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Title Section18 1973-04-25 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Wednesday evening, April 25, 1973 No. 698 Price 15 cents SINGAPORE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25 1973.18 words
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Article, Illustration252 1973-04-25 1 NEW NATION BIG x WALK A total of 2116 entries have been received for the New Nation Big Walk on Sunday—an all-time record. Indeed a clear sign of of the growing sportsconsciousness among Singaporeans. The event starts at 7 a.m. from three points. And if252 words
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191 1973-04-25 1 UPI Reuter Tokyo, Wednesday Thousands of passengers angered by a railway go-slow went on the rampage in Tokyo last night, beating up station staff, smashing windows, wrecking ticket machines and attempting to set fire to trains. After several hours of violence eventually brought under controlUPI; Reuter - 191 words
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Article65 1973-04-25 1 Police today appealed to courting couples who were robbed at Mount Faber during the past few months to contact the Queenstown Police Station following the arrest of two youths yesterday. The two are believed to be responsible for a spate of robberies involving courting couDles at the65 words
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Article178 1973-04-25 1 In selective and thin trading, the share market continued to decline marginally for the first 45 minutes this morning. BUSINESS DONE: Development Bank of Singapore (1) 4.02, (1) 4 30, (1) 4.90, (7) 4.84, (1) 4.82, (1) 4.88, (1) 4.94, (1) 4.86. Haw Par (5) 5.50, (5)178 words
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Article13 1973-04-25 1 Police reported 67 accidents yesterday. One was fatal, six were serious.13 words
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Article331 1973-04-25 1 Wee Beng Huat - Multi-million dollar project takes shape at Fort Canning By Wee Beng Huat The Government is to convert Fort Canning and its surrounding areas, into a multimillion dollar Central Park, according to informed sources. Approximately three square miles of undulating land bounded by River Valley Road,331 words
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Article421 1973-04-25 1 Dispute over freedom points Reuter UPI Saigon, Wednesday The release of the first civilian prisoners of war in Vietnam was threatened today by a dispute between the Viet Cong and South Vietnamese over their release sites. A South Vietnamese military spokesman said the VietReuter; UPI - 421 words
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Article258 1973-04-25 1 A taxi-driver, Pang Chong Seng, 33, was Jailed for six months when he pleaded guilty in the Second District Court today to a charge of failing to register his marriage under the Women's Charter. The judge, Miss Jenny Lau, in passing sentence, said: "This is the258 words
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Advertisement79 1973-04-25 1 R UUi^ Right from the start of your career bank on success Bank on OCBC. Just as millions of others have done. And succeed with the successful bank. In your career you will need a solid bank. For your Current Account. Savings. Deposits. And loans for house purchase. Plus assistance79 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous14 1973-04-25 1 Forecast Singapore's weather out-* look for today between 1 and 6 p.m. Scattered showers.14 words
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Article355 1973-04-25 2 Wee Beng Huat - By Wee Beng Huat The People's Association will build at least two new community centres by the end of the year as part of its modernisation pr o gramme to provide better services. The two centres will be at Toa Payoh and Henderson Estate.355 words
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Article64 1973-04-25 2 The Blair Plain and Neighbourhood Residents' Associat on Scholarship awards for this year will be presented to deserving pupils living in the area on Friday at 6 p.m. at the Blair Plain basketball court. The prize-giving ceremony of the Association's Crest Competition w'll be held at the64 words
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Article353 1973-04-25 2 Rav K. Dhaliwal - Survey: 61 p.c. use it By Rav K. Dhaliwal About 61 per cent of our shoppers now use the metric system, while 34 of the remaining 39 per cent claim that they still do not understand the system. This was shown by a survey carried353 words
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Article29 1973-04-25 2 Miles Laboratories Australia Pty. Ltd. w!li give a tea party to the children and staff of the Spastic Children's Association of Singapore on Friday at 4.30 p.m29 words
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Article, Illustration194 1973-04-25 2 Showbuslness can mean "everything in life" for some people. Like Miss Rebecca Pan (right) who has "no time for anything else." '1 love it. It occupies every minute of my life. In fact, some of my friends say I am married to it." Miss194 words
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Article304 1973-04-25 2 Expert praises present system A pollution expert has warned that as Singapore becomes more affluent, greater problems of solid waste disposal will be faced. Mr. Michael Hirsch. head of the solid waste planning unit, Department of Sanitation, New York, said this yesterday. He said: "It304 words
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Article40 1973-04-25 2 Mr. Alastair Fyfe has been elected president of the Stage Club. Other office-bearers are: secretary, Ghlian L. Palmer; terasurer, Maureen Clark and committee members, Ken Yendell, Adrain Teo, Sue Dromgoole, Dav'd Tong, Judy Vander Wey and David Riggs.40 words
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141 1973-04-25 2 Six men who were arrested in connection with the recent kidnapping of a Hong Kong businessman's 13-year-old son, are now being detained under the Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Ordinance Informed sources said that the six will be held in Changi Prison for at least141 words
