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Title Section25 1974-05-16 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Thursday evening, May 16, 1974 No. 1026 Price 20 cents M.C. (P) 20/74 NEWmTION 1 V~ —-jgr SINGAPORE THURSDAY, MAY 16, 197425 words
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Article, Illustration1007 1974-05-16 1 Children trapped as Israelis storm school UPI, Reuter Tel Aviv, Thursday Sixteen Israeli children were killed and 70 wounded yesterday when Israeli troops stormed a school where three Arab guerrillas were holding 90 children at gunpoint. The three guerrillas who had threatened toUPI, Reuter; UFI radio picture. - 1,007 words
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Article426 1974-05-16 1 Reuter Washington. Thursday President Nixon. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and the Senate all condemned the Palestinian guerrilla attack yesterday on a school in northern Israel. Mr. Nixon's spokesman said: "We believe violence such as this will serve no cause but to undermine the prospectsReuter - 426 words
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Article599 1974-05-16 1 Bharathi Mohan - By Bharathi Mohan Esso petrol dealers have threatened a complete shutdown of all their 41 station s throughout Singapore to back their demand for higher commissions from the oil company. "We will Inform the Esso company of our action soon." said Mr. Johnny Llm, the vicepresident of599 words
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Article, Illustration312 1974-05-16 1 Gruerrilla attack keeps Israel Cabinet busy Reuter Tel Aviv, Thursday US Secretary o 1 State Dr. Henry Kissinger's current peace mission was brought to a temporary t alt yesterday because the Israeli Government was tied up with the Palestinian Guerrilla attack In theReuter - 312 words
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Article54 1974-05-16 1 Singapore's first shooting team to visit China left Paya Lebar Airport this morning with 21 members all poised for friendly matches with their Chinese counterparts. The shooters from the Singapore Shooting Association will be away for IS days. They will be competing with the Chinese teams54 words
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Article33 1974-05-16 1 Two men armed with knives broke into the room of housewife Bitl Marsongka, 42, in Tan ah Puteh. at S a.m. yesterday and escaped with cash and jewellery totalling over $3000.33 words
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Article28 1974-05-16 1 A businessman, Mr. Lau Hong 81ong, 50, reGrted to the police the is of over $0000 in cash and jewellery from his Sungel Road shop yesterday.28 words
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Article166 1974-05-16 1 The Stock Exchange of Singapore opened on a Quiet tone this morning. Prices were slightly higher in selective trading. BUSINESS DONE: C. Prop. <1) 2.00. City Dev. (4) 1.38, (1) 1.39, (4) 1.36. (8) 1.37. S. Land (3) 2.27, (1) 2.25. P. E Hotel (1) 1.03, (1)166 words
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Article13 1974-05-16 1 Police reported 112 accidents yesterday. Eight were serious and one fatal.13 words
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Advertisement193 1974-05-16 1 V TO CONSUMERS: We do not promote the 'facial and name fames of our executives or owner? (we are more interested in you. our public and consumers). We concentrate on: service, availability, good packaging, range of product types, range of sizes, low prices, high quality. We do not guarantee you193 words
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Miscellaneous16 1974-05-16 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 pjn. to 6 p.m. today Isolated showers. Bee Page 516 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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581 1974-05-16 2 Judith Holmberg - Net Singapore firm to invest $1 million in scheme "7 Judith Holmberg Th« Jtogapore Nation* to iterative Union U£ <SNt7C) lg piaaa9% Is aet up a $1 rnxmn trains company In Singapore t# promote trait totoreen cooperate* around the world. 1 Tlm company, win be581 words
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Article, Illustration145 1974-05-16 2 When you have run out of space in your autograph book and the "stars" are all ready with their pens, you've got to act fast. And 12-year-old Jc.hn Wakefield from the Staff a pr e Internationa] School came up with a "bright" idea. He threw himself beforePicture by Jerry Seh - 145 words
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282 1974-05-16 2 Government to make $100,000 contribution The government will contribute $100,000 to help defray the cost of the <1,140,000 Art Gallery project, the Culture Minister, Mr. Jek Yeun Thong, announced yesterday. Mr. Jek disclosed this when he received a cheque for $760,000 donated by282 words
