New Nation, 14 December 1973
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Title Section22 1973-12-14 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Friday evening, December 14, 1973 No. 897 Price 15 cents M.C. (P) 33/73. NE^PTION SINCAPORE FRIDAY DECEMBER 14, 197322 words
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Article, Illustration201 1973-12-14 1 Floodlit tennis the In thing in Singapore these days—may soon be on its way out. The axe may fall on this nocturnal activity if the energy crisis worsens. Nightly, tennis enthusiasts are seen on these courts at Kallang Park, near the National Stadium. And for two hours eachPicture by Sulaiman Ismail - 201 words
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Article299 1973-12-14 1 'Stop internal squabbles and close our ranks to deal with the troubles' Reuter London, Friday Prime Minister Edward Heath last night appealed for national unity to fight the fuel crisis threatening to criple Britain's economy. Mr. Heath, in a nation-wide television broadcast only hours afterReuter - 299 words
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Article112 1973-12-14 1 Reuter London, Friday The 10.30 p.m. television shutdown for Britain announced as a crisis measure by Prime Minister Edward Heath last night brought a plea from the country's Population Stabilisation Group "please don't forget to take your contraceptives to bed." Fearing that the early shutdown could leadReuter - 112 words
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Article151 1973-12-14 1 Prices turned easier on the Stock Exchange of Singapore for the first 45 minutes this morning. BUSINESS DONE: Esso (2) 3.00, (1) 2.98. Ban Holdings (6) 0.83J, (2) 0.83, (2) 0.82*. United Overseas Bank (3) 5.15, (2) 5.10. (8) 5.05, Pan Electric (1) 1.35. <1) 1.34. Haw151 words
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Article26 1973-12-14 1 Turn to Page 6 and read all about, the special festive offer that will add that extra sparkle to your Christmas.26 words
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Article57 1973-12-14 1 Kuala Lumpur, Friday —The overall situation in most flooded states continued to Improve this morning except In Pahang where the town of Pekan was under eight Inches of water. At certain points In the Sungal Pahang, the level was 10 feet—two feet above the normal reading. There57 words
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Article358 1973-12-14 1 UPI, Reuter Washington, Friday President Nixon announced tough, new energy conservation measures yesterday, ranging from cutting down office building lights to an edict requiring gov eminent officials to give up their limousines Making an appearance at a White House news conference held by his newUPI, Reuter - 358 words
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Article50 1973-12-14 1 London, Friday Thieves cut their way Into a bank vault with oxy acetelene burners and escaped with 100,000 (about $5.6 million) yesterday. The break-in, at a branch of Barclays Bank in Euston Road North London was discovered by a messenger when he arrived for work.50 words
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Article47 1973-12-14 1 Rome, Friday. Mrs. Gail Harirs, monther ol 17-year-old Paul Getty 111, last night categorically denied reports that a US$3.6 million (about $14.1 million) ransom had been paid to the kidnappers of her son. Mrs. Harris also denied that the kidnappers had contacted her yesterday.47 words
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Article36 1973-12-14 1 Tunis, Friday—Fortyfive schoolchildren perished yesterday when they were swept from their school by floods in southern Tunisia following torrential rains. The children were from a school at Gafsa, In the south west.36 words
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Article27 1973-12-14 1 Belfast, Friday—Security forces stepped up Internal precautions throughout Northern Ireland yesterday in anticipation of a new wave of Irish Republican Army (IRA) assassination attempts.27 words
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467 1973-12-14 1 Bid to seek lasting peace Reuter Cairo, Friday President Anwar Sadat and the U.S. Secretary of State. Dr. Henry Kissinger, met at the Kanater Rest House near Kanater last night to discuss peace in the Middle East. Dr.' Kissinger drove straight from the airportReuter - 467 words
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367 1973-12-14 1 Cairo, Friday Egypt's leading political commentator, Mohammed Hassaneln Heykal, today again urged the Arabs to give serious thought to the possibility of Israel using atomic weapons in its conflict with the Arabs. Mr. Heykal, editor of the authoritative newspaper A 1 Ahram, first367 words
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103 1973-12-14 1 Reuter Cairo, Friday Egypt yesterday protested to the US over the violation of its airspace by a US reconnaissance aircraft on Monday. Only hours before US Secretary of State Dr. Henry Kissinger arrived In Cairo for talks with President Sadat last night, Foreign MinisterReuter - 103 words
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118 1973-12-14 1 Prague, Friday An explosion In a workers' home at Tachov In Western Czechoslovakia killed 28 people yesterday, the official Ceteka news agency said last night. Ceteka said the home collapsed after the explosion, which occurred at 3.15 In the morning. The workers were employed118 words
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Article27 1973-12-14 1 Washington. Friday The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved by 15 votes to one President Nixon's nomination of Senator William Sax be as his new AttorneyGeneral.27 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement47 1973-12-14 1 The Senco Power Stapler for furniture assembly, and light aluminium strips. Weighs only 4% lbs. for light, accurate and fast stapling. THE SENCO-NAIL BRAD World's only power driven nail totally acceptable for finish work. True, round heads drive clean, counter-sink without distortion of finished surface. C* UNDETEViS-JACOBERG47 words