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Article267 1973-04-25 2 About 250 lawyers and business executives are expected to attend an international conference. here in July on private investments and international transactions in Asian and South Pacific countries. The conference. to be held at the Shangri La Hotel from July 9 to 13. is267 words
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Article63 1973-04-25 2 Mr. Low Ouan Onn has been re-elected chairman of the Jurong Shipyard Cooperative Store* Society Ltd for the sixth consecutive year. Vice-chairman Is Mr. Koo Sem Khen, secretary Mr. Anthony Goh, and treasurer Mr. Leow Tet Sim. Other official* are: Messrs Chua Teck Llan, Wong Chan Som,63 words
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Article34 1973-04-25 2 The Minister for EducaHB?' P*", Chlaw Meng, declare open the Industrial Training Board at Its Inaugural meeting at the banquet room of the Hotel and Catering Training School at 9.30 a.m. tomorrow34 words
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Advertisement81 1973-04-25 2 This lighter is a masterpiece of Maruman's superh engineerim) skill and meticulous craftsmanship Th.- -i: I i■ pm <_: is*i > < 1 f• .I'll >.:! tt" >.' v v i>' <; v U 1 1 'r! tu ,:r: r o■■j* fi! r Th 1' 'S uj». !»?rs Ist >'81 words
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Miscellaneous554 1973-04-25 2 HRPPEnincs WH T A o T D 5 Ar ON Mr. Chang Shyh Dean will speak on URBAN RENEWAL at the Mountbatten Community Centre at 8 p.m. Mr. Gabriel Chong, system engineer of IBM, will speak on BASIC COMPUTER CONCEPTS at the Schools' Service of the Singapore Science Centre at554 words
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Miscellaneous93 1973-04-25 2 I weather Temperatures In cities yesterday: Manila Bangkok Taipeh Jakarta Hong Kong Kuala Lumpur Tokyo Seoul London Paris Moscow New York San Francisco Sydney 35—23 C 37—28 C 31—21 C 33—26 C 31—25 C 32—23 C 18—18 C 18—13 C 12 5C 15— 5C 10— 8C 28—15 C 19—12 C93 words
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Article626 1973-04-25 3 Strong European-Japanese alliances National shipping lines in South East Asia may have to seek government protection or operate as a group in order to compete against strong Europe a n Japanese alliances, according to Mr. Eric Khoo, Neptune Orient Lines' executive director. He said an626 words
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Article51 1973-04-25 3 The Minister for Culture. Mr. Jek Yeun Thong, will open the Young people's Gallery of the National Museum on Friday at 5.30 P.m. The gallery will feature art by children. The range of exhibits includes paintings of various media, batik, ceramics, woodcut, papercut, sculptures, metal-craft, painted fabrics and51 words
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482 1973-04-25 3 A senior shipping executive today called for further improvements in various services provided by the Port of Singapore Authority. Mr. J. Balhuizen, general manager of Interocean-EAC Agencies, said: "As far as Singapore is concerned shipowners have become accustomed to a generally high standard of482 words
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Article81 1973-04-25 3 New Nation reporter Jeffrey Low lost his brown pomeranlan In the vicinity of Serangoon Gardens yesterday. The two-year-old dog is called Snoopy. It will stop to anyone's repeated commands of "sit down" but may not pay heed to shouts of its name. Snoopy slipped out of81 words
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178 1973-04-25 3 More than 700 employees of three local banks are continuing their unofficial work-to-rule, strictly observing the banking hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The banks are the United Overseas Bank, the United Malayan Banking .Corporation and the Lee Wah Bank. The workers—members of the178 words
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Article54 1973-04-25 3 Mr. J.C.J. Thwaltes has been elected chairman of the YMCA Scenshltters. Other office-bearers are: public relations manager, Mr. Douglas L. Gomes; Secretary, Mrs. Annette Andrews; and treasurer. Mr. Tony Mllsom. Committee members are Mrs. Elma Thwaltes, Mr. Yew Wei Lee, Mr. Ronald Alcantra Mr. Cedric Perelra Mrs. Billle Borthwlck54 words
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Article355 1973-04-25 3 AA calls for action The Automobile Association has expressed concern over the growing problem of traffic congestion in Singapore, according to its 1972 annual report. Its chairman, Mr. Donald Yeo, has urged that "something be done to make traffic speed .limits in the city, and other355 words
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Article27 1973-04-25 3 The Jalan Besar Stadium Is closed for renovations up to June 30. The spruceaup is to prepare the stad'um for the 7th Seap Games In September27 words
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Advertisement433 1973-04-25 3 TWA. is what travel should be. Ljk >' WHAT AN ECONOMY SEAT SHOULD BL TWA's unique twin seat is available on all flights from the Far East. When nobody's sitting next to you, you fold the middle down into a side table. You also get an adjustable back support, and433 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous313 1973-04-25 3 Quiz object No. 251 Last Friday's quiz photograph showed an egg-rest. Only one correct entry was received. The winner of $35 is Mr. Patwant, a clerk, of Jalan Batal. Do you know what todays quiz photograph No. 251 chows If you do write or type out vour answers and send313 words
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In Person
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Article, Illustration601 1973-04-25 4 ORGANISED BY COMMUNITY CENTRE IT'S GREAT to be young, especially at a festive season, like Easter, when wonderful happenings for tiny tots are in full swing. For Instance, at the Hong Lim Green Community Centre, youngsters between six and 12 years of age were singing601 words
