New Nation, 9 May 1973
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Title Section18 1973-05-09 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Wednesday evening, May 9, 1973 No. 710 Price 15 cents SINGAPORE WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 197318 words
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Article, Illustration849 1973-05-09 1 New liberal rules Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday Finance Minister Tun Tan Siew Sin made a surprise announcement in the Parliament yesterday ending the interchangeabllity arrangement for Malaysian and. Singapore dollars. He also declared that preparations would be made for the setting up of a separate Malaysian Stock849 words
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Article513 1973-05-09 1 Sunny Wee; Sonny Yap - 'Take all necessary steps to minimise inconvenience By Sunny Wee and Sonny Yap Singapore's business community today expressed "shock" over the Malaysian Government announcement to split the two currencies. They said that trade between the two countries would be adversely affected until August when the Singapore513 words
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453 1973-05-09 1 V.K. Chin - By V.K. Chin Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday Malaysia's decision to terminate the curr en c y interchangeability agreement with Singapore and to set up its own stock exchange cuts off a vital link between the two countries. The announcement made by Finance Minister453 words
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Article236 1973-05-09 1 The gunman, who lost his finger during a robbery at a house in Bedok 10 days ago, was arrested in Guillemard Road this morning. The man was in a brothel when a police party of 10 from Beach Road police station stormed in at236 words
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214 1973-05-09 1 Los Angeles, Wednesday The defence in the Pentagon Papers trial has called for President Nixon to be subpoenaed to testify on reports that he blocked the hand over the documents linking the trial to the Watergate scandal. The suggestion to Judge Matthew Byrne214 words
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Article36 1973-05-09 1 Nagasaki, Wednesday Visiting Singapore Prime Minister Mr. Lee Kuan Yew has made no comment so far on the Malaysian decision to terminate the free interchange of its currency with the Singapore dohar.36 words
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Article614 1973-05-09 1 S.V. Suppiah; Choo Siak Siew - New move inevitable: Broker By S.V. Suppiah and Choo Siak Siew The Stock Exchange of Malaysia and Singapore, is expected to reopen as two separate exchanges in two to six week's time. The Stock Exchange Committee was meeting this morning. Officials were not available614 words
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Article174 1973-05-09 2 United Press International Tokyo, Wednesday Prime Minister Mr. Lee Kuan Yew left Nagasaki Grand Hotel with Mrs. Lee today to attend the launching of a 233,200-ton supertanker built for Singapore business interests. Mr. Lee arrived on Monday in Osaka and flew yesterday to NagasakiUnited Press International - 174 words
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Article127 1973-05-09 2 Bandar Seri Begawan, Wednesday. The interchangeability of the Brunei dollar with the Singapore and Malaysian currencies remained unaltered but a decision was expected within the next few days, the State Financial Officer, Dato John Lee, said here today. The Malaysian Finance Minister, Tun Tan Siew Sin, told parliament127 words
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Article, Illustration216 1973-05-09 2 Tall and pretty Rosemary Firkins, 19, summed up her reaction on being Miss Western Australia as "prestige and honour." Rosemary (right) a public relations officer with Parmelia Hotel, said this morning: "The contest wasn't just a matter of beauty. It gives you216 words
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Article94 1973-05-09 2 An unidentified man in his sixties was found murdered at the foot of a block of flats in Kampong Chai Chee early today. He had six stab wounds on his body. Police believe that he was robbed before being stabbed. The amount of money taken94 words
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Article34 1973-05-09 2 A group of 30 Dutch students from the Hollands School will visit the Scan Dutch containership Nedlloyd Dejima on Sunday at 9.30 a.m. when she sails into Singapore on her maiden voyage.34 words
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Advertisement414 1973-05-09 2 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, and more shinroom. WHAT AIRLINE FOOD SHOULD BL On414 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous15 1973-05-09 2 Forecast The weather outlook for today between 1 and 6 p.m.: Scattered showers with thunder.15 words
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Miscellaneous328 1973-05-09 2 I Hflpptnincs WHAT'S ON TODAY Mr. Tan Kin Hian, principal of the National Youth Leadership Training Institute, will speak in Mandarin on YOUTH AND SOCIETY at the Kampong Kapor Community Centre at 8 p.m. Encik Ahmad Malik will give a TALK ON DRUG at the Kaki Bukit Community Centre in328 words
