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Title Section22 1974-06-17 1 NEW NATION —SINGAPORE Monday evening, June 17, 1974 No. 1052 Price 20 cents M.C. (P) 20/74 NEwSfenON SINGAPORE MONDAY, JUNE 17, 197422 words
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142 1974-06-17 1 "I felt that there wu somebody with me after the first few puffs. My mind created dreams. I did not feel lonely I have also smoked opium. My own friends are the pushers....l don't want to take drugs or sell them142 words
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Article397 1974-06-17 1 New Nixon pledge to Israel Jerusalem, Monday President Nixon declared last night that under no circumstances would the United States lessen its support for Israel as it sought better relations with the Arab states. Mr. Nixon gave the pledge when he spoke at a397 words
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Article40 1974-06-17 1 Dar-es-Salaam, Monday. All titles In Tanzania, Including "Mister" and "Excellency," have been replaced by "Ndugu" or "Brother" according to a Government decree published here. The Government says the decree is designed to stamp out "the disease of pomposity."40 words
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Article, Illustration166 1974-06-17 1 Yong Cho Khoon - By Yong Cho Khoon Nothing can dampen the spirit of our football fans now that the World Cup soccer fever is in the air. When the lnterconstituency soccer matches were cancelled yesterday because of floods on the Fairer Park field, the fans decided that thePicture by Steven Lee - 166 words
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Article31 1974-06-17 1 Koala Lumpur, Monday.—TV Malaysia will screen lu World Cup clash bit ww '«Mil and Yugoslavia over channel 18 at 18.18 tonight. The match ended In a goal-less draw.31 words
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Article, Illustration231 1974-06-17 1 Blindfolded body found Police this morning started investigations into a case of possible murder after a man was found dead at the foot of a block of flats in Geylang Bahru (above). He was found blind folded and with head injuries by a Housing Board231 words
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137 1974-06-17 1 Munich, Monday. Bra. zi lan soccer star Pele, watching the World Cup from the sidelines after his decision to retire from international football, sees Holland as the most Impressive team after the first round matches. Pele said: "I was Impressed by the137 words
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Article116 1974-06-17 1 In dull and selective trading, prices eased slightly on the Stock Exchange of Singapore this morning. BUBINESB DONE: Mosbert (1) 1.13. City Development (6) 1.53 (13) 1.54. S. Land (1) 145. F.E. Hotels (5) 1.10 (3) 1.11. 8. Darby (5) 4.00 (C) 3.98 31) 3.06. Pan Electric116 words
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Article23 1974-06-17 1 Islamabad. Monday. The Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission said yesterday it had detected radioactive fallout following India's first nuclear explosion near its borders.23 words
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Article10 1974-06-17 1 Police reported 113 accidents yesterday. Five were serious.10 words
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400 1974-06-17 1 Australia deeply concerned Reuter Canberra, Monday Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam said today his government had reason to believe that France had exploded a nuclear bomb over Mururoa atoll today. Mr. Whitlam said the Australian government was deeply concerned over the blast. Fallout wasReuter - 400 words
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Article447 1974-06-17 1 OL l/MM 74 Reuter Frankfort, Monday South America's hopes of keeping the World Cup seem to have suffered a mortal blow after their four finalists failed to score a single victory in the first matches of the 1974 soccei finals. Brazil's foal-less draw with YugoslaviaReuter - 447 words
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Article63 1974-06-17 1 Bonn, Monday. A Palestinian student arretted In Saaxbruecken last Wednesday on suspicion of planning attacks on Israeli Institutions during the World Cup was a member of the Black September guerrilla organisation, chief state attorney Willi Noss said yesterday. He named the student as 27-year-old Ibrahim Rnnnslfih of Askalon,63 words
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Article54 1974-06-17 1 Kampala, Monday Plans to manufacture a perfume called "Breath of Uganda" have been announced here by a university professor. The plant to be set up by Prof. Olindo Seconding of the chemistry department at Makerere University, will also make other perfumes "Honey of Uganda." "Queen of the54 words
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Article30 1974-06-17 1 Jerusalem, Monday. About 200 Soviet Jews began a fact in the shadow of the Wailing Wall here yesterday to urge American support for Jews unable to leave Russia.30 words
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Article22 1974-06-17 1 There will be no match today In toe World Cup soccer contest in west Germany. The games will resume tomorrow.22 words
