New Nation, 23 December 1972

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  • 18 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Saturday evening, December 23, 1972 No. 594 Price 15 cents nHRBBBBVnv!'- 1 mwww»»"-» \i:\\ .NATION
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  • 241 1 New citizenship move Some 6000 male blue identity card holders born on or after Jan. 1. 1940 are to be called up for national service, and will be Riven Singapore citizenship at the end of their stint if they fulfil the five-year residency requirement. The
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  • 41 1 London, Saturday Britain yesterday moved its key interest rate sharply higher when the Bank of England announced raising its minimum lending rate—the successor to the traditional bank rate—by one per cent to 9 per cent.
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  • 734 1 Egypt protests over damage caused by raids Reuter Washington, Saturday President Nixon will continue the bombing of North Vietnam until a settlement of the war is achieved, the White House said yesterday. The president's spokesman. Mr. Ronald Zlegler, in a Press briefing at Mr.
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  • 236 1 New York, Saturday A middle-aged woman was shot to death, her husband was wounded and a Judge and secretary narrowly escaped death yesterday In Jacksonville, Florida, when a divorce hearing erupted ito a running gunbattle. Police said off-duty officer Fred Lampe shot and killed
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  • 10 1 Police reported 68 accidents yesterday. Four were serious.
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  • 246 1 Canberra, Saturday Australia today announced a 4.85 per cent upward revaluation of Its dollar. Prime Minister Gough Whltlam said the value of the dollar would rise from U551.2160 to U551.2750. Mr. Whltlam said this would mean an overall appreciation of 7.05 per cent over
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  • 28 1 Adelaide, Saturday. Pakistan were dismissed for 237 in their first Innings against Australia on the second day of the first Test at the Adelaide Oval today.
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  • 94 1 The husband of murdered nurse Jumah Katu blnte Hamid, 22, is now in hospital recovering from suspected poisoning. Gengatharan Gopal, 25, a hospital dresser, was rushed to the Outram Road Hospital two days ago after he was found unconscious In his Moulmeln Road house, Informed
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  • 324 1 By Blue Peter Penang, Saturday Make Mallaig the banker bet In Race 1 at Penang today. This four-year-old is due for a winning break. His last start, fourth In a Class 6 6f at Kuala Lumpur, was a good showing. Mallaig was on nearly
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  • 181 1 Madrid, Saturday A 64-year-old cafe owner yesterday took the top prize in the world's ricftftßt lottery, the Spanlsn State Christmas Lottery. Mr. Jaime Ripoll Miralpelx, who own* the Cafe Mexica in Vich, 40 miles from Barcelona, was richer by 1200 million pesetas (about $53.2 million). But he
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    • 43 1 TODAYS HI LATE NEWS I Christmas truce Saigon, Saturday. South Vietnam has decided to obaerre a 24-hour truce orer Christmas, the Foreign Ministry announced today, f See this pace NATION TEL: 377ftil. the spotlight is on NOR G f Nmyi International (Pte} L?m«ted
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    • 15 1 Track Whisper Itaci 5 MEMO II Mifrnn X Finest* Race 6 STAMFORD LORD STAR WRIT
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    • 189 1 Things haven't changed much in all these years, Except getting there is a lot easier. There are many great places to visit. Destinations like the Middle East. Africa and China. Cities thai haserrt Lost their ancient charms.Travelling to these place* used 10 be difTiaik and tiring But 12 years PIA
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  • Page 1 Miscellaneous

  • 298 2  -  CASE market study By Rav Dhaliwal Prices oI meat, fish, vegetables and poultry at markets have not gone up by 20 per cent as stated in a recent press report, according to the findings of a team of market research personnel from the Consumers
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    • 163 2 •5» v S Special Festive Offer Whilst stocks last: Usual price: $85/-per pair NOW: $607OPEN DAILY SUNDAYS TO 8 P.M. m %k< mm I s';: i "Sfir r-. Sf >j Wn». i* i' li< i' MEN'S SHOP St"v'i>» HILTON HOTEL (ground floor) dzoams LEARN ACCOUNTANCY WITH WORKING EXPERIENCE Most employers
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    • 508 2 HBPPEnmcs "7oo*r President Sheares will officiate at the Singapore Cancer Society DONATION DRAW at the Istana at 5 p.m. Professor E. McEvoyBowe of the University of Singapore will speak on HANDEL'S MESSIAH at a stereo concert at the National Library's meeting room at 3 p.m. THE JURONG FELLOW- SHIP Christmas
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  • 319 3 'Bid to jack up prices' The Singapore Timber Exporters' Association will protest against the' Far East Freight Conference's proposal to raise freight rates for timber cargo by 10 per cent in February. They say that existing charter rates of $150 per ton are already
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  • 30 3 The Chinese YMCA will conduct a taekwon -do course for beginners at its Tangiin centre beginning on January 2. Further details are available from the centre, telephone no. *****.