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Advertisement210 1973-12-14 1 BRASS TRAY }(HAND BEATEN) Idaal for tabla top or as wall dacoration. Available in diffarant daaigna, sua* shapat round, oval ft obtongl ui imooV ?3 H^ h si'Mi nUIIIKM-/ T.I ***** 8.3633^ m S3 vT. o When the automobile was young, the Bosch name was on two motor car parts210 words
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Miscellaneous16 1973-12-14 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today Scattered showers. See back page16 words
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Article13 1973-12-14 1 Police reported 133 accidents yesterday. Nine were serious and one fatal.13 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article, Illustration255 1973-12-14 2 Who says women panic easily in an emergency, particularly during a fire? Take the case of Mrs. Cindy Teo, an executive, housekeeper of Hilton Hotel, for example. Braving the beat and throwing caution to the winds, she led the hotel's chief security officer, Mr. Teo255 words
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Article413 1973-12-14 2 Wee Beng Huat - 170 cases reported in 11 months By Wee Beng Huat Singapore's robbers are g e t tin g more progressive they are abandoning their knives and more are now taking to the use of the gun in their quest for money. During the413 words
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381 1973-12-14 2 Abortion at any stage of pregnancy through a safer and easier method —prostaglandin injections Is being carried out In our hospitals. This follows successful experiments on the drug by the Kandang Kerbau Hospital's Prostaglandin Research Centre. Prof. S.M.M. Karim, head of the centre381 words
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Article269 1973-12-14 3 3440 jailed in 1972 A total of 3440 people were sent to prison last year. Out of this, 719 or 20.9 per cent had been to jail before. revealed in the 1972 Singapore prisons annual report which said that out of the 719. 16.83 per269 words
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Article, Illustration133 1973-12-14 3 Simply dropping two small coins into the collection tin meant great satisfaction and pride for these little lasses and their expressions showed just that. For, Janice, 5, and. Mavis Chen, 3 had done their bit to bring Christmas cheer to their less fortunate counterparts. Besides, they133 words
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Article233 1973-12-14 3 They're not gullible Local students ip New Zealand have not been subverted by Communist propaganda, the president of the Malaysia Singapore Students' Association, Mr. David Tan said. "Hence, parents here, should remove doubts that their children studying there are procommunist sympathisers." he said. "They are233 words
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Article209 1973-12-14 3 Singapore's telephone subscribers can make direct overseas calls when the International Subscriber Dialling (ISD) is Introduced in 1975. The new system will enable telephone subscribers to make calls to countries where ISD Is provided. According to the Telecommunications Authority of Singapore annual report for 1972/73, this209 words
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Article418 1973-12-14 5 Expert: Way to beat inflation A United Nations technical expert yesterday urged managements in Singapore to utilise their production machinery fully to cut down cost in their fight against inflation. h Ur 8 Ramaiingam, who is with the National .P uc tlvlty Board. the world418 words
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Article64 1973-12-14 5 The Minister of Science and Technology Dr. Toh Chin Chye, has appointed seven people as members of the Science Council of Singapore for a period of two years. They are Dr. Lee Kum Tatt (chairman). Associate Professor Ang How Ghee, Mr. Hlew Slew Nam, Mr. James Kao64 words
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Article29 1973-12-14 5 The YMCA Educational Enrichment Department will conduct a course in French for beginners from Jan. 4 at 5.45 pjn. An intermediate course will begin on Jan. 5.29 words
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Article24 1973-12-14 5 The Queenstown Neighbourhood VI House Owners Association will hold a Christmas party for children at its premises on Sunday from 2 p.m.24 words
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Article393 1973-12-14 5 Greater incentives should be provided to encourage more women to work, according to Miss Grace Ting of the National Productivity Board. She said these could include monetary incentives, regulation of working hours, provision of creches and children centres and better promotional prospects. Speaking at the seminar393 words
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Article195 1973-12-14 5 The bullet that killed mechanic Lim Guan, 29, at a lovers' haunt at Kallang Park on Sunday night, may be from a police gun. Police are working on the theory that it could be the service revolver of detective constable Ong Poh Heng who was195 words
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Article251 1973-12-14 5 STPB gets tough The Singapore Tourist Promotion Board today said touting could be stopped with the help of hotels, airlines and travel agencies. "The Board can only alleviate the problem of touting if we get the cooperation tot these various bodies, a spokesman said. The251 words
