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Title Section20 1974-12-30 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Monday December 30, 1974 No. 1218 Price 20 cents M.C. (P) 20/74 W NEW (0) NATION COMMENT20 words
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Article550 1974-12-30 1 Wang Look Fung - By Wang Look Fung Ford Motor, one of three car assembling plants In Singapore, has temporarily suspended operations for two months because of the "ailing business In the car industry." About ISO workers at the Bukit Tlm&h Road filant were told to take wo550 words
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Article34 1974-12-30 1 Reuter Hong Kong, Monday— The Chinese People's Liberation Armr on the Pukien front have been ordered to suspend shelling of Taiwan-held islands during New Tear holidays, the New China news agency reported today.Reuter - 34 words
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Article, Illustration148 1974-12-30 1 Olwa Korbui, 19, the pint-size darling of the gymnastic world taking time off tQ sign autographs for her tans at the Singapore Badminton Hall last night. Standing lust 4ft. llin.. the pfxie-faeed Munich Olympics champion proved to bo pe "giant" dur- ing last nigm'avpMformance before *#< padteflT crowd148 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article306 1974-12-30 2 Illicit samsu distilleries are still In existence as many people who know their whereabouts are not co-operating with the authorities. This was stated today by the Customs spokesman, Asst. Comptroller enforcement Branch, Mr. Tan Sin Ohee. He appealed to those who know the location of306 words
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234 1974-12-30 2 Macaroni buy the cheaper brands and save i'*r A saving or up to tt cents per 100 k of macaroni Is In store for you if you shop wisely. recant wormy tar the Department oE Trade shoves that the cheapeat brant It Ooodfood, manufactured and packed by Ooodfood Products Pte.234 words
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Article23 1974-12-30 2 Mr. Sae Took w*h tec hMn ADDOlnted tins SSSetor, Central Com A plltwtl Bureau, according to Um Utact government v (lUKtte.23 words
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Article94 1974-12-30 2 Market sentiment* Improved slightly on the Stock Exchange of Singapore this morning. Faber Merlin featured with a deal of one million shares at 82 cents each, up two cents. BUSINESS DONE: City Developments (1) 0.70 (3) 0.11 (1) 0.714. S'pore Land (31) 1.08. Faber Merlin (1000) 0.83.94 words
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Article32 1974-12-30 2 Registration to Join the Adult Education Board's language classes for the 1975 session will be held at the various centres from Jan. to Jan. 10 between 7 pjn. and 9 p.m.32 words
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Article308 1974-12-30 2 L.K.A. Vleltin* Australian chess master Max Fuller was given a severe working over by Singapore's Junior players yesterday at the Chinese Swimming Club. Playing simultaneously against 31 members of the national junior training squad. Puller had to concede 5 losses and eight draws InL.K.A. - 308 words
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Article38 1974-12-30 2 The Adult Education Board will hold a Motor Car Tune-Up course at the Kim Keat Centre from next Saturday. Classes will be held on Saturdays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The course fee is »40.38 words
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Article36 1974-12-30 2 A Hong Kong 1975 Svenlng will be held at Marco Polo Hotel on Jan. IB at 6p.m. organised by the Hong Kong Tourist Association, Cathay Pacific Airways, Mscau Tourist Information Bureau. v'■ 4KB ni■36 words
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Article21 1974-12-30 2 The Adult Education Board will hold a buffet dinner at Its Calrnhlll headquarters on Jan. 9 at 7.10 p.m.21 words
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Article232 1974-12-30 2 Motor-cycles fitted with side-cars and registered as passenger vehicles will not be allowed to use their side-cars to carry goods from Wednesday. This is one of the new rules which will replace the Motor Vehicles (Construction and Use) Rules formulated 95 years ago. Owners of232 words
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Article, Illustration80 1974-12-30 2 Tan Lian Lian, 12 (above), loves to sing. And she sings well too. Her many singing contest prises are testimony. Last Saturday, she won herself another prise. She came in first in Ihe singing contest organised by the BuMt Ro Swee Community Centre. A student80 words
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Article46 1974-12-30 2 The Minister for Culture, Mr. Jek Yeun Thong, will open the first Singapore International Salon of Colour SJdes at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce In Hill Street auditorium on Thursday at p.m. The salon Is organised by the Singapore Colour Photographic Association.46 words
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Article194 1974-12-30 2 The Jurong Ice Skating Rink will give free skating lessons from next month to encourage more people to learn this new sport A qualified instructor from America Miss Nancy Ackerman will be coming here specially to instruct. According to Mr. T. Inoue, the general manager of194 words
