New Nation, 9 July 1973
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Title Section15 1973-07-09 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Monday evening, July 9, 1973 No. 762 Price 15 cents NEW NATION15 words
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Article170 1973-07-09 1 Prices were easier on the Btock Exchange of Singapore for the first 45 minutes this morning. Hytex was listed on the exchange today. It attracted a little attention. BUSINESS DONE: Hytex (1) 1.95, (2) 1.84, (2) 1.82, (1) 1.90, (18) 1.86, (1) 1.89, (1) 1.87, (10) 1.85,170 words
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Article80 1973-07-09 1 Canberra, Monday. Heavy seas are still pounding the stranded 1600-ton Singapore freighter Cheery Venture, which was washed ashore about 80 miles north of Brisbane in a violent storm along the Queensland coast yesterday. Two Royal Australian Air Force helicopters, which assisted the rescue yesterday are still in80 words
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Article13 1973-07-09 1 Police reported 100 acc i d ents yesterday. Seven were serious.13 words
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Article409 1973-07-09 1 Doctors face new law Doctors who suspect a patient of being a drug addict must report him to the Government or face a fine of up to $5000 and a year's jail. They are required under the new Misuse of Drugs Regu.ations, 1973, to furnish particulars of409 words
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Article, Illustration139 1973-07-09 1 No, this is not a stunt. Neither are the children trying to find out how many can squeeze into the trishaw. The man behind this set up, as you can see, is very serious about his load. He is, after all, makingPicture taken at Geylang by Jerry Seh - 139 words
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177 1973-07-09 1 Hospitals in Singapore have been treating an estimated 100 cases of dengue haemorrhagic fever a month since the outbreak three to four months ago. While most of these cases have been mild attacks of haemorrhaglc fever, some have been more severe, according to informed sources177 words
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Article76 1973-07-09 1 Johor Baru, Monday Pollution from across the Johor Strait is spilling into Johor Baru, the president of the Johor Malay Cham- ber of Commerce, Syed All Alatas, said yesterday. He asked the Singapore government to take effective measures to prevent pollution from factories facing Johor76 words
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Article748 1973-07-09 1 Jeffrey Low - Blueprint spells out plans to give the game a big boost By Jeffrey Low Big plans are now underway to introduce professional soccer to Singapore next year. Along with the existing amateur football programme, a professional league may be started witn eight teams. Each team will748 words
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Article89 1973-07-09 1 A two-year-old girl, Sahidah, died yesterday after she drank kerosene from a soft drink bottle at her home off Jalan Eunos. According to the girl's father. Encik Haja Maideen, 23, a security guard, his daughter grabbed hold of the bottle which was on a low-lying table89 words
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Article33 1973-07-09 1 Wellington, Monday. Eight Royal New Zealand Air Force fikyhawk fighter bombers leave for Singapore tomorrow to Join ANZUK forces in the region, the New Zealand Ministry of Defence announced today.33 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous15 1973-07-09 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today—No rain. See Page 515 words
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Article, Illustration154 1973-07-09 2 "To break a promise is a sin This is a little saying which most of us learn, only to forget. For a certain Mr. Eizo Yoritaka from Japan, however, a promise made is a promise kept—especially when it is made to these happy little girls154 words
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Article373 1973-07-09 2 Benefits from July 1 More than 24,000 out of the 30,000 civil servants in Division Three and Four have opted to convert their pension schemes to the Central Provident Fund, according to informed sources. The exact number is expected to be released by the373 words
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Article59 1973-07-09 2 Commonwealth Secondary School will hold an eight-kilometre walkathon in Queenstown on Sunday to raise funds for its extracurricular activities. Some 1800 staff, pupils and members of the school advisory committee will participate in the walk which will be flagged off by Mr. Khoo Ewe Thuan, Queenstown sports liaison59 words
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Article195 1973-07-09 2 Jur on g Town Corporation which has 14 industrial estates under its jurisdiction, hopes to open up new ones in the next few years. It will soon launch a feasibility study to scan potential areas for Industrial development. The study will be carried out195 words
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Article33 1973-07-09 2 The Minister for Science and Technology, Dr. Toh Chin Chye will be guest of honour at the University of Singapore Students' Union Orientation Ball at the Hotel Royal on July 21.33 words
