New Nation, 4 July 1973
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Title Section15 1973-07-04 1 HEW NATION SINGAPORE Wednesday evening, July 4, 1973 No. 758 Price 15 cents NEW NATION15 words
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Article10 1973-07-04 1 Police reported 58 accidents yesterday. Six were serious.10 words
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Article141 1973-07-04 1 In very light trading, share prices were fairly steady for the first 45 minutes on the Stock Exchange of Singapore this morning. BUSINESS DONE: Bukit Sembawang (1) 13.80. (1) 13.90 Singapore Land (6) 6.55. Bandar Raya (1) 2.80. Development Bank of Singapore (1) 5.75. Genting (lj 7.00.141 words
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Article, Illustration638 1973-07-04 1 'Wish us well in this difficult period* Reuter New York, Wednesday Actress Elizabeth Taylor announced last night that she and Richard Burton had separated probably because "we have loved each other too much." The ccuple have been married lor nine years and in her statementReuter - 638 words
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Article51 1973-07-04 1 A mechanic, Tan Ah Soon 17 died in the Outram Road General Hospital yesterday, 24 hours after his head was crushed by a car he was repairing. Tan. of Airport Road, was working under the car in an Aljunied Road workshop when the hydraulic jack supporting the vehicle51 words
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Article277 1973-07-04 1 Peking, Wednesday—American special envoy Dr. Henry Kissinger Is scheduled to visit Peking for highlevel talks with Chinese leaders in August, highly qualified diplomatic sources said here today. But envoys in Peking believed that the Chinese will insist that in any effort to achieve a settlement277 words
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Article187 1973-07-04 1 'Decision by Cabinet* Reuter Canberra, Wednesday Australia will withdraw all its five-power defence support troops from Singapore by 1975, including a small technical corps of 150 men, the Australian Financial Heview reported today. The report said the decision to withdraw was made by the FederalReuter - 187 words
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Article407 1973-07-04 1 ...from education fund The Ministry of Education has agreed to exempt foreign students in commercial institutions here from the Education Fund donation if they enrolled before June 18, and if they are recommended by the heads of these institutions The ministry a good and authenticated407 words
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Article89 1973-07-04 1 Reuter Munich, Wednesday Scientists here have developed a new antiulcer preparation which can be sniffed just like snuff. A research group at the Max Planck Institute for Biachemlstry said the preparation Involved a hormone called Sekretln which activated the pancreas to produce a secretion neutralisingReuter - 89 words
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Article49 1973-07-04 1 A party of officers from Central police station yesterday recovered an assortment of gangland weapons and 44 lb of raw opium from raids conducted in Braddell Road and Clarke Street. They were led to the hideouts by three of the seven secret society suspects they picked up.49 words
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Miscellaneous20 1973-07-04 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from l p.m. to 6 p.m. today —Isolated showers in the late afternoon. See Page 220 words
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Article, Illustration310 1973-07-04 2 Not all crows are as black as they are made out to be. At least this one isn't. This white crow has not been bleached or whitewashed. It is a genuine albino. The Primary Production Department has launched a drive against crows, but310 words
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Article294 1973-07-04 2 Wee Beng Huat - Sleep without tents By Wee Beng Huat Diehard campers determined to beat the camping ban at Changi Beach are now doing it by staging parties and sleeping in the open—without a tent. The have been doing so for the past eight months since the ban294 words
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Article46 1973-07-04 2 Mr. Tan Choc. Kuan, a local artist will hold a talk in Chinese on Elementary Painting at the National Library's meeting room at 2.30 p.m. on Saturday. Admission tickets are available at the Information Desk, Adult Lending Section c.f the National Library.46 words
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Article, Illustration185 1973-07-04 2 He may be the loneliest bird at Juron£ Bird Park, but VIP treatment is in store for him. The park authorities are building him an air-conditioned cage with chilled water. Enclosed by glass panels and cooled by air-condi-tioners, the penguin's new home is expected185 words
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Article44 1973-07-04 2 A survey conducted between June 22 and 29 showed that out of 4296 houses and 181 construction sites inspected. 147 houses and 31 sites were found breeding mosquitoes. A total of 140 orders and 29 summonses were served on the offenders.44 words
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356 1973-07-04 2 The Amalgamated Union of Public Employees has signed a leave compensation agreement with the Adult Education Board securing better working conditions for some 80 members. Under the agreement, which will be effective retrospectively from January 1 this year, all serving officers as well as356 words
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Article, Illustration181 1973-07-04 2 Over two years have elapsed since the former Khek cemetery, bounded by Holland Road and North Buona Vista Road, was exhumed but it still gives up its dead. This coffin, estimated to be 100 years old and still in good condition, was brought to181 words
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Article53 1973-07-04 2 The Singapore Chapter of Ikebana International will celebrate its fifth anniversary at Command House, Kheam Hock Road the residence of the Speaker of Parliament—on July 25. Mrs. S. Rajaratnam, wife of the Minister for Foreign Affairs, will cut the birthday cake. There will also be a display53 words
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Article20 1973-07-04 2 The Raffles Institution band will perform at the Macßitchie Reservoir Park on Sunday from 5.30 to 6.30 p.m.20 words
