New Nation, 12 July 1973
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Title Section18 1973-07-12 1 NEW NATION 'Singapore Thursday evening. Julv 12. 1973 No. 765 Price 15 cents SINGAPORE THURSDAY, JULY 12. 197318 words
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Article13 1973-07-12 1 Police reported 59 accidents yesterday. Six were serious and one fatal.13 words
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Article191 1973-07-12 1 Prices were easier for the first 45 minutes this morning on the Stock Exchange of Singapore. Trading was selective and thin. BUSINESS DONE: City Development (1) 2.83, (16) 2.74, (1) 2.75, (1) 2.76, (1) 2.77, (1) 2.78. Slme Darby (2) 6.20, (1) 6.15, (1) 6.10, (1) 6.05,191 words
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Article, Illustration550 1973-07-12 1 122 die in burning wreck of crash plane near Paris Reuter Paris, Thursday A Brazilian airliner crashed shortly before landing at Orly airport here yesterday, killing all 117 pasengers and five of the 17 crew members. Fire raged through the fuselage as the plane crashed turningReuter; UPI radio pictures - 550 words
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Article24 1973-07-12 1 Saigon, Thursday The Soviet Union is handing over a number of airliners to North Vietnam's Civil Aviation Department, It was announced today.24 words
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Article58 1973-07-12 1 Police have questioned three contractors for employing Illegal immigrants at their worksites. They have been referred to the Ministry of Labour for action. Police raided their worksites yesterday in the Paya Lebar area. Twenty-nine illegal immigrants were arrested. In another raid Marine Police last night detained two Indonesian58 words
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Article54 1973-07-12 1 Paris, Thursday. The French Defence Ministry confirmed today that the ban on shipping and aircraft from its nuclear test zone in the South Pacific was now on. But it declined to sav what action would be taken against the Otago and other vessels In the prohl54 words
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Article57 1973-07-12 1 Rio Janeiro, Thursday —The pilot of a twin-engine plane started his engines prematurely yesterday and decapitated an airplane maintenance worker, airport officials in Porto Alecre said. The victim, Adao Godoi Rosa, 38, was recharging the batteries of one of the engines when the propeller struck him57 words
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Article, Illustration124 1973-07-12 1 Troon (Scotland), Thursday.—American Gene Saraze n (above), still swinging the best golfers in the world even at the age of 71. achieved a hole in one during the first round of the British Open here yesterday. Sarazen, who won the British title in 1932, holed his124 words
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Article315 1973-07-12 1 Douglas Chan - Extortion bid fails By Douglas Chan Secret society members poured kerosene on a 13-year-old boy and set him on fire while he slept on a flvefoot way in Geylang yesterday. The boy, Chua Liat Heng, a former newspaper vendor, is now in a critical315 words
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Article191 1973-07-12 1 Bharathi Mohan - By Bharathi Mohan The Malaysian authorities have taken steps to prevent Singaporeans from causing a grain drain across the causeway, following the jump in rice prices here. A special squad of enforcement officers are now keeping a close watch on people who smuggle rice191 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous15 1973-07-12 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today—No rain. See Page 3.15 words
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444 1973-07-12 2 Teresa Ooi - Starting next year By Teresa Ooi The Singapore Polytechnic hopes to introduce furthe'r industry sponsored training schemes for school leavers next year, its principal, Mr.» Mr. Vernon Ager, said recently. Industrial sponsorship had been Introduced In some courses, he said, such as aeronautical maintenance,444 words
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Article62 1973-07-12 2 The Government yesterday reminded minors who become Singapore citizens by descent or by registration that they are required to take the oath of Reunciation, Allegiance and Loyalty within 12 months of reaching the age of 21 years. According to the Home Affairs Ministry statement yesterday, such people would62 words
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Article, Illustration123 1973-07-12 2 Work on a garden spot at Robinson Road pext to the CID building is now at a standstill. Men from the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau recently knocked holes in pillars on the site. According to reliable sources the pillars, which were erected to enhance the123 words