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1871 1974-05-16 2 The following candidates were successful in the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Theory Examinations, 1974. GRADE V: Abbas bin A Ham Id, Abdul Sanl bin Mahmud. Abdullah bin Mat Zaln, Attend 1 bin Husaln, Ahadi Esther Christina, Ahmad bin Oaman, Ahmad1,871 words
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480 1974-05-16 3 'Even if Thai bandits threaten the two women with death' The Singapore-bas-ed- Protestant Overseas Missionary Fellowship will not pay any ransom for its two women missionaries kidnapped in Thailand even if they were threatened with death. This was disclosed by its director, Reverend480 words
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Article, Illustration225 1974-05-16 3 For the second time in eight months, provision shop proprietor Mr. Chew Choon Beng, 44, ia searching for his teenage daughter. This time he is offering a $500 reward to anyone who can find her. He is worried that his daughter who left their Outram225 words
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324 1974-05-16 3 The future of nursing in Singapore depends on how our nurses adapt and cope with technological changes and medical advances, according to two nursing officers. There is thus a need to develop creative thinking in our nurses, who are capable to deal with changes324 words
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Article128 1974-05-16 3 Seeing NZ in a motor camper Tourists visiting New Zealand can spend their holiday in a spacious motor-camper complete with cooking, heating and refrigerating facilities. Air New Zealand has Introduced this special tour for those who would like to conduct their own sightseeing tour. As soon as a tourist arrives128 words
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136 1974-05-16 3 Union Oil Company is trying to trace the belongings of its former employee, Malcolm Herbert, who died after falling from Shaw House In Orchard Road two days ago. The company lnserteo an advertisement in the Dapers this morning hoping to find136 words
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Article38 1974-05-16 3 A Telephone Behaviour and Efficiency course is being organised by the Supervisory and Management Training Association of Singapore at the Singapore Professional Centre, Outram Park, from May 27 to 31 from 6 pjn. to 9 pin. daily.38 words
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Article, Illustration199 1974-05-16 3 The apple which tempted Adam in the Garden of Eden, worked its magic again—this time on three-year old Revati Chawala (left). Admiring a wanton display of fruits at the exhibition of Japanese flower arrangements, she came, she saw and she succumbed to temptation. The exhibition heldPicture by JERRY SEH - 199 words
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Article40 1974-05-16 3 The Ponggol Point Community Centre will hold its regatta and prize presentation ceremony at Ponggol Boatel on May 26 at 10 a.m. Mrs. Ng Kah Ting, wife of the MP for Ponggol. will give away the prizes.40 words
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Advertisement269 1974-05-16 3 <rSSV S WITH SANYO CAR STEREO (CASSETTE OR CMnVGE) Sanyo's in-dash cassette or cartridge car stereo is designed and styled to match the'layout of any dwhboard. Amazingly compact it can be fitted to the radio cutout of most cars, or suspended beneath the dashboard with the supplied mounting brackets. Once269 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous281 1974-05-16 3 NEW NATION CROSSWORD 8 Common suffix 9 Releases 10 Florida river 11 Auspice 12 Encourage 13 Too slow 21 Displays of colors 23 Compact 25 Shocks 26 Puzzle: Colloq. 27 City In Michigan 28 Miller's concern 29 Roman god 30 Wheel shafts 31 Book: Fr. 32 Dance movements 35 Carried281 words
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FOR YOUR PLEASURE
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Article, Illustration596 1974-05-16 4 At least, that's what one US couple say Washington Post The foam home is probably the most Innovative form of housing today. One of the first such houses was built three years ago by Jon and Ann Hutton in Chichester, N.H. after suingWashington Post - 596 words
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Article, Illustration570 1974-05-16 4 YOUNG BOY IMPRESSES THE CUSTOMERS flume's diary FOB Uie past month, visitors to the Marco Polo Restaurant at the Marco Polo Hotel, have been very impressed by a young doorboy who opens the door and ushers them in570 words
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Article658 1974-05-16 4 BLONDE art teacher Anna Blnns wants a husband but he must have a shining white Rolls-Royce. 80 determine! is 24-year-old Anna to achieve her wish that she has advertised In a Sheffield newspaper. Anna said she wanted: "A dashing and ambitious young man for attractive young658 words
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Article, Illustration711 1974-05-16 4 Florence Tan - BUT IT GIVES JIN A CHANCE TO MEET PEOPLE Bjr Florence Tan The first time she was left on her own. she fumbled No matter how hard she tried to steady her hands and maintain her balance, the uncompromising plates and711 words
