New Nation, 16 December 1974
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Title Section19 1974-12-16 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Monday December 16, 1974 No. 1207 Price 20 cents M.C. (P) 20/74 MONDAY, DECEMBER 16. 197419 words
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Article, Illustration638 1974-12-16 1 Provision shops throughout Singapore this morning began selling sugar at 75 cents a kati following tie 20cent increajp announced by the Sugar Industries of Singapore last night. New Nation checks In the Queenstown, Beach Road, Qeylang, Katong and city areas showed that most of these—Picture by PHILIP LIM - 638 words
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Article59 1974-12-16 1 Because of the heavy volume of mall during the festive week and two public holidays on Dec. 24 and 25, the closing time and date for Moneywords Contest VK" (which starts today in Page 20) will be extended to 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 27. The59 words
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Advertisement19 1974-12-16 1 STOCK MARKET P 2 WHAT'S ON, TIDES P 4 WEATHER P 6 CINEMA, MONEYWORDS P. 20 COMICS P. 2119 words
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Advertisement129 1974-12-16 1 Minolta SR-T SUPER (Also told as SR T3030r SR T102) MINOLTA VU ANS BtTTI R PICTURES SANYO RADIO CASSETTE Je A Large size battery Flush-mounted Built-in condenser mike. Check/VU meter. 10 cm speaker. Like record level/battery life check meter, pause control, tape counter, Stereocast jack, auto stop, sleep timer and129 words
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Miscellaneous15 1974-12-16 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today Isolated showers in afternoon.15 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article268 1974-12-16 2 There will be no squatter areas in Singapore In 10 to 15 years from today. Families who are not living in a privatedeveloped housing estate will be housed In HDB flats. "Once the population of the Republic is settled with a zero growth rate268 words
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Article516 1974-12-16 2 Rav K. Dhaliwal - By Rav K. Dhaliwal Consumers should take note of the price difference of 55 cents per IOOg between the cheapest and highest priced brands when buying honey. A recent survey by the Department of Trade shows that the cheapest brand Is CapUano (1 lb or516 words
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Article92 1974-12-16 2 LKA Penang, Monday With due pomp and ceremony, the FIDE (World Chess Federation) Bureau Meeting was declared opened by the Chief Minister of Penang, Dr. Una Chong Su yesterday. Together with the chess seminar at the First Asian Chess Team Championship, the Bureau meeting willLKA - 92 words
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Article42 1974-12-16 2 An exhibition of art and craft from the Democratic People's ReKublic of Korea will be eld at the Singapore Conference Hall from Thursday to Jan. 2. It will be open dally from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission ,1s free.42 words
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Article89 1974-12-16 2 Selective trading marked the Stock Exchange of Singapore this morning. BUSINESS DONE: Acma (1) 1.13. F. and N. (4) 2.58, (1) 2.57. O. Lumber (1) 0.77, (1) 0.76. Haw Par (2) 1.02, (10) 1.03. Rothmans (1) 2.02. 8. Darby (1) 1.56, (13) 1.55. (1) 1.54. Tgong (1)89 words
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Article12 1974-12-16 2 Police reported 69 accidents yesterday. None of these was serious.12 words
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Article, Illustration129 1974-12-16 3 One of these seven won top prize in yesterday's big show —which one? To most people, docs are docs wherever they are and whatever they look like. But to dog show judges, a champion has a touch of class all of its own. How do129 words
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Article246 1974-12-16 3 PG When it comes to staging a show, there is no one here who can do it better than the Show Committee of the Singapore Kennel Club. Yesterday's show at the Exhibition Hall In Kallang was ezceUent In every way. It started on time, finishedPG - 246 words
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325 1974-12-16 3 Judging a dog show Is a good way of keeping fit. This Is the opinion of Mr. Bud Etchuite and Mr. Harry Glover, who were the two Judges at the Singapore Championship Dog Show held yesterday. Mr. Glover, a Journalist, said: "A show Judge325 words