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Article377 1973-07-09 2 Bharathi Mohan - Crowds are careless By Bharathi Mohan A weekend at the zoo can be full of fun, but the careless may well end up as food for the animals. This danger is not realised by the crowds which are pouring into the newiyopened Mandai377 words
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338 1973-07-09 2 A new, simplified and cheaper cholera treatment developed three years ago was recently introdced to doctors at an interregional training course in Singapore. The doctors were informed of the treatment and trained in its use. The leader of a World Health Organisation (WHO) delegation who338 words
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Article32 1973-07-09 2 Five Illegal Immigrants, believed to have amassed loot worth over $100,000 during the last three years In a series of housebreaking and robberies, were arrested last week by police.32 words
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Article95 1973-07-09 2 Sixteen American companies will take part in a four-day exhibition to be held at the US trade centre, starting tomorrow. They include GPE Controls, International Marine Products, ITT Mackay Marine, Konel Corporation, Motorola Inc., Southcom International Inc., Morrow Electronics and Navidyne Corporation. Over 75 products and95 words
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245 1973-07-09 2 Violet Oon - By Violet Oon The Trinity Theological College held an enjoyable Choral and Drama Festival on Friday to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The choir, conducted by Mrs. Koh Geok Kheng, sounded sweet but not fUily polished. High notes were not taken successfully by the245 words
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Article54 1973-07-09 2 A total of 1389 doctors are registered In Singapore, according to the latest government gazette. Slightly over 500 are In the government service In the hospitals, outpatient, maternal and child health clinics and other departments. Almost an equally large number are private practitioners, while about 100 are in54 words
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Miscellaneous596 1973-07-09 2 f 4; •55s 4 i r>.v. M A K J& "V- ># Ifiil i I I KWANG SIA/NEW NATION CONTEST unEmn poser Last Wednesday's poser showed Oliver Reed and Rita Tushlngham in a scene from The Trap. The first 10 correct entries opened by the Editor on Saturday evening were596 words
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Miscellaneous341 1973-07-09 2 HRPPEnincs ""S,™ Mr. Hon Sui Sen. MP for Havelock, will attend the closing ceremony of the KEEP OUR WATER CLEAN CAMPAIGN at the Have lock Community Centre at 7.30 p.m. The opening of the FESTIVAL OF JAPANESE CULTURE 1973 will be held at the Victoria Theatre at 8 p.m. The341 words
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Advertisement699 1973-07-09 3 Q irmumtH better value esbseMll FOR PERSONAL SHOPPERS FROM TODAY UNTILTHURSDAY OPEN EVERY DAY-MONDAY-SATURDAY 8 30AM-7PM SUNDAY FROM 9AM-SPM ALL THESE SPECIALS ARE AVAILABLE TTTTT per can i PEACHES SLICED/HALVES IRISH STEW I FRESHLY fl AUSTRALIAH J LETOHA i BEEF si 05 i GROUND Masting i 15... (425,0 80* p»<«}699 words
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In Person
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Article, Illustration832 1973-07-09 4 MOVEMENTS CHECK KB AT UNIVERSITY TEA I mingled freely with the new students and seniors at the University of Singapore's lower quadrangle until a Smart" students' union official found out I was a reporter. ("I thought you were a new student," be said. "If I832 words
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Advertisement64 1973-07-09 4 Oriental Rugs n 12 «i > i «r vx w* irv; v r v» TV4 J* r* m WS::(A c\^r CV N> *4^ CO- cx? WOOLLEN KIRMANS, SAROUKS. KASHANS. ARDEBILS, TABREZ, QUMS, MESHKINS BALUCHIS.' WOOL SILK QUMS, NAINS ISFAHANS PURE SILK KASHANS QUMS PAKISTANI KASHANS, ARDEBILS. KIRMANS. KAFKAZ BOKHARAS AFGHAN64 words
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Article, Illustration157 1973-07-09 5 This is one way of taking a step closer to death. One wrong stride could be fatal. For the man who leaps on board another stationary launch, has his twc feet stretched across a deep watery grave. If either of the launches moves, or if157 words
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Article33 1973-07-09 5 The National Museum will screen two films. Mozart's Journey to Paris and Johan Sebastian Bach, on Wednesday at 7.30 p.m. in the lecture hall. Tickets are available at the museum office.33 words
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320 1973-07-09 5 Wee Beng Huat - Now in planning stage By Wee Beng Huat A modern subway to help Singapore's city workers enjoy their lunch hour and to beat the traffic jams is now being planned, it was learnt today. The subway will run from the basement of Fullerton320 words
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240 1973-07-09 5 Rav K. Dhaliwal - By Rav K. Dhaliwal The Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE) has amended its constitution to provide for life patronage and life membership. The amendments were made at a recent extraordinary general meeting to prepare for the accelerated expansion of CASE's operations in the consumer240 words
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Article38 1973-07-09 5 The Singapore Institute of Management will hold its annual dinner at the Tanglin Room, Shangri-La Hotel, at 8 p.m. on July 31. The >guest of honour will be the Minister for Finance, Mr. Hon Sui Sen.38 words
