New Nation, 4 December 1973
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Title Section22 1973-12-04 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Tuesday evening, December 4, 1973. No. 888 Price 15 cents M.C. (P) 33/73. NE^priON SIHCAfOftE TUESDAY, OCCIMUK 4, 197J22 words
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675 1973-12-04 1 Sale ban on weekends, power cuts in govt offices United Press International Saigon, Tuesday The South Vietnamese Government yesterday announced a major cutback in civilian use of petroleum products and electricity because of the Middle East oil shortage and the destruction ofUnited Press International - 675 words
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Article75 1973-12-04 1 New York, Tuesday—A bomb exploded in a third floor corridor of a Manhattan office building last night, injuring at least three people, splattering the office with blood and hurling glass and rubble over Fifth Avenue. Police said the bomb went off in a hallway leading to the75 words
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Article358 1973-12-04 1 Nancy Koh - By Nancy Koh The Singapore Motor Sports Club has cancelled all motoring events this month to help out in the nation-wide c a m paign to save fuel. Announcing this, SMSC president Dr. Winston Lee said: "We have scrapped all races and practices for December358 words
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397 1973-12-04 1 Israel and Syria in new battle UPI, Reuter Tel Aviv, Tuesday Israeli and Syrian forces yesterday exchanged artillery, anti-tank and machlnegun Are in the biggest outbreak of fighting along the northern front since the ceasefire began 40 days ago. Two Israeli soldiers were wounded, theUPI, Reuter - 397 words
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Article71 1973-12-04 1 Hong Kong. Tuesday. A 57-year-old man, yesterday attempted iulf. cide after he failed Uv cut his wife's tongue off* He then locked himself* In a room after assaulting his wife. a He then cut his wrlst£ stabbed himself In the stomach and turned* on the gas. Fire-*71 words
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655 1973-12-04 1 'Our weapon not as deadly as artillery* Reuter, UPI Abu Dhabi, Tuesday Countries seeking exemption from the Arab oil cuts do not have to adopt a proArab policy, only a "firm stand for justice," according to the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).Reuter, UPI - 655 words
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Article148 1973-12-04 1 Prices were barely steady on the Stock Exchange of Singapore for the first 45 minutes this morning. BUSINESS DONE: Far East Hotels (2) 1.35. Gammon (1) 1.72, (1) 1.74, (1) 1.73. San Holdings (8) 0.86, <9) 0.87. (9) 0.88. (2) 0.89. Motor and General Underwriters (2) 2.80,148 words
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Article13 1973-12-04 1 Police reported 101 accidents yesterday. Two were serious and one fatal.13 words
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Article189 1973-12-04 1 Washington, Tuesday Figures disclosed here yesterday by congressional committees show that the United States hps given Arab countries U553,063 million (about $***** million) in aid over the past 10 years. At least US$B33 million (about $2208 million) of this total was In military assistance. Democrat189 words
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Article56 1973-12-04 1 Quito, Tuesday. Princess Anne and her husband Captain Mark Phillips end their secluded honeymoon on the royal yacht Britannia today and fly here to begin an official visit to Ecuador and Colombia. They will spend four days in Ecuador and four In Colombia before moving on to the56 words
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Article91 1973-12-04 1 United Press International Tokyo, Tuesday—The 280.000 employees of Japan National Railways today called off a nation-wide strike that had lasted right and one-half hours, and reduced Japan's bustling economy to a limp. The railways' two unions accepted an offer from the government of a lump sum paymentUnited Press International - 91 words
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Article35 1973-12-04 1 New York, Tuesday.— Unmanned Pioneer 10, surviving Jupiter's deadly radiation halo, apparently soared to its historic encounter with the big planet successfully last night after a space odyssey of nearly two years.35 words
