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Title Section19 1973-07-05 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Thursday evening, July 5 f 1973 No. 759 Price 15 cents SINGAPORE THURSDAY, JULY 5, 197319 words
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Article10 1973-07-05 1 Police reported 93 accidents yesterday. Five were serious.10 words
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Article127 1973-07-05 1 In slack trading, prices were fairly steady for the first 45 minutes on the Stock Exchange of Singapore this morning. Tins, rubbers and oil palms were neglected. Malayan Credit was temporarily suspended. BUSINESS DONE: Faber Union (1) 5.70. Copper Industries (1) 1.60. Singapore Land (1) 5.60. City127 words
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Article35 1973-07-05 1 Paris, Thursday.—Deposed Cambodian leader Prince Sihanouk said In a newspaper Interview today that the FUNK (Front Unl De La Resistance Cambodglenne) guerrilla movement he led would never accept a partition of Cambodia.35 words
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Article419 1973-07-05 1 Sunny Wee - New prices to offset high building cost By Sunny Wee The rentals and selling prices of all future Housing and Development Board flats are to go up by 20 per cent. The new rates would be applicable to all newlydesigned flats which are bigger in floor419 words
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167 1973-07-05 1 Reuter New York. Thursday.— The world's first artificial liver has been developed by a 28-year-old JapaneseAmerican scientist who began work on the device when he was 18 years old. An artificial liver has long been considered a near Impossibility, savs Dr. Kenneth Matsumura. becauseReuter - 167 words
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Article183 1973-07-05 1 Base is still Penang Reuter London, Thursday World tin prices will still be determined by the prices in the Penang market, despite the floating of the Malaysian ringgit, the International Tin Council (ITC) announced here last night. But the ITC said the situation could be reviewed ifReuter - 183 words
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147 1973-07-05 1 Filipino housewife, Mrs. Fidela Ella, 28, and her dayold baby girl have been granted a week's stay in Singapore on "special grounds" by the Immigration Department. This privilege—believed to be the first of its kind in recent years—was allowed because the girl was147 words
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Article376 1973-07-05 1 $480,000 demand Reuter Santiago, Thursday A hijacker armed with a sawn-off double barrelled shotgun seized an Argentine airliner on a domestic flight yesterday and ordered it to fly to Cuba after a brief stopover in this Chilean capital. Passengers released while the plane an AerollneasReuter - 376 words
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Article, Illustration125 1973-07-05 1 A police patrol car rushed to Keng Lee Road shortly after 9 a.m. today following a 999 call and found this Datsun 1400 lying on its side in a canal. The driver was missing. According to passersby he had crawled out earlier unhurt. And he made125 words
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Article, Illustration220 1973-07-05 1 New York, Thursday .Tulie Nixon Eisenhower said yesterday that her father had considered resigning as President, but his family had talked him out of it They felt it would be an "admission of guilt" and that he was needed In the Presidency. She said the220 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous16 1973-07-05 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today Isolated showers In late afternoon.16 words
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168 1973-07-05 2 The Labour Ministry has advised all work permit holders who wish to marry Singapore citizens to fill up prescribed forms for the approval of the Commissioner of Employment at the Work Permits Office In Chatsworth Road. Prior approval of the commissioner must be168 words
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320 1973-07-05 2 Drinking contest off The University of Singapore Students Union stands firm by its decision that the fresfcmen orientation period should last for three weeks Speaking at the freshmen tea ceremony at Eusoff College recently, the president of the union, Mr. S. Karthikeyan, said:320 words
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Article100 1973-07-05 2 The body of a 50-year-old man found dead in a brothel at Keong Slak Street 10 days ago has been claimed by his relatives. HJs family went to the Outram Road Oeneral Hospital mortuary to identify him late last week following an appeal by police. The100 words
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Article437 1973-07-05 2 6 We're not aware of Thai move* Rice merchants said today they were not aware of any partial lifting of the San on the exports of rice y Thailand. i Commenting on a newspaper report which said the Thai government lifted the ban on Monday437 words
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143 1973-07-05 2 The Amalgamated Union of Public Employees' general secretary, Mr. Q. Kandasamy, has commended the progress made by the Women's League since its formation two years ago. Addressing the League's annual general meeting recently, Mr. Kandasamy urged more women members to come forward and take143 words
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201 1973-07-05 2 The mystery American who left the Hilton Hotel without paying his debts, and abandoned his Lincoln Continental in the hotel car park, is being given a week to settle his debts and remove the car. A hotel, spokesman said that an official report would201 words
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Article, Illustration82 1973-07-05 2 Modern machinery and bustling traffic mean nothing to this trishaw-man (above), who is taking a siesta oblivious to the activity around him. What more can he ask for? He carries his ready-made bunk with him wherever he goes. When he's tired of pedalling, he simply jumps82 words
