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Title Section18 1974-12-27 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Friday December 27, 1974 No. 1216 Price 20 cents M.C. tfMQ/Zl FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 197418 words
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Article, Illustration185 1974-12-27 1 Douglas Chan - By Douglas Chan Five people were injured when a 80 kilometres per hour (50 m.p.h.) whirlwind lashed through the Jurong Industrial estate yesterday causing panic among hundreds of workers and damage estimated at over $100,000. The 15-minute whirlwind which started -at 2.45 p.m. ripped off roofs,185 words
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Article, Illustration913 1974-12-27 1 Reuter Darwin, Friday The threat of a typhoid and dysentry epidemic hung over this cycloneravaged north Australian city today as an armada of ships and planes converged to rescue 25,000 homeless. The northern territory police commissioner, Mr. W.J. McLaren, said today some cases of both diseasesReuter; UPI radio picture - 913 words
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Advertisement20 1974-12-27 1 )%@`.:"%%.<(,'"&/-%?+[|{-%`*-+} ©BOSCH Germany's largest manufacturer of original automotive equipment t ssa i r >■1 ROBERT BOSCH (SOUTH fcAST ASIA) PTE LTD20 words
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Miscellaneous17 1974-12-27 1 Forecast Singapore's we* ther outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today Isolated showers In late afternoon.17 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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400 1974-12-27 2 Police from both sides of the causeway are now tracking down the people responsible for planning the bomb threat on shoe Industrialist, Mr. Soh Keng Chin, last Friday. The warning note and a bullet were mailed to him from Johore Barn, it wai400 words
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Article, Illustration237 1974-12-27 2 A common love for acting put these three Taiwanese sisters. Lim Ling Ee, Llm Slew Fong and Lim Fang Chen on the same road to fame and fortune. Linn Be, 23. Slew Pong, a. and Pang Chen, 20, wnoee father Is the manner237 words
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Article52 1974-12-27 2 Market sentiment remained weak on the Stock Exchange of Singapore this morning. All the flYe counters traded up to press time, held steady at overnight closing tarda. BUSINESS DONS: U.OJB. (3) 1.76. a. Darby (3) 1.50. O. Lumber (3) 0.621. Gold Storage (1) 1.76. (1) 1.72. DBA52 words
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Article151 1974-12-27 2 A total of 44.916 six-year-olds will have their first taste of school when the 1975 term begins next week. Compared with this year, the enrolment for primary one classes dropped by 2661. This downtrend is due to family planning and the decline in birth rates151 words
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Article216 1974-12-27 2 Singaporeans will be able to rent camp sites In Changi from early next year. The Peo ple£ Association (PA) has allocated the former Changi Camp, which is almost one acre In size, for camping for the public. The camp site is Jiut next to the216 words
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Article259 1974-12-27 2 Most of Singapore's department stores and shops are experiencing poor sales despite the festive season. Most managers Interviewed by New Nation •aid that their sales during this festive season hate dropped by IS to 25 per cent In turnover figures, as compared to last year. The259 words
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Article34 1974-12-27 3 A salesman, Mr. 00l Ylk Hong, 46, and two friends were held up by a gunman and an accomplice in his lion Road office and robbed of $2000 and valuables worth $010 yesterday.34 words
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465 1974-12-27 4 Nancy Koh - By Nancy Koh Hoteliers who undercut the market by offering attractive discounts to boost their occupancy will be struck off the register of the Slngar pore Hotel and Restaurant Association. The warning was sounded by Mr. Kenneth Kwan, the association's secretary, in an interview with465 words
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Article249 1974-12-27 4 All p re-university students will- have some knowledge of computers in the near future, the Director of Education, Mr. K w a n Sal Kheong, said tills morning. The Ministry 0 f Education intends' to train more teachers to conduct computer appreciation course* for all pre-unl-rerilty students. Mr.249 words
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Article23 1974-12-27 4 Ngee Ann Technical College Students' Union will present a variety show at the National Theatre on Jan. 3 at 7.30 p.m.23 words