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Article286 1973-12-14 6 Police master plan Police are keeping a close watch on dark street corners to see if they have become accident or crime prone. It Is understood that a master plan is now being charted based on the dally crime and accident statistics collected from286 words
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Article323 1973-12-14 6 Here is pood festive news for all New Nation readers. Wine Craft has put together a very special cellar selection at a very special price just for you. This is your chance to add that extra sparkle to Christmas with 12 bottles of wine323 words
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Article48 1973-12-14 6 Dr. Tay Teck Eng, past governor of Rotary District 330, will open the regional Interact Leadership programme at the National Youth Leadership Training Institute The course, with 40 Earticipants, is organised y the Sang Nila Utama Interact Club and sponsored by Rotary Singapore, East and West.48 words
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Article26 1973-12-14 6 The Water Department will lay a steel water main across Mountbatten Road and Tanjong Katong Road Junction tomorrow. It will take one week to complete.26 words
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Article23 1973-12-14 6 Enclk Othman Wok, Minister for Social Affairs, will open an exposition at the Gay World Amusement Park from Thursday to Feb. 3.23 words
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Article67 1973-12-14 6 Air Commodore D. D. Hurdltch, currently commander of the Air Component of the ANZUK force In Singapore, has been promoted to Air Vice-Marshal and Deputy Chief of the Australian Air Staff from Feb. 18 next year. Air Commodore J. I. Adams, currently Director of Joint Operations and67 words
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Article18 1973-12-14 6 British Airways will host a buffet lunch for secretaries of commercial houses at Marco Polo Hotel tomorrow.18 words
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Article566 1973-12-14 7 Highway Code rule sparks concern Major motor-cycle dealers In Singapore have asked the Registry of Vehicles to tell them when the rule requiring learner motor-cyclists to first pass their Highway Code test before being allowed on the roads will be implemented. Motor-cycle sales have566 words
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Article225 1973-12-14 7 The New Nation Belle of the Week contest offers winners big, big prizes every week. Let us 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 what225 words
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Article108 1973-12-14 7 The National Theatre Trust will spend $180,000 on a facelift for' the ti eatre, according to its d *ector Mr. Ng Yew Kang. This Includes changing 1000 plywood chairs to flbreglass ones, new curtains and a new roof membrane to prevent leaks. Work will probably start in May108 words
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Article, Illustration154 1973-12-14 7 It was a matter of grabbing fast and Yee May Kuen, 7, came off with flying colours! Her mend, Lee Poh Chee, 5, was obviously disappointed the soft toy turtle had fascinated her too, and she had eyed it for some time.154 words
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Article452 1973-12-14 7 They are now plain bars The music may be piped or "live." Alcohol can be served. The patrons must look at least 18 years old, well-dress-ed and neat. But strictly no dancing. Discotheques, by all Intent and purpose, are now just plain bars. Hoteliers and452 words
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Advertisement375 1973-12-14 2 ♦J t iVi *4 U liU lluii|lninp itir*r 12-2 pm. DINE ft DANCE «o tha «ndttntin« Nmte Tlm Maw OflMrsttoM' 6pm— 12 pm. Si GARDEN" WI.WKSH? WkNJANG ROAD SINGAPORE. TEL' *****8 I/O V 5 Last year, on my to the States, I decided to fly KLM and see Amsterdam on375 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous64 1973-12-14 2 DR. KILDARE by Ken Bald *3UTfc SPcNPN6 TWO *f?«S M STOOCWKLt EM JIM? WELL, 1 U3CP TO KNOW T»W njr of we cou*r*y it* MMmtUL AMP vwr mem. I! 3t 25 3 ei K m me t&mjms 842AA* of A f*6t£P C/TY... K m A ■3 'IHMHESi TT •ST7 L64 words
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Advertisement247 1973-12-14 3 now you know how comfortable the Scrambler kntt feels The Scrambler knit shirt is so comfortable and flexible you'll hardly know you hove it on This Arrow knit moves as you move without any pulling or tugging on you And because it is a knit it holds its shape Now247 words
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IN PERSON
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Article, Illustration446 1973-12-14 4 Jennifer Schoon - TO GET A GOOD VIEW Of THE XMAB TREES IN POISON Ci iinHl< Jennifer Schoon BEING a couple of Inches too short, ERIC CHEW, 2, could only catch a glimpse of the gaily-decorat-ed Christmas trees on the table. But being a resourceful little boy, he soon solved446 words
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Article521 1973-12-14 4 Caiine Clinic by PG Dear P.O. I heard that a ***** ate up her own puppies, her first born. My sister and her friends were playing near by and later discovered her chewing up her own puppies. Food and milk were placed In front of521 words
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Advertisement517 1973-12-14 4 Bonnie Prince Charlie's personal liqueur. Presented to his loyal henchman MacKinnon of Skye in heartfelt gratitude for loyal service during the fierce battle for the English throne in 1745. The battle was lost but great history was about to be made. For 'tis the same MacKinnon family today who are517 words
