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Title Section22 1974-02-01 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Friday evening, February 1, 1974 No. 937 Price 20 cents M.C. (P) 20/74 NEwilknON SINGAPORE FRIDAY FEBRUARY 1, 197422 words
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Article, Illustration2586 1974-02-01 1 Hostages dive overboard and escape from their armed captors during the night Lee in top-level talks with Cabinet, Japanese envoy Two of the five hostages held by four guerrilla hijackers on board a ferry in the harbour made a daring escape2,586 words
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Article, Illustration587 1974-02-01 1 When four bombers struck Here is an hour by hour account of the hijack yesterday by New Nation reporters and photographers. 1#.15 A.M.: The drama unfolded at Gate 9, Jar dine Steps, when four foreigners carrying bags and fishing rods approached boatman Yeo Chin587 words
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Article, Illustration368 1974-02-01 1 Sampan man tells of ordeal The only man who was clobbered by the hijackers yesterday spoke of his ordeal from his hospital bed: It was shortly after 10 ajn., when Yeo Chin Huat, 28, was plying in his boat near Gate 9, Jardlne Steps, waiting for368 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement13 1974-02-01 1 MORE PICTURES AND STORIES ON THE DRAMA IN PAGES 2, 3 AND 613 words
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Advertisement124 1974-02-01 1 FOR AN EXCLUSIVE SELECTION Of HIGH CUSS JEWELLERY PRECIOUS STONES W/Je .'M,a f/etvoMoU 1 4, Tht Gallery, Battery Road. SiDMPOrt 1, Tal: «1»M» An intriguing idea from Italy The famous ctiianti Antinon In a delightful bottle which tha Italian* call a "fiasco". Taapot-lika glaaa tpout at ona and. with a124 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article, Illustration292 1974-02-01 2 Japanese Ambassador Tokichiro Uomoto, the "middle man" in the Pulau Bukom drama, spoke of his three-hour encounter with the terrorists last night. At an 11.30 p.m. meeting with newsmen at the embassy in Nassim Hill, he said that he had to use a megaphone292 words
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Article345 1974-02-01 2 It's necessary for durable peace, he says UPI, Reuter Cairo, Friday Singapore's Foreign Minister S. Rajaratnam has called for Israel's unconditional withdrawal from all occupied Arab lands as a necessary precondition for the restoration of a just and durable peace in the Middle East.UPI, Reuter - 345 words
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Article106 1974-02-01 2 In slack trading, prices weer holding steady on the Stock Exchange of Singapore for the first 45 minutes this morning. BUSINESS DONE: Ban Holdings (1) 0.93. (1) 0.94. City Development (1) 1.70. (3) 1.71. Far East Hotels (1) 1.26. (4) 1.25. United Overseas Bank (8 5.20, (2106 words
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Article67 1974-02-01 2 Cairo, Friday—Egypt's President Anwar Sadat said here yesterday he would not end the state of war with Israel before recovering all occupied Arab territories and the restoration of the national rights of the Palestinian people. The President was speaking to a Palestinian delegation, led by Mr67 words
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Article48 1974-02-01 2 Lusaka, Friday.—About 100 students, protesting over Britain's handling of the Rhodeslan independence dispute, gave Foreign Secretary Sir Alec Douglas-Home a stormy welcome when he arrived here yesterday. They carried placards saying Home Go Home, White Pigs Out, and Only TTie Barrel Of A Oun Is Liberation.48 words
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Article55 1974-02-01 2 Fire this morning gutted a bedroom in an ninth floor two-room Housing Board flat at Block 41, Rumah Tlnggi. A factory girl, Baharla Bandi, 23, and a one-year-old baby who were sleeping when the fire broke out at 9.40 a.m., managed to escape. At Press time, firemen55 words
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Article10 1974-02-01 2 Police reported 85 accidents yesterday. Two were serious.10 words
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Article, Illustration55 1974-02-01 3 A Marine Police patrol boat keeping a close watch on the hijacked ferry Laju (in the middle) off Clifford Pier. Later, missile boats joined in providing .more muscle to the tight security screen at the scene. As part of the security precautions, the PSA sealed off55 words
