DOMESTIC NEWS: 1. A symbol of unity of entire national races; 2. Thanlwin Bridge (Mawlamyine), longest and largest in Myanmar, emerges to serve interests of State and region Senior General Than Shwe attends inauguration of the bridge; 3. Far-sighted national leaders firmly building national unity and Union Spirit Kengtung District holds mass rally to honour Union Day, support National Convention; 4. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister returns home; 5. Emergence of network of roads and bridges across the nation makes publications covering literary knowledge reach far-flung regions Prizes presented for Pakokku U Ohn Pe Literary Award, Scholarship Award and Pakokku Library Book Award; 6. With determination to continue to live in unity and harmony, Panglong Agreement was inked on 12 February 1947; 7. Kalay District people, USDA members honour Union Day, support National Convention; 8. Ministry of Cooperatives holds coord meeting; 9. Education Minister inspects university, college and basic education schools in Hpa-an Township; 10. Meeting on offering gold plates to Shwedagon Pagoda held; 11. Union Day delegates arrive; 12. UDNR trainees continue excursion tour..."PERSPECTIVES": Work in coordination to make National Convention a success"(page 2)...FEATURE:" With determination to continue to live in unity and harmony, Panglong Agreement was inked on 12 February 1947"(page 13)...