Singapore Herald, 25 December 1970
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Title Section14 1970-12-25 1 THE SINGAPORE herald No. 134 Singapore Friday. December 25, 1970 MC(P) 2207 15 CENTS14 words
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303 1970-12-25 1 Yogis lose their cool over a speech NEW DELHI, Thurs. Yoga experts, who pride themselves in controlling their emotions, ended a fourday International Convention yesterday by losing their tempers. Bearded Hindu holymen in their traditional flowing robes shouted at each other and at one point nearly came to blows. "ThisAP - 303 words
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86 1970-12-25 1 OVER half an inch of rain fell in four hours yesterday afternoon and thousands of office workers and shoppers were caught up in giant traffic jams. Dozens of cars and lorries crawled bumper-to-bumper along Fairer Road, Napier Road, Queensway and Holland Road after police86 words
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Article53 1970-12-25 1 JAEN, (Spain), Thurs.— Fourteen people were arrested here today on charges of carrying out subversive activities for the outlawed Spanish Communist Party. Two other groups totalling 45 people were detained by police two days ago In Sevula and Ferrol Del Caudillo, in north western Spain, forAP - 53 words
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Article40 1970-12-25 1 A PERTAMINA spokesman said after 14 bodies had been recovered that the other victims mast have been trapped inside the Northern Dancer when she sank around midnight. Many of the passengers were sleeping at the time, he said. APAP - 40 words
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Article261 1970-12-25 1 THREE Singa-F poreans are among 24 men feared lost when the 90-ton Northern Dancer sank after a collision 30 miles north of Jakarta on Wednesday night. The oil-rig supply boat with oil workers going to Jakarta for the Christmas holidays was in collision with261 words
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433 1970-12-25 1 Detainees: Barisan charges a distortion, saws Govt THE GOVERNMENT has denied a Barison Sosialis allegation that it is persecuting or ill-treating political detainees. The Barisan chairman, Dr. Lee Siew Choh, had said on Wednesday that about 100 detainees were on a "'hunger strike" in protest against persecution and ill-treatment in433 words
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187 1970-12-25 1 SAIGON, Thurs.— The Allies today joined the Vietcong in a ceasefire across South Vietnam, and the U.S. Military Command announced the lowest weekly death toll in more than five years. United States and Saigon military forces suspended of defensive combat operations throughoutAP - 187 words
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77 1970-12-25 1 Lee's visit to RI Date to be fixed PRIME MINISTER Lee Kuan Yew will visit Indonesia next year at the invitation of President Suharto. The invitation was extended in Lusaka recently. A Foreign Ministry statement said the visit will take place as soon as a convenient date has been fixed.77 words
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Article49 1970-12-25 1 AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Thurs.— An amphibian plane on a filming job crashed and sank in Auckland harbour with four people aboard. No survivors were found. It had been chartered by the New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation to film a burning launch off Brown Island in the harbour.49 words
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138 1970-12-25 1 OTTAWA, Thurs. Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau told a news conference yesterday the possible resumption of arms sales to South Africa by Britain posed a "ver grave threat" to the Commonwealth, possibly the gravest in its history. He said in discussions with Britain's Prime Minister Edward138 words
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Article, Illustration167 1970-12-25 1 THE lAC Group of Companies could not produce a white Christmas In Singapore, but they came up with something cool. A ltt sq. ft. Ice rink with skaters ln micromini skirts to decorate It. Actually the skaters were supposed to167 words
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120 1970-12-25 1 MANILA, Thurs. A swarm of tremors accompanied by rambling sounds has shaken the Philippines' volcano island of Taal. 49 miles sonth of Manila, Indicating a possible erup t i oa shortly, vo-caneleglsts said today. A total of 1,999 volcanic quakes had occurred during a120 words
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71 1970-12-25 1 SANTIAGO, Thara. Regis Debray, the French leftwing writer who waa freed from a Boliviaa prison yesterday, sent greetings ta "Commander Fidel Castro," the Caaaa premier. Mr. Debray, whose ad mi ratios far Castro and far the late "Che" Guevara led Mm to Jala a71 words
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Article49 1970-12-25 1 HONGKONG, Thurs. A Chinese woman gave birth yesterday to a 6 lb. 7 oz. girl on a ferry pier crowded with Christmas shoppers. A spokesman for the ferry company said: "We are considering giving the baby a free travel pass for life." APAP - 49 words
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Advertisement23 1970-12-25 1 _w^yS_§y. i■m j 1 1 WEATHER forecast far Singapore from 9 a.m. today: Fair In the morning, and scattered slmweny la the afternoon.23 words
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Advertisement80 1970-12-25 1 The Singapore Herald wishes its readers a merry Christmas THERE will be no paper on Boxing Day. Publication will resume on Monday. FROM the Prime Minister, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew: "A merry Christmas to all who celebrate this traditional time of good cheer/' -i i i W\\\W-^///>_/_. il v^j __^>_-S_^-__^--80 words