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322 1973-07-12 2 Special police squads formed Motorists who continue t*> flout the law will soon find themselves in a tight spot because of the reorganisation of the traffic police. Special squads are being formed to nab reckless ana careless drivers who are responsible for many322 words
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Article29 1973-07-12 2 Singapore Motors Pte. Ltd. will hold a cocktail party to mark the opening of its new showroom at Goldhill Plaza, Newton Road, on Saturday at 4 p.m.29 words
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Advertisement105 1973-07-12 2 r Congratulations to SHELL EASTERN PETROLEUM (PTE) LIMITED, Pulau Bukom On the achievement of ONE MILLION MANHOURS Worked without a single lost time accident 1 i>2 m m tSS from TOH CHIN CHAI CHEE SOON TECK KIAN HUAT CO. TANG MUN CONSTRUCTION MOK SUM CONSTRUCTION CO. T. H. TAN CONSTRUCTION105 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous331 1973-07-12 2 HOPPEmnGs The KEEP OUR WATER The MUIR AND GIBB CLEAN EXHIBITION will FASHION COLLECTION be held at the Kota Raja will be held at the GoodCommunity Centre, at 3 wood Park Hotel at 7.30 p.m. p.m. The Singapore Jaycees The US Trade Centre at are holding an EXHIBI- Yen San331 words
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354 1973-07-12 3 'Govt, may introduce legislation* Developers and real estate agents strongly believe the Government will introduce legislation to control the sale of land and houses to curb widespread speculation in the property market. Thi s fear has gripped many people in the property market354 words
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Article154 1973-07-12 3 Mr. Jay D. Maxwell, president of Ramada International, has expressed the possibility of setting up a second Ramada hotel here. The first is the 16storey Hotel RoyalRamada in Newton Road opened in October. He said this after a recent visit here to survey the154 words
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Article43 1973-07-12 3 The Educational Publications Bureau will hold a Know Our Singapore Quiz at the Serangoon Secondary School on Monday at 10.45 a.m. Dr. Lee Wal» Hin, the guest speaker, will give a talk on The Problem of Drug Addiction in Singapore.43 words
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161 1973-07-12 3 The "dog nappers" have struck again this time at Changi. The victim is King, a one-year old alsatian. He was found missing from his kennel at the Aloha Rhu Hawaiian Restaurant, three days ago. And the only clues the police have are a161 words
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Article304 1973-07-12 3 Rav K. Dhaliwal - 8000 serious cases By Rav K. Dhaliwal About 8000 people in Singapore four in a thousand —are severely retarded and need special facilities for their care and training. This figure is a quarter of the total estimated number of 40,000 to 60,000 retarded people in the Republic (about304 words
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Advertisement265 1973-07-12 3 The Hi-Ace Flatbed with the big, wide flat loading area. ■'X. 9 The Hi-Ace Commuter with the powerful, reliable 90HP, 1587 c.c. engine. The Hi-Ace Delivery Van with the wide sliding door. Toyota Hi-flce: big power, eHieptionol economy,bigger profits. Now even better with 10 new improvements! more efficiently more than265 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous271 1973-07-12 3 t w "•Mai Quiz object No. 318 Only one winner Ml Last Saturday's quiz photograph showed a hair clip. There was only one correct entry. The winner of $35 is Mr. Ahamad Ismail Haja Maideen, a boiler fireman, of Stirling Road. Do you kiiow what today's quiz photograph No. 318271 words
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Miscellaneous621 1973-07-12 3 I weather I 30 24C 27 25C 33 24C 32 25C 31-25 C 32-26 C 30 24C 33 26C 30 24C 23 17C 27 16C 22 12C 29-23 C 21 12C 17 10C 15 13C Singapore Singapore's weather for the 24 hours to 8 a.m. today— Max. temp.—32.oC. Min. temp.—2s.4C.621 words
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Article, Illustration574 1973-07-12 4 Edgar Koh - CINEMA By Edgar Koh OCEAN (Odeon): In this unusual film, we roam the Pacific with a Polynesian boy on his fragile pirogue on an Odyssey to discover the wonders of the ocean and end up quite innocently and suddenly as victims of a phenomenon such as574 words
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In Person
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Article, Illustration902 1973-07-12 4 Jennifer Schoon - Irene gives some 'walk your way to success* tips Conducted by Jennifer Schoon Just how does a girl walk elegantly or sit correctly when wearing a micro-mini or a long dress? MISS IRENE LIM, owner of Irene Boutique, claims to know the answers and she gave902 words
