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Title Section18 1975-03-12 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Wednesday March 12, 1975 No. 1278 Price 20 cents M.C.(P) 489/75 NEW (ty NATION COMMENT18 words
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Article, Illustration324 1975-03-12 1 Teresa Ooi - By Teresa Ooi Fragile-1 o ok i n g Sandra Menz is, in fact, a stout-hearted Australian nurse of 27 who is longing to go back to war-torn Cambodia "where I324 words
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Article, Illustration40 1975-03-12 1 Copenhagen, Wednesday.—Rudy Hartono, Indonesia's seven-time AllEngland champion, won the Danish open title here last night. He dropped the first set to Svend Prl of Denmark, but swept through to a 12-15, 15-0, 15-7 victory In the singles final.40 words
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172 1975-03-12 1 A 46-year-old man Low Yong Hong fell to his death from a third floor flat in Taman Serasi off Cluny Road during a police gambling raid early today. Low, of Margaret Drive, was found at the foot of Block F soon after172 words
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Article47 1975-03-12 1 Reuter Seoul, Wednesday. Fourteen Infants, all about one month old. were killed in a fire which gutted a twostorey wooden orphanage In north-eastern Seoul this morning, police said today. Police added 38 other Infants In the orphanage called Angels' House were rescued.Reuter - 47 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement19 1975-03-12 1 MONEYWORDS. WEATHER P. 6 STOCK MARKET P. 2 WHAT'S ON, TIDES P. 4 COMICS P. 18 CINEMAS P. 1919 words
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Advertisement59 1975-03-12 1 Rowo Jeans M See Pace 6 l ,1 l>U A[J l>l l>l t .1 Ljl ril c il g1 til l>l g1 t >1: >1 .J: ?lt 4 f J Id HOUSE i OP 7IT7T SINGAPORE'S LEADING DEPARTMENT STORE T A BARGAIN COUNTER 3rd Floor IS Ladies' Usual Now u',59 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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477 1975-03-12 2 FROM THE DOC HOUSE BY PG The S1 n g a p ore Kennel Club Is on the move and I mean that quite literally since their head office will be moving from T a n g 1 i n Shopping Centre477 words
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Article, Illustration51 1975-03-12 2 This Lady—that's her name, too—is up for adoption this week. The two-year-old pet lost home recently when her orvners left Singapore. She makes an affectionate pup as well as a good watch-dog. If you wish to adopt her, call at the SPCA, 151 Orchard Road, or ring51 words
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Article30 1975-03-12 2 The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Ang Kok Peng, will open the Doctor and Community Service exhibition at the Singapore Plaza on March 16 at 5.30 pm.30 words
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Article252 1975-03-12 2 Selling waves hit the Stock Exchange of Singapore this morning, checking the continuous market uptrend of the past week. Almost all traded stocks were lower. The only bullish exception was Federal Cables and Wireless. BUSINESS DONE First Section: DBS. (17) 3.56, (22) 3.54. Sett: (5) 3.62, (6)252 words
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Article, Illustration250 1975-03-12 2 Veronica Leng - By Veronica Leng Alert little brains tick on despite the worn-out boards and rotten beams around them. These primary school children of Nam San Public School hardly notice their surroundings because every school day is an adventure for them. They team new things knowledgePicture by CHUA PENG TEE - 250 words
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Article58 1975-03-12 2 The Industrial Training Board invites the public to contribute to its new Sng Yew Chong Memorial Fund, which will be used for the promotion of Gcience and technical education and industrial training. The fund has been established in memory of the late Dr. Sng, formerly Director of Technical58 words
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Article13 1975-03-12 2 PoHce reported 105 accidents „jttsterday. Five were serious and none fatal.13 words
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Article297 1975-03-12 4 At secondary level Family planning, birth control and population education will soon be taught more thoroughly to secondary school students. The Ministry of Education is presently working out how these topics can be included in the school curriculum. It is unlikely that population education as297 words
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Article, Illustration266 1975-03-12 4 Douglas Chan - Mothers fear for school dropouts who disappeared from home on Sunday By Douglas Chan Two 1 4 ye a r-old girls, who failed their Primary School Leaving Examinations late last year, are now missing from their homes. Ang Inn Poo of Holland Drive266 words