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2010 1970-12-25 2 PROF. T.H. ELLIOT - A university union: The case and the role PROF. T.H. ELLIOT CENTRALISED ADMINISTRATION NEVER WORKS IN ALL colonial territories and Singapore was no exception trade unions have played a considerable role in the fight for national independence. But the strong political position of the trade unions tends to become weaker2,010 words
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Article484 1970-12-25 2 CHRISTMAS nowadays let's face it has precious little to do with the spirit of Christ. Faith and reverence are straws at which old folks clutch. For the middle-aged, they are half-remembered experiences if that. The young, to use their own vocabulary, "don't dig". Whether the484 words
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Article510 1970-12-25 2 'Eminent, experienced'— at 19? I wish to refer the reply by Mr. Tan Bah Chee of the Adult Education Board (S.H. Dec. 18) to Mrs. J. Brown's letter (S.H. Dec. 3.). Mr. Tan claims that eminent educationalist and experienced teachers have drawn up the syllabi for the special classes for510 words
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Advertisement59 1970-12-25 2 The 22 carat Scotch B £X£j WI m vJH _____n^?^_____r^<^_____L' 7 B J&B Rare-rare as in gold. Pale, as in gold. Pure, as in gold. Finer in blend. Finer in taste. Smooth, not rough. Pale, not dark. With yet a silky strength that belies its gentle nature. A k J59 words
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Advertisement13 1970-12-25 2 fIpHHH n_> #s^ a_ t^ri Friday, December 25, 1970 H^kf THE SINGAPORE HERALD13 words
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168 1970-12-25 3 Professor: Let the academics speak out but PROF. H.S. Robson, Vice-Chancellor of Sheffield University, said yesterday that academics in democratic countries should be allowed to express their opinions, but at the same time they should not pretend they were separate from the community in which they Uved. Universities should be168 words
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165 1970-12-25 3 A STORE-keeper at the Ponggol Industrial Training Centre in Upper Serangoon Road pleaded guilty yesterday to stealing $10,042 worth of tools and electrical appliances from two stores in the centre. Nonis Adrian Emmanuel, also known as Nordin bin Abdullah, was jailed for three years165 words
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118 1970-12-25 3 CARNIVAL Trade Fair '71 opens on Dec. 31 at the Great world Amnsemeat Park. A spokesman for the Shaw Organisation, organisers- of the fair, said yesterday: "The fair will give Singaporeans and tourists an opportunity to see a wide range of118 words
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147 1970-12-25 3 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs.— Seventy Malaysian students will be sent to Indonesia next year for professional courses, the Director of Mara's Training Division, Inche Wahab Alwi. said today. He added that of this, 40 would take up maritime studies at the Merchant Maritime147 words
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93 1970-12-25 3 MEDICINE Shop assistant Lee Slew Kheng, 69, died of severe burns after a carbide lamp he used to dry herbs exploded. Lee's employer, Kwee Hak Seng, 48. of New Bridge Road said he heard a loud bang on the second floor of93 words
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90 1970-12-25 3 "OPERATION Spruce-Up" continues. The Ministry of Health has served another 329 notices to owners and tenants of dirty buildings due for a repaint Job. Tne new areas to be given a face-lift Include GuiUemard Road, East Coast Road, Stamford Road, Ontram Road, Kim Seng Road, Penang90 words
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436 1970-12-25 3 'DON'T DISMISS PERSECUTION REPORTS AS EXAGGERATED' THE Malaysian Catholic News has called on all Catholics in West Malaysia and Singapore to give their support and sympathy to Christians in Sabah, and not to allow the recent reports of persecution to be dismissed as436 words
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Article, Illustration159 1970-12-25 3 A funny turn from the lonely Winmills CHRISTMAS is a time for family reunions and dinners and drinks, but for showbiz people "home" is where they happen to be performing. One of the latest shows to hit town is the WinmiUs, an Australian duo, who are performing at Hotel Malaysia's159 words
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Article164 1970-12-25 3 FOR 56 children from the Salvation Army Children's Home,, it was a thrill to have a Christmas party on board the United States helicopter carrier Iwo Jim a, But it was an extra thrill for them to find that the Iwo Jima was the164 words
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Article102 1970-12-25 3 KOTA KINABALU, Hum. The Yang diPertua Negara of Sabah. Ton Pengiran Haji Ahmad Raffae, has appealed to ail Christians In the State to cast away the "baseless rumours" concerning the place of Christianity in the community. "Religion is a matter for the conscience of the individual and102 words
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363 1970-12-25 3 A BUSINESSMAN who was alleged to have omitted $420,000 from tax returns over a period of 13 years pleaded guilty to 11 tax evasion charges yesterday. Chew Shia Chan, the proprietor of two companies, the Kwang Tek Chiang company in Telok Ayer363 words
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Advertisement33 1970-12-25 3 TOTO DRAW THE numbers drawn In last night's Tata draw No. It2/7t were: IC, 48, 28, 42, 23. The additional number was 44. In the circles draw, the numbers were: 4C, 1, 03.33 words
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Advertisement156 1970-12-25 3 I I "V w- __k I ___b *-^^*B I 4i R^B^^-r**^ i I ll j pa mmm -mmM Rn*naJß __k 'J8 m_ll Rn^^^^ mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm^ —ft another up-and-coming businessman It's never too small with us to assist our local businessmen in their enterprises. They come in confidence. We talk. _^£___^Nj Anc156 words
