New Nation, 9 November 1973

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    21 1 NEW NATION (SINGAPORE Friday evening, November 9, 1973 No. 867 Price 15 cents M.C. (P) 33/73. SINGAPORE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1973
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    Lock icon ALL SET FOR 4-NATION PEACE TALKS
    585 1 Full agreement reached on the ceasefire formula UPI Reuter Riyadh, Friday The United State* has reached agreement with Egypt and Israel on a ceaseflrft formula which could lead to a lasting Middle East settlement, American officials travelling with US Secretary of State Dr. Henry
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    Golda for talks
    55 1 London, Friday—lsraeli Prime Minister Mrs. Golda Meir Is expected to confer with British leader Mr. Edward Heath during a weekend visit here for discussions with socialist leaders of eight other countries. British officials said Mr. Heath would be h&DPy to have talks with Mrs. Meir, although no
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    Lock icon British firms rationing petrol supplies
    514 1 But the cutback is not official UPI Reuter London, Friday Oil companies operating In Britain are rationing the supply of petrol and other oil products to customers, Industry sources said yesterday. The sources said the rationing was Introduced earlier this week despite the government's assurance
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    ON THE 'CHANGE
    180 1 In active trading, prices were firm on the Stock Exchange of Singapore for the first 45 minutes. Metro Holdings was listed on the exchange this morning. BUSINESS DONE: Bime Darby (3) 5.70. (1) 5.75. Metro (1) 2.40, (9) 2.42. (10) 2.38, (1) 2.36, (16) 2.34, (9 2.35,
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    OUR ROADS
    13 1 Police reported 90 accidents yesterday. Four were serious and one fatal.
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    Skyhawk crash
    73 1 An Australian Navy pilot escaped with minor Injuries when his Skyhawk aircraft plunged Into the sea yesterday off Pulau Tloman during a five-nation military exercise In the southern part of Peninsular Malaysia The pilot, Sub-Lieut. B.J. Devans, was rescued from the sea one minute after the crash by
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    28 die of cholera
    40 1 Geneva, Friday Twenty-eight people are reported to have died of cholera in the northern part of Sri Lanka, where ISO cases of this disease are under treatment, the League of Red Cross Societies said here yesterday.
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  • Article
    Govt, plans big swop of teachers
    249 1  -  By Judith Holmberg The Education Ministry is to conduct a massive transfer of teachers to effectively promote its bilinguaiism programme in primary schools next year. It will Involve the transfer of teachers from English medium schools to schools In the Chinese, Malay and Tamil
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  • Article
    Lock icon Now Algeria joins the 'oil war'
    313 1 25 per cent cut in deliveries Reuter London, Friday Algeria has joined in the oil war against countries supporting Israel with a decision to cut oil dell' verles to foreign companies by a staggering 25 per cent, according to oil sources in Algiers. Row
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    US to close down its Ugandan embassy
    193 1 Washington, Friday The-United States is closing its embassy in Uganda following "an accumulation of actions" by the Government which made it impossible for the embassy to work effectively, the State Department said yesterday. The last US diplomat in Kampala, Mr. Robert Keeley, will
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    Three hurt as tree crashes...
    325 1  -  60 others escape By Douglas Chan More than. 60 people from seven families had a narrow escape when a 100-foot tree crashed Into their homes during a storm at Jalan Kolam Ayer yesterday. A mother and her two children were trapped for more than SO
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  • LOCAL NEWS
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      Rain, so garage business booms
      250 2  -  Petrol kiosks, too By Wee Beng Huat Motor mechanics in the island are doing a roaring business—thanks to the bad weather. Oarage and petrol kiosk owners said that they had more calls in the last few weeks than In the past. Some have even engaged
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      Doctors for symposium
      50 2 The Singapore Cardiac Society and the Singapore Nephrological Society will hold a symposium on hypertension at the Pathology Lecture Theatre, Outram Road on Nov. 27 at 8 p.m. Pour speakers Dr. Kevin Ng, Dr. Pwee Hock Bwee, Dr. Lenny Tan and Dr. Chia Book Lock—will take part
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      Bank union fun fair
      49 2 The Singapore Bank Employees Union will hold a food and fun fair at the Wonderland Amusement Park on 15 from 5 p.m. to midnight. The carnival will be the highlight of the union's 19tn anniversary celebrations and will be open to members and then: families.
