New Nation, 20 December 1972
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Title Section18 1972-12-20 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE. Wednesday evening, December 20, 1972 No. 591 Price 15 cents SINOAPOKE WEDNESDAY, DICEMBtfc 20, 197218 words
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Article14 1972-12-20 1 Police report-* ed 76 accidents yesterday. Three were serious and three fatal.14 words
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Article143 1972-12-20 1 Bearish trend Bearish trend continued in the share market this morning for the second successive day. This was also the last day of trading at the present exchange's premises at Clifford Centre. Trading will be temporarily suspended tomorrow and Friday for removal to the new exchange room143 words
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Article261 1972-12-20 1 Wee Beng Huat - Mother, baby in morning horror By Wee Beng Huat A 22-year-old mother and her 28-day-old son were found dead at the foot of a 10-storey block of flats in Toa Payoh this morning. Madam Liew Slew Moi, clad in black jeans and white blouse, was261 words
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Article64 1972-12-20 1 Canberrra, Wednesday Former treasurer Mr. Billy Snedden won the Australian Liberal Party election yesterday to succeed former Prime Minister Mr. William McMahon, who did not stand for re-elec-tion. Mr. Snedden was elected to lead the Opposition party in the fifth ballot, defeating former Prime Minister, Mr. John64 words
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Article, Illustration296 1972-12-20 1 Reuter Manchester. Wednesday. —Soccer superstar George Best (above) was reported by his club Manchester United as stating yesterday that he would never play football again. The news was given in a bombshell announcement by the club's directors that they had also sacked the managerReuter - 296 words
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Article364 1972-12-20 1 Russia: Threat to thaw UPI, Reuter Moscow. Wednesday The Soviet Union last night Issued a harsh condemnation of President Nixon's new Vietnam policy, saying it was an aggressive action which couJA only complicate the situation and prolong the bloodshed. A statement Issued by Tass. theUPI, Reuter - 364 words
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Article66 1972-12-20 1 Bonn, Wednesday. Singapore's Prime Minister, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, arrived In Frankfurt yesterday from Paris for a round of private talks with West German bankers and Industrialists. Mr. Lee will stay In Frankfurt for two days before travelling on to Rome. Before leaving Paris earlier in66 words
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Article312 1972-12-20 1 Betty L. Khoo - By Betty L. Khoo More and more paperbacks are being seized from bookshops as the government clamps down on the flow of books encouraging permissiveness. According to a Ministry of Culture source, suchbooks are coming in bigger numbers than mr before. "What we dont want to312 words
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178 1972-12-20 1 The Waterside Workers' FederaUon of Australia will lift the ban on Singaporecrewed ships in Australian ports on the understanding that an agreement will be signed between ship owners and the Singapore Organisation of Seamen, sources said today. It Is believed that ,a gttkufrnan178 words
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Article68 1972-12-20 1 Canberra, Wednesday. The Royal Australian Air Force has begun an Inquiry Into allegations by a Malaysian Member of Parliament that the RAAF has apartheid-type toilet facilities at Butterworth alrbase In Malaysia. An RAAF spokesman here said he thought there was no truth In the allegations by68 words
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Article, Illustration277 1972-12-20 1 Big welcome for Apollo Houston, Wednesday Apollo 17's last lunar pioneers splashed down safely and right on target yesterday in the sun-drenched South Pacific, writing a dazzling finish to John F. Kennedy's "great new American enterprise" of conquering the moon. Astronauts Eugene Cernan, Ronald Evans and277 words
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Advertisement106 1972-12-20 1 5 A NEW NATION TEL: *****1. Start a savings account now with FEB and watch your savings grow. A little money saved each day will soon make a mighty big sum, to help you meet any demands, any time. With security and good interest return, we'll help you to save106 words
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Advertisement60 1972-12-20 1 The Cortina GXL A Great Deal for your money o4mvm*msr»r' 'faMk&mu The Cortina GXL offers you everything High level luxury, Comfort, Convenience, Safety, Styling and Performance. Test drive one today and you'll see that you're getting a Great Deal for your money. (off Uppv I Road Ttf. M 2311 ah60 words
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Miscellaneous12 1972-12-20 1 Forecast Weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today Occasional showers.12 words