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Article, Illustration61 1973-12-04 1 Sophia Loren and Anthony Qul n n hold their Golden Valentino statuettes awarded to them op Sunday at Lecce, Italy, after being selected best actress and actor of 1973. The Rudolph Valentino International Cinema Award is given annually to stars "likely to become legendary." The award61 words
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Article249 1973-12-04 1 Reuter Cairo, Tuesday—Egyptian officials have said that next week's visit by US Secretary of State Dr. Henry Kissinger is an 11th hour attempt to save the proposed international peace conference on the Middle East. Egypt and Israel earlier said they would attend the peaceReuter - 249 words
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Miscellaneous20 1973-12-04 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to' 6 p.m. today: Scattered showers In the early afternoon. See back page.20 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article, Illustration125 1973-12-04 2 To Many, Chrlatmas is just three weeks away. But for 150 underprivileged children from three charitable organisations—the Red Cross Home, Singapore Children Society and Spastic Children's Association—it came very much earlier. For two hours yesterday, they revelled in the yuletlde joys as guests of the Mandarin125 words
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154 1973-12-04 2 The Singapore Chinese Middle Bchool Teachers' Union delegation, which recently -.oured East Asian countries, will compile a report on their study of civics education in these places. The 34-man delegation, led by its president Mr. Ho Kah Leong who Is also the MP154 words
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Article226 1973-12-04 2 The New Nation Belle of the Week contest offers winners big, big prizes every week. Let as take a look at what yon can win in the BELLE OF THE WEEK contest. The reader wbo sends in the entry that conies closest to what226 words
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Article46 1973-12-04 2 The YMCA Leadership Training Camp will be held at Pulau Tekong Besar, from Thursday to Dec. 12. Some 54 youths, aged 14 to 25, will attend the week-long camp, which includes training in field craft, hiking, canoeing, map reading, initiative tests, and overnight expeditions.46 words
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Article30 1973-12-04 2 The Singapore Cycle and Motor Traders' Association will hold a dinner party on Dec. 12, at its Chltty Road premises, at 7.30 p.m. to celebrate Its 41st anniversary.30 words
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Article282 1973-12-04 2 Role for teachers Teachers should play a more active role in instilling in our youth the growing dangers of drug abuse in society, the Minister of State for Education, Mr. Chai Chong Yli said. "Our youth must be Immunised against the stupidities and futilities282 words
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Article305 1973-12-04 2 The Amalgamated Union of Public Employees has submitted wage claims to the government for 5,000 civil servants in the clerical and computer services. The AUPE recently served notice on the Permanent Secretary (budget), Ministry of Finance to start negotiations for a new collective agreement.305 words
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270 1973-12-04 2 Violet Oon - By Violet Oon Although Baroque music played with Baroque instruments has enjoyed a new wave of popularity In Europe for quite a few years, last night presented the first opportunity for Singaporeans to listen to this type of music, thanks to270 words
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Article287 1973-12-04 3 Varsity's new plan Final-year economics students of the University of Singapore, will not have their examination papers vetted by an external, examiner this year. This is in line with the university's policy to do away with such examiners in the various disciplines. The economics department287 words
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Article15 1973-12-04 3 MM HTS* Mter eava Including a WhMi iwjhiiML Mtf t iuraary < *Latt15 words
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Article, Illustration235 1973-12-04 3 Sonny Wee - CPIB crackdown continues By Sonny Wee Two more local businessmen have been arrested by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau in Its crackdown on an illegal bookmaking syndicate at Singapore Turf Club. These two men, both brothers, were arretted at their homes in Belegie Road235 words
