New Nation, 18 May 1973
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Title Section20 1973-05-18 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Friday evening, May 18, 1973 No- 718 Price 15 cents II llll^^l SINCAPORE FRIDAY, MAY IS. 197320 words
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Article194 1973-05-18 1 The share market was selective In trading, thin in volume, and steady in prices for the first 45 minutes this morning. Only Singapore Hilton was traded in the hotels section. Three counters in properties section were holding steady. Oil palms, tins and rubbers were neglected. BUSINESS DONE:194 words
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Article67 1973-05-18 1 An Associated Bus Service time-keeper who failed to turn up for work on time this morning caused a complete halt in the No. 1 and No. 1A services between Lower Delta Road and Changi until 10.20 a.m. today. According to bus conductors the service was supposed67 words
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Article10 1973-05-18 1 Police reported 64 accidents yesterday. Five were serious.10 words
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Article, Illustration493 1973-05-18 1 Bharathi Mohan - Fire breaks out at warehouse By Bharathi Mohan Seven people, including two women, were seriously injured in a series of explosions in a warehouse containing household gas cylinders off Victoria Street yesterday. Three of them are in a "critical" condition. Police identified the seven493 words
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167 1973-05-18 1 A financial expert said today tfrat the split in the Singapore dollar and the Malaysian ringgit would give the Republic a further boost in its bid to be the financial centre for South-East Asia Speaking at the Rotary Club of Singapore East167 words
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211 1973-05-18 1 United Press International Phnom Penh. Friday. Communist gunners ambushed an eight-ship convoy near Phnom Penh late last night and left one cargo vessel ablaze 14 miles south-east of the capital. Seven other ships including six fuel tankers and an ammunition barge managedUnited Press International - 211 words
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Article159 1973-05-18 1 Reuter Belfast. Friday Three people were killed early today when a car bomb exploded outside a hotel near Omagh where a late night dance was just breaking up. First reports said that several people were seriously wounded and police feared that the death toll couldReuter - 159 words
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Article49 1973-05-18 1 Canberra, Friday.—A British army general escaped unhurt when he partially opened a letter bomb mailed to him here, police said today. The Manila envelope containing a crude incendiary device and addressed to Major-General Charles Page, director of combat development (army), was posted in Sydney on Wed-49 words
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Article33 1973-05-18 1 Bonn, Friday—Dr. Karl Carstens, a former State Secretary in both the Chancellery and the Foreign Ministry, was today elected new parliamentary leader of the west German opposition Christian Democratic Party (CDU).33 words
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Article138 1973-05-18 1 Have you given some thought to New Nation's short story contest? There are $6000 worth of book prizes to be won, including sets of Encyclopaedia Britannica and 70 volume Time-Life libraries. You may write any kind of story you like so long as it is set138 words
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Article64 1973-05-18 1 London, Friday.—Detectives yesterday swooped on a British polar research ship anchoring off the South Coast of England after the captain had radioed saying vital scientific data, including messages from polar satellites, had* been sabotaged on the vessel. The captain of the 4316ton Antarctic survey ship Bransfield said64 words
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374 1973-05-18 1 Reuter Beirut, Friday Lebanese and Palestinian negotiators yesterd a y announced the agreement on measures to prevent a new outbreak of fighting between the army and the commandos. Mr. Abul Zaimwn, chief Palestinian delegate on a joint peace-keeping committee, told reporters after day-longReuter - 374 words
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Article, Illustration179 1973-05-18 2 As the bells rang and Buddhist hymns came over the air. some 2000 devotees with joss-sticks and candles In hand, walked slowly round the temple compound three times following the holy shrines that were carried. They were at the Mangala Vihara Buddhist Temple in jalan Eunos179 words
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135 1973-05-18 2 The YWCA of Singapore hopes to raise $1000 for their counterpart in Saigon. It has set aside June as the fund-raising month during which cohections will be taken at all its functions. The association said: "In Vietnam for ov*r 20 years, the people135 words
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Article, Illustration198 1973-05-18 2 Singapore's Police Force has a very high standard of efficiency and discipline comparable to its counterparts in Europe and Australia, according to an Australian criminologist. Dr. Paul Wilson, 30, the acting head of the Department of Anthropology and Sociology, University of198 words
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Article26 1973-05-18 2 Santiago, Friday. The government last night banned the rightist Featherland and Liberty Organisation, which it accused of plotting to overthrow socialist President Salvador Allende.26 words