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Article59 1973-07-05 2 The Lions Club of Singapore East will Inaugurate the Leo Club of Singapore East tomorrow. The new board of directors of the Lions through the courtesy of Marrickville Holding Ltd. will distribute over 2000 lb of margarine to nine charitable Institutions. The Senior Parliamentary Secretary (Culture),59 words
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Advertisement106 1973-07-05 2 2nd BIG WEEK! 2nd BIG WEEK! ODEON 5 Shows: 11 am, 1.30,4.00,6.30 9.30pm MGM INTRODUCES A NEW FILM EXPERIENCE DUO-VISION NO GLASSES-ALL YOU NEED ARE YOUR EYES s s*'W\ f r* ft' Li s l: I l Starring DAVID BAILEY TIFFANY BOLLING RANDY ROBERTS EOO BYRNES SCOTT BRADY DIANE McBAIN106 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous121 1973-07-05 2 weather! in world Singapore Singapore's weather lor the 24 hours to 8 a.m. dayMax. temp.—3o.sC Min. temp.—24.6C Total rainfall for the month to date—29.smm. Total raindays for the month to date—a Hours of sunshine—l.3s Tides Today: 1.32 a.m. (2.8 m). 2.54 pjn. (2.4 m). Tomorrow: 2.23 a.m (2.6 m), 3.29121 words
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Miscellaneous404 1973-07-05 2 HBPPEnincs WHAT S ON TODAY Dr. Ho Ooen Eng. a lecturer in Applied Chemistry, will a 1 A l_.A. course on PRINCIPLES OF PROCESS CONTROL IN THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY at the University of Singapore's Nlssen Hut 0B at 7.30 p.m. The Indian Pine Arts Society will present a VARIETY SHOW404 words
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Miscellaneous270 1973-07-05 2 m Quiz object No. 312 Technician wins $35 prize I A SPECIAL QUIZ J Last Saturday's quiz photograph showed a basin protector. The only correct entry came from Mr. Cheong Chee Keong, a technician, of Kallang Airport Estate. He wins $35. Do you know what today's quiz photograph No. 312270 words
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Article170 1973-07-05 3 The new regulation requiring work permit holders to get the prior approval of the Labour Ministry before changing Jobs has been successful In curbing the high turnover of workers, according to informed sources. Since this restriction was Imposed on work permit holders on June 1. only170 words
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Article26 1973-07-05 3 Eight Singaporeans left on a canoe expedition to Jason Bay, Johor, yesterday and will return on Saturday. The team Includes YMCA staff and members.26 words
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564 1973-07-05 3 Pang Guek Cheng - S'pore to start research soon By Pang Guek Cheng Singapore doctors may soon be able to terminate pregnancies at any stage of gestation without having to resort to surgery, following research on a new drug widely tested for various uses in fertility control.564 words
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Article164 1973-07-05 3 Many employers are flouting the Employment Act by not keeping a proper register of their employees. Tinder the Act, employers are required to maintain a register of workers, giving their personal particulars and salaries. However, surprise checks conducted by the Ministry of Labour inspectors revealed that164 words
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Article27 1973-07-05 3 The Musicians' Union of Singapore will hold their 25th anniversary dinner and dance on July 15 at the Tropicana Theatre Restaurant and Niteclub at 8 p.m.27 words
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207 1973-07-05 3 The Industrial Training Board has set up a special committee to review the whole range of apprentice training schemes In Singapore, sources said today. The committee formed last month, with representatives from industries and firms now running apprenticeship programmes, is an attempt by207 words
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228 1973-07-05 3 The Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE) has asked the Singapore Foochow Coffee Restaurant and Bar Merchants' Association to stop a coffeeshop in the popular Hock Lam Street-North Bridge Road area from overcharging In the sale of soft drinkn. A CASE spokesman228 words
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Advertisement177 1973-07-05 3 TTTFff GREAT WORLD AMUSEMENT PARK ON VIEW A WIDE RANGE OF INDIAN INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS. ENGINEERING MANUFACTURES. FABULOUS TEXTILES. HANDLOOMS AND HANDICRAFTS. Only 5 days to go Closes July, 10, 1973 Open to public Week-Days: 6.00 PM to 10.00 PIVI Sundays: 4.00 PM to 10.00 PM m a W& i'*' j177 words
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Advertisement277 1973-07-05 3 f v- t DVIVIO GOOD CITIZEN CONTEST Ist Prize: $1,000 P. 0.5.8. Gift Voucher 2nd Prize: $300 P. 0.5.8. Gift Voucher plus 1 Cassette Recorder 3rd Prize $200 P. 0.5.8. Gift Voucher plus 1 Cassette Recorder 10 Starter Prizes: $75 P. 0.5.8. Gift Voucher each Plus 100 Special Surprise prizes!277 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous409 1973-07-05 3 b Poser No. 16 Security guard among winners KWANG SIA/NEW NATION CONTEST cinEmn poser Last Saturday's poser showed a scene from the movie Boy, Did I Get a Wrong Number. The Woman in the tub is Elke Sommers. The first 10 correct entries opened by the Editor yesterday evening were409 words
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In Person
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Article, Illustration715 1973-07-05 4 IT'S OFF TO THE BEACH FOR $10,000 CAR WINNER Flashing a $10,000 smile was MISS ONG GEK LI AN. She had just won a car and could not wait to roar off in her new Datsun 1200. The brand-new $10,000 Datsun,715 words
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Article, Illustration712 1973-07-05 4 Sonny Yap - CINEMA By Sonny Yap BLACK GUNN starring Jim Brown, Martin Landau, Brenda 5 y k e s, Luciana Paluzzi and Vida Blue (coming Odeon). When white mobsters go to war against black militants, the result Is what you see In Black Gunn plenty of712 words
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Advertisement229 1973-07-05 4 PROm :I'ii i :T :ITT: For dependability, you can't beat Australian power and hand tools. They do two kinds of jobs. A selling job for the importer. A professional job for the end-user. They've proved their popularity in all parts of the world. Come along to this display and they'll229 words