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371 1973-12-04 3 Anne-Marie Nalpon - Now car park for label vehicles only By Anne-Marie Nalpon The management of Goldhlll Plaza office complex has closed its front car park to some tenants following a dispute over maintenance charges. The tenants have refused to pay the charges levied by the management.371 words
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Article202 1973-12-04 3 Two local artists will hold a chanty art exhibition next month to raise funds for the aged housing pilot project. About 50 paintings, donated by artists Mr. John Tan Chor Yong and Mr. Choo Keng Kwong, are expected to raise a target $20,000. To date,202 words
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174 1973-12-04 3 The Amalgamated Union of Public Employees has made several recommendations in connection with the Finance Ministry's proposed new scheme of service for officers in the Parks and Recreation service. It said that under the old scale serving horticultural assistants would receive $580174 words
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Article233 1973-12-04 3 The 5000-strong Singapore Taxi Drivers' Association will launch a "courtesy and honesty week" early next year. Details of the drive are expected to be worked out when the association holds Its general meeting later this month. The association president, Mr. Choo Chang Fook, said: "The matter will be233 words
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Miscellaneous38 1973-12-04 2 DM. KILO ARE ES •'ilW-f-AK! I' n& ur niF RIP KIRBY by John Fred DtefcMWon T i it 4» 3 i ■Xr <> JC? ns «2 20 fl 8 m it bJ NORBERT by Owrfi F*tt n T ss^a;38 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous391 1973-12-04 3 4 Last Thursday's poser showed Bob Hope In a scene from Call Me Bwana. The first 10 correct entries opened by the Editor yesterday evening were from: Leet Peng Row (student), of 49 Jalan Sembil&ns: Enclk All bin Abu (security officer), of 214B, Lorong 6, Toa Pay oh; Miss Chan391 words
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Miscellaneous276 1973-12-04 3 NEW NATION CROSSWORD lillilUH a a a m a a ACROSS 1 Eastern potentates. 6 Quahoc. 10 Spruce. 14 Overblouse. 15 Valley, as in the Andes. 16 Sherrylike. 17 Shrewd. 19 Composer Norello. 20 Type of town. 21 Of an early epoch. 23 Learning. 24 Tendered. 25 Fashionable sock pattern.276 words
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IN PERSON AND BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration548 1973-12-04 4 Jennifer Schoon - M PERSON CLUB HOLM 810 PARTY FOR 200 TO CELEBRATE 8t NICOLAAB DAT Cutirtil tg Jennifer Schoon FOR the 200 Dutch children In Singapore Christmas has come and gone. Last week at the Dutch Club they celebrated Saint Nlcoiaas Day, the Dutch equivalent of Christmas.548 words
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Article503 1973-12-04 4 Judith Martin - us. From Judith Martin Washington Post As tight as money is, m u 11 it udes of people are about to go out aod squander heaps of it on junk which tiiey know will bring them and their children nothing but grief. It isWashington Post - 503 words
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720 1973-12-04 4 Bill Hartley - From Bill Hartley Reuter The Beatles are gone, leaving behind them a revolution that never quite took hold. In their heyday in the 80s, when the quartet from Liverpool was constantly expanding and reshaping U tie face of modern mode, It seemed that popReuter - 720 words
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Article635 1973-12-04 4 Leon Daniel - [BANGLADESH From Leon Daniel United Press International Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Pilme Minister of Bangladesh, Is like a proud father of a baby approaching its second birthday kicking and yelling but still unable to walk unassisted. The Sheikh's severest critics say his baby may die, whichUnited Press International - 635 words
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Advertisement68 1973-12-04 4 w Shipped from SwitzerlandThe chocolate of the connoisseur %vV V f u\ SHRIRO O |l AMBASSADOR "4lOyl (opposite Katong Park) T« 42/46 Meyer Road, Singapore 15, Telephone: *****1. •••••••< i i f•• > 'the best dishes in town' LUNCH DINNER DaHy: 12 noon 3pm 7pm 10.30pm > •MM* Hi Mt68 words