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Article236 1973-07-04 2 Violet Oon - By Violet Oon Takeshi Kobayashi gave a competent, though not particularly outstanding violin recital- at the Victoria Theatre last night. His interpretations were lukewarm but distinguished by a very sweet tone in the adagio passages. Schubert's Violin Sonata in D Major opened the programme. This was236 words
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149 1973-07-04 2 The Ministry of Labour placed four disabled people three male and one female for training under the Scheme for Rehabilitation and Retraining of Disabled Persons in April. They are now learning to assemble electronic component parts, make artificial appliances, and are being trained in fly-tying149 words
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156 1973-07-04 2 The Singapore Manufacturers' Association has deferred its trade mission to South Vietnam. This was reported in the latest issue of the SMA bulletin, the Manufacturer. It said it felt the time for such a mission not opportune. However, a date for the mission will156 words
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Article34 1973-07-04 2 The Japanese Cultural Society, Singapore, in conjunction with the Japanese Association, will hold a film show, Panda Adventure, at the Metrople Theatre, Tan Jong Pagar Road, on Sun day at 9.30 a.m.34 words
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Article27 1973-07-04 2 A talk and film show In conjunction with the Keep Our Water Clean campaign held at the Havelock Road Community Centre at 7.30 p.m. tomorrow.27 words
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Miscellaneous64 1973-07-04 2 Tides Today: 12.43 a.m. (2.9 m). 2.18 p.m. (2.5 m). Tomorrow: 1.32 a.m. (2.8 m), 2.54 p.m. (2.4 m). Friday: 2.23 a.m. (2.6 m). 3.29 p.m. (2.4 m). Saturday: 3.17 a.m. (2.4 m), 4.05 p.m. (2.3 m). Sunday: 4.19 a.m. (2.1 m), 4.45 p.m. (2.2 m). Monday: 5.37 a.m. (1.964 words
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Miscellaneous413 1973-07-04 2 HBPPEnincs WHAT'S ON TODAY Mr. E. W. Barker, Minister for Law and National Development and MP for Tanglin, will officiate at the BALLOTING CEREMONY OF HOUSING BOARD FLATS at the carpark in front of Block 8. Farrer Road Estate, at 2.30 p.m. A five-lecture course on INTRODUCTION TO RADIATION HAZARDS,413 words
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Article, Illustration183 1973-07-04 3 Israeli Industrialists and businessmen are now showing an Increasing interest in investing in Singapore, according to Mr. Zvi Kedar (above), the Israeli ambassador before his departure yesterday to take up another appointment in London. This, he hoped, would bring fruitful results In promoting183 words
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Article313 1973-07-04 3 'Trade displays merit concession' The Singapore Manufacturers' Association has expressed hopes that participants in the annual "Buy Singapore made goods" exhibitions would be granted double deduction tax concessions. In an editorial in the latest issue of the SMA's official bulletin, The Manufacturer, it stated313 words
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Article250 1973-07-04 3 The forthcoming fifth Buy Singapore made goods exhibition to be held at the National Stadium in Kallang from August 30 to September 9 will be the best and biggest ever mounted by the Singapore Manufacturers' Association. According to Mr. Phua Kok Tee. chairman of the organising250 words
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180 1973-07-04 3 Three students who submitted blank papers in the building practice supplementary examination conducted by the Architectural Faculty of the University of Singapore, have failed their examinations. But it is understood that all three students will be allowed to continue their studies, although their180 words
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Article202 1973-07-04 3 The Advertisers Association is asking Radio and Television Singapore for early financial estimates to give Its members time to prepare for colour televislon next year. The editorial of the latest TAA Bulletin said it was too early to speculate on the additional cost of202 words
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Article245 1973-07-04 3 Several hotels In Singapore have begun sales promotion drives in South-East Asian countries to capture the crowd expected here for the SEAP Games in September. The general manager of Hotel Grand Central. Mr. Philip Sim said: "We have gone on a sales tour of the countries245 words
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Miscellaneous315 1973-07-04 3 Quis object No. 311 Office attendant wins $15 A SPECIAL QUIZ Last Friday's quiz photograph showed a pocket balance. The first prize of $15 goes to Mr. Ramll bin Haron, an office attendant, of Bendemeer Road. His entry was the first correct one opened by the Editor last night. The315 words
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Article, Illustration541 1973-07-04 4 EX-PRINCIPAL TELLS OF THOSE GOOD OLD SCHOOLS "Schools these days are too big," reminisced Canon R.K.S. ADAMS, 72, when he was in Singapore recently for a two-week stay. Canon Adams, a former principal of St. Andrew's School for 29 years, said: "When I first541 words
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Article418 1973-07-04 4 From the DOG HOUSE Bv PG Apart from the 189 canine aristocrats which will be judged in the exhibition hall at the National Stadium at Kallang on July 15, there will be an item of particular interest to all dog lovers a demonstration of obedience.418 words
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Article, Illustration49 1973-07-04 4 Skippy is a three-year-old spayed ***** and is most anxious to move into a new home. It is very affectionate, especially with children and is a good watchdog. If you wish to adopt Skippy call at the SPCA, 151, Orchard Road, or dial *****9.49 words
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Advertisement237 1973-07-04 4 ADVERTISEMENT indas 9 If UNGA, WHO WAS THAT GOOO LOOKING BOY WE SAW YOU WITH LAST NIGHT V V m THATIS 806 i HE WAS SOMEONE W BEEN LONONG TO MEET... BUT I OOJT THINK. HE'D GIVE ME A SECOND LOOK. I WAS SWEET SEVENTEEN V and SPOTTY i 'W237 words
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Advertisement222 1973-07-04 4 advertisement Cathay's New Concept in Chinese Restaurants £JATHAY Restaurant combines fine Cantonese cuisine with European luxury, music and song. It had to come some time. Surprising it took so long. Now with Cathay there's a way to enjoy the finest of Chinese cuisine while relaxing in the lap of luxury.222 words