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Advertisement58 1973-12-14 4 1 A I L*. /fS DRAGON LADY men's hairdressing salon. Come for a manicure, facial massage or have the sleekest haircut in cool relaxing comfort and in enclosed grooming stations. Come to where charming lady barbers will make you feel like a king. Manageress-Judy Chan 421, Shaw Centre, 3rd. Floor,58 words
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Advertisement167 1973-12-14 5 Dining out? (Plbabetfjan Yt I is m «>> X aw '<» a Businessman's lunch International Cuisine Smorgasbord lunch, Mon Thur MISS TERESA KHOO entertains THUR/FRI/SAT from 7.30 p.m. V Palm I Court s Dine by candle-light in tropical surroundings Nightly from 7.30 p.m. rfZft Malayan Show in the iaja. Ballroom167 words
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Advertisement299 1973-12-14 5 AMBASSADOR HOTEL 42 46 Meyer Road, Singapore 15, Telephone: *****1. (opposite Katong Park) CANTONESE CUISINE "the best dishes in town" LUNCH DINNER Daily: 12 noon 3pm 7pm 10.30pm SONG DANCE Country Western and old time Favourites' by The Fabulous EDITION. Daily: 9 pm 1 am Saturday: Extension to 2 am299 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous274 1973-12-14 5 NEW NATION CROSSWORD 8 Finish. 9 Corresponding. 10 Arm bones. 11 Book by Marquand' Phrase. 12 Knight: Ger. 13 Pronoun. 18 Selves. 19 Vote for. 22 Black: Poet. 23 Fix over. 25 Legendary swimmer. 26 Ways out. 29 Aches and pains. 31 Possessive. 34 Part of a poem. 35 Boxer's274 words
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Advertisement301 1973-12-14 6 Since 1858, its smooth and distinctive taste has made it a favourite all over the world. m T|>e D IN BONO n Registered trade marks. Bulovq—the name for electronic accuracy In 1960, Bulava introduced the world's first electronic watch Accutron a watch with a tuning fork instead of a balance301 words
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Advertisement42 1973-12-14 6 r"" WINE CRAFT/NEW NATION j /ufe CELLAR SELECTION OFFER jhi •V V& Cut out this coupon and take it with you to Wine Craft in Tanglin Road and you will be offered a special price on a festive selection of twelve bottles.42 words
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Advertisement202 1973-12-14 6 The Best RoseS lime Juice is the smoother, purest lime juice in the world. Made from sun-warmed, fragrant \Mcst Indian limes. r r"*-— yv Versatile, easy to use, efficient, reliable, light, inexpensive, built to die of old age. IV I fit BO WINS IL Monolite4oo Self-contained electronic flash giving the202 words
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Page 6 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous406 1973-12-14 6 CINEMA POSER mm Stt/NEW MTNM MUTEST Last Monday's poser showed a scene from Bye Bye Birdie. The first 10 correct entries opened by the Editor yesterday evening were from: K. Haridass (student), of 146A Durham Estate; Miss Foo Tee Chin (salesgirl), of 29B Lorong Oelora; Mr. Henry Lee Chau Sal406 words
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Advertisement496 1973-12-14 7 pf i V ig.i i/ t g, M i/ t J 1 "P '1 1 P, T i f-ff/i j/ f/f| 1 n it— 11 /M mi S,Sooa.»<*»Ht Afcfc^f;»c«,l+/9+Hl* ft»T ++%Ui 4 C*U*l, 6ny f++U, 4* »>HA<t y■ 114 f if' i/i*) ft I* idf y* U %Jj* it. VMt496 words
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Advertisement171 1973-12-14 8 NOW OPEN! FREE GIFTSO $10,000/WORTHOF MELAMINE IDEAL UNBREAKABLE CUP-SETS DURING OPENING SEASON. CHILDREN'S WEAR INFANTS' GIFT SETS SPECIALIST IN CHILDREN'S REQUISITES AT HIGH STREET CENTRE [EVA JSJLSZJ 203. 2ND FLOOR. UGH STREET CENTRE. NORTH BRDGE ROAD SINGAPORE 6 TEL: ***** Ikmjacfos r U/( Singapore made SINGLE DOUBLE KNITTED SUITS OF171 words
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Advertisement203 1973-12-14 8 HURRY TO EASTERN lATTED for hhjr CHRISTMAS SHOPPLYG We have a wide selection of items that will make lovely and practical gifts. 7> n !=r ess Lllli m m mi W" HITS 52 EASTERN UNITED TRADING (PTE) LTD. 181-2 PEOfU S PARK SHOPPING COMPLEX GROUND FLOOR Tel ***** *****.****** Singapore203 words
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SHOPPING
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Article, Illustration448 1973-12-14 8 IMANY of us will be iTl c e 1 ebrating Christmas at home. Though some of the nightclubs have been re-opened, it is unlikely that everyone will run to them for a bit of merriment. EXORBITANT Drinks now cost twice as much as the old days and cheap448 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article, Illustration368 1973-12-14 9 Protest over statement Reuter, UPI Saigon, Friday The South Vietnam government has Instructed its embassy in Canberra to protest to Australia against statements by an Australian minister concerning possible recognition of the Viet Cong. A ministry spokesman said Australian Foreign Trade Minister Dr. JamesReuter, UPI - 368 words
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Article139 1973-12-14 9 Reuter Copenhagen, Friday. Mr. Anker Joergensen, Denmark's acting Prime Minister, said yesterday his efforts to form a new government had broken down and asked that Queen Margrethe appoint someone else to consult the country's 10 elected political parties. Mr. Joergensen, whose Social DemocratsReuter - 139 words
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214 1973-12-14 9 UPI, Reuter Washington, Friday— A preliminary report by technical experts said yesterday President Nixon's secretary, Miss Rose Mary Woods, probably did not cause any of the 18-minute gap on one of the Watergate tapes. A preliminary report on their examination of the tape ofUPI, Reuter - 214 words
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Article26 1973-12-14 9 Nairobi, Friday Uganda last night freed 33 foreigners held for more than 48 hours on suspicion of being mercenaries, diplomatic sources said in Kampala.26 words