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Advertisement43 1973-12-04 4 o OMEGA ■■"'•"v. Omega Constellation: the most beautiful chronometer The rulll range of Omega watches is available at: PETpR LAM /fyrtir//cr»S 21 Ground Floor Supreme House Penang Road Singapore 9 Tel *****. ***** 2-3Grouna Floor "The Gallery" Battery Road Singapore 1 Tel *****.*****43 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article200 1973-12-04 5 Reuter Moscow, Tuesday.—The Soviet Union yesterday told Britain there were b1 g possibilities for strengthening co-opera-tion between the two countries but added a warning apninfft any Interference in its internal affairs. The promise and the warning came in a speech by Soviet Foreign Minister Mr.Reuter - 200 words
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Article226 1973-12-04 5 They're kept on alert, says secret report Washington, Tuesday Military aircraft belonging to West Germany and some other European members of Nato are kept loaded with nuclear weapons, each under the control of a solitary American guard, Senate sources said here yesterday. The disclosure by226 words
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Article, Illustration83 1973-12-04 5 His wife and children beside him. Abraham Godza kneels before an unidentified Soviet official, pleading for a reentry visa to Russia during a demonstration at the Soviet consulate here. Godza was one of more than SO Soviet Jews who occupied the consulate demanding permission to returnUPI radio pic-; ture. - 83 words
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Article28 1973-12-04 5 London, Tuesday Local dealers again paid high prices for antique Chinese ceramics and Jade yesterday at the second major sale of Oriental antiquities within a week.28 words
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Article293 1973-12-04 5 Thai student protest Reuter Bangkok, Tuesday Thai students are planning demonstrations against Japanese Prime Minister Kakuel Tanaka to protest "economic Imperialism" when he visits here next month, delegates to a regional student conference said yesterday. Mr. Tanaka Is due here on Jan. 9 onReuter - 293 words
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Article261 1973-12-04 5 Reuter London, Tuesday A girl who wanted to appear on television was Distracted to sleep with a producer and pretend she was only 11 years old. a court was told yesterday. The story came out in prosecution evidence on the opening day of a trialReuter - 261 words
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Article34 1973-12-04 5 Mexico City, Tuesday —A bomb wrecked the Cuban embassy's consular section here yesterday and shattered windows In nearby h ousts Police said the bomb exploded at dawn. Mo one was injured.34 words
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Article205 1973-12-04 5 Bid to prevent rift Reuter Beirut. Tuesday—B yrl an President Mr. Hafes AlAssad is trying to avert an open rift between Egypt and Libya, his partners in the Federation of Arab Republics, diplomatic sources here said today. The sources said Mr. Assad has sent a personalReuter - 205 words
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221 1973-12-04 5 United Press International Montreal, Tuesday The British rock group The Who, famous for sin ashing their instruments on stage, woe taken Into police custody along with 14 members of their encourage yesterday after US$4OOO (about U&000) damage vas done to their hotelUnited Press International - 221 words
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Advertisement156 1973-12-04 5 NEXT CHANGE at CAPITOL WOULD YOU BUY A USED HORSE FROM THESE MEM? f X m* ■r t r V- *r<- Joseph E. Levine and Avco Embassy Present An luk> ZingareJli Film Terence Hill "Trinitytgj Is Still JMy Name" Spencer YantiSomer Dana Gliia Prints by Deluxe COLOR AVCO EMBASSY PICTURE-T>Utri»mt«d156 words
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Advertisement215 1973-12-04 5 Enhance the beauty of your hands At S.P.H. da Sitn. dm have a larva selection of valuable Diamond Ringa aat with Sapphirae. Rubies. Jades and Emerald*. Sal in dlffarant attractive daaign* tha rings ara mada to anhanca tha baauty of your handa. Coma and aaa our aaquiaita col taction today:215 words
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OPINION
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Article404 1973-12-04 6 We cannot afford alienated youth. They are our best bets for security and progress In the years ahead and It Is the duty of all community leaders, social workers and organisations to harness resources and energies which will ensure that our young not only realise the404 words