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Article538 1973-04-25 4 C 1 from the DOG HOUSE By PG As you know, I have always looked forward to the day when some of our local breeders could qualify as judges. What has made this impossible is that, if our breeders were to enter the ring "in that538 words
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Article, Illustration67 1973-04-25 4 Whisky Is an affectionate pop who is especially fond of children. Bat she is a good watchdog: too. The I£-year-old pup "lost" her home recently when her master shifted into a house with insufficient space for her to run around in. Anti-distempered, Whisky is ready for a new67 words
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Advertisement94 1973-04-25 4 Now the SPCA gets 5c for each Ken Ration v J Help the SPCA by turning in your Ken-L Ration labels to their office in Orchard Road. Help your dog to a healthy, active life with the wholesome, balanced food that's in every can of Ken-L Ration. Ken L Ration94 words
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Advertisement67 1973-04-25 4 TOP NOTCH ENTERTAINMENT UNDER ONE ROOF' I^# THE V.I.P. LOUNGE P i LE BISTRO BAR ■<jc R ASA SAYANG* ORCHID LANTERN SI sc Tel *****3 40ft wide screen A TRIPLE CAMERA. ICY HIMALAYAS ADVENTURE SLIDE SOUND SHOW WITH SIX PROJECTORS LINKED WITH STEREOPHONIC SOUND f -i f iIiT•. i M67 words
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Article324 1973-04-25 5 Row over N-tests in Pacific Reuter Sydney, Wednesday Australian trade unions would boycott the handling of French goods if the Paris Government went ahead with nuclear tests in the Pacific, the junior vice-president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, Mr. C. Dolaji, said yesterday.Reuter - 324 words
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Article149 1973-04-25 5 Houston, Wednesday America's next three men for space went into isolation yesterday to protect them from infections before they blast into orbit in three weeks' time. Mission commander Pete Conrad, Dr. Joseph Kerwin the first physician assigned a spaceflight and Paul Weitz took up life149 words
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Article, Illustration76 1973-04-25 5 What could be a greater surprise for a tourist than to find the hotel, picked from a travel brochure, presenting you with a gift for being the first hotel guest? This was what happened to Australian school teacher Miss Glenda Wood, 26. at Apollo Hotel's opening yesterday. She76 words
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179 1973-04-25 5 New York, Wednesday. Two army helicopters collided and crashed yesterday, killing nine soldiers who were flying makebelieve missions during military war games involving 30,000 troops and witnessed by Defence Secretary Elliott Richardson. Four others were injured when the planes smashed together, crashed and179 words
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Article34 1973-04-25 5 Istanbul, Wednesday. Eleven people werekill and 40 Injured when a tractor towing a wagon loaded with villagers going to market Piunged 90 metres OOOft) down a ravine near Ballkesir, western Turkey, yesterday.34 words
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Article404 1973-04-25 5 'No need for UN help' United Press International Manila, Wednesday President Marcos said yesterday the Muslim rebellion in southern Philippines is under control and he sees no need to raise the issue of foreign intervention before the United Nations Security Council. Mr. Marcos saidUnited Press International - 404 words
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Article46 1973-04-25 5 Bonn, Wednesday. An express train yesterday smashed into a delivery truck at a guarded level crossing killing at least five people and injuring between 20 and 30 people. Police said the accident occurred on the Hamburg to Cuxhaven stretch in north Germany.46 words
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Article28 1973-04-25 5 Bonn, Wednesday. At least four peopie were killed and six Injured when a passenger tra'.n ploughed Into a lorry at a level crossing near Baxtehude yesterday.28 words
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Article328 1973-04-25 5 Reuter Peking, Wednesday China announced yesterday that trade unions which were discredited over five years ago at least partly because they concentrated too much on improving workers' welfare are being revived. The leading Chinese newspaper, People's Daily, reported, that trade union congresses have been held recentlyReuter - 328 words
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Article46 1973-04-25 5 Lima, Wednesday. A landslide burled and killed 12 people in central Peru, according to reports reaching here yesterday. Rocks and mud crashed on to a bridge the victims were crossing on Sunday night, after torrential rains had loosened the debris, eye-witnesses said.46 words
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Article24 1973-04-25 5 Nicosia, Wednesday. Bombs exploded and shots were fired In different parts of Cyprus yesterday but there were no casualties. Police are lnvest'gatlng.24 words
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Article119 1973-04-25 5 United Press International London, Wednesday.—The Foreign Office said yesterday it "recently" received assurances from France that it was not supplying more weapons to Uganda. British Press reports in the past few days said France had agreed to the supply of 80 armed personnel carriers, equippedUnited Press International - 119 words
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Advertisement208 1973-04-25 5 s k S Ss. x >.. m > m XrJl BARGAINS LAST FEW DAYS quality goods at unbelievable prices announcing further reductions NORMAL SALE N< Seomoster Tet/Cott SP: Shirts 10.90 5.90 4 Scomoster Tet/Cott SP: Shirts 12.90 *.90 5 Asst. American SP: Shirts 29.50 5.90 7 Arrow Cott/Tuxedo Shirts (Oddments)208 words
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Advertisement157 1973-04-25 5 Europe? M m v LONDON NEW VORK COPENHAGEN r/\ n SS a IE MIDDLE-EAST KUALA LUMPUR t X < SS '/l Take the straight daylight way with SAS. Via Bangkok, over Russia, to Copenhagen in only 16V2 hours. Depart Arrive Tuesdays Wednesdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays Thai SAS SAS Thai/SAS SAS157 words