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Miscellaneous14 1974-06-17 1 Singapore's weather forecast from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today Cloudy with occasional showers.14 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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299 1974-06-17 2 Report for Bangkok The crew members of five Thai fishing vessels, now detained by the authorities here, will be penalised when they return home. The five vessels, carrying over 2000 bags of rice, were detained by the Customs when the crew could299 words
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Article41 1974-06-17 2 Mr*. Bridget William* has been elected chairman of the Singapore Association of Personal and Executive Secretaries programme committee recently. Committee members are Mrs. Bernadette Heng, Miss Lee Ann Chan, Miss Nancy Tay, Mrs. Sally Yeo and Miss Jennifer wong.41 words
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Article33 1974-06-17 2 The MP for Ulu p&ndan, Dr. Chiang Hal Ding, will visit the people in his constituency in conjunction with the Keep Singapore Crime Free campaign on Sunday and June 30.33 words
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Article23 1974-06-17 2 The Metropolitan YMCA will hold a meeting to form a Canoe Club at Ponggol Point on July 8 at 10 aan.23 words
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Article, Illustration90 1974-06-17 2 Ah Meng, the lovable orang-utan at the Singapore Zoological Gardens had no time for monkey business yesterday. For she was entrusted the responsible task of showing a group of blind people around the zoo. So with great care she lined them up before leading them round. AsPicture by Chua Peng Tee - 90 words
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348 1974-06-17 2 Lau Liat Hoe - A 30 to 40 p.c. tumble By Lau Liat Hoe The prices of houses in Singapore have hit "rock bottom" and have remained stable for the past two months. Real estate developers attribute this to the Government restriction on the ownership of residential properties348 words
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411 1974-06-17 2 Judith Holmberg - A viable enterprise is vital By Judith Holmberg It is essential that the fares for any mass transit system adopted by Singapore cover the full operating costs, Mr. Bruno Wldermuth, a senior systems analyst, told a seminar at the weekend. This, he said,411 words
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Article55 1974-06-17 2 The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Ang Kok Peng, will present awards to blood donors at a ceremony In the Cultural Centre, Canning Rise, on July 5 at 5 pm. A total of 219 donors will receive awards including 19 who will get the Champion Donor55 words
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Article282 1974-06-17 2 The Public Works Department is stepping up its vigilance at all public parks to ensure that orders prohibiting ball games, hawking, cycling and dogs at such places are strictly observed. This move follows a New Nation Roving Eye report that groups of youths were282 words
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Article287 1974-06-17 2 The Advertisers' Association has criticised misleading advertisements which, It says, most be checked In an editorial in the latest Issue ot its bulletin the association said: -The fact that there crops up every now and then In the market, goods of dubious quality which are a287 words
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Article, Illustration134 1974-06-17 2 The driver of this Ford Escort was apparently unshaken when his car met with an accident yesterday. Picture by cameraman Chua Peng Tee shows him (hand raised on left) explaining to some onlookers how the accident occurred. It took place at134 words
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Article35 1974-06-17 2 The Water Department has begun work on a steel water main at Upper Aljunled Road/ MacPheraon Road intersection. It will take four months to complete. Motorists are advised to avoid MacPberson Road.35 words
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Article, Illustration204 1974-06-17 3 The North Bridge Road starlings made a stately hover over their home for the last time yesterday. For the 185 ft. National neon tower which supSrted their nests for e past 11 years is expected to fall today to make way for progress. GonePicture by Steven Lee - 204 words
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Article18 1974-06-17 3 Encik Mohd. Noh bin Othman has been appointed as magistrate and coroner under the Subordinate Courts Act.18 words
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279 1974-06-17 3 'Exempt them from payroll tax' Incentives like exemption from payroll tax should be given to employers to encourage them to give Jobs to ex-pri-soners. This Ls one of the recommendations of the prisons Reorganisation Committee dealing with the oroblem of aftercare In its report Just published.279 words
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Article, Illustration269 1974-06-17 3 'Report them to police' plea Police Investigations have shown that a large percentage of crimes such as housebreakings, snatch thefts, robberies and extortions are committed by illegal immigrants. The head of Police Public Relations Division D6P Yeow Yew Toong, said: "Anyone who knows of Illegal Immigrants269 words
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Article234 1974-06-17 3 Seventeen noncitizens from abroad who graduated from the University of Singapore's Dental Faculty this year have decided to stay cm and practise in Government service here. This marks a reverse In the trend of previous years which saw foreign graduates returning to their respective countries after graduating.234 words