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'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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Article67 1973-12-04 6 Mr. X rang up for the director of a firm. The telephone operator informed him that he vu sway in the toilet. Mr. X then asked for the secretary and was told she had also gone to the toilet. An awkward silence of a few seconds followed67 words
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Article78 1973-12-04 6 An item In this column yesterday stated that an cfflclal of the World Wealth Organisation attending a food seminar Is In bed—with dysentery. Of course, it should have read World Health Organisation. New Nation received a call from a member of the medical profession in the78 words
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Article55 1973-12-04 6 Sensormatic Electronics, one of America'! top makers of shopllft- Ing detection equipment, recently Installed a system in a Toronto shop where the owner was being plagued by light fingered ladles. Within 34 hours of the system being switched on, it caught red-handed and re faced its first55 words
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Article, Illustration1034 1973-12-04 6 Gerald de Cruz - c"iwZs*srieS to ti» tWwMe^eJee tSSlire."" 7h« tuirtant thing la thai the auihit relAtkmhlp ifc—H be kapt MbwiiM ttMi wlaß'h ea*. jlljjjj* IMjWjg iy" wiiST I**1 by Gerald de Cruz Over and over again, in teaching the subject of Human Relations, I am asked the question:1,034 words
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347 1973-12-04 6 Robert Elegant - Prom 1 Robert Elegant Los Angeles Times Peking Is displaying remarkable helpfulness towards the British crown colony of Hong Kong. This week alone, the Chinese have cut back the flow of legal immigrants which threatened to swamp the overcrowded enclave and begun shippingLos Angeles Times - 347 words
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Article794 1973-12-04 6 John Henry - Prom John Henry Los Angeles Times Does your son ever go out of the front door with hie coat over his arm in fair weather? Does your daughter ever leave the house with an overstae purse? If so. they need watching. At least that*a the viewLos Angeles Times - 794 words
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Article527 1973-12-04 6 VOICE OF THE PRESS What other newspayers are toying: GOLD AND OIL WAS Ten days ago, the US and six European countries announced the abolition of the two-tier system in gold price. Following the announcement, gold price immediately dropped by US$6.9 to US$9O per ounce. The527 words
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Advertisement197 1973-12-04 6 COMES DOWN TO EARTH! Until now the quartz crystal watch the most accurate i hTilTwXrth a variation of around only one :i y«r has strictly for thebird*. nch ones at that! Now. Favre-Leuba present this .ncred.b.e, MM t«e» £T watch oscillates at a frequency of 32.7W HZ (cycles per second).197 words
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SPECIAL FEATURE
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Article, Illustration999 1973-12-04 7 Frantic call from a mum, and then his mission starts Mr. Ron Chan-dran-Dudley sat in the semi-dartaiess of his office. The phone rang and he reached out for the receiver in one precise movement of his right hand, belying the fact that he999 words
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Article466 1973-12-04 7 Counselling services here have expanded considerably in the last few years. Bat social workers up that these, together with the other taranchee of supportive therapy work, have harely coped hnrna^| The need for counselling servteee Is generally attributed to the system the result of accelerated466 words
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Article, Illustration644 1973-12-04 7 EDGAR KOH - tPROBuI SOUIERS A THREE-PART SERIES BY EDGAR KCH EDGAR KOH Who do you talk to II you have a problem child? There are a number of social agencies in Singapore whose officers can do a great deal to help children with a problem.644 words
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Advertisement5 1973-12-04 7 TOMORROW: HELP FOR THE HANDICAPPED5 words