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Article225 1975-03-12 4 Highly disciplined, intense with a sense of urgency, dedicated and with stropg nationalistic feeling these are some of the c h a r a c t eristics of Singapore's society that have impressed Mr. Keith Ross of the Australian Department of Transport in Melbourne. "There225 words
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Article32 1975-03-12 4 Mr. Henry Paul has been re-elected chairman of the PSA Employees' Co-operative Thrift and Loan Society Ltd. Mr. Joseph Edward has been re-elected secretary and Mr. Ram Kawal Rai. treasurer.32 words
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Article30 1975-03-12 4 Seah Thlen Soon of Victoria School has obtained four A level passes and one O level pass in last year's fJCE exams. His name was inadvertently left out.30 words
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561 1975-03-12 4 Nancy Koh - Economy flights not affected By Nancy Koh Air fares for excursion and group tours are expected to go up by eight per cent from next month. The hike will hit excursion fares between Asia. Australasia and Europe zoned under the Traffic Conference561 words
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Article127 1975-03-12 4 Schools will be provided with footpaths leading to bus stops and the main road so that pupils can avoid walking along the roads. The Public Works Department is presently reviewing the provision of footpaths In the vicinity of schools, says a Ministry of Education circular. It also127 words
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185 1975-03-12 4 The New World Amusement Park is getting ready for improvements to make it a bigger draw. A fully air-conditioned entertainment hall cosing $500,000 la to be built to replace the old revue hall. It will seat about 600. A small cafe may also be185 words
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Article82 1975-03-12 4 The Central Young People's Section of the National Library will hold a panel discussion on young people and sex on Friday at the National Library meeting room at 3 p.m. The panel will comprise Professor S.B. Ratnam, Head of 'U' Unit, Kandang Kerbau Hospital, Mr. Eng Soo82 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement84 1975-03-12 2 (hristof/e Complements All Weil-Dressed Tables The World Over For many ye*''*. Christofle has stood out as a symbol of all that is excellent in silver cutlery It has adorned countless well-dressed tables all over the world The beautiful, intricate design The deep glow of metal and rich handle texture give84 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous15 1975-03-12 2 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today—lsolated showers in late afternoon.15 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement95 1975-03-12 3 Have a Superflight to London Four each week taking you the fastest way-only hours M h A H9* Fly to London any day of the week with British Airways-the only airline that flies one-stop. In addition, we offer you 3 two-stop flights, and a choice of VCIO or 747. All95 words
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Miscellaneous249 1975-03-12 4 WHAT'S ON A FASHION SHOW by Paris models is on at the Apollo Hotel (18th floor) from 3.00 p.m. The Singapore HOUSE OF WAX will be open till 10 p.m. The NATIONAL MUSEUM will screen four colour films on painters Rembrandt, Vincent Van Gogh, Frans Hals and M.C. Escher, at249 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article, Illustration364 1975-03-12 5 United Press International Lisbon, Wednesday Right-wing rebel forces bombed an army barracks and paratroops seized Lisbon's civilian airport yesterday in a short-lived revolt against the leftist government. The rebel leaders fled the country and the government suggested that the U.S. Ambassador leave too. AngryUnited Press International; UPI radio picture - 364 words
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Article118 1975-03-12 5 Reuter Aswan, Wednesday Egyptian officials have iebuffed a proposal that any troop withdrawal from Egyptian territory {should be implemented over at least six months so that each side could test the Intentions of the other. "Six months Is far too long and Egypt has alreadyReuter - 118 words
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212 1975-03-12 5 United Press International Washington, Wednesday—Sen. William Proxmire said yesterday, the National Science Foundation is spending US$B4000 ($173,200) to study why people fall in love. The Wisconsin Democrat said the study was his choice "for the biggest waste of the taxpayers' money for theUnited Press International - 212 words