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394 1974-05-16 4 Melbourne Herald Anyone who thinks he has accomplished something when he runs to the nearest bar to get there before it closes, should take a look at Chrlstos Vardzakls and Vassilios Chrlstoforidis. They may not be Greece's fastest marathon runners. But they are certainlyMelbourne Herald - 394 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article469 1974-05-16 5 Tells all about Hughes gift UPI, Renter Washington, Thursday White House Chief of Staff Alexander Haig went before the Senate Watergate Committee yesterday and, with President Nixon waiving executive privilege, answered all questions about a US$100,000 ($230,000) campaign contribution from recluse billionaire HowardUPI, Renter - 469 words
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126 1974-05-16 5 Reuter Manila, Thursday President Ferdinand Marcos and Indonesian President Suharto' are expected to hold Informal talks In Indonesia before the end of May, government sources said yesterday. The sources said the talks, which the most would run to two days, was expected to discussReuter - 126 words
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Article180 1974-05-16 5 Reuter Ankara, Thursday The Turkish government was in disarray last night after Parliament passed an amnesty tor some 46.000 prisoners but refused to pardon political offenders. The National Assembly's decision to exclude 4000 young leftist extremists from the amnesty was a x crippling blow toReuter - 180 words
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244 1974-05-16 5 New Delhi, Thursday A 24-hour national stoppage called by antigovernment unions in support of India's eight day old rail strike received varied support throughout the country yesterday. While some areas were paralysed mostly those which have seen heavy disruption of rail services the effect244 words
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130 1974-05-16 5 The Pill for girls —the hush-hush way... London. Thursday. Doctors may prescribe the contraceptive pill to girls under 16 without telling the parents, according to recc,emendations In a government document to be publish ed shortly. The Department of Health document says It Is up to the doctor to decide whether130 words
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Article, Illustration190 1974-05-16 5 Reuter Bonn, Thursday. West German Foreign Minister Mr. Walter Scheel was yesterday elected President in succession to Dr. Gustav Heinemaan In a Federal Assembly vote seen as an impressive demonstration of solidarity within the ruling two-party coalition. Mr. Bcheel. who at 54 will beReuter; UPI radiopicture - 190 words
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Article334 1974-05-16 5 Foreign Minister in new govt Reuter DPI Lisbon, Thursday Portugal's ruling military Junta 1 ast night announce* the composition of g civilian porvlslonal provisional government headed by Mr. Adeline de Palma Carlos, a right of centre Democrat, as Prime Minister. Dr. Mario Soares. leader ofReuter DPI - 334 words
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Article99 1974-05-16 5 Ankara, Thursday. Kurdish rebel leader Mullah Mustafa Barzanl has appealed In a radio broadcast for United Nations Secretary-Gen-eral Kurt Waldhelm to help stop Iraqi air raids on Kurdish villages. Speaking on the Voice of Kurdistan Rebel Radio on Tuesday night, he accused the Baghdad regime99 words
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Article, Illustration237 1974-05-16 5 Washington, Thursday —Brothel operator Beverly Harrell is In the race for the Lower House of the Nevada legislature. Mrs. Harrell, who has operated the Cottontail Ranch, a house of prostitution 156 miles north of Las Vegas, said she would seek a Democratic nomination237 words
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238 1974-05-16 5 Reuter Paris, Thursday The French Communist Party said yesterday it would not demand key government posts such as foreign affairs or defence if leftwlng candidate Francois Mitterrand won Sunday's Presidential election. The position of the communists in a Mitterrand government has become aReuter - 238 words
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195 1974-05-16 5 Moscow, Thursday.— The Soviet Union suggested last night that former Chinese Defence Minister Lin Piao had been among a faction In the Peking leadership opposed to the antiKremlin policies of Chairman Mao Tse-Tung. The suggestion came in an article, seen by observers as a195 words
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Article18 1974-05-16 5 Hone Kong, Thursday North Korea and Nepal have established diplomatic relations at ambassadorial level effective yesterday.18 words
