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Title Section22 1974-05-13 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Monday evening, May 13, 1974 No. 1023 Price 20 cents M.C. (P) 20/74 NEwSsATION SINGAPORE MONDAY, MAY 13, 197422 words
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Article, Illustration369 1974-05-13 1 ...but it was not a goal —and super Singapore take a bow for a great win These dramatic sequence p i c t u res (above) vividly recapture the controversial moment of suspense for over 45.000 people last night during the vital Malaysia Cup matchPictures by Ali Yuseff, Jerry Seh - 369 words
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410 1974-05-13 1 Yugoslav residents fear to return home Belgrade, Monday Thousands of people fled from their homes In panic last night when the Southern Yugoslav city of Skoplje was hit by a strong earthquake. The Yugoslav news agency, Tanjug, said there were no immediate details of410 words
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Article290 1974-05-13 1 Reuter Jerusalem, Monday Dr. Henry Kissinger and Israeli leaders last night reported progress towards a Golan Heights disengagement agreement. and said the US envoy and the Israeli Cabinet would meet today. After almost three boon of talks with Dr. Kissinger at Premier Oolda Me It's office,Reuter - 290 words
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Article71 1974-05-13 1 Selective trading marked the Stock exchange of Singapore this morning. BUSINESS DONE: City Dev. (1) 1.25, (1) 1.27. (4) 128. 8. Darby (4) 3.96. U.O. (5) 3.96, (1) 5.94. Haw Par (1) 2.96, (33) 2.94, (14) 2.95. D.BJS. (3) 2.89, (6) 2.87, (13) 2.88. M. Credit (4)71 words
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Article66 1974-05-13 1 Pari*, Monday Finance Minister Valery discard D*estalng has opened up a three per cent lead over Socialist leader Francois Mitterrand In the French presidential race following their televised debate last Friday. According to the first opinion poll taken after the debate, Mr. Oiscard D'estalng will get66 words
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Article13 1974-05-13 1 Police reported 115 accidents yesterday. Four were serious and two fatal.13 words
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Article23 1974-05-13 1 Hong Kong, Monday.— China yesterday warned South Korea that Its fishing boats must immediately stop interfering with Chinese fishermen.23 words
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143 1974-05-13 1 More and more prises are being offered to the winner of the New Nation-Lufthansa World Gap Contest, making it traly a dream trip for two. Here Is what yon will get if yon come oat tops in the Grand Finals: Double return air143 words
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Article26 1974-05-13 1 Madrid, Monday. King Hussein of Jordan arrived here yesterday for a two-day state visit to Spain amid tight security precautions at Madrid's Barajas Airport.26 words
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Advertisement80 1974-05-13 1 Twn to Pat* 11- To help you come up smiling the morningafter the night before 4* 1 3S> m w Too much drink and too little sleep, and you might wake up feeling awful. Be smart. Take one or two AlkaSeltzer tablets dissolved in water before you go to bed.80 words
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Advertisement55 1974-05-13 1 MINOLTA MEANS BE TTE R PIOURf S Jeffrey Low's report: Page 11 Now serving the garden city... JAL's 747 Garden Jet I i. /A >r r Departing Singapore for Tokyo via Bangkok every Tuesday and Thursday at 9.00 am. Wfe never forget how important you are. JAPAN AIR UNES^mZ Anson55 words
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Miscellaneous12 1974-05-13 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook between 1 p.m. and 8 P®. today—Occasional showers.12 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article268 1974-05-13 2 Price gap small Singapore motorists will find It unprofitable to cross the Causeway to fill up their tanks following the increase in petrol prices announced by the Malaysian Government last week. The difference between the price of premium petrol is only 13 cents268 words
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Article69 1974-05-13 2 A staff nurse, Cik Tengku Durlah binte Saharaom, 38, told police she was robbed of Jewellery worth $610 in a lift at Henderson Crescent at 3.30 p.m. yesterday. She was returning home after a wedding reception when a young man followed her into the lift. He pointed69 words
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Article59 1974-05-13 2 The Government has acquired more than five acres of land belonging to the Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation in Mandal for the Bukit Mandal booster station and water towers project. The land is in the rural zone. Last week, the Government also acquired more than 50 acres of59 words