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Advertisement126 1973-07-12 4 Outright winner in the' 73 Hong Kong International rally. Top International Driver, Brian Culcheth, drove the Morris Marina to outright victory in the 1973 Hong Kong Rally, proving again the stamina and ruggedness that is built into every car from British Leyland. Morris Marina is a great car to drive.126 words
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247 1973-07-12 5 Karachi, Thursday. and India have agreed to hold official-level stalks in Pakistan on July 24. Eresident Bhutto told reporters here. The President, who leaves today on a tour of Jtaly, the United States <and Britain, said last night India had originally sugwstsed that247 words
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Article33 1973-07-12 5 Geneva, Thursday.— An explosion in a munitions depot killed two people in Goeschenen yesterday and cut the road to the St. Ootthard Pass in Central Switzerland. Several people were injured.33 words
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Article254 1973-07-12 5 'Quit Arab land' call Reuter Moscow, Thursday Soviet Communist Party Chief Leonid Brezhnev yesterday welcomed recent moves towards detente in the world, but called for an end to the tension in the Middle East. Speaking at a ceremony in the grand palace in the Kremlin where heReuter - 254 words
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Article50 1973-07-12 5 Bonn, Thursday. Foreign Minister, Mr. Walter Scheel, flew unexpectedly to the United States yesterday to meet President Nixon at the American chief executive's request, a West German spokesman said. The Foreign Ministry announced Mr. Sclieel's flight only after his plane had left the West German capital.50 words
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Article21 1973-07-12 5 New Delhi Thursday.— Nag a rebels ambushed an Tnriia.n military patrol killing five troops and two civilians, on Tuesday.21 words
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Article61 1973-07-12 5 Bonn, Thursday—A West German company in Nuremberg has begun production of what it claims to be the world's first motorcycle, powered by a Wankel Rotary engine. The firm, Hercules Werke Ag, a member of the Sachs Group, said the Wankel power plant on the Hercules W2OOO motorcycle61 words
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Article58 1973-07-12 5 Paris, Thursday. Fire swept through one of France's biggest stores last night 45 minutes before closing time. First reports said hundreds of late-night shoppers were evacuated to the streets as flames roared through the top three floors of the five-storey Oalerles barbes, which specialised in furniture. There58 words
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Article, Illustration158 1973-07-12 5 New York, ThursdayActor Robert Ryan (above) who made more than 80 films in his Hollywood career, died of cancer here yesterday at the age of 63. He had been treated in New York Hospital since July 3, a hospital spokesman said. The actor was operated158 words
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Article396 1973-07-12 5 'No' to nominee for top Asian 'post Reuter Washington, Thursday The Senate Foreign Relations Committee, in a move designed to show concern over possible future American involvement in Indochina, has rejected President Nixoh's nominee for the post of Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian*Reuter - 396 words
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Article463 1973-07-12 5 Hits out at Watergate senator Reuter Washington, Thursday— Former Attorney-General John Mitchell encountered open scepticism from members of the Senate Watergate Committee yesterday as he doggedly contended that he and President Nixon never discussed the Watergate affair or cover-up through months of mounting public furor. After five hoursReuter - 463 words
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Article48 1973-07-12 5 London, Thursday. Another big oil find in the North Sea was announced yesterday, with an expected production of more than 100,000 barrels a day. Mobil North Sea. which made the announcement, said the new discovery was about 100 miles south-east of the Shetland Islands48 words
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Article183 1973-07-12 5 London, Thursday. An Indian couple, who had met only twice before their arranged marriage, were divorced here yesterday, despite the wife's statement that death was preferable to living the life of a divorcee. A Judge in London's divorce court said that Mrs. Sarita Nanda, 40, had183 words
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Article442 1973-07-12 5 Reuter London, Thursday. A call girl In a "sex-for-a-sang" vice ring was warned she might be cemented under a bridge If she talked to police, a court was told yesterday. A brunette named as Miss B testified that threats were Sttered by singer Janie onesReuter - 442 words