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Article459 1973-05-09 3 Trial period at govt offices The new scheme of staggered office hours for civil servants is likely to be introduced next month for a trial period. A Finance Ministry spokesman confirmed yesterday that the various government departments had submitted their views on the new staggered working459 words
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371 1973-05-09 3 Rav K. Dhaliwal - By Rav K. Dhaliwal The Ministry of Education is planning to introduce the sale of skimmed milk at 10 cents a glass in school tuckshops. According to informed sources, the Ministry is to study a report submitted by the principal of371 words
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Article, Illustration467 1973-05-09 3 Fiona Chew - By Fiona Chew The Government's efforts to curb juvenile crime and delinquency would be greatly augmented if women in Singapore played the role of responsible, knowledgeable, tolerant and understanding mothers- setting proper examples and providing the needed training and guidance for their children.467 words
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166 1973-05-09 3 The Adult Education Board will conduct three new courses in June. Beginning June 9, the 24-week course on Reinforced Concrete Design Drawing will be held at the Mountbatten AEB Centre, Dakota Crescent, at 2.30 p.m. The fee is $40 and the syllabus Includes166 words
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Article197 1973-05-09 3 Family unity theme The Siglap community centre will initiate a special scheme to provide family counselling and educational guidance from Monday. The scheme is aimed at bringing about unity and solidarity among families. The counselling service will be held every Wednesday between 3 to 5 p.m.197 words
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Article58 1973-05-09 3 The Photographic Society of Singapore will conduct a 12-week beginners' course in photography at 4, Cashin Street from June 6. The course, leading to a certificate awarded by the society, covers the correct way of taking black and white and colour photographs, portrail, flash photography, table-top and58 words
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Advertisement102 1973-05-09 3 />f Feast on mussels. jmT crabs, prawns, L\\ sharks fins, pomfrets. and many other delicious fried or steamed seafood O v-» COFFEESHOP Visit our Ultra Modern new store at Supreme House Total comfort in MEATS underwear \r ncs V Ik f 100/ cotton underwear Ytti6n7tG£Q LEADING If If MENSWEAR 81.102 words
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Advertisement87 1973-05-09 3 DBS Building Shenton Way! Come on! Have a treat at the Salad Bowl drop in with your friends for a friendly chit-chat over coffee, or call in yourself after shopping! Wholesome lunches, with a take-away service too. A wide variety of appetizing snacks, cakes, confectionery and refreshment. And real smooth87 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous155 1973-05-09 3 weather! Temperatures in cities yesterday: Kuala Lumpur Tokyo Jakarta Seoul Bangkok Taipeh Hong Kong Manila Naha London Paris Moscow New York San Francisco Sydney Adelaide 32-23 C 18-17 C 32-25 C 25-12 C 36-26 C 31-27 C 30-28 C 35-25 C 29-24 C 15- 9C 13- 7C 15-10 C 20-11155 words
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Miscellaneous308 1973-05-09 3 Quiz object No. 263 Pensioner wins VA SPECIAL QUIZ J Last Friday's quiz photograph showed an egg whisk. The first prize of $15 goes to Mr. W.E. Meyer, a pensioner, of Florida Road. His entry was the first correct one opened by the Editor last night. The next correct answers308 words
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In Person
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Article, Illustration668 1973-05-09 4 Lunch for 80 as ship makes first stop AFTER having sailed from Australia to Fiji, Guam, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Japan, the R.H.M.S. Ellinis set anchor at Singapore for the first time to host its first luncheon here on board for about 80 travel agents ranging668 words
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522 1973-05-09 4 From the DOG HOUSE By PG It's time for us to start thinking about the next show although It won't be until July 15. On the other hand the closing date for entries Is June 6, and I do ask everybody to522 words
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Article, Illustration59 1973-05-09 4 Judy is yet another pet which was left without a home when her previous owners went abroad. The dark brown seven-month-old pup is now waiting for a new home. She loves children and is also a food watch dog. She is anti-distempered and spayed. If you wish59 words
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Advertisement77 1973-05-09 4 GENUINE CULTURED PEARLS Necklaces Chokers Brooches Brai Rings Earring Pendants Etc., Etc. LANKA JEWELLERS (The House For Ceylon Gems) 20, BATTERY ROAD, TELEPHONE: SIMGAPORE-1 *****. lilli I'lit Blli i'W Ration label. Help the SPCA by turning in your Ken-L Ration labels to their office in Orchard Road. Help your dog77 words
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192 1973-05-09 5 More immigrant workers are expected to join the trade union movement to secure for themselves better working conditions following the government's decision to stop them from hopping from one firm to another. Leading trade unionists said that more nonunlonised workers would Join the labour192 words
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Article25 1973-05-09 5 Dr. W. R. Rasanayagam and Dr. Goh Kee Song have been appointed chairman and treasurer of the Red Cross Council for three years.25 words
