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Title Section20 1973-07-25 1 NEW NATION r^&GAPQRE frterni km Wednesday evening, July 25, 1973 No. 776 Price 15 cents SINGAPORE WEDNESDAY, |ULY 25, 197320 words
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Article13 1973-07-25 1 Police reported 109 accidents yesterday. Seven were serious and one fatal.13 words
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Article410 1973-07-25 1 Bharathi Mohan - Panther spotted at Nee Soon By Bharathi Mohan Mandai Zoo's missing panther has been spotted again, this time at ANZUK's Nee Soon barracks. The army offlcer who saw it on Monday was at first amused when his two little sons came running into his410 words
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Article243 1973-07-25 1 Action after CPIB probe into call girl racket Nine police officers —four of them inspectors —have been suspended from service following a call-girl racket probe by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau. The officers, with a total service of more than 50 vears, were served with suspension notices243 words
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Article, Illustration149 1973-07-25 1 United Press International Rio de Janeiro, Wednesday Sing apore's Tan Lian Ann, the lowest graded chess player in the Petropolis interzonal tournament, held Soviet grandmaster Eflm Geller to a draw in the biggest surprise of tfce second round. Tan played theUnited Press International - 149 words
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Article479 1973-07-25 1 Fighting 10 miles from capital Phnom Penh Wednesday With heavy fighting just 10 miles away from the capital, President Lon Nol last night ordered all defence systems reinforced and appealed to the people to remain calm. In a nationwide broad cast, the President said the measures479 words
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Article376 1973-07-25 1 'We'll trace the men behind hijack* Beirut, Wednesday The Palestine Commando Organisation yesterday denounced the hijacking of the Japanese Boeing 747 and said such operations were not in lloe with its aims. A statement said the organisation would try to uncover those behind the hijack. The376 words
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Article286 1973-07-25 1 United Press International Hong Kong, Wednesday Thousands of movie fans were expected to flock to the Kowloon funeral parlour today to catch a last glimpse of the late film star Bruce Lee. Police said they expected Lee's funeral to be the biggest in HongUnited Press International - 286 words
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Article95 1973-07-25 1 Rubber shares were firm while industrials easier for the first 45 minutes this morning on the Stock Exchange of Singapore. Properties, hotels, tins and oil palms were neglected. Trading was light and dull. BUSINESS DONE: Batu Lintang (1) 2.80. Kempas (1) 5.70. K.L. Kepong (1) 9.70. Dunlop95 words
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Article71 1973-07-25 1 Barber Liew Ohai Koon. 39. of Pasir Panjang. was robbed of his $9000 car and $150 cash by twc. dagger-weilding youths in Jalan Besar yesterday. He told tne police that he was about to get into hi* car at 10 a.m. when one of the robbers forced71 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement125 1973-07-25 1 ART BUCHWALD WRITES ON NIXON'S HARD TIMES PAGE 8 THE RISING PRICES AT CHANGI BEACH PAGE 2 THE HIJACK PILOT TELLS HIS STORY PAGE 5 DICK WILSON ON INTERNATIONAL SUBCONTRACTING PAGE 6 HDB PAGE: THE WAIT FOR FLATS PAGE 7 THIS WEEK'S TOP OF THE POPS PAGE 8 MOSES LEE125 words
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Advertisement91 1973-07-25 1 Rodeo' the name for JEANS Beautifully designed 18k white gold ring. With a fine ruby centre of 1.25 ct. surrounded by select brilliant-cut and marquis diamonds of 2.52 ct. $7,140.00 Jewellery Investment Precious brooch of laurels created with brilliant-cut, marquis-shaped and baguette diamonds set in 18k white gold. Diamond weight91 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous17 1973-07-25 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today: Isolated showers In the early afternoon.17 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article352 1973-07-25 2 Sunny Wee - Picnickers fleeced By Sunny Wee Picnickers who intend to spend their weekend jit Changi beach are Dest advised to bring their own snacks or face the prospect of being fleeced by the itinerant hawkers. The charges of food and drinks sold by these hawkers are marked352 words
