New Nation, 20 May 1974
1974-05-20
1
12
https://www.nlb.gov.sg
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/browse/newnation
New Nation
-
Title Section22 1974-05-20 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Monday evening, May 20, 1974 No. 1029 Price 20 cents M.C. (P) 20/74 NE^^fenON SINGAPORE MONDAY. MAY 20/ 197422 words
-
342 1974-05-20 1 Bharathi Mohan - Gangsters again vising these marks By Bharathi Mohan Police have started island-wide checks for youths with tattoos, in a new blitz on gangsters code-named "Operation Hawk." This followed the recent arrest of several secret society suspects with the familiar gangland tattoo signs on their342 words
-
Article13 1974-05-20 1 Police reported 96 accidents yesterday. Five were serious and one fatal.13 words
-
Article363 1974-05-20 1 Tel Aviv, Monday About 150 student demonstrators today urged the government not to give up occupied land in the Golan Heights as Prime Minister Mrs. Golda Meir presented the Kissinger "breakthrough" plan to her cabinet. "The whole Golan is ours," the demonstrators chanted.363 words
-
Article63 1974-05-20 1 Saigon, Monday Viet Cong sappers set off a blaze at a fuel depot near here before dawn today, destroying some 960,000 litres (about 250.000 gallons) of petrol, military sources said. It was the second time in six months that the Viet Cong struck at the oil63 words
-
Article51 1974-05-20 1 Wellington, Monday Britain's Minister of State for Defence, Mr. William Rodgers, will have talks here today with Defence Minister Mr. Arthur Faulkner, and New Zealand service chiefs. Mr. Rodgers flew in here yesterday from Singapore for talks on reported British moves to revise its defence policy in51 words
-
Article33 1974-05-20 1 West Berlin, MondayBritish military police yesterday found an arrow inside the walls of Spandau Jail with a note attached demanding the release of the prison's only Inmate, Hitler's deputy Rudolf Hess.33 words
-
Article, Illustration454 1974-05-20 1 Grassby, Peterson are likely victims Reuter Canberra, Monday Prime Minister Go u g h Whitlam's Labour Party government appeared early today to have survived Saturday's general election, but with a reduced majority in the House of Representatives and only a slim chance of an Upper HouseReuter - 454 words
-
Article458 1974-05-20 1 Wins polls battle with 50.7 p.c. backing Reuter Paris, Monday Finance Minister Valery G 1 s c a r d D'Estaing was elected President of France yesterday, assuring the country of continued conservative rule. Near final results announced last night by Interior Minister Jacques ChiracReuter - 458 words
-
Article, Illustration151 1974-05-20 1 Richard Lim - By Richard Lim Little Raman Nadarajan Is the most talked about baby among his neighbours In Upper Serangoon Road. For yesterday he took on Singapore soccer star Quah Kim Song (right) In a game of football and impressed the national player. What IsPicture by Jerry Seh - 151 words
-
Article165 1974-05-20 1 Reuter Hon* Kong, Monday A Chinese sports official has expressed the hope that increasing sports exchanges would further develop and consolidate friendship between Chinese and Singapore sportsmen, it was reported today. The New China News Agency, monitored here, said Mr. Bun ChengHua. a leading member ofReuter - 165 words
-
Article, Illustration37 1974-05-20 1 The Interior Ministry today announced near-final returns in the French presidential electiop. With 26,400,000 votes counted, standings were: Valery Giscard DTCstaing—l3,2l4,ooo; 50.7 per cent. Francois Mitterrand—l2,B42,ooo 49.3 per cent. Mr. Giscard D'Estalng easts his vote37 words
-
Article263 1974-05-20 1 Prices showed a slight incline in selective trading after initial hesitation at the Stock Exchange of Singapore this morning. BUSINESS DONE: City Dev. (1) 1.56, (4) 153, (13) i.54, (10) 1.52, 1.55. Paber Union (1) 1.91. (1) IJO. Is. and Pen. (1) 1.20, (1) 1.23, (1) 1.26.263 words
-
Page 1 Advertisements
-
Advertisement93 1974-05-20 1 NEW NATION TEL: *****1. FOOD DEPARTMENT Rear of Ground Floor Honey 12oz.Tankard Capilano-$2.35 Rolled Oats 500gm. w/Dutch Baby Swt.Cond.milk 14oz. Lassie 1.95 Fruit Cocktail 19oz.Monarch-$ 1.20 Orange Juice 460z. Monarch- 1.50 Pork Luncheon Meat 12oz. Plumrose 135 Sardines in "Tomato Sauce 3^2oz. Brunswick 3 for 1.20 Malted Milk 15oz. Natural93 words
-
Advertisement22 1974-05-20 1 YOU CAN WIN A COLOUR TV SET: SEE PAGE 4 iy. J* WATCH THE WORLD CUP FINAL FOR FREE: SEE PAGE 1122 words
-
Advertisement104 1974-05-20 1 J Minolta SR-T SUPER lAtootaidai SR T303 or SR-Ttt2) MIMOLTA MEANS BETTER PICTURf S 1 •y o* S4 •'O U JOft ffOo Or C-4 cx-6000 SANYO MINIFIED 12-DIGIT CALCULATOR Li£it minified dimensions, easy to operate, completely reiiabie. All iheae plus e whole host of edded calculating shortcuts make the CX-6000104 words
-
-
Page 1 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous12 1974-05-20 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. today—lsolated showers.12 words
