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Title Section22 1974-01-17 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Thursday evening, January 17, 1974 No. 925 Price 20 cents M.C. (P) 20/74 NEWT^ATION SINGAPORE THURSDAY JANUARY 17, 197422 words
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Article, Illustration715 1974-01-17 1 Helicopter plucks him from the state palace to private jet UPI Reuter Jakarta, Thursday Japanese Prime Minister Mr. KakueJ Tanaka and his daughter M a k 1 k o were this morning plucked by helicopter from their palace compound in riottorn JakartaUPI; Reuter; UPI radio picture - 715 words
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Article436 1974-01-17 1 Dr. K: Differences narrowed UPI Reuter Jerusalem, Thursday US Secretary of State Dr. Henry Kissinger said yesterday differences between Egypt and Israel pn the crucial issue of d 1 s en gagement of forces on the Suez front had substantially narrowed. Dr. Kissinger who arrivedUPI; Reuter - 436 words
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Article60 1974-01-17 1 Copenhagen, Thursday. An apprentice nurse, sus Dec ted of killing her polio-ridden fiance out of mercy, was released by the Copenhagen police yesterday pending formal charges. The 23-year-old girl, whose name was withheld. voluntarily confessed to the police that the killed her 53-year-old fiance Erik Nikolajsen60 words
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Article53 1974-01-17 1 Moscow, Thursday. A man who made a small fortune by drawing the pay of nonexistent road workers In the Caucasus has been sentenced to be shot. A court in Soviet Azerbaijan convicted the man, Mekhral Efendlev. of embezzlement, according to the latest Issue of the local53 words
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Article35 1974-01-17 1 Saigon. Thursday North Vietnamese troops moved their heaviest weapons into the fight to halt a government offensive in the Central Highlands, but the offensive churned slowly ahead, military spokesmen said today.35 words
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143 1974-01-17 1 Two men, In their 20s. burst Into a brothel at Thlam Slew Avenue and robbed the operator of cash and valuables totalling $1200 yesterday. The robbers. both armed with daggers, called at the brothel shortly before 1 p.m. on the pretext of looking143 words
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Article52 1974-01-17 1 Dublin, Thursday Northern Ireland chief executive Brian Faulkner arrived yesterday for urgent talks on Joint cross-border action to crush the outlawed Irish Republican Army (IRA). Tight security surrounded his arrival at a military airport about 12 miles south of Dublin. Hundreds of troops were placed on52 words
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Article96 1974-01-17 1 In dull trading, prices were fairly steady on the Stock Exchange of Singapore for the first 45 minutes this morning. BUSINESS DONE: San Holdings (1) 0.83. Motor and General Underwriters (4) 2.50. 0.C.8.C. (3) 8.40, (2) 8.45. United Overseas Bank (4) 5.15. Metro (21) 1.77, (3) 17696 words
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Article62 1974-01-17 1 Cape Town, Thursday. The first names of Bouth Africa's Rosenkowltx sextuplets now six days old and still thriving were publicly revealed for the first time yesterday. A bulletin from Cape Town's Mowbray Maternity Home, where the three girls and three boys were born to Mrs. Sue Roeenkowltz last62 words
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Article10 1974-01-17 1 Police reported 89 accidents yesterday. Seven were serious.10 words
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Article, Illustration244 1974-01-17 1 Won't try to dominate Indon economy United Press International i akarta, Thursday Foreign Minister Mr. Adam Malik said that Japanese Prime Minister Mr. K&kuel Tanaka has agreed that Japan would not try to dominate Indonesia's economy. Mr. Malik told foreign newsmen at a briefing at theUnited Press International - 244 words
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Article37 1974-01-17 1 Washington, Thursday. President Nixon announced yesterday he will nominate Mr. David Osborn to be Ambassador to Burma, succeeding Mr. Edwin Martin. Mr. Osborn, 53, is a veteran foreign service officer now in Hong Kong.37 words
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Article21 1974-01-17 1 Sydney. Thursday Two children died In floods In Australia yesterday. bringing the known death toll so far to 17.21 words
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427 1974-01-17 1 Reuter London, Thursday Prime Minister Edward Heath pledged last night that Britain will win through its economic crisis and emerge as a strong nation. His address to a dlplom a t i c correspondents' lunch came at a time when the pound was droppingReuter - 427 words