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Article22 1974-12-30 2 The Rochore Community Centre It holding a Bean Pood Cooking competition and exhibition at the Selegle House concourse on Jan. 19.22 words
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Article12 1974-12-30 2 Police reported 74 accidents yesterday. One was serious.12 words
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Article, Illustration190 1974-12-30 3 Lions galore at the Singapore Zoological Gardens six new cubs within three days. In iact, there should have been seven but one was killed when it was accidentally trampled on by the mother soon after birth on Dec. 12. The six arePicture by CHUA PENG TEE - 190 words
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Article, Illustration228 1974-12-30 4 This thief was caught in the act but he will not be charged. For 2«-year-old Alan Young (above) was only rehearsing hit role u the mastermind of a trio of Jewellery thieves In a local film production Pull House. It's his cool, suave228 words
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332 1974-12-30 4 Police are hunting for a trigger-happy gunman, dubbed "the Lone Ranger," who Is believed to be responsible for a spate of robberies In the last three months. Described as "bold and violent", the man gained notoriety for his ruthless shootings during the332 words
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Article406 1974-12-30 4 The Singapore Government Officers' Co-operative Housing Society and Income, the NTTJC cooperative movement, are planning to build condominium flats in Changi Instead of the formerly proposed terrace and semidetached houses. Plans to build the flats are now being discussed by the two co-operatives, and406 words
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Article20 1974-12-30 4 800 Yee Heng, 21, of Penan* has been permanently prohibited from entering Singapore, according to the latest government gazette.20 words
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227 1974-12-30 5 The Centre for Production and Training for Adult Education Television (Cepta TV), should increase its production of Alms and television programmes next year because of the lack of materials for adult education In the region. This was one of the recommendations of the227 words
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268 1974-12-30 5 The Ministry of Education is working out a new science curriculum -for lower secondary pupils, to be implemented in 1976. The new curriculum will no longer have separate subjects such as Physics, Chemistry and Biology, but will look at Science as a whole. Under this268 words
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Article273 1974-12-30 5 The Parliamentary Secretary (Education), Mr. Ahmad Mattar, this morning told a group of teachers to forget the examinations and taxing memorisation of facts which have little to do with life, because education "is and must continue to be a preparation for life." Mr. Mattar was273 words
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Article49 1974-12-30 5 The Adult Education Board is to conduct Ave courses in the new year. Three o( them starting on Jan. 6 are: conversational Mandarin (stag* 1) gents' halrstyllng: and make-up, skin care and halrdresslng. Commencing on Jan. 8 are men's tailoring and dra(ting, and flower arrangement.49 words
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Article16 1974-12-30 5 Miss Tsuel Nana Yean has been appointed Commissioner for Oaths, according to the government gazette.16 words
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Article, Illustration141 1974-12-30 5 The end for a "love-sick" man at the foot of a block of flats in Henderson Crescent. Tan Thlan Hock, 28, according to his mother, could not bear being separated from a girl whom he met last year. Madam Llm Qeok Luan of Jalan Kllnlk said yesterday141 words
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Miscellaneous461 1974-12-30 4 Monday t ci ft Cut out and pin with other coupons. Potting inductions appear below Nome (Mr./Mrs./Miss)* Address nan □□a eta ma BILOW Cut along dotted tine* mmbmJ 'i ,j CLUES FOR M-l 1. Te choose one with on uncomfortobla handle would be absurd 2. Contribution levied for support of461 words
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Miscellaneous270 1974-12-30 4 ilu rr The Singapore Institute of Architects will hold Its ANNUAL DINNER at the Island Ballroom, Shangri-La Hotel, at TJO p.m. b The Tourist Development Corporation of Malaysia will hold a MALAYSIAN CULTURAL NIGHT at the Hilton Hotel at 7 p.m. Mr. Wong Chin Tlang will give a talk In270 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article, Illustration186 1974-12-30 6 Reuter Tokyo, Monday A former soldier in Japan's defunct Imperial Army who was found on Indonesia'* Morotal Island has been positively Identified as a Taiwanese. the Foreign Ministry said yesterday. The man. named as Teruo Nakamura, has expressed the desire to return toReuter - 186 words
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Article, Illustration517 1974-12-30 6 United Press International Vail, Monday President Ford firmly believes there ■ts a "high likelihood of war in the Middle East" unless the United States can get Israel and the Arabs to negotiate further military disengagements. Mr. Ford would have second thoughts about seeking the presidencyUnited Press International - 517 words