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215 1973-05-18 2 Bharathi Mohan - Usable in phone booths By Bharathi Mohan Malaysian coins are expected to be in use here even after the August 7 deadline set by the Government. For the coins are still "usable" in public phones and in the jackpot and amusement machines installed in parks,215 words
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Article35 1973-05-18 2 Mr. Yeo Kim Seok has been appointed personnel manager of the Faber Merlin Group. He holds a degree from the University of Queensland and a diploma in social studies from the University of Adelaide.35 words
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Article26 1973-05-18 2 The first youth sub-com-mittee leadership training course campfire and barbeque evening will be held tomorrow at 7.35 p.m. at the National Youth Leadership Training Institute.26 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous309 1973-05-18 2 HRPPEnincs WHAT'S ON TODAY Mr. Jek Yeun Thong, the Minister for Culture, will attend the presentation of awards and closing ceremonies of the 19th ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL at the National Theatre at 6 p.m. A TABLE-TENNIS TOURNAMENT prize-giving cere mony will be held at the Taman Jurong Community Centre at309 words
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Miscellaneous132 1973-05-18 2 [weather] i world 34 24C 33-25 C 31-17 C 33-24 C 18-15 C 29-25 C 24-25 C 2&-18 C 38-26 C 1712 C 22- 9C 54-12 C 16- 7C 24-11 C 17-11 C 14- 8C 21 11C Singapore Singapore's weather for the 24 hours to 8 a.m. today: Max. temp.132 words
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Article, Illustration317 1973-05-18 3 Sunny Wee - 'Will be detrimental to S'pore and Malaysia* By Sunny Wee The chairman of the Rubber Association of Singapore, Mr. Tan Eng Joo, warned today that a rubber market split would be detrimental to both Singapore and Malaysia. Calling on both countries to continue as317 words
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Article30 1973-05-18 3 Three masked men armed with daggers held up two women at their home in Sailm Road yesterday and escaped with cash and Jewellery worth $2000 and two share certificates-30 words
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Article26 1973-05-18 3 Jurong Town Ambulance and Nursing Division II will hold their division's blood donation campaign on Sunday at 9 a.m. at Jurong Town Christian Church.26 words
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Article1724 1973-05-18 3 The Polytechnic has anv nounced the results of the various examinations held earlier this year. The following candidates .''have passed the Technical 4 Mechanical Engineering Third Year Pull-Time (Pinal) Group A Examination held in Feb./ Mar. 1973 and will be awarded the Technician Diploma: Koh Hon Whye.1,724 words
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Advertisement189 1973-05-18 3 More results will appear in tomorrow's New Nation Greece is more than ruins, it's 1 4 k. Greece is life-filled tavernas friendly little local 'pubs' where Greeks burst into spontaneous dance, and you can walk right into the kitchen to choose your food. It's rousing Bouzouki music and singing. Olympic189 words
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Advertisement61 1973-05-18 3 >r VT. i* ■•v gg K.l > TV ->-- ..V KM v 2*ja v WOOLLEN KIRMANS, SAROUKS, KASHANS, ARDEBILS, TABREZ, QUMS, MESHKINS& BALUCHIS. WOOL SILK QUMS, NAINS ISFAHANS PURE SILK KASHANS QUMS cV c *a x v o v^S x 0 X t" IN PERSIAN BOKHARA DESIGNS AFGHAN TURKOMANS AMIR61 words
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In Person
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Article, Illustration431 1973-05-18 4 •••at sumptuous buffet party out on the lawn THE beautiful rolling grounds of the Istana came alive with star-studded glamour when the Minister for Culture. MR. JEK YEUN THONG and his wife threw a garden party for the delegates to the 19th Asian Film Festival431 words
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Article558 1973-05-18 4 [MllllE cunic by PG. Dear P. 0., I shall be returning to Britain towards the end of the year and will be sending my dog there round about the same time. Could you please tell me the formalities that I should have to558 words
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Advertisement213 1973-05-18 4 VULCAIN 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 to hide Except its superbly handcrafted Swiss movements. Be exclusive! Fascinate others as you will be fascinated by this truly fascinating timepiece. Available213 words
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114 1973-05-18 5 The Singapore Industrial Labour Organisation has started a relief and victimisation fund to help those who are wrongfully dismissed. The money will also be used to provide refreshments to members who are taking industrial action with the executive council's approval. This was stated114 words
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Article, Illustration184 1973-05-18 5 WANG SU FAH - CAMERA By WANG SU FAH This week's top prize goes to Mr. Ong Bon Yaw, of 12-B, Clementi Estate. Singapore 5. His picture of a sweeper in a triangular composition framed with a broom was taken with a Fujica camera set at fB,184 words
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307 1973-05-18 5 The Minister lor Foreign Affairs Mr. S. Rajaratnam will open the four-day founding conference of the FIET Asian Regional Organisation at the Singapore Conference Hall at 10 a.m. on Tuesday. FIET, the French initials for the Geneva-based International Federation of Commercial, Clerical and Technical307 words
