New Nation, 21 December 1973
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Title Section22 1973-12-21 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Friday evening, December 21, 1973 No. 903 Price 15 cents M.C. (P| 33/73. NE^^TION SINCAPORE FRIDAY DECEMBER 21, 197322 words
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850 1973-12-21 1 Wee Beng Huat, Choo Siak Siew, Bharathl Mohan - Confusion at service stations as new rates catch dealers and motorists by surprise By l Wee Beng Huat, Choo Siak Siew, Bharathl Mohan Motorists this morning rushed to fill their tanks in a bid to beat the new petrol price rise850 words
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Article, Illustration51 1973-12-21 1 Click and it now costs more to drive. This Mobil mechanic (above) was among the many sent out by the oil companies early today to adjust the meters of petrol stations all over the island. By about 10 a.m. most stations were selling petrol at the new51 words
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Article, Illustration51 1973-12-21 1 Grappling with the arithmetic of higher oil prices. This woman (left) was not among the motorists who managed to beat the price hike. Though the meter of this station at Clemenceau Avenue had not been adjusted, it had begun selling at the new prices. Pictures by Jerry51 words
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Article397 1973-12-21 1 Plea by Dr. K as he arrives for talks Reuter Geneva, Friday The US Secretary of State, Dr. Henry Kissinger, arrived here last night for the first high-level Arab-Israeli peace conference and pleaded with both sides to end the 25year cycle of uneasy truce and violent war.Reuter - 397 words
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Article46 1973-12-21 1 The Prime Minister of New Zealand, Mr. Norman Kirk, arrived here today for a three-day official visit. Mr. Kirk will pay a courtesy call on President Sheares later In the afternoon and then meet the Prime Minister, Mr. Lee Kuan Tew.46 words
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Article150 1973-12-21 1 Trading was quiet and cautious on the Stock Exchange of Singapore for the first 45 minutes this morning. BUSINESS DONE: D.B.S. (2) 3.20, (1) 3.18. (6) 3.16, (1) 3.14. M. Credit 11) 2.26. (4) 2.25, (13) 2.24, (8) 2.23. S. Darby (2) 4.24, (27) 4.26, (1) 4.28,150 words
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Article59 1973-12-21 1 Paris, Friday—Foreign Minister Michel Jobert will visit Israel and the Arab states next year, Le Monde newspaper said yesterday. It said the only positive date was the end of January for a visit to Saudi Arabia. If Mr. Jobert does go to Israel, it will be the59 words
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Article41 1973-12-21 1 A construction worker, Vincent Kuah, 18, was found dead at a building site at the Ocean Building in Collyer Quay this morning. He is believed to have been struck by a nail from a ramset gun—an automatic nail driver.41 words
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Article13 1973-12-21 1 Police reported 112 accidents yesterday. Seven were serious and one fatal.13 words
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443 1973-12-21 1 What it really means The price hikes on petrol, diesel, kerosene. and fuel oil which come into force today will not only hit industries and motorists but also the households. In the transportation sector, the assessment of the direct effects of price443 words
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180 1973-12-21 1 Driving schools are planning to increase their lesson fees by 50 cents an hour to meet their higher petrol bill. A spokesman for the Negara Driving Institute at Niven Road said a 50 cent increases would cover their cost for teaching two learner drivers.180 words
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Article46 1973-12-21 1 New York, Friday General Motors Corp. in Detroit yesterday asked owners of 782,000 Chevrolet, Pontiac, Oldsmobile and Buick 1974 models to return them to dealers for correction of a possible suspension defect. The recall programme was the second this week for the firm,46 words
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Advertisement28 1973-12-21 1 ill V *****.00 SeJec ft Service: THONG SLA CO (S) PTE LTD., Sinppore: 34. Bidiford Roed, (9). Tel: *****2 K.L.: 46 Jin. Tuanfcu Abdul Rah men, Tel: *****28 words
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Advertisement221 1973-12-21 1 :!l~< carwd and fIM in whit* andbrminWd. Pwfaal foe honi# inri hotal dacoretion. AwMMa In Sim 3. 5* aid 6 iwm. YOU'LL FIND THE GIFT YOU WANT RIGHT HERE! There's something for everybody. In our shop you can't run out of gift ideas. Because we're full of them. Here are221 words
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Miscellaneous16 1973-12-21 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today Scattered showers. See back pare16 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article253 1973-12-21 2 Bharathi Mohan - New plea to shipyard workers By Bharathi Mohan Shipyard workers were urged to set an example to others by cutting down wastage in industry. The oU crisis has shown that even affluent nations cannot afford wastage, Mr. Low Guan Onn, the deputy general manager of253 words
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83 1973-12-21 2 Australia will provide the Jurong Vocational Institute with more than $450,000 worth of machinery under the Colombo Plan. Senator Don Wlllese, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, said in Canberra that the electronic, electrical and precision engineering equipment is part of the overall aid to83 words
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Article230 1973-12-21 2 Guidelines by Board The Metrication Board has provided guidelines on packaging in metric. These guidelines cater for the two categories of pre-packed goods the quantity critical, and the quantity non-critical and are outlined In the latest issue of the Metrication Digest. The first category includes products230 words