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Article57 1974-12-30 6 Reuter New Delhi. MondayCommunication* with Dacca were still blackedout early today after the declaration of a state of emergency by the Bangladesh government. Tropps and para-mi-lltary" forces took up strategic positions to counter what the government called a threat to security and the country's economy following theReuter - 57 words
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Article55 1974-12-30 6 Reuter Naples, Monday A group of fortune teller* met an unforeseen accident on Saturday when they fatfftPed In a cave near tere to predict the big events of 1975—they were attacked by bats and rats. In keeping with tradition, 10 fortune tellers went Into the cave toReuter - 55 words
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Article216 1974-12-30 6 United Press International New York, Monday President Nixon's resignation from the United States presidency was the almost unanimous choice as top story of 1074 In an annual poll of editors In America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and Asia. Almost all of the moreUnited Press International - 216 words
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Article, Illustration233 1974-12-30 6 Reuter New York. Monday.— King Faisal of Saudi Arabia, undisputed ruler 01 the world's greatest seller and reservoir of oil. was today named "Man of the Year for 1974" by Time magazine. Citing his role In quadrupling the price of oil. his powerReuter - 233 words
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284 1974-12-30 6 United Press International Hollywood. Monday Hollywood's elite crowded a glass-walled chapel yesterday for a 20 minute funeral service for Jack Benny, who died unexpectedly on Friday of cancer, and heard his fellow comedian friends pay him tearful tribute. "It's like the sinking of theUnited Press International - 284 words
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Article42 1974-12-30 6 Reuter Rome, Monday—A mystery thief stole about 100 manhole covers from Rome streets during the night, police said today. The robbery was discovered by a police car which had to brake suddenly to avoid going down an open manhole.Reuter - 42 words
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Article139 1974-12-30 6 United Press International TODAY is Monday, Dec. 30, the 364 th day of 1974 with one to follow. THE MOON la between its full phase and last quarter. THE MORNING STARS are Mars and Saturn. THE EVENING STARS are Mercury, Venua and Jupiter. Those born on this date areUnited Press International - 139 words
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253 1974-12-30 6 UPI Paris, Monday The Shah of Iran has said he expects his country to become a major world power in 25 years, but not by destroying the West. Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavl told two Interviewers from the weekly Paris news magazineUPI - 253 words
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Article31 1974-12-30 6 Tokyo, Monday.—Two passenger trains crashed on Japan's southern yeste'av"? of Kyushu yesterday Injuring five artSF/i® ai d bringing 18 ?rnl«i°» aBB n ger to a halt, Japanese ported* RtUlways31 words
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Article, Illustration314 1974-12-30 7 Reuter Managua, Monday The Nicaraguan government said yesterday it hoped to make a deal with guerrillas ho 1 d ing two cabinet Ministers and other hostages after it was announced that the rebels had killed one of their captives. The government said theReuter; UPI radio picture - 314 words
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179 1974-12-30 7 UPI Manila, Monday Philippine Tourism Secretary Mr. Jose Aspiras said yesterday an "open sex market" in hotels and other tourist establishments is fast making Manila the "flesh capital ol the Orient." "We will crackdown on the open market in sex," Mr. Aspiras told aUPI - 179 words
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249 1974-12-30 7 Reuter Athens, Monday Former Greek President O e or g e Papadopoulos and four leading members of his deposed lunta were charged yesterday with high treason and Insurrection offences carrying the death penalty. Athens appeals court Judge George Voltis charged them in connection with the JReuter - 249 words
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Article74 1974-12-30 7 Reuter Turin, Monday A young Italian shot two men, killing one of them, because they asked his girlfriend to dance. Police said the Jealous lover, 23-year-old $avorlo Bonacusso, became angry when the two approached his table in a dance hall at Vlllafranca Piemonte near here on SaturdayReuter - 74 words
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226 1974-12-30 7 United Press International Darwin, Monday In frontier-style Justice, 11 people charged with loot lng In cyclone devastated Darwin yesterday were paraded down what re mains of the main street. A heavy police guard surrounded the 11, all Greeks, as they were marched down theUnited Press International - 226 words
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Article51 1974-12-30 7 United Press International Beirut, Monday.—Pa- lestlnian guerrilla leader Yasser Arafat urged his men yesterday to unite and escalate their strugg'.e against Israel in 1975. Mr. Arafat's call came in a messfge to all Palestinian guerrillas, marking the 10th anniversary of the establishment of Al Fatah guerrillaUnited Press International - 51 words