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  • 138 3 Nearly $7 million has been spent by Sembawang Shipyard under its modernisation programme this year. This was announced by Mr. RJS. Butler, its managing director in their latest newsletter. Mr. Butler said: "Our concern is always to stay one step ahead of our competitors and
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  • 164 3 An insurance company has paid $3500 in compensation to the parents of a boy who was killed when a golf ball hit him on the head at the Singapore Island Country dub recently. The incident took place on November 18 in Sime Road when
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  • 78 3 Late Christmas at People's Park were treated to an hour of carol singing by the congregational singers of the the Church of the Holy Family last night. Hundreds crowded round the concourse (above) to her all the popular festive songs. The singers will
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    • 197 3 LOWEST FARE TO LONDON 6 Tim** A W«ik o Hongkong/Macau/Bohgkok 8 a Days $860 Doily Departure Taiwan/Japan Hongkong, 14 Day* $1470 Taiwan/Hongkong (Macou)/ Bangkok 12/14 Days, $1110: $1190; 1/1, 20/1, 3rt 17/2, 3/3. 10/3, 12/3, 26/3, 31/3. Taiwan Korea/Jopan/Hongkong Bangkok 21/19/15 Days $1990, $1890, $1790. 20/1, 17/2, 3/3, 17/3 Speciol
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    • 110 3 BOOK NOW! N V I I -> RESTAURANT K WASIM mmm A\Oli For the f«rst time... V Christmas Turkey and Pudding T v served Chinese style! Carolling Highlight! Christmas Cheer with Samuel Gan and Julie Sudiro. $20 per person including novelties WM, co^ o^s^° »> *>»(, J... S^'lt 2 /J
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  • Page 3 Miscellaneous
    • 124 3 weather! Temperatures in world cities yesterday: Naha 23-20 C Kuala Lumpur 31-23 C Manila 31-23 C Hong Kong 18-16 C Talpeh 22-17 C 23-20 C ?ur 31-23 C 31-23 C 18-16 C 29.17P Jakarta 34-26 C Tokyo 12-2 C Seoul 7-minus 4C Bangkok 32-22 C Paris *3-minu* 1C Moscow 2-OC
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  • 538 4  -  CAMERA ON SINGAPORE a Five most wanted criminals now lie in their graves Words: Wee Beng Huat -1972 has been a bleak year for Singapore's lawless men. Five, top thugs now lie buried in their graves—two of them killed by police sharpshooters and the
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    • 285 4 I II 1 t- *> "> .v JT" J* WVc a %4 Euros Wall Tiles give the "Exquisite Touch" to interior decor and project the beauty of its surroundings! They're made from the finest materials with delicate care and meticulous skill. Each piece of Euros Tile is a masterpiece. cerftfca
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    • 133 4 EXCITING FESTIVE sporting event. slf *mk Featuring two of Thoilond's most exciting boxers with their kicks end punches. Sponsored by Uan Seek Enferprii* Ptt Ltd. Organised by Hawaii Entertainment Organisation (He) Ltd. Venue: Gay World Stadium. Data: December 23, 24, 25, 1972. Price: *3, $5, $10 1 15. Centres Close
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  • 155 6 Seventh for Singapore Another fire station is to be built early next year the seventh for the Singapore Fire Brigade. Costing $1 million, the new station will be situated in Jurong Town to cater for the satellite town itself, the Jurong Industrial Estate
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  • 144 6  -  By Peter Ong The British pop group, The Fortunes, will play in Singapore early next year. They have been booked to perform at the National Theatre on Jan. 4. After their concert here, The Fortunes will tour Kuala Lumpur (Jan. 5), Penang (Jan. 10) and Johore
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  • 299 6  -  By Violet Oon Scintillating is the best description for the performance of the Melbourne Grammar School Orchestra at the Conference Hall last night. The schoolboy orchestra, with its members ranging in age from 13 to 19. played with verve and a
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  • 390 6 Are you in any way connected with or have some knowledge of Port Siloso, an old Bri-tish-built coastal defence installation on Sentosa where the Republic's first gun museum complex will spring up in 1974? If so, then you can help in the planning of
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    • 238 6 CDCE 1973 CALENDAR WITH EVERY f REE PUfICHASEOFSIO/-OBMOBE (WHILE STOCKS LAST) a: AT»,V 1 m <r r> > r yV< *>ls X I <i w ft r.\ II \4 i M £74g ys /r*4 ft /y i?? 4 m v I X'. 1 W^aiaTv* rriicTt- in m m um fk
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    • 225 6 MILK HELPS YOU SURVIVE THE RftRTY! Sot how alcohol takao on a vrtuatty ampty ftomarfi nayi highly eoneantratad intha Wooditraam, causing diiiin—and fatigua If you drink a pint of milk 10 fk*. tha lawal of alcohol in tfta btooQiti aarri n much kywar Thm rwv> u *M>md from NA TURE
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  • Page 6 Miscellaneous
    • 315 6 Quiz object No. 147 Architect wins w Last Tuesday's quiz photograph showed the handle of a hacksaw. The first prize of $30 goes to Mr. Wong Len Poh, a naval architect, of Manila Street. His entry was the first correct one opened by the Editor last night. The next correct
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    • 34 6 Singapore Singapore's weather for the 24 hours to 8 a.m. today: Max. temp.—3o.sC Min. temp.—23.sC Total rainfall for the month to date—29o.l mm. Total raindays for the month to date—lB. Hours of sunshine—2.Bs. Tides
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  • 291 7  -  To beat the shortage By Ivan Lim Local farmers are to import fodder through Intraco in an attempt to overcome the current shortage and high costs of stockfeed. A seven man stofckfeefl sub-committee from the Singapore Livestock Farmers' Association, which represents over 600 farmers, will
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  • 66 7 The Senior Parliamentary Secretary (Defence), Mr. Phua Bah Lee, today presented cheques worth $60,000 to Mrs. W. K. Hwang, from the Board of the Council of Social Services at a ceremony at SAFTI. The money was raised at the recent SAFTI fun fair at Queens town. It
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  • 49 7 Che Azizah binte Mohamed Hussain was the most outstanding student in the Islamic Religious Knowledge advanced course, and not Miss Zuleikah bibi Jailanl as reported in the New Nation on December 17. The picture showed Che Azizah binte Mohamed Hussain and not Miss Zuleikah bibi Jailanl.