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Article290 1974-12-16 4 The Railway Administration is planning to double the amount of coaches on their trains plying between Singapore and Malaysia to cope with heavy bookings during the festive season. A spokesman Mid that the trains usually have three coaches. This has been doubled to six now.290 words
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132 1974-12-16 4 Several school bookshops are selling cheaper exercise and textbooks because of stiff competition from co-operatives. Since the National Trades Unions Congress started selling cheaper school books through cooperatives like Falrdeal. many bookshops have offered a 10 per cent discount. said the SlngaKre132 words
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Article166 1974-12-16 4 Sales representative, Mr. Yap Yan Kiat, 24, walked away with $500 from last week's Moneywords Contest "I". He submitted a solution that only differed at one point from the judges. A happy Mr. Yap who was visiting a friend almost refused to return home to be interviewed166 words
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Advertisement286 1974-12-16 2 MAZDAS MONEY $AVERg JUMBO 1000 It's a great big money-saver. You save when buying it. You save on road tax and you save plenty on petrol. But we don't save on the space we give you. For your money you'll get as much space as youll find in many 1,200286 words
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Advertisement72 1974-12-16 3 BEAT INFLATION BY SHOPPING AT ASHOKA'S Garments Supermarket IN SPECIALISTS CENTRE. LOWER GRD FL 1 cod and true ma 80. id's Grand Slam shirt. With famed underarm gusset tor improved 1 follow- through. In a 1 crescendo of colours. > Swing a mean club in Bond's Grand Slam. Make a72 words
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Advertisement13 1974-12-16 3 New Nation will carry Dm Cull r«n4t*» of tho dof show Uatorrow. A13 words
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Advertisement90 1974-12-16 3 lF@mdl@ ;ASHiON that special look Crystal Ballroom HY\! I Sl\( jAfK )K( HOI 11 The best of Swank 'Shop's dresses and gowns designed by Europe's leading designers will be shown at three shows A perfect opportunity to shop for the party gown 1 7 1 8 December, I 2:30 p90 words
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Advertisement21 1974-12-16 4 TERM OFFER 10 DISCOUNT ON o TILL 1 St JAN. 1975 (SI.No A PC )R K ()NLV SIPAK TAKRAW Sizes 11-1:2-821 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous682 1974-12-16 4 The jackpot is now $1500 ID D □□□□□□I B DQQQDD D □□BOB ■^i3553|55S53nn3I^^n55a ISHS5S9 □ana S S9SSS D l naaanaD Q|naDaa^™ Sn.SS!SS9 D l 0DnaBD nn|HciQQQ HnnnBBD ■□□gnanEalaanaa No entrant submitted a solution which corresponded In all respects with the set of answers held by the Judges to be the682 words
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Advertisement267 1974-12-16 5 rii \fA m Z& V WttA. PHILIPS Ik I t I t f w ■< I t>.» fe-i y K i i V*»V V I Football is action, excitement end colour. Viewed on a Philip* colour TV, you'll almost feel you are there. Philips bring you colour so natural it's267 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article200 1974-12-16 6 UPI Reuter Rangoon. Monday Police and soldiers moved during the curfew hours to arrest 50 or 80 more students and Buddhist monks In the aftermath of riots that left at least nine people dead and 74 Injured last Thursday. The city remained quiet yesterday under martial law,UPI; Reuter - 200 words
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102 1974-12-16 6 United Press International London, Monday—British motorists began a go-slow on the nation's roadways yesterday, the first day of governmentordered speed reductions aimed at cutting back oil imports. Top speeds were reduced to 113 kph <70 miles) per hour on the nation's superhighways, 97United Press International - 102 words
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Article413 1974-12-16 6 Reuter Johannesburg, Monday Security police are using South African Airways crew members to spy on passengers and report their political views and attitudes, the Johannesburg Sunday Times said yesterday. In a neoport headed Spies In The Sky. the newspaper quoted an unnamed girl whoReuter - 413 words
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Article89 1974-12-16 6 United Press International TODAY Is Monday, Dec. 16, the 350 th dav of 1974 with 15 to follow. THE MOON is approaching Its first quarter. THE MORNING BTARS are Mercury, Mars and Saturn. THE EVENING STARS are Venus and Jupiter. Those born on this date are under the signUnited Press International - 89 words