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Article, Illustration456 1974-02-01 3 But we were helpless, says boatman He stood on the jetty—stunned. Ferry engine driver Mr. Goh Lam Seng (above) watched helplessly, with hundreds of others, as a hijack drama unfolded before his eyes. He saw almost the whole episode of the getaway—from the time the hijacked456 words
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Article, Illustration263 1974-02-01 3 He was at food stall when terror struck Sordy bin Mohamed's hunger pangs saved him from being held hostage by the four terrorists yesterday. Sordy (right) had gone to the foodstalls at Pulau Bukom to buy lunch for himself and five fellow crew members of the ferry263 words
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223 1974-02-01 3 New Nation's grand finals of the Belle of the Week contest is now on. There will be extra big prizes for yon at the end of two weeks. Let os take a look at what you can win. The reader who sends223 words
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Article28 1974-02-01 3 The Hoover Park and Neighbourhood Residents Association will celebrate Its sixth anniversary with a dinner at the Hoover Park field on Feb. 16 at 7.30 pjn.28 words
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285 1974-02-01 3 LKA Viktor Korchnoy of Russia and Henrique Meeting of Brazil drew the Bth game of their match In Augusta, USA, last night, leaving the Russian grandmaster two points In the lead. In other candidates* Quarter-finals, Petroslan leads Portlsch 1-0, and Karpov leads PolugaevskyLKA - 285 words
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Advertisement95 1974-02-01 2 m psa DAILY LUNCH CRUISE (EXCEPT SUNDAYS PUBLIC HOLIDAYS) LEAVING CLIFFORD PIER AT 12.00 NOON AND 1.00 P.M. ADULTS 50 cts. CHILDREN UNDER 12 10 cts. Tickets available from Clifford Pier FOOD AND DRINKS SOLD ON BOARD h I n PHILIPS Ibday's men of action take note on dictation systems95 words
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Advertisement109 1974-02-01 2 RENTOKIL FOR PEST CONTROL EXTERMINATION OF TERMITES. RODENTS, HORNETS. COCKROACHES, MOSQUITOES. ETC. AND ADVICE ON ALL PEST PROBLEMS. j FUMIGATION OF SHIPS, PRODUCE, FURNITURE, PIANOS, AND PERSONAL EFFECTS. HYGIENE SERVICES REGULAR INSPECTION, CLEANING MAINTENANCE OF WASHROOM TOILET FACILITIES. ODOUR CONTROL SCIENTIFIC ODOUR CONTROL TO PROVIDE FRESH, CLEAN-SMELLING AIR IN ALL109 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous18 1974-02-01 2 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to p.m. today Isolated showers In late afternoon. See back page18 words
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Miscellaneous289 1974-02-01 3 NEW NATION CROSSWORD 9 Ignores. 10 Burial place. 11 Island off Tuscany. 12 Power of a sort: Abbr. 13 Recreation ground. 22 Veteran sailor. 24 Quieted. 27 Honoured. 28 Decorator's aid. 2 mater. 30 Armchair. 31 River Into the Danube. 32 Comedian's rorte. 33 Gumbo: Var. 34 Particle In a289 words
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FOR YOUR PLEASURE
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Article, Illustration741 1974-02-01 4 Christine Roberts - PASSING THROUGH 'Cat-calls, lusty cheers don't frighten me* ChrUrtino Roberts talks to Pakl* Singh Christine Roberts Miss Christine Roberts, who is appearing at the Tropicana would probably feel naked without her makeup. "I have a public image to maintain," ?he claimed.741 words
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Article, Illustration733 1974-02-01 4 EDGAR KOH - BY EDGAR KOH THE INHERITOR directed by Philippe Labro, with JeanPaul Belmondo (Orchard). Charisma is something you cant easily pin down. Yet Jean-Paul Belmondo oozes it by the oodles, pumped by director Philippe Labro whose Kennedy-esque story J& more than just a European733 words
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613 1974-02-01 4 Jennifer's diary Bands splitting up Is a pretty common happening these days. At the Hilton Hotel the other evening I bumped Into Danny Koh, a pianist and leader of the Dimension 73, a trio currently playing at the hotel's lounge613 words