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Miscellaneous9 1970-12-25 3 DENNIS THE MENACE -j|3d[Lpl 1 1 j 'DrSXXJ CALLME?*9 words
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Article, Illustration73 1970-12-25 4 Do you believe in Santa Do yon believe in Santa? We11... Perhaps someone had been telling five-year-old Robert Pullman an true stories.' Or perhaps It was just the surprise of seeing the bearded old man far the first time and the day before Christmas, too. He waa a little afraid73 words
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Article109 1970-12-25 4 A LABOURER, who told a magistrate that his employer prevented him from attending Vigilante Corps training, got a four-month jail sentence for absenting himself from training for _i days. Chun Kal Hock. 21, of Crane Road, pleaded guilty to being absent from training109 words
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501 1970-12-25 4 THE SINGAPORE Cancer Society is appealing for land near any Government hospital for it to build its permanent headquarters. Mr. Freddie Yin, the society's public relations officer said this yesterday. The society is presently using ifacilitie leased out by501 words
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187 1970-12-25 4 THE Singapore Medical Association is organising two public forums on "Venereal Disease" and on Drug Addiction" as part of the Third National Medical Convention in March next year. According to Dr. Mah Guan Kong, SMA Honorary Secretary, there will be a panel187 words
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102 1970-12-25 4 TAN KIAN CHEW, 19, Jumped from the balcony of his eighth-floor Oat in Lengkok Bahru after his elder brother questioned him about his attempt to prise open the louvres of a neighbour's window. Tun, unemployed, died of multiple injuries on Dec. 13. His102 words
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208 1970-12-25 4 New wing can clear passengers from TWO jumbos at one time THE NEW three-storey arrivals wing at Paya Lebar Airport is geared to clear 600 passengers from two jumbo jets at any one time. With other extension, to the present passenger terminal, costing $9.09 million, the new wing will be208 words
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160 1970-12-25 4 Pang Tee Pow Is Sembawang's new chairman MR. Pang Tee Pow, Permanent Secretary for Defence, has been appointed chairman of the Government-owned Sembawang Shipyard (Pte.) Ltd. He takes over from Mr. Hon Sui Sen, who is now the Finance Minister. Mr. Pang's appointment was announced in the official newsletter of160 words
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72 1970-12-25 4 THE Singapore Tamil Ladies* Association will celebrate the annual Tamil Festival with a cultural show at the National Theatre on Thursday, Jan. 14 from 7 p.m. The programme includes dances, songs, speeches and a dance-drama entitled "Pavala Kodi." The highlight will be a Saree72 words
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Article27 1970-12-25 4 MR. Sim Boon. Woo. M.P. for Changi will attend a Hari Raya Party at the Kampong Ayer Gemuroh Community Centre tomorrow at 8 p.m.27 words
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Advertisement98 1970-12-25 4 x /a_.^'__r\ IT/niß /Jl_______\ (F&ni) |^oj^ (ttjpii) WISHING ALL OUR FRIENDS A MERRY CHRISTMAS I branches of Chung Khiaw Bank Limited ...Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong... use NCR banking equipment OX decisions to use NCR machines show Chung Khiaw Bank's faith in NCR Equipment AND Service. NCR Financial Banking Systems98 words
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Miscellaneous38 1970-12-25 4 BEETLE BAILEY D I By Mort Walker f\ r x think. r~ 1 I EVERYONE <SOT ONE \?< 3 S> < 5 5 c( _^g^^v OF THOSE FREE SAMPLES 1?> C (w W /P _J<\ OF AFTERSHAVE LOTION I > 138 words
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Article, Illustration261 1970-12-25 5 HIGHER RENT FOR NEW STALLS BUT NO RISE IN PRICES THE Satay Club will move away from the mud and dust of Hoi How Road, off Beach Road, to cool and breezy Elizabeth Walk by the end of the month. Mr. P. Govindaswamy, MP for Anson,261 words
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Article, Illustration341 1970-12-25 5 SEVERAL voluntary welfare organisations want the Government to introduce legislation to compel bosses to employ handicapped people who are fully rehabilitated. They said legislation should be similar to those in the more developed countries in which handicapped people represented about three341 words
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Article207 1970-12-25 5 NAVAL BASE THIEF GETS 3 YEARS A THIEF who operated exclusively in the Naval Base area for nearly two years was sentenced to three years' jail yesterday when he admitted stealing to the value of $12,195. Painter Lam Keng Hang, a, of Jurong Road, also mitted having three forged identity207 words
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204 1970-12-25 5 THE stage is set for Educational Television to be introduced in primary and preuniversity classes when the new school year begins next month. Seventy-eight per cent of the primary schools have already Installed television sets, and 12,000 principals and teachers have attended204 words
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172 1970-12-25 5 Five-point plan by DAP to overcome jobless problem KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. The Democratic Action Party's Labour Bureau today put forward a five-point plan to reduce unemployment in Malaysia. The secretary of the bureau, Mr. Lee Lam Thye proposed: CANNING and export ot Malaysian beverages like toddy, soya-bean water, sugar cane172 words