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254 1973-07-05 5 Reuter Washington, Thursday ti? «Presidential counsel John Dean may be recalled gate Committee to answer questions about President Nixon's financial dealings in the purchase of his California home, an aide to committee chairman Senator Sam Ervin s&id yesterday. The White House has AlreadyReuter - 254 words
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Article64 1973-07-05 5 Kuwait, Thursday Crown Prince and Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber A 1 Ahmed said yesterday that Kuwait had decided to reconsider certain clauses in its participation agreement with western oil companies. Last month Sheikh Jaber had a meeting with the chairman of the Americanown Gulf Oil Company,64 words
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544 1973-07-05 5 'Moves to paralyse work of ICCS' Hanoi, Thursday The Viet Cong have accused Canada of trying to cover up violations of the Paris peace agreement by the US and the Saigon government according to the North Vietnam news agency. The criticism of544 words
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223 1973-07-05 5 Reuter Strasbourg, Thursday.—Sir Christopher Soames, the Common Market Commissioner for Trade and Foreign Affairs pressed here yesterday for a better deal for developing countries in world trade. The commission was firmly wedded to the concept of doing what It could so thatReuter - 223 words
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Article45 1973-07-05 5 Rio de Janeiro, Thursday. —At least four people were killed yesterday when their helicopter crashed in flames in a Rio suburb. The helicopter plunged Into a house, but It was not yet known if there were any victims on the ground.45 words
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Article128 1973-07-05 5 Reuter Montevideo, Thursday. Riot police used tear gas and batons here yesterday to break up a crowd of more than 1000 women demonstrating against Uru guay's new right wing military-backed regime. It was the first serious clash between police and Uruguayans since President Juan MariaReuter - 128 words
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Article, Illustration221 1973-07-05 5 Reuter New York, Thursday Richard Burton's close friend and attorney, Aaron Frosch, said yesterday that Burton and Elizabeth Taylor have had no legal discussions about their separation. "There have been no legal discussions. There has been no termination of the marriage. There isReuter - 221 words
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Article270 1973-07-05 5 Reuter Los Angeles, Thursday The timing of Dr. Henry Kissinger's trip to China—shortly before the halt to American bombing of Cambodia on ugust 15 appeared to be linked with the need for prior consultation/? with Japanese Prime Minister Kakuel Tanaka when he visits WashingtonReuter - 270 words
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321 1973-07-05 5 United Press International Bangkok, Thursday—Agricultural experts said yesterday that Thailand, now Asia's major supplier of rice, is expected to cut its exports by half during the last six months of this year. They said that during the first half of this year ThailandUnited Press International - 321 words
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Article20 1973-07-05 5 London, Thursday Princess Margaret, will visit Egypt for five days beginning November 5, It was announced here yesterday.20 words
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Article, Illustration73 1973-07-05 5 The New Zealand protest ship O t a go takes in fuel from the Supply in Wellington en route to the nuclear testing zone at Muroroa. Petty officer Phil Humphrey physical training instructor aboard the ship, super- vises the fuelling operation. In PARIS, the Defence Ministry yesterday refusedUPI picture - 73 words
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Advertisement137 1973-07-05 5 rW e do it-yourself Danish lampshades V m Beautify your home with a do-it-yourself Danish Lampshade. h comes with simple instructions, and you can join strips and pieces of plastics together into a lampshade which clusters around a light source to lend your room the right atmosphere. Unique in designs,137 words
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Advertisement156 1973-07-05 5 Deep in the corner of everyone's soul, there's a tiny voice that yearns to get away from the wearying, worrying cocoon we weave around ourselves. It says "Take me to islands where the sun shines and the sea sparkles. Take me where people still live to love and be happy.156 words
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Article441 1973-07-05 6 Some of the Housing and Development Board's plans, announced by the Minister for Law and National Development yesterday, will be received with mixed feelings. Mr. Barker's promise that the HDB will further improve the quality of its housing as well as introduce new and441 words
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'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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Article55 1973-07-05 6 It must have been one of the most expensive bonfires. At the recent VC national servicemen combined pass ing out parade, a wooden house was. burnt on purpose as part of the fire-fighting display. A friend tells me the house which was built for the sole purpose55 words
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Article74 1973-07-05 6 The Biblical Zoo of Jerusalem has a novel way of attracting visitors Each week is dedicated to a particular animal in the Zoo and the people with names containing the animal Is allowed free admission. Thus during Bear's Week, those with the name of Dov (Hebrew for74 words
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Article, Illustration963 1973-07-05 6 PAKIR SINGH - PAKIR SINGH All of us new undergrads were herded into the students union canteen. The public address system made squaklng noises every time a student leader got up to deliver his tiresome text welcoming us to963 words
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Letters
