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Title Section23 1974-01-26 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Saturday evening, January 26, 1974 No. 932 Price 20 cents M C. (P) 20/74 NEWmTION SINGAPORE SATURDAY JANUARY 26, 197423 words
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Article, Illustration406 1974-01-26 1 Douglas Chan - THE ROVING EYE^D By Douglas Chan On Chinese New Year eve, a terrified housewife, wounded by a gunman in a hold-up, ran more than 50 yards down the road to this public telephone to call the police. But. to her horror, she found406 words
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118 1974-01-26 1 Reuter Tokyo, Saturday Emperor Hirohito, on the eve of his golden wedding anniversary today, said the thing he most regretted over the past 50 years, was the Second World War. 1 pray that such a thing will not recur." said the 73 yearReuter - 118 words
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Article13 1974-01-26 1 Police reported 113 accidents yesterday. Six were serious and one fatal.13 words
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Article65 1974-01-26 1 Police have arrested two youths In connection with the murder of a goldsmith's shop assistant, Slow Kuan Hlang, 74. They were held In a raid at a house in Lorong Ungku Aman early this morning. Mr. Slow was shot dead by a gunman on Chinese New65 words
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Article, Illustration436 1974-01-26 1 Bharathi Mohan - Three men leave murder victim in the back seat and flee By Bharathi Mohan Taxi-driver Mohammed All bin Ajan, 53, yesterday carried a passenger whom he had not bargained for a dead man. The three men who left the corpse In the back seat of436 words
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Article40 1974-01-26 1 Brisbane, Saturday— At least three people, Including a baby girl swept from her father's arms, were drowned here early today when flash floods caused by torrential rain and a freak tidal surge hit this semi-tropical city.40 words
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273 1974-01-26 1 United Press International London, Saturday A letter bomb exploded in the office of a glass factory near Liverpool yesterday, injuring a security man, as Scotland Yard continued its probe on the three blasts in Chelsea on Thursday night The Yard's bomb squadUnited Press International - 273 words
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Article350 1974-01-26 1 'We regret it had to happen' Reuter Washington, Saturday The Chinese government has informed the United States that it is holding an American military observer who was taken prisoner during a battle between Chinese and South Vietnamese naval forces in the Paracel Islands last week, theReuter - 350 words
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355 1974-01-26 1 Judith Holmberg - Bid to save oil and cut down number of cars on roads By Judith Holmberg The Ministry of Education has urged principals of all government and aided schools to help form car pools for their students. In a circular to all principals, the Ministry355 words
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Article289 1974-01-26 1 Reuter New York, Saturday The New York State Athletic Commission yesterday fined Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali US$5OOO ($12,500) each for engaging in a wrestling and shoving match during the taping of a television show last Wednesday. The commission chairman, Mr. Edwin Dooley. said the twoReuter - 289 words
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Advertisement7 1974-01-26 1 See Face 4 NEW NATION TEL: *****1.7 words
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Advertisement12 1974-01-26 1 New Nation will be first with the big fight result next week12 words
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Advertisement41 1974-01-26 1 El At MAC* IKuIMMNV' miracoko 770h A sophisticated fully automatic turntable with L many exclusive features M. PR ACER (PTE) LTD. Singapore-Kuala Lumpur k*J 11 .'llllll 11VM§! TBI PEKINO CO LTD cne departmental store 60-62 NORTH BRIDGE RD SINGAPORE 6.TEL *****.41 words
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Miscellaneous15 1974-01-26 1 Forecast The weather forecast between 1 and 6 p.m. today Isolated showers In late afternoon.15 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article360 1974-01-26 2 Sunny Wee - Profiteers blamed By Sunny Wee Profiteers are partly responsible for the congestion at the Port of Singaport Authority container wharf, according' to informed sources. To create an artificial shortage of goods, some importers have deliberately refused to collect their cargoes from the port. Their360 words