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Advertisement219 1973-12-04 7 COSTUME JEWELLERY suit her every mood. above: LANVIN a. Ear rings $46 SHIRTS for all occasions. A wide range of styles, colours and prices, a Cleeco $36.20 b T-SHIRT $22 c Arrow $30 d Van Heusen $34.50 e Glo-weeve $41 f Peter of London $45 I It c. Pendant $66.50219 words
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SHOPPING
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Article656 1973-12-04 8 r3S sound of silence, contrary to what a popular song says, Is not that great. In fact it can be quite maddening. Man Is a gregarious creature and as such must have Intercourse with others. And in the process of mixing around, whether he likes it or not656 words
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Advertisement191 1973-12-04 8 4 M>N<2 f vw Bronze lamp base X Ail kinds of gifts for all occasions. 438 Orchard Road. Singapore. Tel: *****6 |(Open Mondays to Saturdays,9 a.m.to 6 p.m.)| and |Fit/patrick's Supermarket Arcade.Tel:3767Bs| (Open every day, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) batiks stone ware teakware ceramics lamps lampshades paintings rosewood furniture191 words
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Advertisement26 1973-12-04 8 Special Offer!! Go wild, Slip into JACKIE'S v Mi 10 Orchard Road, S'por* 9, r«t: *****9 Branch: Paopta't Park Compia*. Unit 320 (2nd Floor). T»t: *****26 words
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FINANCE
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Article, Illustration252 1973-12-04 9 Price* drifted lower on the Stock Exchange of Singapore yesterday. The market which opened doll, moved downwards doe to selling pressure. Nervous Investors continued to lutp a mounting selling pressure on soma of the popular counters. Bayers, on the other hand, peeked their shares in a leisurely manner.252 words
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380 1973-12-04 9 Lee Yew Meng - COMPANY PROFILE By Lee Yew Meng The bearish grip on the market in recent weeks must have brought back anguish memories to Robinsons memories that were Indelibly written just a year ago. For, it was in November last year that380 words
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243 1973-12-04 9 The tight construction labour market has spurred a large contracting firm to build flats the new metal formwork way. The firm, Soon Huat Construction, was recently awarded a $20 minion contract to build 15 25-storey blocks of five-room fiats for the Housing and243 words
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Article, Illustration194 1973-12-04 9 Mr. Donglas A. Beaton, senior partner of Tur quand Youngs and Company, has been appointed a director of lAC (Holdings) Ltd., and lAC (S) Pte Ltd. Mr. George J. Vojta, (below), who served in Singapore In 1963, has been appointed a senior vice-president of First National City Bank and194 words
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Article91 1973-12-04 9 on the rise again London, Tuesday—The US dollar resumed marching upward yesterday but in some world money markets the march did an aboutface. Gold's price was equally mixed. The dollar kept rising In Paris and closed higher in Milan, Brussels, Amsterdam and the three Scandinavian exchanges. But it lost during91 words
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Article230 1973-12-04 9 Reuter Brussels, Tuesday. Common Market Finance Ministers decided yesterday to postpone for at least six months a proposed 10 per cent pooling of their national currency reserves. The informed sources said the decision followed fierce arguments between the ministers here about the best wayReuter - 230 words
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OVERSEAS STOCK EXCHANGE PRICES
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Article521 1973-12-04 9 The energy crisis, fear of a recession, and rising interest rates cut stock prices sharply on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday, sending Dow Jones Industrial average to a two-year low. Trading was fairly active. The Dow fell 15.73 to 806.52, the widely followed market Indicator sagged steadily521 words
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Article109 1973-12-04 9 Closing prices at 11.30 ajn. (Australian time). A baleen 05i 10 AOD 07 nU Allstate 01 06* Am ad nil 034 Aurora 08 nil Do opts 00J 01 Aust Ant 13 14 Bounty Oil 00* 01 Bridge 14 IS Cleveland 03* 04 Cosmo* 00* 01 Do ctg nil 00109 words
