New Nation, 8 May 1973
1973-05-08
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Title Section18 1973-05-08 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Tuesday evening, May 8, 1973 No. 709 Price 15 cents SINGAPORE TUESDAY, MAY 8, 197318 words
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Article189 1973-05-08 1 in thin trading share prices declined marginally for the first 45 minutes this morning on the Stock Exchange of Malaysia and Singapore. BUSINESS DONE: Development Bank of Singapore (1) 4.80, (5) 4.70, (11) 4.68, (1) 4.72. (1) 4.74, (2) 4.76. Sime Darby (31) 6.00, (17) 5.95, (1)189 words
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Article57 1973-05-08 1 Wellington, Tuesday New Zealand's governing Labour Party today elected Its first Maori president when Mr. Charles Bennett, 59, defeated two others at the party's annual conference here. Mr. Bennett was New Zealand High Commissioner to the former Federation of Malaya from 1959 to 1963. He has57 words
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Article13 1973-05-08 1 Police reported 90 accidents yesterday. One. was fatal and five serious.13 words
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Article, Illustration160 1973-05-08 1 Bharathi Mohan - By Bharathi Mohan It may be too late when the danger is finally realised. For this bus shelter at Thomson Road (right) is in a very "unsteady" position. Sooner or later, it is feared that the roof may collapse right on top of scores of commuters160 words
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Article32 1973-05-08 1 New Delhi, Tuesday—The death toll in a scorching heat wave in the sandswept plains of central and north India mounted to 40 yesterday as temperatures continued to rise.32 words
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Article523 1973-05-08 1 New denial by White House Washington, Tuesday The White House yesterday denied flatly that President Nixon had anything to do with the Watergate scandal but agreed to appoint an independent prosecutor to investigate the case. The denial, the most categorical ever issued by the White House,523 words
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Article266 1973-05-08 1 Reuter Beirut, Tuesday The army took over internal security throughout Lebanon under a state of emergency last night as renewed fighting with the Palestinian commandos erupted in and around Beirut. An army communique said there had been mortar and rocket shelling in all parts of theReuter - 266 words
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232 1973-05-08 1 Reuter New York, Tuesday.—The Washington Post was today awarded a Pulitzer Prize for public service for the way its staff dug out the Watergate bugging scandal. Two of Its reporters, Mr. Carl Bernstein. 29. and Mr. Bob Woodward. 30, were recognised for theReuter - 232 words
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Article391 1973-05-08 1 Hideouts of four syndicates raided CID detectives are closing in on four pickpockets syndicates which are believed to be active in different districts in Singapore. The syndicates, with about 20 members each, are said to be responsible for the recent spate of pickpocket and snatch thefts391 words
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Advertisement57 1973-05-08 1 r Hjmonta carpet]" ILv I 'As 1 f'NCt. 1833 r>P* BI'JV L Sole Aqents '"S. ~L S'PCX >V Ny ?.»soui i a<w road s %<>apoh! iif t •481*9& Hong Kong Sunday Monday Tuesday >Afednesday W Thursday Tw Friday Saturday We never forget how important you are. JAPAN AIR LINES Anson57 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous21 1973-05-08 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook for today from 1 p.m. to 6 p.in.—Scattered showers with thunder in late afternoon. See Page 221 words
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Article, Illustration59 1973-05-08 2 Prime Minister Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, accompanied by his wife (left), is greeted by an official of the Japanese Foreign Ministry on arrival at Osaka International airport yesterday. Mr. Lee is scheduled to meet Japanese Prime Minister Mr. Kakuei Tanaka and attend the christening ceremony of a59 words
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Article137 1973-05-08 2 Singapore will send a 25-member trade mission to Japan on June 3. This mission is jointly organised by the Singapore Manufacturers' Association and the Export Promotion Unit of the Finance Ministry. Encik Ridzwan Dzafir, director oi Department of Trade, Finance Ministry, will head the137 words
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Article37 1973-05-08 2 The Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Sdcial Affairs, Mr. Chan Chee Seng will be guest of honour at the Singapore Buddhists Joint Vesak Celebration on May 17 at the Singapore Conference Hall at 2 p.m.37 words
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Article285 1973-05-08 2 Douglas Chan - 'Don't keep us in the dark' plea By Douglas Chan The Singapore Tontine and Chit Funds Association today called on the Government to declare whether new groups could be formed by chit fund companies which have been granted licences to continue operations. Mr. Tan Han285 words
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Article340 1973-05-08 2 Pauline Khng - By Pauline Khng An official of the International Transport Workers Federation has urged the Singapore government not to allow its "proud flag to be prostituted" by unscrupulous shipowners. Speaking at the opening session of the Asian Seafarers' Conference held at Hilton Hotel, the general secretary340 words