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  • 22 7 The Modern Art Society will hold Its eighth art.exhibition at the Victoria Memorial Hall from cember 30 to January 3.
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  • 20 7 The swwpore nlc Stu<tent£WnJon wW ora anise a Christmas Dance at the Hilton Hotel at p.m. on Sunday.
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  • 9 7 bold C SwSe^^^ g*MPP WSSS January 8.
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  • 140 7 The Singapore Medical Association has renewed its application to the Singapore Immigration Department to allow a team of doctors to visit China. The association's original plan to send a team in September this year was postponed because It was believed, clearance from the Immigration Department could
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  • 62 7 The Minister for Health and Home Affairs, Mr. Chua Slan Chin, will officially open the MacPherson Exposition *72 at the Oay World Amusement Park on December. 30. The exposition, which will be on till next February 11. is to raise funds for the expansion of the
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  • 284 7 Every cloud has a silver lining and for these two little girls Angelia Tay Li Hian and Chang Lai Fong, both 6 (left) the "silver lining" brings light into their dark world. Silver lining Is an open education programme whereby blind children of school-going
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    • 203 7 9 IK y Pi 1 r >*EM^i i— =_L_jiiisu y i Join us fiw an evening of fun and frolic this Christmas Eve. s Roof Garden <8 p.r> am.) Celebrate the Malaysian way. See the "Malaysian Night" show (10 11 p.m.), while you enjoy a scrumptious dinner and a free
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  • 228 8 Reuter New Delhi, Saturday—The Indian government yesterday said it viewed with very serious concern" the expulsion of one of its diplomats from Uganda and said India would take "whatever action we consider appropriate to safeguard our interests." The statement was made in Parliament
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  • 142 8 Kampala, Saturday. Uganda yesterday can celled a contract tor 40,000 tons of sugar awarded to an Asian, and said its government would never again have dealings with businessmen of that race. A government spokesman said the contract had been awarded to Asham Lakhani of
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  • 190 8 Reuter Amsterdam, Saturday Indonesia has asked an International consortium for aid totalling US$76O million (about *****8 million) for 1973-74, it was reported here yesterday. The request was made at a two-day meeting of the Inter-Governmental Group on Indonesia—an international consortium led by Holland set up
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  • 175 8 Reuter Santiago, Saturday The Chilean Air Force yesterday found 14 survivors of a Uruguayan Air Force plane which vanished in the Andes 10 weeks ago with 45 people aboard. First news that anyone had survived the crashed came when two survivors reached civilisation earlier
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  • 451 8 Last-ditch effort fails London, Saturday The British Government yesterday confirmed a ruling that the 26-year-old son of a Malaysian-born mother and Chinese merchant father cannot remain in Britain and must return to Malaysia by January 15. Junior Minister Mr. David Lane rejected an appeal made
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  • 164 8 United Press International Jakarta, Saturday.—President Buharto has asked Indonesia's Ambassadors to Tokyo and Bangkok to ensure the prompt delivery of emergency rice purchases from Japan and Thailand. General Suharto in a two-hour meeting on Thursday with Mr. Jusuf Ramli and Mr. Suharto Slglt
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  • 251 8 Reuter London, Saturday—President Nixon and British Prime Minister Edward Heath will hold talks In Washington on February 1 and 2 on East-West relations, European economic and security questions and other major world developments. Sir Alec Douglas-Home, Foreign and Commonwealth Secretary, will accompany Mr. Heath,
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  • 87 8 London, Saturday. Police and Customs officials were on full alert at Heathrow airport yesterday following a report that three Chinese might attempt to smuggle £500,000 worth of heroin into Britain. The report came from Interpol, which said two men and a woman were planning to bring the drugs
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  • 304 8 Belfast, Saturday. The Provisional Irish Republi can Army yesterday de clared a three day Christ mas truce in its guerrilla campaign in Northern Ireland. According to an IRA spokesman, all offensive operations ceased at mldlast night. The spokesman warned however, that the Provi sionals
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 174 8 cheers at (Eockptt Jtotel J I Penan;.; Rnad/CKlty Ri^c, Singapore C) lei: 3791 1 ifv. i m St 5*% M > I I 0 3» <j& 1 Vi -J :f X'mas Eve Dinner: 520.00 per person or $200 per tabfe for 10 New Year's Eve Dinner: 525 00 per per&on
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    • 176 8 What's ideal as a Christmas gift? Give MEIKAI ideal yet inexpensive The fabulous range of MEIKAI cameras are all attractively designed with economy of picture taking in view. Low-priced, accept all standard 35 mm films, take good colour and black A white snapshots both in the day and night (with