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Miscellaneous230 1974-12-30 6 WORLD WEATHER Loudon—Partly sunny, 54-50F, 12-10 C. Headline: Back to the 3-day week. Moscow Overcast, 34-28F, 2-m1 n us IC. Headline: For the benefit of all and everybody. New York Clear and mild, 60-30F, 10-mlnus IC. Headline: Moscow asserts it might review US economic tie. San Francisco Fair, 48-29F, 0-m1230 words
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Advertisement186 1974-12-30 7 EIGHT Exciting Instrumentalists and Young Singing Star MARILYN NARINE WORLD'S GREATEST STEEL BAND SHOWMEN K performing nightly at .Merlin Fbolside from Dec. 21 —31,1974. t r S' I t-* i to* m*d -xw On ihaoa NO N« CANADA 4? ■MT f SL* as .x •"^,ShTTT»..i, orru >po -5 So ishinqtoi'186 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration1362 1974-12-30 8 Fang Cheng Lian - A provocative talk on SE-Asian development by Fang Cheng Lian It was, as far as I can remember, the first time I had been asked to pay to attend *a public lecture; but at the conclusion of the evening, there was no denying that1,362 words
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Article731 1974-12-30 8 Douglas Ramsey - By Douglas Ramsey Washington Post There are over a million more Jobless workers In the European Common Market now than there were a year ago. This startling figure prompted one European Economic Community (EEC) trade unionist to remark that "the inclplenmt recession whichWashington Post - 731 words
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Article, Illustration1193 1974-12-30 9 INTERVIEW REUTENS: What are the facilities for sport like at the University of Singapore? KWOK: They are far from satisfactory. That's because our present campus has outgrown the basic facilities which were provided for a much smaller student population. For our outdoor acUvltles, we1,193 words
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Article490 1974-12-30 9 Reuter Man's first concerted effort to communicate with intelligent life in another part of .the universe is well under way. However, it will take 24,000 years for the message to reach Its destination and there Is still no means of knowing whether It willReuter - 490 words
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Advertisement122 1974-12-30 9 4 You can bet your five o'clock date it's faster, cleaner, longer-lasting! We can't prove Mini-Wear is better. But YOU can. Every time you type a letter! Your hands stay ciean. No messy smears and smudges. And it won't tear or curl. So it's extra fast and convenient for you122 words
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OPINION
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Article371 1974-12-30 10 One can hardly blame the workers for feeling unhappy. Everytime the country faces an economic crisis they are the ones to be asked to sacrifice, to tighten their belts, to restrain wage demands and at the same time to raise productivity. This happened In the sixies when371 words
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Article130 1974-12-30 10 WHISPERS £$> B> I SPY You win some, you lose some. The Consumers' Association (CA) of Britain has been most active In looking out for dubious advertising practices. Its most recent success was Its criticism of a leading pharmaceutical company for making misleading claims about Its130 words
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Article, Illustration579 1974-12-30 10 GERALD de CRUZ; GERALD de CRUZ - MONDAY WITH GERALD de CRUZ GERALD de CRUZ Mecca: When Adam and Eve were expelled from the Garden of Eden, they separated and went their separate ways, says the Koran. I And this easy to accept since each probably blamed the other for the579 words
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Article135 1974-12-30 10 ONG TAN HOCK - ONG TAN HOCK I refer to your New Nation comment of December 24, Science and Religion Complement. Your conclusion that "there is need to regard science and religion as complementary forces" is both well derived and timely advice for modern needs. In fact, only over a hundred135 words
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Article79 1974-12-30 10 T. KANNU - T. KANNU Asst. Public Relations Officer. Port of Singapore Authority, Singapore, 2. We refer to the letter, A Cruising Risk by Cruiser (NN, 20.12.74). The writer would be Interested to know that no effort is spared to ensure the safety of commuters going on any of the79 words
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Article58 1974-12-30 10 LEONG LICK TIEN - LEONG LICK TIEN Public Relations Officer, Postal Service* Department, Singapore, 1. I refer to the letter by Mr. N. T. Shanmugan (NN, 21.12.74) concerning the late arrivals of magazines from India. The writer is requested to furnish his full postal address together with empty covers or wrappers of58 words
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Article277 1974-12-30 10 World •Comment! The spate of air crashes over the last month or two gives rise to a frightening question: Are we fulfilling the prediction made 10 years ago by a Swedish air safety expert that without radical tightening of standards there would be four major disasters277 words