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Article54 1973-05-08 2 The Minister for the Economy, Mr. Pham Kim Ngoc who gave a special interview to New Nation before he left for home on Saturday is a Minister of the Republic of Vietnam and not the Minister for the Economy of North Vietnam as stated in yesterday's paper.54 words
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336 1973-05-08 2 The Singapore shipbuilding and repairing industry netted $360 million last year marking a revenue growth of 20 per cent over 1971. This was disclosed by Mr. K.K. Ching, outgoing president of the Singapore Association of Shipbuilders and Repairers at the annual general meeting held recently.336 words
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Article228 1973-05-08 2 Social and welfare organisations have been urged to evaluate their services to meet the needs of the community. This call was made by the president of the Singapore Council of Social Services, Mr. Ee Peng Liang at the annual congress meeting of the Salvation Army recently. He228 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement238 1973-05-08 2 In touch with the Dutch 19th April 10th May, 1973 At The SINGAPORE HILTON Sample the Dutch specials at the Harbour Grill LUNCHEON 12.00 3.00 p.m. Buffet Lunch $11.00 for unlimited food and drinks DINNER 7.00 11.00 p.m. Ala carte Featuring the best of Dutch cuisine Food items specially flown238 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous130 1973-05-08 2 weather! Temperatures in world cities yesterday Hong Kong 30-26C Kuala Lumpur 32-22C Manila 35-26C Tokyo 22-12C Jakarta 32-25C Taipeh 31-22C Seoul 20-18C Bangkok 36-25C Naha 28-22C London 13-7C Paris 13-8C Moscow 19-12C New York 21-9C San Francisco 21-7C Sydney 27-14C Adelaide 17-13C Singapore Singapore's weather for the 24 hours to130 words
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Miscellaneous290 1973-05-08 2 HRPPEmncs wh today° n An exhibition by ARTIST A reception will be held THOMAS YEO is on at the by the Australian Senior National Library from 5.30 Trade Commissioner, Mr. p.m. H.C. Sargent, at the High The SAF will carry out Commission's show room. LIVE-FIRING EXERCISES Clemenceau Avenue, at 7.30290 words
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Miscellaneous315 1973-05-08 2 Quiz object No. 262 Quiz prize goes to student Last Thursday's quiz photograph showed three Japanese sake cups. The first prize of $15 goes to Master David Chua Thai Chong, a student, of Peirce Drive. His entry was the first correct one opened by the Editor last night. The next315 words
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5386 1973-05-08 3 The Ministry of Education has announced the results of the Associated Board of the Royai Schools of Music Theory Examination, 1973. The successful candidates are: D In brackets means a pass with distinction. GRADE V: Abraham Mary, Aik Yew Goh, Ameen Abetha, Andrade5,386 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement114 1973-05-08 3 WILLIAM has solved his problem at SillS \f V «T. X. There is no problem th tailoring that can't be solved at Vashi's. With so many years of experience in the trade, good results are achieved every time. Suits can be custom tailored from 595.00; trousers made-to-measure at S 19.50114 words
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Advertisement121 1973-05-08 3 I Hi? 7 Every Seiko watch is built to standards so rigid (tolerances of within only 0.*****6 mm, for instance) that only the most sophisticated scientific instruments and micrometrically accurate equipment could hope to meet them. And only by making every part of every watch (and doing 300 checks from,121 words
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In Person
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Article, Illustration816 1973-05-08 4 Anniversary to remember Colourful items put up at Kim Seng Community Centre A HIGH-powered 13member Youth SubCommittee of the Kim Seng Community Centre led by its chairman, MR. MUI SING PENG put up a programme to remember at their anniversary celebration. DR. ONG LEONG BOON, the Member of Parliament for816 words
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Advertisement188 1973-05-08 4 Visit our Ultra Modern new store at supreme House V -r. m mm Emm* <• iS!. ii ft ftfti I They have a way of shortening the week. Whatever the week brings, Weekenders know how to erase the problems. Ready or not, they tell you it's time to relax. It188 words
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Advertisement178 1973-05-08 4 Mr. Chow Leong Choy, When it comes to suits cutting for style and fashion. Come to Leong Tailor for sheer perfection. G-26, Overseas Union Shopping Centre, Collyer Quay, Singapore 1. PROBLEMS WITH YOUR HEARING? as When you're hard of hearing you easily miss parts of the m«ug» philips hearing aids178 words
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Article559 1973-05-08 5 Fears for his safety UPI, Reuter Mexico City, Tuesday Fears mounted yesterday for the safety of US Consul General Mr. Terrence Leonhardy as his abductors, reportedly making new demands, went back on a pledge to free him when Mexico released 30 political prisoners. The 30UPI, Reuter - 559 words
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Article111 1973-05-08 5 Belfast, Tuesday. Police south of the border renewed their hunt yesterday against the IRA in areas along the Northern Ireland border. In Dublin, six of 10 IRA suspects arrested over the weekend appeared in a special court on a variety of charges. One was111 words