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241 1974-05-13 2 Setron Limited has received orders for 500 colour television sets from dealers who attended their convention last week. This figure was released by Mr. S. K. Huang, general manager of the company. He said: "Part of the reason for the high orders was241 words
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Article, Illustration158 1974-05-13 2 A large crowd watched as the dismembered body of Madam Kwek Lee Ehg, 53, was carried into a hearse in Upper Perak Road on Saturday evening. The two bundles contained pieces of the woman's torso. This was the follow-up to the police Investigations earlier that morning after158 words
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Article307 1974-05-13 2 An all-time record of 4878 marriages in January An all-time record of 4878 marriages were solemnised at the Registry of Marriages in January. Of this, 4668 marriages were between Chinese couples, 150 betweep Indian couples, 15 between couples in the other ethnic groups, and 45 were inter-marri-ages.307 words
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Article184 1974-05-13 2 The Singapore Tourist Promotion Board Is hosting the Singapore Conference Seminar, to promote Singapore as a convention centre, which began at the Regional English Language Centre today. About 30 British and European top-level executives of international organisations and corporations are attending the three-day seminar. Hie184 words
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Article29 1974-05-13 2 Three men forced a welder, Mr. Lau Sooi Cheng, 22, into a car in Home Road on Saturday, and robbed him of $180 in cash and valuables.29 words
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Article, Illustration315 1974-05-13 2 LIM KOK ANN - CHESS SY LIM KOK ANN Alphonsus Chia, 15, who finished third in the 26th championship, took one look at the challenge trophy and told Prof. Lim Kok Ann the first winner in 1946 beside him: "I shall collect It one day." Alphonsus315 words
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Article280 1974-05-13 2 The public can help speed up the delivery of mall by using standard size envelopes for their letters, according to Acting Postmaster General Mr. Wong Lee Hoong. And as the postal services become Increasingly mechanised the need for using standard size envelopes become even more important, he280 words
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Article24 1974-05-13 2 Dr. Tham Seong Chee will speak on Youth and Recreation at the ftfacpher so n Community Centre on May 24 at 8 pan.24 words
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164 1974-05-13 2 The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has urged cat owners to sterilise their pets. In its latest Monthly Letter, it said: "About 8000 cats and kittens had to be destroyed last year. SPCA staff have been collecting 50 to 60 cats164 words
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Article131 1974-05-13 2 The Port of Singapore Authority's flreflghtlng boats were this morning still fighting the flames inside the pilgrim ship, Malaysia Klta, as It lay on its port side off Katong. Tongues of flames could still be seen below the deck of the ahlp which caught Are131 words
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Article137 1974-05-13 2 The Singapore Metrication Board has invited daching manufacturers to submit their prototypes to the Board before June 1. This invitation follows a move by the Board to replace the existing daching as it Is calibrated in katls and tahils. A working committee has explored the137 words
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Article35 1974-05-13 2 Housewife Madam Yaw Moy Dian, 33, told police a man on a bicycle snatched a gold chain with a Jade pendant worth $600 at the Junction of Lorang 24 and Geylang Road yesterday.35 words
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Miscellaneous221 1974-05-13 2 NEW NATION CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Glide along 5 Fictional deer 10 Army meal 14 Of aircraft: Prefix 15 Hamburger trim 16 Con 17 Actor 19 Old English coin 20 Musical group 21 Completely 23 Fish dish 24 In other times 25 Reporters 29 Jason, for one 33 Jot 34 Game221 words
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WORLD NEWS
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155 1974-05-13 3 Belfast, Monday Becurlty officials said yesterday 19 people were Injured in a weekend wave or incendiary bombs across Northern Ireland At Londonderry, British army troops neutralised a 200 lb (90 kg) bomb planted at the weekend, the army said. In Belfast, security155 words
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Article, Illustration580 1974-05-13 3 Polls: Majority want him out Washington, Monday The rising clamour for President Nixon's impeachment was fuelled yesterday by two public opinion polls showing 49 per cent and 53 per cent in favour of the President's impeachment and removal from office. The surveys were disclosed amidUPI radio picture - 580 words