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Advertisement57 1974-12-30 10 7 J 'fe# *< t >- Xr < V <# 4 t m SP EMUICH WADF IN GERMANY Lhe cxc elegant compact, Designed and crafted by Germany's craftsman. Exquisitely engraved in silver and go'd EM RICH FOR THE ELEG ANT YOU. CHOOSE F ROM A WIDE SELECTION A 1 ALL57 words
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FEATURE
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Article, Illustration1514 1974-12-30 11 Ismail Kassim - ILLICIT BREW THAT GIVES A BIG 'KICK' FOR A SMALL PRICE i «>v Ismail Kassim The Chinese refer to It as sua pah chlew (bukit samsu) while the Tamils call it lallang thanl (grass water). It Is the poor man's whisky an alcoholic drink1,514 words
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SPECIAL FEATURE
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Article, Illustration1190 1974-12-30 12/13 Sunny Wee - Exemplary of humanity's best in their civic- mindedness, demonstration of courage well > beyond the call of duty and contributions to society by Sunny Wee Kissinger, Sadat, Wilson and Mao are names which dominated the newspapers' headlines during the past year for their contributions to1,190 words
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Advertisement80 1974-12-30 12/13 for the smart gentlemales In Europe &U.S A FASHION' CONSCIOUS Gentlemales. find satisfaction all round in JACKSON OUTFITS. JACKSON styles are specially designed to groom to suit particular occasions. XM m Golf Players Tennis Players, Squash Experts, Park Strollers, Beach Lovers, Casino Thrillers, Club Goers MUST find not 1 but80 words
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PLEASURE
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Article, Illustration661 1974-12-30 14 From Wesley Plppert In Washington Nearly 20 years ago, actress Deborah Kerr played her first role on the American stage as the older woman In Tea and Sympathy who gently helped a timid, lonely teen-aged boy discover his manhood. I saw the play in661 words
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Article, Illustration515 1974-12-30 14 Sonny Yap - Cinema Review *>y Sonny Yap MY DARLING SLAVE directed by Go I r g I o Capitant, with Lando Buzzanca, Catherine Spaak, Adriana Asti and Gordon Mitchell (coming to Odeon). Chockfull of cliches on sex and marriage, this Continental production could have been better passed515 words
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Article344 1974-12-30 14 Here is an end-of-the-year quiz for all showbiz fans. See how good you are when it comes to knowing the stars: 1. One of the meet meteoric rises to stardom this year came for Jan Peters. From hairdresser, to wardrobe co-ordlna-tor, to TV spectacular producer, record producer344 words
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Article150 1974-12-30 14 1. Barbra Streisand met Peters when he arrived to flx her hair. They feU In love, and Peters' career blossomed. L Michael Crawford In the British hit musical Billy. He has been hailed as a monster star several times—after the movie Hello Dolly, a TV fljkiiia150 words
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Advertisement48 1974-12-30 14 wn ►J < m nm HI I With a superb buffet spread. Plus novelties. And non-stop music to 3.00 am. Dance away the old year and welcome in the new with The Heartbreakers and The Tri-Star Wheels! $30.00* per person. Plus 10% service charge 3% government tax. I I48 words
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TREND
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247 1974-12-30 15 Dear Ros: I have been close to this handsome man since I was 13. I am now 17 and he is 26. He is already married, even so, I gave myself to him. During one intimate session, he said he would like247 words
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Article, Illustration371 1974-12-30 15 Dear Ros: We have been married for 20 years and have five children. Life was reasonably happy till two years ago when my wife —quite suddenly said she wanted a separation/divorce. She said she had heard a lot of rumours about me having a second371 words
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Article179 1974-12-30 15 Dear Ros: I used to be slim and happy but after a long stay with my aunt and uncle, I have become quite fat. So I decided to do some Jogging every morning in order to slim down. But I am a shy179 words
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154 1974-12-30 15 Dear Rob: What la wrong with me? Everytlme I date a girl. ihe wi'l refuse to come out with me the second time. At present I am drawing $500 a month hut I do not own a car because I do not have a154 words
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Article45 1974-12-30 15 Dear Ros; I am very keen on becoming a pop singer. Can you plea«e tell me whom I should contact? Miss J Dear Miss J: Try your voice out first at the innumerable talent contests which are held the year round.45 words
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195 1974-12-30 15 Dear Ros: He has been my steady boyfriend for a few months—we have known each other for three years. Everything was fine until he told me his mother disliked me because I am Hokkien (they are Teochew). He has tried to reason with his mother195 words
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Article106 1974-12-30 15 Dear Ros: I am a Sec. One student whose ambition since childhood has been to Join the police force. Because of this, my father put his hope in me but since I repeated my P.B.L.E. once, he has lost hope In me. Instead, he puts his106 words