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Article48 1974-12-16 6 D. J - D.J. London, Monday A judge has said the expression "common law wife" was a "slovenly, silly phrase suitable only for Americans and criminals." Judge Michael Corley said at the Crown Court at Southend: "If the woman does not like the word mistress, why not quasi-wife?"—DJ.48 words
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Article35 1974-12-16 6 The dog that won the Best -in the Show award was Marksman of Wittersham, a cocker spaniel belonging to Mr. Eugene Phoa, which is Dog No. 3 in Page 3.35 words
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188 1974-12-16 6 Reuter Peking, Monday Prince Norodom Sihanouk has advised United Nations Secretary General Kurt Waldhelm to go to Washington rather than to Phnom Penh If the UN wanted to try to resolve the situation hi Cambodia. In a statement Issued to correspondents here, the Prince,Reuter - 188 words
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Article49 1974-12-16 6 Reuter Athens. Monday Greek President Phaedon Gizlkls resigned yesterday to allow the appointment of an Interim President following last Sunday's referendum which abolished the monarchy. General Glzlkis, 57. was appointed President on Nov. 25 last year following an army coup which toppled President George Papadopoulos. —BeaterReuter - 49 words
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Article, Illustration118 1974-12-16 7 Reuter Paris, Monday—President Ford yesterday offered to exchange his male Press Secretary, Mr. Ronald Nessen, for a beautiful red-headed member of President Valery Giscard d'Estaing's press retinue In Fort-de-France. The girl, Nicole Seguin, hired temporarily by Elysee Press spokesman Xavler Gouyou Beauchamps to assistReuter - 118 words
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Article346 1974-12-16 7 UPI, Reuter Beirut, Monday Four Israeli planes were driven off by surface to air missiles and anti-air-craft Are during a raid inio Lebanon yesterday, it was reported here. The Defence Ministry said four enemy planes entered Lebanese airspace at 1 p.m. and flew westward towards TyreUPI, Reuter - 346 words
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Advertisement334 1974-12-16 6 CAR AIRCONDITIONING OF TODAYS TOMORROW its mm INSTALLATION TAKES ONLY 6 HOURS The Remarkable SANDEN ROTARY Always insists on the latest modal, the single B-grove rotary compressor. Tcsr i i The rotary compressor packed with power with its greatly reduced engine load minimizing engine vibrations and stress. It takes very334 words
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Miscellaneous210 1974-12-16 6 WORLD WEATHER New York Cloudy, 54-39F, 6-4C. Headline: Ford and Discard meet for parley oil high on agenda. San Francisco Fair, 56-42F, 13-5C. Headline: Ford, Oiscard summit may end oil dispute. Moscow Overcast, 23-19F, 5 a 1 n u s 7C. Headline: Boys are called by the army. Tokyo—Sunny, 51-37F,210 words
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Advertisement55 1974-12-16 7 IF YOU THINK A SPORTSHIRT SHOULD BE AS TRIM AS YOU ARE... YOU BELONG IN THE ARROW BRIGADE At last. A sportshirt that doesn't bury a body in a balloon. Arrow cuts Brigade to the new measure of man. Slim. Trim. Sexy. The tailoring is unmistakably Arrow. From the French55 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration644 1974-12-16 8 Julian Kerr - From Julian Kerr Reuter King Constantipe of Greece, who has spent the past seven years in self-impos-ed exile has now joined the ranks of deposed monarchs. After the Dee. 8 referendum in which his former subjects voted more than two to one against his returningReuter - 644 words
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626 1974-12-16 8 Colin Melntyre - From Colin Melntyre Reuter The Indonesian government seems determined to press ahead with plans to put control of its industry firmly in the hands of Indonesians, regardless of major problems which are expected to follow. The plan Is not new. It waa drawn up InReuter - 626 words
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Article, Illustration1525 1974-12-16 9 Ismail Kassim - INTERVIEW by I Ismail Kassim THE book publishing Industry is going through difficult times. Rising costs of raw materials have already pushed prices of books up and this win undoubtedly affect sales. Aggravating the situation is the government's Intention to take over the1,525 words
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Advertisement199 1974-12-16 9 IWM)€R ry h Investment Cast Professional Quality Scientifically Designed Superior Performance. All new design of this club moves weight to the toe and the lower part of the iron which enlarges the "sweet spot",and the effective hitting area. Investment cast of stainless steel with brushed finish. The Invader,.with Its special199 words