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Article86 1970-12-25 5 A LABOURER was about to leave the PSA area on Wednesday when a police constable stopped him, checked him and found two sticks of eye-liner tucked under his shirt and another hidden in his left shoe. Mohammed bin Masdullah, 17, admitted in the Ninth86 words
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Miscellaneous124 1970-12-25 5 BLONDIE By Chic Young ~JW X V~*W I SHE'S VEt*/ EFFICIENT, fj ,l||||f OH, STOP Jllll'l I SHE'S NOT PRETTY J|^l_| TEL.L. ME, DEAR -J AN EXPERT RLE CLERK, J -.HIIL -4JJ I IF THAT'S WHAT .y^ WHAT'S YOUR AND TAKES DICTATION i T__» YOU MEAN THAT'S NEW SECRETARY AT124 words
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Article, Illustration615 1970-12-25 6 Christmas and New Year guide to the cinemas .■TI- THERE'S a mixed bag at the cinemas this festive season a marathon war epic, an adventure saga based on a popular novel, horror Dracula style, a musical adapted from a Dickens classic, a Clint Eastwood Western, and three films in Mandarin615 words
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Advertisement420 1970-12-25 6 e Visit the only exclusive Korean Restaurant in Singapore At the ■Alt.-8.-ft I 11.00 A.M. to 12 MIDNIGHT we serve the most mmmm. ..marvellous range of Korean dishes and delicacies to satisfy the most discriminating palate. Enjoy for the first time, the sweet succulent taste of Barbecued Meat, grilled in420 words
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Advertisement374 1970-12-25 6 Over 2 tons of Levi's 4000 pairs 100 sizes. For all sexes. Singapore's largest and wildest selection of Levi's. The newest bellbottoms, flares, straight legs and tapers. Plaids, checks and stripes. Farout dress jeans, Far-in StaPrest slacks. FLOW INTO meluiani's 52, North Bridge Rd, Singapore. Te,:***** /^S^ Open 6 days374 words
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Advertisement781 1970-12-25 6 I ALL SHOWS NO FREE LIST "j 1 NOW SHOWING! 1 > TODAY 4 SHOWS AT I 1 11 a.m., 2.30. 5.45 A 9.00 p.m. I I "TORA" STARTS: I i I 11.20 a.m.. 2.50. 6.05 A 9.20 p.m. > Adm. $1.50. $2.50 A $4.00 I Cash Bookings Only. I781 words
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Miscellaneous2495 1970-12-25 7 -h^sf Fo^r complete holiday guide Mill iiiiii ii iiiiiiiii miiiimiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiuaan>yvi Ml I P 1 1 FRIDAY *i-____^ l^i ,jy Malaysia Singapore Rediffusion a a 6.00 a.m. Opining 6.00 a.m. Let's Go With Music: 6.00 a.m. Christmas a a 9.00 Lucky Dip (CartOOn) J_ n nC,rn _S_ ,n8 70 N,w,;2,495 words
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Article, Illustration471 1970-12-25 8 FLORENCE CHONG - FLORENCE CHONG "THE BABES in the •Wood" by John Crocker will be presented by Changi Theatre Club from Monday to Jan 2 at Changi Junior School. Producer Colin Banks said: "This production is really a big splash involving almost every active member of the club471 words
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Article137 1970-12-25 8 THE Film Society's 1970/71 season has so far been varied and interesting. Since September it has screened British, American and Japanese productions. This Sunday it will show a French film on the French Revolution. "La Marseilles" by Jean Renoir will be on at the Cultural Centre at137 words
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728 1970-12-25 8 AMAR JEET - AMAR JEET mmmt WM \t^^ M k^J WT mmmW^k mW Wk. ____V WE HAVE had quite a bit of good film soundtracks withiin the last few years* though very few have been successful this year. Film hits, theme songs and film background music have,728 words
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Miscellaneous369 1970-12-25 8 Starscope L*£ißEiß__lD i°^i Your partner's able Putting a cheerful face handling of practical pro- on things Is more than blems and financial half the battle In today's organising Is comforting. grapple with life in Morning news or the post general. Good-humoured springs a surprise. The handling of an otherwise evening369 words
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Miscellaneous315 1970-12-25 8 FRIDAY 4 pm and 8.30 pm The John Cal rnouMT vert Maglc Show at the National Theatre. _f*___*^"__B__B__rt^2 •P« Shaw Organisation's 2f_eS_, U i J rt exhiDltlon at the annual trade fair at the New WirtiaalMM-wa. World Amusement Park. It am— Bpm Stamp exhibition M k..##__ at the Victoria Memorial315 words
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Article, Illustration1146 1970-12-25 9 CAVALIER - Copperplate can outsprint opposition CAVALIER BY COMBINED CARD AND FORM GUIDl PUR SAIUKUAY ■KEY THIS combined race card and form guide gives the following information: The first line reads from left: Number of horse, last five runs, name of horse; (sire); age and origin (e.g. 4A for 4 years Australian);1,146 words
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Article, Illustration8412 1970-12-25 9 1. ***** PERI (Diet) 5A 9.00 (dd+6) h Peri/Tan -88 (3) 6/12 Pg2o/12 d2cs 8.08 7f; 1:30.6; 2, sh, 2 Lee. 3/9 KLIS/11 d4cs 9.0h 71; 1. Sweet Lotus 8.10, 2. Phalz 8.9 1:35.6; 1, 3, Lee. 10/12 KLB/11 d3cs 8.13s 6f; 1:16; 8. IV., V« Lee. 2. 2832S NASI8,412 words
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Article, Illustration1456 1970-12-25 12 14. ***** CORDON BLEU (King's Leap) 3E 7.09 (dc-12) a Auric/R. Breuk M. Ismail 5/14 KLI2/9 d2cl 8.7y 6f; 1:14. 2;5h, nk, nk Cheam. (9) 10/16 lpl6/8 d2cl B.log sftf; 1:5.2; 3, sh, 1 Pretty. 9/16 KLS/6 dlcl 7.119 ff I1,456 words
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Article, Illustration51 1970-12-25 13 Newspapers In glass offices shouldn't throw stones but this teleprinter message had us wondering If Associated Proas had soma inside Information or was entering tho fortune-telling game. However, a quick chock established that an operator had punched Doc. 28 Instead of Doc.51 words
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Article, Illustration259 1970-12-25 13 Jews call off 8- day hunger strike JERUSALEM. Fri. Twelve former inmates of Soviet prison camps ended yesterday their eight-day hunger strike which they began to protest at the trial in Leningrad of a number of Soviet Jews accused of trying to hijack an airliner in July. They said theyAFP; AP - 259 words