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Article, Illustration122 1974-12-27 4 Two officers and nine boys of the Boys' Brigade In Singapore are now In Devonport, Tasmania, to attend a 12-day camp for more than 1000 BB members from eight countries, beginning tomorrow. The contingent, led by Lt. Quek Choon Hock, left Singapore on Christmas122 words
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Article41 1974-12-27 4 The YMCA will start a six-session roller-skating course for beginners every Sunday from Jan. Classes will be held at the YMCA Orchard Road courtyard from 3.30 to 5 pjn. Fees is $10 for members and $15 for non-members.41 words
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Article37 1974-12-27 4 The YMCA Orchard Road will held swlmmlng, snorkel and scuba courses for beginners at River Valley Road swimming pool. The courses will be held Wednesday from 5.30 to 7 p.m. Those Interested can ring tel: *****4.37 words
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Article41 1974-12-27 4 The Adult Bducatlon Board will hold a Japanese language course for beKlnners at the Raffles Girls' Primary School Centre f|om Jan. 6. Classes will be held on Mondays and Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. The course fee is $30.41 words
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368 1974-12-27 5 Many taxi drivers are keeping away from the city central area during peak hours since the implementation of the compulsory queueing system at six taxistops on Dec. 1. One of the reasons they are shunning the area Is that they are liable to368 words
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Article48 1974-12-27 5 The Department of Extramural Studies of the University erf Singapore will conduct a So lecture course on K1 eme nt ary Russian Language from Jan. o next year. The fee is $90. ApUcation forms and further information may be obtained from the department at tel. *****0.48 words
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Article36 1974-12-27 5 The closing date for the People's Association essay competition on the topic. Community Recreation The Answer To Youth Problems—has been extended to Jan. 31, 1076. There are over $2000 In cash prizes to be won.36 words
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Article, Illustration185 1974-12-27 5 This is part of the nine-mile cycle track which will bring Singaporeans right through the East Coast Park from Bedok to Tanjong Rhu. The track la expected to be completed by the end of next year or early 1978. It runs a few yards away from the185 words
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Miscellaneous415 1974-12-27 2 Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting ins Auctions appear below Name (Mr./Mrs./Miss)* Address FILL IN MISSING LITTERS ACROSS USING CLUES BELOW ■'Cut dong dottad liftM CLUES FOR L 5 1. Story of love, adventure, etc 2. Animal or Mtin§ of hufe tixo 3. Anonymous letters may weM moke415 words
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Advertisement222 1974-12-27 4 THE LARGEST SELLING GAS-COOKER IN THE WORLD. at i. c ikfe -Vl V DELUXE MODEL Wl TH SIDE CABINET. !•».,st t G.-t jm ir. ~11 ,KI,JS d,„. n<(»<lt>lr to. Cftoow t"»rr> A 'dnqe from Italy U« stJi.h t»,-Lhon:jl )m>rt«•< -r> I' !v.tr\f ('(J tl'dtu'f". you '1 I'Mlf! t .'t J222 words
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Miscellaneous317 1974-12-27 4 WHAT'S ON The Communications Minister. Mr. Yong Nyuk Un. and the Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Lee Koon Choy, will attend the FIRtrT ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION of the Singapore Freight Forwarders Association at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce at 7JO p.m. The Minister for Social Affairs and MP317 words
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Advertisement36 1974-12-27 5 [Visit our; New Premier Storel qt G-36 High Street Centre! Are you in the BALLYCLASS? If not, it's time you moved up to the worlds NO.I SHOE BALLYI OF SWTTZERLANO 1 >■ Left atvtae available exclusivty at36 words
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Advertisement121 1974-12-27 5 m m Come along and cash in on Diethelm's Big Save Sate and really stretch your dollar. Drastically reduced prices on all these lines: lounge, bedroom and dining furniture; furnishing fabrics and carpets, as well as boutique items. This is the opportunity to grab yourself a bargain. Classic imported furniture121 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article228 1974-12-27 6 United Press International Paris. Friday Le Monde said yesterday in an editorial that the quarrel between the Soviet Union and China Is intensifying. The editorial said: "For some time the polemic between the Soviet Union uno China has been redoubling In intensity. "Hardly a day goesUnited Press International - 228 words