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Advertisement261 1973-05-18 5 NEW NATION Name Address Title: Camera: Exposure: Rules Camera Corner weekly photographic contest. Be»w are the rules of the competition. It's open to all with cash prises. 1. The Contest is open to all Singapore photographers. I. Minimum size is 6" x ft" on (tossy surface. 3. An Entry Form261 words
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Advertisement452 1973-05-18 5 i the end of the The new Fujica ST 801 has the most sophisticated light metering system in the world </JBI v' J u =T*' I> With 3-way focusing, shutter speed on the left, LEO tight meter on the right the STBOI viewfinder is a real Control Center'. See those452 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous263 1973-05-18 5 Prizes snowball again 1 II? WM Last Monday's quiz photograph showed a pair of salt and pepper containers. There were no correct entries. The prizes will be carried forward to tomorrow. Do you know what today's quiz photograph No. 271 shows? If you do write or type out your answers263 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration977 1973-05-18 6 Jeff Penberthy - From Jeff Penberthy Melbourne Herald JAPAN "Are they re-arming would they try again?" From Melbourne to Macao, on a recent trip these were still among the questions raised most frequently by people enquiring casually about Japan. The debate on whether Japan's militaristic InstinctsMelbourne Herald - 977 words
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719 1973-05-18 6 Murray Seeger - From Murray Seeger Washington Post RUSSIA For old Moscow hands. May certainly has all the hallmarks of the Khrushchev era. There was a politburo shakeup, a ringing endorsement of a policy of peaceful co-exist-ence and columns of praise for the man who engineeredWashington Post - 719 words
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Article398 1973-05-18 6 VOICE OF THE PRESS What other Newspapers are saying: SINGAPORE AND MALAYSIAN CURRENCIES There has been no panic among the peoples In Singapore and Malaysia ever since Malaysia suddenly announced the termination of the agreement on inter changeability of the two currencies. This is mainly because398 words
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Advertisement70 1973-05-18 6 '4 i <«■' s *> t tV. HASSANS TREASURE HOUSE '> ,yT All silk all wool Persians- 1 a Silk and wool Persian A wide range of carpets from other parts of Asia Pakistan, Afganistan. Baluch, Bokhara and India From Belgium and Germany-old Persian and modern designs Also Specialize in70 words
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Article, Illustration68 1973-05-18 7 A bomb exploded in front oi Milan's police headquarters yesterday killing two or three people and injuring several more. The blast came only five minutes after Italian Interior Minister Mariano Rumor had left the headquarters. Police have detained a man. 0 Picture above shows bystandersUPI radio picture - 68 words
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208 1973-05-18 7 Belfast, Friday Irish Republican Army (IRA) guerrillas yesterday threatened to close down northern Ireland's main airport near here. A statement by the IRA's militant provisional wing said Aldergrove Airport which serves both civil and military traffic was now considered a "legitimate target." It208 words
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421 1973-05-18 7 Launch date May 25 Reuter UPI Washington, Friday With sxylab's cabin safely cooling, the US space agency, NASA yesterday decided to postpone the launch of its first three pilots until next Friday to give them time to carry up a giant awning to shadeReuter; UPI - 421 words
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433 1973-05-18 7 Reuter New York, Friday.— The UN Economic and Social Council instructed Secre-tary-General Dr. Kurt Waldheim yesterday to "mobilise with immediate effect all forms of financial, technical and material assistance to Zambia" following closure of the border with Rhodesia. The council unanimously approved aReuter - 433 words
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Article266 1973-05-18 7 Reuter Washington, Friday. Television viewers in the United States yesterday began watching what has been called here "the only show in town"—the opening of the Senate hearings into the Watergate bugging scandal. The morning session of the Select Senate Committee failed to produce any fireworks and theReuter - 266 words
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241 1973-05-18 7 United Press International Washington, Friday—Democratic Senator George McGovern has called for the restoration of Prince Sihanouk as head of the coalition government in Cambodia. Speaking in the Senate yesterday, Mr. McGovern urged the Nixon administration to negotiate a settlement in Cambodia, even though it resultedUnited Press International - 241 words
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Advertisement224 1973-05-18 7 HARRY has solved his problem at \A si s M V *r. 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 5595.00 trousers made to measure224 words
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372 1973-05-18 8 It does not need someone as closely connected with the film industry as Mr. Run Run Shaw to point out how strict censorship in Singapore is. Anyone who goes to the cinema with any frequency will realise this. But it is a shrewd businessman who372 words
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'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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Article44 1973-05-18 8 Those who are concerned about what happens to newsmen after their detention may be Interested to know that Mr. Ly Singko is now working with the Sin Chew Jit Poh while Mr. Shamsuddln Tung is back at the Nanyang Siang Pau.44 words