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Article, Illustration214 1973-07-04 5 The Nutrition Unit of the Health Ministry has begun its islandwide survey on the nutritive value of food eaten by primary schoolchildren during recess. Six teams of four members each visited four schools on Monday, the first day of the survey Jurong Town Primary School, Pei214 words
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Article432 1973-07-04 5 Aussies tap list of March visitors Australians topped the list and made up 13.9 per cent of the 73,117 tourists who visited Singapore in March this year. According to the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board's latest report, these were "closely followed by the Japanese (13.8 per432 words
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308 1973-07-04 5 Singapore Petroleum Company will take its first step towards commercial production in the middle of this month. The company will be pumping more than one million tons of crude oil worth over $8 million into its newly completed refinery storage tanks on Pulau Merlimau.308 words
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255 1973-07-04 5 To foster a better understanding of the handicapped, the Singapore Council of Social Service is organising a guest-for-the-day programme as part of its annual Month for the Disabled project on Sept. 23. This Is the first attempt by the council to enable255 words
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Article38 1973-07-04 5 Mr. Teong Eng Siong, MP for Sembawang, will open an art exhibition by local artists organised by the People's Association and the Ministry of Culture at the Chong Pang Community Centre on Friday at 8 p.m.38 words
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Article29 1973-07-04 5 The Singapore Leprosy Relief Association will hold its anual general meeting at the Singapore Island Country Club. Bukit Course. Sime Road, on July 14. at 4.30 p.m.-29 words
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Article22 1973-07-04 5 Mrs. Gracia Tay Chee will speak on Social Etiquette at the YWCA House. Jurong, on July 19 at 7.30 p.m.22 words
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Article25 1973-07-04 5 The Singapore YWCA will hold a social evening. A Night to Remember, at its Outram Road premises on July 21 at 8 p.m.25 words
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Advertisement65 1973-07-04 5 FOR CONVENIENT PARKING, DROP IN A 1 IOUR NEW SHOP AT SPECIALISTS' CENTREI c -■r f 1 1 9 i. t Lto Singapore tor t!* first time,«!•» suitings are in colours o# Fawn/ Blue, Navy, Beige, Mustard ahd b IzDdtlis MEN'S SHOP The shop with The Maharajah s Service 86,65 words
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Advertisement245 1973-07-04 5 I »v v.* 3# i You save yourself a lot of time, trouble and fuss! Because with The Hongkong Bank a savings account entitles you to the biggest benefits any bank could offer! Unsurpassable benefits like these: RAPID COMPUTERISED SERVICE All 11 branches of The Hongkong Bank are linked together245 words
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Miscellaneous327 1973-07-04 5 r 4 t W/-' \v< V x\ L V Housewife one of 2 winners KWANG SI A/NEW NATION CONTEST cinEmn poser Last Friday's poser showed a scene from Those Calloways, a Walt Disney production. There were only two correct entries. Tney were from: "Mrs. Lucy Goh Slew Eng (housewife), of327 words
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Miscellaneous95 1973-07-04 5 I weather Temperatures in cities yesterday: Manila Hong Kong Kuala Lumpur Bangkok Tokyo Jakarta Naha Taipeh Seoul London Paris Moscow New York San Francisco Sydney Adelaide 33-23 C 31-28 C 33-22 C 34-25 C 27-21 C 32-25 C 30-26 C 33-23 C 31-22 C 24-13 C 26-16 C 30-17 C95 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration740 1973-07-04 6 ART BUCHWAID - Brando is really trying to rent a flat Art Buchwald is America's leading satirist. His writings have entertained millions of people the world over. But even as he raises chuckles and smiles, it is obvious that he has often a message to deliver.740 words
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848 1973-07-04 6 Michael Conlon - AMERICA From Michael Conlon United Press International Before this year is over cancer will strike another 665,000 Americans. Few of them or their doctors ever will know for sure how or where it started. And, before this year is over, scientific tests coveringUnited Press International - 848 words
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Article, Illustration927 1973-07-04 6 Tom Zito - PROFILE From Tom Zito Washington Post Carole King, who has sold more than 15 million albums in the past three years, would rather not talk about it. "She just doesn't do interviews," says Pat Luce, a publicity director for the company that distributesWashington Post - 927 words
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VOICE OF THE PRESS
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Article315 1973-07-04 6 What other Newspapers are saving: NIXON'S AUGUST 15 DEADLINE The U.S. Congress is still determined to prevent the Nixon Administration from continuing its involvement in the Cambodia war. It has in fact issued an ultimatum to President Nixon to stop the American bombing of Cambodia or face the315 words
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Article566 1973-07-04 6 TROUBLES BROUGHT ALONG BY NUCLEAR WEAPONB The fact that Prance is ignoring international public opposition and many countries' protests to carry on with her nuclear test plan in the Pacific shows that nuclear weapons are most sought after by various countries. Soon after the U.S. Soviet summit566 words
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Advertisement162 1973-07-04 6 This lighter is a masterpiece of Maruman's superb engineering skill and meticulous craftsmanship The engineers and artisans at Maru man are a fussy lot where engineer ing precision, fine craftsmanship and attention to detail is concerned. They have every reason to be. They've got a long standing tradition to upkeep162 words
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184 1973-07-04 7 Reuter Washington. Wednesday. —Charges of collaborating with North Vietnam brought against seven former prisoners of war by Colonel Theodore Guy have been dismissed, the Defence Department announced yesterday. An eighth man against whom charges were brought, Sergeant Abel Kavanaugh, was found dead last weekReuter - 184 words