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Article323 1974-12-27 6 UPI Reuter Beirut, Friday Palestinian leader Mr. Yasser Arafat said yesterday Israel is planning a surprise offensive against Syria and southern Lebanon and the United States will seize the opportunity to occupy Arab oil fields. In an Interview with an Indian correspondent, distributed by the Sierrill*UPI; Reuter - 323 words
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Article, Illustration138 1974-12-27 6 A Japanese patrol boat ana small fishing veasels helping to clean up a giant oil slick In the Inland Sea In Japan. The spill, the biggesl In Japanese history, Is the result of a leak at a refinery of the Mitsubishi OH Company In138 words
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Article153 1974-12-27 6 Reuter Cairo, Friday Lieut.Gen. Abdul Oha n 1 Gamasi, the Egyptian Chief of Staif, has been appointed War Minister In succession to Field Marshal Ahmad Ismail, who died In London on Christmas Day, the Middle Bast news agency said today. The appointment was made byReuter - 153 words
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Article55 1974-12-27 6 Reuter BlOscow, Friday —The Soviet Unkm yesterday launched an orbiting space laboratory, Salyut 4. as the six-month mission Of Its predecessor came to an end. The official Soviet news agency Tass said the new laboratory would test design and construction imp rovements of the id-ton Salyut craft—theReuter - 55 words
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Article31 1974-12-27 6 United Press International Tel Aviv, Friday—The government today closed down H A 1 Airlines' world wide .operations indefinitely in a dispute with line maintenance workers over a union work slowdown.United Press International - 31 words
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Article111 1974-12-27 6 United Press International Los Angeles., Friday Comedian Jack Benny has terminal cancer, his manager, Irving rein, said yesterday. "He Is very, very 111 and Is not expected to last much longer," Fein said. **Hs cancer of the stomaek&i Benny, 80, was hot hospitalised and his familyUnited Press International - 111 words
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Article243 1974-12-27 6 United Press International Moscow, Friday The Soviet Union, in what western diplomatic sources said was a sweeping liberalisation measure which will affect millions of Russians announced yesterday It will grant Internal passports to all adult dtuens. ftts Includes an estimated 46 million Klkhozniks collective farm workersUnited Press International - 243 words
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Article37 1974-12-27 6 D. J - D.J. Britain, according to a government report, spent £441 mlllioh ($2381 million) last ye-xr on gambling, casinos, dog tracks, blpgo halls, pools and lotteries. This represents £11 ($5O) a head for people over 18—DJ.37 words
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Article138 1974-12-27 6 United Press International TODAY is Friday, Dec. 27, the 361 st day of 1974 with four to follow. THE MOON -is approaching its full phase. THE MORNING STABS are Mars and Saturn. THE EVENING STABS are Mercury, Venus and Jupiter. Those born on this date are under the signUnited Press International - 138 words
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Miscellaneous205 1974-12-27 6 WORLD WEATHER Paris Rain, 54-39F, 12-4 C. Headline: Pope Paul's Christmas message. Moscow—Overcast, 3430P, 1-minus IC. Headline: Fresh gains of collective and Soviet farmers. New York—Clear and seasonable, 40-27F, 4mlnus 2C. Headline; Australia to airlift 10,000 out of Cyclone-hit Darwin. San Francisco Fair, 62-38F, 16-SC. Headline: Killer cyclone in Australia.205 words
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FRIDAY FORUM
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Article58 1974-12-27 8 JENNIFER SCHOON - JENNIFER SCHOON THE dawn of Um new year traditionally fill* many people with hope. They make resolutions, plans and generally look forward to "better times." What do Singaporeans look forward to? .What are their plans? New Nation's Friday Forum today presents the views of Are58 words
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Article, Illustration155 1974-12-27 8 Computer programmer/analyst Evelyn Chlam, 27, Is determined to make more progress in her line of work next year. An employee of the Telecommunication Authority of Singapore M 1 s Chlam, who Is a pure science graduate of the University of Singapore, said: "I look forward to' improving155 words
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Article, Illustration184 1974-12-27 8 A receptionist, MARIE ANN MATHOT, 18, hopes the new year will see her promoted to a secretary. A member of the Singapore Youth Choir, Marie Ann says: "But what I'm really looking forward to, Is the various activities and engagements of the choir I really184 words