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Article, Illustration447 1974-02-01 4 If you happen to spy a tall, slim girl, with dark shoulderlength hair scouting around the Ponggol beach, eyes glued to the sand, you can be almost certain she Is Laurla Santa Maria. She will be hunting for unusual shells and other odd447 words
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Advertisement153 1974-02-01 4 11th BIG DAY! NO FREE LIST. GOLDEN at 11.00 a.m., 1.30, 4.00, 6.3 9.30 p.m. KONG CHI AN 4 SHOWS at 1.30, 3.30, 7.15, 9.30 p.m. Admission prices for KONG CHI AN nn $2.00 $1.00. I ADVANCE BOOKINGS AVAILABLE. A SQBfTFC ft EDUOraui WITH ENGLISH E CHINESE SUS r IS',153 words
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Advertisement148 1974-02-01 4 Businessman's lunch International Cuisine Smorgasbord lunch, Mon Thur MISS TERESA KHOO entertains THUR/FRI/SAt from 7.30 p.m. v—Palm I Court Dine by candle-light in tropical surroundings Nightly from 7.30 p.m. Malayan Show in the |aja Ballroom Nightly from 8 p.m. Exotic Malay music and dancing A must for every tourist together148 words
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WORLD NEWS | AND BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration549 1974-02-01 5 House can now summon him as witness Reuter Washington, Friday Congress yesterday brushed aside President Nixon's plea to speed up its Watergate and impeachment investigations. The House of Representees Judiciary Committee voted unanimously for a resolution, expected to be approved by full houseReuter - 549 words
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Article, Illustration217 1974-02-01 5 United Press International Washington, Friday With deep emotion and eyes sparkling, Mrs. Tricia Cox yesterday publicly defended President Nixon against Watergate and other charges and said "he hasn't done anything wrong." In a sidewalk news conference with her husband, 27-year-old Wall Street lawyerUnited Press International - 217 words
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Article30 1974-02-01 5 Rawalpindi, Friday Thirty people have been arrested following clashes between police and striking workers at the site of the gigantic Tarbela Dam project, according to an official statement30 words
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Article340 1974-02-01 5 US confident of the outcome UPI, Reuter Washington, Friday. Secretary of Btate Dr. Henry Kissinger said yesterday several Arab oil producing countries would recommend an end of the Arab oil boycott at a meeting of Middle East oil producers in Tripoli on February 14UPI, Reuter - 340 words
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313 1974-02-01 5 Cairo, Friday Government officials here said yesterday Egypt would start clearing the Suez Canal in March and clearance would be followed immediately by development of the waterway to accommodate bigger ships with the financial help of the United States and other countries. Israeli313 words
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140 1974-02-01 5 Bonn, Friday—A gunman stormed into a bank at Hllden near Dueselldorf yesterday and took four bank clerks hostage, demanding 1,500,000 marks (about $1.6 million) for their release, police said. The bank was surrounded by armed police, a spokesman said. He said the police140 words
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276 1974-02-01 5 United Press International Saigon, Friday In a surprise move, a South Vietnamese task force yesterday headed for the disputed Spratly Islands with orders from President Thieu to land and occupy the atoll group. The three-ship task force was reported under strict orders fromUnited Press International - 276 words
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Article35 1974-02-01 5 New Tort, Friday Algeria yesterday proposed a special session of the General Assembly to discuss economic relations between Industrialised and developing countries In a forum that could develop Into a world energy symposium.35 words
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Article177 1974-02-01 5 Bangkok, Friday Australian Prime Minister Cough Whitlam said last night his country sought to cooperate with the countries of SouthBast Asia In strengthening regional cooperation. This, he said, was an important part of his country's present policy of giving new emphasis to Its continuing interest in177 words