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Article135 1973-12-14 9 Reuter Colombo, Friday.—'The UN Secretary General Kurt Waldhelm has asked India, Sri Lanka and other countries in the area for reports on big power naval activity in the Indiari Ocean, the Foreign Ministry said here yesterday. The ministry added that Sri (Lanka Prime Minister Mrs. SirimavoReuter - 135 words
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Article226 1973-12-14 9 Reuter Jakarta. Friday—President Suharto has warned that the growing gap between the poor and rich forms seeds of tension endangering the safety of mankind. Speaking in a state banquet last night In honour of the visiting New Zealand Prime Minister Mr. Norman Kirk, heReuter - 226 words
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Article57 1973-12-14 9 Athens, Friday The Greek Government said yesterday it would immediately release all people arrested for the abortive rebellion against former President George Papadopoulos last month. More than 300 students and workers were detained in connection with the bloody uprising which left at least 13 dead before57 words
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Article182 1973-12-14 9 Reuter London, Friday. A young brunette told a vice trial here yesterday that she was whipped by another girl during a sex party while four men watched through a twoway mirror. The girl, identified as Miss B, said she had used the whip at theReuter - 182 words
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OPINION
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471 1973-12-14 10 Despite the obvious unhapplness of the Indonesian students over their country accepting foreign aid, the Inter-Government-al Group of Indonesia (IGGI) has approved a substantial increase in aid for the 1974-1975 financial year. Members of the Group have agreed that Indonesia's request for US$B5O million471 words
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'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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Article42 1973-12-14 10 The next country Prime Minister Mr. Lee Kuan Yew will be visiting, I've been reliably Informed, will be a member of Asean. President Marcos has Invited the Prime Minister to visit Manila, and the invitation has been accepted.42 words
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Article91 1973-12-14 10 A group of Singaporeans started talking about the varying grades of service of the different airlines they have travelled on. One of them declared that Pan-Am has some of the best technicians around and that the only reason why its flights are delayed is because these technicians91 words
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Article, Illustration1090 1973-12-14 10 Pang Cheng Lian - A two-day seminar on Women in the Technological Society was opened this moraine, and our columnist Pane Chens Lian takes the occasion to examine some of the problems confronting the Singapore woman today. Much has been said of the new horizons of the modern1,090 words
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800 1973-12-14 10 George McArthur - From George McArthur Los Angeles Times The partial demobilisation of the South Vietnamese army scheduled to follow the cease-fire has now beep shelved for at least a year. The United States has agreed reluctantly some say—to foot the bill. This will keep 1.1 million menLos Angeles Times - 800 words
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Letters
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Article160 1973-12-14 10 It seems that the Housing and Development Board's Sales Section Is staffed with inexperienced officers, or they have not been empowered to make decisions, especially regarding those development cases of Queenstown Duchess n Estate, affecting 64 families of five blocks of flats and terrace houses. These tenants160 words
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Article98 1973-12-14 10 YAP SOON HOE - YAP SOON HOE Secretary, Bus Services Reorganisation Committee, Singapore, S. I wish to thank Scorpion (NN, 19.11.73) for bringing to our attention the calm, helpful and polite behaviour of bus conductor (badge No. 3957) of service No. 163. The Bus Service Re- organisation Committee (B8RC) has drawn98 words
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Article148 1973-12-14 10 The new rate for students' con c e s slon tickets range from $6 to as high as $24 depending on the distance travelled. May I remind the authority concerned that this is a bit too high. Take for instance; the $12 monthly concession ticket. The normal fare148 words
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Article81 1973-12-14 10 WILLIAM S.W. LIM - WILLIAM S.W. LIM May I refer to your report of my statement in your Special Feature on Housing For The Middle Class dated 7th December, 1973. What I meant to convey was that about 70-80 per cent of the population has a household income below $1500 per81 words
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Miscellaneous39 1973-12-14 10 N V \X V x\ V V 1 n «r*v i»«, vtt\ 0 0. m '//pK i s flji j3 S2 rv m M ■%m P. m 'EVERYONE'S CONSERVING OIL—WE THOUGHT YOU MAY CARE TO JOIN US!' :Csr meatae39 words
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SPECIAL FEATURE
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Article, Illustration98 1973-12-14 11 TAN CHUNG LEE - FRIDAY FORUM BY TAN CHUNG LEE Inflation is on everybody's lips these days. It is difficult not to be affected when prices on all and sundry are on the increase, be it five cents on a loaf of bread or $1000 on a98 words