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      Happiness is good jokes
      239 2  -  By Florence Tan Meet Mr. Morey Amsterdam (above) the man. who views the world through his "Joke coloured glasses." Mr. Amsterdam is so full of jokes that for him, an ordinary set of saucers can be turned into an amusing pair of elephant's ears. The 57-year-old
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      Leukaemia danger
      461 2 Consult a vet soon Gain Clinic Dear P O I have Just heard from a friend in England who tells me that her dog has died of Leukaemia. I have heard of dogs getting cancer, but I didn't know that they can also suffer from leukaemia. Ib this
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      Meeting at Connell
      33 2 The Singapore Interpreters and Translators Union wIU hold its general meeting at Connell House, Anson Road, tomorrow at 6.45 o.m. A poolside satay party will be Held after the meeting.
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      Holiday plan for kids and teachers
      106 2 The YMCA has planned a series of programmes catering mainly for students, teachers and parents during the end-of-the-year school holiday. During this period, the programmes will Include courses on Chinese painting, giant paper flowermaking, fruits and vegetable carving, shellcraft, flower-preservation of butterflies and insects,
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      Band show
      22 2 The Singapore Armed Forces will perform at the Mac Ritchie Reservoir Park on Sunday from 5.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.
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      You can win big prizes
      241 2 The New Nation Belle of the Week contest offers winners biff, bif prises every week. Let as take a look at what you can win in the BELLE OF THE WEEK contest. The reader who sends in the entry that comes closest to what the
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      Light industries for Geylang
      465 3 HDD's plan after big move out By Sonny Wee and Douglas Chan The Housing and Development Board will develop the former Alsagoff Estate in Geylang into a housing and light industrial estate. The estate Is bounded by Sims Avenue Jalan Eunos, Paya Leber Way, Jalan Bedara,
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      Sea mishap: Big loss for S'pore firms
      148 3  -  By Ivan Lim About 80 local firms lost several million dollars worth of goods when the Singapore bound Chinese cargo vessel, Xin Hui, ran aground off Kwangchow last week. According to the China Ocean Shipping Company in Kwangchow, the carrier was abandoned after
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      Biology: Talks on changes
      164 3 Educationists and science teachers will have a chance to discuss curricular changes in the teaching of biology at secondary school level at a conference to be held here next year. The fifth biennial conference on Biology Education for Rural and Urban Areas In Asia Is being
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      CRS food plan in S'pore to end soon
      151 3 With the.ewf ot ihf prograihiafc the C.RB would 16 SStSLf* to,« Aecodlng to a report of C. R. 8. Ataritlee for the year, the .'jr&sons are "reduced fund avail abllties a >nd priority programmes la more unde rdevaieped countries. CT- 7 K
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      A weeping willow's sad, sad end
      188 7 The end came with a loud crash for this giant tree which stood majestically at the entrance to the River Valley Primary School, for the past two decades. During an early morning storm recently, the 40 ft weeping willow crashed sealing off the entrance
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      Inaugural flight brings joy for children
      113 7 The inauguration of Air New Zealand's DC-10 flight was much more than a mere giant plane jettipg into the Republic twice a week for many Singapore children. For 3600 children it meant gifts In the form of singlets specially Imported. For another 200 school
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      Xmas joy
      28 7 First Lady Mrs. B. H. Sheares will open the Christmas Day Fun Fair organised by the Children's Aid Society at its premises tomorrow at 10 ajn.