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Article192 1973-12-04 9 Closing prices (In francs) yesterday. Paribus 197 +1 Indochlne 209 —11 Fonder 368 —3 Prlntemps 112.40 —3.90 COS 408 —12 Bull 53 —1.40 Royal Dutch 142 —4 Michelln 1212 —109 Thomson 222.60 —3.40 CFP 193 80 —6.30 Rhone 144 —1 Air 246 —7.50 BSN-Danone 1030 —85 philips 55.50 —2.50192 words
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Article202 1973-12-04 9 This service la from the Union Ban* of Switzerland. Closing pri ces tin Swiss francs) In Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday. ires 3830 SBC J300 +30 Credit Suisse 3330 +1» Swissair B. MO Swiss Reinsur. 3310 +10 Wlnterthur B. 1030 +10 Zurich Incur. 6780 Juvena B. 3090 —so Nestle B.202 words
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Article77 1973-12-04 9 Share prices inched up on the post hoUday Tokyo Stock Market yesterday with DowJones average recovering the Yen 4,500 lerel which Is lost on Noremher IS. Closing prte m (in yen) MOs^rofttsu 14ft Show* Dtnko 13ft Nippon OU SO but In ton Oblao n Wltmi 484 —0 Talyo Ftabery77 words
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Article, Illustration140 1973-12-04 9 MR. S.C. Lim, marketing manager of the Nanyang Siang Pau, has been asked to submit a paper to the Relevant Authority concerning ways and means of coping with the current shortage of newsprint in Singapore. Announcing this yesterday, he said that, of the submissions so far received, the Authority140 words
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TREND
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Article, Illustration1071 1973-12-04 9 BETTY L. KHOO - EVIDENCE OF CHANGING PREFERENCES BETTY L. KHOO Ask any adult what he read as a child ajid he or she will probably tell you that lie grew up on a diet of Enid Blyton books. Chances are too, that he wouldn't be able to name any1,071 words
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Article, Illustration283 1973-12-04 9 TAN CHUNG LEE - EXERCISES FOR YOU YOGA TAN CHUNG LEE Do you realise that there are exercises for the eyes in yoga? They reduce fatigue and eyestrain, strengthening optic nerves and muscles. Like all yoga exercises they should be done without glasses. The exercises are done slowly. Imagine you283 words
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Article229 1973-12-04 9 Melbourne Herald Test tube baby pioneer, Patrick Steptoe, claims to have found a new birth control method by which families can be "made to order." His method Is a sterilisation operation for wires which can later be reversed so that they can become mothers again If theyMelbourne Herald - 229 words
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Advertisement48 1973-12-04 9 JULIUS MARLOW TAKES VOU A STEP CLOSER TOI 11 Si Robina Depatmenl" Store Robna House. l.Shenton Way. Srgopae 1 Tel *****2 Ate* spm lei ***** Extended Siopprg fxx/s from OOOam to 9 OOpm Free FOrkng after spm and on Strdcr/ Robina.. m The S**r tk* Gars for ibu48 words
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670 1973-12-04 10 Jeffrey Low - SOCCiR SCENE by Jeffrey Low Our national players will have to put on their best show In the friendly EuroAsia Triangular which starts at National Stadium tomorrow. While they have the obligation as home team to do well, their performance will670 words
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Article205 1973-12-04 10 Johannesburg. Tuesday. Tom Weiskopf of the United Btates shot four straight birdies over the last nine holes to card a three-under par--67 and win the South African Professional Golfers Association title. Weiskopf, whose first prize was 6000 rand, had a 273 aggregate, three strokes205 words
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Article87 1973-12-04 10 Frank Lee won the Changl Golf Club "A" division Captain's Prize by five strokes from Ong Ah Low when he returned a nett 92. Frank also took the first nine ballsweeo on nett 30±. The second nine went to Koh Chap Jee also on nett 30J.87 words
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Article60 1973-12-04 10 Kee chin Guan won the Singapore Golf Association individual handicap championship for the Straits Time* Cup by three strokes from Chew Beng Keng when he returned a nett of 69 over the Buklt course on Sunday. Peter Ho was given the best gross award of60 words
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Article17 1973-12-04 10 Manila, Tuesday Japan beat Malaysia 83-52 in the Asian Basketball Confederation championship here last night.17 words