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Article, Illustration177 1974-12-27 8 For MISC KHOO SWEE SIM, 22, *75 as far m she can Me bold* noting that she can look forward to "emept possibly the long holiday which I intended to take this year, but cotddnt quite make," she said. For her it will be enough lust177 words
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Article, Illustration267 1974-12-27 8 PKNNY GAS, 10, an undergraduate says: "In the aew year I hope to get rid of the inertia rre seemed to have settled into this year. Not doing terribly much of anything, and not doing anything well." 'Tm looking forward to a more active267 words
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Article, Illustration189 1974-12-27 8 What MISS IRENE TEOH, 24, is really looking forward to in 1075 Is a long vacation. "I just want to go away and relax after the pressure of work this year," she said. During the new year she also plans to live out her new philosophy189 words
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Article110 1974-12-27 8 _v*Waiting for my Wre-unlversity results is all I can think about in the coming year everything else will be dependent on how well I do." said Miss GEBALMNE CHAN, 18. For If her results are good, she looks forward to continuing her studies110 words
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Advertisement1695 1974-12-27 9 Message from Mr. Ho Shio Kwang, Chairman Singapore has come a long way in the field of Material Handling. Transportation is only a very small portion of this vast field. But since my first contact with the business of transportation, I felt the importance and the need to transform this1,695 words
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OPINION
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376 1974-12-27 10 It was ft belated Christmas present; nevertheless the National Development Ministry's statement yesterday spelling out the details of a scheme for middleincome Singaporeans to purchase publicly-developed flats with the help of their CPF contributions must be greatly appreciated by them. The merits of home376 words
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WHISPERS By ISPY
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Article35 1974-12-27 10 Ever wondered why Dec. 36 is called Boxlnr Day? A colleague who Is still trying to recover from his hangover, believes that the reason Is because people get "punch drunk" on Christmas Day.35 words
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Article43 1974-12-27 10 Christmas presents do not necessarily always endear the giver to the recipient A colleague's brother who. hit upon the novel idea of giving his sister a bottle or Llsterlne for Christmas. for instance. Is only getting dirty looks In return. T>43 words
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Article45 1974-12-27 10 The authorities in Japan have decided to close the three public soot In Tokyo on the first and third Mondays of <nrery month so as to give the animals a rest. Now, that's what I would call a humanitarian concern for animals.45 words
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Article69 1974-12-27 10 LOW FOOK KHEONG - LOW FOOK KHEONG I stopped schooling In Secondary 2, of my own accord. But I realise now that one cannot obtain a good job without a good educational background. I am now M and employed as a sales assistant. Can I register as Secondary 4 student In69 words
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Article71 1974-12-27 10 I would like to tell students of the Singapore University that we taxpayers do not pay money for them to fool around with politics. Cisco guards are very necessary as there have been reports In the Press of girls being molested at the campus. The students are only71 words
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Article262 1974-12-27 10 World Comment ,1 J The Daily Telegraph Franco -American differences and rivalries seem to have been somewhat reduced at the meeting between Presidents Ford, and Discard d'Kstalng in Martinique. On the 84-blllion-dollar Question of oil, the compromise, in the depressing general circumstances. was the best that couldThe Daily Telegraph - 262 words
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Article, Illustration607 1974-12-27 10 PANG CHENG LIAN; PANG CHENG LIAN - FRIDAY WITH PANG CHENG LIAN PANG CHENG LIAN By all accounts Singapore has not done too badly In 1974, but the new year which begins next week is virtually certain to pose more .serious problems for the country. True, real growth rate (or the year607 words
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Article81 1974-12-27 10 TEO HAN WUE - TEO HAN WUE Public Relations Officer, Singapore Police Force, Singapore, 1. I refer to the letter Taking the Identity Card Away oy Philip Chan in the New Nation of Nov. 28. I should like to Inform Philip. Chan that no Police officers have so far been given Instructions81 words