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Article142 1974-05-16 5 Reuter London, Thursday Zoo keeper James Pitman has solved his housing problem by sleeping with his animals. "I had no choice but to bed down with them" he said today. "There was nowhere else to go." Mr. Pitman, 53, bought a seaside zoo atReuter - 142 words
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Article265 1974-05-16 5 United Press International Belfast, Thursday British troops yesterday shot and killed two men who had been caught In the act of making bombs, the British Army said today. Hie deaths came as a general strike mounted by militant Protestants crippled Northern Ireland industry, withUnited Press International - 265 words
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Article32 1974-05-16 5 Karachi, Thursday. Classes at the University here and at the Punjab University in Lahore came to a halt yesterday after teachers rejected a new pay agreement and went on strike.32 words
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Advertisement160 1974-05-16 5 mum a? A OUAUTY PRODUCT 5V DUNLOP byDunlopa new dimension in sleeping luxury. Springfoam. The only mattress combining long-life steel innersprings with thick, super-soft layers of luxurious Dunlopillo on top of and below the springs. It is a mattress specially constructed to give you many years of really restful sleep.160 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous260 1974-05-16 5 WEATHER London Sunny and warm, 68-50F, 20-lOC. Headline: Arab terror gang seizes children. Paris Sukny, 70-46F, 21-BC. Headline: Will Christian Tousch have a home? New York Mostly Sunny, 84-57F, 29-14 C. Headline: Arabs seize school In Israel and hold children hostageSan Francisco Fair, 65-49F, 18-9 C. Headline: More gaps in260 words
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OPINION
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Article530 1974-05-16 6 There is no mistaking about it. Singapore is not only witnessing a sharp rise in criminal activities; what is even more alarming is that the criminals are turning to more violent ways to obtain their ends, even when the end is a paltry sum of530 words
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Article123 1974-05-16 6 "WHISPERS" by Ispy A German visitor in town over the weekend, told of this encounter at Stamford Road on Monday. He was studying a small road map to find out haw he should get to the Singapore University when a man approached him to offer his help.123 words
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Article, Illustration1052 1974-05-16 6 Pakir Singh - All countries have class distinctions and Singapore is no exception. Our society, Fakir Singh writes, is divided into the upper, the middle and the working classes. Like people all ever the world, the majority of Singaporeans natprally prefer to five the impression that1,052 words
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Article494 1974-05-16 6 VOICE OF THE PRESS What other newspapers are saying: KEEP SINGAPORE CRIME-FREE CAMPAIGN The Keep Singapore Crime Free Campaign Committee, Inaugurated at the Singapore Conference Hall on Sunday, will be responsible for launching the first campaign of its kind in Singapore from June 2 to 30.494 words
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Article, Illustration832 1974-05-16 6 Gene Saltzgaver - From Gene Saltzgaver United Press International Okinawa prefecture enters its third year after reversion with a bright immediate future that includes the International Ocean Exposition in 1975. But it is the future beyond that extravaganza that has Oklnawans worried. Okinawa has been undergoing a continuous facettingUnited Press International - 832 words
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862 1974-05-16 6 Vincent Buist - By Vincent Buist Reuter Vast kail-empty spaces facing China do not seem to worry the Kremlin leaders unduly, to judge by their approach to the steadily declining population growth rate in the Soviet Union. Officialdom occasionally snipe* at what it calls the egoism of bachelors,Reuter - 862 words
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Article348 1974-05-16 6 Washington Post The Polish Government is developing a major national highway system to accommodate an expected increase in domestic and transit traffic and make Poland a crossroad of Europe's highway network. The principal routes planned by the Poles Include a north-south super-highway from the Baltic portWashington Post - 348 words
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Advertisement138 1974-05-16 6 For Fixed Deposit Accounts and Mortgages choose Ihcorporatea *1 The Reouttc o» Sngapcre l Head Ofce: 140-142, Robnson Road. Singapore 1 Te( ***** (5 Ines Brenc* Offrces 51 r! 00 B d Ro J S'Pore 1 .Tel: ***** 293 Gaytanf Row). S port 14 Tel *****9 213 Loender fcw, Spot.138 words
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Miscellaneous14 1974-05-16 6 u i r |l .> SOCIALISM 3 rrr T? v> was THK FRENCH HCADACHK IS14 words
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SPECIAL FEATURE