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      War dead
      20 7 Tly annual Remembrance Day Service will be held at the Kranjl War Cemetery on Sunday at 11 Sk.ni-
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      'Shame to hide art works'
      356 7 Call to display beautiful pieces By Pauline Khng An antique dealer has said that it is a "great shame" Singapore does not have on display those pieces of pottery that were in the museum of the University of Singapore before it closed. In a talk
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      308 2 Dining out? i ft M d! •T ■3+ Businessman's lunch International Cuisine Smorgasbord lunch, Mon Thur MISS THERESA KHOO entertains THUR/FRI/SAT from 7.30 p.m. v Palm I Court J Dine by candle-light in tropical surroundings Nightly from 7.30 p.m. Malayan Show mk in the Ballroom W Nightly (except SUN) from
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      55 2 DR. KILO ARC by Km BaM jgVjff-w liinrri ii nf 7 2 nj" ii II a s?ra IT RIP KIRBY Them boat neve# mA com, 7*eom9 m*TY GOeS A^HOPf TO mrcH... by John Prmtte* s& m y&j m mm i by Frank o*Hml WILL MX) LOO* AT mo i-© <►
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      393 3 Poser No. 124 CINEMA POSER KWANfI SU/NEW NATIOH MUTEST Last Monday's poser showed Lee Grant in a scene from There Was a Crooked Man. The first 10 correct entries opened by the Editor yesterday evening were from: Tan Chee Leng (student), of 200 be opened by the B&tor oe Tuesday
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  • BEHIND THE NEWS AND IN PERSON
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      Lock icon The person likely to succeed Nixon...
      571 4  -  ART BUCHWALD Los Angeles Times Because of all the talk about Impeachment and resignation, this country has suddenly taken a very careful look at the succession of the President of the United States. According to the Constitution, as Interpreted by the White House, only
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      Roaring 20s come alive
      481 4  -  IN PERSON Conducted by Jennifer Schoon TU: 377ft1 GIRLS with short curly hair, ropes of beads and feathery hats, and guys decked out in baggy pants topped off with straw hats danced vigorously to the lively beat of the Charleston. The roaring 20s came alive again
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      Lock icon Striking oil in frogs
      399 4  -  Claim by Indian scientists SOUTH-EAST ASIA REPORT From H. Krishnan Reuter Indian scientists say they've struck oil in the carcasses of millions of lowly bullfrogs previously valued only for their tasty legs. Scientists at the Central Leather Research Institute In Madras envision the development of an
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      Lock icon Poll setback for Tanaka
      372 4  -  From Robert Crabbe —United Press International JAPAN Voters in the big Japanese port city of Kobe have chosen their first left-wing mayor in history, and given Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka a painful political defeat. Mr. Tanaka made four trips to Kobe to campaign against Mr. Tatsuo
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  • WORLD NEWS
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      200 killed in bid to escape from the Reds
      160 5 Phnom Penh, Friday. At least 200 people mainly women and children were killed while fle l a oven > ment base besieged by communist-lead lnsura,. govenment official said yesterday. Chuon Bouna. who escaped from the camp at Srang, 25 miles (40
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    • Article
      Lock icon Inaudible tapes, probe is told
      457 5 Secretary testifies Reuter Washington, Friday The controversy over the White House Watergate tapes took a new turn yesterday when President Nixon's personal secretary testified that their sound quality was generally poor with many parts inaudible. Mis* Rose Mary Woods, the President's secretary for more than
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      Lock icon M-E alert a 'trick' by Nixon
      283 5 To divert attention' United Press International Canberra, FridayPrime Minister Dough Whltl&m said yesterday he thought President Nixon put American troops around the world on alert recently to try to take the public mind off Watergate. Mr. Whltlam, who Just returned from a visit to
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      Govt. rule
      26 5 New Delhi, Friday Presidential rule was lifted in the Indian State of Uttar Pradesh yesterday and a new Congress Party government was swom in.