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133 1970-12-25 13 PARIS. Thurs— Libya may drastically reduce Its order for ill Mirage fighterbombers, the Jewish magazine, L'Arche, reported here today. Quoting well-informed sources, the magazine said the Tripoli Goverameat Blight cot the order down to one or two squadrons. It said that theAFP - 133 words
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233 1970-12-25 13 'mr* »__JVt__ mm WKPIW m* "W TEHERAN, Thurs. A subversive network actively supported by Iraq has just been broken up, a member of the Iranian security service revealed today. Students formed the majority of the first group of 12 persons arrested and were expected to233 words
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Article57 1970-12-25 13 SALINAS, California, Thurs. U.S. farm labour leader Cesar Chavez walked out of Monterey County Jail last night after nearly three weeks of confinement and was greeted by about 500 cheering followers. He was freed on an order of the California Supreme Court. He said he feltAP - 57 words
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Article47 1970-12-25 13 NAIROBI, Thurs.—Twentyone Turkana tribesmen of Kenya were killed and four seriouslv wounded when attacked by 600 Dadoth tribesmen during a cattle raid, police said here yesterday. The attackers, armed with spears and rifles, came from the remote Karamoja district on the Uganda-Kenya border APAP - 47 words
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274 1970-12-25 13 PHILADELPHIA, Thurs. Tricta Nlxou, President Nixon's elder daughter, will announce her engagement some time during the Christmas holidays to the son of a U.S. Army Colonel who Is now studying Law at Harvard University, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported In Its Thursday editions. The paper274 words
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Article93 1970-12-25 13 LONDON, Thurs. Breath tests for British motorists suspected of drinking are cutting the road accident toll here, the Department of Environment said. The department reported a seven per cent cut in fatal and serious accident figures compared with 1967 when breathalyser tests were introduced. Under the93 words
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90 1970-12-25 13 LOS ANGELES, Thurs.— The prosecution of hippy leader Charles Manson said in court that the accused murderer of actress Sharon Tate and four friends had "an insatiable lust for death, blood and murder." Manson thought it was "just grand to murder human beings," the prosecutorAFP - 90 words
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Article291 1970-12-25 13 Rebel Reds give up fight PHNOM PENH, Thurs. Fifty-three Cambodians who have been fighting for the Communists surrendered to the Government. The Cambodian High Command said the Cambodians gave themselves up at Government outposts to the south of the capital where there is strong evidence of serious political differences developing291 words
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Article138 1970-12-25 13 NEW YORK, Thurs.— A Manhattan Supreme Court Jury yesterday found reputed Mafia leader Joseph Colombo guilty on two counts of perjury. Colombo, 47, was found innocent of three other counts of perjury stemming from efforts in 1967 to secure a real estate broker's licence beforeAP - 138 words
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Article56 1970-12-25 13 PEKING, Thurs. Prince Norodom Sihanouk alleged today that the Phnom Penh Government has "pocketed" SS3OO million, Radio Peking said today. The exiled Cambodian leader charged that Gen. Lon Noi had asked America, South Vietnam and Thailand to dispatch troops and bombers to attack the Cambodian peopleAFP - 56 words
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116 1970-12-25 13 TOKYO, Thurs.— China and the Soviet Union failed to reach agreement at the 16th meeting of the Sino-Soviet Joint Commission for Navigation on Boundary Rivers which ended last week; according to The Nets China News Agency. The Agency did not specify what questions the two116 words
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Article55 1970-12-25 13 ROME, Thurs.— About a dozen nuns have been transferred to a different convent following the discovery that they invited their pupils to attend "dancing" evenings with young men, the official Ansa News Agency announced tonight. The agency said that the nuns were members of the "Breadcrumbs for55 words
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170 1970-12-25 13 PoW list 'inhuman' politics says Rogers WASHINGTON, Thurs. The American Secretary of State, Mr. William Rogers, today accused North Vietnam of "inhuman manoeuvring" over the release of a list of American prisoners of war. At a press conference here, he said the North Vietnamese had invited Senators Fulbright and Kennedy170 words
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Miscellaneous78 1970-12-25 13 DAVY JONES By Sam Left E^^ dont you V^we poeswt Tw_r thought he must) I f can vou proved were 1 a snapshot^ hm-m it»s T no 1 I w*yNGf r m\\v I v •*mmw mw _^H _^i_Bh-*^^l I _____Lyy^/'T^^w v "^hv_ >* ll__n__N^__ __K_ j^ 1970 b T u*a__i78 words
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Miscellaneous222 1970-12-25 13 Fine win by Lian Ann SINGAPORE'S National 20 Rfdi Bd6 Master Tan Lian Ann 21 c3 dc3: played a fine attacking 22 Qf3 Nf6 game when he beat 23 Bb3 bcs Lebanon's Tarazi. 24 Qfs Bd4 Lian Ann played the Scotch Game, and forced the issue by sacrificing a pawn222 words
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Article, Illustration137 1970-12-25 14 LONDON, Thurs. Tha British Government's campaign to promote Casanova as a lover who novor got his girl friends in trouble backfired today. Tho 18th century Italian lover was exposed as an abortionist who paid dearly himself for his promiscuity ending137 words