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Article, Illustration76 1973-05-08 5 A military parade highlighted Israel's 25th a n n i v e rsary celebrations on Monday. Hundreds of thousands of Israelis and visiting tourists watched the armed forces display, the first staged in five years and the strongest ever. The first plane In the flypast was aUPI picture - 76 words
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Article83 1973-05-08 5 Moscow, Tuesday. President Nixon's special adviser, Dr. Henry Kissinger, held a third round of talks with Kremlin leaders yesterday on matters believed to centre on Communist Party chief Mr. Leonid Brezhnev's visit to Washington next month. Secrecy on the topics under discussion was maintained, but it83 words
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Article38 1973-05-08 5 Hong Kong, Tuesday. The head of the US Liaison Office to Peking, Mr. David Bruce arrived here last night. He will stay in the colony for five days before leaving for China by train.38 words
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Article194 1973-05-08 5 Reuter London, Tuesday Britain warned yesterday it would send in warships to repel armed attacks on its trawlers fishing in disputed waters around Iceland if necessary. Foreign Secretary Sir Alec Douglas-Home sounded the warning as he expressed disappointment in Parliament that the latest round ofReuter - 194 words
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Article452 1973-05-08 5 UPI, Reuter Phnom Penh, Tuesday Fighting moved away from the capital as military sources reported that besieging communist units were dispersing from the region. Military sources said the latest major action flared yesterday on the bank of the Mekong River near the smouldering shell ofUPI, Reuter - 452 words
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Advertisement407 1973-05-08 5 WHAT AN ECONOMY SEAT SHOULD BE. 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, and more shinroom. WHAT AIRUNE FOOD SHOULD BE. On407 words
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Article536 1973-05-08 6 Israel has turned 25. By a continuous exertion of national stamina and will-power, it has belied all predictions of doom and not only survived the massive threats against its integrity since 1948 but also built up a progressive economy and a stable political system. The536 words
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Article29 1973-05-08 6 by ISPY Shares worth $1.7 million held in companies in South Africa are to be withdrawn by Derby Corporation over the shabby treatment of African workers.29 words
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Article, Illustration1236 1973-05-08 6 GERALD de CRUZ - GERALD de CRUZ There are many lessons to be drawn from the Watergate scandal. The one I wish to discuss is the danger of an elite without a sense of responsibility to the country as a whole1,236 words
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Letters
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Article287 1973-05-08 6 K.R.L. WONGSANTH - K.R.L. WONGSANTH Ambassador of the Khmer Republic, Singapore 10. Thank you very much for having published in your esteemed newspaper my last letter straightening the record for your readers. I read with interest your Educational Broadsheet on Cambodia, now the Khmer Republic, and would like to congratulate287 words
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Article125 1973-05-08 6 LAURENCE CHAN - LAURENCE CHAN I refer to the letter from Mr. A.M. Chua about his concern and compassion for the suffering old man who lost his grip. I feel it would be better to note down the particulars of the offending driver or conductor and bringing them to the125 words
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Article54 1973-05-08 6 LAWRENCE S.H. LOH - LAWRENCE S.H. LOH Public Relations Officer, Singapore Police Force, Singapore, 1. I refer to the letter headlined Congestion at Bukit Timah (NN, April 21). We wish to inform your correspondent that a traffic policeman has been directing traffic at the Bukit Timah Circus during peak hours54 words
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Article68 1973-05-08 6 ALFRED LOH - ALFRED LOH Why not the three bus companies make a study to provide more buses for some bus services during busy hours? Often, there are vacant buses of one service and overcrowded buses of the other service. To improve the transportation problem, I hope the three bus68 words
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Article211 1973-05-08 6 HONG LIM EK - LIM EK HONG Ag. Controller of Immigration. Singapore, 6. Please refer to the letter from Bapa Anglcat (NN, April 7). Investigations carried out revealed that the incident as related by Bapa Anglcat occurred on Saturday, 17 March 73. As It was during the school holiday period, there211 words
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Advertisement215 1973-05-08 6 Write to The Editor, New Nation. Locked Hag 15, GPO, Singapore, 1. 99th ANNIVERSARY ONCE-A-YEAR TEXTILES' DEPT. UP GERMAN RIEDINGER PTO DOUBLE KNIT $29 90 8.00 GERMAN PLAIN COLOURS DOUBLE KNIT $16 50 8.90 SWISS EMBD COTTON 140 CMS $49.90 $10.00 < SWISS FANCY LINEN 140 CMS $9 90 GERMAN215 words