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Article282 1972-12-20 2 Sunny Wee - HDB plans expansion By Sunny Wee The Housing and Development Board is rapidly expanding its building department in its effort to Increase the rate of building flats. More architects, draughtsmen and other technical staff are being recruited to enable the Board to meet Its building282 words
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Article324 1972-12-20 2 Violet Oon - By Violet Oon The University of Singapore Music Department made a successful public debut in a concert at the Victoria Theatre last night. Formed only six months ago, the department decided to restrict its activities to promoting music as an extra-curricular activity. That it has been324 words
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Article, Illustration150 1972-12-20 2 This slithering 40 lb "beauty" has found the "safest" and cosiest home a python could hope for—at the cost of her age-old freedom. The plush home where it will receive every care is the Mandai Zoo, which is due to open soon. The 13-ft. python was150 words
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Advertisement237 1972-12-20 2 i 1 L 1 v AT WHOLESALE We have recently received a large shipment of diamonds from Belgium and England. In connection with our diamond promotion, we are offering them at wholesale prices. These stones vary in weight from i to 4 carats and are being displayed in our showcases.237 words
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Advertisement26 1972-12-20 2 gve him TITONI m :gJZ ,J 'i m 43r 2k fe 1 V u* W?' rf*®* ♦>r /A 4 rtit >. V? v#r '> *s •>- K;_ V r"£%'26 words
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Miscellaneous570 1972-12-20 2 HRPPEnmCS WH T A o T niv ON The GOODWILL BOWLING LEAGUE will hold its presentation luncheon for 50 team members at the Hyatt Hotel's Hibiscus Room. A CHINESE CHESS TOURNAMENT will be held at the Bras Basah community centre at 7.30 p.m. The University of Singapore Students' Union will570 words
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Miscellaneous128 1972-12-20 2 EHBEaS Today's winning number *****5 If the last six digits of your Singapore identity card number are those shown above, you can claim a $300 Post Office Savings Bank Gift Voucher. Your voucher will be paid into a Post Office Saving Bank account in your name. Call with your identity128 words
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Article390 1972-12-20 3 The entrance fee to the exclusive $3.4 million Sentosa golf club could be $10,000. And according to golfing circles, even then, not everyone can join as it will be confined to corporate membership. There win, of course, be individual membership but the costs are390 words
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137 1972-12-20 3 Bakers have complained of another 10 per cent increase in wheat prices, cutting their profit margin even more. This they claim, follows the recent 50 per cent, increase in wheat flour prices announced by the Ministry of Finance following a price rise in Australia.137 words
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251 1972-12-20 3 Speedsters who continue to ignore traffic caution signs at the Devil's Bend in Mountbatten Road will now be given a new form of treatment a violent jolt as they enter the danger zone. The Public Works Department has fust put up251 words
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Article23 1972-12-20 3 National Semiconductor Recreation Club will hold a Christmas dinner and talentime '72 at the Shangri-La Hotel on Monday at 8 p.m.23 words
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167 1972-12-20 3 Next is heart diseases Cancer and heart diseases are vying for top place as the number one killer in Singapore this year. In the lead after nine months is cancer which is responsible for 1302 deaths, closely followed by heart diseases with 1240167 words
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312 1972-12-20 3 People are misguided by the fact that they have to go abroad for cancer treatment when treatment facilities comparable to those abroad are readily available here, says Associate Professor Lawrence Chan of the Singapore Cancer Society). He said: "So often there is delay by the312 words
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Advertisement45 1972-12-20 3 1 r a wonueriu time TITONI •t m am *V, -*v, X, v **n. >>s r. «v. '*V -v jyQ\ iC .*4 V> > *v "V >V k) > V V% IL >y ,A" Hii sfr &Y M < *m v; •*<F» 3r, r^r r f» w Ai45 words
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Advertisement124 1972-12-20 3 *1 f yv BDJllanhatta !A The Under-30/hirt These shirts were invented with Christinas in mind. Damn right there Is a difference in shirts! v. Fi V a m U m *>• Manhattan shirts have tapered bodies, tapered sleeves with double-button cuffs and longer point collars that never droop, even without124 words
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Miscellaneous137 1972-12-20 3 MiTTI Temperatures in world cities yesterday: Jakarta 33-25 C Stfit w limpur 29-23 C Bangkok 32-22 C Kon 19-16 C Manila 30-19 C 21 -iSC Mftnft ift-t 2-minus 9C Tokyo 0.7p London SjS rls 4-minus 1C 6-minus 8C York 2-minus 7C SS Adelaide 34-17 C Singapore Singapore's weather for the137 words