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Article33 1974-05-13 3 New York, Monday.— President Anwar Sadat of Egypt said In an interview with Time Magazine yesterday "I am Kd that for the first in 40 years we have no concentration camps."33 words
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Article113 1974-05-13 3 Lusaka, Monday—President Kenneth Kaunda of Zambia broke down and wept yesterday as he attacked apartheid at a meeting of 500 African church leaders. The 50-year-old leader, a deeply religious man, wept for almost five minutes during his opening speech to f .he third assembly of the113 words
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178 1974-05-13 3 Rome. Monday Italians yesterday voted In a topsy-turvy referendum in which they have to vote "110" if they are in favour of divorce or "yes" if they are against. Confusion was widespread as more than million voters flocked to the polling stations178 words
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Article375 1974-05-13 3 United Press International Washington, Monday— A new study of comparative naval power in the Indian Ocean by the Congressional Research Service shows that the Soviet Union has acquired a vast advantage over the US there since 1969. The study was published on Saturday by RepublicanUnited Press International - 375 words
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Article16 1974-05-13 3 Athens, Monday. Former Vice President Spiro Agnew arrived here yesterday on a "business" trip.16 words
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Article, Illustration227 1974-05-13 3 UPI, Reuter Peking, Monday. An Indian diplomat walked out of a banquet honouring Pakistan Prime Minister Zulfikar All Bhutto last night during a speech in which the Vice Premier of China declared firm support for Pakistan. The walkout came during a speech byUPI, Reuter - 227 words
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229 1974-05-13 3 Mozambique, Monday. —Thousands of angry White settlers massed outside the Governor's palace here last night to protest to Portugal's Chief of Staff about peace terms offered to African Guerrillas. There were cries from the crowd of "arms, arms" and "down with Frellmo" as General229 words
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Article102 1974-05-13 3 Sydney, Monday A document signed by 85 Christian church leaders urging their followers to vote Labour in Saturday's general election has drawn strong criticism from ot*her churchmen. The Catholic Bishop of Sale, Victoria, Bishop Fox said yesterday: "It would be disastrous if the Socialist Labour government102 words
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Article119 1974-05-13 3 San Francisco, Monday The father of kidnapped heiress Patricia Hearst said yesterday he wasn't surprised by reports that his daughter's abductors have tied a blindfold over her eyes. The Federal Bureau of Investigation earlier refused comment on reports that a Specially trained dog indicated the blindfold119 words
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300 1974-05-13 3 Reuter New Delhi, Monday— The Indian government has claimed a marked Improvement In the movement of passenger and goods trains on the strike bound national railways. "A major breakthrough In goods movement to and from Bombay has taken place, and freight operations In and aroundReuter - 300 words
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Advertisement66 1974-05-13 3 Always insist on Napoleon sunglasses and frames for that new, smart look. Obtainable at all leading optical shops in Singapore and Malaysia. A WIDE RANGE OF SUNGLASSES AND FRAMES ARE AVAILABLE cTTi by shopping at Garments Supermarket LGO2A, SPECIALISTS' CENTRE BASEMENT,SINGAPORE 9. the new conception in shopping for gents, ladies66 words
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Article, Illustration580 1974-05-13 4 EDGAR KOH - CINEMA vr EDGAR KOH C I N DERELLA LIBERTY directed by Mark Rydell, with James Caan, Marsha Mason, Kirk Calloway and Ell Wallach (Orchard: next change). "Well, a sucker Is born every minute," would likely be a masculinlst's response to580 words
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Article, Illustration423 1974-05-13 4 Jennifer Schoon - Peita comes from a famous family too Jennifer Schoon Peita Toppano is much more than Just a lovely face atop a slim beautiful body—she has loads of talent to boot. All this combined with a free outgoing nature, sunny smile and an impish sort423 words
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Article, Illustration900 1974-05-13 4 Florence Tan - By Florence Tan As a little girl, Pllita Corrales had a most unusual ambition. "I actually wanted to be a circus acrobat" she recalled. "You see, one of my favourite games when was young was climbing trees and swinging from900 words