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Page 6 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous35 1973-05-08 6 m mm 75 r 4 s 1 m m WA WM > m w. m *> m m. Jt a. ft ri i m mpm. .V> £4%y 'OBVIOUSLY ANOTHER LEGITIMATE REACTION BY OUR SEVERELY PROVOKED HERO COMRADES!'35 words
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Article, Illustration1668 1973-05-08 7 Tan Chung Lee - Teaching the kids is no more just a nanny's job... —By Tan Chung Lee Until 1965 children in kindergarten were all taught by trial and error. No formal methods were used. The teacher taught only what she felt she should teach. The drill method was usually1,668 words
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376 1973-05-08 7 The "reorganisation" of kindergartens initiated by the Ministry of Education in 1965 has wiped out quite a few anomalies in the field of pre-school education. The three experimental centres which implemented the Ministry's new programme in toto have proved to be very successful in fact376 words
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Article, Illustration868 1973-05-08 7 There is considerable difference In the way various kindergartens are run in Singapore. Sunnyway and Nanya n g kindergartens cater for children of the upper middle and higher income groups. Their rates of $680 a year or $65 a month at Sunnyway and, $480868 words
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Advertisement54 1973-05-08 7 Open Heart If you appreciate beauty and truth... The chances are you will like the Vulcain Open Heart. With its 'see through' design there is nothing *o hide Except its superbly handcrafted Swiss movements. Be exclusive! Fascinate others as you will be fascinated by this truly fascinating timepiece. Available at54 words
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Australian Pumps and Metering Equipment Display
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Article359 1973-05-08 8 In three S-East Asian nations South-East Asians will have the opportunity to see the latest pomps and metering equipment from Australia at Australian Trade Commissioner Showroom displays to be held this month. Timed to take place within four days of each other, the displays will359 words
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Article, Illustration57 1973-05-08 8 A Duplex diaphragm metering pump with pneumatic stroke control made by Wallace and Tiernan of Artarman, New South Wales, is one of the exhibitors at the Australian Pump and Metering Equipment Display. The pump has proved to be a boon to many industrialists in Australia and is expected57 words
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Article, Illustration190 1973-05-08 8 Here is a list of companies and the products they will put on display at the Australian Pumps and Metering Equipment Display from tomorrow to Friday: Samco Strong Machinery Pte. Ltd., centrifugal pumps, diaphragm pumps, selfpriming fire fighting pumps; Finsbury Sales and Service (S.A.) Pte. Ltd.,190 words
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Article432 1973-05-08 9 The Sewell high pressure trailer pumping unit may be used for many types of high pressure applications, which include drain cleaning, sewer cleaning, hydrostatic testing, insulator washing, earthmoving, equipment cleaning, building and, plant cleaning, ft re fighting, garbage truck, ship railway truck and abattoir cleaning.432 words
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Article, Illustration172 1973-05-08 9 Message from Mr. H.C. Sargent, Australian senior Trade Commissioner: "Australia has depended, among other things, on pumping and metering equipment for her dramatic economic progress, firstly in harnessing its limited water resources and later in developing its mining and manufacturing industries. Australia's pump manufacturing172 words
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206 1973-05-08 9 Pump manufacturers in Australia have formed The Australian Pump Manufacturers' Association with the basic objective of members assisting each other and contributing to the development of the industry for the benefit of users and makers of pumps. Members of APMA who are206 words
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Article, Illustration85 1973-05-08 9 The Samco Strong Machinery Pte. Ltd. of Victoria, Australia makes a wide range of pumps and through its agents, Wan Choy Wan of Maritime Building, Singapore, will exhibit its products at the Australian Pumps and Metering Eq u i pment Display at the Australian Trade Commissioner's Showroom85 words
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Advertisement133 1973-05-08 8 There's a davey mini jet pressure system to revolutionise your pressurised water supply. Davey 750,1000,1400 and 1800 Self Priming, Prime Jet Pumps and Water Pressure Systems. 5 Deep Well Prime Jet. m Pnme Jet 1000 Pressure System Shallow Well Prime Jet. MINI JET 450 600 MAXI JET 750 Water pressure133 words
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Advertisement164 1973-05-08 8 Australian pumps have to be dependable... come along and see. Australia has some of the most rugged conditions in the world. Pumps often have to operate in isolated areas and in great extremes of climate. Australia builds dependability into all kinds of pumps for industry, agriculture, mining, petroleum supply, chemical164 words
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Advertisement180 1973-05-08 9 ELECTRIC MOTOR Single phase pumps up to 1 1 2 h.p. have inbuilt thermal overload protection and come complete with plug and flex for immediate installation. The motors have been specially designed for Davey pumping equipment and are not just an adaptation. The motors are quiet, maintenance-free, will operate through180 words