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Article, Illustration170 1973-07-04 7 London. Wednesday—A painting by Pablo Picasso (above) from the collection of late actor and art connoisseur Edward O. Robinson sold in auction for £270.000 (about $1.7 million) last night, a world record price for a work by the artist. New York dealer170 words
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Article71 1973-07-04 7 London, Wednesday A passionate love letter written by Napoleon Bonaparte to Josephine de Beauharnals before their marriage was sold for £4,200 (about $25,000) at Sotheby's here yesterday. The buyer of the auto- graphed letter, one of only three surviving from the period of their courtship, was a71 words
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Article358 1973-07-04 7 Query on Nixon home Reuter Washington, Wednesday President Nixon was said to be appalled by reports yesterday that special Watergate prosecutor Archibald Cox was investigating alleged shady dealings in the purchase of the President's California home. The White House described the reports of shadyReuter - 358 words
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Article314 1973-07-04 7 Big inquiry now on United Press International Washington, Wednesday. —Disturbed over reports that as many as 11 minor girls have been "involuntarily sterilised" in a fe-derally-funded birth control clinic in Alabama, Attorney General Elliot L. Richardson yesterday ordered the Justice Department to launch an immediate investigation. Mr.United Press International - 314 words
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Article320 1973-07-04 7 Reuter Helsinki, Wednesday. The Soviet Union yesterday called on European states to outlaw war and to re cognise the inviolability of existing frontiers in a wide ranging blueprint for future relations on the continent. The Soviet proposals, put by Foreign Minister Mr. Andrei Gromyko, dominatedReuter - 320 words
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Article157 1973-07-04 7 New Delhi, Wednesday.— Floodwaters from the Sonpur River south of here have swept away a bus and at least 65 passengers are believed to have drowned yesterday. Officials said five people had been rescued from the bus, which was swept away on Monday night about157 words
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Article26 1973-07-04 7 Katmandu, Wednesday— Nepal will spend U558,310,000 $8,310,000 ($2O,V< 5,000). on defence during 1973/74( according to budget estimates for the fiscal year released here.26 words
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140 1973-07-04 7 Reuter Geneva, Wednesday—Canada, Mexico, Holland and Japan yesterday rebuked the nuclear powers for continuing weapons tests—both in the atmosphere and underground and called on them to stop. Delegates of all four countries, in speeches to the 25-naUon Geneva Disarmament Conference, deplored China's hydrogen bomb explosionReuter - 140 words
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148 1973-07-04 7 Reuter Athens, Wednesday. Greece's army-backed regime yesterday arrested two Royalist former Cabinet ministers and accused them of taking part in a navy plot to overthrow the government. Former Foreign Minister Evanghelos Averoff-Tosltsas. 63. was arrested at his suburban home and taken to security headquarters forReuter - 148 words
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Advertisement207 1973-07-04 7 m sound Sanyo has replaced all valves with solid state circuitry to give you instant-on, better performance and fewer repairs. You get better pictures instantly with three ICs which replace dozens of {rouble-prone parts. Plus solid state devices to produce clearer pictures even from distant TV stations, maintain picture clarity207 words
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Article483 1973-07-04 8 The labour scene in Singapore has been so quiet in the past few years that it is almost a shock to suddenly hear of "sinister outside sources whose main objective is not to assist the workers or to protect their interests but to make483 words
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Article47 1973-07-04 8 by ISPY Apart from being a symbol of Women's Lib. the prefix Ms has some practical functions too. A widow recently confided to a colleague that she finds Ms Ideal since she doesn't exactly qualify as a Miss or a Mrs.47 words
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Article, Illustration608 1973-07-04 8 DICK WILSON - DICK WILSON When an ice barrier melts, the waters are suddenly released and find their natural direction. Now that the 25-year-old block between America and China Is virtually removed, where will the US settle down In Asian diplomacy? The question may608 words
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Letters
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Article199 1973-07-04 8 Through the kindness of your readers' columns, I would like to bring to the attention of the Ministry concerned, a matter of unequal treatment as regards water concession rates. It has now been decided by the Public Utilities Board that those who live In different addresses,199 words
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Article79 1973-07-04 8 HEDWIDGE BRUYNS - HEDWIDGE BRUYNS Public Relations Officer, Ministry of the Environment. Singapore, 3. The correspondent For Country (NN, 19.6.73) is informed that the bin centre at the Junction of Track 22 and Ponggol Road is now In a satisfactory condition. Six additional bins have been provided to accommodate the increase79 words
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Article257 1973-07-04 8 J. BERNOULLI - J. BERNOULLI Being a mathematician by training I feel I have an obligation to your readers to point out to them that the claims by Student of Mathematics (NN. 28.6.731 were erroneous, and to explain the correct point of view taken by mathematicians concerning division by zero.257 words
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Article168 1973-07-04 8 FOO SHIANG HUI - FOO SHIANG HUI I refer to your Talking Point colum of Tuesday. 26th June, 1973, commenting on the provisions of the Workmen's Compensation Act. This has unfortunately created the erroneous impression that workmen's compensation is not payable if the injury sustained does not result In some form168 words
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Article61 1973-07-04 8 Lorong Kalui. off Upper Paya Lebar Road, was once a quiet and peaceful residential area. Today, it is daily polluted by residents who play their records with a loud volume. This not onlv causes vibrations to buildings but is also bad for mental health. Will the61 words