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Article28 1974-01-17 1 Islamabad, Thursday. Britain's Junior Minister for Immigration, Mr. David Lane, said here yesterday Britain is seeking the help of governments in the subcontinent in controlling illegal immigration.28 words
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Miscellaneous13 1974-01-17 1 Forecast Singapore's weather forecast for today from 1 p.m. to opm Isolated showers.13 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article, Illustration154 1974-01-17 2 The developer of this building would have saved at least $4 million If the project had been completed on schedule four years ago. Estimated to cost $4 million Initially the proposed Oreat Eastern Hotel at Aljunled Road and Macpherson Road Junction will now cost over S8154 words
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138 1974-01-17 2 Cold Storage plans to re- develop its supermarket premises in Orchard Road into a multistorey shopping and office complex. On the drawing board Is a seven-year re-deve-lopment plan of the oneacre site which is curren 11 y under-utUised. The supermarket is housed138 words
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Article209 1974-01-17 2 Rav K. Dhaliwal - 20,000 tons due in soon By Rav K. Dhaliwal The Government has clinched a deal with Thailand for the purchase of 20,000 tons of 10 per cent Thai rice. The agreement between the two governments was reached recently when a three-man Singapore trade delegaUon went209 words
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Article310 1974-01-17 2 Motorists warned By Morris John The next time you want to commit a traffic offence Just because you see no traffic policemen around, think twice. For there is in the midst of our motoring public a pool of "detectives" who will not hesitate to report you.310 words
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Article182 1974-01-17 2 Bing a p or e's car washers have raised their fee from $10 to $12 a month. Car owners were told that the increase was to meet the "higher cost of living." The car washers operate In Housing Board estates and commercial premises. Many182 words
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226 1974-01-17 2 The New Nation Belle of the Week eontest offers winners big, big prises every week. Let u take a look at what yon can win in the BELLE OF THE WEEK contest. The reader who sends in the entry that comes226 words
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Article37 1974-01-17 2 Kin. BJL Sheares, the first Lady, will attend a charity show Spring Start organised by Redirfusion at the National Theatre on Jan. 27. Proceed* from the opening night will go to children's charities.37 words
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Article125 1974-01-17 2 Last Saturday's poser showed a scene from What's Up Doc? The first 10 correct entries opened by the Editor yesterday evening were from: Mise Janice Chong (student), of 1 Clover Rise; Mr. Lee Soon Juay (national serviceman), of 14 Thrift Drive; Mr. William Gerald Lefort (quality125 words
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Article29 1974-01-17 2 Mr. T„S. Subbarayalu, a cutter In Times Printers, died this morning In Thomson hospital after a long Illness. Cortege wUI leave Thomson hospital at 3.30 p.m. for Bldadarl.29 words
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Article328 1974-01-17 3 Bharathi Mohan - Working for gangs in Chinatown By Bharathi Mohan Police believe that two teenage girls are helping several gangs of pickpockets to prey on Chinese New Year shoppers in Chinatown. According to police sources, these girls always well dressed—are seasoned pickpockets from Malaysia. They came328 words
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Article260 1974-01-17 3 Sunny Wee - PSA, shipowners join hands By Sunny Wee The Port of Singapore Authority and the Singapore Shipowners' Association have set up a Joint committee to find ways to make cargo clearance at the container port more efficient. The committee would look into means of ensuring260 words
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Article133 1974-01-17 3 About 34,000 tourists from Down Under are expected to visit Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand this year on Qaptas Jetabout package tours a 25 per cent increase over last year. Qantas has announced a nine per cent Increase in tour fares. This Is to cover rising operational costs133 words
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260 1974-01-17 3 The Housing Board has turned its attention to hawker centres, in an effort to cut down power consumption. A HDB spokesman said that the Board Is sending its housing and maintenance inspectors to hawkers' centres to ask them to cut down on their260 words