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155 1972-12-20 4 The Pbarmaceutical Society of Singapore is conducting a survey on all cosmetics toiletries and preparations on the market containing v hexachlorophene. The decision to conduct this survey was reached at an emergency committee meeting of the society on Monday night following a Ministry155 words
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160 1972-12-20 4 More frequent cut-price affinity charter flights across the Pacific may begin with the departure tonight of a Trans-International Airlines DC-8 charter flight to the United States. The plane will carry more than 80 passengers, members of the local American dub and the SeventhDay Adventist160 words
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Article234 1972-12-20 4 ...and radio link-up too The Traffic Mobile Squad will be even more mobile in the future. Plans are now underway to equip the expanding squad with radio sets for greater mobility in crowded areas. The squad will increase its present fleet of 89 motorcycles to 184.234 words
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Article38 1972-12-20 4 The Minister for Labour, Mr. Ong Pang Boon, and the NTUC secretary-gene-ral, Mr. C. V. Devan Nair, will be guests at the Singapore Manual and Mercantile Workers' Union dinner and dance at Shangri-La Hotel on Sunday.38 words
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Article599 1972-12-20 4 r -CI from ths I DOG HOUSf nr It always surprise me when I look through the entries for a forthcoming dog show find that Alsatians are still numerically the largest breed of all. I have nothing against Alsatians and I understand why they599 words
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Advertisement171 1972-12-20 4 1 > :c? u .■h T()()TAL m x--4 t A a i: TOOTAL HAVE A GIFT V OR COLOUR AND FASHION IN SOCKS So't* AjrllH FIELDING BROWN FINCH <F E LTD SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR PF.NANG r s •■*■s ■5 B f:S mmem. A beautiful set of Whitefriars crystal. Hand-cut decanter171 words
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Advertisement27 1972-12-20 4 Wishing All Our Client* And Friends A MERRY CHRISTMAS And A HAPPY NEW YEAR! Front*LANKA JEWELLERS (The House For Ceyk» Gam) 20, Battery Road, Singaport-1. Ttk *****.27 words
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Miscellaneous797 1972-12-20 4 Quii object No. 144 win A SPECIAL QUIZ Last Friday's quiz photograph showed a stack of playing cards. All the prizes go to students. The first prtee of $30 goes to Mr. Ng Yeong Kwang of Jalan Preisai. His entry was the first correct one opened by the Editor last797 words
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In Person
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Article, Illustration448 1972-12-20 5 EVEN such a staid and hard-headed institution as a bank has a soft heart when it comes to providing some Christmas cheer and merry-making for children. And so, the Chase Manhatten Bank in Robinson Road gladly threw open its doors to admit 100 tiny tots448 words
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Advertisement294 1972-12-20 5 THEY DONTUVE FOB FILMS, BUI. Dontsom are the only guys in town who offer: COLOUR 20% off on oil unexposed roll films AND 10% off on oil colour prints ILACK li WHtTI 20% off on all unexposed roll films AND 10% off on oil B W prints when you hond294 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration512 1972-12-20 6 The year 1972 is coming to a close. It has been a picture of gloom. Hopes for a Vietnam peace have been dashed and the war continues with the US bombing and mining of North Vietnam's ports. General Amin fulfilled a dream by expellingUnited Press International - 512 words
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Article, Illustration430 1972-12-20 6 United Press International PAKISTAN The Simla accord highlighted a year of crowded events for Pakistan —but if peace was the theme of President Bhutto's dialects on India and Bangladesh, little peace was to be found at home. Dismembered by the December war, Pakistan entered 1972 under theUnited Press International - 430 words
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Article495 1972-12-20 6 What other newspapers are saying: DO NOT BECOME A "WOG" SOCIETY: Speaking at a Kreta Ayer People's Theatre function night before last, Dr. Goh Keng Swee, Minister for Defence, commented on tbe current trend among the young people thoughtlessly aping the hippies of the West and495 words
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Advertisement370 1972-12-20 6 The way to a woman's heart t f 1 I-. d r v• •t > u jluminiLjn pot >» i )!■>' ,)i; r♦.•(>• >t tj*> fv[■H w A R t E VERWAKL ts«jt tottofT: un»d ih st- hejs conducted fj I-r tn<jr. -r >- or y rt.iuno Pottom cookwjTf and370 words