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Article106 1973-07-04 8 GINA CHOO - GINA CHOO I am a science student In the academic stream. I have decided to enter the Singapore Polytechnic after completing Secondary Four. Last year I took technical training (outside school hours) but I did badly in my aptitude test. I am thinking of taking Electronics106 words
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Article44 1973-07-04 8 I hope the Ministry c.f Education will clarify this point. Has a school the right to Insist that a student represent his school in some games or other when his parents refuse to allc.w him to participate? CURIOUS, Singapore, 3.44 words
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Article191 1973-07-04 8 LAWRENCE S.H. LOH - LAWRENCE S.H. LOH Public Relations Officer, Singapore Police Force. Singapore, 1. I refer to your letter headlined No Response to Suggestion by Frustrated published in your newspaper on May 24. It is incorrect to say that there was no response from the authorities concerned. When the letter191 words
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Advertisement47 1973-07-04 8 Write to The Editor, New Nation, Locked Bag 15, GPO, Singapore, 1. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR LETTERS to the Editor will not be consider ed for publica tion unless they have the writers names and addresses. Include a pseudonym if you do not want your name published47 words
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Advertisement105 1973-07-04 8 m !Ci BSPP u n EuZ fS sa£ THCPROVEn For dependability, you can't beat Australian power and hand tools. They do two kinds of jobs. A selling job for the importer. ♦A professional job for the end-user. They've proved their popularity in all parts of the world. Come along to105 words
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Miscellaneous33 1973-07-04 8 SURE, you. AHO t know) rr: iw dmesnoN is« —Dol>*£y know it r m m a w 4 -A S k S m m -*3 -> K s rr 2SS! V y ia* N!33 words
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Article, Illustration953 1973-07-04 9 UP and UP —at the end of the line, the consumer pays The rising cost of everything that Singapore imports, whether for consumption or manufacture, has brought about the "pass on" philosophy. This means that though manufacturers, distributors and others claim they absorb much953 words
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Article, Illustration1062 1973-07-04 9 ISMAIL KASSIM - A TWO-PART SERIES BY ISMAIL KASSIM ISMAIL KASSIM In just one year from February 1972 to February 1973 the Singapore Consumer Price Index shot up by 12.4 points. Prior to that it had been increasing on an average of slightly over ope point a year.1,062 words
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Advertisement89 1973-07-04 9 -,/v Remember how watches used to be? Gone are the days when watches were distinctively male and female. Yesterday was —to each their own. Today, Vulcain, with no less than 100 years of unsurpassed quality and fine Swiss craftmanship, brings you one watch for the both of you. Bold and89 words
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Article, Illustration561 1973-07-04 10 Violet Oon - Romance, cicadas and Teresa Khoo By Violet Oon Imagine sitting beneath, the swaying palms, lulled by a gentle breeze, a Singapore Sling in one hand, the other holding on to your true love and in the background cicadas are singing to Teresa Khoo's music. Nothing561 words
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206 1973-07-04 10 Paul Simon, formerly half of the famous Simon and Garfunkel singing duo, climbs up the US charts with a song called Kodachrome. Paul and Art Garfunkel spilt after making the smash album and single. Bridge Over Troubled Water. Art turned his attention206 words
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559 1973-07-04 10 Mary Lee - From Mary Lee Mention Woodstock, the Isle of Wight festival and most of us will picture a scene of decadence Just the sort of thing all good citizens should frown upon. Except it's really not that sort of thing. Whether or not you559 words
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Article, Illustration400 1973-07-04 10 The Trinity Theological College will hold a choral and drama festival of Friday at 8.30 p.m. at the Singapore Conference Hall to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The first part of the show will consist of vc.?al works with a play by a student, Yong Ah Wan taking over400 words
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Article, Illustration533 1973-07-04 10 Melbourne Herald - Melbourne Herald Charlie Chaplin made her an International star more than 20 years ago when he chose her lor the role of a young ballerina In his film, Limelight. The him was not a great success and Chaplin's performance was criticised, but no-one doubted the ability533 words
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Advertisement66 1973-07-04 10 If you're in the dark about securing a bright future... the Prudential can assure your financial stability over the years ahead. 98 93 88 83 78 1973 THE MAN FROM THE ASSURANCE CO LTD. To: The Prudential Assurance Co. Lid, P.0.80x 492, Singapore. Please send me, without obligation, particulars of66 words
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Miscellaneous209 1973-07-04 10 SINGAPORE LONDON NEW YORK 1) (2) Playground in my mind Clint Holmes 2) (4) Good Grief Christina Chicory Tip 3) (1) You Are The Sunshine Of My Life—Stevie Wonder 4) (5) Stuck In The Middle With You—Stealers Wheel 5) (6) Give Me Love George Harrison 6) (3) My Love—Paul McCartney209 words
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TREND
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Article, Illustration342 1973-07-04 11 BETTY L. KHOO - BETTY L. KHOO If you can round up six to eight women, you can get started on a fascinating new hobby. Mr. William Files was talking about gem- cutting, a hobby which is neither as difficult nor as expensive as it sounds. Mr. Files who342 words
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Article, Illustration832 1973-07-04 11 Torn Shales - She can cover the waterfront of human emotione in four facial expressions and a giggle By Torn Shales Washington Post "A lot of people call me Flash," says Liza Minnelli, explaining why the pocket tape recorder Peter Sellers gave her has FLASH written on it. SheWashington Post - 832 words