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Article235 1974-01-17 3 Many liquid petroleum gas dealers are restrlctimg sales to customers because there is a shortage of gas cylinders. Dealers contacted by New Nation said they were not accepting new customers. They have been restricting sales to old customers since late December. The practice of supplying spare235 words
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Article, Illustration204 1974-01-17 3 These two schoolboys have every reason to smile. For tfcey have been selected to represent Singapore's cadet corps at this year's Indian National Day celebrations as guests of the Indian government. Ang Kong Huat. 18 (left), of the National Police Cadet Corps and Wee Kwok204 words
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Article30 1974-01-17 3 The University of Singapore's Department of Extramural Studies will conduct a 10-lecture course on The Mathematics of Life Assurance at its Nlssen Hut 7A from tomorrow at 7.30 p.m.30 words
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Article, Illustration62 1974-01-17 3 This is the nightly vigu at the Singapore Zoological Gardens for the past three days as the hunt for the threeton hippopotamus Congo. continued. About 24 keepers arm- Ed with tranquilliser guns and walkie-talkies have been combing the fringe of the Seletar reservoir at the zoo for62 words
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Advertisement258 1974-01-17 2 RvV i THE ONLY WAY AN HONEST LAWMAN WALKS! "WALKING TALL" joe don baker ELIZABETH HARTMAN ROSEMARY MURPHY VMHn by MORT OMSKJN Muvc by WALTER SCHABF D»«cwd by KARLSON Jp PreducM by MORT amSKM Enei«w PMucar CHAMLE* A PRATT M COLOR ORCHARD (Sporei CATHAY (penanc) SIMULTANEOUS CHINESE NEW YEAR ATTRACTION!258 words
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Miscellaneous292 1974-01-17 2 NEW NATION CROSSWORD 8 TVs DesL 9 Light carriage: COIIoq. 10 Rabble. 11 Foster parent. 12 Spring back. 13 Concurs. 14 Brush: Fr. 20 Moines. 23 British vehicles. 25 Large river of Eire. 27 Sympathetic emotion. 28 One of the Kelly*. 30 Some Jokes. 31 Snack. 33 Casual walker. 34292 words
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Advertisement219 1974-01-17 3 GIFT GUIDE PENINSULA SHOPPING COMPLEX PeDeQuePeDeQuePeDeQuePeDeQuePeQuePeDeQuePeDeQuePeDeQuePeDeQuePeDeQue 2 A wide selection of fashionable wear for the family o 21 Opens daily 10.00 am 9.00 pm Q 1 PeOeQue (Pick Limited J q 0 7 to I—l 4, Ptniniula Shopping Complex, Coleman Street, Singapore 6. Tel: *****/6 f -Cz* i >« PeDeOoePeDeQuePeDeQuePeDeQuePeDeQuePeDeQuePeDeQuePeDeQuePeQuePeDeQue219 words
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Advertisement113 1974-01-17 3 i ATTRACTIVE COLOURS COMPLETE SI*ES SUPERB QUALITY REASONABLE PRICES COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: TIENTSIN PEKING TSINGTAO GNEE HONG CO., PTE. LTD. (Carpet Dept.) Peninsula Hotel. Shopping Complex, lit fir. room 1-28, Coleman Street, Singapore 6. Tel: ***** -eGJZh»- -*=GJZh»/VENUS'* Si GEMS 1 o O O EXPORTERS IMPORTERS 0 RETAILERS AND WHOLESALERS113 words
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Advertisement231 1974-01-17 3 Enhance the beauty of your hands At S.P.M. Om Sitva, «v« have a l»r®» selection of valuable Diamond Rings set with Sapphiw, Rubies. Jades and Emeralds. Set in different attractive designs, the rings are made to enhance the beauty of your hands. Come and see our exquisite collection today: 7889231 words
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IN PERSON AND BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration571 1974-01-17 4 Jennifer Schoon - r 1 IN PERSON Conducted by Jennifer Schoon EVEN with "ang pows" in their hands big-headed "dolls" were no laughing matter to a petrified FRANKIE YAU at the Bata Premier Store in North Bridge Road. Frankie, 3 who thought he could brave the enormous571 words
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Article, Illustration544 1974-01-17 4 EDGAR KOH - CINEMA BY EDGAR KOH THE GOLDEN VOYAGE OF SINBAD starring John Phillip Law. (Cathay: coming). Going against all current cinematic trends, Slnbad and his Jolly brave men have sailed right out of the TV matinee slot where they were thought to544 words
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780 1974-01-17 4 Robert Crabbe - ASIAN DIARY JAPAN From Robert Crabbe United Press International The revival of Japan as a military power—long predicted In the United States and Asia—is not going to start this year. Struggling with Inflation and an energy shortage, Prime Minister Mr. Kakuel Tanaka Is holdingUnited Press International - 780 words
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583 1974-01-17 4 H.D.E. Greenway - CHINA From H.D.E. Greenway Washington Post "Women, whose place was in the kitchen tn the old days, now carry half of heaven on their shoulders." This slogan Is repeated often In China these days In reference to the emancipation of women In ChineseWashington Post - 583 words