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Advertisement504 1973-07-09 5 ***** J.. '-v: I irJ >' •'s iiiiii—i ii" jpw^ nRftMMHM "maw THE RENAULT NEWS yrRENAUI ...worlds largest manufacturer of f ront-vvheel drive vehicles! Monday evening, July 9, 1973 I rv Motors m The famous range of Renault motor vehicles now have a new home in Singapore and Malaysia. Century504 words
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Miscellaneous111 1973-07-09 5 I weather Temperatures in world cities yesterday: Bangkok 33-25 C Hong Kong 28-24 C Manila 31-24 C Seoul 31-22 C Tokyo 31-22 C New York 35-21 C Moscow 23-19 C San Francisco 15-11 C London 21-12 C Paris 22-14 C Sydney 17-13 C Adelaide 19-3 C Singapore Singapore's weather for111 words
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Miscellaneous265 1973-07-09 5 *v s w '0 1 tit Last Wednesday's quiz photograph showed a row of shower curtain rails. There was only one correct entry. The winner of $35 is Miss V.P. Laylitha, a student, of Woodleigh Filter.Do you know wnat today's quiz photograph No. 315 shows? If you do write or265 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration863 1973-07-09 6 South-East Asia's search for Oil a two-part series by Pakir Singh Arab states may well blackmail the West The energy crisis has excited the concern of governments all over the world. The prospects of a fuel shortage have already prompted researchers and scientists to invent863 words
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Article, Illustration1303 1973-07-09 6 Singapore does not possess any oil wells but she has entered the big league of the petroleum business. And the search for oil in South-East Asia which is already bringing dividends to neighbouring countries is welcomed by the Republic's economic experts1,303 words
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VOICE OF THE PRESS
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Article590 1973-07-09 6 SUBLETTING OF HDB FLATS The Minister tar Law and National Development, Mr. E.W. Barker, has said that the Housing and Development Board has decided to allow the HDB flat-owners to sub-let their flats under certain conditions as an inducement to small families. Tb the flat-owners who590 words
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Article126 1973-07-09 6 What other Newspapers are saying: THE FBICE OF HDB FLATS TO BE INCREASED The announcement made the other day by the Minister for National Development about an increase in the price of HDB flats might have come as a surprise to some people. An increase in the price126 words
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Article420 1973-07-09 6 In the last two years, Singapore's oil companies have been undergoing rapid expansion. The western oil companies like Shell, Mobi] and Esso have had a fairly long association with the Republic and recognised the advantages offered by this country. Now the Republic's very own Singapore Petroleum420 words
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Article801 1973-07-09 6 A WIFE told a judge last week that $60 a week from her estranged husband was not enough to keep her and three children "in the style to which she was accustomed." She asked the judge for $1800 a week plus $360 a week for the801 words
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241 1973-07-09 7 Reuter Wellington, Monday. The New Zealand government is to order the 2400ton frigate Otago Inside the 60-mile danger zone around Mururoa Atoll in the Pacific, despite a French ban on all shipping In the area from next Wednesday. The Otago sailed fromReuter - 241 words
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Article68 1973-07-09 7 Moscow, Monday Ten top Soviet cosmonauts yesterday flew from Moscow to the United States to train for the Soviet-Ameri-can link-up in space—planned for summer 1975 —amid rumours of an impending Soviet-manned spaceshot. According to Western reports, two Soviet tracking ships—the Gagarin and the Komarov—are moving to stations68 words
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Article361 1973-07-09 7 C'wealth chief's report Reuter London, Monday A warning of the dangers inherent in present-day relations among the super powers is contained in a report by the Commonwealth SecretaryGeneral, Mr. Arnold Smith. The report released yesterday added: "A world concert dependent only on tactic agreements betweenReuter - 361 words
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Article353 1973-07-09 7 'May be mercenaries' Reuter Nairobi, Monday. A chartered airliner held at Uganda's Entebbe airport since it made a refuelling stop on Saturday with 112 American peace corps teachers aboard was allowed to fly on to Nairobi yesterday but the peace corps volunteers were told to stayReuter - 353 words
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Article31 1973-07-09 7 New York, Monday Rancher Joel Bridges, of Newberry, Florida claimed yesterday he has bred the world's smallest perfect horse—a 14-inch (35 cm) tall. 14 lb (6.45 kg) foal named Gumba.31 words
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Article69 1973-07-09 7 Calcutta, MondayBangladesh Foreign Minister Dr. Kamal Hossain yesterday said his country remained determined to go ahead with the trial of 195 Pakistani prisoners of war for alleged war crimes. Dr. Hossain, who was making a short stopover here on his way from Dacca to Jakarta to begin69 words