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Article138 1975-03-12 5 United Press International United Nations, Wednesday Secretary of State Henry Kissinger's personal intervention failed yesterday to bring quick agreement for resumption of negotiations in the Cyprus crisis. Although Turkish officials in Ankara announced agreement with Dr. Kissinger for renewed Cypriot talks, the Greek Cyprlot delegation hereUnited Press International - 138 words
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Article324 1975-03-12 6 UPI and Reuter Washington, Wednesday A Senate subcommittee yesterday voted 4 to 3 to provide US$l25 million ($275 million) in emergency military aid to Cambodia. The vote came as Defence Secretary James Schleslnger said the military situation in Cambodia was grim, but hope still existed andUPI and Reuter - 324 words
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Article185 1975-03-12 6 Reuter Saigon, Wednesday. Heavy fighting in the centre of the biggest city in South Vietnam's Central Highlands was reported raging yesterday, with communist tanks in the main boulevard under assault from government planes. Two of the communist tanks were put out of action in the second dayReuter - 185 words
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154 1975-03-12 6 Reuter Nairobi, Wednesday. Mr. Josiah Mwangi Kariuki, a prominent Kenyan politician and critic of the government, has been found murdered after being missing for more than a week, members of his family reported last night. They said that formal police identification had toReuter - 154 words
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209 1975-03-12 6 Reuter London, Wednesday There will be no facilities for nuclear weapons on Britain's Diego Garcia island in the Indian Ocean, Defence Secretary of State Roy Mason assured Parliament yesterday. He was Delng closely questioned about controversial plans of the United States to counter SovietReuter - 209 words
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Article50 1975-03-12 6 United Press International New York, Wednesday Hope ran out yesterday for saving a hospital ship that once brought medical treatment to ports around the world. The Second World War vintage USS Hope went under the cutting torch at a scrap yard in the port of Brownsville, Texas.United Press International - 50 words
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Article128 1975-03-12 6 Reuter Bangkok. Wednesday. Thailand's new coalition government's policy Is expected to be announced next week. Mr. Kukrit PramoJ. who is being proposed for the country's next Prime Minister by leaders of parties, told reporters last night that the drafting of the policy would be completed today. TheReuter - 128 words
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Article132 1975-03-12 6 United Press International Dublin, Wednesday. The leaders of Britain, France and West Germany believe Soviet Communist Party General Secretary Leonid Brezhnev still is in bad health and may retire this year, delegates to the European summit meeting said yesterday. The summit concluded that the questionUnited Press International - 132 words
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Article112 1975-03-12 6 United Press International TODAY is Wednesday. March 12. the 71st dav of 1975 with 294 to follow. THE MOON is new. THE MORNING STARS are Mercury and Mars. THE EVENING STARS are Venus, Jupiter and Saturn. Those born on this date are under the sight of Pisces. American astrologerUnited Press International - 112 words
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Article93 1975-03-12 6 Reuter New York, Wednesday—The New York Times on Monday had a misprint under Its masthead. Instead of printing the date as March 10, 1975, it came out March 10, 1075. Thls'is how It explained the mistake to its readers yesterday: "In yesterday's issue, the New York TimesReuter - 93 words
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Advertisement257 1975-03-12 5 SPECIAL ANTI-INFLATION OFFER BUSINESS SUITS AND OFFICE TROUSERS MADE TO MEASURE USUAL NOW DORMEUIL SUPERFINE TER/WOOL SUIT 5225 00 #165.00 (RAINBOW RANGE CHOICE OF 12COLOURS) DORMEUIL SUPERFINt TER/WOOL TROUSERS 85 00 59 90 ENGLISH TOOTAL DOUBLE 'KNIT SUIT I6SOO 149 90 ENGLISH TOOTAI. DOUBLE 'KNIT TROUSERS 60 00 49.90 ENGLISH257 words
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Miscellaneous544 1975-03-12 6 W-3 tw, .Vtfl Cut out ond ptn with other coupons Poking mstuctions appear below Name (Mr /Mrs/Miss) Address Tel Cut dloiii) dotted lines CLUES FOR W-3 1. Tradesman who makes bread, etc. 2. May be worn, on the stage, by one who would never do so elsewhere 3. Commonly that544 words