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Article102 1973-05-18 8 A Cornell professor told tills tale to a colleague over dinner, so I suggest that readers take It with a large p.nch of salt. Cornell University, as many Singaporeans probably know, has a reputable veterinary school. One year, the school decided to experiment in raising chickens with102 words
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Article, Illustration986 1973-05-18 8 PANG CHENG HAM - PANG CHENG HAM The more one studies the dollar split between Singapore and Malaysia, the more one is forced to conclude that once again, politics rather than economics, has been the primary motivating factor. Admittedly, the split was inevitable.986 words
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Letters
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Article593 1973-05-18 8 MYINT SOE - MYINT SOE Faculty of Law University of Singapore, Singapore. 10. I was interested to read In the Sunday Times (6th May) that Miml Wong has appealed for clemency to the President in respect of her death sentence. In fact, as a lecturer in criminal law it593 words
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Article151 1973-05-18 8 Your report of May 14 under the caption Looking up to danger common scene in flats, certainly calls for swift action by the Housing and Development Board. I am a resident of a ground-floor flat located at Kampung Chai Chee Estate. It is most frightening that151 words
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Article141 1973-05-18 8 KHOR ENG LEE - KHOR ENG LEE Public Relations Officer, Public Utilities Board, Singapore. 6. I refer to Mr. Abu Bakar Bafana's letter (New Nation dated 5.5.73) regarding the recent blackouts in Jalan Tampol. Our record shows three supply failures in the month of April, caused by extraneous objects such as141 words
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Advertisement34 1973-05-18 8 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR LETTERS to the Editor will not be considered tor publica t.on unless they have the writers' names and addresses. Include a pseudonym if you do not wart yOur name published34 words
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Advertisement144 1973-05-18 8 Write to The Editor, New Nation. Locked Bag 15, GPO, Singapore, 1. We've prefixed Wayfoong to our name so you'll know we are a wholly owned subsidiary of The Hongkong And Shanghai Banking Corporation. MAF is a member of The Hongkong Bank Group. This, plus our stability and wide experience144 words
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Page 8 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous43 1973-05-18 8 w <S>/^79^ t m 'I l t f A ».< V>< i r ,.V r/1 nivsKV; £22* Gf\ S m IPli m m m -w II raj m ,ypf*m S* *3m >,/A I M 1 >»s .f r# <•* Wt m%t M '-'<*■ Mmmb mm ,y„43 words
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Our Heritage
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Article, Illustration1604 1973-05-18 9 Singapore was but three years old when its founder Mr. later Sir Stamford Raffles returned to the island from Java to inspect the progress of his "child" then under the first Resident Major William Farquhar (1819-23) responsible to himself at Bencoolen. Raffles was1,604 words
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Article838 1973-05-18 9 CHARITY BOX The Yew Tee Old Peoples' Home in Bukit Fanjang began as a chicken shed. The chickens were moved out and replaced by very old, infirm people who lived a rather miserable life. The food was inadequate, roofs leaked and the old people838 words
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SHOPPING
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Article, Illustration968 1973-05-18 10 VLTE are there, well almQSt. I mean we are already a developed country, by standards laid down by the United Nations. The change from an underdeveloped to developed country was a long and difficult process but we managed to make it But we cannot afford to968 words
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Advertisement163 1973-05-18 10 KEEP SINGAPORE BEAUTIFUL AIPtNA FOUNTAINS With changing lights in beautiful colours. > Indoor and Outdoor Models Welcome to see Hie wide range of Fountains You have never seen before! Sole AgenU for Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia Australia BENLEY ELECTRIC CO. PTE. LTD., 126, ORCHARD ROAD, SINGAPORE-*. TEL: *****4 ft *****3.163 words
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Advertisement326 1973-05-18 10 list: SPECIAL RATES FOR MARRIAGE. EVENING ENTERTAINMENT WEEK END TOURS Ell! iMH AIR b SEA TICKETMG AVAILABLE 24 HOURS SERVICE 'i. 1111 ■r r t Latest Models Mercedes Benz, "Holden, Kingswood, Toyota Celica, Ford Falcon Airconditioned Self-Driven/Chauffeur Driven, Prompt, Courteous Cr Personalized Service. Reasonable Hourly, Daily, Weekly, Monthly Rates. Rx326 words
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Article, Illustration143 1973-05-18 11 The natural silhouette it making a strong impression on young women here. The free and easy lines spell comfort and simplicity, individuality and a feeling of vibrant youth. Once restricted to day wear only, the casual shape now graces evening functions asPictures-PHILIP LIM - 143 words
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Article113 1973-05-18 11 What was meant to sound like the direst of threats to the British husband, or lover, and those who are both, came from Mr. David Colclough, president of the National Hairdressers' Association. His message was clear: The British male had better look to his hair. "The Euro-lover113 words