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Article45 1974-01-26 2 Fifteen Australian couples will be coming here soon on a goodwill tour to revive ballroom dancing. They will perform ballroom and Latin dances at the dinner and dance organised by Poh San Studio at Hotel Royal Ramada on Feb. 2 at 8 p.m.45 words
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Article195 1974-01-26 2 Keppel Shipyard will be fully managed by local personnel from next month. Mr. C.N. Watson, the managing director, who is the last expatriate in the shipyard, will leave on Feb. 1. He will be succeeded by Mr. Chua Chor Teck, who is now the general manager.195 words
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Article25 1974-01-26 2 The Singapore Institute of Management wiil hold a week-long course on Effective Field Sales Organisation at its premises on Monday at 6.30 p-m.25 words
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Article88 1974-01-26 2 Australia's Prime Minister Mr. Gough Whitlam will meet local students and university lecturers during his visit here next month. Mr. Whitlam who will be here for a three day visit from February 7. as part of a South East Asian tour, will visit the University of88 words
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Article21 1974-01-26 2 The Chinese YMCA will conduct a course on Property Valuation and Investments at its Palmer Road premises on Feb. 25.21 words
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302 1974-01-26 2 The Government is planning to build a multi-million dollar handicraft centre as a major tourism project. The plan is to be put Into effect by the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board on a piece of land immediately behind the Board's premises in302 words
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Article, Illustration376 1974-01-26 2 The big day is here again. With today's coupon and Monday's to Friday's cuttings you can win the big, big prizes in New Nation's BELLE OF THE WEEK contest. This is how you must go about it. First place in order of beauty the five belles376 words
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228 1974-01-26 2 [MM ffo W-m 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 wso sends in the entry that228 words
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Article, Illustration157 1974-01-26 2 This is the magniflcient view lucky residents of the highrise Housing Board flats in Marine Parade will get when they move in later this year. Those on the upper floors can even see the distant Sing a p or e harbour crowded with ships. New Nation157 words
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Article27 1974-01-26 2 Mr. C. B. Ong, district sales manager of British Airways, has handed over a cheque for $667 to the Singapore Association for Retarded Children27 words
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Article271 1974-01-26 3 Increase by up to 45p.c. The Far East Freight Conference has raised container haulage charges by up to 45 per cent. Increases in carrier haulage— containers delivered by the shipping lines themselves —vary from about $45 to $70. Merchant haulage—where shippers arrange their own271 words
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168 1974-01-26 3 Almost all major hotels in Singapore will spend several million dollars to equip their rooms with colour television sets when the services becomes available next year. Most of the larger hotels told New Nation they will i n st a 1 the colour168 words
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Article281 1974-01-26 3 They will cost $4m Jurong Town Corporation is building three block of 14storey flats, costing $4 million at Kampong Java Teban in Jurong Town. As a result, the JTC will re-settle 250 families living in a nearby kampcng. Most of the families are from the Ashing281 words
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Article198 1974-01-26 3 Abby Tan - By Abby Tan A top American airline executive is due here on Monday for talks with Singapore Airlines in a bid to sell one of his firm's Boeing 747s made redundant by the fuel crisis. Sources said Mr, S. Robert Wyzenbeek, staff vice-president of aircraft198 words
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Article69 1974-01-26 3 A total of 25,743 peoSle turned up at the ingapore Zoological Gardens yesterday the highest for a single day since the opening of the zoo last year. Another 43,000 people visited the zoo during the Chinese New Year holidays on Wednesday and Thursday. The zoo's69 words
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Article14 1974-01-26 3 The YMCA will conduct a three-day navigation camp from March 21 to 23.14 words
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223 1974-01-26 3 Travel agencies have raised their package tour fares by about 10 per cent. The secretary of the Association of Travel and Tourist Agents. Mr. Gn Luck Whye said six per cent of the hike was to cover the increase in air fares as223 words