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Article, Illustration2163 1974-05-16 7 PART 2 No real effort to stop menace > Making of the Modern Singaporean j Despite the proteats raised by the local community from the 1820s, the Government made no real effort to stamp out piracy in the seas around Singapore. ■Hie pirates continued to plunder ships and massacre2,163 words
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1249 1974-05-16 7 Roy Hanson - By Roy Hanson Los Angeles Times "Something borrowed" is part of the tradition at weddings. It need not be the money to pay for it. The cost of a wedding, like the cost of everything else, is going op. Neither that, nor changingLos Angeles Times - 1,249 words
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Advertisement106 1974-05-16 7 TJ -J 1- Your unique opportunity to buy DIAMONDS, PRECIOUS STONES AND FINE JEWELLERY at specially reduced prices WE OFFER AN OUTSTANDING BEAUTIFUL RANGE OF:DIAMONDS Yi to 4 carat Rings set with Rubies, Emeralds, Jade, Sapphire and large varieties of other precious stones. IMPORTANT NOTE Notwithstanding the recent increase in106 words
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Advertisement90 1974-05-16 7 SANDERSON WINFIELD CROWN KOROSEAL DECORENE VAN LUIT STORMUR IMPERIAL SALUBRA J. STRAW Modern Interiors (Pte) Ltd. 142 Market St., Multi-Storey Car Park Bldg. Singapore. Tel: ***** *****. Branches in Kuala Lumpur and Indonesia. n •i* •4? iTi < i>Ti •i» i I •1* £1 I* j a IB «Ti 490 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS AND FOR THE YOUNG
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Article, Illustration847 1974-05-16 8 B. Dewhurst - Whoever comes up with the best solution will win the polls on Saturday Australian Elections By B. Dewhurst United Press International On Saturday 6.2 million Australians will go to the polls to elect their next government and Prime Minister. Facing each other at the hustings are the Labour PartyUnited Press International - 847 words
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444 1974-05-16 8 Make or break for him in party United Press International The leader of the Australian LiberalCountry Party opposition, Mr. Bill Snedden, is gambling his political future op the outcome of the elections on Saturday. If he wins and becomes Prime Minister it will capUnited Press International - 444 words
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Article535 1974-05-16 8 David Lamb - 'I am best premier of Australia' By David Lamb Los Angeles Times When Edward Gough Whitlam first entered parliament 22 years ago, his own Labour Party branded him a "traitor to his class." An indeed, the brash young attorney with the haughty, polishedLos Angeles Times - 535 words
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Article248 1974-05-16 8 The Australian High Commission In Singapore has arranged for el gible Australian voters to cast postal ballots in the elections on Saturday. Electors also will be asked to say "yes" or "no" to each of four referendum* on proposals to alter the Australian Constitution. Australian servicemen248 words
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Article, Illustration405 1974-05-16 8 Nature corner Giraffes are the tallest of all living animals. A full grown male may be more than 18 ft in height. The giraffe is found wild only in Africa as it can survive best in hot. dry regions In other parts of the405 words
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Article, Illustration245 1974-05-16 8 Country File Uruguay Is In Bouth America. It Is situated south of Brazil between the Atlantic Ocean and the Uruguay River. It has an area of 75,172 square miles and Is the smallest of the South American continents. Uruguay has a rolling surface and several245 words
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Article, Illustration533 1974-05-16 8 The story of armaments begins from the first days of man. As soon as he realised that he needed to defend himself against more powerful forces he began the search for weapons. His first weapon was a stick which he used against wild533 words
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Article140 1974-05-16 8 Children, yon can win a cash prize by writing letters to as. You can write on any theme bat each letter most not be lonrer than 50 words. Every letter that is published will win $10. This contest is open to all children in primary schools.140 words
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Article107 1974-05-16 8 One day I was ip school when heavy rain flooded my school. After a little while the rain stopped and I was surprised to find a baby shark lying on the sand. One of my friends put it in a plastic bag and carried it home. j ARUNASALAM *>ASS107 words
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Article, Illustration202 1974-05-16 8 "Captain Hughes and young Miss Twite Went for a drive —hie!—one shiny night, If they don't end in the Cuckoo Tree Pickle my brains in eau de vie!" Thus sang the drunken driver, and moments later there was a violent lurch and the coach turned over on202 words