-
-
LOCAL NEWS
-
Article229 1974-05-20 2 LKA The executive committee of the Singapore Chess Federation is to be enlarged if amendments to rules adopted at the AOM last Saturday are approved. Prof. Llm Kok Ann was re-elected president, and Glam Choo Kwee, ricepresident and chairman of Junior clubs. In addition. TayLKA - 229 words
-
Article, Illustration147 1974-05-20 2 With a big smile on his face, schoolboy See Cher, 18, yesterday led a group of pretty girls on a practice session for the Red Cross Children's Home walkathon to be held this Sunday. Cher will be taking part in the walkathon to help raise money147 words
-
Article364 1974-05-20 2 The students' point of view must be taken into consideration in the teaching of English literature at pre-university level, according to Mr. Goh 800 Tian of the Ministry of Education. "We have tended to Ignore the students' point of view for too long," he said.364 words
-
438 1974-05-20 2 Teachers, students will benefit* Educators and researchers should look towards computers as a means of upgrading the education of our students, Mr. Chong Tian Hoo of the Institute of Education said. "Results from countries which have used computer assisted instruction have shown that both438 words
-
205 1974-05-20 2 The Singapore Teachers' Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society is considering holding a second referendum to get a mandate from its members to acquire property up to a value of $350,000 at its annual general meeting in June. This is because of the poor response from205 words
-
Article24 1974-05-20 2 The Ngee Ann Technical College will hold its third graduation ceremony at the Singapore Conference Hall auditorium on May 28 at 2.30 p.m.24 words
-
Article111 1974-05-20 2 The Ministry of Labour and the National Statistical Commission will begin their survey on the labour force today. This survey will involve some 9000 households In the various housing estates. It will cover a cross section of the working population. According to a spokesman111 words
-
Article35 1974-05-20 2 The Centre for Applied Behavioural Science will conduct a six-session course on industrial psychology beginning May 31, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Metropolitan 7M C A International Centre In Palmer Road.35 words
-
Article467 1974-05-20 2 'As long as they are in NCC' A total of 65 secondary school teachers have been granted dispensation from their national service to serve as National Cadet Corps officers. The dispensation will continue to be in force as long as these teachers remain active NCC467 words
-
240 1974-05-20 2 The Port of Singapore Authority will be improving its slop reception and treatment facilities. The slop reception and treatment centre at Pulau Sebarok accommodated 54 vessels last year and received 51,345 tonnes of oil slops and tank-cleaning water. According to the PSA 1973 annual240 words
-
Article53 1974-05-20 2 The Minister for Health and Home Affairs, Mr. Chua Sian Chin, has revoked the expulsion order made against Koh Eng Chuan of 140 A Jalan Lumba Knda, Johore Baru. Mr. Chua haa also revoked the prohibition of entry order Aw York Cheong of 50 Jalan Harimau Tarum, Century53 words
-
Article, Illustration127 1974-05-20 2 Most women cannot tell the difference between a bolt and a nut but not Miss Ng A 1 Kwan, 24. She makes it her business to know them aIL A graduate In Business Administration from the University of Singapore, Miss Ng heads a company which127 words
-
237 1974-05-20 2 Owners of big luxury care are now finding it increasingly difficult to get Insurance coverage lor their vehicles. This is because many Insurance companies are reluctant to cover such cars owing to the high cost of repairs whenever these cars are involved in237 words
-
Article26 1974-05-20 2 The Convent of the Holy Infant Jesua and Raffles Institution came oat overall champions for the National Cadet Corps annual drill competition held recently.26 words
-
Article32 1974-05-20 2 The government has awarded a $218,500 contract to Messrs Hoe Seng Structural Company for the renovation of existing bunkers and other works as part of the Mount Faber scenic park development.32 words
-
Article21 1974-05-20 2 Mr. Nachatar Singh Sandhu and Mrs. Janet Yee Keng Luan have been appointed assistant directors in the Social Welfare Department.21 words
-
-
Page 2 Advertisements
-
Advertisement254 1974-05-20 2 anpx that ift WAS A GREAT h/ party you gwg JK LAST NNGHTT/^v *****55 c-^ J fpgajS Aitf* <55 V m 8 S 54 1 1' v\ v YEAH! WE LIKED VOUR STYLE WITH EUZABGTH, TOO. you 6GAT ALL OF US TO HER. HCW'C >OC< CO IT? i s w*254 words
-
Advertisement35 1974-05-20 2 Latest collections of superior quality Diamonds and precious stones, jewellery, Seiko watches and Waterford crystalware. Also Christofle cutlery. S-wonfia'TeMfwS"* H£AO OFFICE S PH.OC »LV* (h.K I LTO. 1/3. C«mr«l auMma p »<M«r Strwt Monf Konf.35 words