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      Lock icon Why Congress acted: Tass
      144 5 Reuter Moscow, Friday—The Boviet Union yesterday said the recent worldwide US military alert prompted the American Congress to limit President Nixon's powers to wage war. The official Soviet news agency Tass was commenting on Wednesday's decision by Congress to override a presidential veto and Impose its
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      Bhutto urges Kashmir demo
      298 5 He appeals for a day's strike against Indian rule Rawalpindi, Friday Prime Minister Bhutto yesterday called on the people of Indian Kashmir to strike for one day to demonstrate their wish to Join Pakistan. Mr. Bhutto made the call in two speeches on the fourth day
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      Lock icon No ties with the Viet, says Ohira
      158 5 United Press International Tokyo, Friday. Foreign Minister Masayoshl Ohlra said yesterday Japan woud not recognise the Viet Cong although his country has diplomatic relations with North Vietnam. "Although the government is well aware that the Provisional Revolutionary Government (PRO) is a party to
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      Lock icon Pledge to halt marriages for payment
      141 5 Reuter London, Friday. The Government yesterday promised to act against "marriages of convenience" designed solely to qualify the wife for British citizenship if the practice became more widespread. A Home Affairs Minister, Mr. David Lane, gave the pledge after being questioned in Parliament about
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      18-day honeymoon for royal couple
      114 5 London, Friday. Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips will honeymoon for 19 days aboard the royal yacht Britannia cruising in the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, Buckingham Palace announced yesterday. They will end their cruise at the Galapagos Islands, off the south American coast
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      Lock icon Danish govt, to quit after defeat
      152 5 Reuter Copenhagen, FridayDanish Prime Minister Anker Joergensen (above) announced yesterday that he would resign after his Social Democratic government failed to win a parliamentary majority on a major tax Bill. He called elections for Dec. 4 Mr. joergensen was appointed Danish Prime Minister on
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      Bonn ties
      29 5 Bonn, Friday West Germany is expected to establish diplomatic relations with Czechoslovakia this month or in December, Info r m ed West German sources said here yesterday.
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  • SHOPPING
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      Keeping warm
      843 6 IT is the end of the year once again. And many of us will be leaving Singapore for a holiday. Funny, how people like to reserve their leave until the end of the year and then go somewhere for a much needed breakIt's like the end of the
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  • Page 7 Miscellaneous
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      284 7 NEW NATION CROSSWORD 7 Stir. 8 "Marching as—" 9 Part of a padlock. 10 Source of a tan: Phrase. 11 Type of song. 12 Weights: Abor. 15 Handle: Lat. 17 Illinois college. 22 German conjunction 24 Bword: Prefix. 23 Western state: Abbr. 27 Turkish title. 28 Negatives. 31 Protestant: Abbr.
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  • OPINION
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      Paving the way to M-E peace
      454 8 Hopes for a lasting ceasefire in the Middle East have received a boost with Israel and Egypt accepting the five-point plan of Dr. Henry Kissinger Both Sides have shown considerable accommodation and if this can be maintained in all future dealings between the Arab
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    • 'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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        Believe it or not
        34 8 It's a strange coincidence but it's true. One of the doctors working in a local hospital is named Dr. Coffin. And this hospital Is sited directly opposite a wellknown cemetery.
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        No truth in belief
        73 8 Those who like to believe that certain types of food can make them more passionate better read this. A lecturer in Pharmacology from the Medical Faculty has Just disproved a popular fallacy in a recent P He said: "I hate to disappoint those who have faith
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        Too polite visitors
        66 8 The Japanese are noted for their courteous behaviour, but politeness at the wrong time can be quite embarrassing. During the recent visit of the Japanese floating varsity, a group of them visited the People's Association Headquarters. They were welcomed by the PA director who opened his speech
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      After the ousting of Thanom
      1026 8  -  A fortnight after the downfall of the military government of Thanom Kittikachorn, residents of Bangkok are still not sore whether it marks the beginning of the long path towards constitutional civilian role, or that military rale has been interrapted temporarily On the surface, things are
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      Lock icon Harsh rule in Chile
      373 8 WORLD COMMENT EXCERPTS FROM EDITORIALS The Japan Times Although nearly seven weeks have gone by since the late President Salvador Allende's regime was overthrown, the military Junta has given no concrete indication when it will ease Its harsh rule In Chile, except to say the state
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      Lock icon The Palestinian refugees yearn to go back
      631 8  -  By Tom Lambert Los Angeles Times The Arab businessman hoisted his left leg to his desktop in his downtown office here, hitched up his trouser cuff, pulled dowp his blue sock and pointed to a jagged scar above his ankle. "Israeli bullet" he
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    • Letters
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        ROV takes action
        138 8  -  YAP SOON HOE Secretary, Bus Services Reorganisation Committee, Singapore 6. I refer to the letter from E. Ang (NN, Oct. 26) on the subject of Speeding Bus drivers. Action against reckless bus drivers and discourteous conductors has been and will continue to be taken by the Registry
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        Safety in offices
        162 8 Much has been said and written on Industrial safety. But there has been no mention of office safety, although there are office hazards. The National Office Management Association of America gives the following tips on office safety. Don't leave loose objects on floors, causing people to fall,
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      12 8 WRITE TO THE EDITOR, NEW NATION. LOCKED BAG IS, GPO, SINGAPORE, 1.