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Article22 1973-05-09 5 The YMCA has organised a three-day student expedition to Mt. Ophir in Malacca from June 1. For more details, ring *****.22 words
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Article401 1973-05-09 5 Many wanted men held The current intensified campaign by police against secret society elements codenamed Operation Eagle is paying off. During the past four months more than 1000 suspects have been picked up iji swoops. The campaign had been such a success that the401 words
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Article, Illustration127 1973-05-09 5 It is not often that one can cram a visit to the Orient with a demonstration of brush painting by a noted artist and no wonder the women were so engrossed in it. Mr. Earl Lu, a surgeon, who has been painting for the past127 words
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263 1973-05-09 5 Road accident victims are still the best source as donors for kidney transplants. This was the un animous agreement among the panel speakers on the plenary session on the subject. The all-Australian panel comprising Drs. A.G.R. Sheil, J.R. Lawrence. V.C. Marshall. D.F. Scott263 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration1422 1973-05-09 6 Charles Powers - PROFILE OF AN OLYMPIC HERO From Charles Powers AMERICA In case a few people don't already know it, Mark Spitz is just a regular fella who happens to like milk and owns a brand new $180,000 sailboat. As everyone Trnows, Mark Spitz1,422 words
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Article, Illustration1065 1973-05-09 6 Mike MeGrady - From Mike MeGrady Washington Post AMERICA There was a time when writers wrote about many things, about love and about baseball and about an occasional white whale, but those days are now gone.* These days any writer speaking to any publisher is soonerWashington Post - 1,065 words
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Article177 1973-05-09 6 What other Newspapers are saying: Berita Harian POLITICAL SCANDAL THREATENS NIXON The situation President Richard Nixon Is now In U perhaps the most difficult one ever experienced by an American President. Nixon Is having two "battles," both at home and overseas running simultaneously. Firstly, whfce the177 words
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Advertisement118 1973-05-09 6 p m 111 > 111.11 *****1111 iimii mi f rn i.rn.j i tint ri, h u ft. OH PTE. LTD. 60-62 NORTH BRIDGE RO. S'PORE 6.TEL'***** IT M\ BELMONT CLUB BY ARROW There are times when you don't want your shirt to be too flamboyant. Or too bold. Then it's118 words
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490 1973-05-09 7 Reuter Beirut. Wednesday.—Lebanese authorities and the Palestinian commandos have agreed to a ceasefire throughout the country. Beirut Radio reported last night. This followed a call by President Suleiman FranJieh for both sides to stop shooting. The radio said joint armyconynando committees had already begunReuter - 490 words
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Article, Illustration380 1973-05-09 7 'Vital to stop bloodshed' warning UPI and Reuter London, Wednesday The Labour Party has urged Prime Minister Mr. Edward Heath to call together Rhodesian Prime Minister Mr. Lan Smith and African leaders for fresh talks on the breakaway colony's future. "The security situationUPI and Reuter - 380 words
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295 1973-05-09 7 Reuter Tripoli, Wednesday The Libyan Government has declared the First Secretary of the American Embassy here persona non grata, embassy officials said yesterday. The officials said the secretary, Mr. Karl Marthlnsen was preparing to leave but no time has been fixed for hisReuter - 295 words
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Article250 1973-05-09 7 Reuter Washington, Wednesday. The Pentagon said last night it had uncovered a marijuana ring among marine and navy guards at President Nixon's Camp David mountain retreat in Maryland. A Defence Department spokesman said 28 marines and 18 sailors on guard and security duty at theReuter - 250 words
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Article32 1973-05-09 7 Dublin, Wednesday. Three men from Northern Ireland arrested at the weekend during border security checks, were yesterday charged with being members of the outlawed Irish Republican Army (IRA).32 words
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179 1973-05-09 7 Reuter London, Wednesday A 21-year-old blonde heiress who was fined £350 ($2170) for possession of cannabis yesterday wept as she heard herself described in court as a "useless member of the community who consorted with pimps and drug pushers." Judge Gwyn Morris toldReuter - 179 words
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127 1973-05-09 7 Reuter London, WednesdayStudents punched and kicked a wellknown professor of psychology as he tried to deliver a lecture at the London School of Economics yesterday. It was an apparent protest against his theories on race and intelligence. Professor Hans Jurgen Eysenck, of theReuter - 127 words
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Article22 1973-05-09 7 Washington, Wednesday. President Nixon yesterday named Mr. Charles Whitehouse, a 51 year old career diplomat, to be ambassador to Laos.22 words