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Article60 1974-12-27 10 YAP KIM SENG - YAP KIM SENG Public Relations Officer. Ministry of the Environment, Singapore, 3. I refer to the letter by Nervous Breakdown (NN, 7.12.74) on noise nuisance arising from a factory near Block 15, Geylang Bahru. Our investigation confirmed that the noise emanating from the fac- Tory was excessive60 words
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Advertisement7 1974-12-27 10 PIL BAG Mill MTMM. LOCKED MS IS.7 words
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FEATURE
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Article844 1974-12-27 11 Dial Jorgerson - By Dial Jorgerson Los Angeles Times For half her life Zewdie was a beggar. Now, at 10, she is starting a new life with 150 other beggar children literally snatched from the streets by soldiers of Ethiopia's new ruling military council and taken to a home.Los Angeles Times - 844 words
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694 1974-12-27 11 Jack Smith - By Jack Smith Los Angeles Times I would have thought the question of whether butterflies chase birds would have been disposed of, once and for all, by my report here of the swallowtall that chased a trained cockatoo down In Sarasota, Florida.Los Angeles Times - 694 words
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SPECIAL FEATURE
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Article, Illustration393 1974-12-27 12/13 A good picture is worth a thousand words, and no newspaper can roll out without them. Today New Nation presents some of the top pictures taken by our photographers during Whether it be a moment of joy, a scene of sorrow, or a cat and-Picture by Jerry 8eh.; Picture by Jerry Seh; Picture by Philip Lim; Picture by Jerry Seh - 393 words
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Advertisement182 1974-12-27 12/13 1 n w 4. 17 11 r C Singapore reaches for Gusto. Schlltz. The American premium beer that's got gusto enough for any man. Now available in 12-oz. cans Why settle for less? Taste the gusto life. Taste Schlitz. 5K W A nfood beverage (private) ltd.. 875. Bufcit Timah Road.182 words
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PLEASURE
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Article, Illustration623 1974-12-27 14 Sonny Yap - Sonny Yap THE FLYING GUILLOTINE (Mandarln) directed by Ho Meng-hua, with Chen Kuan-tal, Ku Feng, Frankle Wei and Liu Wu-chl (Capitol). Never have 1 seen so many heads roll In one film and all by means of a special Instrument of terror Invented at623 words
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Article, Illustration442 1974-12-27 14 Violet Oon - |*****2851 u it li Violet Oon Next time you're In Toa Payoh drop in at the Lee Nam Kee Chicken Rice Reataurant on the ground floor of Block 94, Lorong 4. There you'll find Juicy, tender chicken and really delicious rice. A442 words
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Article48 1974-12-27 14 Reuter Italians are among the world's greatest cinemaaddlcts but they have to contend with a minefield of censorship and restrictions every time they go to see a film. Nearly everyday comet news of another ftim slashed by the censor's soiMots or seised by a zealous magistrate.Reuter - 48 words
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Advertisement84 1974-12-27 14 superb Chinese Cuisine served in pleasant atmosphere L JLL %p> CfAnmkAAt OieamDOat Garden 275-B, 285-B, 2nd. Fl,Stl*gi«C4ii|plu, S«tegi« RcU S pof« T«l *****1,*****4 SEASONS GREETINGS home of tho star s T r oPi <, d'U Theatre Resta^o 1 Mteclub Orchid Lantern Room >•••»*• s» PARIS JAZZ BALLET GORGEOUS GIRt S84 words
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TREND
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395 1974-12-27 15 fiZSBBS By Vanessa WOMEN seem to be their own worst enemies at least when It comes to advancing the status of their own kind. This «u brougnt oat In the Uut general election* In Greece last month where, out of a total395 words
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294 1974-12-27 15 Y Doc's Casebook N A Mr. K had been feeling off colour for a few months. He had occasional aches and pains, he was always tired at the end of the day and, worse still, he had lately felt pain on and around the294 words
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Article, Illustration148 1974-12-27 15 The rounds of merrymaking are still going strong though you are a little fagged out. And you look it. Your hair is a little bedraggled. Some of your evening finery show tired creases but you need something to pep you up forPicture by SULAIMAN ISMAIL - 148 words
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Advertisement226 1974-12-27 15 ilectrolux Refrigerators are of Superior Swedish Design Each Electrolux model is the result of advanced refrigeration techniques. MORE EFFECTIVE SEALING Unique 'Magnador' ensures complete sealing. Food stays' fiesh longer HIGH COOLING CAPACITY More performance at less power costs More economy and durability. OUALITV FIhJISH Polystyrene interior Rust proof, scratch resistant,226 words