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514 1973-04-25 6 The Straits of Malacca controversy which had become dormant in the last few months has suddenly flickered to life again with the report from Tokyo earlier this week that the passageway is safe for tankers of more than 200,000 tons. The conclusion was514 words
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Article42 1973-04-25 6 a \j 11 ii rjjrj by ISPY One New York store advertises a special feature for Its customers. It gives a "Just Looking," badge for people who don't want to be pestered by shop assistants while they are browsing.42 words
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Article, Illustration631 1973-04-25 6 DICK WILSON - DICK WILSON The high official of the European Economic Community leant back in his chair in his office overlooking the city of Brussels and spread out his hands in an empty gesture. The entry of Britain, Denmark and Ireland631 words
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Letters
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Article389 1973-04-25 6 ANG GIM TONG - ANG GIM TONG I read an article by Mr. Ray Tyers entitled The Gift of A House From Raffles to Cho in the NN of last Friday, and I wish to make a correction, otherwise your readers might be misled that there was actually a Mr. Hong389 words
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Article278 1973-04-25 6 Dr. PETER D. WELDON - Dr. PETER D. WELDON I wish to clarify somewhat the story which appeared on April 21 under the banner 10 Lecturers Quit University Jobs. My remarks apply only to the Department of Sociology. I am the only staff member in that department to have officially resigned. An associate278 words
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Article65 1973-04-25 6 I am writing this letter to lodge a complaint against a stall at Block 29. Bendemeer Road market. Everyday and night we are being d'sturbed by this hawker who blasts his tape-recorder music, thus causing oppressive irritation to us and nearby ne ghbours. I hope the Housing65 words
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Article162 1973-04-25 6 Is there any legislation aganst spitting In public areas? Sometimes I am Inclined to believe there Is none. I am a regular bus commuter and on many occasions I have observed feLow commuters especially the older generation spitting out of bus windows. The spitting can be most162 words
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Article104 1973-04-25 6 It would appear that the first step in the trend of the Increased cost of living In the Republic was the lmposlt'on of a surcharge on P.U.B. bills. Since then all other Items affecting one's livelihood have Increased. It would be a gesture on the part104 words
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Article138 1973-04-25 6 ROSA THAM - ROSA THAM Publie Relations Officer. Singapore Telephone Board. Singapore, 6. Ispy is correct in the whisper headlined A Phone That Didnt Ring (NN, April 10) in so far as ui*. listed In the Phone Book for Isetan (*****5) is not the number Isetan presently operates by.138 words
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Article117 1973-04-25 6 I refer to the article on Penalties for Long Hair which appeared sometime back in the NN. Most of us will agree with the Government's move to spruce up the civil service. This will not only enhance the prestige of the service but will also create a deep117 words
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Article123 1973-04-25 6 MICHAEL CHIA - MICHAEL CHIA In 1968, written approval was granted by the HDB area office to put up awnings at the balcony of my HDB flat when I first purchased It. Recently, the area office has sent a letter requesting residents to remove their awnings. The letter also123 words
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Article113 1973-04-25 6 I am a regular bus commuter of service 151. There are very few buses alloted to this service (about three or four). Every day I have to wait for more than half an hour for a bus. When it does arrive, It is invariably packed to capacity.113 words
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Advertisement52 1973-04-25 6 Grand Slam's k underarm gusset lets you 1 ■*A cool and s»«ißonrf» Grand Stam thin WWitomed underarm t guaaattor gnpiurtJ 1 toWow- through. In a cotour*. eUrin Bond's Grand Slam. Mahaahit V onth* m Sf •r v Shop With M.iharajahs MEN S SHOP 86.HIGH STREET. S PORE 6 TEL'2IIB3 AISO52 words
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Miscellaneous8 1973-04-25 6 3 TfflS'S THE MST TIMF I AM HERE/8 words
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Article, Illustration3608 1973-04-25 7 Nancy Ross - When Liao Ho-shu, a high-ranking Chinese diplomat defected to America in 1969, he was dubbed the "James Bond of Peking." His defection caused such a furore, the Chinese immediately cancelled the upcoming session of Sino-American talks scheduled at Warsaw. Then, last year* justWashington Post - 3,608 words
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Advertisement67 1973-04-25 7 JIMMY has solved his problem at SHIS I V VJ There is nc problem in tailoring that can't be solved at Vashi's. With so many years of experience in the trade, gooci results are achieveo every time. Suits can bp custom tailored from 595.00, trousers made to measure at S67 words
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Article429 1973-04-25 8 Violet Oon - FONTANAROSA ON THE VIOLIN By Violet Oon Patrice Fontanarosa, one of France's most distinguished young violinists, will give a recital at the Cultural Centre next Wednesday at 8.15 p.m. Accompanied by his sister Frederlque on the piano, Fontanarosa will play Paganini's Prelude and Allegro, Mozart's Sonata KV429 words
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Article, Illustration576 1973-04-25 8 Robert Muse - Now Harrison rides high on the pop pedestal Robert Muse When the adultation of the pop music world rolled over the Beatles like a tidal wave in 1963 there was one member of the quartet who was not submerged. In the group portraits576 words