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Article51 1973-07-12 5 London, Thursday. The British government last night admitted It wanted unprecedented powers to combat aircraft saboteurs under new legislation before the House Of Commons Under the legislation, aircraft saboteurs could be Jailed for life there ia already a similar maximum penalty In force in Britain for51 words
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Article231 1973-07-12 5 Reuter London, Thursday. Angry Catholic priests yesterday attacked Portugal's policies In Africa and joined In urging Prime Minister Edward Heath to cancel a visit here by Portuguese Prime Minister Marcello Caetano next week. At a meeting here to discuss allegations In the Times newspaper ofReuter - 231 words
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Advertisement30 1973-07-12 5 Spring Blossom Green, Snowflake Blue and Butterfly Gold. Just 3 of the new patterns and colours Original American from original American PYREX n\/nry© to suit today's life-style. 1,1 I \I!A30 words
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Article, Illustration1674 1973-07-12 6 The Manchu rulers lose their grip The 1911 revolution ended Manchu rule in China. But it did not launch China into a period of modernisation and growth. Instead the Nationalists proved to be ineffectual and the rot of stagnation and corruption continued. This was exploited to advantage by the1,674 words
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Article, Illustration3108 1973-07-12 7 madi Vcn unlimited powers which made him supreme commander of the army, and na 7 lead 5 r °f National Assembly volniHftn 1 h? Cd 1° P 1 to crush the rehv k 1 y and this fatal because by then the rebels had made3,108 words
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Article414 1973-07-12 8 Tourism is not a small business in Singapore. In 1972, earnings from the 780,000 tourists who vls|ted the Republic amounted to $397.7 million or 5.4 per cent of Gross Domestic Product It is also an industry which is enjoying rapid growth with a rate of414 words
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'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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Article63 1973-07-12 8 Some months ago the Singapore Government sent an official to Tokyo to value a piece of land it intended to buy. After three months the report completed the circuit of Government Departments. But by then the price of that piece of land had shot up by 5063 words
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Article68 1973-07-12 8 There Is still nothing like grandmother's touch when it comes to looking after a baby. A young couple in Telok Anson never fails to give an SOS call to the wife's mother whenever their year old infant falls sick, because apparently only the mother knows how68 words
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Article, Illustration989 1973-07-12 8 PAKIR SINGH - PAKIR SINGH Mr. Armulingam slowly lit his pipe, brushed off the fallen tobacco from his white dhoti and sank into the thickly padded chair. "Lakshmi." he called out. "I'm still waiting for my tea." The wife is getting989 words
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Letters
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Article149 1973-07-12 8 PEGGY SUE - PEGGY SUE I refer to the letter of Mr. Allan Leow (NN, 7.7.73) and beg to differ with his point of view that every miniskirted girl is asking for attention. He could hardly expect us to wear trouser suits all the year round or a maxi, for149 words
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Article289 1973-07-12 8 Alter reading Allan Leow's letter (NN, 7.7.73), I feel I must make some relevant comments. In the first p.ace why does a girl dress the way she does? Girls dress to please themselves an extension of their personality or to sat'sfy a particular mood Thus289 words
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Article176 1973-07-12 8 May I draw the attention of the authorities concerned to the traffic congestion at Lorong LiPut which is caused by Inconsiderate motorists who disregard the No Parking sign from 7.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon. This is a very busy road which leads to the Holland Village market. I176 words
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Article87 1973-07-12 8 YEONG KUM KEE - YEONG KUM KEE Public Relations Officer, Ministry of National Development, Singapore, S. I refer to the letter captioned Parking Causes Traffic Jams by Pro Bono Publico (NN, 28.6.73). The suggestion to replace the existing yellow line in question with a white line is being looked into. U-turning87 words
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Article54 1973-07-12 8 YEONG KUM KEE - YEONG KUM KEE Public Relations Officer, Ministry of National Development; Singapore, 2. I refer to the letter captioned Need for Bus Shelter by M. Liang INN, 3.7.73). Provision of a bus shelter at tjie locality referred to in Stevens Road has been included in the PWD's work54 words
