a cat All white and black A lazy cat A fat cat And everyday I tell him that! LEE GEK LAN (aged 9) 58 Lorong H, Telok Koran, 5.1534 words
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Article, Illustration94 1971-03-25 14 Mary Bryson - Mary Bryson By Mother: "I'm afraid if we let the children watch TV. they'll never enjoy reading! Too many children just sit and let themselves be entertained and never read a book." Children should watch TV m the same way they read books sometimes to increase their94 words
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Advertisement37 1971-03-25 14 Colour this picture COLOUR this picture and win a prize, but to enter this competition, you must be seven or under. Please fill m the coupon and send it with your entry. NAME DATE OF BIRTH ADDRESS37 words
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Miscellaneous40 1971-03-25 14 Uikt True Life Adventures 'PCS WK ij T" S 14 v > Wjit di»ik\ ri...Uun..iiv M)<3MT THE STOK.M KASES. BUTTHE FUR SEAL- SLJElEPB SE^Eh4El_V. AsJI7 A^AKEMS WITHOUT KMONS/lMcS WHAT HE HAS HEEM THT?OU6H. Ui-lnbul^ Lv K>n« Fc»tur- S>miKai. V2^ jfdlkf dssd40 words
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Miscellaneous62 1971-03-25 14 r )u^\ i^n > CAN YOU TRUST your eyes? There are six differences m details between the top and bottom panels above. How quickly can you point out what these differences are? Answers below. uajjoqs si .iea s Soa '9 Suissuu si JttflOO s.Soa S pouontsod3J si vi.iv r 'pauonisodaj62 words
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221 1971-03-25 15 IF you are a citizen of a Commonwealth country, and you intend to visit England, Australia or New Zealand, then the Victoria League for Commonwealth Friendship is the club for It will arrange for you to spend an evening with221 words
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Article, Illustration405 1971-03-25 15 A.K. LEE - When people with cheap tickets can't tolerate all that jazz... A.K. LEE town talk By CULTURAL deserts, gaps and bridges are cliches which frequently adorn the Singapore stage. I wonder how many cultural masochists there are. A colleague of mine claims to be one, after hearing the German AllStar Jazz405 words
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Miscellaneous1402 1971-03-25 15 mmmmmmWmW ■■•MpIW ACCIDENTS happen every day and reports and lllllllllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllHllHlinilH pictures of the more serious ones appear fre- qaently m the newspapers. I i^— We snru our shoulders, S l^^"^^r>^ an< may wince a little, m* J O VSVVWfVHBS I when people are killed. S ■s^O^^^^l^^^^VSj |b^_^^ MwYT^TIvTaMCB But the1,402 words
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Miscellaneous643 1971-03-25 15 Starscope •X- I """MPBJHmPuuuuul uummuuHununuHuunuui 2 J It may well be better Correspondence, «to let people learn from business or otherwise, J 2. their own painful ex- should be re-read to J perience today rather ensure the right J •t than risk trying to help message is getting J and643 words
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235 1971-03-25 16 KUCHING, Wed. Several large American timber companies are interested m investing m East Malaysia, the First Secretary (Economic Affairs) of the United States Embassy, m Malaysia, Mr. M.H. Crawford, said here today. The companies have held preliminary talks with officials m235 words
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Article47 1971-03-25 16 MALAYSIAN GAZETTED PRICES KUALA LUMPUR: Commodity followed by value, with rate of duty m brackets for March 25 to 31. RUBBER. 46-1/8 cents a lb. (1-7/8 cents, total 7-3/8 cents). COPRA: $560 a ton (856). PALM OIL: 8640 a ton ($4B). PALM KERNELS: $404.75 a ton ($40,475).47 words