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121 1972-12-20 7 United Press International Moscow, Wednesday' The Supreme So/iet n nl roously approved the 1973 budget and economic plan yesterday. The two-way session of the 1517-member House ended with the vote on a 181,600 million roubles (about *****,000 million) budget and the economic programme that willUnited Press International - 121 words
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380 1972-12-20 7 United Press International Ankara, Wednesday Turkey's military men, who toppled one Premier in 1971, yesterday served notice that they don't like the way Parliament is running the nation's affairs. A source close to the h f g h command said the armed forces wouldUnited Press International - 380 words
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Article, Illustration442 1972-12-20 7 4 All firms will be under Ugandans' Reuter Kampala, Wednesday President Amin said here he wants to see all organisations in Uganda controlled by Ugandans and not by foreigners, Radio Uganda reported last night. The President, speaking at a State House reception for Guinea'sReuter - 442 words
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224 1972-12-20 7 United Press International San Francisco, Wednesday—China Is "not at all safe from a preventive nuclear attack" by Russia,, according to columnist Joseph Alsop. He told the Commonwealth Club yesterday that during a one-month China trip Just completed he found that "every major cityUnited Press International - 224 words
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Article22 1972-12-20 7 Moscow. Wednesday. Cuban Prime Minister Fidel Castro arrived here yesterday to attend Thursday's celebrations of the Soviet Union's 50th anniversary.22 words
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179 1972-12-20 7 United Press International Bogota, Wednesday. Five officials of the Colombia Agrarian Reform Institute and their pilot were killed yesterday when their two-engined, rented plane crashed on a flight from Baranquilla to Bogota. Among the victims was Msg. Raul Zambrano Camader, 42,United Press International - 179 words
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Article50 1972-12-20 7 Canberra, Wednesday. A shopping centre in a Brisbane suburb was badly damaged by an explosion and fire yesterday. Damage was estimated at A* 1.5 million (about 8$4,700,000). Firemen said the blase spread from Woolworths to another department store and smaller shops. The cause was not immediately determined.50 words
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Article169 1972-12-20 7 United Press International Rangoon, Wednesday— Government forces killed fire followers of former Burmese Prime Minister U Nu in a clash with 60 rebels who had crossed into Burma from Thailand, official sources said yesterday. They said the clash took place on Saturday inUnited Press International - 169 words
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Article103 1972-12-20 7 Umdon, Wednesday A young model, whose career was rallied when her right was mutilated by ugvs at a private no, was awarded over £10,000 (about 8Kt,000) damages here yesterday. I® J?* 9 Merilyn Trehearne. then 1», was invited to a on a country estate near Canterbury, in103 words
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Advertisement106 1972-12-20 7 41/13 High Street, Singapore 6. Tel: Styles keep changing. And prices keep rising. But Arrow's Classic Befanont Chib keeps giving you the biggest value for your shirt dollar. Smart looka not extreme, but t up front with our times. And you won't get a shock when you check the price106 words
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Advertisement28 1972-12-20 7 Introducing the first true wrist-size quartz timepiece: V II V.' V. V "te' ■<■7115* &T 1 i .j "m. 3 »"i f f > f :w f SEIKO Quaul28 words
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Article451 1972-12-20 8 Taiwan. It appears, is not the only one adversely affected by the recent stampede to establish diplomatic relations with Peking. ABPAC, the Asian Pacific Council, looks doomed for extinction as communist China continues to gain international respectability. Established in 1966 upon the suggestion451 words
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Article74 1972-12-20 8 by ISPY Catch a rat and win a lottery ticket. This is the slogan of Hanno city's rat eradication campaign. This Japanese city holds such a campaign at the end of every year, and to en- courage the citizens to Sarticipate, allr a c tive ousehold74 words
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Article, Illustration869 1972-12-20 8 DICK WILSON - DICK WILSON I am glad to see that the Chinese leaders in Peking are no longer as apprehensive as they were about the chances of India falling into Soviet control., This view always underestimated India, and the recent869 words
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Letters
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Article446 1972-12-20 8 It Is not everyday one finds a large foreign organisation set up here in Singapore to help guarantee the welfare, security and survival of our island republic. There is today such an organisation in Singapore. namely the ANZUK force. This venture is not out to make446 words