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Article47 1974-06-17 3 Mr. Llm 81am Kim, the acting deputy chief of the Publicity Division, Ministry of Culture, has been appointed director of National Theatre as from June 10. He has taken over from Mr. Ng Tew Kang who has relinquished the post due to other heavy commitments.47 words
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Article27 1974-06-17 3 The management committee of Calrohlll community centre will hold a bird singing contest at its Buy ong Road premises on June SO at 8 am.27 words
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Article186 1974-06-17 3 The Port of Singapore Authority is conducting a course on delivery, shipping and warehousing procedures to acquaint port users with the correct v cargo handling methods. The first course will be held from July 2 to July 6 at the PSA's Central Training School, Tslok186 words
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Article454 1974-06-17 3 The University of Singapore has announced the results of the First and Becond Tear (Supplementary) Examinations for the degree of LL.B. held in May this year. Full-time candidates who have successfully completed the First Tear Examination are: Abdul Jalil bin Lob. Ang Poh Choo, Belinda454 words
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Article39 1974-06-17 3 Mr. Tan Ching Boon, a stall member of the Culture Section of People's Association, win speak in Mandarin on "Appreciation of Chinese Flute Music" at the Queenstown branch library lecture room on June 22 at 7.30 pjn.39 words
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Article82 1974-06-17 3 The Adult Education Board will be conducting two new courses at the St. Joseph's Institution Centre, in Bras Basah Road, and one at Kong Yiong High School Centre in Ylo Chu Kang Road. The conversational Mandarin course will be held every Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m.82 words
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157 1974-06-17 3 The Council of Social Service appeals to firms and organisations to offer suitable employment to the aged living In Housing Board flats In Henderson Estate. A spokesman for the council said: "We are looking for jobs like the assembling of paper bags,157 words
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Article, Illustration429 1974-06-17 4 Jennifer Schoon - Jennifer Schoon There are tricks In all trades, but for Magical Mehta, his 1* a trade that is all tricks. But seeing his Indian Levitatloo Act his daughter slowly rising from the stage then floating two feet off the ground (see pictures) one could easily429 words
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Article, Illustration1522 1974-06-17 4 Movie making in the grand tradition of spectacle, scope and galaxy of stars returns to the screen with Richard Lester's new film of Dumas' great swashbuckling adventure. The Three Musketeers (Orchard). rilling the roles is a cast who ranks as one of the most Impressive ever1,522 words
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Article, Illustration720 1974-06-17 4 J. S - J.S. Nightly, with a provocative smile or her lips, eyes alight Irene Plotrowskl, dances in a coloured pool of spotlights centred on the Neptune Theatre Restaurant's stage. And more often than not It is after several hours of rehersals, not only physically720 words
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Article264 1974-06-17 4 Jenifer's diary NOW open at the Holiday Tnp is the Viennese Cake Shop, and most of the specialites are Viennese in orgin. However French and German pastries are also on sale. Mouth-watering and diet-breaking, some of the delicacies Include the Hazel Nut, the Mandarin264 words
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Advertisement421 1974-06-17 4 Whenyoufly TW\ to America or Europe, we'll save you money on places to stay And places to go. A o J# ■*> k t hi 1 A vl mr m -y>>. TWA's done a lot to make traveling less expensive. That goes for hotels, restaurants, theaters, and so or For421 words
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WORLD NEWS
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201 1974-06-17 5 Tel Aviv, Monday Russian ballet dancers Vfclery and Galina Panov yesterday rested in a Ttl Aviv apartment after a struggle lasting more than two years to leave the Soviet Union for new lives in Israel. After arriving here late on Saturday night201 words
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450 1974-06-17 5 Also for Dr. K, Haig: Report Reuter, UPI New York, Monday President Nixon, Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and White House Chief of Staff Gen. Alexander Haig have been subpoenaed as defence witnesses in the coming "plumbers" trial, the New York Times said yesterday.Reuter, UPI - 450 words
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Article, Illustration215 1974-06-17 5 Moscow, Monday Communist Party leader, Mr. Leonid Brezhnev, chatted to Western newsmen on his way to vote in yesterday's Supreme Soviet elections and said he was confident his meeting with President Nixon this month would produce new agreements between the two superpowers.215 words
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203 1974-06-17 5 Reuter Tokyo, Monday. A prirately organised "Conference of Asians" has called on Japaneseowned textile mills in Thailand to give better treatment to Thai workers. The gathering also adopted a resolution calling on the South Korean government to release thousands of political and religiousReuter - 203 words