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362 1974-05-13 4 Melbourne Herald The more privileged a Kl the earlier she is ely to reach puberty. For more than 100 yean, girls have been maturing some three years earlier than they did In the past. And puuerty In boys Is now taking place two yearsMelbourne Herald - 362 words
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Article303 1974-05-13 4 Tons of books on board flume's diary HERE is good news for all book lovers. The floating library Logos is In Singapore again. And along with it are tons and tons of books from all over the world. The Logos, owned by Educational Book Exhibits303 words
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Advertisement102 1974-05-13 4 Continental Body-Hugger suits your lifestyle. Put on a bold front with Continental Body-Hugger. Feel it stretch with your every movement, yet always hugging for that figure-flattering fit. In a wide range of attractive colours and prints. Continental Bodyhugger goes everywhere, indoors and outdoors... fashion-right for the active lifestyle. V. m102 words
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Advertisement326 1974-05-13 4 JUMBO TOURS SIA 747 HONGKONG/ KOWLOON 8 DAYS 1995 HONGKONG/' BANGKOK 8 DAYS SIOSO 18/5 1/6. 3/6 5/6 HONGKONG/ TAIWAN/ HUALEIN (Alishan) 8 OAYS $1295 HONGKONG/ JAPAN, TAIWAN, HUALEIN (Alishan) 12 DAYS $1875 18/5. 1/6, 3/6. 5/6 Lowest Fares to London Europe 6 flights BANGKOK/ HONGKONG (Macau) 8 DAYS $895326 words
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OPINION
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Article422 1974-05-13 6 Economic considerations had Drompted the Labour Government in 1968 to announce a shock decision to pull out its forces east of Suez, including those in Singapore but excluding those in Hong Kong and Brunei by March 1971. So it is hardly surprising that Mr.422 words
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'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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Article53 1974-05-13 6 The most Interesting dish in town, I hear, is a $150 soup called Buddha Jumps Over the Wall being offered by one Chinese restaurant. Why the name? "It's supposed to be so good," one friend who has tried it said, "that Buddha would even Jump over a53 words
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Article80 1974-05-13 6 Having the right contacts is always useful, even when it is a matter of shopping in the market. A colleague knows someone who Is helping to sell fish balls in the market. Everytime he wants to buy some fish balls, he starts by asking "How are80 words
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Article102 1974-05-13 6 The intention was undoubtedly good, but the result was quite the opposite. A group of seminarians who had been attending a conference at Oxford, England, were taking a coach ride back to the university town after seeing a plav at Stratford-upon-Avon. It was a beautiful moonlight102 words
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Article, Illustration1174 1974-05-13 6 Alex Josey - Art the high expenses diverted to the building iptf i o—nttj's aimed tones really justified? This is the question Alex Jose? poses today. To answer this «uestion, however, one mast first decide on the likelihood of war. What an the prospects of war? The possession of1,174 words
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Letters
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Article280 1974-05-13 6 G. KRISHNAN - G. KRISHNAN In the last few weeks the people of Singapore, have been treated to the screaming headlines of daring, daylight robbery in our Jewellery shops, gruesome murders of visitors in our glittering hotel rooms and the innumerable slaylngs on our roads. It Is not unthinkable that280 words
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Article97 1974-05-13 6 I am an applicant for admission to a part-time course in the Polytechnic. I possess GCE "O" and M A" level passes in Physics. To my surprise, I have been asked to sit the Polytechnic Entrance Test. If I understand the prospectus correctly, the Entrance Test97 words
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Article113 1974-05-13 6 YAP SOON HOE - YAP SOON HOE Secretary, Bus Services Reorganisation Committee, Singapore, I I refer to the letter by Commuter Ang (NN, 17.4.74) requesting for a bus service from MacPherson Estate to Thomson/Upper Thomson Road via Jalan Toa Payoh, Kim Keat Road and Balestler Road. Commuter Ang would appreciate113 words
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Article97 1974-05-13 6 TAN BAN HUAT - TAN BAN HUAT Public Relations Officer, Hooting and Development Board, Singapore. S. Please refer to your report about a heap of building debris at the lift entrance on the Bth floor of Block 18, Holland Drive. We wish to Inform that the building debris referred to has97 words