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Article114 1973-07-05 6 H. L. YEO - H. L. YEO I refer to the letter by the Executive Secretary of the Singapore Family Planning and Population Board In NN of 29.6.73. A few months back 1 wrote to the Straits Times that tactful handling of public Is wanting in family planning clinics with particular114 words
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Article414 1973-07-05 6 PETER LIM - PETER LIM Your front page article on mosquito contractors on Saturday, 16th June, makes Interesting reading. One would have thought that with its vast amount of experience, the HDB would, especially after the bitter experience at Kampong Chai Chee, do something about solving the whole problem for414 words
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Article196 1973-07-05 6 LAWRENCE S.H. LOH - LAWRENCE S.H. LOH Public Relations Officer, Singapore Police Force, Singapore, 1. I refer to the letter headlined The Dangerous Road Hogs published in your newspaper on Ist June, 1973. I would like to point out that all policemen on duty are Issued with raincoats. The196 words
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Article106 1973-07-05 6 I have applied for a flveroom flat at Holland Road (Bouna Vista Estate). I would like to know when they will be balloted and whether I stand a chance of getting one. Whenever I go to the Sales Department of the HDB It is always packed106 words
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Article101 1973-07-05 6 I hope that the new replacements of the old buses on the roads will not be fitted with automatic doors. This type of doors are. I think, dangerous and often cause accidents when unfortunate passengers are not quick enough in getting on and off the buses.101 words
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Article69 1973-07-05 6 SZTO SIM CHUAN - SZTO SIM CHUAN Press Liaison Officer, Customs Excise, Singapore, 2. I refer to the letter by Agonlttsed in the New Nation of 27th June, 1973. All our officers, except senior supervisory stall, wear uniforms. They do not check passports for Immigration purposes. The number of counters to69 words
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Article114 1973-07-05 6 HONG YAP PEK - YAP PEK HONG Public Relations Officer (Publications), Housing and Development Board, Singapore, 2. We refer to the article on Durham Estate In the New Nation on 22nd June, 1973. Play equipment such as see-saws, swings, a climbing ladder and colourful tree stumps are provided in the children's114 words
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Article130 1973-07-05 6 LIM HENG TOW - LIM HENG TOW Public Relations Officer, RTS, Singapore. 11. The letter by Low and Mini which appeared In the New Nation of 23rd June. 1973 refers. As the letter Is written under a pseudonym, it is difficult to determine whether in fact we have received your correspondent's130 words
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Advertisement105 1973-07-05 6 Write to The Editor, New Nation, Locked Bag 15, GPO, Singapore, 1. Keep one handy in your home, JINTAN TERUMO flat type Clinical Thermometer with C F scales. Unlike other thermometers, our Clinical Thermometer comes in a flat-type, and the mercury line is so clear that it is easy to105 words
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Page 6 Miscellaneous
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Article, Illustration1251 1973-07-05 7 Is there any effective way in which a check can be kept on prices? Manufacturers say if they can cut down the cost of production goods can be made cheaper. The Consumers'Association of Singapore has argued the case for stronger consumer action to prevent profiteering. Price1,251 words
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Article, Illustration578 1973-07-05 7 ISMAIL KASSIM - CONCLUDING THE SERIES BY ISMAIL KASSIM A strong consumer association can effectively fight unfair price-fixing. There is no need for legislation. This the view of Mr. Ivan Baptist, executive secretary of the Consumers' Association of Singapore. "Any organisation which looks at the problems objectively and comes578 words
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Article, Illustration455 1973-07-05 7 Should I economise bj buying lower quality food products and kill the appetite of my husband and children? This is the daily dilemma faced by housewives when they go marketing or buy foodstuffs from the provision shops. Judging by tiie replies of455 words
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Advertisement176 1973-07-05 7 S >V or v IP* Calling all "CHOK" lovers REAL CHINESE PORK "CHOK", with Liver and all the trimmings, prepared by specialist cooks, is being served daily from morning until midnight at the Phoenix Coffee House. Pork and liver chok with "Be Cha Kuey", garlic, chilli, spring onions, and sauces176 words
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Article, Illustration4877 1973-07-05 8 The scramble for concessions... A HISTORICAL GLIMPSE PART TWO Boxers bare their fists of fury... The Sino-Japanese war marked a turning point in East Asian history. Japan confirmed her emergence as a major power while the Middle Kingdom sank into despondency. The 1894 defeat saw more attempts at selfstrengthening4,877 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration1749 1973-07-05 10 Adam Malik - Adam Malik speaks his mind on Asean to Ilsa Sharp South-East Asia Report Adam Malik INDONESIA How would you like to see Singapore help Indonesia, apart from the tourist development of Med an? In our past experience, Singapore has enough1,749 words
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Article559 1973-07-05 10 "Dracula Tours" are the latest bait offered by the Rumanian tourist organisation to attract western tourists—and their hard currency. Started late last year, it is now claimed that some 2,500 western tourists have so far booked this particular tour. It can be undertaken In addition to559 words
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Article, Illustration643 1973-07-05 10 V.K. Chin - From V.K. Chin MALAYSIA The 24th UMNO general assembly held during the weekend was more like an economic seminar rather than the annual meeting of Malaysia's most powerful political party. With political power firmly in their hands, the 1,000 delegates could concentrate tneir attention643 words
