"Tapo ca, ascetic practices; this is the way to auspiciousness"... DOMESTIC NEWS: 1. Senior General Than Shwe sends condolences to US on demise of former President Mr Ronald Reagan; 2. Various kinds of health care services to be provided to different regions in conformity with different environments; 3. Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt attends opening of school buildings at BEMS No 1, BEPPS No 10 in Hlinethaya; 4. Lt-Gen Maung Bo inspects construction of bypass in Myeik; 5. Commandar, minister inspects railroad sections, bridges; 6. World Population Day poster, essay competitions to be held; 7. NC delegates visit Shwedagon Pagoda, Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Buddha Image; 8. Delegates of National Convention take physical exercises; 9. Refresher course for core peer educators concludes... "PERSPECTIVES": "Conserve the environment" (Page 2)... FEATURES: "Railroad of sweat and train of smiles" (Page 8); "New and fast developments throughout Myanmar - Border and rural area developments"... POEM: "Sail up, Flag-aflutters our vow" ("...Raise the tempo regularly| Sail up against the tide| Plants entwined, creepers gain strength| Prominent Convention| Brethren of same flesh and blood| Of all strata in our land| Victory flag hoisted valiantly| Interest of the Union| Kept uppermost...") (Page 2)... SLOGANS: "The National Convention is the concern of all our national races"; "With hands linked firm around the National Convention".