DOMESTIC NEWS: 1. Independence; 2. Building of industrialized nation needs large number; 3. Vice-Senior General Maung Aye receives; 4. Kachin State USDA approves of successful implementation; 5. Sayadaws leave for India, Nepal; 6. ‘Soon? offered to Sayadaws; 7. Chinese goodwill delegation goes back home; 8. Myanmar delegation returns home from PRC; 9. Myanmar delegation arrives back from LPDR; 10. Maungtaw region should strive; 11. Vice Chief of General Political Department of Vietnamese Army; 12. Passport Issuing Division inspected; 13. Regional development undertakings inspected in Shan State (North); 14. New tube-wells in Thakayta Township opened; 15. Destructionist-planted bomb kills UDE student; 16. Traditional Medicines and Medical Equipment Exhibition continues; 17. Academy Award presentation ceremony to be telecast live; 18. MWAF officials make field trips to Mon, Kayin States..."PERSPECTIVES": "Harmony in State, people and Tatmadaw will establish discipline-flourishing democracy"...FEATURE: "Invaluable jewel of nation" (page 7)