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  • SPECIAL FEATURE
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      Traffic accidents
      142 9  -  FRIDAY FORUM BY ISMAIL KASSIM Road accidents are on the increase. Last month the daily rate ranged from 88 to 120. Almost every day, someone is killed and several grievously injured or maimed. In most cases traffic accidents are the result of careless and negligent driving.. It is
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      JAIL THOSE WHO ARE STUBBORN
      552 9 "Careless ness, bad judgment and poor driving are probably the main reasons for road accidents In Singapore," says MRS. RAM ON A DAY, personal assistant to the chairman of the Oberol Imperial Hotel. "Driving under the Influence of liquor Is also very common. Firm action
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      Motorists the main culprits
      354 9 "Most road accidents can be avoided as they are the result of inconsiderate driving," says salesman MR. KENNETH TAN. "These drivers are always in a hurry, and they do not hesitate t£> break traffic rules failing in order t» reach their destinations as fast as possible.
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      Suspend the licences
      222 9 "Reckless driving Is the main cause of road accidents. In addition, the traffic system leaves much to be desired. In many places, there are no proper traffic signs," says MR. K.H. WONG, an executive In a commercial firm. "Reckless drivers should be punished before they hurt other
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      73 9 To help you come up smiling the morning after, the night before <4 -«v Too much drink and too little sleep, and you might wike up feeling awful. Be smart. Take one or two Alka-Seltzer tablets dissolved in water before you go to bed. Or after you wake up. It
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      160 9 CK Mf r UNIQUE OVERFLOW SYSTEM >V t tß r> oAif memory DIRECTLY MORESSABLf MEM DRY EXCHANGE rv key 1, percentage /'V K£V y > >« r CX-8001 r DUAL POWER fir# 8 DIGIT POCKETABLE CALCULATOR Penlite batteries/AC operation r Floating decimal point. Timesaving constant switch. Negative and overflow lamps.
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  • FINANCE
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      MARKET MOVEMENTS
      227 10 The market wma slack at the start of tnutinc at the Stock Exchange of Slnoport yesterday. Bat price* improve* marginally at the dose with speculative interest and side line institutional support The new finance eempany Oreneu Union Trust, which eame on to the market yesterday attracted considerable support.
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      Daiwa branch
      22 10 The Daiwa Bank of Japan has opened a representative office on the 10th floor of Robina House In Shenton Way.
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      BONN FIRM TO BOOST EXPORTS OF REPUBLIC
      141 10 The chairman of the second largest German mailing hOUSC, Dr. If. Otto, will arrive here later this month to hold talks on increasing Singapore's exports to Germany. Otto Versand, with corporate sales exceeding $1446 million, Imports more than $1.8 million of consumer goods
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    • OVERSEAS STOCK EXCHANGE PRICES
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        New York
        329 10 An Improved Middle East environment and President Nixon's energy message gave prices a big lilt In active trading yesterday on the New York Stock Exchange. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 12.57 to 832.65. In the first trading hour, a favourable reaction to Nixon's energy proposals, and rumours
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        Tokyo
        227 10 Share prices gained substantially on the Tokyo Stock Exchange yesterday morning on the strength of an overnight recovery centering on speculative leaders. The market opened higher in favourable reaction to the first rally In eight days on Wall Street The upward trend gained momentum toward the close of the
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        Paris
        205 10 Closing prices (In francs) yesterday. Pari bag 215.80 (215.50) Indochlne 247.50 (243) Ponder 300 (390.10) Printemps 131.60 (131.80) CGE 445 (427) Bull 54.95 (52.20) Royal Dutch 161.50 (160.70) Mlchelln 1760 (1750) Thomson 263 (260.40) CPP 216 (205.10) Rhone 164.60 (162.80) Air 285 (276) BSN-Danone 1320 (1306) Suez 334 (331)
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        Sydney
        241 10 Prices at 11.30 ajxs. today (Australian time). A baleen 09 10 Do Opts 02 02 AOD 06 07 Allstate 10 12 Amad 03 04 Aurora 06 nil Do Opts 00* 011 Aust Ant 13 14 Beach 30 nil Bounty Oil 001 01 Bridge 14 1ft C&stlere&gh 00 nil Cleveland
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        Zurich
        86 10 This service Is from the Union Bank of Switzerland. Closing prices (in Swia francs) on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday. UBS 4090 +30 BBC mo +10 Credit Suisse 3M0 +4» Swissair B. M7 —6 Swiss Relnsur. MM +*> Winterthur B. 1#50 10 Zurich Incur. COM +100 Juvena B. Nestle
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        Dow Jones
        33 10 Dow Jones closing stock averages on the New York Exchange yesterday. 30 Industrials 932.65 (up 12.67), 20 transport 186.13 (up 5.30), 15 utilities 96.47 (off 0.73), 65 stocks 287.36 (off 4.00).