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274 1970-12-25 14 Brazilian Government replies to kidnappers RIO DE JANEIRO, Thurs. The Brazilian Government told the kidnappers of Swiss Ambassador Giovanni Bucher last night that it was studying their new demands, and asked for negotiations to remain open. In an official communique BB___________________________________a issued by the Justice Ministry in Brasilia, the GovernmentAP - 274 words
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Article, Illustration282 1970-12-25 14 WARSAW, Thurs. The Polish Government is to freeze food prices "for at least two years" and reshape the country's social and economic plan for the coming year. The current five-year plan will also be modified in the wake of last week's nation-wide rioting and demonstrations.282 words
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Article85 1970-12-25 14 BOMBAY, Thurs— Police fired teargas into demonstrators during an attack on Haven Railway Station yesterday as violence spread in the border dispute between Mysore and Maharashtra. The mob damaged signalling equipment and the track at Saveri Station. One coach of e Bangalore-Poona express train wasAP - 85 words
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Article, Illustration188 1970-12-25 14 BANGKOK, Thurs. A Thai police helicopter was Jsmaged by terrorist ground Are la PUaaaaleke Province, ■orth ceatral Thailand, while •b a medical mission, yesterday officials af the Communist Suppression Ogsratioßs Com mind said T*e helicopter picked ap a Dfalarla victim la the Provißce aad flew himAP - 188 words
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Article61 1970-12-25 14 OTTAWA, Thurs.— The University of Saskatchewan will recruit Canadian scientists to serve in the department of animal science at Makerere University in Uganda, the Canadian International Development agency announced; yesterday. DDD CIUDAD BOLIVAR, Venezuela, Thurs.— A 57.85 carat diamond was found by a miner I? .e_ EI Guaniamo61 words
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147 1970-12-25 14 CHICAGO, Illinois, Thurs. Police were searching yesterday for a self-appointed anti-pollution campaigner who smashed a gallon of foul smelling liquid in a reception room at the United States Steel Company offices. Officials said the man, who calls himself, "the fox," also left aAP - 147 words
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Article288 1970-12-25 14 Bruce hits Viet peace hopes PARIS, Thurs. The United States has turned down the Communists' latest call to end the "cruel war*' in Vietnam. At the Paris peace talks, U.S. Ambassador David Bruce hit out at a speech by North Vietnamese envoy Xuan Thuy, describing it as "tinsel hung on288 words
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75 1970-12-25 14 Establish ties t with Russia call I MANILA, Thurs. The B Christian Social Movement K (CSM) of the Philippines R yesterday called on the Kg Philippines to break out of Its WR "naive isolation" and establish B diplomatic ties «with the Soviet H Union. B It urged a study however,75 words
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Article33 1970-12-25 14 JAKARTA^ Thurs. The B Malaysian Trade Attache here, Inche Nik Idris bin Nik Daud fl JH arrive in Pontianak on B Dec 29 for a two-day fact- fl finding tour. fl33 words
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Article236 1970-12-25 14 BOSTON, Massachusetts, Thurs. Early on Christmas morning three wandering stars will appear to el _l e r «P*©dßce a rare celestial event that may have led the wise men to the Bethlehem manger where Christ was bora. The > "stars" actually the planets Venus, Jupiter aad ™Jl_i236 words
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Article, Illustration658 1970-12-25 15 NOW WITH four doors, the Fort Escort GT has become an even more versatile car with a slant towards performance something of a small family "funabout". With performance similar to that of the Capri GT and better than that of some 2,000 cc sedans plus outstanding roadholding,658 words
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Advertisement49 1970-12-25 15 Accessories Of The Best Quality c ForThe cMotoringEnthusiastsi I _l __M________^^ i»'^^^__l __________^^i_fc Steering Wheel Side Mirror DEALING IN ALL KINDS OF AUTOMOTIVE SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES WITH FIXING. IMPORTERS ft EXPORTERS **f*«.4 NO. 28, KERBAU ROAD, S'PORE 8. P.O. Box 47 Owen Road Post Office tel: ***** *****349 words
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Miscellaneous1246 1970-12-25 15 lllllllim """"iiim |iiiiimmmmmii-m iiiiiiiiimiuimil E m The Jack La Lanne Show Ex- 7.00 News (English) E fo Sf 1 for Morn,n R af *er the Holiday 7.17 Race Results E S nln o ,e J~ Yochimos Story" 7.22 Science Report 2 vi ?t V Malay— repeat) 7.31 Tom. Dick and1,246 words
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Advertisement1086 1970-12-25 16 wmm cum ADVEHTItmiHTt ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ANNIVERSARIES. AN NOUNCEMENTS. BIRTHS. CLUB ACTIVITIES. CON DOLENCES. DEATHS. ENGAGEMENTS, FUNERAL GREET INGS. IN MEMORIAM. MARRIAGES. MISSING. "ERSONAL PPC REQUIEMS A REUNIONS Minimum $8/ for 20 words, each additional word 40cts All other classified advertisements Minimum $4/ for 20 words, each additional word 20c ts Box1,086 words
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Advertisement350 1970-12-25 16 QUALIFY IN ADVERTISINI through Advertising Institute o Australia expert coeching b. I.C.S. (O) Ltd.. Dept. Al. P.O. Bo> 1538. Singapore 1. Telephone *****. BRITISH QUALIFICATIONS in Book-keeping. Accountancy, Costing. Secretaryship. Private Secretaryship. Careers Guide books from: M. Arunachalam. P.O. Box 2124. Kuala Lumpur. Price: 552.00 (Each). (Post frse). JAPANESE LANGUAGE.350 words