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Article549 1973-12-21 2 Canine Clinic by PG Dear PO Is It true that dogs change colour as they grow up? The other day someone showed me a picture of his black and white puppy but the dog, which is now about two years old, has no white549 words
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Article269 1973-12-21 3 Rav K. Dhaliwai - Bid to provide better service to commuters By Rav K. Dhaliwai Bus routes are to be readjusted soon to provide a better distribution of services. It is understood that the Bus Services Reorganisation Committee Is studying the existing distribution system In co-operation with the269 words
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208 1973-12-21 3 The government's proposal to make prospective car owners prove they have parking lots or garages before allowing ownership was received with mixed reaction by the public. While some believe it would be a good move to reduce the number of cars, others208 words
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Article31 1973-12-21 3 Calling all chess fans. New Nation will be running a special chess contest tomorrow so make sure of your copy. There are attractive book prizes to be won.31 words
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386 1973-12-21 3 A serious internal power struggle still exists in the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), according to a university don The dissension within UMNO a member of Malaysia's ruling Alliance Party has not sub sided, said Professor S.H. Alatas, head of the Malay Stuaies Depart386 words
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130 1973-12-21 3 About 300 animals will be on show at the Great World Carnival Trade Fair which starts tonight. Accord lng to Mr. Christopher Wee. director of the Singapore Pet Farm, the animals include four black panthers, four 15-foot giant monitor, vultures and snakes.130 words
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Article, Illustration135 1973-12-21 4 Good old Santa always has a magical effect on children. They simply love to have him around. Thl« is what Mr. Nadesan Subramaniam, a doorman at the Shan-gri-La hotel found out yesterday when he played Santa to about 100 orphans. The minute he drove135 words
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Article199 1973-12-21 4 Nunchaku hold-back By Douglas Chan, Hundreds of nunchaku owners have still not surrendered their weapons since the Government banned them three months ago, police sources said. The nunchaku, also known as a cosh and made popular by the late Bruce Lee in the film. Fist of Fury,199 words
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Article23 1973-12-21 4 The Blood Donation Centre at the Outram Road General Hospital will be open on Sunday between 8.30 a.m. and 12.30 pan.23 words
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Article21 1973-12-21 4 Texas Instruments will hold a Christmas ball for Its employees at Shangrl-la Hotel on Dec. 30 at 8 p.m.21 words
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305 1973-12-21 4 Here Is food 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 of305 words
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Article194 1973-12-21 5 The Minister for Culture. Mr. Jek Yeun Thong, will wen the flnt seminar on consumerism for countries In the South-East Asia and Pacific region. The seminar which will be held at the Re--B>nal English Language ntre. is Jointly organised by the international Organisation of Consumers' Unions194 words
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Article52 1973-12-21 5 Dr. Tan Eng Liang, MP for River Valley, will present certificates to participants of a rece nt PQR Advanced Quality Control Course at a get-together at Oxford Restaurant, Orange Grove Road, on Monday. There will also be a talk and discussion on Organisation of Quality Control Circles52 words
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Article402 1973-12-21 5 Fines for silence on sales The Registry of Vehicles is clamping down on insurance companies and car dealers who do not inform the ROV of second hand car purchases. During the past few months, several insurance companies and many second hand car dealers were fined402 words
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Article163 1973-12-21 5 Motorists beware! Some insurance salesmen are trying to force you to buy more insurance than you legally need. Some young drivers, and others who own sports cars recently went to renew their third party insurance policies only to be informed of a 50 per cent rise In163 words
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Article107 1973-12-21 5 A 35-member scout contingent left here this morning to attend the 10th Australian Jamboree in Adelaide from Dec. 29 to Jan. 0. The team comprising 11 scouts, 20 venture scouts and four adult leaders, Is led by Mr. Tan Hek Koon, district commissioner lor Tanglin.107 words
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Article45 1973-12-21 5 The Adult Education Board Is organising courses on motor-car tune-up and simple household wiring beginning on Saturday, and basic architectural drafting and planning on Jan. 5 next year. Further details are available from the board's offices at 126, Cairnhill Road during office hours.45 words
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Article, Illustration356 1973-12-21 7 Douglas Chan - 200 are shot and poisoned By Douglas Chan An unidentified team of bird haters has been shooting and poisoning flocks of pigeons at Eastern Mansion in Amber Road. They killed more than 200 this week. According to residents, four "executioners" appeared on Tuesday with firearms and began356 words
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Article225 1973-12-21 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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Article28 1973-12-21 7 The Singapore Institute of Management will conduct a four halfday seminar on Costing Systems for Manufacturing at Thong Teck Building, Scotts Road, from Jan. 2 to 5.28 words