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Article59 1973-07-12 8 ALAN JEMIMPIN - ALAN JEMIMPIN There is a vacant piece of land covered with overgrown vegetation, near some huts in Jalan Pemimpin, Singapore, 20. I hope the Ministry of the Environment would compel the owner of the vacant land to keep it in a clean and tidy condition so59 words
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Article67 1973-07-12 8 SOON TUAN TEE - SOON TUAN TEE for Director of Education, Ministry of Education, Singapore, 10. Please refer to the letter by Frustrated Student (NN. 27.6.73). In order to ascertain whether Frustrated Student is eligible for admission to Pre-U class he is advised to bring his GCE result slip and his67 words
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Article228 1973-07-12 8 I refer to your report on July 5 about the 20 per cent price hike of future HDB flats. I am surprised to read that contractors are complaining that they are only making marginal profits. 1 fall to understand why the contractors should be complaining when228 words
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Advertisement71 1973-07-12 8 Write to The Editor, New Nation. Locked Bag 15, GPO, Singapore, 1. \> S2 NEC Z~TPI portable tv gives total enjoyment anywhere! Unique portobU TV AC/PC/«orbuHi»«y ufi»mtion/So>d •VHF/UHF 1255 SINGAPORE ONLY r J £i x I s Products for today Innovations tor tomorrow NEC Nippon Electric Co. Ltd. Call at71 words
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Miscellaneous0 1973-07-12 8 `.|?+:)*."[@$\;)>.@!+^}:,?^"-<}0 words
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Article, Illustration1982 1973-07-12 9 A key role to play in nation's destiny oncludinu the series IYSIDK ISK M l In I'au" C heiiu l ian It's a woman's world in Israel from the Prime Minister down to the laws on Jewish nationality. One of the three countries in the world to1,982 words
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Advertisement95 1973-07-12 9 N I mm A Belvedere kind of ewsning Admit it. She'll love Le Canard a l'Orange by candlelight. Young duckling roasted crisp and tender in a piquant sauce. Accompanied,perhaps, by hearts of marinated artichokes, and a bottle of exquisite wine. She'll love it. And youll love it too. Anniversary, birthday,95 words
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Advertisement71 1973-07-12 9 THE psf f v /> vvi r* si k OPT TITONI COSCOO-93 HAS 'ffifoafond FOR SPLIT SECOND ACCURACY < PLUS ®DAY DATE AUTOMATIC INCABLOC& ANTIMAGNETIC GUARANTEED FULL> WATERPROOF PULL BUTTON SECOND-HAND STOPS FOR TOP ACCURACY ADJUSTMENT. a£m ®PUSH BUTTON INSTANT DATE CHANGER DESIGNED WATCHBAND TO MATCH AND COMPLEMENT THE GOOD71 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration1259 1973-07-12 10 John Burgess - South-East Asia Report From John Burgess THAILAND The Thai government has successfully defused the most massive student demonstrations in this country's recent history, but student leaders say there are more protests in store. The demonstrations—ln a country whose students are considered among1,259 words
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Article, Illustration672 1973-07-12 10 V K Chin - From V K Chin MALAYSIA The leadership Issue of the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) has finally been settled with the Tun V.T. Sambanthan stepping down as party president after 18 years. The smooth changeover surprised many people as Tun Sambanthan, who will remain672 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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Article, Illustration201 1973-07-12 10 There was farther marginal improvement on the Slock Exchange of Singapore yesterday. A few blue chips with moderate support were firm while many others were steady. Slowly more investors appear to re-invest their funds in the share market, especially those who have not been able to secure shares201 words
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OVERSEAS STOCK EXCHANGE PRICES
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Article326 1973-07-12 10 United Press International Stock market prices surged yesterday in talrly active trading cm the New York Stock Exchange. Some favourable economic news sparked the rally, analysts said. The Dow Jones industrial average, which had risen 18.21 points in the previous two sessions, moved up 19.87 to 908.19 atUnited Press International - 326 words
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Article187 1973-07-12 10 The Tokyo stock market closed generally higher in the morning session yesterday with the Dow-Jones average regaining the Yen 4800 mark for the first time in three months. The market opened higher on the crest of a firm tone the previbus day and a sizable overnight advance on Wall187 words