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Article272 1972-12-20 8 There is no liaison between the Airport and town offices of the SIA, as it Is not uncommon to see stranded passengers whose reservations have become jumbled. At least the Airport staff should rectify the mistakes and offer explanations, but they do not seem to care—their bullying272 words
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Article100 1972-12-20 8 SIN HANG BOON - SIN HANG BOON Assistant Manager, Subscribers' Apparatus Department, Singapore ffctafhaaa Board. Singapore, f. We would Inform Annoy* ed and Cheated (NN, December 11) that regular inspections have been carried out on the two public telephones at the Oeylang Post Office and our records show that100 words
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Article187 1972-12-20 8 The RTB Talentime 72*73 programme has turned out to be more thoughtprovoking than entertaining. In the past Talentime programmes, the contestants enjoyed taking part and the home viewers enjoyed Just as much, if not more, in watching and listening. But it Ls no longer so now.187 words
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Article70 1972-12-20 8 Recently the Public Works Department put up two arrowed signboards bearing the words "Raffles Institution" at strategic positions a'ong Hoot Kiam Road. These show motorists the way to enter Raffles Institution via the backgate. A few days ago, a lorry crashed Into one of these signboards which70 words
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Advertisement76 1972-12-20 8 Write to The Editor, New Nation. Locked Bag 15, GPO, Singapore, 1. X c BUY c YOUK c DLAMONDS WITH CONFIDENCE m S ti v. V V 1 G.I.A. 1 are second to none I i Now on Display at: Sena P t 9 i£td. HIGH CLASS JEWELLERS 44 Hi*t76 words
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Miscellaneous31 1972-12-20 8 V. K a S! Ill Ik 1 </ i {#!<: 1 I m SR A 4^1 f# iV p® f# P"*4 1 y -V# ;,v' w P&OVMDE EuMT/ PAeiiMPATIOS R* HO£T CouMlfcV MATlON/AL-f....31 words
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Article, Illustration1702 1972-12-20 9 > 'M- V* WOMEN 5 < Singapore has always been a place where initiative, hard work, skill and talent—those special qualities which bring success—have had full reign. Not only for men but for women too. But making their mark has volved more for1,702 words
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Advertisement165 1972-12-20 9 To: AUSTASIA INDUSTRIES \1 P.O. BOX 22. GEYLANG,SINGAPORE 14. Please send me without obligation, colour brochure and price list on Cordonware. Name: Address: This coupon will help colour your kitchen Hills Cordonware J* New Mardi Gras Four saucepans and a dutch oven in Glade Green, Harvest Gold or Tangerine Aluminium165 words
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Advertisement21 1972-12-20 9 RFQHI™. -,P 'lilj <r Nr spga *~ii Cherry Brandy, etc, bete for anjr cocktail Dytixne, with anyone, from 29 varieties W/jB21 words
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SHOWBIZ
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Article, Illustration466 1972-12-20 10 Violet Oon - Busy six months for pianist Dennis By Violet Oon Pianist Dennis Lee (left), 26, Is making local music history. By the end of this year, he will probably be the only concert performer who has given three solo recitals and three Joint concerts in Singapore in466 words
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534 1972-12-20 10 PETER ONG - POP WITH PETER ONG HOW WOULD you like to own an up-to-date Pop Dictionary— FREE? No, this is not a gimmick. Beginning early next year New Nation will run a weekly series of brief articles on more than 1,500 pop stars, musicians, groups,534 words
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Article196 1972-12-20 10 Robert Pullan - VMM Robert Pullan The age of the fabulous movie palace, ornate with statuary and lighting, Is dead. The first motion picture theatre to open in a new building in New York's Times Square in 30 years is designed more for function and cleanliness than luxury. It196 words
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Advertisement122 1972-12-20 10 SlBO A st BO m I v.- %A« r ffefc. ,f%sS MM M m m* %=l W Kkli SPECIAL FREE QFT With every kit you wHI receive free this Black Decker weterpufnp attachment. Watch Dad's eyas light up on X'mas morning, whan you praaent him with this wondarful gift from122 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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568 1972-12-20 11 Different reports from Wearnes and C C The pessimist's view of seeing mud through the window and the optimist's of seeing stars through the same window appear well represented by the Wearne Brothers and Cycle and Carriage annual accounts for 1971-72. As has already been reported Wearnes turned in pre-tax568 words
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568 1972-12-20 11 Foreign investment in Australia's large corporations has become more pronounced In recent years although some large foreignowned corporations seem more disposed than previously to Include a proportion of local ownership or to extend an existing local participation. This is stated by Dr. Harold Bell,568 words