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Article, Illustration199 1973-05-09 7 United Press International New York. Wednesday.— Actress Debbie Reynolds (above) charged with illegal gun-possession, startled court officers today by pulling one of her son's prop guns from her purse. "That's what I thought they all were—a play toy,' the 41-year-old actress told theUnited Press International - 199 words
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245 1973-05-09 7 Reuter Mexico City, Wednesday The wife of the American Consul General In Guadalajara paid one million pesos (about $206,460) to his kidnappers before they released him, Governor Alberto Orozco Romero said yesterday. The 59-year-old diplomat, Mr. Terrance Leonhardy, was freed last night after beingReuter - 245 words
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Article36 1973-05-09 7 Rome, Wednesday. A plaque of the Virgin Mary and Child given by Pope Paul to an Italian Everest expedition now stands on the summit of the world's highest mountain, the Vatican said yesterday.36 words
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Advertisement94 1973-05-09 7 jimmy has solved his problem at SHIS i 1 A *r. o-: There is no problem in tailoring that can't be solved at Vashi's. With so many years of experience in the trade, gooci results are achieved every time. Suits can be custom-tailored from 595.00; trousers made-to-measure at 519.80 per94 words
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Advertisement259 1973-05-09 7 M n O r S i. c# fl 4 *j »j aj mhS TlPi" i*? *4j49p<Mjogtajg|^ Will Johnson make you a better water skier? Maybe. A Johnson outboard will certainly get you off to a flying start. And a smoother start at that. (Staying up is your problem.) Johnson outboards259 words
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Article461 1973-05-09 8 The ringgit and the dollar will now go their separate ways. The decision to end the currency interchangeability arrangement was entirely Kuala Lumpur's and Singaporeans who have been exhausting themselves through unnecessary speculation on devaluation of the Republic's currency should take note of this. The461 words
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Article107 1973-05-09 8 4 iw T Yisrifsr x^ 1 -U4il7j 3JIJ by ISPY Twenty two year old Josephine Joshua claims she has been sacked by a London firm of stockbrokers because she has an Irish accent. She plans to take her case to the Race Relations Board and the107 words
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Article, Illustration720 1973-05-09 8 DICK WILSON - DICK WILSON The profound implications of the ChinaUS thaw for America's Asian allies have been much analysed, and rightly so. The consequences for Washington's Atlantic allies have received less attention. This is largely because the pilgrimage to Peking of "Marco Polo720 words
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Letters
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Article317 1973-05-09 8 T. A. MUGAN - T. A. MUGAN It seems to me South East Asian nations are so busily engaged in trying to differentiate the "intense Slnic culture" from the "less intense culture" that they have little or no time to look around and see a super intense Nippon culture that is317 words
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Article157 1973-05-09 8 CORINNA DIEU - CORINNA DIEU Public Relations Officer, Housing Developing Board, Singapore, 2. We refer to the letter by Mr. Y. K. Tan (NN, April 28). The letter boxes provided by the Board are des gned so that they will permit postal articles to be inserted into the boxes, through157 words
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Article144 1973-05-09 8 I refer to the letter by Self-Help (NN, April 30). I fully disagree with Self-Help that students should wash the toilets of their own schools. I don't see any reason why the poor students should be given this chore. The schools have no right to ask their144 words
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Article47 1973-05-09 8 R. S - R.S. I am grateful to R.T.S. for their telecasting of international soccer matches on Sundays and Public Holidays. Many of us soccer fans learnt a great deal of soccer tactics In viewing these programmes. I hope R.T.S. will keep up this good Job.47 words
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Article69 1973-05-09 8 HEDWIDGE BRUYNS - HEDWIDGE BRUYNS Public Relations Officer, Ministry of the Environment, Singapore, 3. I wish to inform Church Goer (NN, April 17) that at the time of inspection no mosquito breeding was detected in any of the old tyres dumped at Pel Wah Avenue, nevertheless those old tyres have69 words
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Article116 1973-05-09 8 The other day a couple of European female tourists were walking along the road near the Fullerton Building. They came near the bridge and saw a public toilet. They were about to walk towards the toilet but changed their minds when they saw a man coming116 words
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Article177 1973-05-09 8 CORINNA DIEU - CORINNA DIEU Public Relations Officer, Housing: Development Board. Singapore. 2. We refer to Mr. Nelson Quah's letter to the NN, April 30 headlined More Public Toilets. We would like to inform the writer that, in the Board's estates, there are sufficient toilet facilities for the177 words