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Article484 1973-07-05 10 VOICE OF THE PRESS What other Newspapers are saying: THAILAND'S BAN ON RICE EXPORTS Officials of the Trace Department of the Ministry of Finance have urged the people not to panic over the total ban imposed by on rice exports as we have adequate stocks to484 words
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570 1973-07-05 10 Washington Post SOUTH VIETNAM South Vietnam's feeble political opposition mounted only a minor challenge to President Nguyen van Tfcieu last week when candidacy lists closed for the Aug. 26 senate elections. As expected, two full slates of pro-government candidates were entered againstWashington Post - 570 words
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TREND
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Article394 1973-07-05 11 koboD^ I saw a condition the other day which I have not seen for years but was at one tima very familiar to many Singaporeans. I had an anxious call from a friend to say that her amah was not well and would I please394 words
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236 1973-07-05 11 Two top-flight British fashion designers, Jean Muir and Bill Gibbs, are coming to Singapore. So far we have been seeing Paris designers, most recently Lanvin and Courreges, but now we have a chance to see the creations of the "greats" of London fashion.236 words
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Article166 1973-07-05 11 KEN DAVIS - KEN DAVIS "Live for today because tomorrow you might be dead." That is Professor Doll's outlook on life once a person reaches 65. Prof. Doll, a world expert on cancer and leukaemia, said that when he turns 65 in four years time there would be166 words
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Article, Illustration411 1973-07-05 11 GENE TEO - f Y [TALKING SHOP GENE TEO Tenera means the young, budding, and spirited. And in fact, this new arrival of Scandinavian porcelain ware reflects the mood of craftsmanship behind it. Tenera was born ai one of the studios of the Royal411 words
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Article, Illustration489 1973-07-05 11 BETTY L. KHOO - WORDS: BETTY L. KHOO A girl going on a vacation in these days of jet travel and strict baggage allowance has got "before and after" worries. The "before" worry b Vetting tor ether a crush resistant wash and wear wardrobe. The "after' worryPICTURE: PHILIP LIM - 489 words
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Advertisement167 1973-07-05 11 The art of living If.-v i# UE You love doing things and going places. You're all for getting into life and making an art of it. And that's just one of the reasons you use Tampax tampons. They're comfortable, convenient and you can carry them anywhere. A doctor developed internally167 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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Article, Illustration117 1973-07-05 12 Bargain hunters helpfd some counters to improve marginally in sluggish trading on the Stock Exchange of Singapore yesterday. The 674,000 industrial, 182,000 property and 115,000 hotel shares traded reflected the dull tempo of activity. Early in the morning the Exchange was near idle for the 30 minutes. Buyers117 words
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Article68 1973-07-05 12 Two Boustead executives have returned from visits to the Kao Soap Company's factories in Tokyo and Wakayama. They are Mr. Ong Ie Mln, marketing manager of Boustead Trading, and Mr. Chia Hock Hwa, product group manager. Boustead recently entered into a joint venture with Kao Soap68 words
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Article, Illustration249 1973-07-05 12 The leader of a visiting 13-member American trade mission yesterday said that they were interested in Joint ventures here for the manufacture of food and other products. Governor William L. Waller of Mississippi said that Singapore was an ideal249 words
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Article, Illustration73 1973-07-05 12 Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company of the United States announced the promotion of Mr. Chan Yee Yan to the post of general manager of 3M Singapore Pte. Ltd. Mr. Chan, 33. an accountant, Joined 3M in 1966. He has contributed significantly to the rapid growth of 3M Singapore and73 words
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303 1973-07-05 12 Action urged as dips to record lows Frankfurt, Thursday. The United States dollar plunged to record lows on European foreign exchanges yesterday amid growing International concern about the world monetary turmoil. In PARIS, President Georges Pompidou said the monetary situation was worsening and all countries seemed to be being dragged303 words
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157 1973-07-05 12 The House of Gallieni, an Italian company which specialises in men's fashion acessorles, plans to make make Singapore its manufacturing and distribution centre for Gallieni neckties. Announcing this recently, Mr. Anthony Gibbon, group manager of Henry David, local agents for Gallieni, said: "The enterprise157 words
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Article89 1973-07-05 12 Mr. Lee Penr Lee, 35, an office equipment mechanic, of Behn, Meyer and Co. (Pte) Ltd., has for an eight day training course in Hong Kong. Mr. Lee who has been with Behn Meyer for the past 12 years, will undergo an Intensive course on Olympla and Omega89 words
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Article254 1973-07-05 12 Vosper Limited, parent company of Vosper Thornycroft Private Limited. Singapore, has purchased Harland and Wolff, shiprepairing business in Southampton, for $3 million. Vosper intends to combine the business being acquired from Harland with its own ship-repairing business at Southampton so as to strengthen its position. Vosper expects that254 words