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Article130 1974-12-30 15 Dear Ros: One of my friends wishes to eend ft card to an old classmate (a boy). "Hiey were classmates for about three years but after leaving school In 1972, they lost contact with each other. Would this boy call her "thick-skinned" or think she130 words
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Advertisement209 1974-12-30 15 Electrolux Refrigerators are of Superior Swedish Design Each Electrolux model is the result of advanced refrigeration techniques. MORE EFFECTIVE SEALING Onique 'Magnador' ensures complete sealing. Food stays fresh longer. HIGH COOLING CAPACITY More performance at less power costs More economy anrl durability QUALITY FINISH Polystyrene interior. Rust proof, sciatch resistant,209 words
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FINANCE
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Article145 1974-12-30 16 MILAN Italian stock exchange was open only two days this week. The market after declining 0.3 per cent on Monday's session roglstered today a positive reaction on better volume of transactions. Oeneral stock Index closed at around 48.40. News concerning lightening of credit restrictions announced145 words
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Article207 1974-12-30 16 FRANKFURT The markets in Germany were open for only two days, on Monday and FYldsy, due to the Christmas holidays in this week. The minds of the Investors were occupied with other than securities business and the resulting lack of activity lead to a207 words
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Article82 1974-12-30 16 Pari* closing prices. 38/13/74 17/11/74 Aqultalne 378 400 Bouygucs B8N 369 350.50 430 366 C Intents Lafarge 135 147.10 Carrefour 1407 1445 COE 333.50 168 Fin Paris Pays Bas 113.80 120.80 Franca ise des Petroles 83 84 L'ureal 673 736 Mlchelln 537 573 Most Hennessy 408 411.70 Le Nickel82 words
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Article346 1974-12-30 16 TOKYO The Japanese economy will finish the year with many uncertainties remaining. The monetary situation would surely have eased in the January-March 1975 period under the former Tanaka Cabinet. There would nave been a relatively clear outlook for the economy by now. The new Mlkl Cabinet will346 words
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Article343 1974-12-30 16 Reuter Chicago, Monday At one minute past midnight tomorrow, Americans will launch the 1970s version of the Gold Rush a frantic 14 minutes of buying and selling of gold for the first time for 41 years. Americans have not been allowed to own gold sinceReuter - 343 words
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Article201 1974-12-30 16 Reuter London, Monday An even bigger problem than inflation in 1975 would be avoiding a "world lurch Into deflation," British Prime Minister Harold Wilson said yesterday. In a radio interview In which he was asked about Britain's prospects in the coming year, Mr. Wilson said heReuter - 201 words
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Article62 1974-12-30 16 United Press International Washington, Monday US Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz said yesterday food prices < —Hse 7 to 8 per cent next year, about half the 1974 rate. He said food prices would continue Increasing at an annual rate of 15 per cent forUnited Press International - 62 words
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Article475 1974-12-30 16 United Press International New York, Monday With notable exceptions, 1974 was not a bad year for business. Some companies never had it so good. Figures are not in for the last three months of the year, bat based on the first nine months, it is apparentUnited Press International - 475 words
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Advertisement37 1974-12-30 16 Supplying this service are the DBSDai, wa Securities International .Ltd. of Tokyo, the Commerzbank, of West Germany, the Credit Lyonnais of France and Banco di Roma of Italy. Roundup of stock markets for week endinf Dec. 27.37 words
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MOTORING
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Article, Illustration725 1974-12-30 17 Lee Chiu San - by Lee Chiu San The year Is now at an end, and I can't help thinking back on the 40 or more different motorcycles which I roadtested in 1974. Some were Just mundane and unexciting, indistinguishable from others in their class. But others stood725 words
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557 1974-12-30 17 Edward Lechtzin - By Edward Lechtzin The optimism of summer vanished long before the first snow of winter and Detroit's automotive executives now concede their year-long slump will continue well into 1975. Their only hope now is that it won't be any worse than557 words
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Article473 1974-12-30 17 Barry James - By Barry James Along with a rapid rise in automobile production In the Soviet Union has come an inevitable consequence a big increase in the number of traffic accidents. The Soviet Union ha* never been forthcoming about its bad news, Including accident statistics. But a473 words