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Article74 1973-07-25 2 The Development Bank of Singapore is organising an art competition and exhibition for all kindergarten and primary students. The competition which began on July 18 wiM end on Aug. 11. A prize-giving ceremony will be held on Oct. 5 at 5.30 pjn. at the DBS building. An74 words
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88 1973-07-25 2 A senior architect has resigned from the Housing and Development Board, -which is also having difficulty in recruiting local architects to fill its vacant posts, It is understood that response from local architects to recent Press advertisements has not been encouraging. The Board has difficulty88 words
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Article, Illustration262 1973-07-25 2 Rav K. Dhaliwal - By Rav K. Dhaliwal These attractive models from India Mehar Mistry apd Esther Mathai are out to change the wrongly conceived idea that many people have of girls in this career. "Many consider models as easy- going girls with lots of boyfriends262 words
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Article195 1973-07-25 2 Wee Beng Huat - By Wee Beng Huat Singapore's former top traffic cop, PC 1159, who retired seven months ago after 23 years in the force, has had enough of traffic problems. He has just turned down a Cold Storage offer of the post of chief traffic warden to regu195 words
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Article, Illustration164 1973-07-25 2 Lunch-time shoppers in the city centre may be taken for a ride this afternoon. The newly opened Robina Shopping Centre at Shenton Way has introduced a roving air-condi-tioned mini-bus to give free lifts to the Centre to the lunch-time crowd in the city. Said Mr. Gary Yeang164 words
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145 1973-07-25 3 The Minister for Communications, Mr Yong Nyuk Lin, told students of the Mettodist Girls' School this morning not to be "namby-pam-bies." Speaking at the school s 86th Founder's Day chapel service, he said: "Our next generation, of which you are a part, is being145 words
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Article144 1973-07-25 3 Charge by SILO The Singapore Industrial Labour Organisation has accused certain managements of breaking up union branch committees by retrenching their officials. The union in the editorial of its organ, Labour News, asked the Labour Ministry and the NTUC to "make a close scrutiny of144 words
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Article, Illustration257 1973-07-25 3 Wayne Dunn is a man who can look danger in the face and laugh. For Wayne, 24, is a comedian of the French Hell Drivers who are here to stage motor stunt shows at the Jalan Besar Stadium. The show will last for six days.257 words
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234 1973-07-25 3 Big cracks have reappeared in the 43-year-old City Hall building, and they are growing by a few centimetres each week. According to sources, $350,000 is needed to cement the cracks. This sum has. however, not been approved by the Treasury yet. The cracks234 words
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Article179 1973-07-25 3 Five Singaporeans, all members of St. Joseph's Church, have been awarded the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice (for the church and the Pope) by the Vatican. According to the latest issue of the Malaysian Catholic News, they are Mr. Stanislaus Clarence de Souza, an active member of179 words
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Article27 1973-07-25 3 The German Airline, Lufthansa, will raise the wages of its employees by nine per cent in accordance with the recommendation of the National Wages Council.27 words
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Article134 1973-07-25 3 The Singapore Contractors' Association is seeking the support of professional institutions of architects, engineers and surveyors for its proposed inclusion of a 'fluctuation clause" in future building contracts. It Is understood the association has written to these bodies to obtain their agreement to im plement the134 words
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202 1973-07-25 3 The Barisan Sosialis is in a desperate financial position, according to its chairman Dr. Lee Slew Choh. Dr. Lee said: "The $50,000 which we managed to pay to Prime Minister Mr. Lee Kuan Yew on Monday was raised through contributions and small loans from202 words