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830 1973-07-04 11 TRISH SHEPPARD "Don't come round here filling my girls' heads with all that nonsense." a friend said to me yesterday. And it looked like he really meant it. The nonsense he was referring to was a fistful of false nails, or more830 words
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Article, Illustration443 1973-07-04 11 Maggie Koh - nniiques By Maggie Koh It is a pity you cannot see this splendid piece of embroidery in all its full rich colours. It is the most recent addition to our collection of Chinese and nonya embroidered articles. This one measures 14ft 6in by 2ft and443 words
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Advertisement383 1973-07-04 11 i iy I 5 k H i 4mm\ The me»selJrtilissamond are buy fin eWi SOytM* tU A SMDtUU mix/.U*tu+ *+J\jO\til +*LM tfa*.Ci*do«*Vw,. loiUy M€ l+Vt oi*A 5/000 Vfv vf* \JJ&I+-Avt\ yCO- L*Vt totfoit U>ty en W*ll t MH W* ?<** <44 Ult MftJLtC+y4 4&M*CI to itLf> ye* tc +eh* 3.383 words
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Advertisement14 1973-07-04 11 SINGAPORE-MADE DISCOUNT ON ALL SINGAPORE-MADE SHOES 26th JUNE TO 9th JULY (SINGAPORE ONLY) iSoto14 words
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Article172 1973-07-04 12 Price erosion continued on the Stock Exchange of Singapore yesterday. Trading was dull throughout the day. Eager sellers found buyers hesistant and cautious in nearly every section of the Exchange. On a low volume, blue chips were barely steady. This trend spread to other industrials, hotels, properties, rubbers172 words
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Article48 1973-07-04 12 Mr. Woon Slang Kee, assistant cashier (operations) Bank of America, will leave Singapore fc.r London on July 8 to attend a six-month computer operations training programme. He will be accompanied by Mr. Lim Han Yong, a senic.r clerk in the foreign exchange department of the bank.48 words
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Article226 1973-07-04 12 The Chase Manhattan Bank has promoted Mr. Dominique Clavel as assistant general manager and Mr. Lim Jiew Kent as assistant treasurer (corporate rank). Mr. Clavel will be resoonsible for the daily operations of Chase's Singapore branch network. Before his promo cion. Mr. Clavel was manager, creditmarketing, of the bank's226 words
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Article, Illustration192 1973-07-04 12 The Mitsubishi Link which opened its branch here today, hopes to boost Singapore's position as a leading international money market through its worldwide banking network and services, said its President, Mr. Toshio Nakamuru. He said at a Press conference at the Shangri-La Hotel: "Our192 words
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301 1973-07-04 12 The advantage Singapore took of the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) is reflected in the $134.2 million worth of domestic exports to 16 countries last year. This was stated in an article in the latest issue of the SMA bulletin The301 words
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161 1973-07-04 12 The Stock Exchange of Singapore and the Securities Industry Council have approved Singapore Land and Investment's proposed rights issue of 19,210,392 new $1 ordinary shares at a price of $3 each. The issue will be made by way of provisional allotment to the company's161 words
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Article79 1973-07-04 12 Olympia Plywood's unaudited pre-tax profit for the half-year ended April 1973 showed a substantial Increase to $445,245 compared with $9,527 for the nine months of fiscal 1972. Sales also went up to $4,498,707—42 per cent more than for the nine months of 1972. The better results79 words
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Article425 1973-07-04 12 An unpleasant foretaste of Phase IV and concern over an impending creditcrunch pulled stocks downward yesterday on the New York Stock Exchange. Trading in the pre-July 4 session was typically light. At the close, the Dow Jones industrial average had slid 6.4 to 874.17 Declines led advances 813425 words
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Article205 1973-07-04 12 Closing prices (in francs) yesterday: Paribas 230 (230) Indochine 250 (259) Fonder 414 (418) Printemps 133 (134.50) CGE 495 (500) Bull 65 (65.20) Royal Dutch 175.80 (175) Michelin 1910 (1948) Thomson 263.50 (270) CFP 227.50 exdiv (241.50) Rhone 183.50 (189.50) Air 380.10 (385) Philips 78 79.60) Suez 363.70 366)205 words
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Article256 1973-07-04 12 Prices at 11.30 a.m. today (Australian time). Abaleen 02 10 Do opts 02 04 AOD 07J 08$ Allstate 10 nil Amad 04 05 Aurora 13 14 Do Opts 01J 02 Aust Ant 16 18 Bamboo 05 06 Beach nil 26 Bounty Oil 00} 01 Bridge 13 nil Castlereagh 06256 words
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Article298 1973-07-04 12 KYODO Prices surged ahead in the morning session on the Tokyo Stock Market yester day, with the Dow Jones average recovering the yen 4,700 level which it lost last May 21. The market opened higher on the strength of a bullish tone the previous day, a steep overnight fallKYODO - 298 words
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Article84 1973-07-04 12 This service Is from the Union Bank of Switzerland. Closing quotations (In Swiss francs) on Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday. UBS 4070 —20 SBC 3640 —40 Credit Suisse 3630 —40 Swissair B. 618 Swiss Reinsurance 2640 10 Winterthur B. 1870 —15 Zurich Insurance 7350 —150 Juvena B. 2610 —55 Nestle84 words
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Article34 1973-07-04 12 Dow Jones closing stock averages on the New York Exchange yesterday: 30 Industrials 874.17 (.off 6.40), 20 transport 55.60 tup 0.27). 15 utilities 100.56 (off 0.38), 65 stocks 266.92 (off 1.28).34 words
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Advertisement780 1973-07-04 12 At last from TWA.. The real young Europe, and the rem young America, at real young prices. At TWA, we believe in helping you to get the most out of your trip to Europe or the United States. Our youth programs this year will help you do just that, in780 words