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Advertisement368 1974-12-30 18 nuiyn«WM» MERRY CHRISTMAS HAPPY NEW YEAR. Antl-Inflatlon. Oenulne Discount. Renowned watches with bracelets Including 1975 calendars $10.00 upwards. While stocks lasts. Hurry! 8 p.m. 11 p.m. Nasa'm K Joseph, M 7, opposite Tal Thong Restaurant, New World Amusement Park, Singapore SPEEDO MINIMATIS long and short dresses. Available In the most368 words
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Advertisement161 1974-12-30 18 OCT YOUR NOUSES, FACTORIES OFFICES. In Up top condition for the festive season Oeneral cleaning, polish all types of floors, carpet shampooing by highly trained operators. Moderate charges. Tel: *****1. y> S MILLION MILES MARINE A SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS CO. SALES A SERVICE. Repairers of household Marine Clocks Chronometers Raters. 341,161 words
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Advertisement292 1974-12-30 18 1975 NATIONAI TRADE TEST CANDIDATE SPECIAL TRADE COURSES COMMENCE ON JANUARY 1875 1) Electrical Fittings Installation (N.T.T. Grade 2 it 3) 2) Electronic Servicing (N.T.T. Ornrle 2 4 3) 3) C O Examinations:a) Telecoms (Ist 2nd X'MAS BARGAIN. Lee Light I enlm Jeans. 912.50. Also authorised dealers for Levis, Amco.292 words
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Advertisement409 1974-12-30 18 LONELY? LET'S HELP YOU. Consult Asia Marriage-Aid Bureau, Room 12-A. Kheng Chlu Building, 47, Beach Road, *****. Established 1961. LOOKING FOR A LIFE partner? I.et Happy Marriage Aid help you. Just call at 57, Kllllney Road, 1st floor, S'pore,, 9. (Enter through studio). Office Space MODERN MA88AGE, SWEDISH f MASSAOE,409 words
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Advertisement249 1974-12-30 18 QUALIFIED MASSEUSE WILL be available to attend you at your places Ring 39i33 for appointment from 1 00 p m. 900 p m Shopping Guide LAI LOY JEWELLERY CO. PTE. LTD. 028/29, Specialists' Centre Bldx. S pore., 9. Tel: *****8 I LAI LOY (ASIA) JEWELLERY HANDICRAFT CO. PTE. LTD. I249 words
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Advertisement648 1974-12-30 18 NISSAN LORRY, DATSUN 1 ton, Honda Pickup, Mazda lorry station wagon 1867 1970. HP. arrangeable. View 30, Jalan Novena Barat, S'pore 11, Tel: $*****. FANTASTIC BARGAIN!! 5W5555 MERCEDES 20(1 alrcond., Immaculate condition. Contact Francis Koh *****3. 1973 TOYOTA CORONA 1600. Toyota Mark II 2000, alrcond., Toyota Cellca, alrcond. Tel: *****3648 words
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801 1974-12-30 19 John Coomber - From John Coomber Reuter Beneath the friendly sunshine and surfing paradise depicted in Australia's tourist posters lies a deadly army of creatures ever ready to snap, strike or sting. Apart from the wellknown threats like sharks, snakes and poisonous spiders, there is aReuter - 801 words
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Advertisement539 1974-12-30 19 NOTICES NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I M Rangaswamy of No. 19, Thong Bee Rd. Singapore' have applied for a Retail Be«;r shop licence In respect of premises No. 19, Thong Bee Rd. Singapore and that this application will be heard In the Court of the First District Judge,539 words
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Article, Illustration442 1974-12-30 20 Sonny Yap's - MARTIAL ARTS COLUMN Sonny Yap's The Singapore Karate Asso c 1 a tion will stage their Fourth Annual Shl-to-ryu Karate do championships at the Singapore Badminton H all on January 11 at 7 p.m. The meet It for up-and-coming karatekas aiming to make It442 words
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Article119 1974-12-30 20 Melbourne, Monday— Australia's Davis Cup tennis team to play Japan In the eastern zone semi-final in Adelaide from January 10 to 12 was named last night as John Newcombe. John Alexander, Ross Case and Phil Dent. Team captain Neale Fraser announced last night that two young players had119 words
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Article, Illustration79 1974-12-30 20 Hoa| So Hwan of South Korea defended his WBA bantamweight boxing title against challenger Fernando Cabanela of the Philippines with a 13ronnd decision in Beonl on Saturday. The 24 -ye a r old champion, who wrested the title from Sooth African Arnold Taylor in Durban last79 words
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Article265 1974-12-30 20 Reuter Melbourne, Monday. Favourites Jim Connors and John Newcombe yesterday moved a step closer towards the final of the A 570,000 Australian Open at Kooycng In Melbourne. Connors, the 22-year-old American defending champion, blasted his way through to the quar-ter-finals with a four-set win overReuter - 265 words
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Article, Illustration444 1974-12-30 21 C.K. YONG - Olga and the gang present a night of remarkable skills By C.K. YONG In just a night of glory, the Soviet Olympic gymnastic team earned the rapturous applause of an ecstatic crowd at the Singapore Badminton Hall yesterday. Thrilled to their hearts at seeing somePictures by PHILIP LIM - 444 words
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Article, Illustration1037 1974-12-30 22 POST SCRIP! b V Scrutineer The Penang Gold Cup, last classic of the 1074 season, ended In a sensational note at Penang yesterday. Da to Chong Kok Llm's Bungel Wanf in (Peter Lee), first past the post, was disqualified, and Aurle Stable's Shadowfax (Taffy Thomas), beaten1,037 words