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Article154 1973-07-25 4 Surprise quiz the highlight The Metrication Board will launch a two-week campaign next month to drive home the need for motorists to understand the use of metric signs on roads. According to the Metrication Digest issued to- day the campaign will be highlighted by a "surprise154 words
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121 1973-07-25 4 The Japanese Democratic Socialist Party will send a study and goodwill mission to Singapore early next month. The five-man mission, headed by the party's chairman Mr. Ikko Kasuga, is expected to make a month-long tour of Sbuth Vietnam, Thailand, londonesia and121 words
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Article148 1973-07-25 4 The Advertising Association has suggested that there should be legislation to abolish outdated measures if voluntary metrication is not adhered to. Stating this in its latest bulletin the association said: 'The ideal is voluntary metrication followed by legal steps to abolish measures which have already148 words
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Article99 1973-07-25 4 The Singapore Institute of Architects has urged members of the profession to take progressive steps towards metrication. In its annual report for 1972 published in the SIA yearbook, the institute disclosed that the target date for full metrication is 1976. It said: "The institute will support99 words
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Advertisement292 1973-07-25 2 m s S&3& .rr F/ v-. ,:;4: V 5* :>••••• m xx-r IW .i m 1 W yi v Ugf V rTSi J-aJM > V x Drive a Toyota Celica and you're a winner. ii ms. Luxurious, sporty, well-equipped, comfortable this is the finest interior you'll ever see in a292 words
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Advertisement210 1973-07-25 3 FOR CONVENIENT PARKING, DROP IN AT OUR NEW SHOP AT SPECIALISTS' CENTRE SATISFACTION IS THE BEST i-a *<•]: i Take a tip from the many satisfied customers of the "miracle fabric" DOUBLEKNIT! A range of new colours and designs from Switzerland Germany and England. 4 M a: 3 «V\ <210 words
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Advertisement164 1973-07-25 3 G LOWE AVE BUSINESS BOW SHIRT IMPORTED IN FASHION STYLE LOCAL IN SIZE FIT J* A If V 4. >- v t AUSTRAI lAN MADf Sole Agent: MULLER PHIPPS (F.E.) SDN. BHD. 37, Robinson Road Singapore 1 Tel: *****, > 1 Fulton Cor Stereo --c- IS2 V Fulton has them.164 words
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IN PERSON
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Article, Illustration532 1973-07-25 4 Jennifer Schoon - M PERSON Conducted by Jennifer Schoon THE ladles watched the chef at work, fascinated by his speed and dexterity at cooking delicious and exotic dishes. Members of the YWCA were having their monthly get-together with a tea-cum-cooking demonstration at the Hyatt Hotel. Chef for the532 words
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Article465 1973-07-25 4 f —> From the DOG HOUSE By PG Nine year old Johnny Handover is all set to begin a new life in Britain. All of us should be proud of him as he has been selected to learn every aspect of dog breeding in Britain. Of465 words
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Article, Illustration53 1973-07-25 4 One-year-old Smoky (left) is this week's doc for adoption. This off-white pop lost its previous home when the owners left Singapore. Smoky is waiting for a new home. It lores children bat is a good watch dog too. If yon wish to adopt Smoky, please c£H at the SPCA,53 words
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Advertisement239 1973-07-25 4 X- ,*4* t i» *>y •AV ,•> I fl > >r- a*-. V*Mi A ..]u< !Hty product oi GENERAL MOTORS Chevrolet 350. Some people shouldn't own one. Some people shouldn't own a Chevrolet 350 because it's too much automobile for them. It's too big and powerful. Too roomy and spacious.239 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous434 1973-07-25 4 me-, i 1 cm Poser No. 34 Mia Farrow was easy for many readers Last Friday's poser showed a scene from Blind Terror. The lead actress was Mia Farrow who- played the part of blind Sarah. The first 10 correct entries opened by the Editor yesterday evening were from: Bertie434 words
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WORLD NEWS
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160 1973-07-25 5 Reuter Canberra, Wednesday —Form e r Australian Prime Minister John Gorton was yesterday JESS? Y 8 7500 (about ?.L 5 0) da mages in a libel case against the Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC) and a Canberra journalist. Mr. Gorton, alleging defamation, had sued theReuter - 160 words