-
-
WORLD NEWS
-
671 1974-05-20 3 Japan flays new N-test Tokyo, Monday The Japanese government, opposition parties and the Press have expressed regret over India's first nuclear test. Chief Cabinet Secretary, Mr. Susumu Nlkal--do, in a statement last night regretted that "the test ran counter to the world's desire671 words
-
223 1974-05-20 3 Reuter Dar Es Balaam, Monday A top Frelimo leader said yesterday that the bitter 13-year-old guerrilla war in Mozambique would go on, and be Intensified, until the new Lisbon government gives clear assurances on independence. Mr Samora Machel the President of the MozambiqueReuter - 223 words
-
Article273 1974-05-20 3 Hearing on Nixon's key tape United Press International Washington, Monday The House Judiciary Committee this week will hear what is considered the most damaging piece of evidence against President Nixon in the impeachment investigation a tape of the March 21, 1973 White House meeting. The meeting, nineUnited Press International - 273 words
-
143 1974-05-20 3 Peking, Monday. Seven French diplomats were surrounded by a hostile crowd and held for four hours yesterday after one went strolling near the Ming tombs, north-east of Peking. The incident occurred during a picnic at the tomb of one of the Ming Dynasty143 words
-
Article, Illustration170 1974-05-20 3 London, Monday. A suspected Irish Republican Army (IRA) car bomb exploded in a parking lot of Heathrow International Airport yes t e r day shattering windows and Injuring several persons, police said. A police spokesman said two women traffic wardens at the lotUPI radio picture - 170 words
-
256 1974-05-20 3 Reuter Bydney, Monday.—Mr. A 1 Grassby, Australia's flamboyant Minister for Immigration, last night blamed "evil racists" for his apparent defeat in Saturday's general election. Mr. Grassby. as wellknown overseas and in Australia for his colourful clothes as his policy of liberalising hisReuter - 256 words
-
Article120 1974-05-20 3 New Delhi, Monday Government officials claimed yesterday the 13-day-old countrywide rail strike "Is petering oat" and that movement of freight and ptisenger trains was returning to the pre-strlke schedule. But the action committee of the Railwaymen's Federation sponsoring the strike said the railways "have totally failed120 words
-
Article30 1974-05-20 3 Los Angeles, Monday. A sixth body found in ashes of a Symbionese Liberation Army hideout was Identified yesterday as Camilla Hall, SO. a member of the terrorist group.30 words
-
355 1974-05-20 3 Wheeler-dealer movie tipped Reuter Cannes, Monday With 12 more film* to be shown In competition at the week-old film festival here, the French movie Stavlsky, based on the life of a famous swindler of the lMO's is the odds-on favourite to win theReuter - 355 words
-
Article24 1974-05-20 3 Moscow, Monday. Pravda reiterated today that preparations were going ahead for a visit to the Soviet Union next month by President Nixon.24 words
-
Article306 1974-05-20 3 United Press International Kuching, Monday Eighty-nine people who tried to reorganise a banned political party in Brunei escaped to Sarawak on May 12 for fear of arrest for their activities, Sarawak and Brunei sources said yesterday. The escapees tried to reorganise the RalqratUnited Press International - 306 words
-
-
Page 3 Advertisements
-
Advertisement55 1974-05-20 3 jjutoti by shopping at :<*vWhere Garments Supermarket LGO2A, SPECIALISTS' CENTRE BASEMENT.SINGAPORE 9. a the new conception in shopping for gents, ladies and children's ready-to-wear clothes. i lU;i' WwnW mmamm .x' $3.95 r fm 9 ,15 %>-J w Mr. Gnaby ABLOY anew dimension in lock security i M M I >55 words
-
Advertisement237 1974-05-20 3 lITZIVUPUKX SPECIALS FOR PERSONAL SHOPPERS FROM TODAY UNTILTHURSDAY OPEN EVERY DAY sunday Y SATURDAYB3OAM 7PM 9AM-SPM LYCHEES IN SYRUP (LEAN FLOWER 20« (566 t DANISH n STREAKY BACON SCOTCH CANNED SOUPS (OKTAIUONIOWVBGETABLE BEET) CAMPBELL'S 10} 01 (297 g) TEETHING BISCUIT CHOCOLATE MILK 200 cc (3 flavours) 454 g PINEAPPLE JUKE—golden237 words
-
-
FOR YOUR PLEASURE
-
Article, Illustration583 1974-05-20 4 EDGAR KOH - Death-dealing Duke cops out *Y EDGAR KOH McQ directed by John Sturges, with John Wayne, Eddie Albert and Diana Muldaur (Capitol). "Come on, pig, shoot me," taunts a young, long-haired radical in the corridor of the big-city police headquarters where he and others like him are held.583 words
-
Article, Illustration493 1974-05-20 4 FLORENCE TAN - She has good looks to match her talents too FLORENCE TAN Talents like Miss Chang Lan Tee's are not easy to come by these days. Easily one of Hong Kong's top entertainment personality, Lan Tee Is an actress, television star and singer all493 words
-
Article203 1974-05-20 4 fliracTs liar) A sales team from the Mandarin Singapore left today for promotional campaign to East Malaysia. The team, headed by Mr. Sonnle Lien, the i general manager, Include* Mr. Jerry Lee, the i sales director, Sally Llm, the public relations manager. They are203 words