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Advertisement246 1974-12-16 9 Colour TV at $2.65 a day BFred X mas Offer! One Philips Cordless Shaver with every Philips K9 < X Colour TV set. AA). (Only while stocks last) toy ♦Also available 56cm. (22") Philips K9 Colour TV set. The Philips K9 66 cm. (26") colour TV set—one of the most246 words
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OPINION
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Article344 1974-12-16 10 The announcement that the annual colourful parade at the Padang, the highlight of every National Day celebration since 1966, is to be dropped pext year, will no doubt be met with regret and dismay in many sections of the population. The precision marching, the344 words
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WHISPERS By ISPY
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Article113 1974-12-16 10 A senior Government official who read of the civil servant who refused to speak to a New Nation reporter in this column last week, has explained that his fellow colleagues are reluctant to talk to Journalists over the Ehone because there i no way of checking113 words
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Article35 1974-12-16 10 Some money-lend-ers. it seems, are finally seeing the need for good public relations A friend who has been in debt for the past years, has received his first Christmas card from a money-lender!35 words
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Article, Illustration541 1974-12-16 10 EDGAR KOH; EDGAR KOH - MONDAY WITH EDGAR KOH EDGAR KOH New York: Overshadowed by but by no means any less grim than the political considerations that have seized the current General Assembly session in such an unprecedented manner, the socio economic realities of a world racked by hunger, over-po-p ulatlon541 words
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Article172 1974-12-16 10 JOSEF A. NG - JOSEF A. NG The commonsense comments of male conductors on Singapore Bus Services' new policy of recruiting female conductors are worthy of attention (NN, 7.12.74). It is unlikely that a female bus crew will raise the standard of service for the bus travelling public. The reasons172 words
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Article115 1974-12-16 10 Would it be possible for the BBS to extend service No. 168 (which terminates at Bembawang Hill Drive) to the end of Jalan Kayu? There Is no direct bus at the present moment linking Jalan Kayu to Orchard Road. To a 1200 earner like me, the fare115 words
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Article76 1974-12-16 10 Why is It that student bus-passes are collected from us before Dec. 31? We were asked to surrender our bus-passes when we went back to school to get our report cards. This causes a great Inconvenience because now we will have to pay more for a bus76 words
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Article210 1974-12-16 10 VOICE OF THE PRESS (HANYANG) SIANGBMJ. Two days ago. a freighter under repair at the Jurong Shipyard caught fire which killed IS people and critically Injured another one. In terms of casualties. the tragedy two days ago is an unprecedented industrial mishap in our Republic. That such210 words
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Advertisement68 1974-12-16 10 1 COLOURFUL 1975 ANIMAL CALENDAR for any two rolls of SAKURACOLOR FILMS purchased CHOOSE TO USE SAKURACOLOR FILMS FOR THE COMING SEASONS. YOU WILL GET BRIGHTER PICTURES, BEAUTIFUL LONG LASTING COLORS AND MORE SATISFACTION. OFFER OBTAINABLE FROM ALL PHOTO STORES AND STUDIOS IN SINGAPORE ONLY. HURRY! WHILST STOCKS LAST! BEE68 words
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FEATURE
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Article, Illustration1125 1974-12-16 11 Lu Lin Reutens - Every amateur sinter or musician in Singapore has one ambition: to walk away with the first prise in the talentime series, organised by Radio and Television Singapore. As winner of the nation's by Lu Lin Reutens If you were an ardent television viewer In 1968,1,125 words
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Advertisement124 1974-12-16 11 p..,„ S-'V "1 j.. A BREITLING CHRONOGRAPH can multiply, divide,convert currencies,, calculate fuel consumption, check factory production rates and do much more... than just tell the time. Not everybody would need to use all the features built into the Breitling chronographs. But sportsmen, professional people, pilots, scientists, engineers and businessmen124 words