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1111 1973-05-18 11 Terri Shaw - From Terri Shaw An American woman who made the long political journey from being a Maryknoll nun to a guerrilla preaching armed violence in the barrios of La Paz sat in a Washington living room last week and calmly described what1,111 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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205 1973-05-18 12 New York. Friday—Goodwill Industries, which enabled 25.000 handicapped Americans to earn US$7l million last year, claims to be the best welfare investment in the country. In addition to creating Jobs for handicapped workers, Goodwill Industries generated US$l5.l million a tax revenues from205 words
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Article64 1973-05-18 12 Jakarta, Friday.—A tannery in Jogjakarta plans to export some 100,000 dog hides worth between one and two US dollars each to Japan this year, Business News reported recently. The report said the tannery buys hundreds of dogs each month from the island of Ball at 25064 words
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Article65 1973-05-18 12 Oil refinery commuters will save six hours weekly in travelling time when two new 35-foot launches with 20 knots speed operate between Tanjung Berloger and Pulau Bukom. The launches ordered from Vosper Thornycroft by Tian San Shipping will be delivered sometime in August and September65 words
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161 1973-05-18 12 The Metrication Board has set up an electrical and electronics industry committee to initiate and co-ordinate the planning of metrication programmes for the design and manufacture of various electrical and electronic components and equipment. Mr. Y. K. Huen. a faculty member161 words
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259 1973-05-18 12 London, Friday. British exports Jumped £77 million to a record £954 million last month, sharply reducing Britain's trade deficit and fuelling hopes of a lasting industrial boom. The trade figures for April, announced by the Government Trade Department showed a deficit259 words
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110 1973-05-18 12 New York, Friday— Britain's biggest bank, Barclay's Bank, Ltd.. has started an "acquisition binge" that has Barclays on a collision course with the three biggest American banks. Business Week said yesterday. Business Week said Barclays appears to want to replace New York's110 words
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Article108 1973-05-18 12 Paris, Friday.—The President of the French Aerospatiale Company, joint developers of the controversial Anglo-French supersonic Concorde project, yesterday reaffirmed his company's faith In the aircraft and claimed Its noise problems had been solved. Mr. Henri Ziegler told a luncheon here: "The preproduction model to be displayed108 words
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Article256 1973-05-18 12 Reuter UPI London, Friday. The biggest speculative attack on the US dollar since the world monetary crisis of last March appeared to have ended yesterday when the US unit held firm against the leading European currencies. The recovery of the dollar, which had been heavily sold byReuter; UPI - 256 words
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Article136 1973-05-18 12 New York, Friday—Business Week magazine reported yesterday that Japanese companies are putting money into Western Canada to "tie up raw material resources and grab a share of the area's industry." The weekly publication said Japanese investment in Western Canada totals US$3OO million of which US136 words
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195 1973-05-18 12 Reuter Tokyo,Friday—Japan had a record deficit of US$ll6O million ($2900 mil.) in her balance of International payments for April, exceeding the previous record deficit of US$lO9l million ($2727 mil.) in March, the Finance Ministry announced. The deficit was mainly dueReuter - 195 words
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Article60 1973-05-18 12 Cape Town, Friday. Foreign-controlled banks in South Africa must reduce their foreign shareholding to 50 per cent "within a reasonable period," Finance Minister Nlcholaas Diederichs announced here. Once this level is attained they will have to continue to make further issues only to South African residents60 words
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Article, Illustration130 1973-05-18 12 Asia's biggest and most sophisticated sound system 4s being installed at the National Stadium hy a local electronics engineering firm. The stadium, which will be the venue of the 7th SEAP Games in September, is being fitted with more than just a public address130 words
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OVERSEAS STOCK EXCHANGE PRICES
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Article319 1973-05-18 12 United Press International Stocks closed lower In a lackluster performance yesterday on the New York Stock Exchange. Turnover was slow. The Dow Jones industrial average of 30 blue chip stocks fell 5.42 to 911.72. Declines led advances 1005 to 382 among 1751 issues crossing the tape. Volume endedUnited Press International - 319 words
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Article209 1973-05-18 12 Closing prices (in francs) yesterday. Paribas 233.50 (234.50) Indochlne 249.50 (241.20) Foncier 435 (430) Printemps 140.80 (141.20) C.O.E. 512 (502) Bull 71 (70) Royal Dutch 184.80 (188) Michelln 2212 (2173) Thomson 295 (289.50) CJ.P. 221 (216 50) Rhone 192 (191) Air 405 (402) Philips 83.60 (82.90) Suez 371 (373)209 words