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Article, Illustration407 1973-04-25 8 Betty L. Khoo - By Betty L. Khoo Have you noticed? The liveliest spot in a hotel these days is the cocktail lounge. It used to be subdued taped music in the background or at most a pianist tinkling softly at the keyboard. But they have now407 words
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300 1973-04-25 8 MARY LEE - WITH MARY LEE Richard Nixon is starting another war... no, not another Vietnam, but against record and tape piracy. He has asked the US Senate to ratify an international agreement to protect the recording industry against piracy which he described as ''urgent300 words
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Advertisement90 1973-04-25 8 m w V t* l 1-3 'I* 1 m. > IV They are Tony, Benson and William. Sing, hunt and strum old current favourites daily from 5 pm In the ever popular Chandelier B<ir, of cours QfanclelierS 30oOFF Ciunta rjvfanis 10oOFF 1 lur vH'ij.jpuit T rl ccntentatcur Oriental/Western ■OFFETOI DAILY90 words
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Miscellaneous408 1973-04-25 8 toi» 01 mi: pops g A 24-year-old girl from California has found fame and fortune in America's deep south. Vicki Lawrence was once voted the girl most likely to succeed back home in high school, but success as a pop singer did not come until she married and settled on408 words
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TREND
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Article, Illustration1230 1973-04-25 9 TRISH SHEPPARD MEETS BILL MOYES-THE MAN OK A KITE I spent last weekend roaring through the Australian bush chasing a mad man. There's no doubt that Bill Moyes Is mad. How else do you describe a man who, by choice,1,230 words
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417 1973-04-25 9 Washington, Wednesday Rackets associated with the problems of obesity and special diets are being probed by a US Senate select committee. The chairman of the committee is Senator George McGovern, the unsuccessful Democratic candidate in last year's presidential election. Senator McGovern417 words
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Article184 1973-04-25 9 Just when I thought cosmetic counters were already full with supersophisticated return tonature products, I see that Mary Quant is launching the follow-up to her Special Recipes cosmetics In the sk'n care line. It's honey, beeswax, wheatgerm, thyme, almond oils, lavender all over again. With the same fresh184 words
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Article265 1973-04-25 9 The most thorough, scientific and expensive study ever made of the elusive subject of pornography resulted in the finding that it is essentially innocuous. This was the study of the Commission on Obscenity and Pornography appointed by President Johnson in 1967. After spending three years and265 words
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Article351 1973-04-25 9 Delhi University researchers claim to be on the verge of making a pill to turn men sterile. The pill Is the result of several years of research by a team of the university's department of zoology. Male rats were explosed to small doses of Cyproterone acetate,351 words
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Article, Illustration106 1973-04-25 9 Now is the time to let that sophisticated lady who's been lurking behind those wild shapes of swinging fashion bloom forth in elegance. There's no need to fear the "dated" look if you wear twin-sets and pearls and lurex gowns these evenings, for they are106 words
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Advertisement114 1973-04-25 9 25 'Pemts to 3 Carats $300h to $40,000/--S.P.H.de Silva(HK) Ltd. Gl3, Tanglin Shopping Centre Singapore 10. Tel: *****8 HEAD OFFICE 1/3, Central Building, Pedder Street, Hong Kong. Wbny a little now -and not abtlaten Your family deserves all the care and consideration you can give. With Asia Life, you can114 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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1096 1973-04-25 10 Murray Seeger - USSR From Murray Seeger Los Angeles Times Under leaden polar skies, past low cliffs which once protected Nazi dive bombers, north to the open water, the ships of the Soviet fishing fleet move day and night from Murmansk. The vessels small, smoky trawlers, middlesizedLos Angeles Times - 1,096 words
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951 1973-04-25 10 Lewis Simons - PAKISTAN From Lewis Simons Los Angeles Times The National Assembly recently adopted Pakistan's first democratic const! tution, setting the stage for conditions which could lead to greater stability at home and throughout the subcontinent The near unanimous of the constitutional bill was aLos Angeles Times - 951 words
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Article344 1973-04-25 10 VOICE OF THE PRESS What other Newspapers are saving; SINGAPORE'S BCB SERVICES TO MERGE There have been reports that the three bus companies In Singapore may merge Into a single organisation which will aeU its shares to the public. If these reports are true, then the move to344 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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378 1973-04-25 10 Vienna, Wednesday Major oil producing states yesterday set western oil marketing companies a 10-day deadline to submit "positive proposals" aimed at breaking the current deadlock over producer demands for higher oil prices. The ultimatum was made after a breakdown in378 words
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Article131 1973-04-25 10 Tokyo, Wednesday. —An estimated US$9B million flowed out of Japan yesterday as the Bank If Japan sold dollars from its reserves to meet active demand for import settlement. The outflow of dollars from Japan since the beginning of this month is now estimated131 words