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Advertisement397 1973-05-08 9 METERING PUMPS A full range of Metering Pumps to meet all Requirements in Agricultural and Industrial Applications. Manufactured By WALLACE TIERNAN Fully Represented By WILLIAM JACKS CO See us at the Australian Pumps and Metering Equipment Display. May 9th-May 11th 1973 at 4.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Got a pump397 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration986 1973-05-08 10 Allan Barker - THE f WATERGATE SCANDAL From Allan Barker Reuter The question that people all over the world are now asking is: Will President Nixon be impeached? Much will depend on the testimonies given by his former aides. An impeachment will be the darkest markReuter - 986 words
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Article, Illustration740 1973-05-08 10 Pakir Singh - Will Nixon face impea chment? By Pakir Singh Despite strenuous efforts at cover-up, the most incredible scandal has ripped open and it is likely that top-level misconduct will be conclusively established. The question that is now bugging the minds of observers and diplomats the world over is: Will Nixon be740 words
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1178 1973-05-08 10 Thomas Collins - From Thomas Collins Washington Post The news media are enjoying a feeling of satisfaction for the role they have played in focusing the nation's attention on the Watergate scandal, but they do not seem in a mood to gloat over the misfortunes of anWashington Post - 1,178 words
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Article596 1973-05-08 10 Marlene Cimons - From Marlene Cimons Washington Post The two new highest ranking women in the national organisations of the Republican and Democratic parties, traditionally divided by political philosophy, have found themselves sharing a singular emotion over at least one major issue: Watergate. Janet Johnston. who took over the No.Washington Post - 596 words
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TREND
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Article, Illustration516 1973-05-08 11 Paul Dacre - From Paul Dacre Melbourne Herald Her utterly ageless peasant's face is far from celestial but the small wrinkled woman sitting opposite me has been called a saint. Mother Teresa (right) a Yugoslav woman of 62 who works among the homeless, destituteMelbourne Herald - 516 words
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Article, Illustration224 1973-05-08 11 TAN CHUNG LEE - Uyoga TAN CHUNG LEE Last week we stopped at the sixth step of the Sun Pose. You were lying face down on the floor with elbows bent, stomach and buttocks raised. Step 7: Now bring your body flat on the floor, raise head, shoulders and224 words
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622 1973-05-08 11 London, Tuesday Britain seems certain to make changes to its controversial abortion law. A special Government committee is now winding up an extensive inquiry into the legislation, and is expected to report to the Social Services Minister, Sir Keith Joseph, within two622 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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352 1973-05-08 11 Florence Tan - REFINERY IS FIRM'S BIGGEST EAST OF SUEZ By Florence Tan Mobil refinery in Jurong has just completed its $126 million expansion programme which began in September 1971. Coupled with the original Investment of $65.6 million when Mobil went on stream in 1966, its total352 words
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237 1973-05-08 11 Federal Cables, Wires and Metal Manufacturing Berhad has accepted an offer to purchase 4.5 million shares of $1 each from United Malaysian Steel Mills for $7,875,000 or at $1.75 per share in cash. This represents 75 per cent of the paid237 words
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Article47 1973-05-08 11 I.A.C. (Holdings) made a group pre-tax profit of $.1.7 million for the year ended January 1973 against $813,477 for the previous year. After tax profits amounted to $890,901 against the previous $386,477. The company has recommended a final dividend of 12 per cent.47 words
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Article44 1973-05-08 11 Mr. Ong Fook Cheong, administrative manager of Hoechst Singapore, had just left for West Germany on a familiarisation tour with Farbwerke Hoechst AG, the parent company. Meanwhile Mr. Lee Chin Tiao, a chemical sales representative had returned from Hoechst Australia.44 words
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OVERSEAS STOCK EXCHANGE PRICES
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Article327 1973-05-08 11 United Press International Prices recovered from their intra-day lows yesterday but still were on the minus side in light trading on the New York Stock Exchange. According to Newton Zinder of E.F. Hutton, "we are still in a technical rally that has a little further to go." AtUnited Press International - 327 words
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Article201 1973-05-08 11 Closing prices (in francs) yesterday: Paribas 240 (236) Indochine 259 (242) Foncier 450 (445) Printemps 153.90 (153) C.OJT. 541 (544) Bull 76 (76) Royal Dutch 194.60 (195.10) Michelin 2365 (2375) C.PJ». 229 (228.50) Rhone 205.60 (217) Air 433.50 433.50) Philips 86.50 (88.20) Suea 394 (394) Citroen 101.50 (101) Pechlney201 words