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Article35 1973-05-18 12 Dow Jones closing stock averages on the New York Exchanee yesterday. 30 Industrials 911.72 (off 5.42), 20 transport 169.37 (off 7.32), 15 utilities 106.72 (off 0.55). C 5 stocks 281.81 (off 3.96).35 words
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Article221 1973-05-18 12 The Tokyo Stock Exchange turned lower yesterday after opening on a firm note mainly due to fears of additional credit squeeze by the Bank of Japan. The market however rallied towards the close with gains centering on blue chips. The mark-up was insufficient as indicated by the Dow Jones221 words
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Article254 1973-05-18 12 Prices at 11.30 a.m. today (Australian time). A baleen 11 13 Do opts nil 04 ft AOD 09 10 Allstate 08ft 11 Amaci 05ft 07 Aurora 10 12 Do opts 00 ft 01 Aust Ant 17 18 Bamboo 06 07 Beach nil 28 Bounty Oil 00ft 01 Bridge 15254 words
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Article67 1973-05-18 12 This service is from the Union Bank of Switzerland. Closing prices (in Swisj francs) on Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday. UBS 3970 Credit Suisse 3450 Swissair B. 625 Swiss Reinsurance 2500 Winterthur B. 1850 Zurich Insurance 6900 N^H n B 2550 Nestle B. 49ofl Cibe-Oeigy B. S Baby Roche *****67 words
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Article59 1973-05-18 12 Taipei, Friday—A group of American industrial and business leaders arrived here yesterday as part of their Far East tour to study defence industries in the region. The Central News Agency said that during its two-day stay here, the 21-strong group will call on the nationalist59 words
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214 1973-05-18 12 United Press International New York, Friday—The Soviet Union is embarked upon a US$27O million ($675 mil) programme to expand its present sea-land container service from Leningrad to the Pacific in an effort to boost its merchant marine, Business Week magazine reported yesterday. The programmeUnited Press International - 214 words
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Article61 1973-05-18 12 Seoul, Friday.—The firs't jumbo jet of South Korea's Korean Airlines (KAL) took off on Tuesday for its inaugural flight on a transpacific route to Los Angeles. The airline will fly its second Boeing 747 in July on the same route, a spokesman for the airline said. The61 words
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Advertisement58 1973-05-18 12 OWN THESE GEMS WITH ONE DOLLAR Jewels add sparkle. Jewels display that tender moment you will always want to cherish. Jewels are forever. You too can own the world's most beautiful gems forever....just by winning the top prizes in the Singapore Sweep. DRAW DATE: 5-6-73 BUY YOUR SINGAPORE SWEEP TICKETS58 words
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Article, Illustration1111 1973-05-18 13 Singaporeans go for sophisticated living The marked Increase in the use of household appliances is a good indicator of the improvement in the standard of living in Singapore. In nearly every house, whether it is a Housing Board flat or a spacious bungalow ope is1,111 words
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Article1119 1973-05-18 13 Prices competitive and choices are bewildering... The choice of household equipment in Singapore is bewildering wide. Products from nearly all over the world are available and it takes the average consumer quite sometime to decide which one he wants to settle for. And so far there1,119 words
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Article, Illustration949 1973-05-18 14 The advent of automatic household appliances has certainly rev o 1 utionised long established patterns of housekeeping. This, more than anything else, is responsible for the transition of the traditional home to the modern one. In pace with technological progress, such appliances have949 words
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Article, Illustration1127 1973-05-18 15 The range of household utensils is as wide as the different markets they serve those who do a fair amount of entertaining at home and therefore look for style and class; those who look on them as decorative items but cannot afford too expensive1,127 words
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293 1973-05-18 15 Refrigerators are now a necessity in most homes. In a hot climate like ours, there is an urgent need to keep food fresh all the time. Cold and iced drinks are also a must in most homes. Storing food in the293 words
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Article, Illustration1183 1973-05-18 16 Constant improvements aim of manufacturers With increasing sophistication in household appliances, modern housewives are all too often mesmerised by the constant influx of new products which promise to reduce their domestic., drudgery drastically. All they have to do, thunder the advertisements on the media and brochures, is1,183 words
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Article, Illustration306 1973-05-18 16 Singapore -based m a n u facturing companies. of household appliances are now looking beyond the domestic market in their sales drive. With Increasing sophistication in their products and competitive prices, they are confident of gaining a foothold in the vast overseas market. Several top306 words