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Article57 1973-05-09 8 CORINNA DIEU - CORINNA DIEU Public Relations Officer, Housing Development Board, Singapore, 2. We wish to inform Antinuisance (NN, April 25) that the stall holder at Block 29 Bendemeer Road has been strictly warned against tuning on his taperecorder at fuil blast and causing noise nuisance. The police have also57 words
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Article61 1973-05-09 8 It is clear that the latest increase in both salary and CPF effective July 1, applies to both public and private sectors. However, I would be grateful if the authorities concerned will enlighten me on the situation of those working in foreign embassies/consulates stationed here in61 words
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Advertisement159 1973-05-09 8 Write to The Editor, New Nation. Locked Bag 15, GPO, Singapore, 1. of 'pocket'cameras: How's this for 'pocketability'? f V m You could fit two Yashica Atoron (or Atoron Electro*) cameras into your shirt pocket. One for colour.'One for black -and-w4iite. Or one Yashica Atoron, with plenty of room to159 words
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Page 8 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous33 1973-05-09 8 3 1 'wm v \v W Jul And if I didn't know anything about the affair. ft U <41 <> 4 > zm. />! H V V W. What am I doing iit the White House?'33 words
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Article, Illustration1322 1973-05-09 9 Have you ever reflected on whether TV is good or bed for you and your family? There are good, educational programmes but do you watch these? It is the pop variety shows and the serials depicting violence and crime that get top viewing here as elsewhere. This feature1,322 words
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Article, Illustration2310 1973-05-09 9 Colman McCarthy - The day we became setless—and we enjoyed it By Colman McCarthy Washington Post One evening about three months ago, I turned off the television set. Nothing was odd about that, except that the set has not yet been turned back on, at least not in my home.Washington Post - 2,310 words
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Article, Illustration595 1973-05-09 10 Violet Oon - By Violet Oon Julie Sudiro, Sam Gan and the Boys are currently packing in the crowds with their sentimental ballads, moods music, evergreens and a touch of the pops at the Cathay Restaurant. The group exhibits a certain spontaneous quality which many others lack. I595 words
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Article, Illustration515 1973-05-09 10 Gene Teo - Music not appreciated By Gene Teo The Frustrations Five are frustrated because they are churning out good hard music which is often not appreciated. Leader of the fiveman band, All Akbar, 23. said, "we have compromised to the extent of producing crass commercial hits adapted to515 words
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Article425 1973-05-09 10 Violet Oon - SHOWBIZ Violet Oon Here's a chance in a lifetime for you to listen to the worldfamous Adelaide Wind Quintet for only $1 (adults) and 50 cents (children). Never before in Singapore has top music been available at such a low price. The Ministry or Culture425 words
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Article531 1973-05-09 10 This year marks the revival of jazz blues queen. BILLIE HOLLIDAY Twenty-five years after ner tragic death a fllm pays tribute to the great black woman who worked her way from the gutters of Harlem to the limelight of stage and recording. Sings The531 words
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Advertisement237 1973-05-09 10 Theme# are pai diamond fou buy I f-en <*Jt\ SO %&A. n*JU>. A% S.P.H. l)i Sili* (HK.) ixJ>. &*\jt lu+» AyJ> *41/4 of M/l &AVI <Wt\ 2,S vf* fi+xA if% iCot^ W« itill iluf M*ll A% Ao 4>Wl \AJfohlVl\ ycu A (rCtfljb 1, 0\ M/l i i+viU ye*+ to Mtelcott+l237 words
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Miscellaneous362 1973-05-09 10 top or mi: pops V v Edgar Winter's elec- with weir( tropic rock monster fects, is ci Frankenstein looks like ing plenty becoming a giant hit in airplay to< the United States after show in its eijtry at number chart befo nine this week. Tie A Y< The record, complete362 words
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TREND
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1230 1973-05-09 11 TRISH SHEPPAPD - TRISH SHEPPAPD That morning I got up at 4 a.m. when it was still pitch dark and 11 degrees, scrambled into my warmest clothes and drove bleary eyed across the Harbour Bridge to Martin Place in the centre of Sydney. It was Anzac Day1,230 words
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896 1973-05-09 11 If Valentino didn't exist, according to one of the fashion industry's favourite stories, the American buyer and the American fashion press would have- created him just so they'd have an excuse to go to Rome twice a year. With the help896 words
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Article228 1973-05-09 11 Vienna, Wednesday. Women should be barred from driving for at least three months after a confinement Is the advice given bv the Austrian Motoring Association to the authorities concerned. This advice follows a serious car smash in which a passenger was killed. The driver Mrs. Eva228 words