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257 1974-01-17 4 Leon Daniel - INDIA L Prom Leon Daniel United Press International Prime Minister Mrs Indira O an dill's growing opposition has begun to tnink what Just two years ago seemed politically unthinkable the coliiu>se of her government. Her critics contend that a loss for the ruling CongressUnited Press International - 257 words
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Advertisement59 1974-01-17 4 M i 1 Wi wz* m: Ml f EH ■77 Handkerchiefs of finest quality PYRAMID A «»OMVKU» Buttan Cntknd Sole Agents; FIELDING, BROWN FINCH (F.E.) LTD. Incorporated In Hongkong tINCAPOKI KUALA LUMPUR PINANG SUPA-SAVE CENTRE PRE-CHINESE NEW VEAR 1 Lower Ground Hoor LI AT TOWERS 2 Fourth Floor SPECIALISTS SHOPPING59 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article378 1974-01-17 5 United Press International Rome, Thursday The International Monetary Fund is considering formation of a highpowered committee to cope with the oil crisis impact on the world's money, IMF sources said yesterday. The committee would be composed of 20 finance ministers from the IMF's larger board of governors,United Press International - 378 words
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Article500 1974-01-17 5 Hush-hush talks on Holland UPI Reuter Abu Dhabi, Thursday The Arab Office for the Boycott of Israel, in secret conference here, has taken "very important decisions" concerning Holland in the light of its relations with Israel, it was reported yesterday. But a reportUPI; Reuter - 500 words
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275 1974-01-17 5 Paris, Thursday A rlghtwing French magazine yesterday published a photocopy of a bank order for U*****,000 (about $625,000) which, it claimed "proved" that Palestinian guerrilla action in Europe was financed by Libya. The order by the Bahamas-based BritishAmerican Bank Limited and reproduced here275 words
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Article, Illustration322 1974-01-17 5 Reuter Washington, Thursday The White House, fighting to recover from the latest Watergate bombshell, stated flatly yesterday that President Nixon did not make any erasure in a crucial tape recording —either accidentally or deliberately. The denial of tampering was the onlyReuter - 322 words
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Article209 1974-01-17 5 The second game In the Candidates Tournament between Boris SPassky and Robert Byrne was adjourned after 40 moves last night In Ran Juan. Puerto Rico. Spassky had allowed Byrne to adopt the Najdorf variation of the Sicilian Defence which is considered good for Black and Byrne209 words
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Article231 1974-01-17 5 Moscow, Thursday. The wife of novelist Alexander Solzhenitsyn has accused the KGB secret police of launching a "war of nerves" against her huband. Mrs. Natalya Solzhenitsyn told newsmen her home had been assailed with harassing telephone calls In recent days from people expressing anger over her231 words
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153 1974-01-17 5 Tunis, Thursday. Tunisian Prime Minister Hedl Noulra said yesterday his country's pledged merger with Libya was a "leap Into the unknown" —reinforcing signs here that Tunisia wants it postponed for some time. Mr. Noulra confirmed that Mr. Mohamed Masmoudl was dismissed as foreign153 words
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Article298 1974-01-17 5 Warning by Saigon Saigon. Thursday Soutn Vietnam has accused China, of violating its sovereignty by sending ships and men to three of the longdisputed Paracel islands in the South China Sea. Foreign Minister Mr. Vuong Van Bac told a Press conference yesterday Chinese vessels had298 words
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Advertisement290 1974-01-17 5 See pace 7 f— SANYO C £k RECORDERS- QB TUEDB'C f „,<rr i ntnt j d o «>c»».tt.. ",""«T ,e w*T°H^TE A ECORDER STYLISH PORTABLE ?JI! /S !J!'' SW fIM'1 M 2 0nd se AM/FM/SW Optional radio WITH STEREOCAST. CASSETTE. |J|Hi Mike. Mike mixing. Auto Shut-off. stereocast with headphones. Plug290 words
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OPINION
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Article492 1974-01-17 6 If the bakers have their way, it looks as if bread is going to be a luxury food item before long. The Singapore Bakery and Confectionary Association has announced that from tomorrow, Singaporeans will have to pay $1.10 for a 800-gram loaf of bread, 55492 words