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Advertisement365 1973-05-18 13 Permapure waste f-A\r> /M PAtl I IP A k ir% Lie All FOR CLEAN HOME AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT nostendi. nodes, no ugly sight. m m i*--\1 rik ■> <•' tr< M f W i !Btl fc ii t I: JTSSjcf i -< a' m m ft--6 ■S". HP Uiif.-i r365 words
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Advertisement69 1973-05-18 15 GGENERftL WASHING MACHINE <JS a zt. 1^ rrr. ■■SHHt* RUST PROOF CHASIS Sa» »fer REMOVABLE CASSETTE FILTER 1 I AUTOMATIC WASH I DRY-NOISELESSLY l\\ WASH ALL MATERIAL WOOL-LINEN SILK f BIG WASHING CAPACITY I 10 SHIRTS OR 5 SHEETS Jf A TIME. W GUARANTEE FOR u > 12-MONTHS. Obtainable from69 words
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Advertisement435 1973-05-18 15 HOUR OWN PHILIPS FULLY AUTOMATIC WASHING MA! MM PHILIPS i V ►A* T, V r Model HN 3116 <4 K A. I n Outstanding features: 17 PROGRAMMES-for all methods of washing SUPER COMPACT designed for the smallest available space BIG DRUM for big washing load FULLY AUTOMATIC to give you435 words
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Advertisement275 1973-05-18 16 •-V-. i k: H/-. t f it-..' "£<. > WHITE NVI- WOOLLENS^ T*& Pgr' oqttqns non-fast COLOOREDS 5^ Queen-sized woshload on your mind? HOOVER has the answer. And it's amazingly simple! Just insert this magic keyplate HOOVER AUTOMATIC Model 120 has two easy-to-read keyplates. Between them they offer no less275 words
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Advertisement149 1973-05-18 16 LONG LIFE 70 THE GLASS PORCELAIN FROM FRANCE S3 Mr rlßr Kk fcfi A CONNOISSEURS GIFT BOUTIQUE ESPECIALLY HANDCRAFTED PORTUGUESE MARBLES FOR THE ELEGANT HOME LAMP BASES ASH TRAYS VASES CANDLEBRA FRUIT/FLOWER BOWLS MISCELLANEOUS CONTAINERS UNI-Q Connoisseurs' Gift Boutique Shop 218, 2nd Floor, Tanglin Shopping Centre, 19, Tanglin Road, SINGAPORE149 words
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Advertisement1674 1973-05-18 17 MHHBHBBMi 4 SOPHIA ROAD spacious apartment (ai'ea 3.030 sq.ft) ovailoble for immediate occupation, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, carpeted lounge/ dining area etc., Rent $2,000 fully furnished p.m. For appointment dial *****2/*****0 for Springfied Enterprise. DIST. 17 Centralised airconditioned single-storey detached bungalow furnished/unfurnished 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large dining/ sitting rooms,1,674 words
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Advertisement519 1973-05-18 17 COMMERCIAL EXHIBITIONS MANAGER for newfy-established U.S. Trade Centre. Applicant should hove some design and creative lay-out ability as well as technical knowledge of electrical requirements, Other duties involved supervision over various contractors, administration and contact with businessmen. Experience in either exhibition or construction management highly desirable. Apply in writing, giving519 words
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Advertisement410 1973-05-18 17 FOR A 'GOLDEN MASSAGE' call at Golden Mil#, Merlin Hotel, Ist floor. Appointment, Bridget S'pore *****11 ext. 425 (Open daily 10 a.m. 9 p.m.) MANDARIN HEALTH CENTRE, MANDARIN HOTEL. 3rd floor, massoge/souna/ steambath/focial. *****6, *****1 Ext. 750 Singapore. EXPERIENCED, QUALIFIED COLLEGE Graduate Teacher offers tuition in English os Second Language410 words
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Advertisement671 1973-05-18 17 OFFICIAL NOTICE PROPOSAL TO CHANGE A SHIP'S NAME We, Overseas Shipping Private Limited of 102-B Cecil Street, Singapore 1. hereby give notice that in consequence of the purchase of a ship, we have applied to the Registrar of Singapore ShiDS, under Section 417 of the Merchant Shipping Act (Chapter 172.671 words
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998 1973-05-18 18 Dennis Chia - By Dennis Chia Three national squad players breezed through to win their respective games in the Singapore Badminton Asso c i a* tion's under 21 youth tournament at SBA Hall last night. Top seed Lee Ah Ngo scored an effortless 15-1, 15-4 win over998 words
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Article178 1973-05-18 18 Wong 1 Ngiam Yee took the lead In the National Chess Championship by defeating Former Champion Pang Kwok Leong in the third played on Wednesday, Pang's attack against the Sicilian Defence was Insufficiently prepared and Wong won with a a counter-attack in the centre, bringing a Bishop178 words
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Article92 1973-05-18 18 Las Vegas, Friday.—Only two seeded players remained in the singles competition of the US$l5O,OOO Alan King-Caesar's Palace tennis Classic after a second day of startling upsets yesterday. Falling by the wayside were third-seeded Ken Rosewall, fourth seeded and defending champion John Newcombe, both Australians, sixth-seeded Marty Riessen92 words
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430 1973-05-18 18 Seoul, Friday. Round robin competition in the World Cup Asian Group "A" elimination tournament begins here today with favourites Israel drawn against Malaysia and hosts South Korea playing Thailand. This was decided last night after preliminary matches for groupings. This resulted in Japan,430 words
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Article377 1973-05-18 18 London,. Friday. The Davis Cup, the world's premier men's team tennis tournament, moves towards its climax when eight quarter-finals begin today in the two sections of the European zone. This season the strongest tennis-playing nations have exempted until the quarterfinal stage of the European377 words
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Article31 1973-05-18 18 Karachi, Friday. A fivemember Chinese table tennis team arrived yesterday from Peking to begin a two-week tour during which they will play exhibition matches at Karachi. Lahore and Rawalpindi.31 words