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FINANCE
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Article174 1974-12-27 16 United Press International Beirut, Friday A Beirut financial magaslne yesterday said it had identified the Saudi Arabian businessman who recently made usg» million ($224 million) purchase of shares in the US Occidental Petroleum Company. Middle Cast Money (Memo) said the purchase was made privately biyUnited Press International - 174 words
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189 1974-12-27 16 United Press International San Francisco, Friday. —Small investors intending to buy gold in the new year were warned by the nation's biggest bank yesterday that the price would have to rise 29 to S3 per cent Just to enable them to recover theirUnited Press International - 189 words
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347 1974-12-27 16 Sovran Industries Intends to dish out a one for five bonus Issue capitalising $1.3 million from the capital reserves and unappropriated profits. This wu indicated by the company'* chairman. Mr. Quek Lens Chan, in It* 1974 annual report Just released. Approval for347 words
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Article, Illustration243 1974-12-27 16 Tk« Christinas mood tppuMlb has a dampening effect on market sentiments yesterday. Lethargy was the order the day. The reluctance to trade was evident right from the opening bell. Even at the close of the first hoar of trading not more than 10 eonnters saw any activity. These243 words
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Article188 1974-12-27 16 Rav Dhaliwal - I Market Basket l>v Rav Dhaliwal Prices of several popular varieties of fish have goni up by 10 to 60 cents a katl over the past week. Tengglri went op by 40-60 cents a katl tttm ETast week to $3 .30a katt yesterday, and parang cost188 words
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Stock markets round the world
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Article321 1974-12-27 16 NEW YORK Prices closed higher yesterday In slow post-holiday trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The Dow Jones Industrial average, an eightpoint gainer on Tuesday, was ahead 6.18 at 606 58 at the close. Advances led declines by 841 to 400 among the 1812321 words
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Article126 1974-12-27 16 TOKYO The Tokyo Stock Exchange drifted lower in the afternoon teflon after maintaining a firm trend In the early session. On expectation of a favourable development In the near future and encouraged by Wednesday's strong rally, the morning session started out higher with Wednesday's forerunners126 words
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Article74 1974-12-27 16 Closing prices in francs on Pads Bourse yesterday. Pari das 110 +3 Fooder 310 —4 Printemps 01.00 —8.10 COB 303 Bull SO JO +Ji Uoyal Dutch 111 JO >1.00 Michel In 80S +7 aa io +.io Rhone 110.10 +3.00 Air 300 +4.00 BSN 305.70 —1.10 Philips 30.80 unch Sues74 words
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Article32 1974-12-27 16 Dow Jams dosing stock averages on New York Kitchance yesterday: SO Industrials 104.14 (up •44). 90 transport 141.M (up IJt), if utmUas 66.4S (off o.*», so stocks IHJI (up 1.51).32 words
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Article96 1974-12-27 16 Prices at 11 JO a jo. today Australian time on Sydney Stock Exchange. AOD OH nil Allstate 07 IS Amad nil 00-1 Aurora 07 nil Beach M 17 Bridge io 12 Cleveland SI nil Bastmet 01 04 Endeavour 10 11 Wind 90c opt 034 01 Haatlnga 00-4 01 Inter96 words
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Article440 1974-12-27 17 /CHRISTMAS is oyer even before I got into the full swing of the festive mood. My fault really, for I was away and got back early this week. I will try not to be. away again Just before Christmas. Can you imagine the embarrassment I felt turning440 words
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Advertisement86 1974-12-27 18 Flower power! 100% >f>M •♦rote* kfWi m |viNt. Bikini wmw •ho ovoiloM* (1102). Orief* to fit hip* 90—95 cm (W) ond 100-110 cm (OS), ftkini to Ht kip* 90-05 cm (W) only. SPECIAL OFFER FOR THIS TIMEX MEN WATCH MING CANCP Annivtrury apecitl offer!! 10% Discount Foe every porch** Now86 words
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Advertisement152 1974-12-27 18 WILLIAM PHOTO CRMTI* 153, Ist. Floor, Goldan Mile Tow*, (Golden Theotra) Baoch Rd., S'pore, 7. Cooler In *R Brand* of CAMERAS HMI EQUIPMENT RING ***** Ji Going Overseas? WB'v* got full rang* of winter clothing* and other item* you'll need... OVERCOATS... SCARVES.. JUMPERS... PULLOVERS... CARDIGANS.. .GLOVES WINTCR PYJAMAS... OUILTS. ..WOOLLEN152 words