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Article55 1973-07-25 5 Teheran, Wednesday— The death toll in flash floods that swept Boroujen, near Isfahan in Central Iran, on Sunday has mounted to 46 as more bodies washed away by flood waters were recovered. Rainfalls and floods continued yesterday. About 300 homes and shops have been destroyed and55 words
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Article324 1973-07-25 5 Ex-aide testifies Reuter, UPI Washington, Wednesday Former senior White House aide John Ehrlichman yesterday put up an unyielding defence of President Nixon in the W a t e rgate scandal, maintaining that ex-presidential counsel John Dean had lied, and that he personally was innocent of any wrongdoing.Reuter, UPI - 324 words
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Article434 1973-07-25 5 'Coffin in first class booth' United Press International UPI correspondent S a m i a Megalli in Cairo took the following account by telephone from Captain Konuma Kenji, pilot of the hijacked Japan Airlines jumbo jet, in Benghazi, Libya, where the hijackers freed the passengersUnited Press International - 434 words
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255 1973-07-25 5 Reuter, UPI Geneva, Wednesday. Canada has called on all nuclear powers to start immediate negotiations for a ban on all nuclear tests, underground, in the atmosphere or in outer space. Canadian delegate Mr. William Barton told the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)Reuter, UPI - 255 words
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Article172 1973-07-25 5 Reuter Saigon. Wednesday. The mass prisoner exchanges in South Vietnam have run into fresh trouble, four days before the completion deadline laid down in last month's Paris peace communique. A S;.uth Vietnamese military spokesman said that only 225 communist detainees out of a total ofReuter - 172 words
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Article, Illustration77 1973-07-25 5 New York, Wednesday—Bob Hope's nearlycompleted desert home, a huge domed structure costing more than $2.4 million, was destroyed by fire yesterday. Construction of the house, at 29,000 square feet larger than one local department store, had been underway for about one year on a hill overlooking Palm77 words
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Advertisement420 1973-07-25 5 It— al HICK PROGRAMMING: HOW IT'S DONE. m/a CHANNEL SELECTOR MNEL A CHANNEL i S-S-4 ,4-2-4-, DISCf 9Q LOGIC Selector position Playback system 2-CHANNEL 2-channel 2-2-4 Source 2-channel records, 2-channel tapes, FM stereo Sound effect Regular 2-channel stereo sound Regular 2-channel stereo, Effectively reproduces especially live recordings, the ambient sounds420 words
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Advertisement137 1973-07-25 5 Visit our Ultra Modern new store at Supreme hg: v There ere shoes end there will be (hoes. But when it comes to shoes thet exude sophistication, none measures up to ours. Aquila Snoes. Manufactured to the highest standards, Aquila Shoes are ahead of others simply because we have a137 words
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OPINION
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Article329 1973-07-25 6 Singaporeans spend too much money on eating, so a doctor said at a seminar last week. To cut down costs, he suggested that workers bring sandwiches to work for lunch. Apart from the fact that bread is generally not a staple food of Asians and many329 words
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'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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Article65 1973-07-25 6 The death of HongKong actor Bruce Lee has had unusual effects on some Singaporeans. A colleague who went down to cover the opening of the Welcome supermarket In Toa Payoh was startled to hear some cloth sellers shout lng, "Clearance sale, everything must go —because Bruce65 words
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Article101 1973-07-25 6 Remember the slip President Nixon made when he offered a toast to the President of Ireland instead of his host, the President of Iceland? Well, he's lust made another one. this time in Washington. Addressing members of the White House staff after his return from hospital, President Nixon101 words
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Article, Illustration1030 1973-07-25 6 Dick Wilson - How to bridge the growing gap between the developed and developing countries is a problem that has received the attention of governments throughout the world. In spite of the universal recognition that the gap should be narrowed, and could be narrowed with sufficient aid from the1,030 words