-
Article, Illustration562 1974-05-20 4 ...except that she misses her family Nlkko Cheng, ope of Taipeh's leading singers, Is a lucky girl, 'life so far, has been good to me. I have no complaints." she said. Nlkko, who has always loved winging, made use of every opportunity to ■Ins,562 words
-
Article, Illustration541 1974-05-20 4 Karen Black probably hit Hollywood 40 years too late. She's Just perfect for the flippant thirties, a combination of eccentric Tallulah Bankhead and sensuous Jean Harlow. And now she may go down as the girl who grabbed The Great Oataby from MSa541 words
-
-
Page 4 Advertisements
-
Advertisement599 1974-05-20 4 Win a Colour TV in the I New Nation/Vauxhall Viva j EconomylfestA I i i (WEEK 1) MONDAY COUPON v >■ THE CONTEST: Each wreak, for 3 wMki from Msy 20 1974, Jim Wetkine, Naw Nation'* motoring columnist, will driva a Vauxhall Viva on an aeonomy tact Ho will take599 words
-
-
Page 5 Advertisements
-
Advertisement785 1974-05-20 5 MM Mi -v MM J J ft 1 u P r >. r ft V V V! r 3 t r M V*r r j tt y a *N A < *1/ v V) r I r is V s c* «n 7?\ 1 V h 'M Pa < <HT785 words
-
-
OPINION
-
448 1974-05-20 6 Dr. Henry Kissinger has pulled another peace rabbit out of his hat. As hopes were beginning to dim over his three-week old efforts to work out a ceasefire formula for Syria and Israel, it is now reported that the two warring countries have448 words
-
'WHISPERS' by ISPY
-
Article56 1974-05-20 6 It was a public exhibition of bending with the wind. Before the CoventryEverton soccer match a* the National Stadium last Wednesday night started, four englishmen were seen parading round the gallery and heard Shouting. "Everton! ttrertcnP Immediately after Coventry scored Its first goal however, the four56 words
-
Article117 1974-05-20 6 The teller of this little anecdote swears that It Is true. The government officer had spent a long time Impressing upon the man the need for him to more out of his house marked for demolition. finally, he said, "Look, you must have relatives and friends. Why117 words
-
-
Article, Illustration1163 1974-05-20 6 Alex Josey - OtrmtUD, the offering «r aeceatsane «f ft gift eeeeUkmUen retail fer Airim netMu wtriil bfov, oenn all «m th* raid. It ilflm wtr te degree (rem eeanUy te usaalry. Britain, which has a society Us <M—By HetHi lm J—Wet aad fair piay Baa recently cases1,163 words
-
Letters
-
Article177 1974-05-20 6 Becauae of the recent ■pete of robberies in Toe Payoh Housing Estate, most residents, especially those living In Tea Payoh North are afraid to itep out of their flats In the evening for fear of beinf waylaid and robbed. They also fear for their Eves, because theae177 words
-
Article62 1974-05-20 6 YAP SOON HOE - YAP SOON HOE Secretary, Bos Services fteorranlsation Committee, Singapore, I refer to the letter by Frustrated (NN, 6.5.74). The Irregularity of bus service No. 10 Is much regretted. The attention of Singapore Bus Service Ltd. (8BS) has been drawn to this defect 888 has been requested to remedy62 words
-
Article138 1974-05-20 6 V.P.W. AGER - V.P.W. AGER Principal, Singapore Polytechnic, Singapore, I refer to a letter from Unhappy Applicant which appeared In your paper on 13th May, 1974. Tour correspondent should note that although preference Is normally given to appll- cants with the relevant GC* "O" level qualifications, to enter Into the138 words
-
Article87 1974-05-20 6 The New Nation of 9th May, carried a story of a pay-out of 10 cents to every dollar subscribed toy subscribers of the former Gemini Chit Fund. I had paid up $1388.10. But I received a cheque for $850 being 10 per cent of $857.10 "the amount admitted87 words
-
Article186 1974-05-20 6 M.K. P - M.K.P. Many letters have appeared in the Press regarding Singapore Bus Services and various replies and statements from R.O.V. and the Communications Ministry have been published too. I am not forgetting a very good part played by New Nation in this connection. But I don't think there186 words
-
-
830 1974-05-20 6 Alan Thomas - Alan Thomas Reuter Regimes may have come and gone in Lisbon, but life In this remote Portuguese outpost on China's southern coast outwardly continues at Its own placid pace in the heady aftermath of the military takeover In Portugal. It is stillReuter - 830 words
-
VOICE OF THE PRESS
-
Article468 1974-05-20 6 What other ncwtpcpert are saying IT IS EVERYBODY'S BUSINESS TO BRING DOWN THE PRICES A two-week "special offer" campaign has been launched by the Provisions Suppliers Corporation of the Singapore Provision Shop Friendly Association together with a manufacturing firm during which consumers can obtain at slightly less468 words
-