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410 1973-07-05 12 NEW YORK, Thurs.— Japan's five year economic plan could produce two post war "little miracles" if it can overcome rising inflation at home and stlfler overseas competition. Mr. Douglas Greenwald, chief economist for McGraw Hill, reported. Mr. Greenwald, who recently prepared410 words
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OVERSEAS STOCK EXCHANGE PRICES
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Article257 1973-07-05 12 Prices at 11.30 a Jr.. today (Australian time): Abaleen 09'/a 14 Do opts 02'/a nil AOD 08 09 Allstate 11 nil Amad 04 04Va Aurora 13 14 Do opts OlVa 02 Aust Ant 16 17 Bamboo nil 06 Beach nil 26 Bounty Oil nU 01 Bridge 13 nil Castleagh257 words
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Article257 1973-07-05 12 Prices surged ahead in active trading In the morning session of the Tokyo Stock Market yesterday. The market opened higher on the crest of a continued bullish sentiment. Profit-taking assaulted some forerunners towards the close but there were persistent buying for giant capitals. The Dow-Jones average of 225 selected257 words
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Article77 1973-07-05 12 This service Is from the Union Bank of Switzerland. Closing quotations (in Swis* francs) on Zurich Stock Exchange. UBS 4080 10 SBC 3660 20 Credit Suisse 3630 Swissair B. 600 —18 Swiss Reinsurance 2630 —10 Winterthur B. 1875 +5 Zurich Insurance 7150 —200 Juvena B. 2610 Nestle B. 430077 words
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Article213 1973-07-05 12 Closing prices (in francs) yesterday: Paribas 231.50 (230) Indochlne 249.50 (250) Foncier 410 (414) Printemps 130 (133) CGE 482 495) Bull 65 (65) Royal Dutch 173.10 (175.30) Mlchelin 1874 (1910) Thomson 258 263.50) CFP 227 (227.50) Rhone 176.60 (183.50) Air 363 (380.10) Philips 75.10 (77.43) Suez 361 (363.70) Citroen213 words
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Article110 1973-07-05 12 LONDON, Thursday—An agreement has been reached here on a temporary arrangement to safeguard exports of Bolivian tin. threatened by the proposed closure of Britain's biggest tin smelting plant. Mr. Kenneth Cork, liquidator of the Williams Harvey Tin Smelting Company, told Reuter he had110 words
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328 1973-07-05 12 The Singapore Manufacturers' Association has set up eight committees which meet regularly to discuss developments within the industry. According to the latest issue of The Manufacturer, the official SMA bulletin, the committees are known as "product groups" each of which represents the interests of328 words
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Article98 1973-07-05 12 Reuterr Paris. Thursday Total aid to developing countries from members of the 16nation Development Assistance Committee (DAC) of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) rose provisionally to U5519,400 million ($45,300 million) last year from US$lB,lOO million ($42,200) In 1971, the committee said inReuterr - 98 words
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Article30 1973-07-05 12 Brussels. Thursday—The Belgian Bank rate will be raised by a halt Der cent from 5| to 6 per cent effective from today the National Bank announced yesterday.30 words
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Advertisement61 1973-07-05 12 WINDOW FOR $2 $2 is the mhiimum classified advertisement rate in NEW NATION, Singapore's only evening paper. With almost 100,000 readers of NEW NATION someone is sure to want the things you wish to dispose of. Phone DIAL-ADS, *****8 and put NEW NATION selling power to work. NEW NATION Dial61 words
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Advertisement618 1973-07-05 13 r :u DINE/DANCE AND ROMANCE to the 'Sounds of Hawaii' at Aloha Rhu Hawaiian Village the ideal seaside rendezvous just 2Vi miles away from Bedok. Reservation, Telephone: S'pore *****4. HAIR LOSS!!! CONSULT OUR LONDON Qualified Trichologist for your hair scalp problems Also a Chiropodist for your foot problems. Tel: S'pore618 words
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Advertisement469 1973-07-05 13 AT THE SEAH GALLERY See and buy o Kim Joo original in both batik and sculptures also collector's items from the Ming Dynasty. Open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Close on Sundays. 141 Tanglin Road, (Tudor Court) Tel: *****5. CORRESPONDENCE AND RE. PORT WRITING A five months practical course469 words
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Advertisement605 1973-07-05 13 SPECIAL OFFER! TRANSISTOR RADIO $7.90; cassette tapes C-60 $1.50; C-90 $2.35; typewriters $97.00; including carrying cases and guaranteed 12 months Cassette tope-recorders $49.00 with 12 months guarantee, mini calculators $159/- and many other bargains. Gill ot G.R. Bhagwan Traders 117 Hill Street Singapore 6. Tel: *****. ALL ARE WELCOME To605 words
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Advertisement322 1973-07-05 13 INDUSTRIAL LAND IN Dist. 25 —7Va ocres. Interested buyers, write for more details to the Advertiser New Nation Box N2374 S'oore. HONG LEONG GARDENS 1 Split-level Terroce house, 3 bedrooms at: Upp. Ayer Rajah Road 2nd Phase, Type 'F' Completion, December 1975. Area: 1,800 sq. ft. Interested parties Contact Salient322 words
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Advertisement507 1973-07-05 13 THK TELECOMMUNICATION AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE WANTED: OPERATORS for the maritime mobilt/telegraph/telex telephone services. SALARY SCALE: SI 75 x 10—195/210 x 15— 330/345 x 15— 435. QUALIFICATIONS: GCE 3 'Of level passes or a School Certificate. Preference will be given to those who have a good sense of hearing and/or typing507 words
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Advertisement488 1973-07-05 13 YAMAHA TOT PIANO COURSE commencing August Ist. Instructor Mrs. Teresa Fllmer. Only odults with sound keyboard foundation accepted or by audition. Tel: *****5. *****. MRS. ICY. LEE'S DRESSMAKING INSTITUTE Morning, afternoon, evening classes at 318-A, River Valley Road, S'pore *****7/*****1. MRS. BENJAMIN'S MALAYSIAN COOKING Class Begins on sth July. Contact488 words