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Article, Illustration76 1973-07-09 7 London, Monday English actress Diana Rigg (above) was married secretly on Friday to Israeli painter Menachen Gueffen, a spokesman for Miss Rigg revealed last night. Miss Rigg, now on sixmonths leave of absence from Britain's National Theatre, is about to make a new television comedy series, The Diana76 words
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404 1973-07-09 7 Senate row over Watergate papers Reuter, UPI Washington, Monday The man who has been regarded as President Nixon's chief ally on the Senate Watergate committee, lined up against him yesterday In the conrrontatlon over his refusal to release White House papers on the WatergateReuter, UPI - 404 words
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121 1973-07-09 7 Reuter Salisbury, Monday. Security forces searching for guerrillas who abducted almost 300 pupils and staff from a Jesuit mission school In northeastern Rhodesia yesterday found a 14 year old girl who collapsed after escaping from her kidnappers. But 13 others, Including seven primary schoolchildren,Reuter - 121 words
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Advertisement109 1973-07-09 7 IV' FROM SO MUCH TO ENJOY FOR SO LITTLE. For as little as $258 you can now have an exciting time in Haadyai and enjoy yourself with a spot of relaxation at the beautiful Songkhla resort. The tour includes return air travel, room accommodation and breakfasts. Don't wait! Treat yourself109 words
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Article403 1973-07-09 8 Encik Sha'ari Tadin's suggestion that the community centres should provide marriage counselling services to help cut down Singapore's divorce rate, is a welcome change from the recent spate of demands for the liberalisation of divorce laws. At several seminars on marriage and the Women's Charter recently,403 words
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Article155 1973-07-09 8 Ui Ufjf by ISPY The municipal assembly of Kawasaki has approved Japan's first ordinance guaranteeing the "basic rights" of dogs. Designed to Improve man's attitude towards his best friend, the 15article ordinance includes a plea to citizens "to have a warm feeling always toward animals, not155 words
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Article, Illustration1058 1973-07-09 8 ALEX JOSEY - ALEX JOSEY As an investment, a friend of mine is quietly buying up copies of One Hundred Years of Singapore. Most sellers do not realise that this book, like most good old books, has of late1,058 words
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Letters
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Article339 1973-07-09 8 PHEY YEW KOK - PHEY YEW KOK General Secretary, PIEU and SILO. Singapore, 22. Your editorial of July 4. 1973, entitled Labour: The Centre and the Base which contains observations on the need to maintain contact, communication and '4alson between the leaders and the members In the light of the Increasing339 words
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Article271 1973-07-09 8 I am surprised at the reply by the Public Relations Officer, Ministry of National Development under the caption Planning For A Footpath (NN. 2.7.73). Judging from the reply, it appears that the footpaths and the adjoining grass verge are in good condition with an adequate drainage271 words
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Article135 1973-07-09 8 All my friends and lelatlves who applied for the four-room flats at Toa Payoh Estate commented that the four rooms of the point-block are very small and congested as compared with those four-room slab-block type at Bendemeer Road. They are wondering whether the HDB is building135 words
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Article70 1973-07-09 8 YEONG KUM KEE - YEONG KUM KEE Public Relations Officer, Ministry of National Development, Singapore, 2. I refer to A.C.'s request to put up a big bold sign Watch Out For Vehicles Turning Into Parliament Lane (NN, 22.6.73). Tne request is not considered feasible as there are footpaths along both70 words
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Article167 1973-07-09 8 In view of the Publicity given to two rape cases which were heard In court recently, It would be timely for ladies to take precautions against rape. These precautions can be found in a magazine article Keep a chain on the door at all times. Lock your167 words
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Advertisement175 1973-07-09 8 Write to The Editor, New Nation, Locked Bag 15, GPO, Singapore, 1. TTSC International Training Centre NEW COURSES STARTING SHORTLY Book-Keeping (Beginners) 9th July English (Beginners) 9th July Elementary Shorthand Speedwriting 10th July Shorthand Theory 16th Jnly Telephone. can Of writ* for details INTERNATNNAL TRAINING CENTRE (PTE) Ul SUPREME HOUSE175 words
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Miscellaneous22 1973-07-09 8 '4 i sr ■m bi rl s a < /i 9 4! ,l* r sask *-S^a 2 HPS IfMliMlili 11 >lli£SiW* v I22 words
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Article, Illustration2981 1973-07-09 9 Jeffrey Low - Are we ready for kick-off? SWEAT-SOAKED JERSEYS, MUD-STAINED BOOTS AND POUNDING HEARTS WITH IRON WILLS TO WIN, WIN AND NOTHING BUT WIN-THEY ARE... By Jeffrey Low Sports officials have spared some efforts in the past two years to lift Singapore soccer out of the doldrums. The aim has2,981 words