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Article, Illustration216 1974-06-17 5 Hong Kong. MondayTwo specially arranged Bouth Vietnamese civil aircraft carrying 118 of the total 119 Vietnamese refugees who came here illegally two weeks ago left Kal Tak airport for Saigon today. Government sources said the only one person allowed to remain here wa« ChanUPI radio picture - 216 words
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Article24 1974-06-17 5 Belgrade, Monday. Iraq and Yugoslavia yesterday called (or the establishment of a rone of peace In the Indian Ocean and the Gulf.24 words
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Article277 1974-06-17 5 Unions blamed for apathy Reuter London, Monday.—Few employers and trade unions are enforcing government legislation to stop racial discrimination in Britain, according to a report published yesterday. The report, by David Smith and entitled "racial disadvantage in employment," round however that industrial difficulties arising fromReuter - 277 words
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163 1974-06-17 5 London, Monday Member* of a leftwing student group blamed police yesterday for London? wont noting in tlx yean In which one person died, mtend donn polltfinffi vqtb injured, and a total of 8* people, indudlnf two wmiwin, wue enacted. John Randall, president of the163 words
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Article297 1974-06-17 5 Monsoon bogging down fighting Reuter Saigon, Monday—The Saigon Command has reported more heavy casualties In fighting north of Balgon, but monsoon rain intensified, threatening to bog down both government and communist forces. The command spokesman said 66 Viet Cong troops were killed at the weekendReuter - 297 words
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Article102 1974-06-17 5 Reuter Vienna, Monday A married man with five children hanged himself yesterday because he thought he had killed two friends in a road accident. But the friends were only slightly injured. Norbert Heillg, a 33-year-old farmer, was driving north of Vienna with Helmut SchueckerReuter - 102 words
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210 1974-06-17 5 Reuter Belfast, Monday—Protestant paramilitary groups in Belfast are to bold a three-day conference here later this week during which they will hear a proposal for talks with both the provisional and official wings of the Irish Republican Army (IRA). Elected Protestant politicians haveReuter - 210 words
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Article57 1974-06-17 5 Moscow, Monday. Firemen were called out to keep a large portrait of Vladimir Lenin from falling on the heads of passers-by here yesterday. The six-by-flve metre (18-by-15 feet) portrait, hung on the wall of an official building to mark yesterday's elections to the Supreme Soviet, was loosened57 words
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Advertisement71 1974-06-17 5 EFFICIENCY With interest of your needs in hearts, we realize how you will view efficiency and how it can affect you. And that's why we get your banking requirements ready for you much faster than ever before. With 20 years of experience, success and growth, our progress-orientated bank is constantly71 words
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OPINION
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492 1974-06-17 6 Recommendations made by the Prisons Reorganisation Committee highlight the often overlooked tact that the most crucial problem of any prison system is the reabsorption of prisoners into society. Those who have served prison terms for criminal activities do not fade away they ultimately have to492 words
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'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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Article36 1974-06-17 6 It la not exactly a complimentary reflection of the Singapore society, but a non Singapore friend says that his definition of a "queer" In thla country la "a man who prefers women to money."36 words
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Article57 1974-06-17 6 Some of oar hotel* should perhaps step up their general knowledge courses for their employees. A colleague at the Mandarin recently, for example, heard the operator paging for Mr. Ne Win. Surely a personal notice of the message or call would have been more appropriate for57 words
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Article, Illustration1234 1974-06-17 6 Alex Josey - There la a crowing aoaeern In Singapore and alatwhsta that seeileal practitioners are farget ting the baate teaching! af g»»ocrates and are Mara interested he aieney than in healing people. Bat what exactly does the fflppouatlo Oath, taken by all Westerntrained deetera, say aboat money-aNtking and1,234 words
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Letters
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Article283 1974-06-17 6 SYED ABU BAKAR ALSAGOFF - SYED ABU BAKAR ALSAGOFF Your editorial Maintaining a Balance of Power CNN, 7.6.74) was very interesting. You said: "Disillusioned by the unfavourable reaction they received for their part in the Indochina war, and annoyed with their European NATO parteners' failure to hold prior consultation on major policy283 words