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Article187 1974-05-13 6 B.S. R - B.S.R. When the P.CJ. decided to use one meter for the consumption of domestic electricity whether lighting or power, the block system was Introduced. Now with the energy crisis the P.U.B. bills since March 1974 have In red print Save Electricity. However if this Is the aim, the187 words
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Article166 1974-05-13 6 K. M - K.M. I regularly go for an early morning walk around Katong. The number of dogs that one comes across along the road Is frightening. Some of them are obviously strays, but a majority of them appear to have been let out by owners for exercise.166 words
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Article64 1974-05-13 6 The design and layout of 5-room HDB flats is well planned as seen from completed projects. But may I comment that the bathroom door which directly faces the dining room is very unsightly. Could modifications please be made to the flats that are coming up In Telok64 words
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640 1974-05-13 6 Michael Getler - From Michael Getler Washington Post While sales of expensive American military equipment to oil-rich Persian Gulf countries—especially Iran are booming, they may also be driving up the price of imported oil as those countries seek still higher revenues 'to pay for their expanding arsenals.Washington Post - 640 words
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433 1974-05-13 6 excerpts from editorials Straits Times (Malaysia) Milestones measure the journey, but are not necessarily tributes to progress. "Hie Jakarta conference of the Foreign Ministers of the five members of the Association of South-East Asian Nations. Is certainly another milestone, described by one Minister as theStraits Times (Malaysia) - 433 words
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213 1974-05-13 6 Asahi Shimbun - Asahi Shimbun As a result of the French president election Sunday, Socialist leader Francois Mitterrand and independent conservative Valery Giscard d'Bstaing are to fight it out for the French presidency in a two-man runoff scheduled for May 19. Gaullist candidate Jacques Chaban Delmas213 words
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Advertisement151 1974-05-13 6 with neauliQLL Rl6 The hand camera of the professionals. The perfect instrument for the new style movie-makers. The ease with which the Beaulieu R. 16 can be handled to caputre an incident the instant it happens makes it so well suited to reporting work,it is used by the top European151 words
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SPECIAL FEATURE
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Article, Illustration1185 1974-05-13 7 Florence Tan - Beginning 2-part series by Florence Tan Why they take the death dive... A frantic '999' call—and then an ambulance races to the scene. It's another... Florence Tan Every week we read about people wlio, defeated by the challenges and agonies of llving,end their lives by committing suicide. Are they1,185 words
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Article550 1974-05-13 7 Nearly every week newspapers carry stories of suicides or attempted suicides. Often there are pictures of the victims and interviews with relatives and friends. Of coarse, sometimes the reports are given little prominence. Bat where there is intense tragedy and drama, lone accounts are normal. Just550 words
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Article, Illustration527 1974-05-13 7 Studies have shown that 60 to 80 per cent of the people who commit suicide announce their Intentions beforehand, and they can therefore be persuaded to cons 1 d er constructive, alternative solutions. There is no doubt that suicides can be prevented. But the527 words
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Advertisement27 1974-05-13 7 BIG DEPT. STORE FOR BIG COMMUNITY TOARAYOH EMPORIUM PTE LIMITED 674. LORON6 4. TOA PAYOH (BLK. 19?) TEL: *****2 *****0. OPEN DAILY: 10 «jn. to 10 p.m.27 words
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Advertisement292 1974-05-13 7 The Adler Desktops So good, we guarantee them for two years! A Consistent reliability proven in actual use all over the world. That's what makes us so confident about our machines. So confident, we guarantee them not for six months, but for two years! During which time, we'll service your292 words
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TREND AND BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration222 1974-05-13 8 ANGELA LOKE - ANGELA LOKE Many years ago, choosing materials to complement the skin seemed a common sight at textile shops. This Is less noticeable nowadays. The younger generation seem little bothered if colours don't match their complexions as long as the texture of the material and style ofPicture: STEVEN C.T. LEE - 222 words