Article150 1974-05-20 6 QUESTION CONCERNING JERUSALEM TO BE DISCUSSED AGAIN The Secretary-General of the Islamic Secretariat disclosed the other day that the question concerning Jerusalem would once again be discussed by Islamic foreign ministers The subject will be brought up for discussion at the next Conference of Foreign Ministers of Islamic150 words
-
-
-
Page 6 Advertisements
-
Advertisement27 1974-05-20 6 WRITE TO THE EDITOR. NEW NATION, LOCKED BAG 15, GPO, SINGAPORE, 1. We started with a flame and added as little as possible m WIS ifei Mm27 words
-
Advertisement40 1974-05-20 6 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR LF I ThR"; to the t t > will r. t t<e consider rd üblica r, ,uMle* they have the writers na'-ncb and addreve/i Include a pseu d invm .t you do •>Ot wjht your name pvjbl>shed40 words
-
-
Page 6 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous48 1974-05-20 6 S£gS& m m ij* IiIuiJ 4jp i i» x C>) m e:o si r 1 i VV m r+i y (•J p? »i', "Ad. 02. r: r> f 'FIRST OOIDA AND NOW WIUY BRANDT THAT*1 TWO WORLD LEA DIRS WHO HAVI ORAC (FULLY R IS ION ID RSCINTLY48 words
-
-
SPECIAL FEATURE
-
Article, Illustration801 1974-05-20 7 Walled city has a population problem with a difterence —local mUenti gunning away and foreigners Clocking in West Germany is in danger of losing West Berlin its share of the divided city not to the eastern winf or the three occupying powers of the US, Britain801 words
-
Article, Illustration515 1974-05-20 7 A sports complex built for an International event, the Munich people have found out, need not be a white elephant. But It requires tremendous financial assistance to keep it going. And the West Germans certainly know what they are talking about for they are now515 words
-
Article, Illustration1471 1974-05-20 7 PANG CHENG LIAN - DAY ONE OF TWO-PART SERIES ON GERMANY BY PANG CHENG UAN PANG CHENG LIAN Despite the energy i» crisis and the higher oil prices, the ecojiomy of West Oer- n many continues to boom. J Fears that the coun- j try's trade surplus would t1,471 words
-
-
Page 7 Advertisements
-
Advertisement58 1974-05-20 7 Visit our New Premier Store at G-36 High Street Centre TOMOKRMTS KUII siyies TOIIIV m i*ll I !n fk'n'n QDIL* f/IAK leading MENSWEAR r- TAILORS STORES OUTFITTERS G 36. High Stiee f Centre (Ground Floor) Tel *****1 GOB >1 HiC(f> Sl'oet centre Sup" I H. tJ-' >Urr -U'.wl Ffcj»* Hilton58 words
-
Advertisement272 1974-05-20 7 The Adler Desktops, So good, we guarantee them lor two years! w* A sail w 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,272 words
-
-
MOTORING
-
Article, Illustration1104 1974-05-20 8 Jim Watkins - Many attractive prizes to be won li MOTORINGI Jim Watkins The two hot topics of today seem to be the fuel crisis and the Introduction of colour TV in Singapore. From this week on, we are going to try to help you save petrol,1,104 words
-
Article, Illustration551 1974-05-20 8 Lee Chiu San - A new Yamaha —for a fuss-free ride... [motor CYClf] Lee Chiu San Late last year, Yamaha Introduced the RD 200, a two-stroke middle weight aimed at the upper end of the commuter market. Now, barely six months later, an Improved version, the RD 200 A has arrived. The A version551 words
-
-
BEHIND THE NEWS
-
Article, Illustration972 1974-05-20 8 Frank Lombard - SOUTH-EAST ASIA REPORT From Frank Lombard f MEKONG I DELTA J Ttae Pa Mong Dam, if tt comes into being, will be the largest in SouthEast Asia and the first of many planned for the Mekong River. It will be somewhat smaller than972 words
-
599 1974-05-20 8 R. Ronquillo - Joint ventures now involve state enterprises From R. Ronquillo r nun Mniypf South East Asian countries are moving closer towards regional integration in certain aspects of their economy. This is being done through industrial complementation, financing of regional projects through the Asian599 words
-
476 1974-05-20 8 George McArthur - Prom George McArthur Los Angeles Times A private communication from diplomatic sources in Hanoi has confirmed that North Vietnam's Defence Minister Vo Nguyen (Hap has indeed been under medical treatment In the Soviet Union. There are indications his condition was serionsLos Angeles Times - 476 words
-
Article, Illustration565 1974-05-20 8 Juan Gatbonton - Prom Juan Gatbonton BURMA After nearly a decade of the most Intense self-Isolation, Burma has over the last three years or so been opening up to the outside world. Tourists have been admitted since 1970, In limited numbers for a limited period to places like565 words
-
-
Page 8 Advertisements
-
FINANCE
-
SHARE ROUND-UP
-
Article432 1974-05-20 9 Gripping: the Amsterdam Stock Exchange was a recurrent bout of hesitant uncertainty as prices drifted on balance broadly lower. Reflecting the performance during the period under review was the moderate decline by the general Index figure. One of the chief causes of this week's Bourse behaviour was the uncertainty432 words
-