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Advertisement469 1970-12-25 16 For our Classified Tele-Ad Services 2 gg^gf «.«BERY 26 Human I 2 o sIZVI *l r Bandeau, A, F-rled SUSS W 8 Tel «P"on K"e VO K JUMPSUITS 5 Uamu\ _e UM r< ht HolTd. ?h. A AT WUm TONG— 21 j Changi Road (5 m.s.)— After sale J* r469 words
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Advertisement465 1970-12-25 16 _________________________Rl____*_^___________i ie MERRY X'MAS Happy New Tear Dancing 3 hours Quickstep, Waltz. Foxtrot. Chacha. A Daily privats lessons. Group •Y classes Saturdays. Sundays com- mencing 2.1.71 4.30 p.m. $15/A. per month. Ghent's School of Dancing, Hindoo Road, S'pore P/*****. l8 L.C.C./PITMAN EXAMINATIONS— #t Enrol now. Asia Commercial School Ring: S'pore465 words
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Advertisement392 1970-12-25 16 (fjsso) A new Department has been created at Esso Asia Services Inc. It is called Mathematics/Computers/Systems (M/C/S) and reports directly to top Management. We are interested in candidates for Management/Professional positions with a university degree (Honors) in one or more of the quantitative disciplines Pure Science, Engineering, Mathematics or Econometrics.392 words
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285 1970-12-25 17 KUALA LUMPUR Thurs. Malaysian Rubber Exchange chairman Tan Sri Can Teck Yeow said today the rubber industry would give its full support to any move to break the monopolistic grip of the Far Eastern Freight Conference. The FEFC was interested only in increasing freight285 words
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Article247 1970-12-25 17 SINGAPORE-MALAYSIA Merchant rates fixed yesterday by the Association of Banks in Mala y sia- Singapore. Local dollars per unit of foreign currency. SELLING BUYING T.T./O.D. T.T. O.D. Sterling Pound 7.3825 7.3500 7.3375 Australian Dollar 3.4500 3.4100 3.3900 Canadian Dollar New Zealand Dollar 3.4600 3.4125 3.3825 South Arabian247 words
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Article1102 1970-12-25 17 Closing prices /business done STOCK EXCHANGE OF MALAYSIA AND SINGAPORE TRADING in the Stock Exchange yesterday was conducted on a very steady note for only two hours as the Exchange closed at noon. Interest, however, was lack ing and the day's total turnover was 583,000 units. The industrial section saw1,102 words
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Article287 1970-12-25 17 (Managers' prices for Dec. 28) B. S. B. S. The Commerce ASIA UNIT TRUSTS Ind. Fund .99 1.04xd Mai. Invt. Fund 1.18 1.23 The Saving Mai. Progress Fund 1.03 1.08 Fund 1 .04 1 .09 Singapore Progress Progress Fund .96 1.01 CHARTERED UNIT TRUSTS (Managers' prices for Dec.287 words
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Article159 1970-12-25 17 RUBBER 49-5/8 cents a lb. (donn a quarter cent) The market yesterday opened unchanged from Wednesday's closing level but later eased in extremely quiet thin morning trading. The bulk of interest was in nearby paper with small enquiries for April/June and Oct /December at current premiums. Physicals were159 words
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Article64 1970-12-25 17 TIN $625.25 a picul (up 12% cents). The Straits tin price edged up by 12V_ cents yesterday to $625.25 a picul on are estimated turnover of 290 tons, up 10 tons on Wednesday's. The London overnight quotation was down by £2 a ton. Moderate support was reported from64 words
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Article25 1970-12-25 17 BATU LINTANG RUBBER will pay an interim dividend of 10 per cent on Jan. 18 to shareholders on the register on Jan. 11.25 words
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Article65 1970-12-25 17 Financial Times LONDON, Wed. (Changes in brackets): Industrials 335.1 (+1.9); Tins 61.80 0.05); Rubbers 162.15 (+1.04); Oils 288.89 (-0..05). Dow Jones NEW YORK, Wed. (Changes in brackets): Industrials 823.11 (+0.34); Transportation 161.55 (+0.93); Utilities 119.06 (-0.03); Composite stocks 264.66 (+0.43); Bonds 68.29 (Unch). At time of going to65 words
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Article36 1970-12-25 17 (Yesterday's closing prices, in U.S. dollars per ounce). Singapore (1) 38.875, (2) 147.00; Hongkong 38.95. Note: (1) Export price to non-sterling areas in U.S. dollars. (2) Local dealers' price in Singapore dollars, per tael.36 words
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113 1970-12-25 17 Securities market contingency plan NEW YORK, Thurs. The U.S. Federal Reserve Bank of New York outlined a contingency plan to keep the US$3,OOO million-a-day government securities market functioning. The, bank said it was worried over planned cancellation of most insurance coverage of government securities. "We must keep the market working,AP - 113 words
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Article91 1970-12-25 17 Tankers offered for scrap WASHINGTON, Thurs. Two World War II built tankers, presently located at Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, are being offered for sale by the Maritime Administration for scrapping in the United States or friendly foreign countries, it was officially announced here. The two 1-2 's, French Creek andAP - 91 words
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Article90 1970-12-25 17 Differentials are in terms of the corresponding RSS 1> position. (For the week ended Dec. 24). SMR SCV Jan. (1 ton pallet) two cents premium nominal SMR 5L Jan. (1 ton pallet) two cents premium nominal. SMR 5 Jan. (1 ton pallet) one-half cent discount nominal. SMR 1090 words
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Article343 1970-12-25 17 The market was quiet yesterday, with a steady undertone. The stock average closed 7.99 yen higher at 1,987.96. Leading issues gained ground on small covering support. These included Toyo Toki, Toppan Printing and Sony. Fo o dstuf f s and steel mills were steady, but Daiwa House343 words