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Article352 1973-07-25 6 I shall be grateful if you will allow me the use of your columns to express my feelings regarding the National Day rehearsals. As a tour operator operating In the vicinity of Collyer Quay, I have never been more frustrated, irritated and troubled than during these past352 words
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659 1973-07-25 6 Elizabeth Becker - By Elizabeth Becker Washington Post After resisting the idea for some time, Cambodian President Lon Nol has finally accepted an invitation to visit the United States, according to sources close to Cambodia's ruling High National Council. Getting Lon NolWashington Post - 659 words
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Letters
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Article210 1973-07-25 6 SZTO SIM CHUAN - SZTO SIM CHUAN Press Liaison Officer, Customs Excise, Singapore, 2. Friday, I managed to inform all my clients that the schedule had to be changed. On Saturday. I opened the morning papers to read that the rehearsals would be held in the morning instead. VERY UNREHEARSED CITIZEN,210 words
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Article176 1973-07-25 6 CHEW MOI - CHEW MOI I think it is time someone says something of bus service No. 160 A. As we all know, one terminus is at Outram Road, outside the General Hospital and the other is at Naval Base. Most of the school classes are dismissed at 1.05176 words
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Article99 1973-07-25 6 YEONG KUM KEE - YEONG KUM KEE Public Relations Officer, Ministry of National Development, Singapore, 2. I refer to the letter by Mr. John Soon captioned Restrictions on Parking (NN, 12.6.73). The existing traffic situation along Joe Chlat Road is being looked into and improvements will be made where necessary. As99 words
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Article67 1973-07-25 6 LEONG LICK TIEN - LEONG LICK TIEN Public Relations Officer, Postal Services Department, Singapore. 1. We refer to the letter from Mr. Cheng (NN. 13.7.73) regarding the provision of gummed edges for our aerogrammes. We thank the writer for his interest in the matter and wish to inform him that as and67 words
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Advertisement158 1973-07-25 6 WRITE TO THE EDITOR, NEW NATION, LOCKED BAG 13, GPO, SINGAPORE, 1. Advertisement The New Cathay Big Hit with Businessmen from everywhere. A CHINESE restaurant with a difference—a difference that pleases everyone, especially businessmen...and their wives. Not only first class Cantonese cuisine (non-greasy for weight-watchers!) Also the added luxury of158 words
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Page 6 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous29 1973-07-25 6 MY WE I mm, 1 SN I iv^ >X 0 51 .*-CL N x M m p vsfc 6 «rlJ ci C: aw r V* 2W BSffifir Sex,Rrurtcnt Interests29 words
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SPECIAL FEATURE
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Article, Illustration1766 1973-07-25 7 Tan Chung Lee - Your page conducted by HDB girl Tan Chung Lee I hate to say this, but many of the 70,000 applicants on the HDB's waiting list are still there because they have only themselves to blame. Some are careless. They do not bother to check1,766 words
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Article, Illustration617 1973-07-25 7 Elizabeth, a 26-year-old secretary has brought luxury and cosiness into her HDB flat. Step into it and you will be awed by the comfortable furnishings. Elizabeth has taken great pains to make her sixth floor three-room flat In Toa Payoh attractive. You too can do the same.617 words
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Article, Illustration144 1973-07-25 7 The eight-year-old boy let out a jubilant shout as he succeeded in his third attempt to get his kite flying. The kite flew higher and he released more string. Suddenly, a breexe sent the kite down with a flap to the ground. The boy ran towards144 words
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Advertisement210 1973-07-25 7 For you—at a bargain price v-v V M **■< This illustrated Encyclopaedia World Dictionary is being offered to you at a special price of $20 (normal price —$30). It is packed with 1856 pages of useful information and will be a handy reference for everyone in the family. Only 300210 words