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SPECIAL FEATURE
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Article, Illustration351 1974-12-16 12/13 Richard Lim - By Richard Lim Dancing Is what you do when you move your hands, your legs and your body to music. Properly done, it Is an art But dancing it not too popular In Singapore. Rare La the child who say? his351 words
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Article159 1974-12-16 12/13 The People's Association is looking for new talents for their dance company. The PA plans to conduct dance classes, starting in January, for dancing enthusiasts. The training programme Includes the basic techniques of ballet, Malay and contemporary dancing, traditional Chinese dancing, and folk159 words
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Article, Illustration217 1974-12-16 12/13 Mrs. Devi Maniam, 37, has been an Indian dance teacher for the past 15 years. And, she has been dancing herself for twice this length of time 30 years! Today a veteran in the art, Mrs. Maniam has about 55 pupils today. She has217 words
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Advertisement191 1974-12-16 12/13 fs t yrtti ma). *3few/1/ mm From 11th—24th- Dec.1974 Say It wkh diamonds or other Jewettety Items. Hie very latest creations from master craftsmen of world standing are here for X'mas shopplns delight. Discount of 25% Is allowed for all cash purchases, except for onset diamonds and watches for which191 words
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PLEASURE
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Article, Illustration487 1974-12-16 14 Sonny Yap - by Sonny Ya p AMAZONS AND SUPERMEN directed by A 1 Bradley, with Nick Jordan, Marc Hannibal, Yueh Hua and Malisa Longo (Capitol). Calling It fantastic sounds like the understatement of the year. I guess any film that reaches such a height of absurdity is beyond487 words
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Article, Illustration230 1974-12-16 14 Jennifers j] diary JJ Cocktail and dinner pianist Ralph Lombardl Is temporarily the resident pianist at the Goodwood Park Hotel. The kind of music that Mr. Lombardl prefers?—" Good music." He doesn't believe that one type of music Is necessarily better than another he tries230 words
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Article, Illustration431 1974-12-16 14 JS For three girls who'd never had any formal lesson in music—between them they couldn't read a note on a music sheet—the Ginny Tlu Sisters certainly have made It in the entertainment world. Stars when other kids were lust entering kindergarten, the Sisters have since thenJS - 431 words
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Advertisement297 1974-12-16 14 fyv 24 th Dec. WUZd THE MARCO POLO RESTAURANT The perfect Christmas retreat is planned for you at our elegant dining room, where In an atmosphere rare, over the flickering festive flames of an exquisite candlelit gourmet dinner, you'll near the first Joyous noWs. $40 nett, per person. (Tickets are297 words
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TREND
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Article, Illustration380 1974-12-16 15 Dear Ros: My father Is a doctor and I am the only child. Contrary to the belief that the only child enjoys more love and opportunities of which a child from a large family is deprived, my parents expect too much from me. My father,380 words
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264 1974-12-16 15 Dear Ros: I have been very close to this pretty girl ever since we were 17. We saw each other every day and she would pay for every outing during those times as I was often broke, having to contribute to my family's upkeep.264 words
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Article264 1974-12-16 15 Dear Ros: I love this man very much and he says he loves me too. But when I ask him to marry me. he says marriage is a burden and he does not want to be tied down yet. I have thought of leaving him but264 words
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Article201 1974-12-16 15 Dear Ros: I am 17 years old and deeply In love with a girl who Is 10 years older than I am. She is a millionaire's daughter and although my family Is quite well-off, we are definitely not millionaires. We are very much in201 words
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235 1974-12-16 15 Dear Ros: While taking a stroll during break-time at a course. I bumped Into a man who was going to his parked car. He Introduced himself and showed proof that he was genuine. I liked him he was humble and polite. He235 words