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Article901 1974-06-17 6 NG LEOK YEW - NG LEOK YEW I refer to the column on Revising the Income Tax Reliefs by Miss Pang Cheng Llan (NN, 74.74). It u incorrect to say that the income tax relief structure has not changed over the years. Many changes hare, In fact, been made and these901 words
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Article68 1974-06-17 6 Full credit must go to the employees of the Immigration Department at Empress Place Six minutes it took me to get my multi re-entry visa to Malaysia renewed for six months. Must be a world record. Now to the other side (of the causeway). Three hours68 words
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Article57 1974-06-17 6 The debate between the University of Singapore and the Singapore Polytechnic telecast by RTS on June 2 was a big disgrace to both so-call-ed Institutions of higher learning. I think the interschool debate organised by RTS previously was of a higher standard than that which we saw57 words
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Article55 1974-06-17 6 DENNIS SEE GUAN - DENNIS SEE GUAN My estate, Hoover Park, is currently plagued with stray dogs. They are a nuisance to residents in the early mornings and In the evenings. Recently many children have been bitten by these stray dogs. To prevent further mjuries, I hope the authority concerned would55 words
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Article, Illustration661 1974-06-17 6 Toko Nakamikado - From Toko Nakamikado Reuter Campaigning has officially started for the July 7 Upper House of Parliament election, regarded as a showdown between the Japanese ruling party and the opposition camp, with ideology and Inflation the main issues at stake. The triennial election whichReuter - 661 words
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Article366 1974-06-17 6 Siang Thai - EXCERPTS FROM EDITORIALS Siang Thai Since he lost his position as foreign minister in the September 17,1971 coup d'etat. Dr. Thanat Khoman has demanded the Us pull out from seven bases and the withdrawal of tens of thousands of its troops from the country, giving five366 words
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SPECIAL FEATURE
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Article, Illustration1070 1974-06-17 7 PAKIR SINGH - THEY MAY END UP PUPPETS ON A STRING... MKIR SINGH takes a took at the Singapore J drug SCBM FIRST IN FOUR-PART SERIES PAKIR SINGH The sun beat down mercilessly on St John's Island. But for the inmates at the Drug Rehabilitation Centre, tall swaying palms gave1,070 words
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Article412 1974-06-17 7 HOW FOITR MEN f WERE HOOKED Hassan had been taking ganja for one year before the CNB men caught up with him. His face seemed boiled and angry as he recalled his first session with ganja. His eyes were quiet but marooned by themselves In412 words
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Article542 1974-06-17 7 Ramanathan gave a sheepish smile as he sat down and then immediately looked away when I asked him how he first got involved with drugs. Throughout the interview Ramanathan's eyes averted mine, his expressions vacillated from an awkward curling of the mouth, underlining a feeling542 words
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Article466 1974-06-17 7 After listening to Ahmad for the first five minates, the question that kept pommelling my mind waa: how could he have ever got Involved with drags? "I like my family very much. I dont like to go oat. I waa working as a labourer and gavo466 words
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915 1974-06-17 7 Here are some excerpts of the type of statements drug takers make to the officers of the Central Narcotics Bureau. Some details have been altered to prevent Identification of the youths involved. But, they reveal a background of broken homes, too large families, insufficient915 words
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MOTORING
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Article, Illustration840 1974-06-17 8 Lee Chiu San - i MOTOR-CYCLE Lee Chiu San Once in a while, it's great to get away from the city hubbub. At times like this you get the urge to strike out for new pastures to reach the obscure necks in the woods and idyllic little840 words
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Article, Illustration834 1974-06-17 8 Jim Watkins - i' MOTORING 1 Jim Watkins Before the final run of the three, the long one out to Changl and back via Tamplnes and Thomson Roads, the Viva was due for servicing and an oil change, so as I always do with my834 words
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433 1974-06-17 8 United Press International Devices to improve the petrol mileage of cars are finding a ready aale these days. They Include catalytic carburettor screens, specially designed replacement cylinder heads, vapour Injection units and sophisticated electronic ignition. Many manufacturers are turning them out. The automobile fan magazinesUnited Press International - 433 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration923 1974-06-17 8 Frank Lombard - 'No evidence to convict* SOUTH-EAST ASIA REPORT From Frank Lombard THAILAND Thai police lieutenant, Somchai Chaiyaautr, 32, was found not guilty of placing a time bomb aboard a CPA Hong Kong bound flight which crashed in South Vietnam on June. 15. 1972 killing all 81 on board.923 words