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      A four-fold jump in pre-tax profit of F.E. Levingston
      295 10 Directors recoanead 10 p.c. dividend Far East Levingston Shipbuilding has turned the tide of declining financial returns with a near four-fold Jump In pre-tax profit to (2.2 million this year. This is achieved on the back of a mere 60 per
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      PRESSURE TO DEVALUE YEN BUILDS UP AGAIN
      123 10 Tokyo, Friday Pressure for another de facto devaluation of the yen built up again on the Tokyo foreign exchange market yesterday as traders and bankers stepped up their purchases of the US dollar. The Bank of Japan, which maintained its Intervention point at
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      315 10 am «st«s: iWBX Wpf -iV st* 1 i -wsark,*. I HP I x*l I** I] With the superb smoothness jhat comes from perfect blending and years of maturing. A one-of-its-kind Napoleon brandy. Magnificent taste. Mellow flavour. Every sip a rare pleasure. Treat yourself to the rare privilege of Prince de
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      74 10 PA/\ f'f LCCTRZC Sitting so pretty in your home... When most other refrigerators will have become unsightly, your new Pan-Electric Permadoor refrigerator will still be sitting pretty. THANKS TO PERMADOOR The new development by Pan-Electric that makes all the difference—Gets more years service out of your refrigerator. PAN-ELECTRIC PERMADOOR COLOURS
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  • TREND
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      Putting on a look of authority
      266 11 ...WITH TRIBAL TREASURES How would you like to drape on a tribal hunting necklace made of horn and boar's teeth? It would certainly lend the wearer an aura of chleftan authority and magnificence and be a talking point at any party. Bee Foon Berentson
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      Enter Sir Galahad on four wheels
      935 11  -  TAXIMEN WHO PROVE THAT CHIVALRY IS HOT DEAD FEMALE FRONT VIOLET OON Who says that chivalry is dead? TWo recent encounters with the Singapore taxi-driver, when I played lady in distress, has restored my image of the Singapore man. It was a hot, dusty,
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      Way to control blood pressure
      520 11 YOU MUST DO YOUR BIT TOO DOC Has your secretary been calling you a grouchy old man? If what she says Is true and you have been rather Irritable. tired and inclined to snap at her for no: good reason, then see your doctor. You
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      It's the butterfly hairdo now
      348 11 paving the way for the short styles The micromini didn't do much to hide one's figure. The butterfly doesn't do much to hide one's head. Jon Peters, 28, a hairdresser whose clientele numbers among the top screen stars In the country. has- created the butterfly,
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      279 11 J 310 PACIFIC 10 1 f/1.7 zoom lens from 6.5 mm to 65 mm Push-button power zoom Automatic exposure control Remote control Rechargeable battery system Manual exposure override provided for special light situations Synchro sound connector affords perfect sound to picture synchronization by coverting the CHINON synchro cassette tape recorder
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      351 11 Now Estee Lauder brings you Color Wash: •T r« %Vv\ i i A totally new kind of liquid that gives you glowing color over or under. or between or without your foundation. Yes, new Color Wash gives you the glowing color. And new micro-spun, barely-there Fresh Air Powder Film gives
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  • SPORTS