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Miscellaneous188 1975-03-12 6 WORLD WEATHER San Francisco—Mostly fair, 56-43F, 13-6 C. Headline: Vitamin C and colds No effect. New York Mostly clear. 33-44F, 1-7 C. Headline: Vietnam Reds put troops ana tanks in highland city. Paris Cloudy and cold. 44-39 F. 7-4 C. Headline: Equivocal attitude of Wilson irritates Europeans. Moscow Overcast, 41-32188 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration1250 1975-03-12 7 Lu Lin Reutens - Blatant claim creates more problems by Lu Lin Reutens LU LIN: Recently there has been some controversy over advert i s ements that make mis 1 e a ding statements, claiming benefits which are rather far-tetched. What is the attitude of advertising agencies towards1,250 words
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Advertisement91 1975-03-12 7 hk, samarn STEAK HOUSE i m f is r w r NNHERE STE4KS L4STE LIKE STEtkKS Be it SIRLOIN or FILLET MOON We have the best a /tar**/ J SIMGARC*** FOR RESERVATIONS CALL ***** o< sq ,v «S f *>J& vra r? vVj ijr^v »->-J V 4 > p' 3lrafr91 words
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OPINION
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Article352 1975-03-12 8 Speculation that the Singapore government has changed Its mind about wanting to be the last of the ASEAN countries to establish diplomatic relations with China has turned out to be ill-founded. Prior to his departure for Peking yesterday, Foreign Minister Mr. 8. Rajaratnam stated352 words
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WHISPERS By ISPY
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Article71 1975-03-12 8 The prices of stocks and shares are not the only ones fluctuating in Singapore these days. The hairdresser of a colleague has also bsen varying her price of a wash and blow. One day she charges as low as $1.80 and another she charges as high as $2.30.71 words
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Article77 1975-03-12 8 Complaints have a knack of backfiring. A colleague whose home was plagued by mosquitoes recently, decided to make a formal complaint to the Ministry of the Environment. One of her unclvic neighbours. she thought, had to be taught a lesson Imagine her chagrin, therefore, when, after a77 words
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Article226 1975-03-12 8 I was concerned to learn recently from your paper that beer has become subject to considerably Increased tax rates as an alcoholic beverage. As somebody from Bavaria, South Germany, which was once tops in Europe for brewing beer and still holds the first place226 words
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Article228 1975-03-12 8 SIN CHEW JIT POH - r r 3 VOICE OF THE PRESS -a SIN CHEW JIT POH Thirty per cent or $718 million of the development budget for the new financial year will be appropriated as loans to the Housing Board. The encouragement given to the building Industry is a correct and228 words
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Article, Illustration597 1975-03-12 8 DICK WILSON; DICK WILSON - WEDNESDAY WITH DICK WILSON DICK WILSON I detect a new trend among the Sinologists, at least in their area of greatest concentrat i on, namely North America. In 1972 and 1973 they were buoyed up by the Nixon visit, by the;r new opportunities to visit597 words
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Article52 1975-03-12 8 CHAN CHING YONG - CHAN CHING YONG for Director, Adult Education Board, Singapore, 9. I refer to the letter. Teacher Does not Know Subject by Ambitious <NN, 27.2.75). Your correspondent is requested to contact the undersigned giving the name of the Centre and the class so that the matter could be52 words
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Advertisement35 1975-03-12 8 Be young with Juvelon Multivitamin plus Vitamin E life. iTAKE JUVELON! E?V- "1 0 EM Co. Ltd. Tokyo. Japan Eltai Pie Ltd., 114-A Newton Court, S'por* n. Tel: *****1. Obtainable from all pharmacies and drugstores.35 words
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FEATURE
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Article, Illustration598 1975-03-12 9 Art Buchwald - Art Buchwald Los Angeles Times By now everyone must know about the Bermuda Triangle, a vast body of water extending from Bermuda In the north to Southern Florida and then east to a point in the Bahamas past Puerto Rico. Charles Berlitz, who has written a bestsellerLos Angeles Times - 598 words
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Article991 1975-03-12 9 ALLAN THOMAS - BIG GOVT. DRIVE TO CLEAN UP GRAFT IN HONG KONG By ALLAN THOMAS Reuter For a teenage Chinese police constable on the beat it could be a few Hong Kong dollars. For one British expatriate officer, it has been half a million dollars by his ownReuter - 991 words
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Advertisement20 1975-03-12 9 COLLECTION )-T IV V.,. y manufacturers representatives IN S E ASIA KHAHGHAND 6 SONS 2 06 COLOMBO COURTSPORE6 TEL *****6/720 words