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Article, Illustration213 1973-05-09 11 Revisionist is the term Mao would use on Soviet women's dress styles. The fact that there are 50 "fashion" houses in the Soviet Union points to a growing interest in glamour and attire trends among the Muscovite women. Compared with what is really213 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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Article423 1973-05-09 12 POLITICAL ROW BREWS AS FIRM'S SHARES OFFERED TO PUBLIC Reuter London, Wednesday—The Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr. Peter Walker, demanded yesterday that the opposition Labour Party withdraw threats to nationalise Rolls-Royce Motors without paying compensation. Mr. Walkers statement came as a political row began to developReuter - 423 words
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150 1973-05-09 12 Reuter Washington, Wednesday —An International Tin Council delegation will hold new talks in Washington this week in a bid to persuade the U.S. government to modify its plan for selling off stockpiled tin surpluses, according to informed sources. The delegation, headed byReuter - 150 words
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Article39 1973-05-09 12 Mr. Raymond Teo marketing manager and Mi. Stefan Chua, assistant sales manager both of Cycle and Carriage have left for Stuttgart, West Germany to attend a two-week standard training course by Daimler-Benz for Its overseas distributors.39 words
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Article141 1973-05-09 12 Jet Star 11, a long range business aircraft will soon be offered to the aviation market by Lockheed Aircraft Corporation, one of America's largest aircraft manufacturers. Decision to offer the latest version of the 550 mph -plus executive transport followed completion of extensive economic studies141 words
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Article26 1973-05-09 12 Gilani Jute and Textile Mills has informed the Stock Exchange that 1.189.857 of its shares have been acquired by United Trust Limited of Singapore.26 words
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Article, Illustration133 1973-05-09 12 lAC has introduced to the Singapore and Malaysia market the new Carrier EDP Weathermaker designed for computer equipment cooling. The packaged cooling unit maintains precise environmental control for electronic data processing (EDP) equipment it takes normal computer room air and cleans, cools, dehumidifies, humidifies133 words
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270 1973-05-09 12 United Press International Amsterdam, Wednesday The permanent group of donors to Indonesia has pledged at least US$l6.6 million ($1791.5 million) aid for the 1973-74 financial year—more than Indonesia asked for, a spokesman for the group said yesterday. Dutch Development Aid Minister,United Press International - 270 words
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Article92 1973-05-09 12 London, Wednesday. The US dollar yesterday had Its worst day on London's Foreign Exchange Market since the monetary crisis last February, with selling apparently partly due to the Watergate bugging scandal. When the market closed last night, the value of the dollar in terms of sterling92 words
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Article166 1973-05-09 12 The Nissei Maru,, the new combination carrier, will arrive here on Saturday on its maiden voyage with a full cargo of 500 vehicles and bulldozers from Japan. Launched recently in Japan, the vessel is not only equipped with specialised facilities for handling vehicles, it166 words
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Article37 1973-05-09 12 Bonn. Wednesday.—Chancellor Willy Brandt has rejected a wage and price freeze as a means of dealing with West Germany's steep rise in prices, now running about 7.5 per cent higher than a year ago.37 words
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Article, Illustration119 1973-05-09 12 The share market continued to drift to lower levels on the Stock Exchange of Malaysia and Singapore yesterday. Early in the morning there was a rapid fall in the industrial section. This trend was partially checked lat.er in the morning. On balance many industrials, properties and hotels were119 words
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Article36 1973-05-09 12 Three t'cketing assistants Miss Chia Chiu Kim of Asia Travel, Mrs. Adeline Woon of Harpers Travel and Mr. Tommy Koh of Mansfield Travel have been sent to Hamburg, Germany for tra'ning by Lufthansa Airlines.36 words
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237 1973-05-09 12 Cash balances deposited by commercial banks in Singapore with the Monetary Authority of Singapore rose more than 266 per cent to $530.8 million in the first quarter of 1973 compared with the figure for the corresponding period of the previous year.237 words
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Article258 1973-05-09 12 Fraser and Neave and Malayan Breweries group of companies have announced the following appointments and promotions. Mr. B.D. Bond, PJ.K., as area sales manager of north and central West Malaysia for all F N and MBL products. Mr. S. Dhanabalasingam as brand manager of F N based in Singapore.258 words
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OVERSEAS STOCK EXCHANGE PRICES