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85 1974-12-16 15 Dear Ros: I am very worried that I may be pregnant because I had sex with my boyfriend. Is It true that when one has It Immediately after menstruation, the chances of becoming pregnant are slim? Distressed Dear Distressed: While there is less chance85 words
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Article165 1974-12-16 15 Dear Ros: We used to be a weilto do family but gambling has changed all that. My father, two brothers and three sisters are at the Turf Club every weekend, betting on horses, and they seldom win. They are also heavy drinkers. Family life165 words
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Article143 1974-12-16 15 Dear Ros: According to some grandmother's tale having a mole near one's lips is a blessing. They say that such a mark guarantees sufficient food (or a person throughout his/her life. Is this true? I have one such mole and And such a spot disgusting.143 words
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Advertisement37 1974-12-16 15 ti s HCLSE CP TANG IS OPEN TILL 9.30 P.M. AS FROM ONDAY 16th DECEMBER jo oio 010 CHRISTMAS EVE WE OPEN TILL 5.45 PM C.K.TANG (S) PTE ITD. 310 ORCHARD ROAD SINGAPORE 9 TEL *****0<5UNE5) MtouuMmmi37 words
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FINANCE
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Article602 1974-12-16 16 TOKYO The Tokyo stock market has become thin again, waiting to see what the Mikl administration will do. Even so, the market may not take any sharp dive. It seems to be underpinned by anticipated monetary policy relaxation and 1 n creasing short602 words
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336 1974-12-16 16 PARIS The market remained calm this week. There were few major 'price changes. The main point of Interest In the market remains the battle for the control of Marine Flrminy. On the one hand, the Wendel group Is still buying Marine Flrminy336 words
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Article380 1974-12-16 16 The gilt-edged market, as has often been the case of late, was responsible for setting the tone of the equity market this week on the London Stock Exchange. This was principally due to the weakness of sterling on the foreign exchanges. An already dull380 words
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364 1974-12-16 16 During the period under review quotations tended for the most part downward, but fluctuations remained small amid generally modest turnover. Despite the lower Glees of many shares, vestors are reluctant to enter the market, which is mainly due to the unfavourable forecast for 1975.364 words
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Article205 1974-12-16 16 (FRANKFURT Equity prices continued to profit from the more confident mood of Investors, though after the recent strong Increases a consolidation set in. With a view to the government's decision on reflatlonary measures, demand for those shares benefiting therefrom was noticed, for example, In the capital205 words
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Article173 1974-12-16 16 Prices at 11.30 am. today (Australian time) oil the Sydney Stock Exchange: AOD 05 05%, Allstate nil 10 Amad nil 02 Aurora 07 nil Bamboo 03 nil Beach 35 nil Bridge 10 11 Cleveland 30 34 Bastmet 03 nil Endeavour 10 11 Flind 30c opt 03% 03 Hastings 00%173 words
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Article188 1974-12-16 16 MILAN This week the Italian Stock Exchange registered heavy losses which Interested all the sectors. Main factors affecting the market are: The high cost of money, the approach of next week settlement days, but particularly the current economic situation al ways deteriorating as shown by188 words
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MOTORING
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Article, Illustration863 1974-12-16 17 Lee Chiu San - by Lee Chiu San Though the trend in 1974 was towards economy, powerful bikes still enjoyed good sales. With the present advances in technology even motorcycles of only 350 c.c. engine capacity now have horsepower outputs which would not disgrace motorcycles twice their863 words
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Article, Illustration407 1974-12-16 17 Jim Watkins - by Jim Watkins If Father Christmas, or any one else in a similarly generous frame of mind reads New Nation, all I want for Christmas is a Fiat 130 Coupe. Picking one special car, out of all those tested during the year, is usually extremely407 words