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  • BUSINESS NEWS
    • OVERSEAS STOCK EXCHANGE PRICES
      • 48 9 Closing prices (In yen) yesterday: Nippon Steel 150 Sumitomo Metal Ihd. V Teljin Japan Mall Steamshin 333 Kawasaki Steel 136 Mitsubishi Metal Mining 255 Tokyo Gas 231 Hazama Quml 710 Mlkunl Coca-Cola Bottling 600 Motor Parte Mfg. 149 Toyo Steel Mfg. 730 Matsushita Kotobukl Denshl Kogyo 698
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      • 202 9 Closing prices (In francs) yesterday: Parlbas 207.80 (207) Indochlne 265 (266.40) Foncier 390 (393.10) Prlntemps 155 (156) C O E 454 (458.50) Bull 70.20 (71.30) Royal Dutch 190.80 (192.50) Mlchelln 1721 (1715) Thomson 159 (159) C P P 192.50 (194) Rhone 162.90 (166) Air 315.10 (317) Philips (82.85 (82.80)
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      • 199 9 A lean Al 22% Allied Chem 29% Allla Ch 12% Alcoa 52% Am Can 81% AT ft T 51% A ft P Anaconda 19 At Richild 77% Beth Steel 29% Boeing 24% Bolae C 10% But-rough* 215% Caterp Tra 65% Chrysler Coca-Cote CoUate 91* Cootl Oil Control Data
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      • 34 9 Dow Jones closing stock averages on the New York Exchange yesterday: 30 industrials 1.004.21 (up 4.21), 20 transport 224J1 (up 1.66), 15 utilities 11SJ3 (olf 0.35). 65 stocks ***** (up 1.25).
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      • 118 9 United Press International New York, Saturday.—The stock market snapped a four-day slump, closing higher in pre-holiday light trading yesterday on the New York Stock Exchange. At the close the Dow Jones average of 30 selected industrial issues was up 4.21 at 1004.21. Advances led
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    • 1904 9 INDUSTRIALS 1971/1972 4 wu Closing Price Last Week's TurnHigh Low •CO Stock Buyers Sellers Sale or over 4.46 1.07 3.70 Acma 3.96 —.36 22 2.76 1.20 2.28 Adhesive Tape 2.76 .02 31 4.54 1.82 3.60 Ajimoto —.24 4 4.60 1.33 3.64 Alcan 4.10 4.30 4.20 —.40 22
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    • 629 9 The Stock Exchange of Malaysia and Singapore saw buyers coming back when it closed yesterday, and losses accumulated over three shaky days earlier on were partly re-couped. However, this rally was insufficient to offset completely the downturn and all sectors except dollar
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    • 369 9 rmMPANY 1 DESMOND Jardine Waugh has on two consecutive days this week announced new acquisitions; at a time when its shares are trading at their highest levels ever. These takeovers will substantially increase its capital reserves; it will remain to be seen how they affect future profits.
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  • Page 9 Advertisements
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  • 476 10 The week-long Water is Precious exhibition comes to a close today, but will it also mark an end to water-consciousness among the people? With rain falling almost everyday in the past few weeks, it is perhaps natural that Singaporeans tend to take the save
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  • 145 10 Allll F/fl jfjyj by ISPY Life is so difficult these days, at least so my aunt says. She was one those lucky applicants for I nt r a c o shares. She naa applied for 1000 units, but like everyone else, had been allotted 500. The
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  • 1003 10  -  PANG CHENG LIAN "National liberation movements" may count on the moral support of Peking, but they are going to be disappointed if they expect anything more. This appears to be the message contained in the leading article In the
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    • 224 10 It Is reported In the press that the Government Is to increase the number of simplified Chinese characters from the 500 in current use to about 2000. This is indeed good news, especially to students of the Chinese language struggling with the complexity of the number and order
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    • 189 10  -  R.I.H. Before somebody gets hurt could the relevant authorities please look into the matter regarding the position of a bus bay at Tlong Bahru Road in front of Blocks 18 and 20. At the time of construction the people concerned had chosen to avoid cutting down a
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    • 118 10 I would like to know whether I am able to utilise my provident fund to pav rental to the Housing and Development Board flat which I have registered in mv wife's name. From enquiries I have made, the officers concerned were unable to give me an
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    • 107 10  -  H.C. TAN Many unauthorised factories have sprung up along Airport Road. As a result goods vehicles are numerous. These vehicles cause obstruction in the twolane road and have resulted in many accidents,, a few of which have been serious. Also some vehicles, because of the presence of
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    • 76 10 The road along Toh Tuck School is terribly narrow. Alt', sigh It has > been wWars* recently and the st. iu.nU have been advised on road safety, we are Btill afraid that an accident may occur. Especially after school, students find great difficulty In using It.