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Article310 1973-05-09 12 United Press International Stocks staged a small recovery on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday to finish slightly higher in sluggish trading. Saul Smerling of Standard and Poors attributed earlier selling to profit-tak-ing after last week's strong showing. At the closing bell, the Dow Jones industrial average ofUnited Press International - 310 words
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Article34 1973-05-09 12 Dow Jones closing stock averages on the New York Exchange yesterday. 30 industrials 956.58 (up 5.87), 20 transport 186.90 (up 1.66), 15 utilities 108.80 (up 0-35), 65 stocks 297.64 (up 1.87).34 words
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Article236 1973-05-09 12 Kyodo The Tokyo stock market was bullish on the strength of small-lot selective buying in early trading. The Dow-Jones average of 225 selected issues closed the morning session at yen 4,676.70 up yen 5.63 over the previous day. The market opened mixed to lower. But the better business performanceKyodo - 236 words
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Article84 1973-05-09 12 This service is from the Union Bank ol Switzerland. Closing: prices (in Swiss francs) on Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday. UBS 3960 —50 SBC 3550 —35 Credit Suisse 3310 —70 Swissair B. 608 +3 Swiss Reinsurance 2420 —30 Winterthur B. 1840 —10 Zurich Insurance 6700 —50 Juvena B. 2425 1584 words
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Advertisement520 1973-05-09 13 ■%sm mM n MARGARETTA'S beauty shop in Hiiton Hotel for hoirstyling perms, tinting, focials. For appointment Telephone: Singapore *****4 Open 8 a.m. 8 p.m. daily. PURCHASING USED CARS Utilise Experts full and comprehensive Road Test for only $15.00 Your car's future is our concern. TELEPHONE: AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING WORKS *****/7 Singapore.520 words
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Advertisement516 1973-05-09 13 NAM HO TRAVEL SERVICE LIMITED. Tour West Malaysia— Seven Days S$ 110/- air-condition-ed Bus Ssl3s/-, Departure Every Sunday, Monday, During School Holidays Everyday. Cameron Highlands Four Days Ss7o/-, Every Wednesday. Genting Highlands Two Days Ssss/-, Every Saturday. Penang, K/Lumpur Five Days Ss9s/-, Every Tuesday. Bangkok, Chiengmai by airconditioned Bus Fifteen516 words
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Advertisement509 1973-05-09 13 PROPOSAL TO CHANGE A SHIP'S NAME We, WEYMOUTH SHIPPING COMPANY LIMITED of 80, Broad Street, Monrovia, Liberia, hereby give notice that in consequence of our intended purchase of the motor ship PREMIER ATLANTIC we have applied to the Registrar of Singapore Ships under Section 417 of the Merchant Shipping Act509 words
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Article, Illustration1607 1973-05-09 14 NANCY KOH - IT'S A WOMAN'S WORLD with NANCY KOH The entire SEAP Games badminton squad took a brief respite from their assiduous training on Tuesday evening. For Singapore Badminton Association president, Danny Wong, had thrown dinner at the Jade Room Restaurant for the diligent trainees and1,607 words
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Article185 1973-05-09 14 London, Wednesday— England Test cricketer Tony Greig, full of optimism when he took over the captaincy of Sussex at the start of this season, could not save his county from another resounding defeat yesterday. His young side suffered their third beating inside a week when they185 words
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Article37 1973-05-09 14 London, Wednesday—At the final forfeit stage yesterday Our Manny and Padlocked were taken out of the Ladbroke Chester Cup handicap run over two miles two furlongs (1420 GMT) at Chester today, leaving ten declared runners.37 words
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Article23 1973-05-09 14 Tokyo, Wednesday—The result of yesterday's professional baseball game. Pacific League: Tafheiyo Club 6 Nankal 0. All other games were rained off.23 words
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Article251 1973-05-09 14 Dennis Chia - By Dennis Chia The Singapore American School is playing host to a triangular tournament for the Pan-Am Challenge Trophy beginning at King's Road today. Taking part in the three way tournament are the Joint Embassy School of Jakarta and the International School of Kuala Lumour.251 words
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Article154 1973-05-09 14 London. Wednesday Summary of yesterday's play In first class cricket matches: AT BRISTOL: Glamorgan beat Gloucestershire by 33 rims. Glamorgan 170 for six (55 overs). Gloucestershire 137 (51.5 overs) (Williams 4 for 22). AT LORD'S Middlesex beat Surrey by five runs. Middlesex 192 for nine (55 overs)154 words
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Miscellaneous137 1973-05-09 14 Sports diary ATHLETICS: Monk's Hill School meet (School grounds 2.15 p.m.) VOLLEYBALL: Singapore American School vs Joint Embassy School of Jakarta (King's Road 3.30 p.m.) BASKETBALL: Singapore American School vs International School of Kuala Lumpur (5.30 p.m. King's Road) SOCCER: FAS Div 2: Stable Boys v Hampshire; C.A. v Telok137 words
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Miscellaneous274 1973-05-09 14 ACROSS 1 Insect. 7 Canal. 13 Pertaining to an arm bone. 14 Deer and sheep. 16 Lifting cnes spirit. 17 Mediterranean island. 18 Feast. 19 "The Perils of Pauline," for one. 20 Bacheller hero. 21 Salon, for one. 25 indigo. 26 French court decree. 28 Neptune's realm. 29 Part of274 words