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Article135 1973-12-04 10 Nancy Koh - By Nancy Koh Dickie Arblaster and Douglas Chua became the 1973 SingaporeMalaysia motor rally champion* when they held on to their lead to win the Castrol Rally over the weekend. Though a formidable partnership In these parts, Arblaster and Chua were only In contention after135 words
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Article62 1973-12-04 10 Btihl Chain-Saws, who are In the fir* 1 of the Ponggol Cup soccer league this Saturday, will send their team to play in Malaysia from December 10-17. They have arranged matches In Kuala Lornpur with Selangor Eurasians on December 10 and in Penang they will meet62 words
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Article, Illustration312 1973-12-04 11 fffS.tST'igih,Tfh£d la Mo cb,aa *< VSE Hong Chee led aU the way. Hong Chee was well clear at the home turn from Sir Carnck, with Joint Command ai handy third. Synchronise l was next. Hong Chee kept up a smart gallop to312 words
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Article757 1973-12-04 11 By Blue Peter Regal X Mate n (late Keofratim) Is the pick Of the newcomers entered for the Perak Turf Club December Meeting. He Is a two-year-old bay English colt by champion sprinter Sing Sing out of Counterfeit He raced ten times this757 words
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Article228 1973-12-04 11 From Blue Peter in Ipoh Tiger Lane (A.K. Cheam) and Jerry's Kuda II (A. Rahman) did a splendid trial at Ipoh this morning. Breaking from the 4f the two stablemates steadily clapped on the pace,to run the last Sf lnjn/5. The going was soft.228 words
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Article26 1973-12-04 11 BlacSrurn Rovers^beat English Football Association Cup first round 2ncf roStfafhonie on ■sntttspL; Cop KUfor Tottenham Hotspurs' PhMtp Bf«K-Tottenham 2 Bayern Munich 2.26 words
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Advertisement311 1973-12-04 10 INTERNAL AUDITOR BIG LOCAL BANK THE COMPANY Our client, a big local bank with international branches. THE JOB INTERNAL AUDITOR who will be responsible for the supervision and control of the Internal Audit Department in the Head Office of the Bank in Singapore. THE MAN Applicants should have:— (i) A311 words
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Article131 1973-12-04 12 TODAY is Tuesday, December 4, the 338tn day of 1973 with 27 to follow. THt MOON is approaching is full phase. THE MORNING 8TARS are Mercury and Saturn. THE EVENING STARS are Venus, Mars and Jupiter. Those born on this date are under the sign of Sagittarius. Actresssinger Lillian131 words
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Article62 1973-12-04 12 AH F O O K Now that hotels and e litertainment Spots are thinking of raising their liquor prices, I think I shall spend a sober Christinas at home. MEI LIN: That doesn't sound like you at all. But if you can think that way, I am. sure62 words
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Miscellaneous899 1973-12-04 12 349 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by FOR THE FAMILY: A magazine aeries presented in English, IN DIARY OF EVENTS tU LOVE 18 A MANY g F L E N DOURED THING: Daytime serial on the trials and tribulations of three families in San Francisco. 145 OUR MUSIC MAKERS (E): A light899 words
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Miscellaneous707 1973-12-04 12 DOLLIE WEE is today's Belle of the Week contestant (Tuesday, Dec. 4, 1973). Roller-skating is her favourite pastime. Her ambition? 'To be an iceskater". Picture by PHILIP LIM. BELLS A YASHICA CYMA One belle appears on this pace every week from Monday to Friday. Cut along the dotted line and707 words
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Miscellaneous1096 1973-12-04 12 I< L 3 with EDGAR KOH M CARATS: The Barlllet and Or#dy Broadway comedy given the screen treatment by Milton' Katselas, with good portrayal by Nordic star Llt Ullmann as a successful New York divorcee whose brief liaison with the earnest and youthful Edward Albert In Greece turns out to1,096 words
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Miscellaneous59 1973-12-04 12 TIDES Today: 5.05 pjn. (2.1 m). Tomorrow: 8.14 a.m. (2.3 m), 6.48 pjn. (2.1 m). Thursday: 7.11 a.m. (2.5 m), 8.18 p.m. (2.3 m). Friday: 8.01 &.m. (2.8 m), 9.23 pjn. (2.4 m). Saturday: 8.45 a.m. (2.8 m), 10.18 p.m. (2.8 m). Sunday: 9.27 a.m. (3m), 11.08 p.m. <2.7 m).59 words
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