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Article587 1970-12-25 17 Mining shares were stronger in relatively quiet trading yesterday, although some issues showed weaknesses towards the close. Oil and industrial stocks were very quiet. Queensland Mines stood out with a gain of $3 to $30, while associate, Kathleen Investments advanced 20 cents to Si 2.20. Sedimentary Uranium587 words
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Article198 1970-12-25 17 Prices moved higher after a slow opening yesterday and the market closed on a steady note. Total turnover value improved to $10.35 million. Associated Hotels were heavily traded, improving to $9.20. Metals had 52,000 units, changing hands at $6.80 to $7.15. Slater Walker advanced to -25.40. (Closing198 words
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Article140 1970-12-25 17 There was very little Christmas cheer for owners at the opening yesterday, with heavy grain fixed from the U.S. Gulf to the Netherlands at the lower rate of £5.50 fio (free in and out) for Jan. and from the U.S. Gulf to South Korea at $9.90fd (free140 words
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Advertisement678 1970-12-25 18 ORIENT LINES UO u -*****55 5 55 w^mc or- iBiBgPBBM _JC-___ 8 2 SHENTON WAY SINGAPORE 1 TEL *****3-7. U.K. EUROPE SERVICE LOADING FOR LONDON. H'BURG. R'DAM. HAVRE. Ummm^mre M-8-1 fMtaas A.aivtß niptuni aquamarine 4/9 Jan 10 Jan 11 Jan I don H bur. 12/2 dam is/2 Havra 14/2. NCFTUNC678 words
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Miscellaneous1243 1970-12-25 18 II XI FOR EASY REF E«ENCE: The shipping schedules s-fcfci I X^ beginning on this page are given in four parts for ___L7- fs. J-BBfl-Wa rt, P s westbound, eastbound, southbound and coastal. tmmt m 7 It. < SU_-_-_-_-__ _f iH IPVI Mfl ffph entry gives the following information: NAME1,243 words
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Advertisement397 1970-12-25 19 REGULAR EUROPE SERVICE TO: HAMBURG. LONDON. ROTTERDAM. AMSTERDAM A ANTWERP Spore Penang Hamburg LING YUNG 10/12 Jan, 13/14 Jan 11 Feb YEH YUNG 10/12 Mar 13/14 Mar 11 Apr ORIENTAL OUEEN 10/12 Apr: 13/14 Apr 12 May Passenger accommodation available to London A north continantal ports. Accepting liquid cargo at397 words
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Miscellaneous1087 1970-12-25 19 CHQoXDOLiMn lnc,u d»ng ships sailing out of Singapore for Far i^ East ports to the north-east ALCOS MASTER Aor 19j/99 osaka, Yokohama, JALAKRISHNA Jan 6/8 L. Angeles (Feb 4). V^ouvar B.C. s n 0|^ 0f s n F ncJsCOf UQ-n AOL/ASC Vancouvar, Tacoma. SL/TO ALCOS RANGER Mar 18/.i war 18/211,087 words
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Miscellaneous181 1970-12-25 19 Ships in port THE PORT OF SINGAPORE AUTHORITY HAS MADE THESE BERTHING ARRANGEMENTS FOR DECEMBER 25 OUT: Yamahiro Maru 27/28; Polydorus 33/34; Renoir 40/41; Sakura Maru 42/43. IN: Nichiei Maru (after Golden Summer) 5; Yamashige Maru 29/30; Tung Ming 22; President Taylor (after Yamakuni Maru) 1/2; Glenogie (after Sakura Maru)181 words
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Miscellaneous176 1970-12-25 19 20 east; Tronoh (after Kunak) 21 west; iviargo (LCT) (after Tung Ming) 22; Riau II (after Kunak) 21 east. SHIPS IN THE ROADS AS AT 9 A.M. ON DEC. 24 EASTERN ROADS: Offshore Beaumont, Aliakmon Pioneer, Tsing Chau, Samut Songkhram, Kyoshin Maru No. 52, Golden Harbour, Southern Trader, Partijanskayaslau Kyoshin176 words
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Article, Illustration502 1970-12-25 20 PERTH, Thurs. Defender and host nation Australia has moved through to the semifinals of the Federation Tennis Cup for women after both Rhodesia and Yugoslavia were forced to withdraw from the quarter -finals. The Yugoslav team, withdrew after its star player, Irene SkuU, retiredAFP - 502 words
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Article179 1970-12-25 20 PENANG, Thurs. Gold Cup candidate Sungei Wang II impressed in a workout on a good track here this morning. With Velu astride he was hard held over 3f in 44 after going one round at a steady pace. V.I.P. II also showed up when he sprinted smartly179 words
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Article898 1970-12-25 20 1 ***** PERI (Peri) 9.00 Tan F Lee (3) 2 ***** NASI LEMAK (Lucky Victory) 8.12 J. DoneUy Dawkins (7) S ***** ARAM ADA (Manhattan*. 12 Spencer Haxbridge (10) 4 0700 GOLDEN SUN (Ruyskind) 8.10 RS. Breuk S F Velu (1) 5 ***** KOTA TINGGI II (Kota) 8.09898 words
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Article1144 1970-12-25 20 1 ***** SWEET LOTUS (Ee Heng) 9.00 Teh SF Coleman (8) 2 ***** GUARANTEE (Joon) 8.09 E. Breuk F Wilson (10) 3 ***** SHANGHAI KID (Prtscilla) 8.07 Ahmad Subian (9) 4 ***** COURT ORDER (Jet) 8.03 Heddle Harbridge (4) 5 ***** NEW LIBERTY (GH Gan) 8.02 RS Breuk1,144 words
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Miscellaneous440 1970-12-25 20 ITWINSET CROSSWORD J? I |3 j I4 B_ We ~_____l BB.^^^^^ 8 i itWM wM To" 11 __r H_____r^^^l~""~^^ U ______ni_i_Hn__i___ MmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmW ACROSS DOWN 1. Easily managed fish 1. Performed an exploit in returning to French island (6) charge, intended for instruction 7. Street incursion, we hear, (8) went off440 words
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1019 1970-12-25 1 CAVALIER - Man of Honour can win Penang Gold Cup CAVALIER BY PENANG, Tnurs.— Man of Honour ran an encouraging second to Datin's Fancy over in the Governor's Cup last week. With lib extra, he holds a strong chance of capturing the $34,000 Penang Gold Cup over lOf here on Sunday. The1,019 words
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Article, Illustration111 1970-12-25 1 COMBINED CARD AND FORM GUIDE FOR SUNDAY start winner is the next best while The Peacock and Majestic Hour cannot be ruled out. RACE EIGHT Need You Badly is a safe bet. Last week, he was running on strongly when second to stablemate Oona over 5-V_.- He should do better111 words
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