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Miscellaneous140 1974-05-16 8 Try to answer the following questions. The answers are given at the end of the list. 1. What is Singapore's total area including the islands around it? 2. How long is Singapore's coastline? 3. Give the length of the Causeway? 4. Estimate Singapore's population density. 5. How much of Singapore's140 words
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FINANCE
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235 1974-05-16 9 'SUPPORT SKILLS VITAL' United Press International Washington, Thursday It takes more than Just abundant cheap labour to attract investment into developing nations, according to a US researcher's report to the Pacific Basin Economic C o un cil (PBEC) meeting this week. In a reportUnited Press International - 235 words
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191 1974-05-16 9 The introduction of the Singapore Code on Takeovers and Mergers and the amendments to the Singapore listing manual have been widely welcomed in London and other European centres. This was stated by Mr. Christopher PriUeaux, deputy chairman of Arbuthnot Latham and Co. Ltd. a191 words
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145 1974-05-16 9 A local shipyard. Promet Pte. Ltd., has von an $8 million contract to build three 94 ft. harbour tugs for the Indonesian Port Authority. The all-steel vessels are to be completed and delivered to the owners within 12 months. Mr. Willie Ee. a director of145 words
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Article112 1974-05-16 9 United Press International Hong Kong, Thursday. China's month-long Canton Trade Fair ended yesterday with the developing countries making their big guest attendance and business deals, according to the New China News Agency. The agency said more than 25,000 people from more than 100 countries and regions IncludingUnited Press International - 112 words
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203 1974-05-16 9 Reuter Kota Kinabalu, Thursday An integrated wood-based Industry, involving the setting up of two timber processing complexes and a total investment of 90 million ringgits, is to be launched soon by the Sabah foundation and Yuasa Ltd. of Japan. The complexes will beReuter - 203 words
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OVERSEAS STOCK EXCHANGE PRICES
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Article526 1974-05-16 9 Stock prices drifted lower In dull trading on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday. Closing volume came to approximately 11,000,000 shares, compared with 10,880,000 In the previous session. Soaring Interest rates, Inflation, and President Nixon's uncertain political future have kept investors sidelined for weeks. In the current noncommittal526 words
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Article37 1974-05-16 9 The Dow Jones range of stocks on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday were: 30 Industrials 846.14 (off 1.80), 30 transport 169.73 (up 0.04), 15 Utilities 74.98 (off 1.34), and 65 stocks 355.16 (Off 0.93).37 words
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Article177 1974-05-16 9 Closing prices (In francs) yesterday: Pari baa 183.80 JO Xndochlne 183 4 Ponder 333.50 ISO Prlntemps 93.50 3 COR 367 II Bull 51.10 .40 Roval Dutch 150 .50 Mlcbelln 955 12 Thomson 214.50 3.50 CFP 165 3 Rhone 132.70 1 Air 283 2.80 BSN 958 14 Philips 59.95 -1-177 words
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Article240 1974-05-16 9 Prices at 11.30 a.m. (Australian time): Aberleen susp DO opts susp AOD 07 09 Allstate 11 12 Amad 03 4 04 Aurora 11 nil Do opts nil 00% Aust Ant 08% 10 Bamboo* 03 06% Beach 29 nil Bountry sum Bridge 14 15 Cleveland 45 48 Cosmos 00% 01240 words
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Article318 1974-05-16 9 Prices suffered setbacks continuous ly ignoring the good news that the increase rate of whole sale price index was slowing down. Neglecting yesterday's bearish closing, the market opened firm under the lead of speculative issues. Sugar stocks renewed yearly new highs, leading such foodstuffs as flours and edible oils.318 words
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Article78 1974-05-16 9 This service comes i from the Union Bank of Swltaerland. Closing price* (ln francs) on the Zurich Stock Elchange yesterday: UBS mo —10 BBC 568 +4 Credit Suisse N» —6 Swissair B. 4*8 Swiss Betnsor. 1970 +10 Winterthur B 1784 Zurich Insor. 5525 +15 Juvena B. 1830 Nestle B.78 words
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Article, Illustration257 1974-05-16 9 Prices fluctuated marginally on reduced turnover at the Stock Exchange of Singapore yesterday. Counters in the industrial sector generally gained a few cents. Haw Par International, a market favourite, picked up four cents on a turnover of 172,000 units, the highest for the day, to close at $2.99.257 words