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Article209 1974-05-13 8 Dear Ros,. I am so worried about my Job that my health has been adversely affected. I have just completed my probation but I have not been confirmed yet and I far that I may be sacked or my probation extended because my supervisor is displeased with209 words
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Article, Illustration280 1974-05-13 8 Dear Ros, I think I have fallen in love with my Arab neighbour but I am unsure of his feelings towards me. I am 17 and he is 23. I have known him for over three years. I address him as uncle. He280 words
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217 1974-05-13 8 Dear Ros, My romance with my cousin is distracting me from my studies. I am sitting for the OCE advance level exam this Sear and find it very ard to concentrate. I was a serious student until we met at the beginning217 words
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240 1974-05-13 8 Dear Ros, I feel guilty about an Infatuation I have for a boy who is studying in a neighbouring school, yet, I would like very much to know him i am 16. I don't have the courage to approach him partly because I am a240 words
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318 1974-05-13 8 Dear Ros, My father's overprotective and possessive attitude Is making my sister and I very unhappy. I am 19 and she Is 24. He has never allowed us to mix around with anyone except our relatives. W e stay at home318 words
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Article1028 1974-05-13 8 R. Muntu - INDONESIA SOUTH-EAST ASIA REPORT From R. Muntu Iu the fiscal year 1973/74, which ended on March 31, Indonesia's Inflation rate was 47 per cent, reportedly the highest In the world with the exception of Chile In the chaotic post-Allende period. And although Jakarta officials were quick1,028 words
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936 1974-05-13 8 B. Roaquillo - MARCOS NEEDS AMERICAN PRESENCE IN PACIFIC Dm mnaurr nrnjmwts From B. Roaquillo President Marcos of the Philippines disclosed In a speech marking the 32nd anniversary of the fall of Bataan that the Philippine government had entered Into a contract with the US govvernment for936 words
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332 1974-05-13 8 Alan Dawson - From Alan Dawson United Press International The rate of North Vietnamese troop Infiltration Into the south has more than doubled since the beginning of 1974, government military sources said yesterday. The sources said Intelligence officers have estimated that more than 52.000 North Vietnamese troopsUnited Press International - 332 words
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Advertisement206 1974-05-13 8 THE oECHANRM ORGANISATION presents the cdax/id mcpr~ r- is collection of jewellery for the Ist time in Asia. DAVID-MORRrS, a name that ranks with Asprey, Gairard, Cartier, Tiffany's, Bucheron, and other equally famous jewellers. If you are one of the fortunate few who have visited the elegant DAVID MORRIS Rooms206 words
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MOTORING
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510 1974-05-13 9 Jim Watkins - But the future still uncertain MOTORING 1 Jim Watkins After a disastrous start to the year when sales fell to an all-time low in January and February following the new tax increases, things have apparently begun to recover a little in the motor510 words
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414 1974-05-13 9 Having spent the last few weeks searching unsuccessfully throughout Singapore for an aerosol tyre inflator I was delighted to receive a telephone call asking me to attend a demonstration of one of the latest of these very ingenious and time saving devices. Essentially it consists414 words
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Article, Illustration675 1974-05-13 9 Le Chiu San - [MOTOR-CVClfl Le Chiu San Recently I was Invited to try the new Vespa Sprint V, luckily at a most appropriate time, during the five rainiest days of April. i I must confess that I am basically a motor- cyclist and not675 words
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FINANCE
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SHARE ROUND-UP
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Article513 1974-05-13 9 Sapplying this service are the Alfemene Bank of Nederland N.V., the Commersbank of West Germany, the Union Bank of Switzerland, the Credit Lyonnais of France, Banco di Roma of Italy, the Lloyds Bank International Limited and DBS-Dai wa Securities International Limited. Roundup of stock markets for the week ending513 words
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Article205 1974-05-13 9 International air fares may be jacked up by four per cent in July. Japan Airlines has already taken the initiative in asking for the increase. It has applied to the Japanese Government to increase fares on its South-East Asian, Australian and trans-Paci-fic205 words