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Article, Illustration1316 1973-07-09 10 BRIAN BAXTER - SEACRAFT with BRIAN BAXTER The difference between a luxury item and an economy model is more than Just a matter of size. Let's face it, a Mini is more luxurious than a 10-ton truck. And excessive decoration does not necessarily mean luxury either; look at1,316 words
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Article, Illustration691 1973-07-09 10 LEE CHIU SAN - motorcycling WITH LEE CHIU SAN All 90 c.c. motorcycles made by Honda used to be the most popular form of twowheel transport in the middle of the last decade. At that time, the Honda S9O alone outsold all the other motorcycles on th e market. Honda691 words
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Article, Illustration680 1973-07-09 10 JIM WATKINS - motoring with JIM WATKINS A week ago I tried, and liked, the rotary engined Mazda RX4 coupe. There is, parallel to the coupe, a fourdoor saloon with essentially similar r.ty!ijig but naturally without the fastback. Both the coupe and saloon are also offered with a four-cylinder680 words
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259 1973-07-09 10 JIM WATKINS - JIM WATKINS I sometimes wonder if the owners of the many commercial vehicles in Singapore ever stop to think that the publicity they obtain by having their brand name painted in large letters on the sides, front and rear can be a two-edged sword.259 words
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Advertisement104 1973-07-09 10 Powered and styled to go like the wind! Concentrated power in a compact design Styled for the space-age True sports car features Superior power/weight ratio Super efficient engine 400 meter Standing Start in under 19 seconds. Max. speed 150 km/h Most economical in its class Steering lock, tachometer DISTRBUTOR TAN104 words
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TREND
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Article363 1973-07-09 11 William Drummond - By William Drummond Los Angeles Times The legend of the "shahtush," literally king's wool, is as persistent as the tale of the Indian rope trick. At first, it sounds equally unbelievable. Unlike the rope trick, shahtush does exist, and it is found only in Kashmir,Los Angeles Times - 363 words
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Article, Illustration363 1973-07-09 11 Dear Ros, I am very concerned about my 17-year-old sister. She thinks my mother and I do not love or understand her, so she Is always very miserable and wants to end her life (at least, she has always said so). I try to listen to363 words
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294 1973-07-09 11 Dear Ros, He Is 18 years old and Is now In the National Service. He's a very close friend of my brothers and my father likes him a lot too. He often comes to my house and follows me around everywhere. He has even294 words
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Article, Illustration728 1973-07-09 11 Betty L. Khoo - Art of becoming a mother with no sign of flab By Betty L. Khoo Would you believe that Jeanine Siniscal, 23, became a mother without a single stretch mark on her flat tummy or any sign ot flab on her slender body? Not only728 words
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Article193 1973-07-09 11 Dear Ros, I .eft school with only a Secondary Three certificate. I understand that without a School Certificate, prospects for the future aren't too bright. Is this true? At present I am taking an accountancy course at. Stamford College. I'm very interested in taking uft courses,193 words
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Article147 1973-07-09 11 Dear Ros, My boyfriend is a very discouraged person. He has failed his exams but will be repeating it in two months' time. I thought I might encourage him by saying that if he faj'.ed then I would fail my GCE. He became very <angjry at147 words
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Article78 1973-07-09 11 Dear Ros, I am a Pre-unlversity I student and I have difficulty studying at home because the noise level is unbearable. What can be done? Lilian. Dear Lilian, Why not use the library, either in your own school or at Stamford Road. When your mother questions you78 words
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Article89 1973-07-09 11 Dear Ros, I am very interested in a boy whom I don't know. I've noticed him since I was in Secondary Two. He used to disturb me but I ignored him. Now I wish to be friends with him, but how? I can only89 words
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237 1973-07-09 11 It is nice to lie browning in the sun with the fresh feel of the sea breeze on one's face. You soak in the son, you soak in the fresh air and you feel and look great but alas this is so237 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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Article, Illustration191 1973-07-09 12 Local manufacturers plan to buy cheaper electrical spare-parts from China to cut down on costs of assembling their products. A 25-man team from the Singapore Electrical Trades Association visited China last month to survey the range of electrical products and their price level.191 words
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Article25 1973-07-09 12 Computer Processing Services (Pte) Ltd. of Singapore has been appointed by Ailis Chalmers Parts Distribution and Training Centre to computerise stockcontrol and invoicing.25 words