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557 1974-06-17 8 Ronnie Muntu - From Ronnie Muntu NDONESIA The Indonesian government is embarking on an ambitious project to reclaim one million hectares of swampland and to turn it into productive rice fields, with a production target estimated at 2.5 million tons annually. The scheme557 words
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Article488 1974-06-17 8 THE LIVING DEAD (cont'd) Kian Chye had hardly sat down and shot a question at me: "What are you doing all this for sir?" And he leaned on the table with an inquisitive sneer that made me a little uncomfortable. "Well, I am trying488 words
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Advertisement309 1974-06-17 8 •3S %■> m s A b m^P-' J^.vo°l; V£J The safe name If your Cooks Travel Cheques are lost or stolen, they are quickly replaced in any part of the world. They are readily accepted in any part of the world too, thanks to Thomas Cook's well-known face, which is309 words
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TREND
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Article, Illustration286 1974-06-17 9 THE SNAG IN 'INNOCENT ENCOUNTERS Dear Ros: We've been married for six years and have a very satisfying relationship. A short while ago, I saw an old boyfriend. We spoke on the phone a few times and met twice all quite innocent. However we decided286 words
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Article202 1974-06-17 9 Dear Ros: It was our third date last Christmas Eve when we danced till two in the morning. By the time I got home it was almost four and I had never been out so late before. Since then I've not heard from him. I wrote202 words
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Article177 1974-06-17 9 Dear Ros: I am 19 and holding a good job. I have many friends and am never short of dates. Tet I'm miserable. It's this former classmate of mine— I'm always thinking of him. It's been 4i years since I last saw him and he's still clear177 words
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Article83 1974-06-17 9 Dear Ros: I'm 16 and have an embarrassing problem I stammer. Is there anything that can be done about It? Sixteen Dear Sixteen: You could go to a psychiatrist bat there aren't very many around here so their services are costly. Try and find out within83 words
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Article71 1974-06-17 9 Dear Roa: Why won't I grow a moustache when I'm already 22? Is there some tonic I can use? Peter Dear Peter: Some girls are born with big, beautiful busts, while others are flat-chested. In the same way, some men can grow moustaches and some71 words
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Article326 1974-06-17 9 Dear Ros: We are to be married in a few weeks but suddenly, my world seems to have crashed in a confusing mess. I had to be away from my fiancee for the whole of May because of reservist incamp training. During my absence, so my326 words
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Article208 1974-06-17 9 Dear Ros: This guy with whom I've been going for a year refuses to meet my mother till he has a good job. I'm afraid that if we get married my family and friends are going to despise his lowly career and education. Besides, he's Chinese208 words
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Article178 1974-06-17 9 Dear Ros: I used to be what the boys call a "havoc" girl, until the closing down of the discotheques last year. When that happened, I decided to give up flirting and "retired" with a group of girls. But my boyfriend is accusing me of being a178 words
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Article126 1974-06-17 9 Dear Ros: I don't think my husband loves me any more. He seems to dislike everything I do and picks on me, even 11 fm right. He beats me over small matters and now he doesnt even want to talk to me. Depressed Dear Depresaed: Your husband126 words
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Article208 1974-06-17 9 Dear Ros: After going steady with me for almost a year, my girl now wants out. In fact, she's been wanting our relationship to end for the past few months now. Her reason: parental disapproval and the fact she's only 16. So we haven't seen much208 words
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499 1974-06-17 9 There's a new book published in Britain which should be of great interest to new parents: it lists 10 commandments tor good child care with a word of caution on babies: they're smelly, wet and cry a lot. The latest guide to good499 words
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FINANCE
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SHARE ROUND-UP
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Article353 1974-06-17 9 Shrugging off the apathetic attitude, prices on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange started to firm at the beginning of this month. Despite continuing currency fluctuations, bullish factors outnumbered the bes irish leading to a mild rally which slightly weakened on the last day of the period under review. The general353 words
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Article168 1974-06-17 9 The activity at the German stock market slowed down during the week. Due to the closed market on holiday and In view of the forthcoming long weekend, turnover was very moderate. and share prices developed rather mixed. At the German bond market, prices of public bonds partly recovered after168 words