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Advertisement290 1974-12-27 19 •a MERRY CHRISTMAS HAPPY NEW YEAR. Antl-Inflatlon. Genuine Discount Renowned watches with bracelets ineluding 1975 calendars 910.00 upwards While stocks lasts. Hurry' 6 p.m. —11 p.m. Nasslm B. Joiejpn, M 7, opposite Tal Restaurant, New World Amusement Park, Singapore. MAOIC SHOP MAGICIANS, For parties available House of 1001 Magic tricks.290 words
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Advertisement366 1974-12-27 19 JAPAN, YOKATA curtain rails, curtains, car pets, wallpapers, vinyl tiles, bamboo chicks. Supply or Install. Ring Ngal Seng Supplier, tel: *****8 i (S'pore). MEI HWA CONSTRUCTION WORKS Specialise In Design Renovate/ Decorate houses, of- flees, coffee houses on J«Untlng, modern tiles flooring, iron-grille fencing, turfing, furniture etc. Tel: *****5, *****9.366 words
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Advertisement236 1974-12-27 19 JOSEPH CAR RENTAL $30/ per day Self-drive. Tel: *****5 *****5. FORWARDING TRANSPORTATION, WAREHOUSING, Forkllft rental. Contact Mr. Ling, Unltra Pte. Ltd. Tel: *****5. ALL TYPES OF CARS available for rental. Self-drive $20.00 a day. Call Tonglee, <40, Dunearn Road. 4% m.a.., Tel: *****0. MOSUS TRAINING CONSULTANCY SERVICES Unit 316, People's236 words
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Article, Illustration1139 1974-12-27 20 McDonald, and Burke, the openers While Australia and England carry on their traditional fight for cricket's prized Ashes, an unseen audience of about 35,000,000 enthusiasts follow the battle by radio. England, India, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Fiji and Nauru are some of the countries tuned Into1,139 words
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Article236 1974-12-27 21 Reuter Melbourne, Friday England added 66 runs to its overnight score but then suffered a crushing setback when fast bowler Mike Hendrick limped ofT on the second day of the third cricket Test against Australia here today. England took Its overnight 178 fcr seven to 242 beforeReuter - 236 words
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Article347 1974-12-27 21 Calcutta, Friday The West Indies go into the third crlckct Test against India here today favourites to take a winning three-nil lead in the five-match series. The tourists look strong, both on current form and past performance against India at the usually lively Eden Garden347 words
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Article, Illustration331 1974-12-27 22 I Pick Your Winners with I Scrutineer L ———1 Teh Choon Beng who is making an all-out effort to catch up with Ivan Allan in Trainers championship for 1974 can score a hattrick with Man of Honour n. Altruistic and Storm Petrel at Penang tomorrow.331 words
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Article3301 1974-12-27 22 1 nm 2.15 CLA88 4 DIV 7 •f 1 ill ($7,500 $5,250 to winm »r) 1 Cm* 8m h (Cuh Bon) Tan 4 0.0 Dm ii t •m *1 at-f (Ul Yow) Manaor S 8.12 -Hpf 1 8 Artna M II (OBS) BH La* 4 8 11 (Ud-3)3,301 words
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Article93 1974-12-27 22 SCRUTINEER CALL ROT PSW W M.OT r»I*» Race 1 Shelby Girl The Sport The Sport ShelbyJMrl Plrrt KnterprUe rtret Enterprise Shelby Qlrl The Sport Race I Muh Two Grand Coup Art Movement Rogerthorpe Qrand Parmal T r sss kk s ags* ssrssu, p c far— M Spring93 words
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Article319 1974-12-27 22 By BLUE PETER Penutf, Friday Shadowfax (T. Thomas). one of the most expensive imports, drew attention to m& chances In the $36,000 Gold Cup at Penans this morning. With Yangtze Klang II (R. Rajoo) for company the four-year-old by Epsom Derby winner Crepello was never off the bit319 words
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214 1974-12-27 23 C.K. Yong - Br C.K. Yong Singapore Mar b 1 ea' show or confidence dissolved Into defeat as Armed Forces turned on the heat for a fine 2-1 win In the President's Cup soccer quarter-final at the National Stadium yesterday. With jrim determination. the military boys214 words
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Article30 1974-12-27 23 Favourites Tamplnes Rovers will meet lowly Singapore Cricket Club In the last quarter-final mate* of the President's Cup knock-out soccer tournament at National Stadium today at .7-18 p.m.30 words
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Article, Illustration660 1974-12-27 23 Lim Kee Chan - TEE-DP SGA OPEN A SUCCESS with Lim Kee Chan Golfing activities have made another tremendous stride in the Republic this year. The Singapore Island Country Club have now 4276 golfing members out of the total membership of 7375. and golf being the major sporting activity660 words
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Article538 1974-12-27 23 Lowly Luton humble Ipswich Reuter London, Friday Liverpool moved back on top of the English Football League after another shake-up among the leading First Division clubs yesterday. Hardly a week has gone by this season without the lead changing hands and with just one point coveringReuter - 538 words