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347 1973-07-09 12 Basle, Monday Western central bankers discussed the new monetary crisis behind closed doors here until late last night—and then made an apparent hint that the United States might intervene to halt the plunging value of the dollar that has347 words
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237 1973-07-09 12 Bandar Raya Development has acquired a 30 per stake at par in MIECO Chipboard for a total cash consideration of $1.5 million. The other major shareholder of MIECO is the Pahang Investment and Industrial Company, wholly owned by the Pahang State Government, which237 words
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114 1973-07-09 12 Now C C to distribute Chrysler room aircons Cycle and Carriage has acquired the distributorship for Chrysler room airconditioners, according to Mr. Kevin Mallal, the manager of C C's engineering division. He said: "With the acquisition of the distributorship, we have established a separate department to handle Chrysler room airconditioners."114 words
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85 1973-07-09 12 Hong Kong, Monday. The US dollar plunged to a record low on the Hong Kong currency market today with a quote of HK54.925 to one US dollar buying and HK54.95 selling. American tourists meanwhile were being offered the all time low of85 words
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Article, Illustration345 1973-07-09 12 Profit is not an ugly word, so said Dr. Andrew R. Cecil, president of the Southwestern Legal Foundation, here for the conference on private investments and international transactions in Asian and Pacific countries. Obviously referring to some developing countries' apprehension over the345 words
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Article224 1973-07-09 12 Supplying this service are the Banco di Roma of Italy, Commerzbank of Germany, Credit Lyonnais of France and the Union Bank of Switzerland. Roundup of European stock markets for week ending July 6. Due to continued uncertainty on the foreign exchange markets, stock prices remained weak. Also, the low224 words
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Article294 1973-07-09 12 Stock market prices suffered a moderate setback on Saturday, though they resisted downward pressures toward the close. Trading was active. The market opened lower, as investors felt uneasy over the steep fall sustained by the US dollar on European money centres. The selling pressure gained momentum later but prices294 words
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Article253 1973-07-09 12 Prices at 11.30 ajxi. today (Australian time). A baleen 10 11 Do Opts 02% nil AOD 09 10 Allstate 10 12 Amad 04 nil Aurora 12 14 Do Opts 01% 02 Aust Ant 16 17 Bamboo 05 56 Beach nil 26 Bounty Oil 00% 01 Bridge 14 nil Castlereagh253 words
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Article233 1973-07-09 12 Prices continued to decline at the beginning of the week on account of the monetary crisis and the awaited anti-inflation measures of Mr. Giscard d'Estaing. Just as we anticipated a continuation of the turmoil on the monetary front, the market anticipated the measures announced by Mr. Giscard d'Estaing. They233 words
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Article74 1973-07-09 12 Closing prices on Milan Stock Exchange on July 6. Alitalia Priv. 9260 Anic 1303 Banco di Roma ***** Ciga 9490 Fiat 3110 Gererali ***** Immobiliare Roma 1420 Ita Icemen ti ***** Italsider 790 Mira Lanza ***** Mondadori 4199 Montedison 975 Motta 3960 Olivetti Ord. 2401 Prirelll Spa 1681 R74 words
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Article660 1973-07-09 12 Zurich stc.ck market report from June 28 to July 5. Following the lethargic trading pace and slowly easing stock prices that had marked the past weeks, losses clearly outweighed gains in the period under report with continuing small volume. The current downtrend can be attributed to the well-known factors660 words
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199 1973-07-09 12 Despite a significant drop in Malaysia's imports of Chinese products through Singapore, the latter's purchases from China have fallen only slightly from $406.7 million in 1971 to $399.1 million last year, official statistics showed. The drop in imports by Malaysia from Singapore was199 words
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Advertisement82 1973-07-09 12 NEW NATION TOPS FOR TELEVISION WATCHERS What's on television tonight? The quickest and best way to find out is to look up New Nation's easy to find backpage TV guide. It's there in the same spot every day. And every Saturday there's an informative television column providing you with the82 words
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Advertisement338 1973-07-09 13 EILEEN'S BEAUTY CARE of Roland Now ot Ist floor, 247, Orchard Road, S'pore 9. Consultant Miss Eileen Chung (Dip 1.8. T.) London will give you a 1973 Avant-Garde make up, expert facial treatment, deep cleansing, skin care treatment, natural masks, also beauty therapist treatment, legs waxing, body massage and take338 words