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Article, Illustration643 1974-02-01 5 ART BUCHWALD - ART BUCHWALD Los Angeles Times The country becomes more and more divided every day on whether there Is an energy crisis or not. Those who can't get petrol say there Is one but those who can get petrol say there Isn't. Whom areLos Angeles Times - 643 words
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842 1974-02-01 5 Murray Seeger - USSR From Murray Seeger Los Angeles Times Marlya Ageenkove has two years to think over the seriousness of her crime. A clerk In a bread store near Smolensk, she was sent to Jail for buying too much bread to feed herLos Angeles Times - 842 words
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574 1974-02-01 5 Jack Folsie - THAILAND From Jack Folsie Los Angeles Times The American presence in Thailand 35,000 US servicemen. 150 members of the Central Intelligence Agency and an aid mission and embassy numbering several hundred might well be "minimised," the new American ambassador here said last month. ItLos Angeles Times - 574 words
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Advertisement78 1974-02-01 5 "■vp--ELECTROLUX Model 148 with the unique' MAGN ADOR' feature-for more effective sealing <v 1 II i You're looking at a refrigerator that: I provides more effective cooling than other refrigerators maintains constant temperature level so food stays fresher, longer incurs less power costs because of super cooling I stores up78 words
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OPINION
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Article474 1974-02-01 6 January 31 is certainly not going to be forgotten for a long, long time. Even as Singapore's uniformed units were being called out to deal with the attempt to blow up Shell refineries at Pulau Bukom by four men calling themselves members of the Red Army474 words
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Article122 1974-02-01 6 'WHISPERS' by ispy It's a tortuous argument, but some Insurance firms in Hong Kong see a correlation between factory fires and the energy crisis. The manager of one Insurance company points out that plastics and textile Industries are being squeezed by raw material shortages as a122 words
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Article, Illustration1021 1974-02-01 6 Pang Cheng Lian - The day of terror was to draw the eyes of the world once more to the plight of the Palestinians... By Pang Cheng Lian Suddenly and inexplicably, two international extremist groups have chosen Singapore for their act of terrorism. At precisely 11.45 ajn. yesterday,1,021 words
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Article, Illustration876 1974-02-01 6 How Singaporeans saw the Bukom drama CIK SAEDAH. WIFE OF A SHELL EMPLOYEE AT BUKOM: "I never got to know about the Incident until past the time for my husband to come home. Even then, I thought he must876 words
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Article313 1974-02-01 6 Reuter Damascus, Friday The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine said last night it shared responsibility with the Japanese Red Army for the attempt to blow up storage tanks at an oil refinery in Singapore. A statement to this effect was issued here.Reuter - 313 words
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SPECIAL FEATURE
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Article, Illustration548 1974-02-01 7 Ismail Kassim - Boy only to please relatives FRIDAY fORUM conducted by Ismail Kassim Ismail Kassim Although family planning 1s increasingly being accepted by Singaporeans, male chauvinism remains strong. In a recent interview Prime Minister, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew said the preference for sons must be overcome if the birth548 words
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859 1974-02-01 7 Mike McGrady - By Mike McGrady Los Angeles Times You don't see it at first. Even knowing it is there, you have some difficulty locating it. It is a narrow, white box and it has been bolted to the top of a lamp post, up aboveLos Angeles Times - 859 words
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Article, Illustration670 1974-02-01 7 Now women are no more inferior to men MR. KEITH WANG and MISS JULIET AHMAD CHANG are a lucky couple as they have already decided to have only two children and the sex of their children Is not Important to them. The couple, who are670 words