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Article, Illustration327 1973-12-14 11 "Unfortunately, we have to accept inflation as a necessary evil, a price we pay for progress," says MR. MARK WONG. "As long as Singapore is an international marketing and money centre any changes that take place elsewhere will affect us. Take the time when the yen327 words
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Article, Illustration317 1973-12-14 11 Inflation is mainly due to panic buying "As Singapore Is a small country- and very much Integrated with the world economy, there is really no way ol fighting Inflation," says DR. LEE SOO ANN. "What we can do is to minimise the consequences of inflation,317 words
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Article, Illustration297 1973-12-14 11 "We are actually very fortunate. Though prices of most goods have gone up, ipflation in Singapore is not as rampant as in other countries," says MR. ONG LENG CHUAN. "One must be realistic. Prices tend to rise whenever there is too much money chasing too few297 words
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Article, Illustration333 1973-12-14 11 "Some of the price increases can be traced. It is only when you identify the increases that you can tell whether they are justified or not," says MR. LEONARD CHENG. "One way to do this is to trace the countries where the goods333 words
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Article, Illustration166 1973-12-14 11 "Inflation has come upon us rather suddenly. To some extent it is inevitable as we have no natural resources and most of our inflation is actually imported," says MR. IVAN BAPTIST. "Consumers can help themselves by tightening their belts substituting purchases and buying cheaper products. In166 words
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Advertisement167 1973-12-14 11 j i f :V .L v> tortus.- »< 'jU/cL 'h.rJ •'i**W3S *i iiw (5 ft n, OOUCt OF «S®M K<>Hl I N/ <i\ s--SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SALE NOW ON! Hurry to Winecraft NOW! Stock up your favourite wines and spirits at very special prices. No limit! But be early. Macgregor's VOS167 words
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Article, Illustration597 1973-12-14 12 ART BUCHWALD - ART BUCHWALD Los Angeles Times Dear Customer, C on g r atulations! You are now the owner of a 1973 Mark VI Presidential Accident-Prone Tape Recording Machine. The Mark VI has been scientifically developed to produce the higher quality hums of anv tape recorder on theLos Angeles Times - 597 words
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656 1973-12-14 12 Philip Greer - U.S. From Philip Greer There's no getting away from it. November was a bad month. Even if you didn't have your butter and egg money sunk in the stock market, it was a bad month, pure and simple. Fuel shortages, rising prices, the656 words
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436 1973-12-14 12 William Tuohy - r EGYPT Prom William Tuohy Los Angeles Times The season's first drizzle has fallen in Cairo's streets, turning the dust into a kind of slippery sludge that brings dozens of rearend car collisions. At night the traffic confusion is compounded by theLos Angeles Times - 436 words
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Advertisement246 1973-12-14 12 v French Quien Et Cie Nuits St. George St. Emilion (vintage) Beaune Graves (vintage) Haut Sauternes (vintage) Beaujolais (vintage) Vin Rose D'Anjou Chateauneuf Du Pape Bouchard Aine Et Fils Fleurie Moulin-A-Vent Gevrey Chambertin Chabiis French Champagne Lanson Pere Et Fils Red Label Vintage Black Label Demi Sec Rvalue of order246 words
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Advertisement91 1973-12-14 12 Robina Department Store V v SI V AQJILA SHOES We have THE shoes that are only seen in good cxjrnpany.Aquita shoes. Bobra House, 1 Shenlon Way .Siigaporellßl-*****2 Met sp.m lei ***** Extanoed flopping han Mont <0-00am.to9 00p.rn OM.Y WS PMKNG an* Spmowon SifOW Robina »»Thr SK*rtk*Camf<x)tiu m a i gl91 words
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Article, Illustration1007 1973-12-14 13 BETTY L. KHOO - WHY CAN'T MORE MEN BE TRUTHFUL ON THE QUESTION OF MARRIAGE? Perma-lashes for that real look BETTY L. KHOO Last Sunday I went on a girls night out and my husband, not to be upstaged, announced he would go for a stag night and paint the1,007 words
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Article542 1973-12-14 13 DOC The wisdom of that saying is never more true than these days even when you're looking at someone straight In the eye. The figures are astounding 30 per cent of people who are short-sighted and need glasses are wearing contact lenses. It542 words
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Advertisement219 1973-12-14 13 Innoxa can shampoo your skin problems away. Keeping your skin clean is a problem. Particularly in the city where the dirt, grime and sweat clog the pores on your face and neck causing blackheads, acne and unsightly blemishes. You need a lot more than soap and water to dean away219 words
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Advertisement198 1973-12-14 13 GRAFF DIAMONDS JEWELLERS TO THE WORLD US* LAURENCE GRAFF IS HERE IN PERSON With his magnificent 1974 multi-million dollar collection of fine jewellery A sparkling Christmas occasion an invaluable investment. wammmmmtmmmam shopp,ng Mons Tues Weds Fris» ifyj lllj 11 9.30amt06.30pm 1 Thurs Sats r >If I AVI 311 3 Slfl198 words
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Article, Illustration164 1973-12-14 14 Shares were easier on the Stock Exchange of Singapore yesterday. The market, which opened barely steady, persistently declined dne to bouts of selling pressure on a wide front. Hie Straits Times industrial index fell €.79 points to 278.70, the Straits Times finance index lost 9.70 points to 490164 words