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Advertisement173 1974-12-16 17 E Jgfip V r£ > 5® w Ifll HITACHI H ft £1 ejt x'i sr* !H Doe/n't it boil you up/ometime/? Don't stay in when the sun is out. Take to the road regardless of the mounting traffic and the heat. With Hitachi car air conditioner you can arrive at173 words
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Advertisement327 1974-12-16 18 TAI LEE FURNITURE CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCED CONTRACTOR FOR EXHIBITION SITES, PARTITIONING, OFFICE, SHOWROOM A SHIP RENOVATION, FURNITURE FOR HOTELS, HOMES A OFFICES A EXPORTING OF FURNITURE A CHAIRS. PERSONAL SUPERVISION GUARANTEED. WE SHALL BE GLAD TO CALL ON YOU AT YOUR CONVENIENCE TO GIVE ANY QUOTATIONS OR ESTIMATE WITHOUT OBLIGATIONS. X'MAS327 words
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Advertisement365 1974-12-16 18 CLERK TYPIST REQUIRED. Apply Alexandra P.O. Box 43 S pore. WAITRESSES wanted Immediately! 1) Age over 18 years. 2) Experience not necessary Non-applicants are welcome and war It permit will be apolled for them. Good salary working condition. Interested please come personally for Interview at: Coka Bar Restaurant, 47-A, Bencoolen365 words
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Advertisement464 1974-12-16 18 JUROHG FAMILY SHORTS CENTRE FOR your sauna bath and massage at our newlyopened Jurong Sports Sauna. Business hours: 4.00 p.m. 11.00 p.m. Call at 1, Yuan Ching Road, tel: *****3 *****5 S'pore, LADIES/ GENTLEMEN at your place, facial, head massage, body massage, bridal make-up. Ring ***** from 11 00 a464 words
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SPORTS
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Article, Illustration539 1974-12-16 20 Sonny Yap's - Bid to encourage local participation MARTIAL ARTS COIUMN Sonny Yap's Thai klck-boxlng, considered as one of the most dangerous sports in the world, is coming to Singapore —In a big way. Ten Thai kick-boxers are scheduled to fight in a special tournament at the539 words
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Article305 1974-12-16 20 Reuter Perth, Monday—Former Wimbledon champion Margaret Court yesterday proved she Is back to the best of tennis when she went through a world-class field to win her eighth West Australian Open singles title. In an Impressive 70mlnute display Mrs. Court. 32, proved too goodReuter - 305 words
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242 1974-12-16 21 Reuter Bangkok, Mondy Malaysia will play Thailand to break a tie for top position in Group "B" and Cambodia meet South Vietnam to decide second position in Group "A" as the seventh King's Cup football tournament goes into an extra day's action hereReuter - 242 words
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Article503 1974-12-16 21 Dymock underlines Test claim Reuter Perth, Monday The England cricketers' hotel was full of injured here last night after Australian express bowler Jeff Thomson added David Lloyd and Colin Cowdrey to tfce casualty list with his violent bowling. Lloyd was helped from the field inReuter - 503 words
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Article142 1974-12-16 21 Reuter Lahore, Monday India and Pakistan have agreed in principle to resume playing each other In Test cricket, the President of the Pakistan Cricket Board of Control, Abdul Haflz Kardar, announced here yesterday. Test cricket between the two countries was suspended 13 years ago becauseReuter - 142 words
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Article215 1974-12-16 21 Reuter Naples, Monday. An Italian soccer league match ended in confusion here yesterday after a linesman was struck by a missile thrown from the crowd. The referee ended the match about 00 seconds early with Juventus leading 0-2 against Napoli. After the linesman had beenReuter - 215 words
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Article247 1974-12-16 21 Reuter Manila, Monday Defending champions Thailand last night opened their title bid with a 3-1 victory over Singapore in the Schools International soccer tournament. In another match South Vietnam upset Indonesia 2-1 on the second day of the eightnation nine-day tournament. The third scheduled match betweenReuter - 247 words
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Article79 1974-12-16 21 A display of the latest American golf and tennis equipments will be held at the United States Trade Center in Yen San Building from December 17-19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Highlight of the threeday display will be film shows on the two games79 words
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Article, Illustration641 1974-12-16 22 POST SCRIPT by Scrutineer Lover's Paradise turned In a promising effort to finish second to Kuala Rompln In the 8f Stewards Cup at Buklt Tlmah yesterday. But many thought he was a trifle unlucky not to have won. When pacemaker Pontreslna weakened at the distance Kuala641 words