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      191 12 •WHIS HAIR SCALP PROBLEMS. Consult Miss Derion (Michelle) Both S«xes Welcome. 13-C, Battery Rood, S'pore 1. Tel: *****. EXTEND YOUR LIVING COMFORT. Add Attroction To Your Home! Famous Starlite Aluminium awnings and Venetian blinds are available from United Industries Co., 1020. Block 43, Bendemeer Rood, S'pore Tel: *****42/*****49 for free
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      200 12 PIANO TUNING, repairing. Mso specialise in regulating irand Piano at reasonable charge. Ex-employee of Moutrie's. Call Sonny Lim, *****9 anytime. NEW SPECIAL SPRAYPAINTING, Repair and Installation. Airconditioners, refrigerators at customer house. Reasonable charge. Tel: S'pore *****. FOR AN ENJOYABLE OUTING anytime, Go with A High Spciety Lady Escort 248-C, Orchard
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      203 12 $110-4250 UNFURNISHED BEDROOMS with/without Attached Bathrooms. Suitable working tingle couple. 942, People's Park Complex (26th Fl) S'pore *****0 after 1 p.m. AVAILABLE 1.12.73. or for sale 2-storey semi-detoched Bukit Timoh 9 m.s., and 2storey detached, University Rood, Tel: ***** Miss Chung. LOCK CHO APARTMENT —available immediately unfurnished $630/- per month.
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      183 12 ICELESS ICE-SKATING similiar to real ice-skating. No refrigerating plant required. Low cost and maintenance. Suitable intteor/outdoor anyway. Interested entrepreneur please ring *****/*****. S'pore LP. Chan. BARGES FOR SALE CHARTER ABS FLAT TOP BARGES 100- x 30' x 8' IIO" x 40' x 8' 120' x 40' x 8' 150' x
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      198 12 VIETNAM ELEPHANTS (porcelain and ceramics) New stock arrived. Colour:- white with gold trim, multi-colour trim, ond solid green. 18" x 10" x 23" $140 per pair, 16" x 9Vi" x 22" $120 per pair. Intefested Tel: ***** S'pore. ACMA, CARRIER, FRIGIDAIRE, Norge Westinghouse air-conditioners, dehumidifiers. Sales/Service Rental. Fibreglass cooling towers
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      155 12 URGENTLY WANTED apartment in Lien Towers/Westwood. Our clients prepared to pay $2,500 up words. Context Golden-Land Agencies, *****7 S'pore. ANY PROBLEMS in vacating lands and quarters? Contoct K. 8.8. Enterprise, Tel: *****1. A LARGE SIAMESE CAT in the vicinity of Merrvyn Road. Reword if returned safely. Tel: *****. P IF
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      195 12 INTERNATIONAL CHARTER FLIGHTS CENTRE OFFERS GUARANTEED FLIGHTS FROM SINGAPORE TO 70, THE ARCADE, 3RD FLOOR RAFFLES PLACE, TEL: *****/91««1I/ *****5. SHIRTS SPECIALIST, excellent workmanship and top quality material washable non-crease in many ottroctive shopes, mode to your heort's desire. Moth Toilors, 4 Tanglin Rood, S'pore. CUSTOM TAILORED SUITS in 24
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      123 12 {vehicles for 1970 CORTINA GT Metallic Brown Rood tax end Sept. '74. Nb insurance price: $6,500 0.n.0. Contact Vincent *****16 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Sunday *****6. 1968, 1970. 1971 MERCEDES 280S, 200 (airconditioned) 1972 Austin 1300, 1970 Ford Capri GTL Contact Frankie Tan, *****, *****7. MAZDA 1500 1969 rodio, cartridge
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      276 12 RADIO t TV ELECTRONICS Course conducted by experts. Apply Science Institute of Electronics, 167-C, New Bridge Rood, S'pore 1. Tel: *****5. NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I, LEE GEK LIM of No: 52 Chai Chee Avenue Block 28 Singapore, have applied for a Beer House Second Class licence in
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      19 12 ■*****H1 SIGHT-SFEING, BUSINESS 24 HOUR for only $25/-. Joseph Car Rental Tel: *****.5 *****5 (S'pore) (Free mileage in Singapore).