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Article96 1974-12-27 23 Spider SC will clash with fancied Armed Forces "A" In the final of the FA Youth *»ccer tournament for the Toto trophy at National Stadium today at 5.90 p.m. Admission $1 and 50 cents. Spider: Llm Wee Klat, Rahlm Johari, Ahmad All, Zainuddln Rahman, Ng Kng96 words
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Advertisement353 1974-12-27 20 LAI LOV JEWRLLtRV CO. RTS. LTD. 028/29, Specialists' Centre Bldg., S pore., 0. Tel: *****8 LAI LOV (ASIA) AWIUMY HANDICRAFT CO RTS. LTO. ret*-. 1-3P, Blk. 8. 58, Ayer Hajah, Industrial Estate, S'pore 8. Tel: *****6. "PROM HOMOKONO TO SMOAROM, IXCSLLSNT A SFFICUNT HONQKONO WORKMANSHIP WITH INSTINCTIVE STYLtS." QRAOUATI* CONDUCTING!353 words
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Advertisement247 1974-12-27 20 IPNEW CARSS OIRECI4IPY Where you can buy your next new car in Singapore i ®ROVF.R UCHAMPION MOTORS <81 PTE. LTO.. 304. Orchard Road. Singapore 9. Tel 3753H 0 RENAULT CENTURY MOTORS (S) PTf. LTO. No. 27 Lang Km Rood, Singapore f. Tel: *****6 Shook 562/562 A. Bale*tier Road. Singapore 12247 words
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Advertisement155 1974-12-27 20 OFFICIAL NOTICE A SHIP'S NAME WB, VINSTRA SHIPPING CO. (PTE) LTD., Or 18/17 TH FLOOR, ASIA INSURANCE BUILDINO. SINGAPORE, HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE THAT IN CONBEQUENCB OF CHANOE OF OWNERSHIP, WE HAVE APPLIED TO THE REGISTRAR OF BINOAPORE SHIPS, UNDER SECTION 417 OF THE MERCHANT SHIPPING ACT (CHAPTER 172. lttO ED)155 words
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Advertisement46 1974-12-27 21 Congratulations to CHIN SENG HIN PTE LTD (Sole distributors for Singapore Malaysia) on the opening of their NEW jr °l TYRE SERVICE C\ CENTRE _s /iir\ I I ttHPWiff CHIN SENCHW PTE DDii I i j v_ a X' GENERAL TIRE INTERNATIONAL COMPANY AKRON OHIO USA46 words
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Page 21 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous306 1974-12-27 21 NEW NATION CROSSWORD 7 S.A. country 8 UN related gp. 9 Nautical hoisting devices 10 Contracts 11 Chinese weight 12 Shelley's name for himself 13 Think, In Toulouse 21 Lightweight champion of the 1900's 23 Peak: Fr. 25 Place for a play 26 Side by side 27 Gone by 28306 words
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Miscellaneous540 1974-12-27 23 AT THE CINEMA with SONNY YAP UN HUB: William Wyler's II Oecar-wln-nlnc citHc adapted from Lew Wallace's semi biblical novel. Charlton Heston to the young Jew converted to Chnsuanlty end Stephen Boyd ine Roman enemy Meeeele If not for anything else, the btockbuster will always be remembered for 1U spectacular540 words
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Miscellaneous52 1974-12-27 23 1 11 y K ft Pi? v*. B w s ft I 1 !•*<»■ 0 AND 1 Will MAYE BftXJ&HT IHE CUJMPIC T3RCH ALL "THE WW PROM GREECE ID RQM£ ID START THE G*MES r« m Set £>V iir W. 3 <fc 3<» m KlMri 4W «n* »r-gr m 152 words
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Article316 1974-12-27 24 JJ - N The 1AST •word *y JJ. Our coffee shop men should not be co m p limented for their pretence at restraint in promising not to raise their prices a second time In a year till after the Cnrlstmas cheer sobers down. They, I suspect, are raefely316 words
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Article, Illustration24 1974-12-27 24 S'PORE GIRL and she's pretty as a picture Salmah Salleh, 19, likes to travel. She also enjoys iceskating. Picture skating. Picture by JERRY SEH.skating. — Picture by JERRY SEH. - 24 words
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Article45 1974-12-27 24 AH FOOK: I see Mr. Mikl has made public his personal assets. Now he shouldn't have similar problems like Tanaka and Rockefeller. MEI LIN: By doing so, the new PM has reduced the chances of the opposition taking the mickey out of him.45 words
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Miscellaneous537 1974-12-27 24 IN OPENING ANNCTS. followed by FOE THE FAMILY (C) MS MART OF EVENTS <C> 1.49 LOVE IB A MANY SrLENDOURED THING (.•I HOUSEWIVES' MATINEE Jealousy: Part 2 of a Cantonese flint LM INTERMISSION UC OPENING ANNCTS. followed by KIDS FROM 47A Ml TODAY'S PRICES OF ESSENTIAL FOODSTUFFS CE/M) AM NEWS537 words
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Miscellaneous416 1974-12-27 24 WORLD PREMIERE FEATURE (9.45 over Channel Five). Ordeal is the title of this dramatic story about a wealthy but weak man who survives nearly ope month In a desert. LUCKY STARS IF ITS YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are a tireless individual whose ability to work long and hard hours416 words
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