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Article140 1972-12-20 11 Tokyo. Wednesday— Prices on the Tokyo Stock Exchange remained firm throughout the morning session yesterday, centering on large-capital issues. Reports of a sharp decline on Wall Street little affected the Tokyo market. The price index of the major first section of the market gained 0.30140 words
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Article302 1972-12-20 11 Central Securities Holdings has been given the go ahead by the Malaysian Capital Issue Committee to buy all the Issued and paid up capital of Garden City. In exchange for 1.8 million $1 par shares In Oarden City, Central Securities will be issuing 2.262 million shares302 words
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Article137 1972-12-20 11 Hume Industries (Singapore) is breaking into a new field with the manufacture of reinforced concrete wall panels for one of Singapore's highest buildings now under construction in Shenton Way. The wall panels, first of their kind to be manufactured by Hume industries, comprise three types totalling 198137 words
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Article54 1972-12-20 11 Reykjavik, WednesdayIceland last night devalued its currency by 10.7 per cent in an effort to bring its fishermen higher rewards for their dwindling catches. The Central Bank announced new rates for the krona of 225 to the pound sterling and 99 to the dollar. The old rates were54 words
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272 1972-12-20 11 The down trend in Japan's demand for Malays an and Singapore rubber seen in 1971 continues this year. For the first 10 months of 1972, Japan's total rubber imports amounted to 55,080 metric tons, a drop of 37 per cent. This is272 words
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Article84 1972-12-20 11 Reuter Washington, Wednesday— The US industrial production index rose 1.1 per cent In November, the largest single monthly increase since December, 1970, the Federal Reserve Board reported yesterday. The index measures US production of goods, equipment materials, mining and utilities. The index now stands at 118.5Reuter - 84 words
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Article47 1972-12-20 11 London, Wednesday—Britain's factories pushed up their output In October, official figures showed. The Index for all production moved up to 132.7 in October against 130.8 in the previous month. For -manufacturing industry taken alone the October figure was 134.0 against 132.3 in September.47 words
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OVERSEAS STOCK EXCHANGE PRICES
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Article54 1972-12-20 11 Closing pc ices (in yen) y tat day. Nippon Steel 165 Mfoihfahl Heavy Ind. 2bH Nippon Kokan 147 Nippon lfinlng 231 Teijin Kawasaki Steel 130 Mitsui Metal 163 Japan Mail Steamship 337 IJIJ 203 Kinugawa Rubber fodustrlal 190 Shokusan Hrairing 2050 Hazamagumi (Construction Co.) 715 Nanajunaua Bank 338 Koa54 words
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Article268 1972-12-20 11 Prices a; 11.30 a.m. today (Australian time). A baleen 11 12 Do Opts Nil 07 AOD 1 14 Allstate 37 29 Am ad 09 10 Aurora 16 17 Do Opts 04 05 Aust Ant 13 14 Bamboo 09 11 Beach 45 47 Bounty Oil 014 02 Bridge 22 Nil268 words
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Article206 1972-12-20 11 Stock* ciosing (In franc*) yesterday: Paribas 301 (2M.10) Indochlne 254 (357) Ponder 390 (390) Prlntemps 153.50 (155.20) C O E 459 (461 > Bull 69 (70.30 > Royal Dutch 190.50 (188.50) Michelin 1675 (1700) Thomson 157.50 (160) C F P 187.60 (191.90) Rhone 163 (166.50) Air 330 (324.90) Philips206 words
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Article216 1972-12-20 11 Alcan A1 Allied Cnem 2S Allll Cfa Alcoa. Am Can AT T A St P Anaconda. 19% At Rtchfld 77% Beth Steel 29% Boeing 24% Boise C 10% Burroughs Caterp Tra M'i Chrysler 38% Coca-Cola 14#% Colgate Oontl Oil Control Data 60% Com <31 Wks 259% Dllllngh 10%216 words
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Article34 1972-12-20 11 Dow Jones closing stock averages on the New York Exchange yesterday: 30 industrials 1009.33 (off 3.92), 20 transport 227.68 (off 2.24), 15 utilities 120.85 (off 0.38), 65 stocks 327.94 (off 1.73).34 words
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Article154 1972-12-20 11 United Press International New York, WednesdayPrices on the New York Stock Exchange fell along n broad front yesterday in carry-over selling from Monday's steep decline. Trading was moderate. At the closing bell, the Dow Jones industrial average of 30 selected blue-chip Issues was downUnited Press International - 154 words
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Article, Illustration106 1972-12-20 11 The share market was markedly easier yesterday, with prices depreciating in almost all counters traded. Banks registered substantial falls. Malayan Banking, Development Bank of Singapore and Public Bank moved down by 70 cents. 60 cents and 40 cents to $8.70, $6.60 and $4.56 respectively. In the hotels section,106 words