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Article103 1973-04-25 10 United Press International Washington Wednesday— U.S. reserve assets rose US$5 million to U5512,930 million in March, the Treasury Department said yesterday. The only movement in the various components of the nation's reserve assets was a US$5 million increase in the automatic ability of the United StatesUnited Press International - 103 words
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Article, Illustration152 1973-04-25 10 Widespread selling on stop-loss accounts and liquidation dominated trading at the Stock Exchange of Malaysia and Singapore yesterday. Heavyweights and blue chips con tinned to be vulnerable to the downdraught of the sliding market. This was reflected in the Straits Times Industrial Ordinary share index which closed 10152 words
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Article168 1973-04-25 10 Reuter London, Wednesday. The world's shipyards are building more vessels than ever before and order books stretch well into 1977, Lloyds Register of Shipping reported today. But the book warned: "It is difficult to see a continuation of this extraordinary rate." Statistics snowed that in theReuter - 168 words
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OVERSEAS STOCK EXCHANGE PRICES
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Article376 1973-04-25 10 United Press International Prices plummeted yesterday as volume picked up on a late session sell-off on the New York Stock Exchange. The decline was accelerated by a report the United States accused North Vietnam of "inexcusable violations" of the peace treaty agreements. However, analysts said the decline wasUnited Press International - 376 words
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Article74 1973-04-25 10 This service is from the Union Bank of Switzerland. Closing priced on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday. UBS 4150 +30 SBC 3780 20 Credit Suisse 3670 Swissair B. 655 1 Swiss Reinsurance 2490 —10 Wlnterthur B. 1820 +10 Zurich Insurance 7925 —75 Juvena B. 2450 Nestle B. 3910 4-3574 words
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Article34 1973-04-25 10 Dow Jones closing stock average on the New York Exchange yesterday. 30 Industrials 940.77 (off 14.60) 20 transport 188.60 (off 6.15) 15 utilities 108.35 (off 0.64) 65 stocks 295.09 (off 5.30)34 words
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Article244 1973-04-25 10 Prices continued to suffer a setback on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in early session yesterday reflecting the hard tumble the previous day. Trading was thin. The Dow-Jones average of 225 selected blue chips closed the morning session at yen 4499.03, up yen 3.85 over the previous day. Scoring a244 words
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Article207 1973-04-25 10 Closing prices (in francs) yesterday. Paribas 236 (237-50) Indochine 235 243) Poncier 441 (441) Printemps 134.20 (137) C.G.E. 490 Bull 69.60 (68.40) Royal Dutch 190.20 (191.50) Michelin 2187 (2160) Thomson 235 230.10) C.FP. 222.50 (217) Rhone 185.10 (183.50) Air 401 (403) Philips 87 (87.80) Suez 397 (396) Citroen 91207 words
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THE BIG WALK
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Article, Illustration815 1973-04-25 11 The 1973 New Nation Big Walk has already got off to a sprightly start with the record of 2116 entries taking part regardless of good or bad weather. This is a good sign. For it shows that more and more people are quickly815 words
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Article, Illustration201 1973-04-25 11 The Big Walk which is jointly organised by the New Nation and the Singapore Amateur Athletics Associations, is undoubtedly one of the most popular and meaningful events in the calendar of sports. Judging from the long list of participants and the201 words
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Article, Illustration731 1973-04-25 12 Four of the top walking teams in Singapore and Malaysia have entered for this year's New Nation Big WaV on Sunday. They will stage one of the fiercest rivalry ever seen here for a long time. The teams are Police, Achilles and Swifts from731 words
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Article, Illustration332 1973-04-25 12 It gives me great pleasure once again to send this Message in conjunction with the New Nation Big Walk. The New Nation Big Walk has now established itself as a national event. In our Joint national effort of building a rugged society, sport332 words
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Article, Illustration454 1973-04-25 13 An international rivalry will be staged in the women's section of the New Nation Big Walk on Sunday. And the two countries involved In this friendly encounter are Singapore and Malaysia. But the battle royal wUI he between the Police454 words
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Article, Illustration164 1973-04-25 13 This Annual Big Walk has now attained the status of a major sporting event in Singapore, with young and old, partic i p a nt and nonparticipant alike, all expressing their interest and enthusiasm. It is an excellent opportunity for164 words
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Article, Illustration73 1973-04-25 13 BACK BOW (left to rtfht): Mr. Terence Tan (SAAA); Mr. Derrick de Sooza (SAAA); Mr. Sher Mohammed (Straits Times); Insp. Chan; Pang Soo (Traffic)* Insp. RJS. Sandhu (Traffic). FRONT ROW (left to right): Miss Nancy Koh (New Nation); A f. DSP Pritam Singh (Police HQ); Mr. C.M.73 words
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Article, Illustration257 1973-04-25 14 "The Grand Old Man Of Walking" Kaka Singh will be back to defend his title in the veterans' section. Besides 6elng the favourite to retain his veteran's individual title, Kaka, 57, of the prisons, will also be well supported for the team event.257 words
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Article, Illustration414 1973-04-25 14 It will be a straight fight between the Jets from Malaysia apd the powerful team from the Singapore Hilton in the Junior section of the New Nation Big walk this Sunday. Jets which won the title from the Singapore Hilton last year has entered414 words