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    • 95 10  -  L.K.L. In its endeavour to instill in the people of Singapore an awareness of the precious value of water may I suggest that:- The Government make a survey of the extent of wastage incurred by restaurants, coffee houses and hotels by their practice of willy-nilly serving
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    • 12 10 Write to The Editor, New Nation Locked Bag: 15, GPO, Singapore, 1
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  • SATURDAY REVIEW
    • 1532 11  -  i visit to the land f head-hunters Pictures and story by Wee Beng Huat id one main wish I reached Sarathe land of the hunters. tnted a face-to-face th the head-hunters. ls shown the heads, vere all strung up, a pale and dusty, inle longhouses. The that
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  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 184 11 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. We invite you to see these gems
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    • 350 11 SALES GUIDE The miracle that turns salesmen into Giants I Right now there are salesmen all over the world putting to profitable use the principles contained in The MIRACLE SALES GUIDE. In 9 encyclopedic sections*, it sets forth hundreds upon hundreds of outstandingly effective selling techniques. It puts at the
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  • 641 12 A *must' for public and private libraries THE SINGAPORE GENERAL ELECTIONS, by Alex Josey, Eastern Universities Press. 176 pages, $15. WAN SU YINC. Justifiably, the publishers clair> for this attractive book (in appearance a credit to the Singapore publish* ing industry), that it is the Republic's
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  • 518 12 Tricks for the lay public CONJURING, by Eric Hawkesworth, Faber and F a b e r 86 pages, $9, KHOO TENC ENC. Every month about a dozen books on magic and its allied arts such as ventriloquism, mind reading, hypnotism, etc. are being published in England and America.
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  • 82 12 Hell knows no fury like a woman scorned. This very appropriately describes what Mary Anne is all about Daphne du Maurier pours out the story of her great-griat-grandmother who was a favourite of the Duke of York until her love was spurned. Then she plotted mercilessly
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  • 312 12 Author succeeds in championing cause of the aged OLD ACE by Simone de Beauvoir, Andre Deutsch, 585 pages, £4.50. C.V. ANTHONY ADAMS. Failing faculties, lack of mobility, lessening resistance to disease, often combined with an obstinate independence and apparent eccentricity—these are some of the symptoms of
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    • 306 12 V&eS i H MM '*>**. a**; *<: •*<« ■:~Ji 3? ?> «w? *V,' t < V *?gr® Si «V KB v f\f > t V m ,v. UQ° a V -yf 1 Y£ tfjc ew^s s IP Sag *rl> -V i pisp^ r T'i' > > j^y' 'ri fj "t
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  • 493 13  -  f CINEMA MARY LEE ELVIS .ON TOUR (Odeon). When a film on Elvis is shown there is bound to be much "runaway" publicity surrounding it. And because it is about Elvis we tend to be so much more critical to expect more than just the
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  • 208 13  -  I; art ABBY TAN To sculptor Mr. Aw Eng Kwang (above) the statue of Raffles has become much more than a symbol of Singapore's past. It means dollars and cents and official recognition of his work by the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board. It would also
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  • 604 13  -  f SIGHT SOUND VIOLET OON Radio Singapore will extend its transmission time on all four language services to 2 a.m. on Christmas Day. And the English service has prepared some very special programmes for this extra viewing time, all with the Christmas theme. At 11.30
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  • 298 13  -  fTHKATRK VIOLET OON Shades of Arabian Nights are in store for your children this Christmas when a leading magician from India, Sorcar, opens his five-night season at the National Theatre on Monday. He will be supported by a troupe of 20 and together they
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  • Page 13 Advertisements
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    • 294 13 Professionals When your training begins with the most up-to-date teaching methods and-equipment in an environment with unsurpassed facilities you become one of the most highly prized secretaries the Stamford Secretary. Next Full-time Part-time (evening) Private Secretary's Course commences 8.1.73 Other Courses Professional Accountancy (the only recognised centre in Singapore for
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  • 531 14  -  f FOOD/ PR INK LI PO Turkeys, Heresy, Hops and Beer, came to England all in one year, so says Puck (or Pook's Hill). Shakespeare too mentions them "odsbody the turkeys In my pannier are quite starved." (Henry IV. Ist part. Act n Sc. 1. vl9). These
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  • 515 14  -  r~STAM PS_ PHILATELIST One of the most interesting thematic collections that I have seen In recent years was one based on scenes from London. Stamps from Britain were naturally weM represented but it was surprising just how many other countries showed scenes from the city. Westminster Palace,
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  • 365 14  -  DISC PETER ONG DAVE MASON: HEADKEEPER (BLUE THUMB BTS 34): Dave Mason's last LP, Alone Together, was released about three years ago. And that's a very, very long time for a lot of people to remember what a brilliant LP it was. Since then, he has