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Article507 1974-01-26 3 Rav K. Dhaliwal - By Rav K. Dhaliwal The price of eggs is now $1.40 for 10 —a drop of as much as 60 cents compared to previous weeks. A number of other items have also gone down in price. The price of chicken wMch hovered between $2.40 cents507 words
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Article62 1974-01-26 3 The Industrial Arbitration Court will hear an appeal by Veneer Products against the decision of referee Mr. David Chew on Tuesday at 9.30 a.m. The firm is appealing against a court award to pay its 385 retrenched workers a total of $11,000 in bonus and pay in62 words
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Article48 1974-01-26 3 The last consignment of 100,000 $10 silver coins issued by the Singapore Currency Board, is completely sold out. A Board spokesman said that no more will be issued. The Board, however, is working on a new set of coins. No details are available yet.48 words
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Advertisement18 1974-01-26 2 JANUARY 26 BELLE OF THE WEEK EIITRV FORIII MONDAY'S BELLE I TUESDAY'S BELLE WEDNESDAY'S BELLE THUBSDAY'S BELLE FBIDAY'S18 words
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Advertisement55 1974-01-26 2 CONGRATULATIONS and BEST WISHES THE GOVERNMENT PEOPLE OF INDIA INDIA'S REPUBLIC DAY 84, High Street, Singapore *****6 Supreme Home, 2nd Floor, Tel: *****. P3. a,^r„& WiSheS To 71,8 Government P 6 of Republic of India p. gangaram (Indentors of all kinds of textiles Yam) 84 A High Street P.O. Box:55 words
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Miscellaneous346 1974-01-26 3 NEW NATION CROSSWORD ■mm mmmm■■■ ■■■■a ACROSS 1 Abode for senor. 5 Sunshine state: Abbr. 8 British river. 13 Hebrews' ancestor. 14 Important periods. 15 Actor Fonda. 16 Calendar unit. 18 Actor Albert. 19 Office worker: Colloq. 20 Hindu deity. 22 Letters. 23 Ship: Lat. 25 Metric units. 27 Cushion.346 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article182 1974-01-26 4 New Delhi, Saturday.— Indians celebrate the 24th anniversary of their republic today in the shadow of food riots in the western state of Gujarat that have claimed at least 35 lives in the past two weeks. As President Girl takes the salute at182 words
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Article449 1974-01-26 4 Reuter, UPI Paris, Saturday France will boycott the conference called by President Nixon in Washington on Feb. 11 to discuss the international energy crisis, well-informed sources said yesterday. But officials said the French Government was awaiting the outcome of the visit by Foreign Minister MichelReuter, UPI - 449 words
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Article26 1974-01-26 4 Rome, Saturday Thieves broke Into the Virgin Mary shrine at Loreto yesterday and stole jewels and gold objects donated by popes, royalty and celebrities.26 words
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Article, Illustration60 1974-01-26 4 On an assignment for the London Sunday Times, Lord Snowdon (left) takes pictures during a funeral service for a sla.tn Detroit policeman. A few minutes later he was arrested by two rookie policemen »n suspicion ol aiding a street vendor who was illegally selling rings in downtownUPI picture - 60 words
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214 1974-01-26 4 Reuter Bangkok, Saturday An authoritative government source yesterday declared there were between 4000 and 5000 hard core guerrillas In t.he whole of Thailand—and that they were led by a Thai communist of Chinese origin called Udom Srisuwan. The scarce said most of the guerrillasReuter - 214 words
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Article150 1974-01-26 4 New Work. Saturday.— Multi-millionaire recluse Howard Hughes, 68. yesterday capped almost 20 years of refusing to appear In public by falling to show up in federal court In Reno. Nevada, to plead on a criminal charge of stock manipulation. Hughes and four of his associates150 words
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528 1974-01-26 4 US flays the Reds for 'random shelling' UPI, Reuter Phnom Penh, Saturday Communist insurgents hit the city and its outskirts with artillery fire again yesterday bringing the toll in a two-day barrage to more than 100 dead and wounded. The government extended itsUPI, Reuter - 528 words
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Article73 1974-01-26 4 Bangkok, Saturday King Bhumibol Adulyadej last night announced a royal decree releasing three former members of Parliament who had been sentenced to prison by the former Thai military regime. The National Assembly last week voted unanimously to free the three men Mr. Uthai Pimjaichon, Mr. Boonkerd Hirankham73 words