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Article, Illustration264 1974-02-01 7 CIK K AM I S AH KASSIM wants the best of both worlds. She prefers sons, but would like the first-born to be a daughter. "A daughter Is very useful. She can help with the housework and look after the younger children," said Clk Kamlsah,264 words
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Advertisement56 1974-02-01 7 FOR CONVENIENT PARKING. DROP IN AT I OUR NEW SHOP AT SPECIALISTS' CENTRE! Announcing the arrival of Duty-Free Bally Shoes. Prices starting from $45.00 BALLY of Switzerland fHBS# f I t The Shop With WtelzDanis Ala MEN'S SHOP 86, HIGH STREET, STPORE 6.TEL.'2T183 Also at: HHJON HOTEL It MPEMAL HOTEL56 words
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SHOPPING
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Article, Illustration691 1974-02-01 8 tXDR music lovers, there is one of the greatest musical instruments ever invented now available on the market. This is the Stylophone, a pure electronic organ, the size and weight of a half-pound box of chocolates completely self-contained with a built-in amplifier and speaker and fully transistorised.691 words
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Advertisement172 1974-02-01 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 PCK Ovision. 2 JalanTecusan Jorooq Sirxjapore Tel 6505 7 7 NEW CLARION Auto-Reverse you can listen forever and ever Auto-Reverse stereo cassette or172 words
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TREND
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202 1974-02-01 9 Melbourne Herald David Blissett was not satisfied with the results of his wife's cashing, so he conducted a "whiteness test." But Josephine Blissett, 27, who had been washing his clothes for nine jears, was furious about the whiter than white tactics. SheMelbourne Herald - 202 words
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Article46 1974-02-01 9 Have you always wanted to learn how to make Lapis Spekeok Lapis Susu. Pandan Coconut chiffon and other delicious Indonesian cakes. If so, you can Join the Indonesian cake making course that the AEB is conducting, starting Feb. 17 at $25 per student.46 words
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Article, Illustration321 1974-02-01 9 B.L. KHOO - B.L. KHOO You cannot go wrong, fashion-wise, with a one-colour, starkly simple pantsuit or frock but mixing and matching is more fun and eyecatching. Too often however, we see a girl looking as though she had hurriedly thrown together the first things snatched from321 words
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725 1974-02-01 9 FEMALE FRONT People can react rather strangely to Inflation and almost daily price hikes. Would you believe it if I told you that a couple who are planning to marry in six months' time, are already receiving their wedding gifts? The725 words
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Article, Illustration289 1974-02-01 9 Sultry Indonesian movie star and model. Miss Atty Kusuma, who was last in Singapore to model batik fashions at the IJyatt and Tropicana. Is Back again but this time it's no busman's holiday for her. She is here on a honeymoon with her289 words
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503 1974-02-01 9 DOC X You may watch with detached amusement those ads on bad breath which show a pretty girl losing all her beaus but If you suffer from bad breath, you won't think it funny at aIL So I can well503 words
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FINANCE
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Article, Illustration159 1974-02-01 9 Share prices again turned easier on the Stock Exchange of Singapore yesterday. The market which opened sluggish closed marginally lower on a broad front. Cautious sellers hesitantly allowed prices to drift lower throughout the day. Trading was selectively spread among Industrials. Inchcape. Boustead, Cycle and Carriage, Fraser and159 words
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222 1974-02-01 9 S.V. Suppiah - By S.V. Suppiah Mr. Harry Kissin, executive chairman of the Guinness Peat group is now in Singapore on a factfinding tour of the region to study expansion possibilities for his group an organisation of international m e r chants, commodity traders and financiers. Mr.222 words
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OVERSEAS STOCK EXCHANGE PRICES