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Article61 1974-05-16 9 Tokyo, Thursday The Nissan Motor Company Ltd. has decided to start local assembly of Datsun trucks In Thailand next year, it was announced here yesterday. The company announcement said the decision was in line with Thailand's policy of increasing the local content of cars and other61 words
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TREND
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Article, Illustration425 1974-05-16 9 ANGELA LOKE - r TALKING 1 SHOP Jj ANGELA LOKE Sit a stuffed tortoise or a lion in your living room as a stool or foot-rest, and they will be instant hits not, only with the children but the adults as well. They will not only amuse425 words
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Article, Illustration552 1974-05-16 9 VIOLET OON - EVELYN ON THE JOB Wielding a knife to cut out corns is part of her work as a chiropodist VIOLET OON Miss Evelyn Yeo, 21, recognises people by their feet, not their (aces. No, this is not as strange as552 words
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Article592 1974-05-16 9 The Melbourne Herald A little Italian silk dress can be brought in Rome for US$75 minimum. It may not bear the label of a famous Italian couturier and it will be factory-made but not the least of its attractions will be the pure Italian silk whichThe Melbourne Herald - 592 words
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SPORTS
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Article, Illustration513 1974-05-16 10 JEFFREY LOW - By JEFFREY LOW Coventry City beat Everton 2-1 at the National Stad i um last night in a match that bordered on stolidity and plain lack of adventure. It was almost certainly a night of stale morsels served on a 90minute dish that indicatedPictures by ALI YUSOFF, JERRY SEH - 513 words
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277 1974-05-16 10 CONRAD NG - COMMENT by CONRAD NG Top-class English football came to the National Stadium for the first time last night and many of the 25,000 fans found it dull, even boring, compared to the Malaysia Cup excitement of recent weeks. True, thrills were few and the277 words
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Article99 1974-05-16 10 New York, Thursday Muhammad All won the first skirmish of his forth coming fight with George Foreman when the champion failed to put in an appearance at yesterday's news conference to formalise their Sept. 24 title match In Kinshasa, Zaire. "A real champion dont do that," All99 words
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Article, Illustration426 1974-05-16 10 C.K. YONG - By C.K. YONG There are no secrets about Indonesian badminton supremacy. All other things being equal, maximum physical fitness and the capacity to sustain power to the point of exaustion, is the deciding factor. This is the opinion of Dr. Sle Swan Po, 45, adviser426 words
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946 1974-05-16 10 Jeffrey Low - BDWIiND with Jeffrey Low Surprise after surprise came in the men's semi-finals of the Cathay PacificBrunswick Far East national selection at Starbowl last weekend. S. 7. Loh, favourite more on reputation than on current form, was never in contention throughout the 16-game event. Top946 words
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Article101 1974-05-16 10 Hong Kong, Thursday. China yesterday criticised the International Amateur Athletic Federation {or banning Pakistani athletes for three months from International competitions because Chinese athletes bad been permitted to take part in frriendly international games in Pakistan last month, s The Chinese Athletic Association In a101 words
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Article49 1974-05-16 10 Seattle, Thursday Boone Kirkman will fight Ken Norton In a 10-round heavyweight fight, here, on June 25. Kirkman's promoters announced yesterday. Norton 28, San Diego, is ranked, No. 5 among heavyweight challengers, Kirkman, 29, is No. 10 in both the Ring Magazine and WBA listings.49 words
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Article51 1974-05-16 10 London, Thursday Queen Elizabeth'a three year-old filly Escorial regained her position as favourite for next month's when smoothly winnintt the Musldora Stakes at York yesterday, with LMter Piggott In the saddle. Queen Elizabeth now has a great chance to complete a classic "double" th<« season as ss51 words
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Article22 1974-05-16 10 The Medical Unit of the Singapore Sports Council is offering free Physiotherapy treatment to all sportsmen of national sports organisation.22 words
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413 1974-05-16 11 London, Thursday A header midway through the second half by Keith Weller, who won his flrit International cap onlv last Saturday, carried England to a 1-0 victory over Northern Ireland at Wembley here last night. The result means that England are assured of at413 words