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Advertisement303 1973-07-05 13 CHIP HONG VEHICLES (S) Ltd., 45 Scotts Rood, (Newton) Sirtgo-1 pore 9. Tel: *****1 *****3 offers 1972 Colt Golont 1600 L, Toyoto Celico, Ford Escort 1300 XL, Dotsun 1200, Volkswagen Stationwogon. 1971 Dotsun Pick-up, Toyoto Celica, Volkswqgen Stationwogon, Vauxhall Vivo Deluxe, Ford Cortina 1600 L. Volvo 144 aircon., Ford Cortina303 words
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Advertisement235 1973-07-05 13 HIAP HUAT CO.. 245 Middle Rood S'pore *****/*****/ *****5 offers: 1973 Colt Goiont 1600 L 1972 Ford Escort UOOXL 4 dr. Austin Mini 1000 Special 1971 Mazda Capella 1600 Ford Cortina 1600 L Ford Escort 1100 4 dr. Opel Kodett Cair-con) Morris 1300 G.T. 1970 Mazda 1200 Ford Cortina G.T.235 words
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Article, Illustration845 1973-07-05 14 Nancy Koh - By Nancy Koh Star- studded Kuo Chuan scored a convincing 5-2 victory over Sembawang in the quarter-finals of the Inter-Consti-tue n c y badminton championship at SBA Hall last night. Internationals Ng Chor Yau and Ronnie Oon. Inspired the young Kuo Chuan team to victory. ChorPicture by Jerry Seh - 845 words
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Article550 1973-07-05 14 Angelyn Asher - By Angelyn Asher Grace Fung of Tanjong Katong Girls' scored a double in the Katong District schools swimming meet at Amber Road, yesterday ooch in record times. Grace, performed magnificently in the "B" division girls 100 m freestyle event to better the record of 1:17.2 sec.550 words
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Article114 1973-07-05 14 Bydney, Thursday The Brazilian soccer team Cruzeiro defeated the Sydney team of Hakoah 3-2 yesterday. Cruzeiro, with precision playing. took the first goal In the 11th minute when Lopez, a speedy Brazilian, scored. Lima took an easy goal in the 19th minute to give Cruzeiro a114 words
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Article119 1973-07-05 14 By Lim Kok Ann The North Sumatra chess team arrived last night for a series of matches against Singapore Chess Federation teams to be played over the next few days. The first match will be held at the Chinese Swimming Club tonight, at 7.30 p.m., against119 words
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Article63 1973-07-05 14 Vienna, Thursday Australian girl Ilona Gusenbauer, the Olympic bronze medallist cleared 1.91 metres (6 feet 31 Inches) here yesterday in the world's best woman high jump performance this year. Her jump was only three centimetres (about one inch) less than the world record of 1.9463 words
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580 1973-07-05 14 JEFFREY LOW - Gtimi TAIK WITH JEFFREY LOW The Singapore Tenpin Bowling Congress yesterday announced that the national Masters selection tournament for this year s International Open and FIQ Asian Zone championships will start on July 16 at the Orchard. The qualifying rounds will end on July580 words
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Article77 1973-07-05 14 Tokyo, Thursday Baseball results: Central League— Yomlurl 7 Hiroshima 2; Chuunichi 6 Han-shin 6; Yakult X Taiyo 0. Pacific League Hankyu 4 Taiheiyo 0; Nittaku 6 Nan teal 3; Lotte 2 Kintetsu 2. New York: American League— Baltimore 6 Milwaukee 4; Regular game Baltimore 10 Milwaukee 7; Boston77 words
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375 1973-07-05 14 Reuter London, Thursday New Zealand will try to level the series against England in the third and final cricket Test at Leeds today on the controversial pitch which last year lost Australia the chance of winning the Ashes The Headingly pitch proved a grasslessReuter - 375 words
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Miscellaneous64 1973-07-05 14 DR. KILDARE by Ken Bald SO WE'RE SHORT OF PERSONNEL... BEPS EQUIPMENT. YOU r^|M||| APP THAT AMP VE you AN GOT INSTITUTION MAT'S OPERATING AT LOSS TO ITSELF ANP TO ITS PATIENTS WW UNDER THE WESTERN SUN, A MODERN 'WAGON TRAIN' HEADS FOR REGtONS UNKNOWN... s '4 /> -A s64 words
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Miscellaneous286 1973-07-05 14 NEW NATION CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Gulf. 6 Word with zip or area. 10 Soothing substance. 14 North African country. 15 Bradley. 16 Inter 17 Sportsman Brundage. 18 Don't bother. 20 What magazine readers do. 22 Plead. 23 Rind. 24 Chemical compound. 26 Speckle. 29 Hit: Slang. 31 New Mexico Pueblo286 words
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Article339 1973-07-05 15 By Blue Peter Fair Legend did a splendid trial at Bukit Timah this morning. Ridden by Jim Johnson, the Wilkes five-year-old beat The Joker (Sairi Suliman) in a 3f workout in 36 on good going. Consortium (DJulklfly Ahmad) Impressed In a 3f gallop In 36339 words
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413 1973-07-05 15 SCRATCHINGS SATURDAY RACE 1: CI. 6 Div. 4 6f, 2.15: Joint Prosperity, Blanc de Chine. RACE 2: CI. 6 Div. 3 6f, 2.45: Happy Way, Technical Adviser. RACE 3: CI. 2 Div. 3 6f, 3.15: Burnbrae Boy, Senyum. RACE 4: CL 1 Div.413 words
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Article118 1973-07-05 15 London. Thursday Lester Piggott, Britain's most famous Jockey, will miss the mount on Roberto, hot favourite for Saturday's valuable Eclipse Stakes, after bein* suspended at Newmarket yesterday. Piggott and Frankle Durr were both suspended for three days, with effect from tomorrow, for "careless and improper riding"118 words
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Article1080 1973-07-05 15 CLASS 1 DIVISION 3—7F ($13,000 $9100 TO WINNER) 6 JOINT COMMAND II (Mod) R Breukelen 4 9.00 ***** THUMBS UP II a (Boon Wah) Tulioh 3 8.10 ***** ENTERTAINMENT VIII a (Shaw) Tulioh 6 8.09 44 WINSLOW BOY a (Window) TUlloh 4 8.08 ***** PRESIDENT'S1,080 words
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Article1327 1973-07-05 15 THE QUEEN ELIZABETH II CUP CLASS 1 11F ($36,000 $24,500 TO WINNER) ***** ROYAL MARK a (Lucky) Tulloh 6 8.00 ***** SHOWGIRL V a (Shaw) Tulloh 4 8.05 ***** CHAMPAGNE II a (Lucky) Allan 6 8.05 ***** SIAFA RAJAH a (HT Wee) E Breukelen 8 8.031,327 words