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Article406 1974-02-01 9 Stock prices drifted lower in sluggish trading yesterday on the New York Stock Exchange. The market was unable to sustain for more than an hour an opening flurry of moderate buying, much of it trigger e d by President Nixon's hints in his state of the union message406 words
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Article177 1974-02-01 9 Prices at 11.30 am. (Australian time). AOD 11 13 Allstate 09 10 Amad 04 Aurora 11 nil Do opts 01 Aust Ant 04 09 Bamboo 03 04 Beach nil 40 Bridge 166 17 Cleveland 39 42 Eastmet 09 10 Endeavour 22 23 Fllnd 20c opts unq Hastings 01V? 02177 words
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Article200 1974-02-01 9 Closing prices (In francs) yesterday. Paribas 182.50 .5C Indochlne 212 +1.50 Fonder 390 +5.10 Prlntemps 115.60 +1.10 COE 430 —5 Bull 65.10 —2.40 Royal Dutch 172.60 —.90 Mlchelln 1241 —10 Thomson 238.50 —.50 CFP 218 +6 Rhone 145.20 +3.30 Air 311 —4 BSN 1105 +24 philips 63.70 +.60 Suez200 words
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Article133 1974-02-01 9 The looming possibility of another hike In the official Bank rate pushed prices further lower yesterday morning In slow trading' on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Tadashl Sasaki. Governor of the Bank of Japan. suggested on Wednesday that the Government might tighten its grip on credit availability If corporate capital133 words
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Article83 1974-02-01 9 This service comes from the Union Bank of Switzerland. Closing price* (In francs) on the Zurich Stock Ex. change yesterday. UBS 3900 100 SBC 3460 +80 Credit Suisse 3285 Swissair B. 550 1 Swiss Relnsur. 3360 +30 Wlnterthur B. 1830 10 Zurich Insur 6650 Juvena B. 3100 —10 Nestle83 words
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Article37 1974-02-01 9 The Dow Jones closing range of stock averages yesterday on the New York Exchange. 30 industrials 865.24 (off 6.77), 20 transport 186.06 (off 0.04), 15 utilities 93.81 (off 0.86) and 65 stocks 274.18 (off 1.67).37 words
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Article171 1974-02-01 9 Franc up as slumps Reuter Paris, Friday—The US dollar slumped here yesterday as the floating French franc climbed back almost to its prefioat value. In late trading the dollar was quoted at 4.9900/5.0100 against the official commercial franc compared with an opening rate of 5.1100/1200 francs. The rate was 4.9700Reuter - 171 words
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67 1974-02-01 9 Reuter Tokyo, Friday Japan has decided to contribute a total of US$495 million to the International Development Association, the socalled second world bank, the Finance Ministry said. As a result. Japan's total investment In the organisation would be raised from the presentReuter - 67 words
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Article, Illustration196 1974-02-01 9 Mr. Eddy Goh has been appointed an executive director of Brentnall Beard St Co. iS) Pte. Ltd. He is president of the Insurance Institute of Singapore. The company has also appointed Mr. Robert Loh as development manager and Mr. Michael K.H- Tan as account manager. Mr. Khor Thiam Slew196 words
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Advertisement175 1974-02-01 9 With the new MITSUBISHI J*. washing machine you can wash,dry and wear some clothes in 20 minutes! No kidding! The Mitsubishi has a spindryer that has specially designed holes in it and such a fast speed drive, synthetic shirts. Mouses and dresses come out ready to wear/ And while it's175 words
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Article, Illustration59 1974-02-01 10 MR. JOHN TEO SAH TEE passed away on 31.1.74. Deeply missed by beloved wife Mdm. Monica Llm, sons Thomas. Dominic, Benedict, Andrew, daughters Agnes, Rose, Betty, Janet, Margaret, son-in-law Adrian Chng, Daughter-in-law Teresa Lee and two grandsons. Cortege leaving 952. Upper Buklt Tlmah Road at 3.00 p.m. on 4.2.7459 words
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SPORTS
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Article, Illustration572 1974-02-01 10 Moment of triumph for Punch Christchurch, Friday The Commonwealth Games today complete the swimming and boxing programmes, with 20 gold medals to be won in these two crowd pulling sports. African lighters are likely to take the largest share of the 11 boxingUPI radio picture - 572 words