Article210 1974-05-20 9 After seeing prices declining at the beginning of the week, the equity market witnessed a strong recovery. The higher prices could not be fully maintained upon profit-taking caused by renewed uncertainties in the foreign exchange markets. Commerzbank Index: 591—579—594—690.8. In the pond market, the friendly sentiment was maintained though210 words
-
Article449 1974-05-20 9 Equities drifted downwards in light trading at the beginning of the week. Selling orders were encouraged by fears ahead of the British balance of payments figures lor ApriL In the event, however, the trade deficit of £391 million, announced on Wednesday afternoon, was less than the market had feared,449 words
-
Article241 1974-05-20 9 During this week, after a little reaction on the first sessions, the market took again the down-trend in connection with the closing of May technical terms. Also the new month began on a tone of general decline. In fact, the Italian Stock Exchange is generally affected by the economic241 words
-
Article275 1974-05-20 9 The market behaved predictably in the last week. The technical effects of the accumulation or orders during the long strike ended, and the market became preoccupied by the various forecasts of the results of the election. In the beginning, investors were Inclined to believe that Mr. Oiscard dEstalng would275 words
-
Article215 1974-05-20 9 The stock market remains firm, fluctuating only slightly at around 4700 points. This has been accompanied by large turnover (dally average of about 270 million shares In the first half of May) Balance of margin purchases has reached a high level. Theoretically, this should Indicate that the market will215 words
-
Article303 1974-05-20 9 The Swiss stock market failed to find firm ground. Trading continued light and the general trend on the Zurich Stock Exchange was generally lower. Although declines were Interrupted by technical recoveries, some Issues suffered substantial losses. Various factors contributed to the poor performance. The US dollar weakness Is likely303 words
-
-
333 1974-05-20 9 Taipeh, Monday Taiwan is confident its exports will cover the cost of importing crude oil In the "US$lO per barrel" price era, Economics Minister, Mr. Y.S. Sun said. Mr. fiun said at the weekend that Taiwan's leading export Industries— textiles, wood333 words
-
Article195 1974-05-20 9 The Sllekllcker, a modern anti-pollution device for mopping up oil spills at sea, has arrived In Singapore. According to Mr. Ton Lauwers, managing director of Straits Navigators Pte. Ltd., of Jurong, licensed agent for the SUckllcker, It will be assembled and installed on an operating195 words
-
Article205 1974-05-20 9 OVERSEAS STOCK Price* at 11.30 a.m. (Australian time): Aberleen auap. Do opta up. AOO 07 06 ft Allstate 10 nil Amad OJMj 04 Aurora 11 nil Do opto nil 00 Mi Aust Ant 06ft OTft Bamboo 05ft nil Beach nil 29 Bounty map. Bridge 14 IS Cleveland nil Onamne205 words
-
-
TREND
-
Article, Illustration204 1974-05-20 9 Casuals have always had a place with local girls, mainly because It Is much more comfortable to be dressed In clothes that we can feel free and cool to move about in In this hot, sticky weather. Pants and separates are the backbone ofPicture by Nik; Kimitnl. - 204 words
-
Article, Illustration116 1974-05-20 9 Dear Ros, I am quite pretty but I wear spectacles and they spoil my looks. My eyesight is very poor so I cannot do without them. SELF-CONSCIOUS Dear Self Conscious, Ton can wear spectacles and stdl look pretty. It's a question ef choosing a frame to116 words
-
249 1974-05-20 9 Dew Rob, My relationship with a boy whom I have known for three year* was beginning to get serious when he changed toward* me. He stopped asking me out and wrote to me saying that we were still much too young to249 words
-
221 1974-05-20 9 Dear Ros, My hot and Quick temper resulted In frequent quarrels with my boyfriend. Recently, after a particularly big misunderstanding. he did not see me or bother to ring me up. Attn three weeks of not hearing from him, I went over to his house to221 words
-
Article171 1974-05-20 9 Dear Roe, I am rather concerned about the health of a Mend who U working In a shinning firm. He works late Into the night nearly every night and has not been able to take any holiday. He does not even hare proper rest. Recently171 words
-
225 1974-05-20 9 Dear Ros, My boyfriend and I went to register to be married because we wanted to apply for an HDB flat. The wedding date has not been fixed yet but now I have fallen In love with another man. I225 words
-
250 1974-05-20 9 Dear Ros, I am very worried that I may hare a nervous breakdown because I keep feeling that everyone Is against me. I am in a pre-unlver-slty class and these worries are affecting my studies. There seems to be no friend or relative to250 words
-
Article118 1974-05-20 9 Dear Ros, I am in trouble with my girl friends because I told them that I would take their boyfriends away. It was meant as a Joke but my girlfriends took it seriously and they told their boyfriends. So now their boyfriends are118 words