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Advertisement522 1973-07-09 13 EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION of Batik and oil paintings of local and Asian Artists at Asian Artists Gallery, mezzanine floor, Singapore Hyatt Hotel 10-12 Scotts Road, Singapore 9. HELP A CHARITABLE CAUSE. Buy at the GOODWILL SHOP Welfare Handicraft Centre undei Singapore Council of Social Service Penang Lane *****4. CAPRICORN AIRCONDiTION ING522 words
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Advertisement384 1973-07-09 13 DIST. 11, GOLDHILL CENTRE complete with telex ond P6X panelling, carpet throughout, furniture/fixtures, xerox etc. Approximately 1,000 sq.ft. available which include reception area, secretarial services, and individual offices. Gill Chris *****1 S'pore. INTERNATIONAL BUILDING ORCHARD ROAD Office spaces available For particulars, please contact: tel: *****5 during office hours AIRCONDITIONED OFFICE384 words
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Advertisement520 1973-07-09 13 TECHNICAL PRODUCT REPRESENTATIVES Mate holders of Singapore-Cam-bridge G.C.E. or equivalent, with passes ot Ordinary Level in Technical subjects are invited to apply in writing to the Personnel Deportment of Uk.C. (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD., Alexandra P.O. Box 134, S pore 3 not later than Saturday, July 14 1973 with personal data,520 words
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Advertisement441 1973-07-09 13 LANCOME The direct line to beauty hairstyling at Aare/ \Z/<7u*7r&r/a/ (Te1:***** ext.ls9) Stevens/Bt.Timah Rds. Singapore 10 YWCA SOCIAL, BALLROOM DANCING CLASSES Conducted By David Chan M H.A.T.D. (Japan), A.F.A.T.D. (Australia/ New Sessions commence Saturday 7/7/73 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday 10/7/73 7 p.m. Enquiries: ***** and *****1. SKY DRIVING441 words
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Advertisement512 1973-07-09 13 NEW CAR DIRECTORY Where you can buy your next new car in Singapore iiiii CHAMPION MOTORS (S) PTE. LTD, 304 Orchord Rood, Singapore 9 Tel: *****1. tfHMODCLS: 1.3 Soft), 1* W '»S«p*r, I*oo CT itmier. 2000 2000 CT Vekxr 3000 CTV S*dcr. CITT MOTORS (S) PTE. LTD. 28 Cavenogh Rood,512 words
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933 1973-07-09 14 POSII SCRIPTI by scrutineer] The Sultap of Pahang's tough staying flve-year-old C h a y a Timor II, aided by the "J.J. magic," fairly routed the opposition in the $36,000 Queen Elizabeth II Cup over llf at Bukit Timah yesterday. It was a classy933 words
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Article, Illustration350 1973-07-09 14 BEAU BRIDGE took command at the 3f, leading into the straight from BERJUANG. MOLTEN GOLD and FRASER HILL were well up with the pace. Beau Bridge kept up a smart gallop to win by three lengths from BERJUANG. MOLTEN GOLD finished third.350 words
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Article, Illustration424 1973-07-09 14 Dennis Chia - By Dennis Chia While champagne flowed freely at the Hyatt Hotel last night and laughter filled the air, champion jockey Jimmy Johnson, who won the Queen Elizabeth II Cup on Chaya Timor, was already on his way to Sydney for aPicture by Steven Lee - 424 words
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Article109 1973-07-09 14 Melbourne, Monday Australia rules football results: VFL Richmond 17 15 (117) bt North Belb. 11 12 (78); Melbourne 19 20 (134) bt Fitzroy 14 13 (97); Collingwood 15 13 (103) bt St. Kilda 12 10 (82); Essendon 21 6 (132) bt Footscray 13 19 (97); Hawthorn 14 24109 words
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Article450 1973-07-09 14 Edinburgh, Monday. With the ordeal of prequallfylng brought to a conclusion yesterday, the stage Is now set for the British Open golf championship to unfold all its drama and action over the old Troon course on Wednesday. Most of the big names will450 words
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Miscellaneous276 1973-07-09 14 NEW NATION CROSSWORD 10 Actor Alda. 11 Part of a water-supply system. 12 Annual, as winds. 13 Flow back as a consequence. 16 Speakers' stands. 21 River into the Danube 24 State of stress. 26 Wise 28 Thinks. 30 Certain Yalies. 32 Sound from Fido 34 Neckpiece 36 Quadrangle. 38276 words
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Article, Illustration832 1973-07-09 15 P. Seneviratne - By P. Seneviratne Iji the 1950'5, Nell Harvey boosted Austral 1 a' s formidable line-up with batting that was educated and correct. Today he employs the same approach in another field —the tupperware business. The 44-year-old lefthander, whose total of 6,149 runs made him the832 words
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309 1973-07-09 15 Nancy Koh - By Nancy Koh Marymount Convent will continue their quest for titles on the final day of the Bukit Timah District School's swimming championships today. After the first three days of competition, Marymount are at the top of the table with 281 points. They309 words
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363 1973-07-09 15 Dr. Winston Lee Slew Boon, president of the Singapore Motor Sports Club, showed his absolute mastery of vehicles when he won the overall award from 25 other drivers in the Skilled Driving Tests organised by the Club at Kallang Park yesterday. Despite a year's absence363 words
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Article637 1973-07-09 15 ERIC COOPER'S - .SQUASH RACKET ERIC COOPER'S Last week's bouquets must surely go to the stalwarts of the Singapore Cricket Club, who last week pulled off two of the biggest upsets of the entire league championships so far this year. Squash at the Padang has been going through a637 words