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356 1974-12-16 22 Gold Cup to be run on December 29. Golden Way came out with flying colours In his first outing in Class 1 company on Saturday. He fairly whipped the opposition. He fairly whipped the opposition In the Division 2 6f. Following the early pace356 words
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Article, Illustration244 1974-12-16 22 French Blrlera set the pace, leading past the half mile, and Into the straight, with LMt 1 Forget closing in. SentoDe and B«baU movedup. Closing the gap steadily Lest I Forget shot past French Wrier* a furlong out to win244 words
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Article92 1974-12-16 22 Reuter Kingston. Monday. American Mike Higuera. won the Jamaican Open golf tournament by three strokes at the Cayman as Country Club here yesterday. Higuera, Joint overnight leader on 309 with Britain's Maurice Bembridge, shot a finalround 73 his worst in the tournament for a 73-bole totalReuter - 92 words
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Article42 1974-12-16 22 Moscow, Monday Olympic champion Vaslll Alexeyev of the Soviet Union improved his own world record for the super-heavyweight jerk with 243 kg (535*lb) at a weightliftlng competition In Zaporozhye yesterday. Alexeyev added o.skg (I-lb) to his previous world mark.42 words
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Article28 1974-12-16 22 People's Association Youth Swimming Club will meet Tlrta Taruna of Indonesia in a twoday friendly swimming meet beginning tomor»aft Toa Fay oh Swlmt OMHfex at,2 p«.28 words
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2295 1974-12-16 23 Penang newcomers: by BLUE PETER Teh Choon Beng will introduce a top class stayer in Yellow River II (late High Call) at the Penang Gold Cup meeting beginning on Saturday. He is a three-year-old chestnut Irish colt by High Hat, sire of2,295 words
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Article254 1974-12-16 23 Reuter Manila, Monday —The Philippines defeated South Korea 89-79 last night to win the Third Asian Youth men's basketball championship. The Filipinos swept the 15-day tournament winning 11 straight games, eight in the preliminary round and three in the championship pool. South Korea defeated Japan 70-66Reuter - 254 words
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Miscellaneous515 1974-12-16 20 Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instuctions appear below Name (M<\/Mrs./Miss)*. Address Tel: FILL IN CLUES BELOW Cut along dotted lines CLUES FOR K 1. 1. It's used for carrying bricks, etc 2. "Mot" often bribes it 3. Letters denoting the alphabet 4. With which a nervous crook515 words
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Miscellaneous443 1974-12-16 20 AT THE CINEMA ■EN HUB: William Wyler's 11 Oicar-win-ning classic adapted from Lew Wallace's seml-blbllcal novel Is back. Charlton Heston Is the young Jew converted to Christianity ahd Stephen Boyd me Roman enemy Messala. If not for anything else, the blockbuster will always be remembered for Its spectacular chariot scenes.443 words
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Article205 1974-12-16 24 JJ - The LAST word by JJ. Today, we take a peep at newspaper classified ads: WANTED: Strong women. Must have good self-control in speech (should not use more than one swear word between each bus stop). Apply Singapore Bus Service AILING Industry looking for good team of officials205 words
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Article, Illustration28 1974-12-16 24 S'PORE GIRL and she's pretty as a picture Angie Noor. 18, a commercial college student, hopes to become an air hostess. Picture by tess. Picture by THOMAS RESKE.tess. Picture by THOMAS RESKE. - 28 words
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Article47 1974-12-16 24 AH FOOK: It's going to be a bitter Christmas for a lot of people now that the price of sugar has gone up. MEI LIN: Look at the bright side! Now you need not go on a crash diet after all the feasting and merry-making.47 words
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Miscellaneous75 1974-12-16 24 W Y SHOW of the Day ON TRIAL (10.00 over Channel Five). The title of tonight's episode is The Case of Sir Charles Dilke. In the Crawford versus Crawford divorce proceedings, Sir Charles Dilke, a well-known public figure, is cited as co-respondent. Although the case against Dilke is dismissed, it75 words
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