-
-
Page 9 Advertisements
-
Advertisement322 1974-05-20 9 Supply in f this Mrvice are the Alternate Bank of Nederland N.V, the Commerzbank of West Germany, the Union Bank of Bwitxer> land, the Credit Ljonnals of France, Banco di Roma of Italy, the Lloyd* Bank International limited and DBS-Dai wa Becaritlea international Limited. Roundup of stock markets for the322 words
-
Advertisement164 1974-05-20 9 vm HAJRDRESSING S^OON ENJOY IN COOL, QUIET A TMOSPHERE, WHILE YOUR HAIR IS ATTENDED TOBY CHARMING LADIES! Open Daily: From 10.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. AGNES HALRDRESSING SALOON GB, Ground Floor, Central Bldg, Magazine Road, (off Canal Rd.) Singapore. Tel: *****7/*****6. GOOD NEWS FOR ELDERLY MAN! WANT TO BE ACTIVE164 words
-
-
SPORTS
-
Article327 1974-05-20 10 London, Monday Pat Pocock, England and Surrey oil spinner, wrecked Essex with 4-27 in the Sunday League cricket match at Chelmsford yesterday. Surrey, who won by 16 runs, were boosted by a fifth wicket stand of 62 in 13 overs by Graham Roope and Dudley327 words
-
Article69 1974-05-20 10 New York, Monday U.S. baseball results: National League Philadelphia 9 Pittsburgh 2, New York 6 Montreal 0. San Francisco 4 San Diego 2, Los Angeles 1 Atlanta 0 (13 inns), St. Louis 11 Chicago 2,. Cincinnati 7 Houston 6. American League Detroit 3 Cleveland 2, Boston 10 Baltimore69 words
-
Article, Illustration429 1974-05-20 10 Bima forged ahead at the 3f, making a two-length break into the straight from Rohani, with Timberlane and San Rocque moving up. Bima kept up a strong gallop to win by two lengths from Rohani. Timberiane finished a fast third, with San Rocque fourth. Benje's429 words
-
Article659 1974-05-20 10 mm SCRIPTI b» scrutineer! <4 Trainer Mickey Donnelly on Saturday introduced a smart newcomer in Romasynd, whose fourth in the Class 1 Division 3 sprint at Bukit Timah stamped him as a potential champion. Romasynd was a long way from the early leaders. When the field turned659 words
-
Article267 1974-05-20 10 Bonn, Monday. Frenchmen Jean Pierre Jarler and Jean Pierre Beltoise, driving a Matra, won this year's third race in the World Car Manufacturers' championship at Neurburgring yesterday. The win, over 753 kilometres (470 miles) of this twisting Eifel Mountain track brought Matra's total to267 words
-
Article86 1974-05-20 10 Hong Kong, Monday Japan's Mitsuru Kono beat China's world champion Hsl En-Ting 3-1 In Peking to capture the men's singles title of the five-nation table tennis friendship tournament, the new China news agency reported yesterday. The women's title went to Pak Yong Sun of North Korea after she86 words
-
283 1974-05-20 11 PERCY SENEVIRATNE - By PERCY SENEVIRATNE Shahid Hassan, the accomplished Pakistani spinner, gets his chance to attract the attention of the state cricket selecors when Indian Assoclaion meet defending champions Singapore Cricket Club next Sunday at the Padang. Yesterday he turned In a 4-21 performance to283 words
-
Article22 1974-05-20 11 Tokyo, Monday—WßC flyweight champion Betullo Gonzalez of Venezuela outpointed Japanese bantamweight Shojl Oguma in a non-title 10-rounder at Koriyama last night.22 words
-
Article, Illustration578 1974-05-20 11 JEFFREY LOW - By JEFFREY LOW 111 one of the best football matches ever seen in our land, Everton and Derby fought to a 2-2 deadlock at the National Stadium last night. Boundless energies dominated as both English Division One clubs gave our 20,000 fans not only aPicture by ALI YUSOFF - 578 words
-
Article239 1974-05-20 11 Paris, Monday. The French Football Federation yesterday became the first European soccer body to openly support Brazil's Joao Havelange for president of Flfa. the International Football Federation. Mr. Havelange, 58, president of the Brazilian Sports Federation, Is challenging Britain's Incumbent Sir Stanley Rous who has held the239 words
-
Article550 1974-05-20 11 Eric Cooper - sio to Eric Cooper The second Singapore National championships, sponsored by Nestle, began last Saturday at Holland Road and the Police Academy. As happens all too frequently In local tournaments there were a number of first round walkovers which enabled some of the second round matches550 words
-
Article255 1974-05-20 11 Bangkok, Monday. Indonesia and China, the two greatest badminton playing countries in the world, will test their strength for the first time today when their champions clash in a four-day international tournament here. Indonesia's Christian Hadinata plays Tang Hslan-Hu and his teammate TJun TJun takes on255 words
-
-
Page 10 Advertisements
-
Advertisement739 1974-05-20 10 r~ r WTT?TTTI BE n—i iyb»4— MALAYSIAN PRIVATE INVESTIGATION licence number 011/ 74 M-B, Robinson Road. Tel: 9)087/ *****0 Consult Hussein Bin Ibrahim for any type of enquiries and investigations. We specialise in matrimonial cases. Cases taken in strictest of confidence. HOLIDAY MAGIC well as your skin, consult our foreign739 words