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'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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Article69 1974-01-17 6 A friend who was married recently is having second thoughts about the age old adage that "practice makes perfect." After hours of rehearsing his speech for his wedding dinner, he was very confident that he would not fumble. He stood in front of the audience, with69 words
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Article86 1974-01-17 6 In this world of progress, I guess elephants which learn to obey orders are a dime to dozen. But have you come across one which can follow commands given In four different languages? According to a Novosti Press Agency report, an African elephant called Vova currently In a86 words
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Article, Illustration1194 1974-01-17 6 Pakir Singh - In the past 15 years, the whole world has been going on a long and wasteful spending spree. As economies boomed and the pace of production Increased with technological progress, the world began to manufacture more products to cater to every whim and fancy1,194 words
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Article, Illustration894 1974-01-17 6 William J. Coughlin - Prom William J. Coughlin Los Angeles Times The Geneva peace talks, sooner or later, will come to the most complex and challenging issue on the agenda what to do about the Palestinians. It Is the settlement of the Palestinian problem that will finally determine whetherLos Angeles Times - 894 words
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502 1974-01-17 6 William Chapman - By William Chapman Washington Post Public cynicism toward government has risen so sharply in the past year that two-thirds of the American people now feel they can trust it only some of the time and one-half believe that quite a few people running theWashington Post - 502 words
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Article574 1974-01-17 6 IWOBLP COMMENT EXCERPTS FROM EDITORIALS The Japan Times Positive responses by major oil consuming and producing nations to the United States' Initiative towards a global approach to the energy crisis are the most constructive development since the Arab oil cutbacks plunged the world economy IntoThe Japan Times - 574 words
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Advertisement94 1974-01-17 6 il!l!L!L:i!n:ilii:f: <1 i 4* > m *r > 2 Although Mt. Kilimanjaro was discovered nearly one hundred years ago, its beauty will forever be remembered and cherished. Standing tall and rugged its beauty attracts giving inspiration to young and old. Now, Vulcain, with more than a hundred years of unsurpassed94 words
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SPECIAL FEATURE
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Article, Illustration1133 1974-01-17 7 Robert Kaiser - Soviets get set to solve major flaws in economy CONCLUDING THE SERIES ON 'THE DYING WORLD By Robert Kaiser Washington Post Prodded by sluggish production figures and a chronic inability to eliminate inefficient management methods, the Soviet Union is once again coming out of theWashington Post - 1,133 words
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159 1974-01-17 7 DESPITE total state control the Soviet economy continues to be riddled with problems. Whereas the country has made great strides in space exploration it finds difficulties in the production of basic industrial tools. Meanwhile, intellectuals are intent on embarrassing the government by drawing159 words
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Article345 1974-01-17 7 Washington Post Nuclear physicist Andrei Sakharov and four other Soviet intellectuals last week launched an appeal to "decent people th r o u g ho u t the world" to try and protect a u th o u r Alexander Solzhenitsyn from persecution. They issued aWashington Post - 345 words
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1215 1974-01-17 7 Hobart Rowen - By Hobart Rowen Washington Post The economic Implications of recent oil price increases are so staggering that most government and private analysts confess that it will take more time to figure out the full Impact. A World Bank expert, for example,Washington Post - 1,215 words
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Advertisement235 1974-01-17 7 C-E TOURS JUMBO TOURS 51A747 Hong Kong/Bangkok 8 days $930 23/1, 18/2, 16/3, 30/3. Hong Ko ng/Tai wan/Hualian (Alishan) 8 days $1230 HongKong Ja pa n /Ta i wan Hual ian (Alishan) 12 days $1795 23/1, 18/2, 16/ i 30/3, Lowast fare to London 6, times weekly Bangkok/Hong Kong (Macau)235 words
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Advertisement127 1974-01-17 7 PERMANENT PRESS T il w 4 o W s a *o° C° v v e< C' 90^ -Many colours, plain or printed. *AN sizes. •Tapered for a smart fit •< Bk\. 1 jHßfe *gt V^B 4 A. A i 3Fv- HURRY- WHILE STOCKS LAST! A 1 a Wa i±~M. 11127 words