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Article, Illustration285 1973-04-25 14 Schools in the Republic are taking no chances this year in the New Nation Big Walk. Take Balestler Hill Technical School for Instance. Balestier, with a vast amount of sports-conscious students have sent in seven toys' teams and one girls' team. And they plan285 words
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Article, Illustration9001 1973-04-25 15 SENIORS: MEN 2001 B.D. Abdul Majld 2002 Ahmad Bin Omar 2003 Ahmad Mohldeen Abdeen 2004 Thomas s/o Chacko 2005 Christopher Cheng Pang Fo 2006 Chew Chee Leong 2007 Chew Chee Weng 2008 Chew Seng Huat 2009 Chin Cher Soon 2010 Chong Chuan Kee 2011 Royland Chua 20129,001 words
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Advertisement60 1973-04-25 11 Ku: walk every step of that 20 kilometres in comfort. EATA shoes have non-slip soles, just the thira for that big, Big' Wdk,and shock-absorbing insoles that cushion your every step, and easy fitlhat gives comfort in action, follow ihe champions and walk ihe BATA way!! design 25 it design 3460 words
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Advertisement107 1973-04-25 17 FOOD FOR THOUGHT IF YOU ARE HOLDING ANY FORM OF PARTIES AND WISHES TO SATISFY YOUR INCITED FRIENDS WITH GOOD CHINESE MUSLIM FOOD OR REAL TASTY INOIAN AND PAKISTANI CURRIES CALL US. THI MALAYSIA RESTAURANT 290-R, JOO CHI AT ROAD, TEL: *****8/***** (MR. MOONSHEE OR MR. LIO) SPECIAL 'MUTTON SOUP'107 words
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Article663 1973-04-25 18 JEFFREY LOW - SOCCER SCI WITH JEFFREY LOW Anyone who saw Singapore being ousted from the Malaysia Cup by Trengganu at Jalan Besar on Sunday can't say our boys did not try hard enough. They tried their hardest —with every drop of blood, sweat and tear that was asked663 words
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Article371 1973-04-25 18 The 30 member volleyball training squad preparing for the SEAP will embark on two phases of intensive training in May. Tne men's team, which consists of 17 players, wiil train daily from May 26 to June 4, followed by the 13 member women's team which will371 words
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Article147 1973-04-25 18 Goteborg, Sweden, Wednesday. Aust r a 1 i a's second-seeded Rod Laver yesterday outwitted South African Bob Maud 6-3, 6-4 in the men's singles at the second day of the "A" group round of the world championship of tennis. urth -seeded American Cliff Richey won over Rhodesia's147 words
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Article163 1973-04-25 18 Eastbourne (England,) Wednesday. The New Zealand cricketers failed to take full advantage of a Sine start to their opening tour match against Derrick Robin's XI here yesterday when they were d!smissed for 250 after making '116 before lunch for only one wicket. However it163 words
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Article, Illustration346 1973-04-25 18 Dennis Chia - By Dennis Chia Saint Andrew's "A" marched into the final of the National Schools rugby championship when it trounced Anglo-Chinese 44-0 in the semi-final at Dover Road yesterday. With that victory the Saints have all three teams in the finals to be held nextPictures by Steven Lee - 346 words
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Article282 1973-04-25 18 Koh Eng Kian of St. Joseph's Instituton warded off several menacing attacks from Tanglin Technical's Low Chee Kiong to enter the finals of the Schools National Judo championship at Bar'tley School yesterday. However, his team-mate Fel'x Tseng failed to contain ferocious Tan Seow Yew282 words
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Page 18 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous158 1973-04-25 18 BADMINTON: NTUC In-ter-union finals (SBA Hall 8 p.m.). ATHLETICS Thomson Secondary School meet (Farrer Park, 2 p.m.). JUDO National schools c'ships finals (Chung Hwa Girls' School). SOCCER—FAS Div. 1: Tampines Rovers v Hamilton, Hotel S'pura v Vigilante (Jalan Besar stadium, 5.30 and 7.30 p.m.) Div. 3; Rajaji v Ocean (Farrer158 words
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Article, Illustration204 1973-04-25 19 From Blue Peter in Penang Dallas Cowboy, a course scratching last Sunday, showed that there was nothing amiss with him when he did a splendid gallop here this morning. With a riding boy in the saddle the Head Hunter five-year-old ran 3f in 37 2/5, finishing204 words
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1303 1973-04-25 19 Angeline Asher - By Angeline Asher Twenty three records were broken in the Serangoon Secondary School's 38th annual athletic meet at Cedar Girls Secondary School's ground yesterday. The "C" Division boys and girls deserved all the credit for their efforts. The boys established four new records and1,303 words
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Article, Illustration699 1973-04-25 19 NANCY KOH - IT'S A WOMAN'S WORLD with NANCY KOH Goodness knows why, but it does seem that girls take to horses better than boys. At the Buklt Timah Saddle Club, which is the best of the three horse-riding schools in the Republic, the girls certainly "outride"699 words
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Article477 1973-04-25 19 Amsterdam, Wednesday Holland's Ajax Amsterdam, the World and European soccer champion, know that one blunder tonight against Real Madrid could end its reign. Ajax, seeking to win the European Cup for the third successive season, won only 2-1 when the teams met in Amsterdam two weeks477 words
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Article50 1973-04-25 19 Central League Hanshin Tigers 3 Yomiuri Giants 1; Hiroshima Carp 6 Yakult Atoms 2; Chunichi Dragons vs Taiyo Whales (ppd. rain). Pacific League Lotte Orions 7 Kintetsu Buffaloes 3: Taiheiyo Club Lions 4 Hankyu Braves 0; Nankai Hawks vs Nittaku Homes Plyers (ppd. rain). United Press International-50 words