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Article1536 1971-03-25 16 STOCK EXCHANGE OF MALAYSIA AND SINGAPORE KEY Closing buyers' and sellers' prices axe followed by the business done. Figures m brackets denote traded lots m I.ooo's. When the price is not followed by a figure m brackets, it means only a single lot of 1,000 shares was1,536 words
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Article278 1971-03-25 16 RUBBER 106.50 cents per kilo (down 1.25 cents). Opening at 107 cents per kilo a buyer for April 1 RSS, 0.75 cent lower than Tuesday's closing level, the market yesterday moved between a high of 107.25 and a low of 106.50 cents during the morning session. Turnover was278 words
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Article62 1971-03-25 16 (Yesterday's official buyer/seller prices, m new pence per kilo). Tone: Confused; ClF's April 15.60 15.85, May 15.80 16.00; Spot 16.20 16.40: Settlements April 16.40 16.60. May 16.65 16.80, June 16.90 17.10, AprU/June 16.65 16.80, July/Sept. 17.20 17.30, Oct/Dec. 17.80 17.90, Jan/March 18.20 18.40. April/June 18.30 18.60, July/Sept. 18.5062 words
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Article62 1971-03-25 16 TIN $647.87% a picul (down $5.12%). The Straits tin market yesterday turned slightly easier and the metal price was quoted $5.12% lower at $647.87% a picul. The Overnight London price also dipped by £5 a ton to £1,484. The official offering m Penang fell by 78 tons to62 words
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Article107 1971-03-25 16 (Yesterday's 1.30 p.m. prices, m sterling per long ton, unless otherwise stated). COPRA (U.S. dollars per long ton): Philippine/Indonesian March. April and May 211 Vj, all resellers. COCONUT OIL: Straits March/April 139 reseller; Malayan March/April 159 quoted: Philippine (U.S. dollars per long ton) May /June 295 seller; Ceylon107 words
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Article45 1971-03-25 16 PEPPER (Yesterday's 2.00 p.m. sellers' prices, m sterling per long ton). Tone: Quietly steady; Sarawak white spot 435.0, afloat 420.0, March/April 420.0, April/May 417.5, July /Aug. 410.0, Sarawak black spot 420.0 nominal, afloat 400.0 March/April 390.0, July/ Aug. 360.0; Malabar March/ April 560.0.45 words
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Article79 1971-03-25 16 (Managers' prices for March 25) B. S. ASIA UNIT TRUSTS Mai. Invt. Fund 1.28 1.33 Mai. Progress Fund 1.06 1.11 CHARTERED UNIT TRUSTS Singapore Growth Fund 1.08 1.13 SINGAPORE UNIT TRUSTS Third Singapore 1.29 The Commerce Ind. Fund 1.05 1.10 The Saving B S Eund 1.07 1.12xd Singapore79 words
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Article553 1971-03-25 16 Specualtive mining shares retreated across a wide front yesterday m the wake of the suspension of Leopold Minerals, but most issues closed eft the botto/n. Oils weakened while industrials were irregular. Leopold sold $1.80 down at $5 before suspension. Con west, Cultus Pacific, Patrick, Spargos, Meekatharra and553 words
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Article296 1971-03-25 16 Land rights were heavily traded yesterday to show a 20-cent gain at $18.30. The ordinary shares, however, remained unchanged at $98.50 m quiet dealings. Elsewhere, the market was well maintained on a moderate turnover. Banks local came back to $166, while the London registers reached $148 but296 words
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Article369 1971-03-25 16 Prices recovered moderately yesterday on selective demand. Trading was active and total turnover rose to 2 50 million units. Motors were higher, led by Toyota. Nissan and Toyo Kogyo. Nissan Diesel and Kayaha Kogyo continued to advance on sustained buying. Atsugi Nylon also gained with dealers anticipating369 words