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318 1973-07-05 15 London, Thursday.—Geoff Howarth. brother of New Zealand Test player Hedley, hit the best score of his career for Surrey against Ken in the county cricket championship match at Maidstone yesterday. Howarth scored 159 in 245 minutes, with 21 fours, and helped his side318 words
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Article32 1973-07-05 15 Seoul. Thursday The world, federation of taekwondo, tne Korean art of self-defence, was formerly Inaugurated here yesterday with Mr. Kim U n -Yong, a senior Presidential body guard, as its president.32 words
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163 1973-07-05 15 Edinburgh, Thursday. Ken Nagle, 52-year-old Australian, holed a 12-yard putt on the final green to beat Argentina's Roberto De Vicenzo by one stroke in the Pringle Senior golf championship here yesterday. Nagle's great finishing putt for a birdie three gave him a final163 words
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Article154 1973-07-05 15 London, Thursday Joe Bugner, Britain's European heavyweight champion, said here yesterday that world title-holder George Foreman would be an easier opponent than former champions Joe Frazier and Muhammad All. Bugner, who was outpointed by Frazier here on Monday and was also beaten by All on points in his154 words
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Article168 1973-07-05 15 London, Thursday The West Indians' deficiencies in out-cricket were exposed yesterday when they could not dismiss an inconsistent Middlesex side, who were on 305 for eight at the end of the opening day of the three-day match at Lord's. The West Indians' over168 words
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Article70 1973-07-05 15 Nancy. Prance. Thursday Holland's Jocp Zoetemelk won the fourth stage of the Tour De France cycle race here yesterday in a tough uphill sprint which saw all the Tour favourites battling for honour*. Zoetemelk, who has been suffering from seat burns since the Tour began on70 words
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Advertisement121 1973-07-05 15 packers of international repote CIIOWK PACIFIC l.ll»liri:» Singapore's largest and most reliable moving company. vFull time staff and equipment no sub-contracting. v World wide network of agents Call us-it's the best move you can make. TEL: 653 833 7, Third Lokyang Road, Singapore 22. Cable: CROWNPAC- Telex RS ***** si?121 words
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Miscellaneous101 1973-07-05 15 DIARY BADMINTON Inter-consti-tuency Kg Kapor v Henderson, Alexandra v B. Basah, Nee Soon v Toa Pay oh, P. Panjang v Ghangl (Guillemard Rd. 1 p.m.). SOCCER SGSFL Junior ko a. linal: PARC V Club HDB (Bt. Chermin), NTUC semifinal: BATU v PDAWU (Padang). SBHF League and Cup: Div. 3 Castrol101 words
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621 1973-07-05 16 Melbourne Herald Big hit of The Greatest Show On Earth now playing at Madison Square Garden, is the world's smallest man, Mihaly Meszaros, 33, Of Hungary. Mihaly who performs as a clown under the circus name Michu Is only 32 MMelbourne Herald - 621 words
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126 1973-07-05 16 Two young nurses played the Good Samaritan to '■mad Dave," the one-eyed psychopathic patient at their mental hospital. In London recently. They befriended him and let him use their flat while they were away. They were the only people in the world who really126 words
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Article79 1973-07-05 16 The dog days in Toronto are on the way out. That's If Toronto City Council passes a recommendation of a two-dog per person limit in the city. Anything over that could cost the dog lover a $2500 fine per dog. A special legislation the Committee of79 words
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Article143 1973-07-05 16 IVVAI lS xuuiouajr, July 5, the 186 th day of 1973 with 179 to follow. THE MOON: Approaching its first quarter. THE MORNING STARS: Mars. Jupiter and Saturn. THE EVENING STARS: Mercury and Venus. Those born on this date are under the sign of Cancer. American showman P.T. Barnum143 words
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Article44 1973-07-05 16 AH FOOK: I'm glad I've bought my HDB flat. Now I can make a neat income by subletting one of the rooms. MEI LIN: You're lucky. I've waited three years for my flat. Now I might have to nav mnrp fnr it.44 words
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Article134 1973-07-05 16 London shoemaker Pantiles Lazari regarded his family's doctor as a "firm friend." Like Lazari and his wife, Dr. Chryssides was a Cyp- riot, and they had been friends for 12 years. The doctor would always come around when called and took a great interest in134 words
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Article, Illustration43 1973-07-05 16 Magdaline likes nothing better than basking in the sun or a long healthy walk in the country to breathe fresh air. And she says pants are the hottest thing around for getting away from it all. Picture by Jerry SehPicture by Jerry Seh - 43 words
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Advertisement174 1973-07-05 16 AMIIM9 THfc WMk» #F MUSIC WITH > 11 1 I'W «Mq w^TTFzx M r*!r 'yKH w« h v- t} cJaN .j. -> rtfr, T" Every night at our glamorous Tiara Bar, we take a tour round the world. Musical'director and pilot is master musician Ricardo Mendez, guitar maestro extraordinary Where174 words
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Miscellaneous443 1973-07-05 16 5 Singapore 3.00 Opening followed by Housewives' Matinee Romance Of A Barber (Mandarin Film, Pt. 1—Rpt) 3.50 Our Music Makers, featuring: Sia Peck Hea and Lim Kim Heok (C—Rpt) 4.05 Days of Our Lives 4.50 Close 6.00 Opening followed by Looney Tunes 6.10 What Others Say (M) 6.30 News in443 words
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Miscellaneous503 1973-07-05 16 Trust your lucky star IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are a determined and relatively aggressive percon who knows with an uncanny certainty precisely when he Is on the best and quickest track to success and when he Is not. TOMORROW CANCER (June 21-Juh 22) Money makes the difference503 words
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