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Article35 1974-01-26 4 New York, Saturday— Police were searching yesterday for a man who walked Into New York's famed Fifth Avenue jewelry store, Tiffany's and left with a piece of jewelry valued at U5547,000 (about $117,500).35 words
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632 1974-01-26 4 A snooze first, then It's on with the revolution CHINA Reuter If the Russians wanted to invade China, they need only time their attack for noon, and they could walk in and take over while most of the people are fast asleep. ThisReuter - 632 words
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667 1974-01-26 4 Ian MacKenzie - JAPAN From Ian MacKenzie Reuter The golden wedding anniversary of Japan's Emperor Hirohito and Empress Nagako today is very much a family affair. The 124 th emperor of Japan, supposedly descended in an unbroken line from the Sun good ess Amaterasu Omikaml, ls the longestReuter - 667 words
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323 1974-01-26 4 United Press International New York, Saturday— A Columbia University research group yesterday revealed findings it said represent "the first direct evidence of cellular damage"' In man from habitual smoking of marijuana. The study, carried out by the College of Physicians and Surgeons, stressed the partUnited Press International - 323 words
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140 1974-01-26 4 Reuter Ankara. Saturday. Turkey ended its longest political crisis last night with the formation ot a coalition between the Social Democratic Re publican People's Party <RPP) and the Islamic National Salvation Party (NSP). Exactly 100 days after last October's indecisive elections RPP leader BulentReuter - 140 words
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Article30 1974-01-26 4 Moscow, Saturday The Soviet Union's population reached 250.9 million on Jan. 1, an increase of 2.3 million over a year ago, the Central Statistical Board said yesterday.30 words
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Advertisement188 1974-01-26 4 NECCHI me Offer $25 Gift CVoucher o 1 Lvdia Mk2 A great offer from Necchi a gift voucher worth $25 when you buy a Necchi Sewing Machine while stocks last. Don't miss this wonderful offer for a free Necchi demonstration ring Sime Darby *****. Redeemable at any of the following188 words
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Advertisement58 1974-01-26 4 tsahi /V«/fs M Pllaii {jJL *X &Mdc&ilta (JflQttd G 13. Tanglin Shopping Centre an<3 215. 2nd Floor Tanglin Shopping Centre. Tanglin Road, Singapore. 10 Tel *****8. HEAOOFFICe V3.Central Building. Hong Kong. IB DO YOU KNOW THIS MAN? HE IS THE WELL KNOWN MASTER CUTTER IN TAILORING LEONG TAILOR G26, OVERSEAS58 words
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FINANCE
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1258 1974-01-26 5 C. F. Bergsten - Now a call for 'co-operation as only hopeful basis' From C. F. Bergsten Washington Post The international economic outlook changed diametrically in 1973. Early in the year, the outlook appeared reasonably clear. The dollar was weak apd continued to depreciate. The yenWashington Post - 1,258 words
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Article, Illustration178 1974-01-26 5 The second of the super speed machines to be bought by the Government to hasten its anti-pollution drive will be delivered in March. The machines can speed up canal cleaning by 300 per cent. The first machine, costing $130,000, arrived late last vear and underwent test178 words
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OVERSEAS STOCK EXCHANGE PRICES
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Article491 1974-01-26 5 Looking (or signs of an easing of the Arab oil embargo and almost Ignoring a trend towards lower prime rates by major banks, investors sat on the sidelines most of yesterday and let prices drift In a mixed pattern on the New York Stock Exchange. Optimistic reports earTy491 words
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Article31 1974-01-26 5 The Dow Jones closing range of stock averages 30 Industrials 859.62 (off 3.69), 20 transport 189.26 (off 0.77), IS utilities 93.49 (up 0.06) and 65 stocks 273.43 (off 0.95).31 words
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Article207 1974-01-26 5 Closing prices (In francs) yesterday. Parlbas 182 —1 tadochlne 220 +1 Foncler 385 unch. Frln temps 119.70 —.80 COE 445 —9 Bull TO —1.40 Royal Dutch 170 +3 Mlchelln 1266 —34 Thomson 245.50 unch. CPP 314 +10 Rhone 147 —1.80 Air 323.50 —8.50 BSN 1151 —9 Philips 62.70 +.50207 words