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Miscellaneous75 1974-01-17 7 DR. KILDARE AFWAIP HOT. plan to err trish a amp now that BACK WOWT WC*X JI TMP* AtOUTfT n WON'T SUCX A HOT Of A. TOU *E£PA WIFE. MOT A MU**.... ANP A HUff SC «M WHAT >OU K? 1 K S&M| 7«lv^ r RIP KIRBY by John PrvntiM UJffi75 words
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Article, Illustration590 1974-01-17 8 WITH the Chinese New Year fast approaching shoppers are out in throngs to complete their festive shopping. The women are more noticeable, always out In great numbers during the annual shopping spree. High on their shopping lists are usually garments to adorn themselves so that they will590 words
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Advertisement399 1974-01-17 8 ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE piKRiMWATiiic SINCiAPOREjf MOSTMODERN FULLY AIRCONDITIONED SHOPPING COMPLEX WITH ES£ALAtORS SERVING ALL FLOORS OF OVER 200 SHOPS OFFERING THE WIDEST CHOICE F MERCHANDISE AND THE BEST BARGAINS *-:&> Sfcv*4<re~ HIGH STREET CEIITRE *41,)"!**** wll&fy 4J*ftv-a A am «NM» f r^ f il{ >* wlit *fi iiA ..v.:-... ■Ml X399 words
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Advertisement150 1974-01-17 8 THE BEST TIME FRANCE CAN OFFER Wines and fashions are the world-renoumed products frorr France. The foremost fashion house, Dior, has created a really remarkable modern collection of magnificient ties. And they can be seen here. i .V 4 ti A- 5 +4 J nnn t/v *sf*AL\ E LEADING HIP150 words
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TREND
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Article, Illustration486 1974-01-17 9 BETTY L. KHOO - WINNIE ON THE JOB BETTY L. KHOO When you are selling a sophisticated piece of machinery especially to housewives, you need someone to show them how it works. That's where trained demonstrators like Mrs. Winnie Heng comes in. Winnie, 27, is the demonstrator486 words
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Article, Illustration453 1974-01-17 9 VIOLET OON - TALKING SHOP VIOLET OON ing room to the corridor, from \the garden to the children's room. Prices quoted are as at press time. Picture 1: Brass kerosene lamp, called Petronella, 1s Danish and designed by Hennlng Koppel. It is covered by an opal outer453 words
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FINANCE
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Article, Illustration120 1974-01-17 9 Prices were fairly steady on the Stock Exchange of Singapore yesterday. The market which opened quiet turned firm, but e osed fractionally lower. Metro opened at $L7B eased to $1.75, rose to $1.81 and was finally traded at $1.77. Sigma Metal also fluctuated between $1.81 and $IJ7 though120 words
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OVERSEAS STOCK EXCHANGE PRICES
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Article295 1974-01-17 9 Bargain-hunting carried stocks broadly higher for the second consecutive session on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday. Trading was moderate. Closing prices on the New York Stock Exchange yesteraay. A lean Al. 37* Allied Chem. 46 unch. A11 Is Ch. Alcoa 74* 4 Am. Can. 30 AT Sc295 words
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Article204 1974-01-17 9 Closing prices (In francs) yesterday. Parlbas 181.20 +.70 Indochlne 204.90 2.90 Fonder 379.10 +1 Prlntemps 107 —S C.G.E. 447 +2 Bull 60 +3 Royal Dutch 160.60 +.70 Michelln 1130 —6 Thomson 234 +4 C.F.O. 198 80 4-3.30 Rhone 139.50 unch. AIR 319 -|-6 B.S.N. 1084 —1 Philips 62.60 unch.204 words
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Article199 1974-01-17 9 Closing prices at 11.30 a.m. (Australian time). AOO 11 12 Allstate 08 nil Amad 02 03 Aurora 09 nil Do opts 00 Vi 01 Aust Ant 12 13 Bamboo nil 04# Bridge 16 17 Patrick 09# 10 Cleveland 34 3R Eastmet 09# 10 Endeavour IS 16 Fllnd 20c opt199 words
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Article102 1974-01-17 9 The post-holiday Tokyo Stock Market edged In the morning session yesterday with gains centering on incentive-backed shares and issues neglected so far. Second section prices gained further ground on small lot selective buying. Turnover totalled some 1.8 million shares In the section—Kyodo Closing prices (In yen) yesterday. Nippon Steel102 words
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Article84 1974-01-17 9 This service Is from the Union Bank of Switzerland. Closing prices (in francs) on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday UBS 3010 10 BBC 3400 10 Credit Suisse 3275 —10 Swissair B. 535 —5 Swiss Relnsur. 2170 —10 Wlnterthur B. 1820 10 Zurich Insur. 6650 +50 Juvena B. 2050 -1-1084 words