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Article58 1973-12-14 14 Mr. Ken Lam, of Swedish Trading Company leaves this month for Australia to study antipollution methods and equipment. Mr. Lam, a graduate of Leeds University, England, will visit industrial plants in Sydney and Melbourne where he will also attend a seminar at the Howden Works which specialises58 words
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461 1973-12-14 14 Reuter New York, Friday Two of America's leading economists yesterday agreed with forecasts that the US economy will be in recession in 1974. In a telephone interview from his office at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the Nobel prize winning economist, Dr.Reuter - 461 words
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173 1973-12-14 14 Reuter London, Friday—Britain's November trade balance showed a huge deficit of £270 million —better than a staggering deficit of £357 million in October, but otherwise confirming the bleak outlook on the balance of payments front. Had it not been for the October figure, theReuter - 173 words
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Article308 1973-12-14 14 News that the U.S. and Britain had invoked stiffer measures to conserve fuel stocks drove prices sharply lower for the third consecutive session on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday. After having opened on a firm note, the market began turning downhill at the time British Prime Minister308 words
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Article260 1973-12-14 14 Closing prices at 11.30 ajxi. (Australian time): Abateen OS OS Do Opts nil 03 AOD 07 12 Allstate 07 Vi 09 Amad 02 03Vi Aurora 08 nil Do Opts 00ft 01 Aust Ant 13 14 Bamboo nil OS Beach 40 42 Bounty Oil nil 0014 Bridge 14 IS Patrick260 words
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Article210 1973-12-14 14 Closing prices (In francs) yesterday: Corbetlle Parlbas 183 (184.50) lndochlne 203 (200.50) Fonder 359 (360) Prin temps 103.30 (105.30) COE 384.50 (384) Bull 48.55 49) Royal Dutch 138.70 (138.30) Mlchelln 1195 (1166) Thomson 202 (201.10) cry 177 (177.80) Rhone 133 50 (134) Air 235 (238.50) BSN 1000 (1000) Philips210 words
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Article54 1973-12-14 14 Closing prices (In yen) yesterday: Ishiharfe Sangyo 325 Telkoku Oil 500 Nippon Steel 116 Nippon Yiuen 255 Sul Shipbuilding 277 Mitsui Metal Ind 155 Teijln 283 Sumitomo Shipbuilding and Machinery 285 Sharp *77 Hitachi 146 Yamalcht Securities 270 Sanyo Securities 250 Kaijima Coal Mining 128 Nlsshln Steamship 200 Tohok54 words
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Article79 1973-12-14 14 Closing prices (In Swiss francs) on the Zurich 8tock Exchange yesterday. This service Is from the Union Bank of Switzerland: UB8 3520 —«5 SBC 3160 —20 Credit Suisse 2980 —40 Swissair B. 515 —10 Swiss Relnsur. 2125 —45 Wlnterthur B. 1890 Zurich Insur. Juvena B. 1910 —70 Nestle B.79 words
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Article27 1973-12-14 14 The Dow Jones closing stock averages on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday: 30 industrials (800.43), JO transport (169.92), 15 utilities (86.63), 65 stocks (252.06).27 words
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Article63 1973-12-14 14 Paris. Friday France recorded a trade surplus of 818 million francs (about $490 million) in November, according to Finance Minister figures published yesterday. The Ministry said exgorts totalled 15,366 milon francs <$9216 million) and imports 14.548 million francs ($8724 million) a considerable improvement on the63 words
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Article239 1973-12-14 14 The governing director of World-W i<l e (Shipping), Mr. Y.K. Pao, has been appointed a member of the Chase Jt/ Manhattan Bank's International Advisory Committee. Mr. David Rockefeller, chairman of Cha s e Manhattan, said that Mr. Pao's extensive busl-*> ness background and„ expertise will allow him to make239 words
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Advertisement148 1973-12-14 14 1 1 N iii Get the pictue! Picture yourself owning this new CHINON M-1 351*71 Single Lent Reflex Camera and you'll find a whole new world of possibilities opened to you. This handy, artractively-priced camera is equipped to perform wonders. It comes with such advanced features as through-the-tens twin CdS148 words
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876 1973-12-14 15 Lim Kee Chan - with Lim Kee Chan A special meeting of the Australian PGA will be held within the next six weeks to decide the fate of Australian tournament golf future. This was the result of a petition signed by 20 Australian professionals asking for a special876 words
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Article, Illustration408 1973-12-14 15 New York, Friday Australian Bruce Crampton yesterday became the first foreigner to win the Vardon Trophy since English born Harry Cooper won the Initial one in 1937, Professional Oolf Association (POA) president William Clarke announced. Crampton, wno won four tournaments during the year and408 words
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Article94 1973-12-14 15 Colombo, Friday. A solid 83 by opener Tasiim Arlf helped the touring Under 25 Pakistani cricketers to a 50-run lead with eight wickets in hand in their match against the Mercantile Cricket Association here yesterday. The Pakistanis were 140 for two In their second Innings94 words
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Article22 1973-12-14 15 Dm Roc ho re Community Centre will hold a boxing tournament at their Prlnsep Street premises tonight at 8 p.m.22 words