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Article131 1974-01-26 5 Kyodo The Tokyo Stock Market advanced in the morning session yesterday with Dow-Jones Index recovering the Yen 4,500 level for the first time since December 4. The Dow-Jones edged up on persistent selective buying under the lead of Issues with latent assets, which shot up broadly. Issues related withKyodo - 131 words
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Article75 1974-01-26 5 This service Is from the Union Bank of Switzerland. Closing prices (In francs) on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday UBS 3730 SBC 3385 —10 Credit Suisse 3260 —20 Swissair B 847 Swiss Reinsur 3180 —6 Wlnterthur B. 1820 Zurich Insur. Juvena B. 3095 NesUe B. 3800 —30 Interfax! B.75 words
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166 1974-01-26 5 United Press International London, Saturday Gold and the US dollar moved Indecisively on European money markets yesterday. The dollar's general drift was downward, though exceptional markets priced It higher. Gold jumped sharply In Paris and Frankfurt, but dropped In London and Zurich. Paris againUnited Press International - 166 words
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740 1974-01-26 5 Morton Mintz - From Morton Mintz Washington Post Most of America's largest corporations appear to be dominated or controlled by eight Institutions, including six banks. This Is the finding of a new Senate study of the 30 principal holders of voting stock inWashington Post - 740 words
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311 1974-01-26 5 S.V. Suppiah - S.V. Suppiah By Share prices were marginally higher on the Stock Exchange of Singapore during the li-day trading week. Monday's slight advance was partially eroded on Tuesday when .prices turned easier. But overall the Straits Times industrial index gained 7.82 points to311 words
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Advertisement226 1974-01-26 5 w VACHERON The luxury watch is not a luxury T< V *4. The world's thinnest watch movement is manufactured by Vacheron Constantin It is 1.64 mm in thickness (The tree space in which the wheels turn, between the plate and the centre bridge, measures 0.74 mm.) Every Vacheron Constantin is226 words
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OPINION
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Article493 1974-01-26 6 Three years after Its first Intake of students, there is little doubt that Britain's Open University has been a most successful experiment. With an initial enrolment of Just over 2000 in 1971, the University now has 42,000 students following its courses—a 20-fold increase. The popularity of493 words
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'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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Article49 1974-01-26 6 Even begging has become more sophisticated these days. Eating at Albert Street the other night, we were accosted by a man who was asking for payments for little strips of red paper. On each piece were the Chinese characters for "God of fortune" and a four-digit number.49 words
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Article45 1974-01-26 6 Thailand's hyperactive students are protesting again, this time against horse-racing. Last Saturday about 20 children of the Students People Front carried placards to voice their protest. Two of the placards read, "Papa, buy me cookies," and "Stop buying grass for horses."45 words
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Article, Illustration988 1974-01-26 6 Edgar Koh - What would become of ox if we became too many? The problem of overpopulation is haunting governments all over the world. The effects of the population explosion are considered to be serious and dancerons threats. This is a slow born to a awesome time-bomb—-the more988 words
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531 1974-01-26 6 Lewis M. Simons - By Lewis M. Simons Washington Post Driven by runaway increases In the cost of living, hundreds of thousands of workers and professional people are staging strikes throughout India. Not a day goes by without new wildcat strikes, demonstrations, violent attacks on Ministers and appeals byWashington Post - 531 words
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Article, Illustration1005 1974-01-26 6 Stephen Milligan - By Stephen Milllgan, a staff member the The Economist of London. By Stephen Milligan Los Angeles Times We British rather fancy ourselves in crises. We suspect we are rather more phlegmatic and stout-hearted than most other people, and therefore we should survive the energyLos Angeles Times - 1,005 words
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Article474 1974-01-26 6 WORLD COMMENT EXCERPTS FROM EDITORIALS The Financial Times The final acceptance of an agreement that is satlsiactory to a majority of tne people of Ireland, both North and Soutn, has proved so elusive for so long that it Is hardly surprising that the latest attempt toThe Financial Times - 474 words