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741 1973-05-09 15 Reuter Bangkok, Wednesday Thailand's boxers packing power punches outfought their opponents and won the sixth Asian Amateur boxing championships here last night. Encouraged by a partisan crowd who packed the 10,-000-capaclty Kittlkachorn Indoor stadium, they scored two knockout victories, one technical knockout win, twoReuter - 741 words
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Article39 1973-05-09 15 Adelaide, Wednesday Stoke City met its sternest opposition so far on the English First Division soccer team's Australian tour when it played South Australia at Hlndmarsh Stadium last night and was held to a 2-2 draw.39 words
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Article37 1973-05-09 15 Manila. Wednesday Japan, which clinched the 10 Asian baseball championship when It tied Its game with South Korea, beat the Philippines 13-5 yesterday to wind up the five-nation tournament with seven wins and one tie.37 words
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45 1973-05-09 15 William Tan (right) of Vigilante Corps is steadfastly poised to receive the ball in a tense moment before the Pu blic Works Department goalmouth during yesterday's Government Services Division Two League match at Farrer Park. VC won 2-0. At Bukit Chermin, Customs beat PARC 2-1.45 words
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1240 1973-05-09 15 JEFFREY LOW - SOCCER SCENE WITH JEFFREY LOW The Second IjiterConstituency tournament gets airborne on Saturday. And it looks as if a bigger success can be expected this time. FAS, the organisers, is leaving no stone unturned in its efforts to make the tourney a household1,240 words
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Article185 1973-05-09 15 Live rpool WednesdayLiverpool seek to add the UEFA Cup to their English league championship to cap a success-filled season when they take on West Germany's Borussia Moenchengladbach in the first leg of the final here tonight. Bill Shankly, Liverpool's manager for the past 14 years, has185 words
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Article, Illustration200 1973-05-09 15 By Blue Peter Scarlet Mandarin did an impressive workout at Bukit Timah this morning. The five-year-old by Rocky Thumb was full of running at the end of a 3f trial in 37 4/5 with C.H. Ooi astride. The going was yielding. Satisfactory, a smart winner200 words
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Article14 1973-05-09 15 NATIONAL LEAGUE Montreal 4 Houston 3 AMERICAN LEAGUE Cleveland 2 California 014 words
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407 1973-05-09 16 Dick West - By Dick West To help commemorate America's coming bicentennial, Harper's magazine is running a do-it-your-self national anthem contest. Readers are invited to compete for prizes by writing the words to a new national anthem. They may either set the words to an existing tune407 words
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Article73 1973-05-09 16 London, Wednesday. British researchers have uncovered yet another side- effect of contraceptive pills: They tend to give trouble to women who wear contact lenses. A study at Birmingham's Aston University has shewn that female hor mones in the pill cause the eye to produce less tear liquid.73 words
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228 1973-05-09 16 A fox has, at least indirectly, saved the life of a 14-year-old Austrian schoolgirl in danger of freezing to death. Attending a skiing excursion with 33 other pupils at Lech-n-Arlberg, Manuela Kuerz got separated from the main party when the binding of228 words
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Article116 1973-05-09 16 TODAY is Wednesday, May 9 the 129th day of 1973 with 236 to follow. THE MOON: In 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. Scottish novelist Sir James Barrie116 words
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Article, Illustration48 1973-05-09 16 Anna Law, 19, wants to be a professional musician. She has already notched up several points in her favour she's now a guitarist with the Teepees currently appearing at Summit Hotel. Her hobbies are reading and cooking. She loves fast cars too. Picture by Sulaiman IsmailPicture by Sulaiman Ismail - 48 words
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Article50 1973-05-09 16 AH FOOK: The Malaysian Govern ment should have given the Singapore Government ample notice of its intention to terminate the interchangeabiiity of our currencies. MEI LIN: I agree. 1 think Johor stands to lose quite a lot of weekend Singapore customers because of the problems that will arise.50 words
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Miscellaneous465 1973-05-09 16 5 Singapore 3.00 Opening and Sakapur Sireh (M) 3.25 Diary of Events (M) 3.30 Where the Heart Is 3.50 Persembahan Ku: Featuring—Kamariah Wahab (Rpt) 4.05 Days of Our Lives 4.50 Close 6.00 Opening and Lucky Dip 6.15 What Others Say (E) 6.30 News In Brief 6.35 Cartoon Favourites 6.45 Curosity465 words
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Miscellaneous441 1973-05-09 16 Trust your lucky star IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN TODAY, you are one who must learn from the earliest age to control your passionate nature. One who wants what he wants when he wants it. even as a child, you will run up against the insistence of your own character441 words
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