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Article167 1971-03-25 16 LONDON, Wed. The market opened on a virtually idle note today, with leading sections of the market at a standstill. Three cargoes of sugar have been fixed, however, from Vera Cruz to New Orleans at US$3 fio (free m and out) for March/April and April loading. Indian167 words
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Miscellaneous228 1971-03-25 16 SHIPS IN FORI THE PORT OF SINGAPORE AUTHORITY HAS MADE THESE BERTHING ARRANGEMENTS FOR MARCH, 25. OUT: State of Orissa 3/4; Jataratna 6/7; Browind 8/9; Molochansk 13/14; Shokai Maru 22; Straat Colombo 33/34; Pu Gor 48; Vasco Da Gama E.W. Jetty. IN: Malaysia 25/26; Kousei Maru 23/24; Hoegh Elan (after228 words
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Miscellaneous1085 1971-03-25 17 Ill I I I \j\ KEY FOR EASY REFERENCE. The shipping schedules X I 7\J N. beginning on this page are given in four parts for A^^* 4 X ships westbound, eastbound, southbound and -<*• 7 L I g>tttntty%.t^ coastal. Each entry g,ves the following information: <|J /■ij^S*m\ii^^B bT StllKKj1,085 words
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Advertisement431 1971-03-25 18 MALAYSIAN INTERNATIONAL Mm SHIPPING CORPORATION BERHAD MR No U)l Jin \mpang, Kuala Lumpur AH The National Shipping Line of Malaysia FAR EAST/EUROPE SERVICE aaaa— p hMM Arrive*: BUNGA RATA 2*/2» Mer jo/2 Apr 3/4 Apr Havre 30/4. Condon 2/5 Hemourg 8/5 dam 10/S Antwerp 12/5 Bremen 15/5 EUROPE/FAR EAST SERVICE431 words
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Miscellaneous899 1971-03-25 18 PoOm^l ll^^i Including ships sailing out of Singapore for Far L_dOlLJvJLJI IV-J East ports to the north-east. ALEMANN.A A B 15 J~S~ HLL/ApT M.S.MUKHO Ma, 29/31 Pusan amr A May 1/2 Hongkong, Japan. Bl/IK ANNA TAYLOR Mar 30/ Apr 4 Saigon. SSV/BA M S. TAIPOOSHAN Mar 29/30 Penang (Mar 31/Apr899 words
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Article, Illustration1162 1971-03-25 19 FOUR IN A ROW CHANCE FOR RUDY LONDON, Wed. The 61st annual All-England Badminton Championships begin at the Empire Pool, Wembley here today and continue until Saturday. The unofficial championship of the world, the event has attracted a record entry of 441 players 31 more than last year's figure fromAFP; AP - 1,162 words
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Article121 1971-03-25 19 TOKYO, Wed. Cassius Naito, Japan's Orient Junior Middleweight Champion, defeated Mexico's Amado Vasquez by a split 10- round decision here tonight. There were no knockdowns throughout the dull fight at the Korakuen Stadium with dissatisfied Japanese fans yelling at the two boxers, "fight, fight." Two JapaneseAP - 121 words
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Article300 1971-03-25 19 SINGAPORE Pools crashed to their second successive defeat m the Singapore Business Houses Football Division One (League Cup) tournament at Jalan Besaf Stadium yesterday. Guthrie Waugh 'A' slammed m snap first half goals for a 2-1 victory. Arshad Khamis put Guthrie Waugh ahead when he found the300 words
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157 1971-03-25 19 CAVALIER - CAVALIER RACING HERALD By KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Saxony and Stingray II showed up m a 3f workout m 39-4/5 on a heavy track here this morning. Saxony, with Johnny Nelson m the saddle, had his head m front of his stablemate, who was ridden157 words
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Article24 1971-03-25 19 BEST TEN TO FOLLOW G AMB ALAN II SOKITOMI REGANDA II TAIWAN PRINCESS HIGH CHAPARRAL COLORADO 111 AMBER LASS SINCERITY TEXAS RANGER GREEN SWORD24 words