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Article34 1973-05-08 11 Dow Jones averages on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday. 30 Industrials 950.71 (Off 3.16), 20 transport 185.24 (off 2 82), 15 utilities 108.45 (off 0.16), 65 stocks 295.77 (off 1.70).34 words
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Article239 1973-05-08 11 Kyodo Price on the Tokyo stock market lost their early gains in the morning session yesterday. The market opened firm on selective buying, prompted by improved business performances reported by many companies for the semi-annual or annual business term ended March 31. But prices marked time toward the closeKyodo - 239 words
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Article259 1973-05-08 11 Prices at 11.30 a.m. today (Australian time). Abaleen 10 12 Do opts 05 06 AOD 08 nil Allstate 12 15 Amad nil 06 Aurora 10 12 Do opts 01# 03 Aust Ant 16 17 Bamboo 05 0f» Beach nil 35 Bounty Oil 00# 01 Bridge 15 17 Castlereagh 06#259 words
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Article79 1973-05-08 11 This service is from the Union Bank of Switzerland. Closing prices (in Swiss francs) on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday. —60 UBS 4010 SBC 3S85 —100 Credit Suisse 3380 —100 Swissair B. 605 Swiss Reinsurance 2450 Winterthur B. 1850 5 Zurich Insurance 6750ex —1050 Juvena B. 2410 Nestle B.79 words
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Article, Illustration178 1973-05-08 11 Last week's slight improvement on the Stock Exchange of Malaysia and Singapore was not sustained as sellers returned yesterday to bring the Straits Times Industrial Ordinary share index down by 12.91 points to 320.32. The decline, indicated that confidence has not fully returned resulting in bursts of selling178 words
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SHOPPING
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Article, Illustration780 1973-05-08 12 rpODAY, more than ever before, onthe job performance and productivity make the difference between a profit and loss for a business. Productivity is geared by the employees' efficiency which is mirrorred by his moods. And your profit reflects their efficiency. Employees are constantly subject to tensions780 words
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Advertisement368 1973-05-08 12 f<£a M «n I Wf v *1*42! Insist on a Guarantee Card Guaranteed for one full year. CAII for a free demonstration at our showroom today -r "N*1.) Get the Knit Knack on the BROTHER AUTO-L Knit with the speed of a hundrec* an<^s Knit all J your domestic needs368 words
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Advertisement131 1973-05-08 12 a -V $af sna Ap r The Modern Cobbler For All Your Shoes 7 Repair. Auto Magic Shoo Smytoo TTmmfcni CyMln at counter tr basement. SUPREME MOUSE. PENANG UOAO. SINGAPORE. 9 Students Who Go Overseas! Too n• 4 OVERCOAT QUILTS SCARVES Woollen pullover CARDIGANS UNDERWEAR CLOVES JUMPER WINTER PYJAMAS. Comm....131 words
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Advertisement112 1973-05-08 12 as liziniiii 60 HOURS BACKGROUND MUSIC WITHOUT REPETITION Rowe international, inc. A SUBSIDIARY OF TRIANGLE INDUSTRIES, INC 75 Troy Hills Road. Whippany, New Jersey ***** 1500 Union Avenue. S. E Grand Rapids. Michigan ATI AC IKin PA «8-iao U jlti storey cap hw Ml LMO OUUINU vA/ blding Singapore i112 words
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Advertisement281 1973-05-08 12 4 MOTOROLA CHANNEL ED SOUND FOUR GOLDEN VOICE SPEAKERS Something N £7se /n Sound on, XWheelsS A NEW listening experience you'll never forget MOTOROLA 8-track, 4-channel Stereo car tape player and also plays 2-channel tapes. I 2 pes. 4-channel Cartridge Tapes I worth $35/- for every set purchase. TRURUS inTEßnnnonni281 words
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Advertisement1229 1973-05-08 13 1 IpOl 1 TWO-STOREY SEMI-DETACHED BUNGALOW FABER HILL Furnished 4 bedrtooms with large garden. Available for immediate occupation $l,800/-p.m. o.n.o. FOR PARTICULARS, RING *****/9 SINGAPORE. MOUNT SINAI near new American school, detached, 2-storey, furnished bungalow, 4 airconditioned bedrooms, servant's room. Principals Only. Phone: *****2 ext. 222. CAVANAGH COURT FULLY furnished,1,229 words
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Advertisement449 1973-05-08 13 PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY Office requires 1 intelligent lody typist 18 21 yearns old for General Office duties. No experience necessary. Good prospect for upgrading to Secretary or Office Assistant after completion of 1 yeor's service. Please apply stating salary required and photograph (nonreturnable) to Mew Nation Box M2343 S'pore. IMMEDIATE449 words
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Advertisement417 1973-05-08 13 3 THINKING OF PRESENTS? Think Otchids; Gift boxes to U.K. addresses from $34, European addresses from $39, Australia from $50. Aii 4 Freight Orchids Company. Tel: *****7 S'pore. FOR THAT JEWELLERY The Epitome of Elegance ond fine craftsmanship that will always be admired. Call at Tin Sing Goldsmiths Pte. Ltd.417 words
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Advertisement154 1973-05-08 13 FOR NEW RANGE OF Subaru 1400 series, please ring: *****9 or call at: Ng Keong Car Troders Private Limited 454, Balestier Road, S'pore 12, for a test drive. 1966/1967 BMW 1800 Michellh tyres, metallic paint, top condition, $4,200/-. Phone: *****8 for appointment. RELIABLE CARS AT REALISTIC PRICES LOW DOWN PAYMENTS154 words