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Advertisement105 1975-03-12 9 SIIMO/XCIO DonALW^ncH modern and low cost; for tHe in'group Service Centra: South EssteroWsfch (Pis) Utl SB-A.South Bridge Road, Singapore IW W7®l, *****2 BF JiSjlli vii k I 2 bmp*JbA4 h*m| I'HWM > f «s=- *2 x w clzoani's M r >e Shop W''(' rV >,tf i MEN S SHOP Se105 words
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EDUCATIONAL BROADSHEET
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1531 1975-03-12 10/11 Besides the emperors at Constantinople and the various German kings, there grew up In Europe a line of rulers far more powerful than any of the former, namely, the Popes, who were to exert a lasting Influence on the Europe of the1,531 words
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Article, Illustration1115 1975-03-12 10/11 History of ancient# Europe's Charlemagne, who became king of all the Frankish realms in 771, is the first historical personage among the German peoples of whom we have any satisfactory knowledge. Charlemagne's looks as described, so exactly correspond with the character of the king as exhibited in1,115 words
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1462 1975-03-12 10/11 What was the historical backdrop that led to the restoration of Frankish authority in Europe? One historian has said: "Royal authority and unity of command were restored in the eighth century by a succession of Frankish military leaders descended from a1,462 words
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Advertisement5 1975-03-12 10/11 Next week: The Middle Ages5 words
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PLEASURE
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Article, Illustration544 1975-03-12 12 Louis Malle says his forthcoming film will be a comedy. Of course, he began by thinking that Lacombe, Lucien would be a comedy, too. As all of France and a growing percentage of New York is aware, Lacombe, Lucien wound up as a comJilex look at the naure544 words
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574 1975-03-12 12 JEAN LI - POPS ■Y JEAN LI DAVE MASON: DAVE MASON (CBS/ SONY): Unlike Alone Together which, to me, is still Dave Mason's finest achievement in a long colourful career, his previous LP, It's Like You Never Left, wasn't the greatest of his574 words
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Article74 1975-03-12 12 Smersh type raiders broke Into producer Harry Saltzman's mansion in Buckinghamshire recently and got away with a valuable collection of Oriental antiques worth about $43,000. The burglars got In and out without dls- turblng any of his elaborate and costly alarm systems. The gang got Into the74 words
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Article, Illustration226 1975-03-12 12 Although there's little new of Interest on the London charts this week at least two records are moving up quickly and both show signs of making it to number one. The first, and least interesting, is Only You Can by Fox, which has226 words
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Advertisement126 1975-03-12 12 ruMiie or -in»' siars f t Jg HEATRE RESTAURANT NITECLUB ORCHID LANTERN ROOM Jfe NITELV PRESENTS s' VW,.' 1 r T 4r a plenty of'good things J to «Ls V Vs mound! > .-.J-' jL 1 Albia Les fi Kimi ST. t{f| <' BS'M < \\f •i; i r*i 3/6433^126 words
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Advertisement66 1975-03-12 12 BENEFIT FROM OUR DISCOUNTED NETT AIRFARE FOR A SERVICE FEE OF SSI 5 FROM SINGAPORE OR BANGKOK TO:SVDNFY P£ PTH ■'.if L F.OUPNF Nt"V\ YORK HON r .K'l\' T /VIPL I f II TOURS TO BANGKOK "THE LAND OF A THOUSAND SMILES" 111 TOURS TO LAOS A COUNTRY TO DISCOVER"66 words
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Miscellaneous21 1975-03-12 12 LONDON 1. (5) If: Telly Savalas 2. (1) Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me): Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel21 words
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Miscellaneous149 1975-03-12 12 NEW YORK 1. (2) Have You Never Been Mellow: Olivia New-ton-John 2. (3) My Eyes Adored You; Frankle ValU 3. (1) Pick Up The Pieces: Average White Band 4. (3) Lady Marmalade: Laßelle 5. (5) Black Water. Dooble Brothers 6. (11) Lovln' You: Minnie Rlperton 7. (8) Lady: Styx 8.149 words
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TREND
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Article, Illustration237 1975-03-12 13 KARTINA - Shop Around N -KARTINA You know that talk about a man's home being his castle This week you are inviteo to step into an apartment where the furniture assembled more than does Justice to the phrase. Painstakingly chosen to blend with the general layout of237 words
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572 1975-03-12 13 WHEN elderly people retire to a home for the aged they usually go in feeling ill-used and neglected whi'e their children experience varying degrees of guilt at being unable to accommodate them. But here is a touching story of a man whoWashington Post - 572 words