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Advertisement314 1972-12-20 11 To help raise a floating dock, our man in Hong Kong helped raise $1 million. Thirty years ago a huge floating dock was built in Calcutta and towed to Trincomalee Harbour, Ceylon. There it sank. Gone and almost forgotten. Recently a Taiwan steel and shipbreaking firm heard of it and314 words
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TREND
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Article, Illustration388 1972-12-20 12 Mary Lee - rhome Presented by Mary Lee Five days before Christmas each year, we put up the tree, lights, baubles, tinsel and cards, but never the way I wish they would look. Many people I know have the same problem too —their trees and decorations dont look veryDESIGNED BY DANG - 388 words
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1173 1972-12-20 12 TRISH SHEPPARD - TRISH SHEPPARD "Trish, Trish," the voice hissed over the phone at 7 a.m. "Trish, it's Bronwyn. My God, what am I going to do, I think there are fleas in the bed." Bronwyn is an attractive ybung widow from South Wales1,173 words
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Advertisement239 1972-12-20 12 Ac Mccormick instant MEAT TENDERISER The perfect preparation so easy and effective for less tender cuts of meat. Sprinkle McCormick Tenderizer as you would with salt, pierce with fork and cook immediately. No waiting for hours. You'll enjoy the delicious difference McCormick makes. Available Seasoned or Non-Seasoned as you like.239 words
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Advertisement100 1972-12-20 12 CHRISTMAS OFFER <&T~ A X THE JUNIOR ENCYCLOPAEDIA IN 20 VOLUMES Excellent high quality gift for children of Upper Primary and Lower Secondary. C.R. DASARATHA RAJ PTE LTD. 126, RACE COURSE ROAD, SM6APORE-8. TEL: *****2. Sole Distributor*: Reader's Digest Time, Life Newsweek, Etc. t fsm k j TiHE P.INK few.100 words
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Advertisement1600 1972-12-20 13 >-v NEW NATION CLASS! FIEDS 20* GREETINGS SEASONS GREETINGS To All Our Clients, landlords Competitors. From, Oriental Estates Housing. A MERRY CHRISTMAS ft HAPPY NEW YEAR to all friends esp. those at Grace. Jean Leow. ANNOUNCEMENTS LEONARD'S ANNUAL SALE Your last opportunity for your Christmas Shopping! Cosco Troy Tables, Chairs,1,600 words
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Advertisement174 1972-12-20 13 TRAVEL GUIDE GUARANTIED FLIGHTS OFFER from Singapore to: Balikpapon and Bondjarmasin departure every Thursday and Saturday Podang and Pakanbaru depoture every Friday and Sunday accepting both passengers ond cargoes. Contact Sindomos Corpn. Tel: Singapore *****. INTERNATIONAL CHARTER FLIGHTS CENTRE OFFERS GUARANTEED FLIGHTS FROM SINGAPORE TO: LONDON $525/AMSTERDAM 540/PARIS 550/NEW YORK/TORONTO174 words
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Advertisement139 1972-12-20 13 VEHICLES FOR SALE 1960 JAGUAR MK.2 suitable for restoration. Fast moving spares. Backed by first class services assured. Phone Eddie Wong *****4 (S'pore) anytime. DECEMBER 1963 MERCEDES 280 S. VERY GOOD WORKING CONDITION, FOR SALE. IF INTERESTED, CONTACT EDDIE CHAN *****5 OFFICE HOURS. BUYING AND SELLING RELIABLE Used Cars. Pacific139 words
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Advertisement162 1972-12-20 13 NOTICES OFFICIAL NOTICE PROPOSAL TO CHANCE OF -SHIP'S NAME f v 1 We, Yew Lian Shloping Co. (Pte.) Ltd., of 16-A, Boat Quay, Singapore hereby give notice that in consequence of the intended purchase of a ship. We have applied to the Registrar of Singapore Ships, under Section 417 of162 words
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Article266 1972-12-20 14 From Blue Peter in Penan* Trainer Colin Tulloh's Gold Cup candidate Royal Mark (L<yle Haroridge) and The Tactician (George Podmore) were matched in an interesting trial on a yielding track here today. Breaking from the 4f the two stablemates steadily clapped on the pace to266 words
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830 1972-12-20 14 The straight fight for division one honours between Guthrie Waugh and Singapore Armed Forces is getting hotter than ever before as the league enters the final stages this week. SAFSA, seeking to win the title for the first time, are taking to the floodlit830 words
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Article60 1972-12-20 14 JEFFREY LOW - WFTh JEFFREY LOW Leading division one goalscorers in English League* 15 John Richards (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Martin Petere (Tottenham Hotspur), Bryan Robson (West Ham United); 13 John Radford (Arsenal); 12—Bob Latchford (Birmingham City), Malcolm Mac Donald (Newcastle United), Riodney Marsh (Manchester City). STAR SOCCER: West Bromwich Albion clash with60 words