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Article388 1974-06-17 9 The week was marked by a statement by Mr. Jeremy Thorpe, the Liberal Party leader, that "Britain is tottering on the brink of the most appalling economic crisis it has ever faced" and by publication of last month's balance of payments figures, the visible trade deficit of £481 million388 words
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Article272 1974-06-17 9 Last week, Italian Stock Exchange opened on a down trend which continued uninterrupted since several weeks. After Tuesday loss of 3 per cent, the market registered a sensible reaction partly due to short covering. Market was Influenced by this week's falling technical settlements which will be afffected by current272 words
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Article466 1974-06-17 9 The market remained inactive and lethargic over the last week and even the publication of the new anti-inflation measures did not have any real effect. The measures were inspired in part by the German ones, and affect mainly companies as well as Individuals who pay the higher rates of466 words
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Article255 1974-06-17 9 The stock market has started to anticipate business results in next year's March term. Steels and chemicals are bullish, but trading houses seem to be unreasonably ignored. Nippon Steel and Bumltomo Metal are expected to continue strong, while Mltusi and Co. should be watched more closely. Sumitomo Chemical will255 words
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Article348 1974-06-17 9 The upward trend on the Zurich Stock Rjcchange continued in the last five sessions. All sectors registered gains. Contrary to all expectations, some profit-taking did have no influence. More active trading indicates that institutional buyers have entered the market. Negative factors such as the 7 per cent limitation on348 words
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180 1974-06-17 9 Reuter New Delhi, Monday India should export 26,000 million rupees (about $7540 million) worth of goods in the current year, Commerce Minister, Mr. DP. Chattopadhyaya, estimated here yesterday. The Minister told a Press conference that the provisional figures for exports last year (1973-1OT4), IncludingReuter - 180 words
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Article, Illustration1522 1974-06-17 10 Over the first jump-Forex leads By BLUE PETER Maran 11, late Yorkshire, one of the new horses entered lor the Perak Derby meeting which begins on June 22, can sprint and stay. He is a four-year-old bay Australian gelding by Sweet Moss outPicture by STEVEN LEE - 1,522 words
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193 1974-06-17 10 Paris, Monday—Queen Elizabeth's Hlghclere thrilled her owner and delighted a capacity crowd of ***** people at Chanttlly yesterday when the ran clean away with France's top race for three-year-old fillies. the Prix de Diane. Hie Queen's filly was taken to the front two furlongs193 words
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Article422 1974-06-17 10 New York, Monday While his victory in the UJS. Open shocked the golf world, former American football star Hale Irwin said yesterday that he had expected It "About three weeks ago I had a dream I won the US. Open," Irwin said seriously. "And now it422 words
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Article118 1974-06-17 10 Tokyo, Monday Japan's young pro Torn Nakamura yesterday won the Sapporo Tokyo Open golf tournament with a final round of 69 for a 10-under-par 278 total. Nakamura, 23, the sole leader after the second and third rounds, started with a bogey oo the first hole, but118 words
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Article362 1974-06-17 10 Close hits 131 —a Sunday record London, Monday—Former England skipper Brian Clc."* hit a recordbreaking 131 runs to eteer Somerset to a thrilling victory over his old county Yorkshire in the one-day Sunday League match yesterday. Close, who slammed eight sixes and 11 fours, registered his highest ever score in362 words
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Article31 1974-06-17 10 Tokyo, Monday Japan beat Peru 15-4, 16-14, 15-5, and the Soviet Union defeated Mexico 15-0, 15-4, 15-8 on the first day of a fournation women's volleyball tournament at Sapporo.31 words
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Article80 1974-06-17 10 London, Monday Angela Bonallack, recalled to the British Curtis Cup side for the women's golf matches against the United States after a lapse of seven years, withdrew within minutes of her nomination. The 37-year-old house- wife, who was beaten 2 and 1 by American Carol Semple In the80 words
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691 1974-06-17 11 JEFFREY LOW - JEFFREY LOW reporting from West Germany JEFFREY LOW Hanover, Monday On a rare sunny day here In late spring Holland exploded into a flaming brand of soccer to overwhelm Uruguay 2-0 at the Niedersachyen stadium. It was a runway win that sounded a warning from691 words
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Article430 1974-06-17 11 Ready for Brazil Frankfurt, Monday Scotland's Injured trio of World Cup starts—Jim Holton, Danny McGrain and skipper Billy Bremner—have fully recovered and wil be available for tomorrow, night's vital Group Two clash with champions Brazil in Frankfurt. Stooper Holton is feeling no effects from a430 words