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  • 465 14  -  BRIDGE TED KURRUS Like marriage, bridge is a game of communication. And when communications break down at the bridge table, even divorces have been known to result. Which is why some husbands are loath to play with some wives, namely their own. Consider the following
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  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 436 14 "V jAKDKN M AN'S Christinas Quiz To-day being the start of the Christmas week-end when the qaly plants mamt of as sre interested in sre Christmas trees, we ve also in a holiday mood and offer yon s 'Garden News' quiz. The senders of the first ten all-correct answers facetted
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    • 560 15 A .WORD GREETINGS TO HOU LOON k SIIW NOON ori their Wedding Day Best Wishes, Cheers Ma? You Contribute A little to the population explosion of S'pore. From Kenneth, Henry, Kum Hong Qn d well-wishers at KLN. S.T. NAIDU'S DEPARTMENTAL STORE 1-04 Peninsula Shopping Centre Singapore ***** extends their Season
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    • 597 15 FESTIVE OFFER AT SALON LALUNK Apollo Hotel. Lotest Hoirstyle Creations Shompoo and Mt $4.50 fockil $10.00. Ring *****. BUYING FASHIONABLE CLOTHES for Christmas? Visit Pattis 43, Caimhill Road Singapore 9. Telephone: *****8. FOR HIM OR HER THIS SEASON BUY them a Slendertone electronic muscle exerciser. Ring ***** for the special
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    • 471 15 ACQUIRE SPECIAL SKILL in beouty culture, becomeo professional beautician Professional, intensive and personal courses conducted personally by London trained Beauticians. Write Mrs. Wee, Orchid Salon, 19 Dhoby Ghaut or tel: ***** for syllobus and information. Beauty Treatments by oppointment, individual attention cssured. CAR RENTAL DATSUN 1200 self drive Monthly $375/-,
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    • 227 15 FOR HIRE FOR RENTAL AIRCONDITIONIRS, SANYO Westinghouse, Carrier, Philco, Room/Package Unit From $30/- upwards Sunlite Telephone: *****, *****, *****. FRESH FLOWERS Send Flowers For the X'mos Season from SUNSHINE FLORISTS NOW! et Basement 14, Supreme Howse, Tel: *****5, *****0, *****. CODOWN SPACE WANTED 1,000—2,000 SQ. FT. For Workshop, Any locality.
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    • 419 15 MACHINERY PLANT WANTED WANTED URGENTLY 2Yi Ton Winch plus 500 ft. of wire rop« diesel preferred used 'or new buy or hire 3 months. *****2. MACHINERY PLANT FOR SALE LEY LAND HtPPO TRUCK completely overhauled, power steering, air brakes mounted with 2,500 gallons fuel tank and pump Reo truck/tractor suitable
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    • 370 15 TUITION DRIVING TESTING QUALIFIED INSTRUCTOR New Datsun, Hourly Lessons ond Gooranteed Lessons. Fetch/Send. Contoct Toy's Driving Tuition *****9 Queenstown. Singapore. PRIVATE TUITION during Holidays By JAPANESE Ex-electronics Engineer to Primary/Secondory students at Student's/Tutors' home. Ring *****6 S'pore. YAMAHA MUSIC SCHOOL offers Organ/Piono/Guitar/Drum/Flute ond Children's Music Course. Airconditioned Studios. Experienced Teachers.
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    • 273 15 DAILY DISCOUNTS JETS LONDON/Amsttrdom Porls Brussels from $425/-. New York/ Toronto/Vancouver from $900/-. TRANS AIR BROKERS 410 Shaw Centre. Singapore *****8/88. SPECIAL GENTING HIGHLAND TOUR Every Saturday (deport 2 p.m.) 2 days only $39.90, include 3 meals, accommodation coach fore. Dept. 6/1, 13/1, 20/1, 27/1. MODERN TRAVEL SERVICE PTE. LTD.
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    • 187 15 ORCHARD AUTO ACCESSORIES Dealers in Auto accessories, co» stereo, including fixino. 307, Or} chord Rood. *****4 Singapore. 1943 VOLVO 122S 2 Doors with Radio, Good Condition, $2,700 0.n.0. Tel: ***** (office) *****9 (home) Loh. WHERE TO STAY t WHY WORRY AtOUT THI SERVANT Problem? Stoy New Country Hotel with all
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  • 37 16 SAFSA player (rlfht) falls to get *hts one through. An exciting goalmouth tussle.-;
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  • 265 16 London, Saturday. Manchester United last night signed Scottish national team boss Tommy Docherty to replace Frank OTarrell, whom they sacked on Tuesday. Docherty flew from Glasgow to Manchester last night and was met by United chairman Louis Edwards. "We shook hands on the deal in
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  • 89 16 Singapore's cross-country runners will face a hectic schedule next month. The Singapore Amateur Athletic Association has arranged four races for them on January 6, 13. 20 and 27. The first three runs, will be held over the Macßltchie Reservoir and the last one at Selarang playing field.
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  • 80 16 Cape Town, Saturday. Gary Player is to partner Ishmail Chowglay, the South African non-white golf champion, against two two former non-white champions here in February, it was announced yesterday. "V Lionel Theys, secretary of the Western Piovlnve Golf Association, said the interior ministry had given permission
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  • 52 16 Capetown, Saturday. TeSt player Eddie Barlow scored 60 not out as Western Province struggled for -runs against Rhodesia in their Currie Cup section "A" match here yesterday. Scores: Western Province 214 and 107 for 4 (K. Barlow 60 not out), Rhodesia 286 (B. Davison 74, J.
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  • 20 16 London, Saturday. Casfcelord beat Hull by 19 points to nine In a rugby league match played last night.