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Article35 1973-07-12 10 Dow Jones closing stock averages on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday. 30 Industrials 908.19 (up 19.87), 20 transport 164.11 (up 2.78), 15 utilities 102.28 (up 0.86), 65 stocks 277.24 (up 5.16).35 words
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Article203 1973-07-12 10 Closing prices (in francs) yesterday. Paribas 223.20 223.10) Indochine 247 (245.10) Poncier 388.50 (388) Printemps 126.50 (125) CGE 481 (479) Bull 64.50 (63.30) Royal Dutch 174.10 (174.80) Michelin 1850 (1823) Thomson 250 250) CFP 230.50 (228) Rhone 169.80 (168) Air 378 (368) Philips 77.40 (76.90) Suez 356 (356.50) Citroen203 words
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Article81 1973-07-12 10 This service Is from the Union Bank of Switzerland. Closing prices (in Swiss francs) on Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday. UBS 4070 —10 SBC 3680 20 Credit Suisse 3670 30 Swissair B. 580 1 Swiss Reinsurance 2510 10 Wlnterthur B. 1900 Zurich Insurance 7225 +25 Juvena B. 2610 —10 Nestle81 words
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Article242 1973-07-12 10 Prices at 11.30 a.m. today (Australian time). Abaleen 10 11 Do opts 02V4 03 AOD 08 09ft Allstate 11 12 Amad 05 06 Do opts 02 02l£ Aust Ant 16 17 Bamboo nil 06 Bounty OU 00& 01 Bridge 14 nil Castlereagh 06 06Vfe Cleveland 35 38 Eastmet 12242 words
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459 1973-07-12 10 The Asia Foundation has called on developing countries in Asia to develop clear guidelines if they want foreign investments to play a more significant role in their development. Its president, Mr. Franklin Haydn Williams said that the guidelines should include the459 words
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233 1973-07-12 10 The accident frequency on the Pulau Bukom Shell Refinery has been reduced by 30 per cent in the last two to .three years, said a senior Shell executive yesterday. Mr. James Kao, Shell's acting refinery director said that this improvement made the refinery one of233 words
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Article65 1973-07-12 10 Sentosa Plywood's unaudited pre-tax profit for the gix months ended April 30, 1973 improved to $760,631 against a loss of $58,874 for the corresponding period last year. Sales also went up by 69 per cent to $4,186,403 ior the same period. The company attributed the higher65 words
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TREND
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Article, Illustration247 1973-07-12 11 All things Indian fashion wise seem to have come to stay. It wos the kurtas that first launched the Indian look in fashion capitals all over the world. The ankle length kurtas in heavy cotton, beaded or embroidered, graced patios, drawing rooms, and hotel lounges,PICTURE: Philip Lim - 247 words
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445 1973-07-12 11 f GOOCV How often do we hear an aporcryphal tale told with bated breath followed by the climax "and do you know, his hair turned white overnight." This has been a common lay belief for centuries but has always been regarded with extreme445 words
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Article, Illustration355 1973-07-12 11 GENE TEO - TALKING SHOP GENE TEO "To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing." A clever suggestion? Something to tease your critical friends about? This is one of the more subtle ways you can drive a point home to a friend. Give him a355 words
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Article39 1973-07-12 11 Eighteen-year-old Alain Issarte erf Nlmes, France, was rushed to hospital, seriously wounded with a bullet lodged In his spine, after an angry husband opened fire as he was watching his shapely bikini-clad blonde wife picking apricots.39 words
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Article512 1973-07-12 11 THE male box L>se I have never raped. Nor have I attempted it. My wife would kill me. Actually, that would be a fair penalty—less painful than, for Instance, having the newspapers help torture me through dally reports with my name splet out512 words
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Article109 1973-07-12 11 Whoever said that hair is a woman's crowning glory must have been thinking of those long bygone days when there were no such things as backcombing, perms or bleachers to ruin the hair. In those days too, women always hid under a dainty parasol whenever they109 words
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Advertisement155 1973-07-12 11 INTRODUCTORY OFFER Philips Stereo Car Cassette Player N2607 fpff vW (orice I SET OF CAR SPEAKERS (price inclusive of installation) f Compact and powerful 2x5 watts amplifier Ask for a demonstration at Philips Shopping Centre. International Building or your nearest Philips dealer. PHILIPS Keep one handy in your home, JINTAN155 words