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Article172 1974-05-13 9 Activity on the equity market increased while prices showed an irregular trend. Upon the news of Mr. Brandt's resignation, prices moved up. Later, profit-taking set In not the least influenced by the imposition of import restrictions of some Common Market countries. Commerzbank index: 591 602 597 590,70. In the172 words
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Article567 1974-05-13 9 Equities started the week by drifting downon small selling. Their decline accelerated on Tuesday, on the news that the engineering union was calling a national strike In protest against the sequestration of union funds by the National Industrial Relations Court in order to pay a flne ordered by that567 words
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Article228 1974-05-13 9 The Italian Stock Exchange registered a negative performance during this week, on the way of the previous week's downtrend. All the sessions registered a continuous decline, particularly on Monday (-3 per cent) and Thursday (-2.4 per cent) when heavy losses characterised the market, even if the volume of sales228 words
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Article183 1974-05-13 9 The market finally reopened on Thursday after a six-week closure something never seen before. In view of the political circumstances and the technical factors (l.e. accumulation of Imperative selling orders), the first day of dealing did not really give grounds for pessimism. The technical and political factors will continue183 words
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Article288 1974-05-13 9 The bull market Is continuing with largescale stocks gaining momentum. Steels are representative of largesized stocks. Out of total 873 companies listed on the first section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, steel companies number 34 (below 40 per cent). But they constitute 5 per cent In terms of market288 words
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405 1974-05-13 9 United Press International Washington, Monday The key to India's chances of avoiding a severe food pinch late this year lies with the summer monsoon rains expected early next month, an Agricult u re Department specialist said yesterday. If the monsoon Is poor,United Press International - 405 words
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Article71 1974-05-13 9 Bonn, Monday Farm Ministers from the ninemember Common Market meet today in Bad Wlessee, the small South Bavarian lakeside resort, for talks which could vitally affect the future of the EECs embattled common agriculture policy. Their Informal twoday meeting comes less than a week after71 words
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Article474 1974-05-13 9 The downtrend observed in preceding weeks continued during the period under review and the Zurich stock market again closed lower compared with the previous week. Buying Interest was almost totally absent, so even modest selling pressure led to lower quotations. The subscription results for the federal bond issue of474 words
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Article228 1974-05-13 9 OVERSEAS I STOCK J Prices at 11 SO ajn. (Australian time): Aberleen susp. Do opts susp AOD 07 08 Allstate 10 12 Amad 03 04 Aurora 11 nil Do opts nil 00% Aust Ant 08 10 Bamboo 03 03 Beach nil 30 Bounty susp. Bridge 14 16 Cleveland 48228 words
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Advertisement214 1974-05-13 9 Instaf a B Cooker Hood Removes cooking fumes end greese at source right over the cooker, recirculates filtered and purified air. Detachable, easy-clean drip tray. Bright overhead light with glass diffuser to illuminate contents of pots and pans. Finger-tip controls for motor and light. Pilot light to show when motor214 words
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SPORTS
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Article, Illustration336 1974-05-13 10 Bfiion>Mjr moved up at the 4f to take the lead from Gallant Son. Stwuci!? was well clear at the home turn, with MtUwnl closing In. Hot Money made up ground Seasonably ran on strongly to win by three lengths from MaUsani. Third was336 words
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Article692 1974-05-13 10 r 3 POS'i SGRIPTI by [SCRUTINEER! y Consortium will be hard to beat next time out. Racing after a long spell, he ran a splendid second to President's Adviser at Ipoh yesterday. Bmartly into stride he made a breakaway with Ovation. They were four lengths clear of692 words