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Article209 1975-03-12 13 < > Cook-In s y We are so used to thinking of the European way of preparing seafood as generally bland because we've got our chlU crabs and chili prawns. But Bouillabaisse, a French provincial favourite (it can best be described as a seafood stew), is209 words
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Advertisement194 1975-03-12 13 The Art of Indonesian CooKtng The ABCs Aqnes m V.> I K*i V/V. 8&M |$10A 7M ■*> r' Cooking is on odventure in more ways thon one ond, as Agnes de K. Btackmon sets out to show here, Indonesian cooking holds fhe prospect of new horizons for the gourmet and194 words
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FINANCE
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Article540 1975-03-12 14 Reuter Dublin, Wednesday The Common Market summit went half-way last night to meet demands of Third World and oil exporting countries to include other raw materials in the coming dialogue between oil producers and consumers. A declaration Issued by heads of government said the community also decidedReuter - 540 words
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Article, Illustration291 1975-03-12 14 Chartered Merchant n Bankers has appointed Mr. Chan Cher Boon as assistant manager, corporate finance. He was formerly the company secretary of Singapore Glass Manufacturers. Hyatt Singapore Hotel has named an ex-pollce officer as Its executive assistant manager. He Is MR. WONG PANG KIONO who spent years291 words
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154 1975-03-12 14 Reuter Beirut, Wednesday Algeria is to cut its oil prices by US2S cents (55 cents) to U5511.75 ($24) per barrel from April, the authoritative Middle East Economic Survey reported here. This move follows similar action by the United Arab Emirates to lower byReuter - 154 words
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Stock markets round the world
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Article166 1975-03-12 14 New York, Wednesday. —The stock market came out a loser yesterday after an Intense battle between profit takers and buyers on the New York Stock Exchange. It was the seventh busiest session In NYSE history. The turnover of 31,280,000 shares was sharply higher than the 25,890,000 traded on166 words
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Article35 1975-03-12 14 Dow Jones closing stock averages on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday: 30 Industrials 770 80 (off 5.24), 20 transport 166.18 (off 0.65), 15 Utilities 79.47 (off 0.73), 65 stocks 242.06 (off 1.56).35 words
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Article223 1975-03-12 14 A bullish trend further spread all over the front, concentrating on flscal-pollcy-related-lssues and blue chips with a heavy volume. The rapid upswing as well as a rumour of MOF's restriction chilled Investors aggressive attitude to the market. The market, opened higher, lost all of Its morning gain and closed223 words
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Article103 1975-03-12 14 Closing prices In francs on the Paris Bourse yesterday: Parlbas 158 —2 Foncier 328 +3 Frlntemps 90+8 Bull 38.20 —.10 Royal Dutch 157 —4 80 Michelln 905 -25 Thomson 196 20 —1.60 CFP 132.50 —3 Rhone 141 —1 Air 334 80 +2.80 BSN 530 +10 philips 47.80 —1.20 Suez103 words
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Article221 1975-03-12 14 Closing prices at 11.30 a.m. (Australian time) on the Sydney Stock Exchange yesterday: Allstate unq. Beach 19 20 Bridge 10 12 Cleveland 35 38 Endeavour 14 17 Fllnd 20c Opt 03 03% Inter Mln nil 06 Kambalda unq. Kath Inv 88 90 Kla Ora 18 20 Mid E Mln221 words
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Article74 1975-03-12 14 Zurich Stock Exchange closing prices yesterday UBS B. 3150 UBS R. 445 5 8BC 543 3 Credit Suisse 2830 20 Swissair B. 486 3 Swiss Relnsur. 2055 15 Wlnterthur B. 1875 75 Zurich Insur. <ft75 Juvena B. 910 40 Nestle B. 3030 15 Interfood B. 2525 25 Clba-Qelgy B.74 words
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Article, Illustration261 1975-03-12 14 Bullish sentiments still prevailed at the Stock Exchange of Singapore yesterday, resulting In gains on a broad front. Cheaper shares were well supported fn particular, Far Eastern Hotel, San Holdings, Singapore Paper Products and Tong Meng Industries. Right from the opening bell, speculative attention was focused on the261 words
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Miscellaneous512 1975-03-12 14 YOUR LUCKY STAR IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you possess a nature that is basically spiritual In nature. You have an exceedingly strong desire for self-expression but your chief way of doing so will be through the application of spiritual energy to those endeavours which, at least as far512 words