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Article29 1973-12-21 7 The Art Society of Nanyang University will hold an on-the-spot outdoor painting and drawing contest at its premises on January 13 from 9.30 am. to 3 p.m.29 words
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Article206 1973-12-21 7 More Polytechnic graduates should join the teaching staff of the institution, said its exprincipal Mr. Robert Edis. In an article in the Singapore Polytechnic Engineering Society journal, he said: "Already a few of the teaching staff are past graduates of the Polytechnic and perhaps 30 per206 words
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Article38 1973-12-21 7 The Faculty of Law and the Department of Extramural Studies, University of Singapore, will jointly organise an eight-lecture course on Recent Developments in Banking at the New Lecture Theatre 4 from January 7 at 7.30 p.m.38 words
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Advertisement134 1973-12-21 2 f. It J fo ~Y AQJJILA SHOES We have THE shoes that are only seen in good company. Aquila shoes. Bobma House. 1 ShenJonWaySngapcrel.W *****2 Aflef 5 p.m. tot ***** Extended ahopptng ncxn nom O OOa.rn.to9 OOprnDAJiY FSB MfiNNG an* 5p m. and on SUNDAY Robina ...TV SwrtfurGufsfwtai We're sorry134 words
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Advertisement124 1973-12-21 2 I m i 138.15t Floor, Special wts J Shopping Centre. Orchard Road, Singapore 9. T«(: *****3 Enjoy a really memorable Christmas. <tt& lstDrink<^^ W with novelties and gifts for children. J w LUNCH $14 DINNER $18 (for Christmas Day. New Year's Eva and New Year's Day only). Dine and wine124 words
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Advertisement208 1973-12-21 2 To help you come up smiling the morning after the night before 4 m NY* VV/A 3 Too much drink and too little sleep, and you might wake up feeling awful. Be smart. Take one or two Alka-Seltzer tablets dissolved in water before you go to bed. Or after you208 words
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Miscellaneous67 1973-12-21 2 DR. KILO ARE by Kmi B*M ly^yrjngrrH zm isg ft V. r. h'm 4 RIP KIRBY by John Prantlc* and Frti Pteteowow AWT THING SPECIAL M ft s;^ i>3i vN :\jj f. k\\a :&r 1 MAS MERELY POU9HIH& THIS LAMP amd Hwm.r expected a seme... L *9* I f ilfC67 words
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Advertisement471 1973-12-21 3 We thank our numerous customers for their overwhelming r# *ponse to our special sale. Encouraged by this outstanding wpport, m have decided for the benefit of X'mas shoppers to extend the' SPECIAL SALE until 24th December 1973. The very latest in creations from top Jewellery manufacturers from around the world,471 words
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Advertisement157 1973-12-21 3 A precision writing instrument of great elegance and reliability. From the tip of its nib to the crown of its cap, every PELIKAN Pen is the culmination of 160 precision-tested stages of manufacture. Every nib, whether 14 or 18K gold is individually cut ground and hand-tested to perfection. That's why,157 words
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Miscellaneous270 1973-12-21 3 NEW NATION CROSSWORD 10 Hitch. 11 100 yrs. 12 Skilled worker. 13 In tumult. 14 Appraise. 21 ex machina. 24 Quick, sharp retort. 26 Do an Impersonation. 28 Partitions: Bot 30 Then: Fr. 32 Yorkshire's neighbor: Abbr. 34 Mauna 36 Certain: Slang. 3 Sunday, fourth In Lent. 39 Not even.270 words
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Advertisement300 1973-12-21 4 Registered trade merles. Bufova—the name for electronic accuracy In 1960, Bui ova introduced the world's first electronic watch Accutron a watch with a tuning fork instead of a balance wheel, powered by a tiny battery instead of the old mainspring. It was the first watch to have a written guarantee300 words
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Advertisement343 1973-12-21 4 Memories are made of this Nothing can quite replace a memory. And isn't it better to re live them when you can really see them, larger than life. The opportunity to do just this is only as far away as your nearest Hanimex dealer. You too can own a feature343 words
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Advertisement151 1973-12-21 5 Q Omega R 1 Omega Constellation: the most beautiful chronometer The full I range of Omega watches is available at: 21 Ground Floor Supreme House Penanq Road Singapore 9 Tel *****. ***** 2-3 Ground Floor "The GM»y Battery Road Singapore 1 Tel *****, ***** M V* T 4 I ,;vPI151 words
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Miscellaneous321 1973-12-21 5 Mr. Lee Yiok Seng, MP for Buklt Panjang, will open the WATER IS PRECIOUS EXHIBITION at the Woodlands Community Centre at 7.30 p.m. Dr. J.M. Gupta. Associate Professor of Paediatrics, University of New South Wales, will speak on PREVENTION OF MENTAL DEFICIENCY at the Pathology Lecture Theatre, Outram Road General321 words
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IN PERSON
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Article, Illustration551 1973-12-21 6 Jennifer Schoon - N POISON Jennifer Schoon AT a simple presentation ceremony last week the Ea«t Asiatic Company made Its contribution of a model ship to the Port of Singapore Authority's proposed Maritime Museum. The model of the cargo passenger vessel MMa is one of the many Items551 words
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Advertisement118 1973-12-21 6 n 'AMBASSADOR HOTEL;' \7 46 Meyer Road, Singapore 15, Telephone: *****1. (opposite Katong Park) |^«^i X'mat EveH flew Year 6ve t Dinner Dance Bpm— 3 am *$25 per person, inclusive of dinner, novelties end first drink (No dinner will be served after 11 pm) *$10 per person for non-diners after118 words
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Advertisement119 1973-12-21 6 r a r 4*. 7, Z A novel gift of great charm and value at an absurdly low price of $19. It is one of the FALSTAFF iange of silverware which includes Spanish goblets, trays, tankards and other superb gift ideas. Beautifully packaged —here are the ideal compliments to your119 words