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Article, Illustration825 1973-05-08 14 commc TO GRIPS A party of expert Chinese martial artists including the duo who created their own fighting form called "San Cheen Do" have been scheduled to demonstrate their lethal skills in Beirut and London. David Kee Yong Bow, 40, and Teo Choon Teck,825 words
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Article76 1973-05-08 14 London, Tuesday—Plans are being made for a 10,000-mile (about 16,000 kilometres) motor rally to coincide with next year's World Cup soccer finals in West Germany. This would be 6000 miles (about 9,600 kilometres) less than the distance covered in the comparable rally held Just before the 197076 words
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251 1973-05-08 14 Seoul, Tuesday. More than 100-tae kwon-do exponents from 16 countries will fight in the first World championships of the Ko-rean-originated martial art to be held here from May 25 to 27. The United States alone will send three teams of six competitors.251 words
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Article101 1973-05-08 14 Bangkok. Tuesday.—Final matches of the sixth Asian amateur boxing championships will be fought in 11 weight divisions tonight here, with Thailand virtually assured of winning the championships' Vajiralongkorn Cup. Eight of the host country's 10 boxers who reached the semi-flnals last night successfully fought their way into101 words
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Article128 1973-05-08 14 Tokyo, Tuesday Leaders of a visiting Chinese mission yesterday indicated China would agree to rejoin International Sport Federations if Taiwan were considered as representing a province of the Mainland, Kyodo News Agency said. On this condition, China wouid not demand that Taiwan be expelled from the128 words
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Article64 1973-05-08 14 Tokyo, Tuesday. A Japanese promoter said yesterday former European heavyweight boxing champion Juergen Blin of West Germany was expected to have either a title or nontitle bout in Tokyo in September. Mr. Akira Hida, president of the prime organisation, said, however, Blin's opponent had not yet been64 words
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Article28 1973-05-08 14 Buenos Aires, Tuesday—Chile beat Argentina 3-2 In their Davis Cup American zone south section tennis final here yesterday and now meet the United States or Mexico.28 words
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Article505 1973-05-08 14 Reuter Canterbury, Tuesday. The New Zealand cricketers were reduced to a lowly 67 for five by Kent and in danger of following-on at the close of the second day of their three day match here yesterday. The performance was the New Zealanders' first serious setbackReuter - 505 words
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Article317 1973-05-08 14 London, Tuesday—Cardiff City made sure of staying in Division Two of the English soccer league when they held F.A. Cup winners Sunderland to a 1-1 home draw last night. Cardiff's survival left Huddersfield relegated from the first division last year, doomed to join Brighton in the slide317 words
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405 1973-05-08 14 Nancy Koh - By Nancy Koh Victoria School and Chung Cheng High proved their supremacy in table tennis when they retained the "A" Boys and Girls titles respectively at Tanjong Katong yesterday. Both schools, which proudly boast of state trainees on their squads, packed too much flre405 words
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Article214 1973-05-08 14 Dennis Chia - By Dennis Chia The Singapore American School's Elementary Eagles basketball team will be experimenting with a fourday Invitational tournament at King's Road from May 15 to 18. For a start, seven top local primary schools will be invited to play against the Eagles. The whole tournament214 words
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Article31 1973-05-08 14 Tokyo, Tuesday The Soviet Union women's volleyball team defeated the Japanese national team 8-15, 17-15, 15-11, 15-12 here yesterday in the first of their six goodwill matches in Japan.31 words
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Miscellaneous235 1973-05-08 14 NEW NATION CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Bottle size. 6 Vacation site. 10 Urban overcast. 14 Word with story or berth. 15 Egg-shaped. 16 Desire. 17 Variety of quartz. 18 Fragrance. 20 Speck. 21 Beginner. 23 Sinner's abode. 25 Amuse. 26 Where Salem is. 28 Canea's Island. 30 Wand. 31 Memorable movie235 words
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Article, Illustration447 1973-05-08 15 Follow the horses marked with a Brifadier Jim led Into the straight but was beaten at the distance. Warpath and Jet Dragon forged ahead, with Pacific Palace closing in. Pacific Palace hit the front close home to win by a length from Warpath. Jet Dragon finished third. immmimmih447 words
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Article, Illustration315 1973-05-08 15 By Blue Peter Mach Two did a smart gallop at Bukit Timah this morning. Ridden by Laurie Johnson the Rovalgo four-year-old sprinted fluently over 3f iji 36 4/5. The going was good. Grecian Temple (Des Coleman) was full of running at the endPicture by Steven Lee - 315 words