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Article248 1974-02-01 10 Chrlstchurch, Friday. The Commonwealth Games have brought two particular thrills for Singapore's boxing coach Rezgul Oulzanl. One Is the bronze medal won by Syed Kad 1 r the llght-fly-welght. "Even when he was beaten In his semi-final, it was against a much taller opponent with a248 words
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423 1974-02-01 10 Sao Paulo, Friday Pele has warned, once again, that In the event the Brazilian Sports Federation (CBD) orders him to play on the Brazilian 1974 World Cup selection, he would quit the game Immediately. "I will confirm what I have said many423 words
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Article57 1974-02-01 10 The final of the first Inter-constituency stable tennis tournament will be played at the Gay Worid stadium on February 10 at 7.30 p.m. The teams to fight for the title are Telok Ayer, Nee Soon. Kampong Glam and Hong Lim. Free admission tickets for the final are available57 words
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Article34 1974-02-01 10 Johannesburg, Friday The Automobile Association of South Africa said yesterday that the South African Grand Prix motor race would be held on March 30 this year following receipt of government approval.34 words
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Article, Illustration288 1974-02-01 11 By SCRUTINEER Happy Melody II is still fit at nine years and should be a safe bet in Race 2 at Ipoh tomorrow. He showed good form at Kuala Lumpur recently when scoring over 9Jf In Class 3 Division 1. Taking command at the288 words
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Article2615 1974-02-01 11 GOING FORECAST: Good mm 2.30 CLASS 2 DIV 2 9F ($9,500 $6,650 to winner) 1 8260 mtz tpactal a (Chens) Teh 5 9.0 (same) one run Manaor 10 2 8098 Oracian Tunpto g (W Wearne) Allan 5 8.9 (dd +4>F Cotaman 7 I 3700 Dapoatt s2,615 words
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Article111 1974-02-01 11 SCRUTINEER DANTE EPSOM JEEP BLUE PETER Dilettante Dean Terbang Grecian Temple Altruistic Ikan Terbang Grecian Tempi# AltruMio Grecian Tempi* Race Z Happy Melody Ming Derby Banacek Cincinnati Happy Melody Ming Derby Fairy Story Banacek BM« S Foreign Exchange Jovial Jovial Easy Come Malaysia General Story Malaysia Easy Come111 words
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360 1974-02-01 11 Prom BLUE PETER Ipoh, Friday Dilettante did a splendid gallop here this morning. Ridden by apprentice Martin Sng, the five-year-old by Better Honey came away from stablemate Vagabond II in a 3f trial in 36 3/5 on good going. Amusement VII (George Podmore) beat360 words
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Article269 1974-02-01 11 London, Fri English soccer will this Saturday revert to its normal League activity after the Cup excitement of the past week and most attention will focus on the continuing battle to avoid relegation from the First Division. Norwich. Manchester United, Birmingham and West Ham are269 words
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Article469 1974-02-01 11 Lim Kee Chan - 83 entered for the Asian circuit with Lim Kee Chan Japan may not be sending some of their top golfers for this year's Asian Circuit but certainly there will be no lack in quantity. Japan will be represented by a total of 83 golfers 68 pros469 words
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Article320 1974-02-01 11 Nancy Koh - By Nancy Koh The Singapore Hockey Association have recalled the 24 Seap Games trainees to make early preparations for the Asian Games In September. The players are: Sharlfl Amir an, 8. Lachumanan (Police), Ng Hoi Kah, Surajan, Bhuplnder 81ngh, O. de Criz, I. Holm berg,320 words
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Article, Illustration577 1974-02-01 11 Syed Hussein of Culture became the first champion of the Ministries' individual badminton tournament at Linden Drive last night. Hussein, 20. baffled Education's Watt Yam Seng with his devastating smashes, courtcraft and keen anticipation in 23 minutes of power-play. Packing577 words
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Article41 1974-02-01 11 New York, Friday.— Billle Jean King, plagued by first service faults throughout her match with Kerry Harris, managed to beat her Australian opponent 0-0. 4-6, 6-3 to advance to the quarter-finals of the Virginia Slims tennis tournament of Washington.41 words