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Advertisement77 1973-12-21 7 abermain international I SS <1 +j* 3 *^3^; ■U-. '>3 >Jl! *ST« ..> »t v.- rnr-r u>>.\7l «K •>>/ «?> r i '*f I s '"S&iiM > &n i V: n a i M RQ-443S *>C«r2* RQ-711S liu ii Ml *> r\ "V !»>>w I >1 3i A* i H77 words
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Advertisement168 1973-12-21 7 Sigma lenses for the action photographer. A lens for every purpose. Close focusing automatic telephoto lenses that put you where the action is. Six popular Sigma telephoto lenses include a 100 mm F/2.8 with micro photography capabilities, a 135 mm F/1.8 fast enough for indoor available light photos and the168 words
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Advertisement356 1973-12-21 8 A. .ousnC Researcr tefwfonal [1 A sound investment lor accurate rendering of music reproduction AR speakers are used by ARTHUR FIEDLER I r Ah Amplifier 0 "0" The AR amplifier provider a signal source as accurate and powerful as need be for normal home use. Advanced silicon-transistor-technology and manufacturing techniques356 words
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Advertisement298 1973-12-21 8 This X'mas Decorate Your Home Beautifully Attractive Wallpapers, Curtain Fabr ics, Carpets Vinyl Tiles are good contributions to a really TASTEFUL INTERIOR DECORATIONS LIBERTY MERCHANDISING CO. 307. TAN JONG KATONG ROAD. SINGAPORE 15 TELEPHONE *****6 *****9 ARTHUR MARTIN COOKS BETTER FOOD AND BAKES BETTER CAKES! ff you art using your298 words
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Advertisement109 1973-12-21 8 fnlmifrnlni PUNCH fSSa? Wl •J■ •2-metre width rolls. Heavy-duty office use. 6 functional colours. Extremely attractive price. Star Furnishings TEL *****3 Apollo Contractors TEL *****7 08 V* ss I m W A •"--v. m mm mm SOLE CXSTWlBUTOW OFFICE 90A,HKjH STREET, SMGAPORE 6. TEL ***** SHOWROOM 3-44.PENMSULA SHOPPMG COMPLEX, SMGAPORE109 words
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Advertisement90 1973-12-21 8 Modular designs to fit all kitchens Exclusive features like fully laminated and heat resistant surfaces swivel shelves, wire baskets and a wide range of colours [5 DIETHELM Bk. PCK Dwismmi 2 JalanTenjsdn Juronq Sintftpor*> T«-l 6SOS77 ebctrostatic headphone SR3 Head Set SRD5 Mains Adaptor ATLAS SOUND CO t D«ol«rs in90 words
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Advertisement200 1973-12-21 8 HHUtY TO EASTFIWHOTTED PORIOCR CHRISTMAS SHOPPIM, We have a wide selection of items that will make lovely and practical gifts. n mm Mill im 'i~X hi i»r aria 52 EASTERN UNITED TRADING (PTE) LTD. 161-2 PEOPU S PARK SHOPPING COMPLEX GROUND FLOOR Tel ***** ***** *****4 Singapore 1 Branch Unit200 words
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SHOPPING
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Article, Illustration340 1973-12-21 8 npHE festive mood has descended on us. Suddenly everybody feels just that bit happier, with somewhat more to live for and look forward to. During Christmas, churches will be Jammed with worshippers proclaiming their joy. Children will be pampered, relatives and friends visited. In the evening, dances will340 words
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WORLD NEWS
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146 1973-12-21 9 Reuter London, Friday Two e x plo s i ons rocked the Hilton Hotel in the heart of London's exclusive May fair district early today as a wave of bomb outrages continued to hit the city. One bomb had been placed in a carReuter - 146 words
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Article, Illustration310 1973-12-21 9 Call to face 'starker reality* Paris, Friday President Pompidou warned Frenchmen last night that 1974 would be a difficult year beset by continuing price rises and moupting unemployment. In a sombre nationwide television broadcast. he told his countrymen they were awakening from "a310 words
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Article273 1973-12-21 9 Washington. Friday Mr. William Simon, America's new energy chief, asked Americans yesterday to restrict their petrol consumption to 10 gallons (40 litres) a week and asked service stations to limit sales to 10 gallons a customer. Mr. Simon's action on petrol sales contained no compulsion for the time273 words
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Article507 1973-12-21 9 UPI, Reuter Paris, Friday The Basque separatist organisation ETA yesterday claimed responsibility for the bomb blast which killed the Spanish Premier, Admiral Luis Carrero Blanco, in Madrid. In a communique received by the Bordeaux newspaper Sud-ouest. ETA said it had blown up Admiral Carrero BlancoUPI, Reuter - 507 words
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131 1973-12-21 9 Reuter New Delhi, Friday. Australian High Commissioner to India, Mr. Bruce Grant, said yesterday Australia no longer had faith In military prescriptions lor maintaining stability In. South East Asia. "In the past, it was thought the way to make South-East Asia stable was to createReuter - 131 words
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Advertisement309 1973-12-21 9 a i Slendertone experience shows on a million beautiful women Waist, hips. tummy, thighs. Slendertone trims them down to size. A million beautiful women have already discovered the most effortless method yet devised for figure correction and control. Slendertone works on the lazy muscles that let your figure down. All309 words
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Advertisement350 1973-12-21 9 r O" :s A watch this thin should never have been possible today. To encase over a thousand parts into a watch almost as thin as its strap, is surely a seemingly impossible endeavour. It would have been impossible, if Universal Geneve had not persisted in its quest for absolute350 words
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OPINION
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Article418 1973-12-21 10 The increases in the price of petrol, diesel, kerosene and fuel oil should come as no surprise. The price of crude had been rising steeply since October 1972 (the last change in petrol prices) and it was only a matter of time before the oil418 words