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Article456 1973-05-08 15 Sydney, Tuesday Massive security precautions by Indian police are believed to have foiled a planned attack on Australia's Davis Cup team by pro-Pakistan Black September terrorists, a journalist accompanying the team reported yesterday. Alan Trengrove, covering the Eastern Zone final in Madras for the Daily Telegraph,456 words
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Article160 1973-05-08 15 Louisville, Kentucky, Tuesday. Secretariat, the record-shattering Kentucky Derby winner, was flown yesterday to Baltimore, Maryland, where he will race in the Preakness May 19 at Pimlico in his quest to become the first triple crown winner since Citation in 1948 Sham, the second-place finisher in the160 words
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Article86 1973-05-08 15 Far Hills, New Jersey. Tuesday.—The third largest field in the history of the US Open golf championship —3679—has filed entry for the 1973 event scheduled for Oakmont Country Club, Oakmont, Pennsylvania. June 14-17. There are 2554 professionals and 1125 amateurs entered this year. The 33 exempt86 words
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Article236 1973-05-08 15 Belgrade, Tuesday. China has issued a "very serious request" that Yugo slav sports officials prevent Taiwan's participation in the first World swimming and water polo championships next Autumn, Sports Federation sources said yesterday. The sources said Yugoslavia may use US diplomatic channels to ask236 words
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Miscellaneous92 1973-05-08 15 DR. KILDARE by Ken Bald I askep IF you're a doctor... a REAL BONA FIDE MEDICAL. DOCTOR? '$k t Lu f A m i r 4^ M iv: W i +.r TWm IflLr S 1S J > 10 2 4 ,1 RIP KIRBY by John Prentice and Fred Dickenson 9^s*92 words
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Miscellaneous88 1973-05-08 15 •im: SOCCER: SGSFL Div 2: PWD v VC (P. Park); PARC "A" v Customs (Bk. Chermin); Armed Forces v TTSH (P. Park); Div. 3: Telecoms v Fire Brigade (Geylang); STU v VC "A" (F. Park); SC "A" v Forces "E" (F. Park); NTUC Inter-Union: SATU v SPEU (Farrer Park); Friendly:88 words
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423 1973-05-08 16 By George Short The fortunes spent in a giant auction of paintings and sculptures in New York show that works of art have emerged has one of the world's most stable forms of currency. The four-day sale of 354 impressionist and modern423 words
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Article162 1973-05-08 16 TODAY Is Tuesday, May 8, the 128 th day of 1973 with 237 to follow. THE MOON: Approaching Its first quarter. THE MORNING STARS: Mercury, Mars and Jupiter. THE EVENING STARS: Venus and Saturn. Those born on this date are under the sign of Taurus. Harry Truman, 33rd President162 words
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Article32 1973-05-08 16 A lioness escaped from a private New York zoo, mauled a horse and approached a young girl before being recaptured five hours later. She was frightened by a dog.32 words
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Article, Illustration45 1973-05-08 16 A pretty girl who loves watching pretty girls is Taiwanese singer Miss Huang Ping, 20. Right now she loves singing but her ambition is to enter the cellulloid world. Reading, cinema going and bowling are her hobbies. Picture by Picture by Michael KwanPicture by Michael Kwan - 45 words
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210 1973-05-08 16 The guests rose and lifted their glasses. But Brighton (England) city councillor Arthur King, 48, stayed seated and silent at the annual Mayoral luncheon. King's refusal to Join in the traditional toast to Queen Elizabeth brought a glass of wine pouring over210 words
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137 1973-05-08 16 A British resident of Hong Kong was sentenced to three months in Jail last week and fined HKSSOOQ ($2500.) for wrecking his neighbour's house. Ron Woodcraft, 61, and a resident of Hong Kong for 45 years, was found guilty of destroying the home137 words
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Article56 1973-05-08 16 MEI LIN: Marketing is becoming a nightmare for housewives these days with the prices of essential commodities soaring sky-high. AH FOOK: Yes, the shopkeepers are cashing in on wage increases awarded by the National Wages Council. One shopkeeper even told me"Why shouldn't we earn more when all the56 words
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Miscellaneous325 1973-05-08 16 5 Singapore I Opening Followed by For The Family (E> > Diary of Events (E) > Where The Heart Is > Our Music Makers: Featuring Shirley Fluery and Peggy Nicholas (E—Rpt) Peyton Place (Rpt) i Close. i Opening followed by Rifleman —The Stand In i News in Brief D 1325 words
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Miscellaneous450 1973-05-08 16 Trust your lucky star IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN TODAY, you possess a restless nature that frequently works to counteract the selfcontrol which you have managed to develop over the years. Such Inner strife doesn't do much to make yours the easiest of personalities to get along with; but it450 words
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Miscellaneous95 1973-05-08 16 RADIO 1.30 News Followed by Share Market Report 1.40 Lunch Date 2.00 This Time Forever 2.30 Health In the Home 2.45 Concert Hour 3.45 Listen with Mother 4.00 Tea Break 5.00 News Brief 5.03 Prog. Summary 5.10 Music on the Move 6.00 News Brief 6.03 Public Annct. 6.05 Dally Digest95 words
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