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Article252 1974-01-26 6 Melbourne Herald The Jakarta explosion touched off by the visit of the Japanese Prime Minister is a forceful lesson that people will not react In International affairs according to "laws" of behaviour that outside powers try to set down for them. The Japanese in World WarMelbourne Herald - 252 words
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SATURDAY REVIEW
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Article, Illustration2674 1974-01-26 7 Pang Cheng Lian - Where time has stood still... By Pang Cheng Lian For those who have always wondered how Sleeping Beauty felt when she awoke from the 100year sleep, I would recommend a visit to Burma. A city where time has stood still this was my Immediate impression of Rangoon, the2,674 words
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Article361 1974-01-26 7 FIFTY British pub regulars are planning a town's biggest pub crawl —and the bigger their hangovers, the better. For every drink they down In 25 pubs will go towards sending three-year-old Terry Howard on a mercy trip. Terry, of Swlnton, Lan c a shire, needs treatment In the361 words
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602 1974-01-26 7 Jacques Leslie - By Jacques Leslie Los Angeles Times Luang Prabang, for a decade a sleepy outpost surrounded by war, is now on its way to becoming a tourist attraction. "We used to ret an occasional tourist, but now there is not a commercial planeLos Angeles Times - 602 words
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Article798 1974-01-26 8 JEAN LI - Record is testimony to talents of trio POP BY JEAN LI BUFFALO SPRINGFIELD: BUFFALO SPRINGFIELD (ATCO): "The businessmen crowded around They came to hear the golden sound sang Neil Young in one of his new songs. Oh yes, indeed; the Buffalo Springfield did produce some798 words
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Article, Illustration347 1974-01-26 8 ANDREW LAU - STAMPS BY ANDREW LAU The stamps New Zealand is issuing to commemorate their National Day on Feb. 5 has a fascinating history behind It. New Zealand's national day—previously celebrated as Waltangl Day is commemorated to remind all New Zealand ers of their347 words
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Article, Illustration625 1974-01-26 8 LIM KOK ANN - CHESS *r, LIM KOK ANN A new principle in this rules ol the World Championship Candidates Tournament and the Challenge M atch, adopted by the FIDE on Bobby Fischer's advocacy, has so markedly altered the character of the matches that it deserves625 words
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240 1974-01-26 8 In the Candidates' Tournament, V 1 k t c. r Korchonoy of the Soviet Union scored the first point in his match against Brazil's Henri que Mecking when the latter resigned their adjourned sth game last night. Ex pei-s in Augusta. Georgia, where240 words
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Article999 1974-01-26 8 YEO HAN - A close look at a great offer CLASSICS «r YEO HAN Last week I Introduced you to that unique offer called "The Symphony"—a breathtaking undertaking by the Deutsche Grammophon label that presents the world's greatest symphonies In 12 boxed albums containing 93 longplaying records... at999 words
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Article615 1974-01-26 8 ASTRONOMERS' FIRST CONTACT WITH LIFE FROM ANOTHER STAR RENDEZVOUS WITH RAMA by Arthur Clarke (Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Inc.. U556.95.) HARLAN ELLISON. Rushing towards at something like 250,000 miles per hour, that mass of ice, dust, silicates and metals mixed in frozen water, ammonia, methane and615 words
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Article559 1974-01-26 8 GOOD HOLIDAY READING FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART RUNAWAY'S CHANCE by Brenda Knight (F a be r £r Faber); 1973. 158 pages. Price £1.50. C.I. SIM. Delightfully written, this charming story of a 14-year-old boy's adventures as he runs away from his North Italian village to559 words
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Article, Illustration665 1974-01-26 9 EDGAR KOH - SIGHT SOUND BY EDGAR KOH The 10th Commonwealth Games in Christchurch will be presented in daily half-hour reports (Ch. 5, 7 p.m.) which will feature only the highlights. RTS has decided not to send a crew to cover the performance by our eight sportsmen665 words
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401 1974-01-26 9 VIOLET OON - THEATRE BY VIOLET OON What have modern Women's Lib and Greek legends got in common? A lot, according to playwright Ben W. Levy whose play, the Rape of the Belt, is the Stage Club's next presentation from Feb. 6 to 9 at the Cultural401 words