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Article76 1974-01-17 9 London Thursday.— The pound sterling rallied slightly In late trading yesterday after overseas concern about Britain's industrial crisis and fears of a snap election helped send it to new lows against the US dollar In morning dealings. The pound, at one point depressed to 2.162576 words
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Advertisement228 1974-01-17 9 1 i I 2 5 308, 2nd Fl., People's Park Complex. B-22, Basement, Supreme House. 201, 2nd Fl. f High Street Centre. "La Mode PariBienne" Ladies double-knit French pant-suits. Seen at the best places. Available exclusively at JADE LADY f Ui L 5 Rodenstoch WC(UStU A particularly Eye-catching and elegant228 words
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Advertisement153 1974-01-17 9 r W ence t n m Only $9/- per head for 11-course Chinese Lunch Now, for the first time in Singapore, we are introducing a new concept for your eating pleasure. Buffet-Chinese-Style. You have a choice of 11 different succulent dishes, all prepared by our top Chefs, only for the153 words
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EDUCATIONAL BROADSHEET
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Article, Illustration3391 1974-01-17 10 Three of the big towns and ports in the region Few regions comparable in size to South-East Asia have so uniform a temperature regime over the whole area and throughout the year. With a few marked exceptions, average monthly temperatures remain within 10 degrees. The rhythm of cultivation3,391 words
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SPORTS
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Article287 1974-01-17 11 London, Thursday —A late penalty goal gave First Division club Norwich City a 2-1 win over Second Division rivals Mlllwall In their English Football League Cup quarter-final replay In Norwich yesterday. Norwich, beaten finalists last year, now meet Wolverhampton Wanderers In the semi-finals. They were joined287 words
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Article24 1974-01-17 11 Amsterdam, Thursday. —AJex of Holland beat Milan of Italy 6-0 yesterday to win the first European super soccer Cup on 6-1 aggregate.24 words
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Article171 1974-01-17 11 San Diego, Thursday— World heavyweight champion George Foreman Is expected to sign to defend his 11 tie against Ken Norton of San Diego at a press conference in Los Angeles tomorrow. "Barring something unforseen the match will become official then," San Diego businessman Bob Biron said last171 words
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Article206 1974-01-17 11 London, Thursday. English non-league soccer club Tonbridge said yesterday they had made a bid for Manchester Unlted's wayward superstar George Best. Asked how the First Division club had reacted to the approach, Tonbridge chairman Sidney Brlckman said: "I think I took them by surprise." But he206 words
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Article34 1974-01-17 11 Seoul, Thursday. Oriental bantamweight boxing champion Heong Soo-Hwan of South Korea will take on Japan's Sellchl Watanukl In his firct title defence on .February 3 at the Southern Korean City of Taegu.34 words
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Article, Illustration60 1974-01-17 11 Goh Ton* Liang (top) of Slflap Community Centre returns a back hand shot in his match against his opponent from Havelock Community Centre in the Inter-Con-stituency table tennis championships yesterday. Havelock beat •->_ Picture on the right shows Chia Hong Soin of Pasir Panjang who matchedPictures by Sulaiman Ismail - 60 words
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Article65 1974-01-17 11 London, Thursday British heavyweight boxing champion Danny McAlinden will be out of action for three months because of a broken thumb sustained In his defeat by unranked American Pat Duncan on Tuesday night. McAlinden lost the ten round non title bout on points after receiving the injury in65 words
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Article523 1974-01-17 11 Jeffrey Low - Row over venue for the grand finals BOWIiNG with Jeffrey Low Jackie's Bowl apd International Bowling Centre will boycott the 1974 Cathay Pacific- Brunswick Far East tournament. Thla was the outcome of a heated meeting with the tournament organisers last week when It was decided523 words
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Article194 1974-01-17 13 Nairobi, Thursday. ■Tom Cartwright and 3*urle Champniss bowljbd the MCC into a wln--nlng position in their •two-day match against '1 Combined KenyaJJganda team here -yesterday. The MCC won by nine irtckets after KenyaUganda had been dismissed for 112 in their second Innings, with Cartwright taking 4-25194 words
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Article39 1974-01-17 13 r Sydney, Thursday—A 16-under par-57 by America's Berry Breaux and locals Lindsay Sharp. Geoff Everett and Garath Cary in yesterday's Ambrose Pro-Am .golf tournament at the .Lakes course here is beting claimed as a world 'record.39 words