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Article42 1973-07-09 15 Tokyo, Monday Baseball results: Central League Yakult 1 Hanshln 0 (Ist game) Yakult 4 Hanshln 1 (2nd game) Hiroshima 13 Talyo 3 (Ist game) Talyo 5 Hiroshima 2 (2nd game) Chunichl 8 Yomlurl 3; Pacific League Nankal 4 Taiheiyo 1.42 words
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Article32 1973-07-09 15 Montevideo, Monday. Uruguay qualified for the 1974 World Cup soccer finals in West Germany when they beat Ecuador 4-0 in the South American qualifying zone Group One match here yesterday.32 words
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Article21 1973-07-09 15 Rabat. Monday The touring Chinese soccer team beat a Moroccan Selection 2-0 m their friendly match here lajt night.21 words
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Article345 1973-07-09 15 London, Monday Allrounder Bernard Julien struck a whirlwind century off 71 deliveries in 72 minutes to help the West Indian cricketers beat Glamorgan by eight runs in a 39-over match at Swansea, yesterday. The touring team totalled 247-9 with Julien Hitting seven sixes as well as345 words
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Article72 1973-07-09 15 The Singapore Polo "A" team won the Sultan of Perak's Cup in the Malayan Polo Association annual tournament played at Ipoh yesterday. Singapore's "B" and "C" teams, however, failed to reach the finals. The "B" team were beaten by Penang, the eventual winners, by beating Sri72 words
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Advertisement186 1973-07-09 15 No Smoke! No Ash! VAPE KILLS MOSQUITOES WITH FRAGRANCE The Active Chemicals from Vape Mat. evaporated at low temperature are invisible, non irritating but deadly to mosquitoes JBj AVAILABLE AT FUMAKILLA [S] PTE LTD. TEL: *****5,*****6 I Ifrii^fniiir--• MUNSINGWEAR BRIEFS ARE DESIGNED FOR THE WAY A MAN IS BUILT-WITH A186 words
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Miscellaneous125 1973-07-09 15 DR. KILDARE by Ken Bald MM BOSS HAS THE FIRST FOUR. ARTICLES. O.K„ I'M WORKING ON A FIFTH. BUT THE 1 FINAL ONE- WON'T BE WHAT HE EXPECTS „.OR WANTS/ M'fti w ml' "VW'tt I JSg I a. I wm I Vl ar* A Mr ITS A PITCH FOR MORE125 words
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Miscellaneous31 1973-07-09 15 DIARY SWIMMING: Bt. Timah District Schools championships (Barker Rd„ 2 p.m.). BADMINTON: Inter constituency tournament (SBA Hall 8 p.m.). SOCCER: Singapore v PC Hertha of W. Germany (Jn Besar 1.30 p.m.).31 words
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402 1973-07-09 16 Dick West - By Dick West In a recent column I accused the government of wasting energy on automatic flagpoles. Whereupon some sorehead snidely suggested that columnists who keep urging others to ease the energy crisis should be required to disclose what they are doing in that402 words
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Article133 1973-07-09 16 TODAY Is Monday, July 9, the 190th day of 1973 with 175 to follow. THE MOON: Between its first quarter and full phase. THE MORNING STABS: Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. THE EVENING STABS: Mercury and Venus. Those born on this date are under the sign of Cancer. Elias Howe,133 words
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Article61 1973-07-09 16 AH FOOK: I wonder how doctors are going to reconcile their code of ethics which forbids them to tell on their patients with the new drug regulations. MEI LIN: Sometimes it is better for doctors to tell all. The coroner's court is one place where they usually say61 words
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Article, Illustration45 1973-07-09 16 When the weather turns oppressive, it's no problem for pretty part-time model Linda Lee, 19. She takes to the beach or to the swimming pool. But she spends much of her leisure time driving about in her car. Picture by Nik KasmaniPicture by Nik Kasmani - 45 words
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175 1973-07-09 16 British European Airways have started a course to "toughen up" their check in counter girls so that they can cope with furious passengers who have been turned off planes because of double bookings. Part of the course involves facing up to abuse175 words
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83 1973-07-09 16 The "singing toad," one of the rarest creatures in Britain, has lost a battle against the bulldozer. Despite an attempt by conservationists, Southport Council, in Lancashire, has decided to allow a holiday group build a 70bedroom motel on a sand dune site a breeding83 words
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Miscellaneous452 1973-07-09 16 5 Singapore 3.00 Opening and Siruvar Poonga for Children 3.30 Diary of Events CT) 335 Where the Heart Is 3 50 Lsai Amutham (Rpt) 4.10 Days of Our Lives 4.55 Close 6.00 Opening and Folly Foot 6.30 Newa in Brief 6.35 Let Them Live 7.00 My Three Sons 7.30 News452 words
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Miscellaneous600 1973-07-09 16 TRUST TOUR LUCKT STAR IF IT'S YOUR BORN today, you are a highly. versatile person whose work bears the unmistakable mark of one who enjoys both a creative and a practical turn of mind. You are not to be outdone by those who survey the market carefully and then, in600 words
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