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Advertisement179 1973-07-12 11 Quelcjues Flews I he beginning of a beautiful past. The fragrance of a thousand blooms captured in this little bottle. Softly romantic, irresistibly, utterly feminine. I iontK.AM PARIS LONDON NEW YORK C.K.Tang Robinson &Co Metrotex Metro* Metro Supreme Airport Perfume Cosmetic Centre Joong Hin Thow Kee &Co A.S.Abdul Gafoor Bros.179 words
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542 1973-07-12 12 JEFFREY LOW - .GUTTER TALK WITH JEFFREY LOW The Singapore Tenpin Bowling Congress this week took a retrogressive step in the promotion of the sport. The Congress had amended the rule which allowed moral sanctioning of leagues organised by clubs, Institutions and business houses. Nearly542 words
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Article461 1973-07-12 12 commc TO CRIPS r Chap Koon Do a martial art combining Chinese pugilistics and karate —will be seen in France and England for the first time when two local exponents do a series of demonstrations there. Steven Leong Siew Wah, 21, and Eddy Kwok,461 words
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Advertisement557 1973-07-12 12 !)|<\`!>%/?~|=+'%)>$`,}}'<~>^~? DINE/DANCE AND ROMANCE to the 'Sounds of Hawaii' at Aloha Rhu Hawaiian Village the ideal seaside rendezvous just 2Vi miles away from Bedok. Reservation, Telephone: S'pore *****4. HAIR LOSS!!! CONSULT OUR LONDON Qualified Trichologist tor your hair scalp problems Also a Chiropodist for your foot problems. Tel: S'pore *****4.557 words
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Advertisement539 1973-07-12 12 SHOP SHOWCASES WALL with sliding doors, one tall showcase, one dinner table with six chairs, also ceiling fittings, lights, below cost. Tel: ***** S'pore. SALE/SERVICE/RENTAL all modes of sewing machines. Contact Hong Huat Sewing Machine Co., Block 74, 324, Whampoa Drive, S'pore 12. Tel: *****. ONE BLOCK OF 7-STOREY MODERN539 words
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Advertisement496 1973-07-12 12 PUC PUPPY Black SKC 1 female. 3 months. Oriel Golden assix. English Australian parentage Good home most important consideration. Tel: ***** S'pore. A FABULOUS COLLECTION OF FURS FOR ALL SEASONS JAMES FONG FURS PTE. LTD. 12-G Tonglin Shopping Centre, Tanglin Road Singapore 10. Telephone: *****1. BALI HEALTH CENTRE for youi496 words
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Advertisement286 1973-07-12 12 YAMAHA TOP PIANO COURSE commencing August Ist. Instructor Mrs. Teresa Filmer. Only adults with sound keyboard foundation accepted or by audition. Tel: *****5, *****. IMPROVE YOUR ART tuition fo« beginners students adults, conducted morning/afternoon/evening 51 Armenian Street, S'pore Tel: *****. GUARANTEED CHARTERED FLIGHTS from Singapore Bolikpapan. Other destinations also arrangeable.286 words
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Miscellaneous370 1973-07-12 12 NEW NATION CROSSWORD sss pillars. 10 Stag party of a type. 11 Makes an inventory. 12 St. Louis-bom Noblelist. 13 Hazardous obstructions 18 Ancient Asian 22 Latin farewells. 24 Crisis. 25 Canine name 26 Ferrum 27 Private preserve employee 28 Western Indian. 29 City in Albania. 33 Western Indian. 34370 words
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325 1973-07-12 13 Dennis Chia - By Dennis Chia The Singapore Amateur Boxing Association will use the twoday national championships at Boon Teck Community Centre, Toa Payoh tonight and Saturday, as a yardstick towards the selection for the SEAP Games. It will stage matches for all the nine divisions in325 words
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Article27 1973-07-12 13 York, England, Thursday Australia increased their lead in the women's World Cup cricket series when they won by 77 runs against third-placed Jamaica here yesterday.27 words
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Article, Illustration519 1973-07-12 13 Jeffrey Low - By Jeffrey Low In a complete display of masterful football, Cruzeiro hit four goals without reply from Singapore at the National Stadium last night. The Brazilian champions showed us what their brand of soccer was: exciting, innovative, fluid and very economical befor a spent Singapore side.519 words
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Article625 1973-07-12 13 Edinburgh, Thursday Lanky Tom Weiskopf led a powerful US onslaught in the £50,000 British Open golf championship when he shot a record four-under-par 68 on the altered Troon course in the first round here yesterday. Weiskopf, 30, held a slim one-stroke advantage over fellow Americans625 words
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286 1973-07-12 13 London, Thursday Kent, pursuing English cricket's four titles this season, whipped Hampshire by eight wickets yesterday with 7.1 overs to spare to move into the quarter-finals of the Gillette Cup at Canterbury. SCORES: Hampshire 205 all out after 58.5 overs (C. Greenidge 100,286 words