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Advertisement453 1975-03-12 15 INAIi 200 WORD EicSttiiSSsjp FOR A WIDE RANGE OF Wallcoverings. wallpapers and carpet tiles. Contact: Singapore Wallcoverings Centre (Pte) Ltd., Llat Towers, S pore 9. *****6 Wish to Have A Better Figure? Having Problems With Your Skin? Is So, Please consult Beautician Skin Care Specialist, Miss June Llew from June's453 words
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Advertisement235 1975-03-12 15 WE ARE ABLE TO SUPPLY Wooden pallets of all specifications. Defect- plywood for ship uses. Tal: *****61/ 2585M9. WE REQUIRE LOCALLY MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS FOR EXPORT TO U.S./ CANADA. Give Complete descriptions, catalogues of products you wish to offer for sale to: QEYLANQ P.O. BOX 106, Singapore, 14. QLOBE GENERAL CONTRACTOR235 words
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Advertisement308 1975-03-12 15 FROM TOWN ft DIST. 12 To Orchard Areas For Office Workers. Ring ***** Frankle. DRESSMAKING WITHIN 24 HOURS. Guaranteed perfect fitting moderate charges. Exclusive fibres Designing. "FOR INFORMATION CALL" GRACE FASHION HOUSE, S, Nutmeg Road, (9) Tel: *****9. Edtitiw INTENSIVE GROUf^TUITION i Starting 18th March '75. I Maths./ English Sec.308 words
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Advertisement303 1975-03-12 15 TAI LEE FURNITURE CONSTRUCTION Experienced Contractor For Exhibition Sites, Partitioning, Office, Showroom Ship Renovation, Furniture For Hotels, Homes Offices Exporting of Furniture Si Chairs, j Personal Supervision Ouaran- j teed. We shall Be glad to call on you at your convenience to give any quotations or estimate without obligations We303 words
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Advertisement298 1975-03-12 15 SALESGIRLS WANTeD. Sec. 4 with working experience. All nationalities are Invited. Interested please apply P.O. Box 3863 with recent photograph (non-returnable). New Cameras Photo Equipment Repair Servicing Trade-In all types of used cameras. TECHNIC BROS. 41, Rlvar Valley Road. Singapore, 9. Tat: 32MSS. *****9. BETHESDA BOOK CENTRE'S EASTER Sale: 15th298 words
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SPORTS
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Article, Illustration684 1975-03-12 16 JEFFREY LOW - At least 30 collapse at the finish Story by JEFFREY LOW Six hundred schoolboys and girls had to use up all their resources to complete the national InterSchool cross-country finals at Macßltchie Reservoir yesterday afternoon in the blistering heat. The weather was so unbearablePictures by JERRY SEH - 684 words
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Article, Illustration837 1975-03-12 16 Eric Cooper - SQUASH RACKETS by Eric Cooper By a strange coincidence a second book by J.B. found Its way to my desk this week, but this time the initials stand for John Beddington, not Jonah Barrington. The title is "Play Better Squash" and it Is a Playfair837 words
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576 1975-03-12 17 BOB STEWART - I'll bleed again but I'm not bothered —Wepner By BOB STEWART United Press International New York, Wednesday. —You can take the boy out of the city, but not the city out of the boy, even if the boy is 35 years old. Chuck Wepner, a heavyweight more noted for hisUnited Press International - 576 words
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324 1975-03-12 17 Reuter London, Wednesday.— Britain's John Conteh successfully defended his world llght-heavywelght boxing championship for the first time last night, stopping Lonnle Bennett of the United Btates on a cut eye early In the fifth round- Conteh, 23 year old Liverpool Black, wasReuter - 324 words
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Article276 1975-03-12 18 ON THE TRACK wit h BLUE PETER Anak Malaysia did a sensational workout at Buklt Tlmah this morning. Ridden by Hassan Ahmad, the six-year-old by Takawalk II did 3f In 35 3/5, finishing with plenty in hand. Anak Malaysia scored a b r i 111276 words
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Article, Illustration320 1975-03-12 18 Reuter Copenhagen, Wednesday. Rudy Hartono, seven times winner of the All-England badminton championship, gamed revenge tor two defeats by Denmark's Svend Prl when he beat him In the final of the Danish Open championships here last night. Hartono dropped the first game, but came backReuter - 320 words
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Article48 1975-03-12 18 Hong Kong, Wednesday—The MCC team, on their way home after a tough tour of Australia and New Zealand, are here for two one-day matches. Skipper Mike Denness's team, who flew in last night, play Hong Kong Cricket Club today and a Colony XI tomorrow.48 words