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Advertisement584 1973-07-04 13 |@_!<~+--+_}"&_:-`\,<`.^-^~~_&& ATTENTION BUSY MOTHERS! Playgroups for pre-«chool children, supervise by experienced exteocher. Limited ploces. Enquiries: Miss Ton *****5. &LLLijliVJjSm HOUSES, OFFICES, RENOVATIONS, carpeting, designing, additions, olterations, sanitary, electricol works, terrazzo, awnings, chicks, turfing, drive-ways, metal gates, fencings, etc. Kwee Yop General Construction Co., Tel: S'pore *****8. PHONE OR VISIT Merigotd584 words
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Advertisement562 1973-07-04 13 HIRE PURCHASE, RENTAL, SALES, WOODEN furniture manufacturer. Contact 18 Tiverton Lane Singapore 9. 1 SIGHT-SUING, •USIN I S S, TWENTY-FOUR hour for only $25/-. Joseph Car Rental Tel: *****5/*****5 S'pore Free mileage in Singapore. FULL RANGE HOME APPLIANCES from oirconditioners, mini ovens, self-clean gas/electric cookers, twin-tub/ automatic washing machines, dryers,562 words
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Advertisement751 1973-07-04 13 RESIDENTIAL LAND, over on acre, in dist. 9, suitable for development of town houses or possible for commercial project. Interested principals contact Mr. Ho of Pbn Asia Agencies *****/***** S'pore. REALTY PARK: LEASEHOLD 2-storey, 4-bedroomed (3 bathrooms) terroce (1,900) furnished, telephone, 3 years young. S'pore *****0. INDUSTRIAL LAND IN Dist.751 words
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Advertisement302 1973-07-04 13 WANTED ACCOUNTANT TO take full charge of Company'; •accounts Department. Application with full particulars, photojraph (non-returnable), salary ex >ected to Killiney Road P.O. Box 221 S'pore. COMPAGNIE MARITIME D'EXPERTISES International Company operating extensively in Indonesia requires rhe following personnel:1. ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS A fully qualified and highly experienced electronics engineer is302 words
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Advertisement271 1973-07-04 13 GOLDHILL PLAZA PODIUM BLOCK Prime location in heart of tourist/ shopping sector. Access from Thomson/Newton Road. Close to oil banking facilities Appnox. 1,200 sq. ft. Price: $160,000/-. Please contoct E.B.C. for more details. Tel: *****9/*****3 After 6 p.m. *****7/*****9, Principal only. WHY PAY FOR PROBLEMS/ "Twigtex" Double-Knit is easy to271 words
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Advertisement507 1973-07-04 13 1 3 MONTHS OLD Ford Capri GTL 1973. Price negotiable. No dealers. Tel: *****2/ ex. 21 Richard. WE NEED YOUR CAR BEST PRICE PAID FOR QUALITY CARS IMMEDIATE PAYMENT NO RED TAPS PROGRESS MOTORS, USED CARS DIVISION, 52 ORCHARD ROAD, TEL: *****8/***** EXT. 92 WE BUY, TRADE AND SELL ALL507 words
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Article, Illustration46 1973-07-04 14 Smokin' Joe Frazier lashes out with a long left as Joe Bugner is pinned on the ropes during their heavyweight fight at Earls Court, London, on Monday night. Former world champion Frazier won on points after 12 punishing rounds. UPI J! UPI radiopicUPI radiopic - 46 words
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667 1973-07-04 14 Jeffrey Low - SEAP COUNTDOWN by Jeffrey Low Singapore athletes seem well looked after as they prepare for the Seap Games in less than two months' time. For the 90 trainees 66 men and 24 women—selected by the Singapore Amateur Athletic Association, there are667 words
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412 1973-07-04 14 Australian yachting coach, Ray Stone, arrived in Singapore yesterday for a 10-day stay to help prepare local yachtsmen for the Seventh Seap Games in September. Stone, a member of Melbourne's Black Rock Yacht Club, was nominated by the Australian Yachting Fed eratlon in412 words
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Article60 1973-07-04 14 Henxls Nople led Remand Prison to the team champion* ahlp when he won the InterPrlsons third annual crosscountry race. Senior 1 H. Nople 2 Tuang Jon Soon 3 K. Lavanewaran 4 Ranjlt 81ngh 5 Jamil Mohamed (24:21.3). Veteran 1 Mohamed Zaln Abu 2 Sardool Singh 3 Tan60 words
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Article269 1973-07-04 14 Chua Koon Siong will be the man to watch at the Singapore Amateur Weightlifting Federation's fourth and final Seap Games trials at Havelock Community Centre on July 7 at 7 p.m. The Commonwealth and Seap Games representative hoisted 132.5 kilos in the clean and Jerk269 words
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363 1973-07-04 14 Nancy Koh - By Nancy Koh Eight leading tennis players—four men and four women from Medan, arrived this morning for a series of matches with the national squad preparing for the Seap Games. They were: Men—Hakin Wiharja (captain and manager), Christian Budiman, Suwito Wiharja363 words
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Article389 1973-07-04 14 Seven constituencies came out unscathed after the first round of the Inter Constituency badminton championships. Joined by the runners-up the teams now play on a knockout system at the Singapore Badminton Hall starting tonight. There will be four games tonight with the remaining four tomorrow.389 words
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Article44 1973-07-04 14 Tokyo, Wednesday Baseball league results: Central League——Hanshin 8 Chunichi 6; Yomiurl 6 Hiroshima 4; Yakult 3 Talyo 1 (14 Inns). Pacific League —Nankal 4 Nittaku 3 (10 Inns). New York American league— New York 3 Boston 1; National league Philadelphia 6 Chicago 2.44 words
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Miscellaneous77 1973-07-04 14 DIARY 80CCEB: loter-Consiitaency: Parrer Park Tanglln (Tanglln 5.15); Bukit Merah v Delta (Parrer Park). BADMINTON: Inter-Conoti-taencr: Tanjcng Pagar v Aljunird; Mountbatten v Bukit Ho Swee; Kuo Chuan v Sembawaiig; Kam pong Kembangan Jurong iSB A Hall, 7 pjn.). SQUASH: SSBA D Grade: Tengah 3 v CYMA 2 (Tengah); PSHC 177 words
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Miscellaneous45 1973-07-04 14 DR. KILOARE 1 XXJ MfAM THAT IF YOU HAP MORE STAFF, yOU'P BE ABLE TO MOVE THESE PATIENTS ALONG FASTER? by Ken Bald aj S 1 tYJ V) t JOft k 9 *1 r L A ?1 < RIP KIRBY by John Prentice and Fred Dickenson45 words
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Miscellaneous272 1973-07-04 14 NEW NATION CROSSWORD 9 City of children's delight. 10 Championship fights. 11 Mythical hunter 12 Ethical. 13 Foe. 21 Holiday occasion* 25 Menial worker 26 Disrespectful talk. 27 Old: Ger 28 Husband: Pr 29 See 10 Down. 34 Narrow opening. 35 She: Pr 36 Vended. 38 Cute. 41 The sun:272 words