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557 1974-01-26 9 SEE FOON - EATING OUT WITH SEE FOON It was the second day of Chinese New Year. I got no reply from the fourth restaurant I rang and I was ready to give up the idea of eating out altogether. Then my husband had a557 words
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Article, Illustration303 1974-01-26 9 Guitarist and singer Clifford Bandoshan's formula for success would surprise some professionals In his field. "A singer does not have to be very good to succeed," he said. "What he has to do Is to please his crowd." And according to Clifford. this means303 words
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Article, Illustration810 1974-01-26 9 EDGAR KOH - CINEMA BY EDGAR KOH THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST. MATTHEW directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini (Cultural Centre: tomorrow at 6 and 9 p.m.). Biblical films are Inescapably conceived by Hollywood along epic, star-studded proportions, in cinemascope and stereophonic sound. There has810 words
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Advertisement60 1974-01-26 7 m w A Ist Anniversary Ciletratin Salt Special Discounts from 26th January 1974 to 16th February 1974. Children's Garments, Swimwear, Shoes and Accessories. Imported direct from Paris, London and other Fashion Centres of the world. Daily 9.30 am 6.00pm, Sundays 9.30 am 5.00pm w SSoaUaae for tots to teens SHOP60 words
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Advertisement63 1974-01-26 7 FLAWLESS FINISH :,k--i3 4: Elizabeth Arden introduces the first personalized Sponge On Cream Make up. You command the coverage, you control the finish because you damp-sponge it on Glamorously rich or naturally light tht flawless finish you choose will last and last This. then, is the new-moisture-enriched make up for63 words
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Advertisement533 1974-01-26 8 Advertisement -?£GARDEN NEWS SOWING SEED (2) After the preliminaries of last week, we can now list the seven needs for sowing activities, starting obviously with (1) Suitable seed, and following with (2) Suitable soil, (3) Seed trays or pans, (4) One or two sieves, (5) A dibber, (6) A tamping533 words
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Advertisement176 1974-01-26 8 CONGRATULATIONS to the Govenment People of India INDIA'S REPUBLIC DAY M S. P. MEHTA 623, North Bridge Rd. M/s: CHANDULAL DOSHI CO. 6, Cecil Street. M/t: RANCHORDAS PURS HOT AH PTE. LTD. 48, Market Street. Congratulations Best Wishes to The Government People of the Republic of India on India's Republic176 words
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272 1974-01-26 10 Bridgetown; Saturday John Jameson scored a blistering 87 in 71 minutes as MCC Indulged in some much needed batting practice on the third day of their match against the President's XI here yesterday. Fast bowlers Bob Willis' and Goff Arnold provided the opportunity for272 words
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Article, Illustration292 1974-01-26 10 Offers from S. Africa London. Saturday George Best. Britain's most controversial soccer player, plans to retire, British newspapers reported yesterday. In an article in the Manchester Evening News Best said he was retiring from British football because he had lost the spark that set him apart from292 words
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Article93 1974-01-26 10 Philadelphia, Saturday. Sixth-seeded Rod Laver of Australia advanced to the quarterfinals with a 6-4. 6-2 victory over Australian Ross Case in the US$lOO,OOO US pro indoor tennis championships. Laver took a commanding 5-1 lead in the second and deciding set after dominating play in the first with93 words
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215 1974-01-26 10 Sao Paulo. Saturday.— Local hero Emerson Fittipaldi took his McLaren M 23 around the track in 2:32.9 to clock the fastest lap in time trials for tomorrow's Brazilian Grand JPrix. Argentina's Carlos Reutemann. complaining of "bumpy" conditions on the Interlagos circuit, had the second215 words
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Article30 1974-01-26 10 Palma De Mallorca, (Spain), Saturday Lajos Portish of Hungary and Tlgran Petrosian of the Soviet Union drew in the fourth game of their international chess federation quarter-final match.30 words
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55 1974-01-26 10 While Joe Fra zier (left) is held back by his handlers, Muhammad Ali (right) Continues to taunt him at the ACB-TV Studio where they were taping a "wide of Sports" with Howard Cosell on Wednesday. The former heavyweight champions, who meet in New York on Monday night, got into aUPI radio photo - 55 words