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  • Page 16 Advertisements
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    • 33 16 Those who appreciate good champagne, know the extra qualities of Lanson, a Grande Marque champagne-small-bubbled. .crisp. sparkling.. .alive J i C//AMMGN£^ yie'ie'&j •FRANCE) mm n /4</ J fjCt X 1 1 y A <:
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    • 302 16 NEW NATION CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Soda adjuncts. 7 Spanish. IS Extreme, ultra: Slang. 18 Bestowal of praise. IT Strengthen. In a way. 18 aires an account of. 19 Passing fancy. 30 Dictionary Item, for short. 33 On the other side. 33 Very fine, fluffy mass, as of smoke. 35 React
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    • 73 16 Sports diary RUGBY SRU Div. One league: Blacks v Woodlands (Naval Base); SCC v SAFSA (Padang); Police v 'A' Coy (Thomson Rd) 28 Sqdn. v 'V' Coy (Dieppe); Admin, coy v 'W' Coy (Dieppe). Div. 2—Tankards v SAFSA (Gillman Barracks). All matches at 5 p.m. SOCCER .Hampshire New Year Cup:
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  • 716 17  -  THE SQUASH RACKET WITH ERIC COOPER The British Amateur championship, alreadv in progress for the past 10 days, has been dominated once again by players from Australia and Pakistan. Alauddin, winner for the past two years, has now turned pro. But In his wake
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  • 371 17  -  ASIAN GOLF CIRCUIT By Sonny Yap The Singapore Open this year will drop from the second to the third leg in the $560,000 Asia golf circuit, March 8 to 11. This is because the Hong Kong Open has been pushed up as the sec
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  • Page 17 Advertisements
    • 199 17 Ti X- I X 'i■%N% V* The littlest big motorThe biggest little motor. And everything in between. Evinrude offers you the wide range of power for 1972. On top. a 125 hp Starflite V-4 that combines transom hugging size with eye-watering speed. At the other end, a 2 hp Mate,
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    • 64 17 Sanyo proudly presents (fF v/ A ft *i Hf.,. H /if v, 111 Mj| fJ .ii i J iM The ultimate if 1 listening pleasure! With tour channels playing through two speakers in front and two behind,you get that totally true to life musical environment-the distinct effect ot HALL or
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  • Page 17 Miscellaneous
    • 444 17 Trust your lucky star IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you have been gifted with what actually amounts to wisdom In the field of business. You know how to spin ideas into gold, how to make the filmiest of notions pay off handsomely In the end. Attracted by the Ins
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    • 94 17 DR. KILDARE by Ken Bald I REMEMBER THIS WILD CHARACTER LEAPING AT VANESSA STRUGGLING WITH HIM... AND THEN MIDNIGHT SET IN. YOO SAY I FELL AND HIT r k m W. mtk LSAW IT HAPPEN. COULDN'T GET THERE ANY SOONER TO HELP YCU <:•! r r e y 1 v\
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  • 93 18 ftcsunxm mMwr nnmn roorm caul boy ittinii MBTOANO MijJXTO IOIJLUQ MALLAJO tmJTAWO MALJUUO IM,) c. prwAflTT »jnmn«K in MANoots umtiimi mT pawmm pow c. DTHArrj IMS MPIBBAH MOIOBAB MPBBAM KJOBCBANT a CAN CAN v CANCAN CAN CAN AZTJ1K LIGHT BOBANI, BOflANI -—rr BalNwl —MB* Cm Caa My
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  • 788 18 Stablemate Yes Dear can be a lively threat By Scrutineer The Banker 111, winner of four races this season, is still in striking Urm and should have the beating of a smart field in the 6f Pesta Pulau Plnang Cup (Race Five) at Penang today.
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  • 1575 18 GOING FORECAST: Yielding to soft WWfMM 230 CLASS 5 DIV. 5 7F ■■UUUI ($6,000 $4,200 to winner) 1 ***** TRUE JUSTICE a (Magic) J Donnelly 6 9.0 < 7) P Oawkins 1 2 ***** MONGOLIAN HEROKS a (Mnst-To-M.) Haddle S 1.13 (d 3 10) Aauar IS S *****
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    • 111 18 (Ground Floor Third Floor) With a completely new range of quality merchandise. The very latest in everything. A service that's traditionally Robinson's. SOMERSET RD ORCHARD RD TEL: *****2 n "N Emm more clean, sharp and unsoiled carbon copies 0 the inter-plastic carbon. It's stronger lasts longer M PRAGER (PTE) LTD
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    • 364 18 5 Siasapsra 12.55 Opening and Ruff and Reddy 1.20 Lassie—Gift of Love (Pt. 2) 1.45 Take Four (Rpt) 2.30 Saturday Matinee— Life Begins at EightThirty—starring: Monty Wooley. Ida Luplno. Cornel Wilde 3.55 Our Music Makersfeaturing: Gladys, Bernard and Francis (E—Rpt) 4.10 Sayang Dek Say an g 4.35 Tales from Dickens
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    • 84 18 SHORT RIBS ON THE ROYAL SAME PRESERVE. PIP MXJ HEAR WMAT a** •in? a> 2T/ <z m m m m W *> V A ;4 ia ►v 2** /4I ii iiililiillllll ll!il!!ili"!!f!| vVi By Frank O'Neal 'AND A RRE-BRBCTHING POISON R3ACHEP NlMf) r* A 4. m Hi! SNIFFY by George
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    • 97 18 lAIIO 1.30 News followed by Share Market Report 1.50 Prog. Summary 2.00 The Heart of Juliet Jones 2.30 Concert Matinee (Stereo) 3.30 Sounds Cool 4.00 Tea Brrak (Stereo) 5.00 News Brief 5.03 Prog. Summary 5.10 In Holiday Mood 6.00 Newt Brief 6.03 Public Annct 6.oft Dally Digest 6.20 Qui tar