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'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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Article60 1973-12-21 10 One can't exactly say that the British working man has a shining reputation around Europe but the cartoon quip in an Oslo newspaper this weekend was pretty cutting. Commenting on the imposition of a threeday week in energystarved, strike seiged Britain the cartoonist said, "Now, I see, the60 words
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Article32 1973-12-21 10 Overheard at a leading department-store: "Wah, what a lot of new imported things. I wonder if Sally has begun her shop-lifting rounds. She mustn't miss these splendid items!"32 words
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Article75 1973-12-21 10 A colleague's wife phoned him excitedly one day to inform him that her mother had won $1000 on the fourdigit lottery and had bought him a present. "Guess what she has bought you for Christmas?" she asked. "A bottle of brandy," he said, hopefully. "No, she's bought75 words
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Article49 1973-12-21 10 If you think Singapore English is bad, take a look at the following advertisement which appeared in an English daily in Hong Kong. "Friday to Sunday While quantities last $6.50 each American styled jeans for men and boys No body but no body sale for less!!"49 words
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Article449 1973-12-21 10 Robert S. Elegant - By Robert S. Elegant Los Angeles Times Voice; calling for a new revolt in China are rising in volume with the formation of a new alliance between the "left extremists" in the country's largest city and its major provincial industrial centre. Premier Chou En-laiLos Angeles Times - 449 words
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Letters
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Article235 1973-12-21 10 Recently I went back to my school with my preliminary results (4 credits and one distinction) to register for the Pre-U class. I was shocked to learn that out of the fiv® subjects which I have sat for, one of them, Health Science is not considered a235 words
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Article260 1973-12-21 10 I am a European at present working In Singapore. I enjoy living in this country and I respect Singaporeans, finding them progressive and easy to work with. But recent incidents have occurred which have wavered that respect and spurred me to write this letter. The cold blooded260 words
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Article136 1973-12-21 10 A new flbreglass bus shelter Is being constructed at Tamplnes Road junction cf Taman Tamplnes Tlga. The residents of this area are very grateful to the Government for this fine gesture. However, buses along this route seldom stop at Taman Tamplnes Tlga as the next bus stop136 words
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Article, Illustration1110 1973-12-21 10 Pang Cheng Lian - The conference to work out a permanent settlement in the Middle East open* in Geneva today. After 25 year* of confrontation, the Arab* and the Israelis are finally sitting down at the negotiating table to smooth oat their differences. What are the prospects for1,110 words
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Advertisement12 1973-12-21 10 WRITE TO THE EDITOR. NEW NATION. LOCKED BAG 15, GPO, SINGAPORE. 1.12 words
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Advertisement160 1973-12-21 10 v\ \V ft studio-line porcelain, glass. ceramic and silverware The Rosenthal Studio Line is brought to you by t the best artists, •j designers craftsmen ri our time. The Rosenthal Showroom is at 7 The Orchard. Orchard Road. Telephone *****3 The Rosenthal Studio V K v s Zc %K 3»n160 words
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SPECIAL FEATURE WHAT CHRISTMAS MEANS TO US...
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Article, Illustration307 1973-12-21 11 "Christmas means the birthday of Jesus Christ," says DAVID DAWSON, a six-year-old kind e r g a rten boy. "On that day, my father, mother and Santa Clans give me presents. Last year I saw Santa Claus because my father allowed me to stay307 words
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Article, Illustration574 1973-12-21 11 Ismail Kassim - FRIDAY FORUM Conducted by' Ismail Kassim Santa Clans, the man with the eternal gjin and red chubby cheeks, is in town again. Maybe it is his flowing white beard; perhaps it is the mischievous twinkle in his eyes, but his presence at574 words
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Article, Illustration148 1973-12-21 11 "I like Christmas because on that day I get lots of icecream and cakes to eat," says JOHN DAWSON* 4. "Last Christmas I saw Santa Claus for the first time. I was not frightened at all. He came near me gave me some presents, and148 words
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Advertisement91 1973-12-21 11 THIS WAIL GOES WITH ANY1HING kTUWdlCBU? YES, BEAUTIFUL GIRLS LIKE ATTRACTIVE WALL DECORATIVE MATERIALS TO BRIGHTEN UP THEIR HOMES. MURCOATS* NATURAL LOOK OF STONE BEAUTY ENHANCES THE NATURAL SETTING OF WALLS INSIDE AND OUT! 4- MURCOAT THE GREAT FURNISHING IDEA FOR MODERN HOMES TODAY! 469 A NORTH 8«OGE «OAO STJGAPORE91 words
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Advertisement223 1973-12-21 11 When you buy 12* bottles of any of the top quality wines and champagne listed below. Make your selection from this range. Indicate the number of bottles you require in the box provided. French Quien Et Cie Nuits St. George St. Emilion (vintage) a Beaune Graves (vintage) Haut Sauternes (vintage)223 words