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Article86 1973-07-12 13 Mexico City, Thursday.— Thailand's Venice Borkorsor. who has shed his flyweight crown, zeroed in on the world bantamweight title last night after a crushing victory over Mexican Julio Guerrero. Borkorsor stopped Guerrero in the sixth round of a non-title bout in the border town of Tijuana to86 words
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Article119 1973-07-12 13 Tokyo. Thursday. The results of Japan's two professional baseball leagues: Pacific League Nittaku 9 Lotte 8; Central League Taiyo 1 Yakult 0 (11 innings); Hanshin 6 Yomiuri 6 (called after 9th inning); Hiroshima 8 Chunichi 3. In New York: American League Chicago 2 New York 1; Cleveland 7 Oakland119 words
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Article220 1973-07-12 13 /employers of national coaches and atheletes should grant them time off to concentrate on their training said Mr. Milton Tan, vice-chairman of the Organising Committee for the forthcoming SEAP Games. Mr. Tan made this appeal at the Rotary Club luncheon meeting at the Mandarin yesterday.220 words
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Miscellaneous99 1973-07-12 13 DIARY SOCCER: Inter-Constituency: (q-finals) Toa Payoh v Chua Chu Kang; Pasir Panjang v Sembawang; Kreta Ayer v Kg. Chai Chee; Tanjong Pagar v Kam pong Kapor (Jalan Besar stadium from 6 p.m.). SBHPL Div. 1: Vegetable Oil vHK Bank (Gillman Brks); Div. 2: Union Carbide v Inchcape "A"; Cold Storage99 words
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492 1973-07-12 14 Reuter A leading American astronomer is challenging the official US military assertion that "flying saucers," or unidentified flying objects (UFOs) are imaginary. Dr. J. A. Hynek, former astronomical consultant to the US Air Force's UFO investigating team and now director of the Linheimer AstronomicalReuter - 492 words
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122 1973-07-12 14 Fifteen people, Including middle and high school teachers and printing technicians in Seoul have been arrested for involvement in the sale of examination papers to parents of students. They were alleged to have stolen the papers and sold them to the parents for122 words
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Article87 1973-07-12 14 A teenage wife, clinging to a capsized dinghy for 10 hours, fought in vain to keep her husband alive recently. Teresa Morgan, 18, had been married for only five weeks. Her husband, David, 30, drowned when a 16-foot yacht which he was sailing with his wife and87 words
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Article118 1973-07-12 14 TODAY is Thursday. July 12, the 193 rd day of 1973 with 172 to follow. THE MOON: Approaching its full phase. THE MORNING STARS: Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. THE EVENING STARS: Mercury and Venus. Those born on this date are under the sign of Cancer. American writer Henry Thoreau118 words
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Article36 1973-07-12 14 AHFOOK: The Cruzerio team really showed their mastery when they trounced the local side yesterday. MEI LIN: Our boys were playing at a disadvantage. They jyst couldn't show their skill against the giant Brazilians.36 words
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Article, Illustration65 1973-07-12 14 Miss Liza Thng, 19, a trainee actress working in a film production company is "learning" to sing, so to speak. Versatile Liza hopes to appear soon in her first feature film. Liza is also interested in choreography. But this is not all. She devotes somePicture by Sulaiman Ismail - 65 words
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140 1973-07-12 14 Remember that apple tree that Sir Issac Newton was sitting under when an apple hit him on the head and he discovered the law of gravity? Well, a man had been fined for stealing one of its direct descendants—a tree planted a few140 words
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Miscellaneous404 1973-07-12 14 5 Singapore Opening and Housewives' Matinee The Tryst (Mandarin Film, Pt. I—Rpt) Our Music Makers, Featuring: Low Yoke Chun and Chan Pah Chee (C—Rpt) Days of Our Lives Close Opening .and Merrie Melodies What Others Say (M) News in Brief Suara Adek2 (M) Untamed World Other Cats Persembahan Ku News404 words
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Miscellaneous584 1973-07-12 14 Trust your lucky star IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are a person of many moods who must eventually learn how to make the most of his talents and reach the high degree of success those talents would indicate are in store for him. You have tremendous energy, but584 words
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