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498 1975-03-12 18 KEN BECKER - By KEN BECKER United Press International Montreal, Wednesday Despite pressure to come up with additional moneymaklng schemes to offset a projected Cs2oo-mllllon deficit, an air of confidence has settled over Montreal's 1976 Olympic Organisers after four stormy months of controversy and doubtUnited Press International - 498 words
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Article27 1975-03-12 18 London Wednesday Leading international Doxlng promoters promised here yesterday new financial support to strengthen the World Boxing Council in their fight for control of the sport27 words
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Article399 1975-03-12 19 Reuter London, Wednesday Leeds, aiming at the ambitious treble of winning the European Cup, English League championship and the F.A. Cup, were checked by Ipswich, who held them to a 1-1 draw in a Cup quarter-final replay at Leeds last night. The need for aReuter - 399 words
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Article187 1975-03-12 19 United Press International London, Wednesday England soccer team manager Don Revie yesterday named three new caps in his line-up for the friendly international against World champions West Germany at Wembley Stadium tonight. Two of them are defenders Leicester's 22-year-old Steve Whitworth and Queen's Park RangersUnited Press International - 187 words
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Article171 1975-03-12 19 Reuter Melbourne, Wednesday. Former Australian cricket captain Bill Lawry, yesterday announced his retirement. Lawry, 38, Is best remembered for his prodigious opening stands with Bobby Simpson during a 10-year Test career. They still hold the first wicket partnership record of 244 for Australia against England,Reuter - 171 words
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Miscellaneous81 1975-03-12 18 THE BORN LOSER by Art Sansom AM FATHER U6-K VDOR V Bfe > k OEAX-.^ MV I f vNr i^r SHORT RIBS by Frank O'Neal $8 e It AND TWE Y P/D THE WAITER SHEIK WAS RUDE' I WTMHOLD V -V H/S T/P? ME SOUGHT TH£ CESTAUEANT A/VP TURNEP IT81 words
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Miscellaneous277 1975-03-12 18 NEW NATION CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Browmsn yeiiow ti face 111 say 14 New Hampshire city 15 Yum-Yum and friends 16 Confess 1/ Type of relative 18 Oi ilylng craft 19 Poetic time ot day 20 Music from a ballet score 23 Sounds by the second 24 Tributary 25 Indicate 28277 words
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Advertisement492 1975-03-12 19 Win two tickets to the Merdeka Cup semifinals and Finals, two SIA return air tickets to Kuala Lumpur and four nights at The Regent of Kuala Lumpur. All you have to dais enter this simple contest select the side which will represent Singapore in this home match Singapore v. Negri492 words
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Miscellaneous460 1975-03-12 19 AT THE CINEMA with VICM.IT OON n FOR PETE'S SAKE: A comedy starring Barbra Streisand and M.chael Sarrazln. Much of the humour is of the slapstick variety but there is enough adult humour for the film not to degenerate into a weak comedy. Directed by Peter Yates. Orchard: 1.30, 4.460 words
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Article241 1975-03-12 20 Dick West - The last word -Dick West. Tom Steed of Oklahoma once observed that "the chickens come home to roost when you get down to the meat of the coconut." Truly words to live by. The roosting metaphor was first used as an economic cliche by Dr. Sigmund Waterstock,241 words
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Article37 1975-03-12 20 AH FOOK: Looks like it will all be over for Lon Nol soon, even If US aid pours into the country. MEI LIN: Perhaps It's Just Lon Nol who's doomed to fall. Another CIA manoeuvre?37 words
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Miscellaneous909 1975-03-12 20 TV AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 3.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by TATAPAN MINGGUAN (M) —A magazine series 3.30 DIARY OF EVENTS (M) 3.35 LOVE IS A MANY S P L ENDOURED THING 3.55 PERSEMBAIIAN KU (r) —A light musical programme featuring Rozanna 4.10 GENERAL HOSPITAL 4.50 INTERMISSION 6.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed909 words
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Miscellaneous77 1975-03-12 20 Shows of 1 the day... I THE 8CIENTIST8 (9.45 over Channel Five). The greatest and least exhaustible source of power freely available to man Is the sun. Everyday, the sun bathes each of the earth's acres with the equivalent of 450 gallons of petrol, 24 tons of coal or more77 words
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