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Miscellaneous405 1973-12-21 11 Poser No. 1M. CINEMA POSER KWANG SM/NEW NATION CONTEST Last Monday's poser showed a scene from Dracula AX). 1972. The first 10 correct entries opened by the Editor yesterday evening were from: Mr. Pang Toon Chee (clerk), of 81 Stamford Road; Ramak r 1 s h a n Moganavelu (student),405 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration601 1973-12-21 12 ART BUCHWALD - ART BUCHWALD The Los Angeles Times Everyone has Ideas on how to deal with the energy crisis. I have had two suggestions from friends that seem to have merit. One concerns the Mafia. According to Time magazine, the Mafia Is already setThe Los Angeles Times - 601 words
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708 1973-12-21 12 us. By Mary Lee, who is now in Hie US on a World Press Institute Fellowship. "Nixon has just cancelled Christmas. That's right. There ain't going to be no lights so Sapta's sure going to get mugged,"—a sardonic joke from black comedian-cum-activ-ist, Dick708 words
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Advertisement295 1973-12-21 12 The good life DIMPLE Haig Scotch WTiisky is so much part of it LT ug W «< Jfranrr #>cott lib. b Th 3 Go*d~o.. 4 nm lee House NESE 0 ;SSHHBSB; ■SSnSsB" azmnmEmcm ~*W*! ussK a thought provoking fast pacad game using numbar cubaa in crossword fashion r *!1 SNAP-ON295 words
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Advertisement31 1973-12-21 12 r V DO YOU KNOW THIS MAN? HE IS THE WELL KNOWN MASTER CUTTER IN TAILORING COME TO LEONG TAILOR G26, OVERSEAS UNION SHOPPING CENTRE, COLLYER QUAY. S'PORE 1. TEL: *****431 words
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Advertisement111 1973-12-21 12 m M r\ >s DRAGON LAW 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 *±3 421, Shaw Centre, 3rd. Floor,111 words
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534 1973-12-21 13 FEMALE FRONT The mad, mad scramble has begun. The year's two big social events Christmas and New Year's Eve—are Just round the corner and those single males and females are out to get the Date of the Year. Reputations have been534 words
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595 1973-12-21 13 DQC "Seventeen" has written about two problems, one of which many women in the 37 to 47 age bracket would envy. She says: "I am 4ft. 11-in. tall and my statistics are 28 in 23 in. 30 in. I weigh only595 words
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Article, Illustration187 1973-12-21 13 Christmas is an occasion when every member of the family looks his or her best and no time is more opportune for that family portrait. You could snap a lineup of the family, all dressed on Christmas morning, ready few church. If it is187 words
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Article99 1973-12-21 13 Melbourne Herald A course on remarriage the first of its kind in Canada has been planned by a local research team in Toronto. The prestigious Clarke Institute of Psychiatry is soliciting couples who've been married more than once to take part in a study ofMelbourne Herald - 99 words
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Article201 1973-12-21 13 i Happy days are here 11 Jain for Poland a fernous two-and-a-half-jear-oid Rychert Quins: Mummy, whom they aave missed sadly for leveral months, Is back again. Surely this Is really something to sing and dance about. The Rychert quins Agmeszka, Adam, Ro~ man. Piotr and Ewa201 words
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Article, Illustration189 1973-12-21 13 Betty L. Khoo - —By Betty L. Khoo There are clothes that make you a lady from top to toe. There sire also clothes which allow you to rup free and wild. When you are young, you may want to behave like a prim little lady once ip a while, but189 words
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Advertisement215 1973-12-21 13 RENOVATION CLEARANCE (ONLY AT FIRST FLOOR) (ENTRANCE THROUGH MAIN DOOR) ld >t Tnakt Bk **t SLASHED DOWN ALL RIGHT THROUGH TAKE THIS CHANCE NOW (FOR TWO WEEKS ONLY) 90. HIGH STREET, SINGAPORE 6. TEL: *****, *****, *****8 r V •> V f f i£r b»> ♦V7f/ 7 V n fir215 words
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448 1973-12-21 14 Choo Siak Siew - By Choo Siak Siew The Monetary Authority of Singapore's cutback of four per cent in special deposit on imported funds is expected to pump into the banking system a sum of no less than $120 million, bankers say. The immediate effect448 words
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Article371 1973-12-21 14 Stock prices moved lower on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday, giving up earlier small gains in moderate trading. Early buying centered on oil issues and reflected optimism oil companies' profits might not be in great danger as a result of President Nixon's proposed excess profits tax on371 words
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Article36 1973-12-21 14 The Dow Jones averages on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday: 30 industrials 829.40 (off 1.46). 20 transport 176.73 (up 1.20). 15 utilities 87.42 (up 0.07) and 66 stocks 260 39 (up 0.2 C).36 words
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Article243 1973-12-21 14 Closing prices at 11.30 am (Australian time). AOD 08 10 Allstate 07 09 Amad 02 03 12 Aurora 08 16 Do opts 00% 01 Aust Ant 12 14 Bamboo 01 03 Beach 39 41 Bounty Oil nil 00% Bridge 14 15 Patrick 09% 10 Cleveland 31 34 Cosmos 00243 words
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Article188 1973-12-21 14 Closing prices (in francs) yesterday. Paribas 180 uncli. Indochine 196 —3 Foncier 350 (352) —2 prlntemps 101.80 +2.20 CGE 352 +3 Bull 48.50 —.30 Royal Dutch 148.50 +.50 Michelln 1219 +19 Thomson 201.50 +1-50 CFP 180 +9 Phone 138 —1 Air 242 unch BSN 1009 unch philips 56.20 +120188 words
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Article84 1973-12-21 14 This service is from the Union Bank of Switzerland. Closing prices (In francs) on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday: +30 UBS 3440 SBC 3100 +60 Credit Suisse 3040 +40 Swissair B. 510 Swiss Reinsur. 3130 +50 Winterthur B. 1165 —5 Zurich Insur. 6750 +350 Juvena B. 1940 +40 Nestle84 words