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  • Page 13 Advertisements
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      136 13 for comfort durability v > Lightweight Modern look (buckled) Sturdy leather Strong spikes Choice of exciting colours Available at fan West Pte. Ltd., 4, Liat Toweri. Orchard Rd., S'pora. Tal: *****6 and branch office at 1-13, U.I.C. Bldg,Lower Ground Fir. Shenton Way, Tal: *****4. and other leading sports (hops. Sole
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      119 13 '4* 'i' "l II 1 y L^yLLojyViVi 4 Shows Dally: i .30,4.00, 6.30 A 9.1 Sp.ff. (Sunday Extra Show 11a. m.) If you kill the most powerful man in organized crime, they've got the rest of your life to get you. V ■w r* J8» fi K •<0 CA SUPERIOR
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  • BACK PAGE
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      TODAY
      157 14 TODAY if Friday, November 9, the SlStn day of 1973 with 52 to follow. IBB MOON If approaching ltf full phase. THE MORNING. STAB If Saturn. THE EVENING STABS are Mercury. Venus, Man and Jupiter. Those born on this date are under the sign of Scorpio. American actress Marie
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      TALKING POINT
      70 14 AH FOOK: The long school holidays are here again. It's time for the kids to put their books aside and Indulge In a little fun and games. MEI LIN: Parents shoul'd keep a watchful eye on them during this time. Since drug abuse is a very real problem
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  • Page 14 Advertisements
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      84 14 BAMBOO GARDEN RESTAURANT (FIJILY AIR CONOIT'ONfO; 1 i CATUCRS or WtSTMH CANTOMOC NOD COCKTAIL IS TEL *****1 A *****5 323 HIVEH VAt I t Y ROAD SINGAPOfU 9 (INHOTFV CHdIIND HOOHI FRIGAST CUTLERY inspired by the future with every piece a work of art TAKE A SECOND LOOK AT Farina
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      142 14 r»"i X ■v r m rr Authorised Dealer: CHUNG SHAN MOTORS (PTE) LTD 5-11 GokJhill Plaza, Newton Road. Singapore 11 Showroom, Salat Administrative Off ion Tal: *****2 240 Lavender Street. Singapore 12 Sales Tel: 258-4880 258-3329 Service Spares Te<: 258-1296 ateacher Scotch whisky in a class of its own You'll
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  • Page 14 Miscellaneous
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      991 14 V RADIO SINGAPORE S I.M OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by FOB THE FAMILY: A magazine aeries presented In Chinese. SJB DIARY OF EVENTB (C) 1U LOVE 18 A MANY g P LENDOUEED THING: Daytime serial on the trials and tribulations of three families In San Francisco. 4.99 HOUSEWIVES' MATINEE -r Their
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      1588 14 ISLAND: Grisly goingscm are encountered by two fishermen an an, Island which yields a horrific number of mutilated corpses and a girl who has gone berserk. The obliging Dennis Price, a museum curator who knows all about Phoenician weaponry, then attempts an explanation of the night of terror. Capitol: IST
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      489 14 m EMILY HONC is today's Belle of the Week contestant (Friday, Nov. 9, 1973). She likes to travel and wants to be a secretary. Picture by PHILIP LIM. BELLS A CYMA One belle appears on this pace every week from Monday to Friday. Cut alone the dotted line and keep
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      43 14 Today: 10.19 p.m. (2.7m). Tomorrow: 9.59 a.m. (2.9m), 11.04 p.m. (2.8m). Sunday: 10.32 a.m. (3m), 11.52 p.m. (2.8m). Monday: 11.09 a.m. (3.1m). Tuesday: 12.42. a.m. (2.8m), 11.49 ajn. (3.1m). Wednesday: 1.33 a.m. (2.7m), 12.31 p.m. (3.1m). Thursday: 2.28 a.m. (2.8m), 1.17 p.m. (3.0m).
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