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  • USSR 50th ANNIVERSARY
    • 759 19  -  «y B.V. Bezrukavnikov On December 1972 the Soviet people will celebrate solemnly and widely the 50th anniversary of the creation of the USSR. The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics this Is the name of our country—appeared first In 1922 at the first Congress of Soviets
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    • 840 20 The Unloz&of Soviet Socialist Republics occupies a territory of 22,400,000 sq.km., or about one-sixth of the earth's inhabited land area. Its total length from west to east is almost 10,000 km, and from north to south aaout 5,000 km The USSR today consists of 15
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    • 429 20 The highest organ of state power in the USSR is the Supreme Soviet. It exercises legislative power and forms the Soviet Government. The Parliament In the Soviet Union consists of two Chambers: the Soviet of the Union and the Soviet of
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    • 952 21  -  Bjr V. Kondakov Last autumn an interesting meeting took place in Donbass, the heart of the oldest coal basin of the TJBBR. Representatives of labour organisations came from all parts of the country: grey haired fathers with rows of medals on their chests and their sons
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    • 676 21  -  iy B. Svetlishny About 100 million Soviet citizens have moved 10 new flats or improved their housing conditions in the last decade. About 2.5 million flats are built for occupancy In the Soviet Union every year. According to the data of the
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    • 287 22 The veteran Soviet collective of aviation engineerin* maker* the designing bureau heeded by three timet Hero of Socialist Labour Academician Andrei Tupolev planes have begun 59th anniversary. In the past 50 years Tupolev planes have began to fly tt times faster and nearly M times higher
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    • 970 22  -  By Gumwov In the Soviet Union there is no private ownership of factories or land. This means that the entire trade (not counting a small part of co-operative enterprises and organisations), transport and other branches of the national economy are in the interests of the state
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    • 788 26 EATING out i! m KcMiitiriint »V l/iilcrlaiiiiiiciil GUIDE v, r "We attended the stables, as we attended church, in our best clothes, thereby no doubt showing the degree of respect due to horses, no less than to the deity." Sir Osbert Sitwell wouldn't feel
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    • 207 26 A jolly and frolicking Christmas snow. That's what the Neptune Theatre Refetaurant In Collyer Quay has planned for Singaporeans this Christmas. The show features a cast of 20 male and female dancers. most of whom are locals. The traditional figures of Santa Claus and the snowman Will
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    • 114 26 Adding glamour to the festive spirit are two television personalities one from Hong Kong and one from Taiwan. They are Sophia Chan (above) and Yeh Chine, who are performing at the Hotel Royal-Hamada's new-ly-opened cocktail lounge. The Hideout. night, they talcs turns to give their audience
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    • 141 20 \1 u x x > X X s x •!t r < V > MM I 1 X i > J i' rn f 'r VOU HAVE TO HAVE WIRES CABLES to have power supply, signals transmission, electric circuitry of machines apparatus. And WIRES CABLES are available in a wide
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    • 145 20 CONGRA TULA TIONS BEST WISHES to THE GOVERNMENT PEOPLE OF the Soviet Union on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the formation of the UNION OF SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLICS Wa ara provd and pririla«ad to b« •uoc»«t«d wrrti V/O "EXPORTUOH" as Iwpattan and WkoloMbn of tfcoir text.'!*. (N SURJEET
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    • 102 21 CONGRATULATIONS ST t 3 BEST WISHES j T,he Government People of i ff the Soviet Union j 1 on the occasion of the 9 50th ANNIVERSARY I of the formation of j UNION of SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLICS from jj THE MANAGEMENTS STAFFS 1 OF 'j TRI-UNION CO. (PTE) LTD., 1
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    • 35 22 3 WE REJOICE in i i OUR CELEBRATION OF THE f s 50TH. ANNIVERSARY I OF THE FORMATION OF U. S. S. R. 110, SHAW CENTRE, SCOTTS ROAD, SINGAPORE, 9. TEL: *****1 (2 LINES) "> ■> ..vi
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    • 82 26 v ar:s? ?r I *T V-- *FF/f. Si'S r-" jr JF frvi- V > &*Je ;i r K rf&gaP&'aj > -r*' 5 W' jfife r iJe? ,< "I" I rf a s» >, €SP e* V r' > ?£p% 5^ r <. The Gift for modem people 1 )py CHICKEN
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    • 196 26 RESTAURANT DISCOTHEQUE AFTER DINING, WHY NOT DANCE IN AN INTIMATE ATMOSPHERE UPSTAIRS TRY OUR DELICIOUS TAKI-A WAY-SERVICE' RESTAURANT Open Daily 12 noon to 3 p.m. K Ju 14:1 6 p.m.to Midnight »7_W Open for dinner only DISCOTHEQUE Open Ooily: 7 p.m. 2 a.m. Except Fridays, Saturdays Eva of Holidays: 7
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