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Article290 1973-05-18 18 Arumugam Kannan, runner up in the recent New Nation Big Walk, yesterday won the 50 kilometres walk at Mountbatten Road. He clocked a time of five hours, 21 minutes and 52 seconds, six seconds ahead of S. Dorairaj. Third was S.N. Singam. Only tnree out of290 words
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Article153 1973-05-18 18 Bangkok. Friday.—Chartchai Chionoi of Thailand won the World Boxing Association flyweight championship here last night by a technical knockout over Fritz Chervet of Switzerland. Referee Jack Sullivan of the United States stopped the fight at the end of the fourth round because of a cut over Chervet's153 words
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Miscellaneous118 1973-05-18 18 DR. KILDARE by Ken Bald L AM READY/ INSIDE, PARA. COVER YOURSELF UP TO THE CHIN*. AND JUST MAKE SURE... A IliMflllllillra SOL 1 sns A w'~4 A t Zft w Ifi a&i m RIP KIRBY by John Prentice and Fred Dickenson TO THE HOSP/TAL NOW DO YOUR DUIY PROMPTLY/118 words
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Article652 1973-05-18 19 Reuter Cardiff, Friday Mark Burgess helped steer the New Zealand cricketers to a first innings declaration with a mighty undefeated 124 against Glamorgan on the second day of their three-day match here yesterday. Burgess became the third New Zealand player to score a centuryReuter - 652 words
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Article49 1973-05-18 19 Tokyo, Friday The results of the Japan's professional baseball leagues: CENTRAL LEAGUE: Hiroshima 7 Yomlugi 6; Chuunichl 3 Hanshln 3 (draw at 14 lnning3); Yakult vs Taiyo (postponed by rain). PACIFIC LEAGUE: Hankyu 10 Talhelyo 1; Nankal 3 Kintetsu 0; Lotte vs Nlttaku (postponed by rain).49 words
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Article709 1973-05-18 19 LIM KEE CHAN - pu w Wth LIM KEE CHAN Seletar and Chang! are tied for the lead in the Singapore Golf Association's interteam league with a total of eight points. Seletar has played six matches with four wins and two defeats. On home course they beat Tengah beat Singapore709 words
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Miscellaneous301 1973-05-18 19 NEW NATION CROSSWORD 9 Youth group. 10 River of England and Scotland. 11 Part of a horse's collar. 12 LelTs father. 13 Ancient tale. 18 More pleasant. 22 Dressmakers' need. 24 Vedlc god. 25 Decoration. 26 Insect stage. 27 Sailor on "The Pinafore." 29 Cucumber. 30 Genus of mallows. 31301 words
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435 1973-05-18 20 Dick West - By Dick West By this time you probably have read about a million versions of what's been going on inside the White House with regard to the Watergate case. Here's the 1,000,001 st: Various statements by President Nixon's White House aides and campaign lieutenants have435 words
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Article140 1973-05-18 20 TODAY is Friday, May 18, the 138 th day of 19/3 with 227 to follow. THE MOON: Between its full phase and last quarter. THE MORNING STABS: Mercury, Mars and Jupiter. THE EVENING STARS: Venus and Saturn. Those born on this date are under the sign of Taurus. American140 words
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Article52 1973-05-18 20 AH FOOK: If we had all changed our diet from rice to bread during the Eat-More-Wheat campaign, there would not have been this rice price hike problem. MEI LIN: What's the difference? With so many panic-stricken people and rumour mongers around, the price of bread would also have52 words
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Article205 1973-05-18 20 "We've all heard about mutton, being dressed up as lamb, but IX tests being carried out at the New Zealand Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) are successful, New Zealand will produce mutton which tastes like pork. Research by the applied biochemistry division205 words
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Article, Illustration54 1973-05-18 20 Showbusiness is a way of life for pretty Eiko Nakamura who has been in it for three years. Now in Singapore as a member of the Japanese delegation to the 19th Asian Film Festival, Eiko has acted in four films and three TV features. She loves painting. Pic-Picture by JERRY SEH - 54 words
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Advertisement207 1973-05-18 20 ELSAYEO MODEL CENTRE THE INSTITUTE FOR DEPORTMENT, ETIQUETTE AND ELEGANCE JB '■Wf The Institute offers the most comprehensive 2 months' courses in all aspects of GOOD GROOMING, SOCIAL GRACES, DRESS SENSE, VOICE CULTURE and MODELLING. Success in social and business life will be yours with poise and confidence acquired through207 words
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Miscellaneous325 1973-05-18 20 5 Singapore 3.00 Opening and For The Family (C) 3.30 Diary of Events (C) 3.35 Our Music Makers featuring Goh Hun Sheng (C Rpt) 3.50 Where the Heart Is 3.50 Where The Heart Is 4.10 Don't Way With Fiie (Mandarin drama Rpt) 5.00 Close 600 Opening and In tan (M)325 words
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Miscellaneous569 1973-05-18 20 TRUST YOUR LUCKY STAR IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN TODAY, you are very seldom completely satisfied with your lot, and for this reason you tremendously enjoy contemplating a change. TOMORROW... TAURUS (April 20-May 20) A day when you may have to recover from the results of an overactive imagination. GEMINI569 words
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