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Article, Illustration315 1974-12-30 22 Cash B*i set the pace, leading put the 4f and Into the straight, with Gray Castle moving up. Woodarful Worid cloned In. Grey Castle hit the front at the distance with Wonderful World phyllengfog Wonderful World got up to beat Gray315 words
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343 1974-12-30 23 Reuter Melbourne. MondayEngland'* opener* Dennis Amiss and David Lloyd avenged themselves on the Australian fast bowlers who Injured them In the two previous Tests by rattling up a century opening partnership In the third Test here today. They put on 115 togetherReuter - 343 words
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62 1974-12-30 23 Lionites suffer a tense moment in this goalmouth scramble as International Contract Specialists striker Dollah kassim (9) clashes with goalkeeper Lim Quee Cher.Only defender Subad or Salleh in left to clear the loose ball,while ICS winger Quek Seng Kee(7) goes over the line and Lionites' Quek Khiam Beng (3) tumbles.ICSPicture by JERRY SEH - 62 words
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Miscellaneous74 1974-12-30 20 THE BORN LOSER 8 I m > SHORT RIBS i m m SM r JU*NORBERT vv 'k\ *JEUT TO V UO*JDVtX)6ET K PARTV I IMVITEO TO A LAST N\6UT paptv 5M by Art Sansom SC*AETUA£2S nr BkVSTD KNOW A FOR&6U G by Frank O'Neal »j» a/ y T rvti r74 words
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Miscellaneous288 1974-12-30 20 NEW NATION CROSSWORD ■a mi mammu Inn W ■tun SSESi ***** tomummmm 12 Italian town 13 Act 15 Famous theatre In the Strand 21 Limbs 24 Untold knowledge 28 Furrier's concern 28 Type of light 29 Races 30 River of Plcardy 31 Trawler's equipment 32 Symbol of Christmas 33 Naval288 words
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Advertisement81 1974-12-30 23 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I, Tan Swwi Huat of No. 14, Jin Paslr Rla Singapore, have^applled lion WUI UC -ZI.II m. u.. Courts Builttog Brldge Road, Singapore on 5 February 1975 at 9.30 a.m. ANY PERSON wishing to oppose should lodge a written objectlon ln with the Secretary to81 words
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Advertisement104 1974-12-30 23 NOTICE NOTICE 18 HEREBY GIVEN that I, Lee Swee Seng of No. 438 Lira Chu Kane Road applied for a Beer Aop Ucence ltcatlon will be heard In the Court of the DMr«t District Judge, lhssnet wuuiv Magistrates' Courts Building South a B i? dge Singapore on 5 February 1975104 words
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Advertisement255 1974-12-30 23 3 A Where you can buy your next new car in Singapore Junior, 2660 JSSJ ftoDlr (CHAMPION MOTORS OTV Spider. > <g( pTE LTO Tel *****6/*****3. Tel: *****1. COMTIMCNT At MOTORS Wt LTD.. 50/52 Bancooian St S pore 7. Tal: J*****. PJ22J w. 0 RENAULT CENTURY MOTORS (5) PTE. LTD.255 words
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Miscellaneous460 1974-12-30 23 late Bruce Lee. Otoe: Baby: 1, 3.30, 7. 9.15. Stiver City: 1.30, 3.30. 7.30. 9.30. MOV HUB: William Wytor's 11 Oeear-wln-nlng ciMile adapted from Lew Wallaee'e semi biblical no v e L Charlton Heston la the jouni Jew converted to Christianity and Stephen Bojra the Roman enemy Messala If not460 words
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257 1974-12-30 24 Patricia Koza - The LAST word j Patricia Koza Auto dealer George r Nouhan has gone back to the bartering system to combat the auto Industry's sales slump. Nouhan, who has been in business In this Detroit enclave (or 22 years, is accepting anything of value as down257 words
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Article, Illustration35 1974-12-30 24 S'PORE GIRL and she's pretty as a picture Angie Lee, 19, hopes to be an air hostess one day. Her interests include swimming and dancing. Picture by ing. Picture by NIK K ASM AN I.ing. — Picture by NIK K ASM AN I. - 35 words
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Article29 1974-12-30 24 AH- FOOK: Jack Benny had certainly brought cheer all over the world. MEI LIN: His "tightflsted philosophy" would have come In useful in these days of inflation.29 words
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Advertisement69 1974-12-30 24 To help ym come up smiling the morning-after thenigfitbefore Too much drink and too little sleep, and you might wake up feeling awful. Be smart. Take one or two AlkaSeltzer tablets dissolved in water before you go to bed. Or after you wake up. It will help bring quick relief69 words
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Miscellaneous524 1974-12-30 24 RADIO T1 I tth La S.N OPENING ANNOUNCEMBNTt followed by VKKOUM NAADUM (T) 3-30 DIARY OF EVENTS (T) 1.35 LOTS 18 A MANY BPLENDOURED THING IM ILAYAR ULAGAM <T) (r) 4.15 GENERAL HOBPITAL 4.55 INTERMISSION U5 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by TORCHY (last episode) 620 TODAY'S PRICES OF ESSENTIAL FOODSTUFFS (E/M)524 words
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Miscellaneous476 1974-12-30 24 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are meet. Use your talents to gain the edge on the competition. AKIEB (March 21 -April 19) You can be of good IUI. I 14W others to take up their own line of work. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) The events476 words
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