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Article, Illustration532 1973-07-04 15 Angelyn Asher - By Angelyn Asher Sng Ee Lian of Katong Convent School set a new record for the "A" Division 100 m butterfly stroke in the Katong District swimming meet at Amber Road yesterday. Sng, deserved credit for her record breaking performance despite lack of competition. HerPicture by Sulaiman Ismail - 532 words
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Article278 1973-07-04 15 By Blue Peter Sri Teruntum II did a splendid workout at Bukit Timah this morning. Ridden by Wadi Ahmad, the Marazion four-yeaf-old ran 3f in 35 4/5 accompanied by Saxony (Sairi Sulliman). The going was good. Sri Teruntum, who came from Australia with a good278 words
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Article, Illustration562 1973-07-04 15 commc TO CRIPS Top exponents of the Chinese martial arts have always kept their skills a close-guarded secret. But not Tan Seow Koon, the 51-year-old master of the art of the fighting nuns or Shaolin Ngo Mei Pai. Realising that he may562 words
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Article303 1973-07-04 15 London, Wednesday—The West Indian cricketers cruised to their second tour victory when they beat Nottinghamshire by* nine wickets at Trent Bridge, Nottingham yesterday. Set to make 165 runs in 90 minutes and 20 overs the touring team reached their target without difficulty with opening batsmen Lawrence303 words
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Article23 1973-07-04 15 Dublin, Wednesday World champions Brazil ended their European soccer tour with a 4-3 victory over an all-Ireland team here last night.23 words
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Article264 1973-07-04 15 London. Wednesday Alex Mayer, the 21-year-old American college boy who beat Rumania's Ilie Nastase on Saturday, reached the men's semi-finals at the Wimbledon tennis championships yesterday when he toppled another seeded player. Mayer, from Wayne, New Jersey, beat eighth-seeded Jurgen Fassbender of West Germany 3-6, 4-6, 6-3,264 words
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545 1973-07-04 15 Reuter London, Wednesday— A move to expel Taiwan from the International Badminton Federation to make way for China was rejected after an hour-long debate at the IBF's 34th annual general meeting here yesterday. The proposals calling for Taiwan's expulsion were made by the badmintonReuter - 545 words
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Advertisement200 1973-07-04 15 Kingswood. Big, wide, handsome, and reliable. With a wide stance (5 feet, to be exact), and long wheelbase, Holden Kingswood is a handsome, comfortable, generous, luxurious and reliable car, with a price/value combination that's the equal of none. Sure footed and strong, with one of the toughest 2835 cc six200 words
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654 1973-07-04 16 Bob Noor - By Bob Noor He considers Himself a "farmer." But the "crop" he raises is 15,000' alligators and crocodiles from various parts of the globe. Uthai Youngparpakorn Is proprietor of the 40-acre Samot Prakan crocodile farm, 18 miles from Bangkok, near the Gulf654 words
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Article, Illustration56 1973-07-04 16 Nora Koh, 19, is a Happy -go lucky girl with varied interests. Fun-loving Nora spends a lot of time listening to pop music. "I never get tired of pop," she says. She has a good collection of records. Another of her favourite hobbies is dancing. Picture k,Picture by Jerry Seh - 56 words
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94 1973-07-04 16 Doctors have decided to refuse to hand out free contraceptives fear men in Britain. "We will not be purveyors of condoms," Dr. Gyles Riddle, chairman of the British Medical Association's family planning group said. The GP claim that contraceptives should be distributed by chemists.94 words
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Article73 1973-07-04 16 James Lilly, of London, was born in a prison 51 years ago and has spent 38 years of his life behind bars. Recently he pleaded to be sent back to prison. "It's the only home I know. I want to die there," he said. In73 words
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Article47 1973-07-04 16 MEI LIN: There are so many rapes these days. In fairness, men are sometimes the victims of such C&S6S AH FOOK: If you ask me, there are too many volunteers for violation. I'd give my right arm for a return of the inviolate Eastern culture.47 words
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Article176 1973-07-04 16 TODAY is Wednesday, July 4. the 185 th day of 19 i 3 with 180 to follow. This is American Inde pendence Day, its 197 th anniversary. THE MOON: Approaching its first quarter. THE MORNING STARS: Mars. Jupiter and Saturn. THE EVENING STARS: Mercury and Venus. Those born on176 words
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219 1973-07-04 16 Millions of Americans acquire a middle-age spread while still in their 20s, and one obvious reason is that they are always nibbling on something. The proof was out recently in the industry statistics that showed that more than US$43OO million ($10,750 million) worth of snack219 words
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Advertisement27 1973-07-04 16 i; u SSb.?OO HOROLOGICAL SPECIALIST CENTRE Also obtainable: CYMA, OMEGA, BAUME MERGER Geneva Co. Pte. Ltd. 1. OVERSEAS UNION SHOPPING CENTRE COLLYER QUAY SINGAPORE. 1. TEL: *****127 words
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Advertisement287 1973-07-04 16 mtt OF INDIAN CURRIES 58/LUNCH DINNER TINGLING RED-HOT CURRIES FROM SOUTH INDIA RICH MILD CURRIES FROM THE NORTH PIQUANT MINCED MEAT KEBABS DELICATE VEGETARIAN SPECIALTIES FRAGRANT RICE BREAD TRUE INDIAN DESSERTS AND SWEETMEATS PLUS A GLASS OF WINE $8/(Plus service tax) CALL *****6 FOR RESERVATIONS [gj OBEROI Icraraereial I HOTEL287 words
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Miscellaneous382 1973-07-04 16 5 Singapore Opening followed by Sakapur Sireh (M) Diary of Events (M) Where the Heart Is Persembahan Ku, featuring: Rosmidah B. Rosmari (Rpt) Days of Our Lives Close Opening followed by Merrie Melodies Show What Other Say (E) News in Brief Hazel It's a Gog's World Urban and Social Change382 words
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Miscellaneous495 1973-07-04 16 Trust your lucky star BORN today, you are one of those persons who knows by Instinct how to keep his emotions, nc matter how keenly felt or from what depths they may be dredged up, under control. These are times when heart would seem to be gaining control on head,495 words
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