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Advertisement201 1972-12-20 14 Come to the Metropolt* citiri you Ciin ct .it <i!l clviy long pi/up into the rught because we are so used to friends dropping m at any hour Its cosy its friendly and the next time you come, bring that someone special with you METRO POLE HOTEL SEAM STREET SrgGAPORE201 words
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Advertisement260 1972-12-20 14 CATHAY: OPENS TOMORROW! rSKL The Hilarious Escapades Of A Tail-Waggin' Kleptomaniac Who Can't Keep His Paws Off The Loot! HHIHHHHHHI WL w m WALT DISNEY productions !U nd VI /m TECHNICOLOR* m >£ w APPOINTMENTS PAN AMERICAN AIRWAYS invites applications for the following positions: (1) Cargo Supervisor. A Management level260 words
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571 1972-12-20 15 Sonny Tap - By Sonny Tap The Singapore Armed Forces Sports Association has outlined a mammoth work plan for next year to prepare its cream of sportsmen for the South East Asia Peninsula Games. Major Abbas Abu Amln. SAFSA's secretary revealed that the association would571 words
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Advertisement70 1972-12-20 15 The all purpose Cfcalcoholic cleanser Kwick Kleen gets rid of grease and oil fast. Unlike other cleanser, it contains 95% alcohol. Kwick Kleen is ideal for:mirrors. car screens. window panes. showcases glasswares and all smooth surfaces. Hwa Sin Afencies (Pte) Limited 2 Mistri Road, Singapore 2. Tel: *****/2/3,*****/2. Philips Infraphil's70 words
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Advertisement262 1972-12-20 15 v 'i s' -v a present called 'Switzerland in the bag.' THIS PRESENT INCLUDES many gifts, such as skating, ski rental, swimming, a city sightseeing tour, a souvenir, an excursion, cultural and culinary adventures, and also: Free Hertz car rental for 24 hours (only kilometers and insurance will be' charged)262 words
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Miscellaneous422 1972-12-20 15 NEW NATION CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Humble abode. 6 Hard or soft item. 10 Embankment. 14 Brownish shade. 15 Wheeling's waterfront. 17 Plant of the ltfy. family. 18 Citizens of Billings. 19 Married. 20 Baden Baden, for one. 22 Popular comedian. 23 Chalon's river. 25 Japanese coins. 26 Certain language specialists.422 words
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Article, Illustration70 1972-12-20 16 Pixie-face Carol Lye is only 20 years old but she has already stolen the hearts of thousands of night-clubbers in Taiwan and Hong Kong. She is here wooing Singapore audiences at the Mandarin Court Restaurant where she appears nightly. She began her contract at the Mandarin Court70 words
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Article361 1972-12-20 16 It will be a long time before American men or robots return to the moon, but when they do some of the US leading lunar researchers say the first priority should be a non-landing mapping flight. And when the US is ready to send men back,361 words
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Article73 1972-12-20 16 A Japanese deaf-mute worn Tokyo arrived In Burgos. Spain, the other day riding the bicycle that has carried him (44,000 miles) around the world since January 1971. Kojiro Klrayama, 32, has cycled through Asia, North America, Africa and northern Europe and plans to return now via Spain,73 words
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Article150 1972-12-20 16 Today is Wednesday, December 20, the 354 th day of 1972 with 11 to follow. THE MOON: Full. THE MORNING STARS: Mercury, Venus and Mars. THE EVENING STARS: Jupiter and Saturn. Those born on this date are under the sign of Sagittarius. Harvey Firestone of tyre manufacturing fame was150 words
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Article54 1972-12-20 16 AH FOOK: Boozers are going to shed a tear or two over all that grog lying In the sea at Jurong. MEI LIN: I bet chaps like you will be swimming around that area hoping that a few bottles may pop up. If the whisky leaks you could54 words
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Advertisement112 1972-12-20 16 HAVE SOME GOOD OLD SMOOTH AND MELLOW CON* TEL: ***** X MEMBER OF SINGAPORE CONTACT SOCIETY Mr. S.A.Tan, D.Opt. M.8.0.A. (England) Mr. K.L. Tan, F.8.0.A. F.S.M.C. (England) 38A, ORCHARD ROAD. SINGAPORE-9, TEL: ***** Next to Mac Donald House. By Appointment to the Late Sultan of Johore, Sir Ibrahim. Vv s112 words
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Miscellaneous388 1972-12-20 16 5 Siigapsre Opening and Housewives' Matinee —Odd Marriage (Cantonese film. Pt. 1). A Diary of Events in Singapore this Week (C) Persembahan Ku featuring: Jain ah Salim (Rpt) Days of Our Lives Close. Opening and Wally Gator News In Brief What Others Say (E) For the Family (C—Rpt) Our Music388 words
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Miscellaneous85 1972-12-20 16 SHORT RIBS /XHEN*>Dumadea KILLING IN-WE MARKET IHATS QUTF A7&OC WTIWIHE MARKET IN ITS CURRENT CONOrnON. B «r >75 SNIFFY UEV, UMCLE CHARLEY, LOOK U)UAT I FOOUD Xs £3 fcvVS By Frank O'Neal p.# SSS f Hi u I by George Fett i ANDY CAPP LI 'OPE EN»V the REUNON.PET, 'AVE85 words
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