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55 1974-01-17 13 Mr. E.W. Barker, president of the Singapore National Olympic Council, receiving a $25,000 cheque from Haw Par director Mr. John Janneck at Penthouse Negara yesterday. The donation is to pay for the Singapore team to compete in the Commonwealth Games at Christchurch next week. The Singapore team will leave onPicture by Phillip Lim. - 55 words
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Article349 1974-01-17 13 Achievement also impresses From BLUE PETER in Kuala Lumpur Attorney General did a spe c t a cular gallop here this morning. Ridden by Peter M or a n, the four-year-old by Burgess Point ran 3f in 35 4/5, finishing with quite a bit in hand.349 words
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Article66 1974-01-17 13 Home Affairs will meet Social Affairs In the final of the Singapore Civil Service sepak takraw tournament for the Rldzwan Dzafir trophy at Sang Nlla Utama today at 8 p.m. The clash for third place between Prime Minister's Office and Health Ministry will be at 7 p.m.66 words
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Article395 1974-01-17 13 Toronto, Thursday. A mixture of youth and experience could makje this month's Commonwealth Games the most successful ever for Canada. If the Canadian team lived up to expectations, more than 20 gold medals and an overall total of more than 70 medals seems realistic for395 words
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Article1246 1974-01-17 13 SATURDAY CI. 3 Div. 2—9£f 3932 Rommel 9.00 3 0647 Sliver Lining n 1.11 7 7884 Moonbeam 8.09 5 9137 High Ruler U 8.09 4 1460 Warpath 8.08 3 5430 Intelligence n 8.08 11 0989 Light Burden 8.07 19 9506 Baldwin 8.05 9 0060 Highland Myth1,246 words
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Article164 1974-01-17 13 SUNDAY RACE ONE: 100 Oa» 6 Div 2 6ft NiL Emergency Acceptor: Anugr. RACE TWO: 2.30C1a« 6 Div 1 6f: Bobby's Delight. RACE THREE: 3.00 Out 6 Div 1 9f: Babeica. RACE FOUR: 3.30 ClaM 3 Div I 9ttf: NiL RACE FIVE: 4.00 daat 1 9f: Salute, Emergency Acceptor:164 words
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Article26 1974-01-17 13 Durban, Thursday An eagle three at the 10th gave South African Tlnie Brltz the first round lead In the Vavaaseur Internationa] golf tournament yesterday.26 words
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Article419 1974-01-17 13 Paris, Thursday West G e r many, hosts and favourites for this year's World Cup finals, were yesterday given an easy grouping in the preliminary competition of the 1974-76 European soccer championship. The West Germans, who are the current European champions after beating the Soviet419 words
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Article46 1974-01-17 14 AH FOOK: Mr. Barker's "shut-up" statement should apply not only to our Commonwealth Games competitors but to every sportsman in Singapore. MEI LIN: There is no excuse for losing, but I feel there must be postmortems so that we will not repeat our mistakes.46 words
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Article165 1974-01-17 14 TODAY is Thursday, January 17, the 17th day of 1974 with 348 to follow. THE MOON is between its last quarter and new phase. Technically there is NO MORNING STAR. THE EVENING STARS are Mercury. Venus, Mars and Saturn. Those born on this date are under the Blgn of165 words
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Miscellaneous889 1974-01-17 14 RADIO SINGAPORE 5 3.00 OrENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by HOUSEWIVES' MATINEE—The Craty One, with English subtitles: Part 1 of a Cantonese film 3.49 ART APPRECIATION, featuring Rembrandt (C —Rpt) 100 GENERAL HOSPITAL: Daytime serial starring John Bernadlne as Dr. Steve Hardy and Emily McLaughan. Stories Involving the staff, the doctors and889 words
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Miscellaneous737 1974-01-17 14 EILEEN KOW is today's Belle of the Week (Thursday, Jan. 17, 1974). Eighteen-year-old Eiieen is fond of reading, swimming and cooking. Picture by JERRY SEH. BELLS YASHICA One belle appears on this pare every week from Monday to Friday. Cut alone the dotted line and keep today's belle with you.737 words
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Miscellaneous1257 1974-01-17 14 AT THE CINEMA with WOLFMAN rt WOLFGIRL: A "stray," Inde-pendently-produced horror flick with dark castles and supernatural happenings as Its stuff: Naschy, Perla Crlstal and Mark Steven. Capitol: 1.45, 4. 0.30. 9.30 CHE GUEVARA: Another film on the now-legendary revolutionary this one Is about his last few days before he1,257 words
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