-
Advertisement376 1974-05-20 10 UMB4TLY MQWMP for reorfy client! bungoiows, bou—l. ftots, any district. Rental >300/- $3000/.. Ohonu's Agency *****6, 55)969. [SI offers the best tn penning, hairstyllng, shampoo »nd set. Free demonstrations on correct make-up by our team of expert beauticians. Tel. *****5. JUNE LIEW IS SACK FROM JAPAN with new scientific cream376 words
-
Advertisement581 1974-05-20 10 EXECUTIVE KJ_ HEIGHTS HOUSES 1. 2 Storey 4 b/rms. att. baths lounge, separate dining, ser. rooms etc. fully turn. 1000 sq. ft. $280,000/- 2. 2 Storey 4 b/rms. att baths study, spacious lounge, dining basement bar. eta*, site turn. ***** sq. ft. $300,000/3. 2 Storey 6 b/rms. att. baths study,581 words
-
Advertisement296 1974-05-20 10 READ "HOLIDAYS- the magazine that takes you to places" before going overseas. Succeeding The Tourist's Malaysia, this one tells you how to enjoy "the holiday of a lifetime." Annual subscription six issues S3. $5 two years, from Forces Publications, 5751, Golden Mile, S pore 7. TRANSLATHM WI PROVIDE experienced Mo296 words
-
Advertisement287 1974-05-20 10 Where you can buy your next new car in Singapore vf*: CHAMPION MOTORS (si PTC. LTD. 304 Orchard Rood. Singapore 9. Tel: J*****. MODELS 1.) SuHf 14 iup*r IMO CT Jmuw. 2000 2000 GT VitMi 2000 GTV Spider. CITY MOTORS (S) m. LTD., 28 Covenagh Rood. Singapore 9 Tel *****4/*****3287 words
-
-
Page 11 Advertisements
-
Advertisement600 1974-05-20 11 I •cm *W 4 «i A ..< ;•'^A«££#s*v ■ft* l j t%Atf f*'** i vfi r "> INb* •1/r i Ik «> i V f Kk V < 11 ,r. Y* A m V 4 M It H iSC* Iff Sfc. V iV M< s rf- > jtV THE RULES600 words
-
Advertisement41 1974-05-20 11 ■mm»p Since 1858, its smooth and distinctive taste has made it a favourite all over the world. mgr. ftdHh® iMCMO' mm wuer i sons imtid MUEIMUE.CMMM Every country does something best Canada makes Canadian Club. O Hwn MUhw A Sons UmM-197341 words
-
-
Article, Illustration70 1974-05-20 12 Student Coreen Low, 19, spends a lot of time with her cosmetic sets. That's because she hopes to be a trained beautician one day. Her other ambition is to be a top model, she says. And to prepare herself for this, she is taking up a course70 words
-
Article48 1974-05-20 12 AH FOOK: Football fans really turned up in force on Saturday to cheer our team. The game Is now no longer in the doldrums. MEI LIN: The support was great but the fans shouldn't be over-enthusias-tic to the point of throwing things all over the place.48 words
-
Article119 1974-05-20 12 TODAY Is Monday, May 20, the 140th day of 1974 with 225 to follow. THE" MOON Is approaching its new phase. THE MORNING STABS are Venus and Jupiter. THE EVENING STARS are Mercury, Mars and Saturn. The German-American inventor of the microphone, Emil Berlinger, was born on May 20,119 words
-
Page 12 Advertisements
-
Advertisement176 1974-05-20 12 s>\ SINGAPORE AIRLINES and OBEROI IMPERIAL present I). Asi&w &offe>b CONTINENTAL RESTAURANT Lunchtime 12 noon 3pm April 30 May 27 SINGAPORE Sweet and Sour PorK Beef in Oyster Sauce Panggang Perchick Bean' Curd With Prawns MALAYSIA Lontong Chicken Laksa Lema*(tgg noodles with prawns) F i h Moo o THAILAND Mie176 words
-
-
Page 12 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous1001 1974-05-20 12 RADIO j J ii 3 .00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by VEEDUM NAADUM A magazine series presented In Tamil 3.30 DIABY OF EVENTS CT) 3J5 LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDOURED THING Daytime serial on the trials and tribulations of three families In San Francisco. 4.00 MAGAZINE ZERO ONE (r) 4.15 GENERAL1,001 words
-
Miscellaneous1345 1974-05-20 12 BACK PAGE AT THE CINEMA with EDGAR KOH THEATRE OF BLOOD: Vincent Price plays vengeful Shakespearean actor who plots the death of eight drama critics who, he believes, have spitefully denied him an Actor of the Year award; Diana Rlgg portrays his faithful and able daughter-in-crime. Others In the cast1,345 words
-
Miscellaneous207 1974-05-20 12 WHAT'S ON ALPHA GEO UP SHOW *74, an exhibition of recent paintings by 14 leading Singapore and Malaysian artists. is being held at the Alpha Gallery. Alexandra Avenue. until 6 p.m. The Slgiap Community Centre's CHILDREN'S SCIENCE CENTRE AND EXHIBITION at the centre's hall is open from 6 p.m. to207 words
-
Miscellaneous276 1974-05-20 12 NEW NATION CROSSWORD 9 More of the same 10 Disgrace 11 Beginner 12 Presage 13 Man's nickname 18 Wing: Fr. 22 Emerging 24 Mo. neighbour 25 Fasten with skewers 26 Undersized 27 Soldier of yore 28 Tree 29 To love: Fr. 30 Moves noisily 31 "The race to the swift"276 words
-
Miscellaneous52 1974-05-20 12 I Today: 9.39 p.m. (2.6 m). Tomorrow: 10.47 a.m. (2.4 m); 10.13 p.m. (2.7 m). Wednesday: 11.35 a.m. (2.5 m); 10.51 p.m. (2.8 m). Thursday: 12.26 ajn. (2.5 m); 11.31 p.m. (2.9 m). Friday: 1.17 p.m. (2.5 m). Saturday: 2.07 p.m. (2.4 m). Sunday: 1.00 a.m. (2.9 m); 2.57 p.m.52 words
-