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Article41 1973-04-25 19 London, Wednesday Eddie Charlton of Australia won the first seven frames against Britain's Ray Reardon when the final of the world prefsslonal snooker championship started here yesterday. Scores in the opening session: 74-31, 70-17, •3-21. 72-28, 68-60. 65-4, 71-45.41 words
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Article, Illustration188 1973-04-25 19 Tanglin I powered its way to the top of the Singapore Squash Rackets Association's "B" grade inter club league ladder at the Holland road camp last night. It defeated a strong SAFSA team 4-0 to top the table at the end of the first half of188 words
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Article249 1973-04-25 19 Port of Spain, Wednesday.—Australia and the West Indies begin the last two days of their dreary fifth Test here today, with only statistical interest now left in a game already abandoned by dejected cricket fans. When rain stopped play on Monday, the West Indies was 193249 words
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Article91 1973-04-25 19 Nagoya, Wednesday.—Five time British Open champion Peter Thomson will face South African Gary Player and a strong field in defense of his 1972 championship in the 30,000,000 yen (US$113,000) Chunichi Crowns international golf tournament, which starts tomorrow. Thomson, winner of the event in 1969, shot subpar91 words
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Article69 1973-04-25 19 Epsom, England, Wednesday. The odds against /QospUl Hiil winning the Epsom Derby classic on June 6 were cut from 33-1 to 16-1 after the colt won the Blue Riband Trial Stakes here yesterday. Oospill Hll, ridden by Geoff Lewis, started at 6-1 and won impressively by69 words
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Article34 1973-04-25 19 NBA playoff standings (Division finals best of seven) EAST W L PCT. New York 3 1 .750 Boston 1 3 .250 WEST Los Ange. 3 1 .750 Gojden St 1 3 .25034 words
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Article424 1973-04-25 19 London, Wednesday. Crystal Palace was rele gated from Division One of the English football league, and Brighton and Hove Albion lost its place in Division Two when they were defeated in league games last night. An injury time goal sent Crystal Palace crashing to a424 words
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Back Page WEDNESDAY
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220 1973-04-25 20 More than 200 actors many of them amateurs have been suggested to play the role of tough US General Douglas Mac Arthur 'in a film "Mac Arthur." Retired Army Brigadier Frank McCarthy, who was a director of the award winning Patton, said he220 words
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Article44 1973-04-25 20 A tornado struck a rural schoolhouse in Mississippi yesterday while the children were participating in a tornado drill. At least 15 of them were taken to hospitals. The tornado touched down as a line of heavy thunderstorms roared through the area.44 words
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Article37 1973-04-25 20 A wife appeared in a Fijian court at Labasa after hitting a sheriff's officer with a broom and crying: "You always take my husband off to prison." She was given a sixmonth Jail term.37 words
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Article312 1973-04-25 20 Derrick Tay - By Derrick Tay While the greatest doctors and scientists of the world may be stumped in their search for the cure of the common cold, I know many people who apparently have known the cure for many years. At least, you'd think they knew312 words
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Article, Illustration59 1973-04-25 20 Elected Taiwan's Pop Queen at the age of 20, ju Yam Wei couldn't have asked for anything more. Basking in the limelight and enjoying every minute of it, she took a reprieve from her home-grown familiarity to sing at the Cockpit Hotel. To keep fit, Yam WeiPicture by Michael Kwan - 59 words
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Article140 1973-04-25 20 0 TODAY is Wednesday, r April 25, the 115 th day of t 1973 with 250 to follow. J THE MOON: In its last e quarter. e THE MORNING STARS: ii Mercury, Mars and Jupiter, e THE EVENING STARS: Venus and Saturn. Those born on this date are under140 words
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Article75 1973-04-25 20 AH FOOK: I'll have to cut down my supper dates. Because the quantity for a 50-cent bowl of Hokkien mee has decreased, my girl friends now insist on having two bowls instead of the usual one. They're causing a hole in my pocket. MEI LIN: Either all your75 words
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Article28 1973-04-25 20 Police handed out 1,200,000 fines for traffic offences In Madrid last year. This was an average of two fines for every motorist in the city.28 words
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Advertisement247 1973-04-25 20 Insurance and Problems When it comes to insurance, think Public Life because they think enough about you to think differently. After all, your problems are different from someone else's. And different problems require different answers That's exactly why you need Public Life because they really care for you. really care247 words
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Miscellaneous424 1973-04-25 20 5 Singapore 3-00 Opening and Sakapur Sireh (M) 3.25 Diary of Events (M) 3.30 Where the Heart Is 3.45 Persembahan Ku featuring: Rachman Shariff (Rpt) 4.05 Days of Our Lives 4.45 Close 6.00 Opening and Lucky Dip 6.10 What Others Say (E) 6 30 News in Brief 6.45 Curiosity Shop424 words
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Miscellaneous669 1973-04-25 20 Trust your lucky star IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, ycu are well suited to any kind of work which throws you into close contact with people. You possess an in-bcrn sympathy with other people's emotional reactions and responses, and an innate understanding of whatever position or situation causes people669 words
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