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Article593 1974-05-16 11 By BLUE PETER Hanoman 111 did a brilliant gallop at Buklt Tim ah this morning. The four-year-old Australian gelding by Orey Mop was hard held all the way by T.S. Chiam to run 3f in 37 1/5. The going was good. Newcomer Second To None593 words
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Article208 1974-05-16 11 SATURDAY RACE 1: 1.45. CL 5 Div. 5 6f: Ft nc y That, Photon, Supreme Grey. RACE 2: 2.15. CL 5 Dir. 4 6f: Piag, Tracer Boy. RACE 3: 2.45. CL 5 Div. 3 6f: Oriental Peart, Endless Glory, Royal Ovation. RACE 4: 3.15. CLS Div. 2-6f: Thee Thing,208 words
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Article276 1974-05-16 11 Brussels, Thursday.— Bayern Munich of West Germany and Atletico Madrid of Spain last night became committed to the first ever European soccer Cup final replay after drawing 1-1 at the Heysel Stadium here. All the goal scoring action was compressed Into the last six276 words
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Article177 1974-05-16 11 Montevideo. Thursday. Uruguay's World Cup squad drew 0-0 with Argentinian First Division side Boca Junlogs of Buenos Aires last night .in a warm-up match (or the Cup finals in West Germany next month. The Argentinians dominated the colourless match and the Uruguayans, whose mldfleld and attack177 words
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Article1679 1974-05-16 11 Saturday CL 1 Div. 2—Bf. 3290 Wangganda 9.00 9 3719 B*lute 8.13 4 4 Purple Destiny 810 0 7603 Noble Emperor 8.09 7 7100 Pontreslna 8.08 8 3670 Ookl Sheen 8.08 3 7490 Orenadler n 8.08 19 0639 Real Natural 8 08 14 1369 Winatow1,679 words
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Article115 1974-05-16 11 London. Thursday Two British soccer officials warned yesterday that England's absence from the World Cup soccer finals In West Germany this summer could have serious effects on the Immediate financial future of soccer in Britain. Professor Sir Harold Thompson, Vice Chairman of the Football Association, told115 words
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432 1974-05-16 11 Turner hits 202 n.o. for Worcs London, Thursday The Indian cricketers gave the most impressive batting performance of their English tour when they scored 309-7 against Lancashire at Manchester yesterday. Captain Ajii Wadekar with 82 and Brljesh Patel, who with 91 not out was432 words
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Article, Illustration76 1974-05-16 12 When the call of the ocean comes Fiona Tan, 19, will pick up her gear and go deepwater fishing. That's the time she frees herself of her waitress chores. at Supreme Hotel, and heads for her favourite fishing grounds off the Southern Islands. "Occasionally, however, with76 words
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Article40 1974-05-16 12 AH FOOK: The Arab guerrillas seem to have abandoned their hijack schemes and are now venting their anger on innocent children. MEI LIN: We can expect an Israeli retaliation soon and this time can you really blame them?40 words
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Article183 1974-05-16 12 TODAY Is Thursday, May 16, tne 136th aay of 1914 with 229 to louow. THE MOON is between its last quarter and new phase. THE MORNING STARS are Mercury, Venus ana Jupiter. THE EVENING STARS are Mars and Saturn. Those born on this date are under the sign of183 words
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Miscellaneous975 1974-05-16 12 SINGAPORE S 2.00 TRADE AND TEST TRANSMISSION (COLOUR) 3.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by HOUSEWIVES' MATINEE My Four Children (Cli. 2): Part 1 of a Cantonese film 3.55 ART APPRECIATION (C) (r) 4.10 GENERAL HOSPITAL Daytime serial starring John Bernadlne as Dr. Steve Hardy and Emily McLaughan. Stories involving the staff,975 words
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Miscellaneous58 1974-05-16 12 BACK PAGE THE BORN LOSER AAV ADVICE (S,£o BACK TO SA^DKlKlfc AfOD OP TOC7TUPICK<Si bocD&i, doctor, .hm&ppie a U ft m m w k. i T 13 J 3? 3S k? > X p. m Si ji n VJ ilKf XX <♦ 4\ /i SHORT RIBS by Frank O'Neal MK»58 words
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Miscellaneous754 1974-05-16 12 AT THE CINEMA BMMTnoh SCANDAL (Mandarin): Director of saucy Shaw productions. LI Hanhslang, makes another irreverent flick, ably assisted by Michael Hul and Wang Sheng who play two loafers Impersonating corrupt pre-Re-▼olutlon Chinese officials, capitalising on their comforts of office. Capltop: 1.30. 4, 6.45, 9-30. THEATRE OF BLOOD: Vincent Price754 words
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Miscellaneous306 1974-05-16 12 BB^5^SBBS5SB3 IF ITS YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are inclined towards a depression of spirit which, if you allow It to so unaltered, could cause you a great deal of trouble during your lifetime. TOMORROW... TAURUS (April 20May 20) Take care that you are not so critical of other's work306 words
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