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Article, Illustration1082 1974-01-26 10 She was beaten by teammate in the heats Reuter Christchurch, Saturday Australia's latest swimming discovery, 13-year-old Jenny Turral, will be out to show her past form in the finals of the women's 1500 metres freestyle event today on the second day of the 1974 CommonwealthReuter; UPI radio photo - 1,082 words
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Article217 1974-01-26 10 Keppel will be at home to Changi in the Singapore Golf Association tournament at Bukit Chermin tomorrow. The draw (Keppel pairs 1st): Ist tee. Talib Haron (4) D. Munro (11) v K.C. Koh (11) S.H. Wan (12); Teo Boon Thong (11) Teoh Khoon Keah (12)217 words
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Article73 1974-01-26 10 San Diego, Saturday— Texan Tom Kite moved into a two-strode lead over his close friend Ben Crenshaw after the second round of the Andy Williams-San Diego Open golf tournament here yesterday. Kite had a two-under-par 70 in perfect weather for a total of 135, nine-under-par. Crenshaw73 words
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Article, Illustration237 1974-01-26 11 By SCRUTINEER T.B.L. Stable's brilliant front running stayer, Firebrand, can make Turf history by winning the Tunku's Gold Cup (Race 5) at Kuala Lumpur tomorrow. He is in great form and I doubt 9.7 will trouble him If Firebrand succeeds in his mission tomorrow he237 words
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Article190 1974-01-26 11 By BLUE PETER Start tne Year of the Tiger by backing Horse No. 1 in Race 1 at Kuala Lumpur toaay Manggis. She was tipped as a good thing on the course this morning. On her fast finishing second to Preston last week Mang190 words
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Article, Illustration836 1974-01-26 11 NANCY KOH - By NANCY KOH Watching squash from a new angle through glass walls—delighted about 150 spectators yesterday when Hong Kong's ace players drubbed our National side 4-1. The venue: The Singapore Island Country Club's glass walled squash court, which is sandwiched between two normal" ones, atPicture by Philip Lim - 836 words
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Article2677 1974-01-26 11 GOING FORECAST: Good rrrrn 2.00 class e div. 2 6f ($5,500 $3,850 to winner) 1 0030 Haclor II a (Hector) Samsurl 4 9 0 (same) Llm 3 2 1179 La Notre a (LMT) Spencer 7 8.13 (dd+13) Podmora 2 3 5682 Moonatono a (Moonstone) Samsurl 52,677 words
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Article123 1974-01-26 11 SCRUTINEER DANTE EPSOM JEfa» BLL'E PETER Race 1 Phalz Manggis Shakato Manggls Manggis Phalz Manggis Phalz Race 2 Petite Tini The Sorceress Phantom Live Petite Tini Petite Tini Molten Gold Petite Tini Kota Tlnggl Race 3 Datin's Fancy Ming Dynasty Datin's Fane; Ming Dynasty Secret Agent Ming Dynasty123 words
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Article40 1974-01-26 11 Frankfurt (Germany). Saturday Six of the 38 games for the 1974 Soccer World Cup are sell-outs Including the opening match on June 13 between Brazil and Spain Yugoslavia and the final at Munich's Olympic Stadium on July 7.40 words
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Article137 1974-01-26 12 TODAY is Saturday. January 26, the 26th day of 1974 with 339 to follow. THE MOON is between its new phase and first quarter. Technically there Is NO MORNING STAR. THE EVENING STARS and Mercury, Venus, Mars and Jupiter. Those born on this date are under the sign of137 words
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Miscellaneous1519 1974-01-26 12 All yeir weekend viewing anl listening SINGAPORE S SATURDAY i.OO OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followea by SESAME STREET 2.00 SATURDAY MATINEE The Young Racer: Former race driver turned writer decides to expose a ruthless American dri ver in a book. Scheme explodes when writer's lite is saved by the driver. Starring: Mark1,519 words
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Miscellaneous1726 1974-01-26 12 5 AT THE CINEMA with EDGAR KOH THE HAPPIEST MOMENT (Mandarin): Another ribald trilogy from the director of Illicit Desire, Li Han-shlang. The usual lecherous characters and seductive women people such stories concerning aphrodisiac, prostitutes and heart failure due to what else. Among the cast are the familiar Michael Hul,1,726 words
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Miscellaneous712 1974-01-26 12 I LUCKY STAR IF ITS YOUR BIRTHDAY Born today, you are an excitable Individual who is best left alone when excitement hits. Those who attempt to interfere with your responses and reactions soon discover that it is simpler to join you In them than to change them. This is because712 words
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