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Article60 1974-06-17 11 Le Mans, Monday. A French Matra Slmca driven by Henri Pescarolo and Gerard Larrousse of France won the Le Mans 24-hour sports car race yesterday. Second was a Porsche Carera turbo driven by Holland's Gljs van Lennep and Her be r Muller of Switzerland. Anothe rMatra,60 words
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Article53 1974-06-17 11 Mexico City, MondayMexico will offer to host the third Afro-Asian and Latin American table tennis championships In late 1976 or early 1977, the Mexican Table Tennis Federation said. The Mexican proposal will be made at a meeting of the International Table Tennis Federation in Lagos, Nigeria53 words
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Article, Illustration684 1974-06-17 11 West Berlin, Monday. East and West Germany, with one win apiece behind them, should confirm their places in the second final round tomorrow when they take on unfancled Chile and Australia who look like being the also-rans of Group One. The West Germans wereUPI radiopic. - 684 words
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476 1974-06-17 11 Sindelflngen, Monday —Top officials of Argentina's World Cup squad, smarting after their 2-3 defeat on Saturday by Poland, have promised ah all-or-nothing match against Italy on Wednesday. "Our performance on Saturday was a bit of a shock, it was one of those Jinx days476 words
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399 1974-06-17 11 Paris, Monday. Unflappable Chris Evert of the United States demolished Olga Morosova of the Soviet Union 6-1, 6-2 to add the French international title to the Italian title she won two weeks ago. Miss Evert, 19. played near errorfree tennis in sweltering399 words
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Article102 1974-06-17 11 Frankfurt, Monday.—A total of 344,000 fans—64 per cent of available capacity watched the opening eight games In the 1974 World cup finals. The biggest crowd so far was at the West Berlin Olympic Stadium on Friday when 83,000 fans saw West Germany beat Chile 1-0 In102 words
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653 1974-06-17 11 New York, Monday— Former champion Joe Frailer and perennial contender Jerry Quarry, both with their boxing careers at stake, meet tonight in a 12-round heavyweight elimination bout at Madison Square Garden. Awaiting the victor is a shot at the winner of the September title653 words
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Advertisement632 1974-06-17 10 Where you can buy your next new car in Singapore h Sll CHAMPION MOTORS •I PTE. LTD. 304 Orchard Road. Singapore 9. Tat: *****1. MODELS: 1.3 Sup«r 1.6 Super. 1600 GT Junior. 2000 Bariina. 2000 GT Valoca 2000 GTV Spider. CITY MOTORS (S) PTE. LTD.. 28 Cavenagh Road. Singapore 9632 words
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Advertisement505 1974-06-17 11 for SPORTSMEN FAMILY ALL AGES S* V \L H •vlf v iP® 1. YOU MEED PROTEIN Mfy day because it cannot be stored in the body for future un. You mutt provide your body with enough protein every day or risk "protain starvation". 2. YOU NEED PROTEIN avary day to505 words
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Article184 1974-06-17 12 TODAY Is Monday, June 17, the 168th day of 1974 with 197 to follow. THE MOON Is approaching its new phase. the morning STARS are Venus and Jupiter. THE EVENING STARS are Mercury, Mars and Saturn. Those born on thu date are under the sign of Gemini John Wesley,184 words
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Article, Illustration91 1974-06-17 12 Taiwanese singer Mah Ping, 19, is a versatile entertainer, She not only sings both pop and classical pieces but also dances like a ballerina. You can see her nightly at the Cockpit Hotel's Golden Palace where she is on a sing- ing engagement.91 words
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Article55 1974-06-17 12 MEI LING: I enjoyed the songs and I so much wanted to see the movie, but it looks like we'll not be able to see Jesus Christ Superstar now that the censors have banned it. AH FOOK: Well, salvation lies with the Film Appeals Committee. Let's hope the55 words
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Miscellaneous801 1974-06-17 12 RADIO SINGAPORE 5 [•iUaUM,, i lowed by VEED NAADUM A magazine series presented In Tamil. 3.3* DIARY OF EVENTS (T) 3.35 LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDOUKED THING 3.55 MAGAZINE ZERO ONE (r) 4.1# GENERAL HOSPITAL. INTERMISSION 5.55 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by ADVENTURES OF BLACK BEAUTY A Member Of The Family:801 words
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Miscellaneous1958 1974-06-17 12 BACK PAGE HE AT THE CINEMA A Mrs. Jek Yeun Thong, wife of the Minist« for Culture will RECEIVE A ItljH CHEQUE In aid of the Children'! Charities Donation Draw "74 from the chairman of Metro Organisation, Mr. Ong TJoe Kim at the Singapore Council of Social Service, Penang Lane,1,958 words
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Miscellaneous279 1974-06-17 12 NEW NATION CROSSWORD ACRO6B 1 Roman orator 5 pushers 10 Cocoon dweller 14 German lancer Var. 15 Mr. Dionne 16 River near Dunkerque 1 risk 18 Plant exudation 19 River bank 20 Panama Canal nickname 22 Republic since 1948 24 "What's for me?" 25 Georgia sch. 28 snob" 29 Breakeast279 words
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