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Miscellaneous77 1971-03-25 19 DAVY JONES By Sam Left HHR^C'^ON, BLISS... LET'7\7^K?^J~7^ r \SH?589|HSB Mtd!i^~^iKS5P5Hl!63^S^ OKAV, MARCO. "1 f^C^Tf GET AWAV FROM THAT l^^lMig£. vf3?5)?^T*^ W9k£M%* GO AHEAD... I'LL :^c I^VwRecK. IT'S PAHGERC^JTO^fe^/^^^^ A BE DIRECTLV J^WS-^J^Q^SSfc'/^v/ k^^DON'T RUM OUT ON > KwE'LL COME \.'^Ss-^ X r*afe^\^^'SK^^^"?y y^K~ oM M6 marco... she'll back when77 words
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Miscellaneous459 1971-03-25 19 KJ M 3 M 4 M 5 U 6 \_M ■nrpr 9 14~~ I H I 11^1 Bl 22 EEHBaaBB ACROSS DOWN I. Flowers make her so polite 2. Before rising and falling (3) (11) 3. Sounds as though I had a 9. Finish off the cake? (3) gardening implement459 words
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Article, Illustration525 1971-03-25 20 JASBIR SINGH; LIM TIONG WAH - JASBIR SINGH LIM TIONG WAH and TREVOR Taylor (England), Charlie Wuvanich (Australia), G. Jaganath and Mir Kassim Ali (India) are the men's singles semi -fina lists m the First Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships at the Singapore Badminton Stadium last night. Taylor eliminated Singapore's national champion525 words
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Article, Illustration144 1971-03-25 20 SINGAPORE'S Yap Chin Boon, 10, the youngest competitor m the current Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships, caused quite a stir at the Singapore Badminton Stadium yesterday Making his debut m his .first major tournament, tiny Chin Boon gave India's V.M. Merchant some embarrassing moments m the men's singles first round match.144 words
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Article746 1971-03-25 20 TANGLIN Technical Secondary School defeated Hua Vi Chinese Middle School 3-2 to capture the Schools' national badminton 'A' boys championship at National Junior College yesterday. I National Junior College took third place with a 5-0 win overl National Junior College edged Convent of the Holy746 words
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Article84 1971-03-25 20 LONDON, Wed. Yachts from 1 5 countries will compete m the four races counting for the annual Admiral's Cup series this year. The event, organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club, involves the cross-channel race, on July 30, two inshore races on Aug. 2 and 4, and the fastnet race,AFP - 84 words
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Article33 1971-03-25 20 LONDON, Wed. Results of last night's British soccer games: English League, Division 1: Ipswich 1 Tottenham 2. Division 2: Queen's Park Rangers 0 Norwich 1 Division 3: Bristol Rovers 1 Torquay 1. APAP - 33 words
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Article1249 1971-03-25 20 MEN'S SINGLES Top Section: First round-Alan Hydes (England) bt J. Hayat (Pakistan) 21-13 21-13 21-5; Mir Kasim Ali (India) bt A.R. Tomlinson (New Zealand) 21-17 8-21 21-15 21-13; Derek Wall (Canada) bt Lassey Wilson (Nigeria) 2 1-13 2 1-12 19-21 21-13; Emmanuel Queye (Ghana) bt Yuen Chin1,249 words
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Article208 1971-03-25 20 Today's matches 9 am: Men's Doubles Semi-Finals: Tan Khoon Hong/Tan Kai Kok (Singapore) vs Ma Lung Sang/Chan Cheuk Nin (Hongkong); winners- to meet A. Hydes/T. Taylor (England) m the final at 1 1 a.m. 9 a.m. Semi-Finals of women's doubles K. Mathews/P. Piddock {England) vs V. Mesukaitis/H. Simerl208 words
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Miscellaneous51 1971-03-25 20 TABLE TENNIS. Ist Commonwealth C'ships (SBA Hall). SOCCER: SGSFL Div. 3 semi-final-Prisons vs Pharmaceuticals (J. Besar 5.15 p.m.) HOCKEY. SHA League Div. 1— 1 A vs Khalsa (GSC 5.15 p.m.); Div. 2-SCC vs RAF Changi (Padang, 5.15 p.m.). GOLF: The McDonald Trophy-3rd round Ladies Club competition— Stroke (Island); FARELF C'ships51 words
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