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Article, Illustration715 1974-05-13 11 JEFFREY LOW - Gamble pays off in victory over S'gor By JEFFREY LOW The Are of hope was burning brightly again last night when Singapore beat Selangor 2-1 in a Malaysia Cup tie at the National Stadium. To stop the Cup holders' unbeaten run of 10 matchesPicture by SULAIMAN ISMAIL - 715 words
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Article309 1974-05-13 11 Uk lAIM 74 Santiago, Monday Ireland scored the first victory of their South American soccer tour here last night, beating Chile's provisional World Cup team 2-1. The scorers were Hand (43rd minute) and Conway (87th) for Ireland and Valdes (86th) for Chile. Ireland have309 words
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387 1974-05-13 11 London, Monday—England allrounder Chris Old followed up his century for Yorkshire against the Indian cricketers on Saturday, by helping to shoot the touring team out for 102 runs at Bradford yesterday. Old, who started the Indian collapse by taking two wickets overnight,387 words
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102 1974-05-13 11 New York, Monday.-— Ivory Crockett of Peoria, Illinois, set a world record of nine seconds for 160 yards at Knoxville last nifht bettering by 6.1 see. the mark first set by Bob Hayes in 1963. Five other sprinters equalled Hayes' record of102 words
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Article71 1974-05-13 11 New York, Monday US Major League baseball games: National League Montreal 3 St. Louis 1; New York 6 Chicago 3; Ban Francisco 8 Atlanta 7; Houston 4 Cincinnati 2; Phlladephla 3 Pittsburgh 1; Los Angeles 9 San Diego 6. American League Boston 8 Detroit 5; Oakland 471 words
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Article42 1974-05-13 11 Brussels, Monday. Emerson Flttlpaldl of Brazil In a McLaren fought off a strong lastlap challenge from the Ferrari of Niki Lauda of Austria to win the Belgian formula One Grand Prix motor race by a hair's breadth at Nivelles yesterday.42 words
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Article371 1974-05-13 11 Eric Cooper - SQUASH by Eric Cooper "Hie Dona players from Len Alexander's courts at Bssendon, Australia arrived In Singapore lasf Friday and have already played matches against SAFSA and the Police. They lost both. Len, whose party visited here last year, was unable to make the trip, so371 words
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Advertisement584 1974-05-13 11 4 s M 2 JJ* *#n# WE n s 3f r w»: WEEK, FOUR, MONDAY 13. WORLD CUP CONTEST NEW NATION Lufthansa THE RULES AND WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO 1. The contest will run from April 22 to June 1. 2. From Monday to Friday, for the first five584 words
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Article149 1974-05-13 12 TODAY is Monday, May 13. the 133rd day of 1974 with 232 to follow. THE MOON la approaching Its last quarter. THE MORNING STARS are Mercury, Venus and Jupiter. THE EVENING STARS are Mars and Saturn. Those born on this date are under the sign of Taurus. British composer149 words
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Article62 1974-05-13 12 AH FOOK: Well done, Singapore. You have once again proved the soccer pundits WRONG by surprising mighty Selangor with a 2-1 win. Keep it up. MEI LIN: Don't let this victory get to your head and think the world is at your feet Now prove the pundits RIGHT62 words
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Article, Illustration93 1974-05-13 12 There is nothing wrong in being too ambitious, says Penang-bom Miss Betty Ooi. In fact, experience has taught her that ambition is necessary for success. A sales promotion officer at the Southern Restaurant and Nightclub, Betty, 26, said: "My ambition is93 words
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Page 12 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous998 1974-05-13 12 RADIO SINGAPORE 5 3.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by SIRUVAR POONGA (T)—A locally produced show to cater for young children. 3.25 DIARY OF EVENTS (T) 5.30 LOVE IS A MANY 8 P L E NDOCKED. THING Daytime serial on the trials and tribulations of three families in San Francisco. 8.50 MAGAZINE998 words
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Miscellaneous897 1974-05-13 12 THE SEVEN-UPS: Roy Schelder takes over from Gene Hackman and Clint Eastwood as a relentless cop. head of a dirty tricks squad which comes Into a life-and-death struggle with the Mafia In mean New York; a fast-paced suspense thriller—even the compulsory car chase is exciting. Odeon: 1.30, 4. 8.30, 9.30.897 words
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Miscellaneous569 1974-05-13 12 YOUR LUCKY STAR IF ITS YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are a persistent individual whose loyalty to people and to causes may be something of a legend by the time you have reached maturity. Once you have become friends with others, once you have espoused some cause or other, nothing569 words
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