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Article58 1973-12-21 14 Closing prices (is yen) yesterday Mitsui Toatsu 160 Nippon Yusen 377 Niigata Eng 191 Teikoku Oil 634 +40 Ishikawajuna-Haruna Heavy Ind 301 +13 Mitsubishi Heav-y Ind 173 Nissan Cb Ind 137 Hitachi 160 +16 Sharp 3M Mitsui and Co 480 Sanyo Vending Machine 484 +30 Shinwa Bank 303 Shikoku58 words
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Article, Illustration196 1973-12-21 14 Hie bearish grip on the Singapore stock market appeared to be loosening as prices rose slightly for the third successive day. Encouraged by the overnight firmness, the market, though cautious Initially, steamed at (nil speed as the day wore on. The afternoon saw the emergence of profit-takers, which196 words
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Advertisement134 1973-12-21 14 mmm WMm ♦--u > HI i«SBE SPSH 4 /j ta tim r 1 i 111 111 I I Jfe 4&i V-< VXTTM .HAVt afeMMjif' H it L", SL t- I P^H| L^l^i 4. SMOOTH shav* M »l* C«t*„ *r t i 40fc 1 W' Sf^r. Vfe <j'^\ zw- *Afe. /itfcfc**134 words
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Advertisement136 1973-12-21 14 An Ideal Partner For Cassette/Radio NEC finest Cassette/Radios RM-236RE is an entirely new concept in technique and style, it embraces the latest Extended Range (2-way) speaker system to give you true n stereo like sound from tF both radio and cassette. Outstanding Feature: Extended Range 12cm Speaker^^^. Auto Stop/Sleep mechanism136 words
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Article354 1973-12-21 15 Nancy Koh - By Nancy Koh Young and promising tennis players will soon be guided by the Singapore Cricket Club in p. new one-year sponsorship scheme. Under the scheme, they will become BCC associate members and will be given special privileges to further their tennis career. They will354 words
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Article313 1973-12-21 15 London, Friday—Leeds United reach the halfway mark in their ferocious drive towards the English soccer league championship when they tackle humble Norwich City In a home match tomorrow. Riding high on a postwar record run of 20 first Division games without defeat, Leeds look313 words
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Article111 1973-12-21 15 Taipei, Friday. Defending champions Thailand defeated Brunei 5-0 yesterday for their third straight win in the fourth International high school football tournament here. The Thais held a slim 1-0 lead at halftime but came rushing with four goals in the second to maintain first place in111 words
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Article33 1973-12-21 15 Rio De Janeiro, Friday. Brazil's 1970 World Cup soccer team defeated a team of foreign players 3-1 here last night in in emotional testimonial match fe£r£S e t o 2&': cha.33 words
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Article281 1973-12-21 16 By Scrutineer Jim Johnson, who needs only six more winners to set up a riding record, is the Jockey to follow at Penang. He is engaged to ride several fancied mounts tomorrow, and the two that cannot miss are Monitor 111 (Race Six)281 words
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Article2840 1973-12-21 16 m 2.00 CLA88 6 DIV. 4 7F SI $3,500 to winner) 1 0300 CMpen dre i (Re-Entry) TulJoti 4 9.0 (dd tame) l/V P .Fodmers 15 2 7530 Herei* l (8W) Jufir 9 8.9 (dd same M) 8 1/21 BJafcW) 8 ***** Law MaAde (Capricorn) Daniels 5 8.92,840 words
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Article109 1973-12-21 16 SCRUTINEER DANTE BLUE PRO Imi 1 LB SONIC Sprtn* Eifte SPRING EAGLK La Sonic Kmc 2 WEILY D*yt Satria DAYA SATRIA Geekayew DAYA SATRIA Watty Race S ANOTHER BOB Poiane Jadgt ANOTHER BOB Puisne Judfe ANOTHER BOB Beat Seller VEU ROOT Beanie's Pet KMC 4 MONA USA Fortanelifhts109 words
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Article103 1973-12-21 16 Zurich, Friday—The play-off between Spain and Yugoslavia for the one remaining place in next year's World Cup soccer finals in West Germany will take place in Paris on January 16, the International Football Federation (FIFA) said yesterday. Spain and Yugoslavia finished level at the top of qualifying103 words
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420 1973-12-21 16 Teh Choon Beng, who overtook Mapsor Matban in the race for the trainer's championship at the P e r a k December meeting has entered a formidable team of horses for the Penang Gold Cup meeting starting on Saturday and should clinch the420 words
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Article226 1973-12-21 16 From Blpe Peter In Penang The King (Laurie Johnson) did a splendid trial at Penang this morning. Accompanied by Persian Pete the five-year-old by Idomeneo sprinted over 3f In 36. The going was good. HI (Podmore) went better than Entertainment Vin over 3f In Shiv226 words
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Article, Illustration1117 1973-12-21 17 Lim Kee Chan - Phillips and Hsieh shot 275 Wlth i i/ r*i Lim Kee Chan Frank Phillips of Australia and Hsieh Yung Yo of Taiwan recorded the lowest scores over different courses in the 13-year-history of the Singapore Opep. The lanky, bespectacled Australian scored 275 (13-under) when he1,117 words
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Article128 1973-12-21 17 Johannesburg. Friday —South African Hugh Baiocchi moved two shots ahead of the field at the halfway stage of the 15.000 rand Transvaal Open golf tournament yesterday with a flve-under par-67 for a total of 135. Baiocchi's nearest challenger was fellow countryman Bobby Verwey, who carded a128 words
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Article73 1973-12-21 17 The finals of the first Inter-Constituency table tennis tournament organised by Leng Kee Community Centre will start tomorrow. The best players out or 42 competitors will fight for the Ahmad Mattar Challenge Trophy. The tournament will be held at the Community Centre's premises at Jalan Buklt Merah73 words
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Article37 1973-12-21 17 London, Friday—Topseeded Qamar Zaman of Pakistan reached the flnaJ of the British amateur squash championship at Croydon yesterday defeating his fifthseeded compatriot Mull ammed Saleem 9-2. 9-3. 8-10. 9-2. in a semifinal lasting 36 minutes.37 words