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364 1973-12-14 16 From Blue Peter in Ipoh Avant Garde, an easy winner over 6f last Sunday has made further progress. Ridden by Jim Johnson Avant Garde sprinted smartly over 3f In 38 2/5 here this morning. The five-year-old has been allotted a luxury weight of364 words
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557 1973-12-14 16 David Sung of Auric stable intends to make a clean sweep of the Classics next season. He has spent a huge sum of money on some classy English horses at the Newmarket autumn sales by Tattersalls. In 1968 and 1970 Auric stable557 words
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Article341 1973-12-14 16 Bethelmag should follow him home By Scrutineer There Is no need to look beyond About Time II for the winner in the Class 4 Division 3—6f (Race Seven) at Ipota tomorrow. He should take a bit of beating and be the day's best341 words
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Article135 1973-12-14 16 ——m DANTK EPSOM JEEP 1 1 BLUE PETER KM* 1 c*ar Water Muhlbah Calosr Water Prince Abu Malay*!* My Pleasure My Pleasure Malaysia ltd t Danish D«a Berlta Balk Sincerity Berlta Balk General Story 1 Berlta Balk Daniah Don Sincerity Bm S Pripat Diplomat Prince Wlnalot Prapat Diplomat135 words
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Article2698 1973-12-14 16 Going forecast: SOFT 2.00 CLASS 5 DIV. 6-6f ($6,000 $4,200 to winn«r) 1 2196 Royi ■Ny II a (Kek) West 5 9 0 <dd+5) Aauwadt 7 2 5100 Goo d Raturna II g (Leo) Mansor 6 8.13 (d4+U) M. lamall 11 1 3646 Mr 1 Plaaaura a (Cheng!)2,698 words
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237 1973-12-14 16 Perth, Friday Topseeded Colin Dibley of Australia beat his veteran compatriot Frank Sedgman to reach the men's singles semi-finals in the Western Australian tennis championships here yesterday. Sedgman, 46-year-old former Wimbledon champion, used all his courtcraft to try to outwit his 29-year-old opponent, but237 words
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Article, Illustration730 1973-12-14 17 NANCY KOH - r, SPORE I OPEN. with NANCY KOH Jakarta's state players mysteriously failed to turn up on the opening night of the Singapore Open badminton championships at SBA hall. When the roll-call was made, none of their six men players appeared. Rumblings of disappointment were730 words
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Article309 1973-12-14 17 Svend Pri the player has been described as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. He will tickle Ills fans with precision strokeplay in various unusual stances. The next moment he may blast and storm and curse under his breath If he Iflts a. poor patch of309 words
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Article240 1973-12-14 17 What a hectic rush it was for the Singapore team Not forgetting the Thai players and Denmark's Svend Pri, too. Rest was not a happy word to them, for the five-day International exhibition tournament in Hong Kong had them wielding their rackets almost every waking240 words
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Article22 1973-12-14 17 India, Friday.— The touring French national hockey team was beaten 1-0 by a Gwallor XI in a friendly match yesterday.22 words
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Advertisement247 1973-12-14 15 Julius Marlow i 9 a class of its own Distinctive desiyn Masculine contouis Patented spikes SujH»rt> craftsmanship. Julius M.irlow Fashionables. Made from thelinest Australian leathei For golfers who demand the best You've got the swing, we've got the shoes So<h disttihnior SUNRISf SPOMTS JotHiiiltlc s Gditdi^ available at BALBIR PAN247 words
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Advertisement197 1973-12-14 17 Thegood lifedimple Haig Sc otc h Whisky is so much part of it i t Ei/* m Jk i ■m, Utb. To help you come up smiling the morning alter the night before m *9 Too much drink and too little sleep, and you might wake up feeling awful. Be197 words
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Article50 1973-12-14 18 AH FOOK: It's true many Singaporeans care more for TV than their teeth. This is one important aspect of our health which needs good care. MEI LIN: Perhaps a brush as you watch-TV campaign should be started. If not, we may end up as a nation without teeth.50 words
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Article155 1973-12-14 18 TODAY Is Friday, December 14, the 348 th day of 1973 with 17 to follow. THE MOON Is approaching Its last quarter THE MORNING STABS are Mercury and Saturn. THE EVENING STABS are Venus, Mars and Jupiter. Those born on this date are under the sign of Sagittarius. James155 words
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Miscellaneous824 1973-12-14 18 349 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by FOR THE FAMILY: A magazine aeries presented In Chinese. 145 DIARY OF EVENTS (OK M» LOVE IS A MANY S F LENDOURED THING: Daytime serial on the trials and tribulations of three families In San Francisco. 4-19 HOUSEWIVES' MATINEE—Amina, with l&iglish subtitles: Part 1 of824 words
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Miscellaneous717 1973-12-14 18 SUSAN GOH is today s Belle of the Week contestant (Friday Dec. 14, 1973). She loves to travel and naturally wants to be an air hostess. Picture by PHILIP LIM. BELLS mm Icy m/xi YASHICA One belle appears on this pace every week from Monday to Friday. Cut alone the717 words
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Miscellaneous1041 1973-12-14 18 AT THE CINEMA OKLAHOMA CRUDE: Stanley Kramer's explosive flim which won an award at this year's Moscow film festival, with George C. Scott and. Faye Dunaway as a defiant couple struggling against blf business to retain their single oil well in the Oklahoma of 1(10. Co-starring John Mills and Jack1,041 words
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