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Advertisement108 1974-02-01 10 DIST. 25 WOODLANDS OARDEN single-storey semidetached house 3 bedrooms, servant's room. 4,400/ 8,400 sq. ft. $130,000/ $150,000. Tor particulars. please call Singapore Housing Management Pte. Ltd. Tel: *****2 S pore Mil LH ANY PROBLEMS In vacating lands quarters? Contact K. 8.8. Enterprise. Tel: *****1 S'pore. 5 i 1 fl.lH.il' i'i-11108 words
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Advertisement313 1974-02-01 10 REQUIRED COUNTER Male/ Female sales aaslstants for Shoe Company Experience not necessary Good salary offered Phone: *****2 for Interview. TWO FLUFFY MALE POMERANIAN Puppies 8 weeks old. SKC Registered. View 183-B. Jalan Pellkat. S'pore 19 or Tel: *****4 S'pore. LADIES/ GENTLEMEN at yoilr place. Facial 110, head massage $5 body313 words
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Advertisement288 1974-02-01 10 «-V «-V «B IPWEW CAIM IPIR!^XQRY:;s Where you can buy your next new car in Singapore CHAMPION MOTORS (S) PTE. LTD. 304 O-chard Rood, Singapore 9. Tel: *****1. MODELS: 1.3 Super 1.6 Super, 1600 CT Junior, 2000 Berlina. 2000 GT Veloee 2000 GTV Spider. CITY MOTORS (S) PTE. LTD., 28288 words
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Advertisement171 1974-02-01 11 San Marco HF7OOs with additive printing and diffused lighting system incorporates Non-Fade Dichoric fitters. Designed with separate Balance and Correction controls. Built for most makes of colour and black-and-white papers. Technical Data Roll Widths: 9mm (3H") to 20cm (8") Roll Length: 100 m (300') maximum Negative Size: 18x24mm to 6x9cm171 words
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Article43 1974-02-01 12 AH FOOK: Thank god no one was hurt in the Bukom blasts yesterday. Let's hope the hostages are safe. MEI UN: The quicker the terrorists are given safe passage out the better. We can't risk .having bombers near the oil tanks.43 words
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Article148 1974-02-01 12 TODAY Is Friday. February 1, the 32nd day of 1974 with 333 to follow. THE MOON Is between Its first quarter and full phase. THE MORNING STAR is Venus. THE EVENING STARS are Mercury, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. Those born on this date are under the sign of Aquarius.148 words
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Advertisement62 1974-02-01 12 It's the weekend. Don't forget your Kodak Film. Department Sloe Now on our Ground and Ist floors shoe departments- 'A A r V iz) I mooth Houm. 1 Shemoo W«y, S<ngaporc 1, Tel *****2 After 5 p.m. Tel ***** &*XW Houfi from 10.30 «.m ID p.m DAILY FR£E PAftKING thm62 words
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Advertisement124 1974-02-01 12 FRIG AST CUTLERY The Ambassador of Danish Art TAKE ANOTHER LOOK AT Saw FRIGAST 30 YEARS UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTEE u m m. mr. Savoy offers a superior beauty, modern in design with an air of tradition. Every piece is a luxuriously hand finished work of art designed by the prominent Danish124 words
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Miscellaneous841 1974-02-01 12 RADIO SINGAPORE S 3.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by FOR THE FAMILY: A magazine series presented In Chinese 3.30 DIARY OF EVENTS (C) 3.35 LOVE IS A MANY S P L ENDOURED THING: Daytime serial on the trials and tribulations of three families in San Franclsco. Chock Connors in Thrill Seekers841 words
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Miscellaneous762 1974-02-01 12 BACK PAGE This is WENDY WONG who was voted Belle of the Week in the fifth week of our competition. A sporting type. Wendy is a bowling and badminton fan. BELLS m :yma!a YASHICA One Belle of the Week finalist will appear on this pace every day from Monday, Jan.762 words
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Miscellaneous1624 1974-02-01 12 AT THE CINEMA with EDGAR KOH CLEOPATRA JONES: Tamara Dobson creating an upset among the black heroes of the current Harlem flicks as she single handedly takes on ruthless dopepushers in the ghettoes, having her vendetta against the leather-clad, exploitative Shelley Winters. A bigger production than the rest, it is1,624 words
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