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Advertisement454 1973-12-21 15 wiyms^aitt GIRLS! QIR LSI QIR LSI We have young, charming ladies to 1 entertain you for your social functions and evening outings. We also provide cervices in air ticketing, oassports and visas for overseas. Contact New Golden Social Entertainment Travel Centre —5363 A. 2nd floor. Golden Mile Shopping Centre. Tel:454 words
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Advertisement226 1973-12-21 15 PROMPT SERVICE) ACE STATIONERY Company caw i* plan printing documant copying multi-colour offset printing, comb binding ate. 30. Robinaon Road. ***** (S pore). THERMAL INSULATION APPLICATIONS, lat raliabla Penguin Inauiation Refractory taiiafy you with the beat possible work at a reasonable price. Tel: *****5. FOR SALES SERVICE/ INSTALLATIONS of Room/226 words
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Advertisement107 1973-12-21 15 UPPER SERANGOON. 6% Miles. 2-storey Bungalow House 5200 sq. ft. $210,000. 2storey Terrace corner 3.000 sq. ft. $129,000 Tel: *****7 after 6 p.m. SELETAR HILLS: New double-storey bungalow furnished fully-grilled 8640 sq. ft $290,000 Tel: *****7 office hours. m YIN YIN COMPANY Hong Kong MOM QUALITY ROSEWOOD CHINESE FURNITURE AT107 words
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Advertisement338 1973-12-21 15 DIST. 10 QRECN LEAF DRIVE double-storey semidetached bungalow fully mosaic. 3.500 aq. ft. Price: (*****0 Serangoon Gardan lingle-storey semi-detached bungalow fully ttrrazio. 3.000 iq. ft. Pri®: $*****0 Prln:ipala. Tal: *****3 *****1 LOST BLACK DOBERMAN in the vicinity of Mount Plaatant. Height 3 ft. 6 ina. White dot on forehead. White338 words
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Advertisement242 1973-12-21 15 EXPERIENCED FEMALE ACCOUNT* Clerk Typfct. Salary $160 $190. Tal: *****0. INDONESIAN LANGUAGE TUTORED In simple method with prepared syllubue by an export lecturer. Call S'poae *****6 for Huayna. BSC. HONOURS GRADUATE Offara tuition In Physice, Matha. Phone: 3798B4. SAFETY DRIVING INSTITUTION. Guarantaad Couree 20 houra $90/ hourly $450 S pore242 words
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Advertisement264 1973-12-21 15 BAMBOO GARDEN RESTAURANT (FULLY AIR CONDITIONED) S l nm *ts fi TEL *****1 *****5 323 RIVER VALLEY ROAD SINGAPORE 9 (IN HOTFL MORNINGSIDE GROUNDFLOOHI PEST CONTROL EXTERMINATION OF TERMITES, RODENTS, HORNETS, COCKROACHES, MOSQUITOES, ETC. ANO ADVICE ON ALL PEST PROBLEMS. FUMIGATION OF SHIPS, PRODUCE, FURNITURE, PIANOS, ANO PERSONAL EFFECTS. HYGIENE264 words
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Advertisement498 1973-12-21 16 Braun has far less to offer than other lighters No spring, wheel, wick or Hint. Braun eliminated all these and brings you from the 'stone age' into the space age of lighters. For Braun makes only electronic lighters. In fact Braun is the only company that makes only electronic lighters.498 words
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Article39 1973-12-21 18 AH FOOK: The inevitable has happened. Now I shall either walk or take a bus to work. MEI LIN: You should have done that long before the oil hike. It will give you the exercise you need.39 words
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Article147 1973-12-21 18 TODAY Is Friday. December 21, the 355th day of 1973 with 10 to follow. THE MOON is approaching its new phase. THE MORNING STARS are Mercury and Saturn. THE EVENING STARS are Venus, Mars and Jupiter. Those born on this date are under the sign of Sagittarius. Soviet Premier147 words
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Advertisement52 1973-12-21 18 It's the weekend. Don't forget your Kodak Film. Gc oct 3 Datsun at Chung Shan Motors See us today! Authorised Dealer: ©CHUNG SHAN MOTORS (PTE) LTD 5-11 Goldhiil Plaza, Newton Road, Singapore 11 Showroom, Sales Administrative Offices Tel: *****2 240 Lavender Street, Singapore 12 Sales Tel: 258-4880 258-3329 Service Spares52 words
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Advertisement128 1973-12-21 18 i «S j 'A i- v: t,sp p.- TTTTTTTfn Repairs, servicing, cleaning of watches and clocks? Our Service Department can do the job and it will be a good one! Because we employ only fully qualified technicians and use the latest electronic equipment. C** 1C, 4 IWWI^KTTTIjTITTI Podium G7, DBS128 words
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Advertisement180 1973-12-21 18 FRIGAST CUTLERY inspired by the future with every piece a work of art TAKE A SECOND LOOK AT Farina FRIGAST 30 YEARS' UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTEE "V jgr Another f exquisite and beautiful silver plate cutlery set designed with the loving care of prominent Danish sculptor Henning Seidelin with the usual distinction180 words
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Miscellaneous905 1973-12-21 18 SINGAPORE 5 3.M OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by FOR THE FAMILY: A magazine series presented In Chinese 3.35 DIARY OF EVENTS (C) 3.45 LOVE IS A MANY splendodied THING: Daytime serial on the trials and tribulations of three families In Ban Francisco 4.19 HOUSEWIVES' MATINEE Long Live Father, with English subtitles:905 words
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Miscellaneous694 1973-12-21 18 MARY ROSE DE TURVILLE is today's Belle of the Week contestant (Friday, Dec. 21, 1973). Bowling and water skiing are her favourite pastimes. Picture by STEVEN LEE. ,!i l' BELLS YASHfCA One belle appears on this pace every week from Monday to Friday. Cut along the dotted line and keep694 words
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Miscellaneous852 1973-12-21 18 BEDKNOBS AND BROOMSTICKS: From Walt Disney Productions, a musical fantasy starrlng Angela Lansbury as an amateur witch In quest of a magical spell. Three Cockney waifs and a quack professor join her In one zany adventure after another Including a trip to the bottom of the sea a&d the Isle852 words
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