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Advertisement241 1973-07-25 7 THE HEALTH KEEPER AQUADREAM WATER BED We built into our waterbed these health keeping features. COOLNESS the Heat Dissipation System in the bed prevents heat accumulation and keeps you cool when you sleep on it. Doctors have found that your body rests better when you are cool. The result you241 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration474 1973-07-25 8 ART BUCHWALD - But here is a list of ready replies to help those bugged by Watergate ART BUCHWALD These are difficult times for people who are defending the Nixon administration. No matter where they go they are attacked by pseudo-liberals, McGovern lovers, heterosexual constitutionalists and paranoid474 words
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Article482 1973-07-25 8 B. Ronquillo - PHILIPPINES From B. Ronquillo Obviously in a strong bid to show to the w©rld that democratic processes are still being followed ip the Philippines even under martial law, President Marcos has decreed that qualified voters should make their choice on Friday whether or not they want482 words
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Article, Illustration773 1973-07-25 8 Ian MacKay - PROFILE From Ian MacKay I first saw Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko on a bitterly cold day in January, 1966. Slim and poker faced he and Premier Alexei Kosygin were in New Delhi for the funeral of Indian Prime Minister Lai Bahadur shastri who had died773 words
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SHOWBIZ
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Article, Illustration583 1973-07-25 8 Violet Oon - By Violet Oon There he stood, all 6 ft. 6 in. of muscle and brawn, with enough magnetism to set any girl's heart a-flutter. And when he opened his mouth to sing, his rich, throaty, seductive voice would fit anyone's image of a pop idol. But Bruce583 words
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Article463 1973-07-25 8 MARY LEE - POP TALK BY MARY LEE The rock 'n' roll world is certainly having its share of sex 'n' scandal —on both sides of the Atlantic at that. I n Britain, there's Janie Jones and the BBC payola. In the United States, there's the Columbia Broadcasting service versus463 words
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Article536 1973-07-25 8 V. O - V.O. The Stage Club's next production, Something To Hide by Leslie Sands, is a thriller in every sense of the word. Suspense mounts throughout the three acts and the unexpected develops to a pitch that should bring gasps of surprise from the audience. This is another536 words
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Article161 1973-07-25 8 The magnificent seven of pop Three Dog Night create yet another classic hit for themselves in the United States this week. Shambala goes to No. 1 and Joins the long list of hits Including Joy To The World and Eli's Coming, that have made161 words
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Advertisement236 1973-07-25 8 MOVITEX MOVIGRAPH CORPN. Room 118, Stamford House, 39, Stamford Rd., S'pore 6 Tel: 22-228 The man at the top, All companies big and small, Singapore Malaysia Dear Sir, Ever wonder how much time is wasted, "looking for facts"? Seriously! Think of how many hours are lost ringing or running from236 words
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Page 8 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous215 1973-07-25 8 SINGAPORE 1 (1) Stuck In The Middle With You Stealers Wheel 2 (4) Snoopy v. The Red Baron Hot Shots 3 (2) Playground In My Mind—Clint Holmes 4 (6) The Groover —T. Rex 5 (3) Good Grief Christina—Chicory Tip 6 (7) Pillow Talk—Sylvia 7 (8) K o d a c215 words
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TREND
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Article, Illustration661 1973-07-25 9 MARY LEE - home A READER'S OPINION MARY LEE Dear Miss Lee, I am not an architect, but allow me to comment on Dang's interior design for a typical Jour-room HDB flat (NN June 20, 1973 see floor plan sketch). I feel this particular layout, though original, is not feasible,661 words
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817 1973-07-25 9 TRISH SHEPPARD - TRISH SHEPPARD If I am so exhausted that When Igo to bed I fall jr«. 0 asieep immediately, I feel cheated because it means missing out on one of the best times of thp ri&v 01 me aay. That wonderful 15817 words
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Article191 1973-07-25 9 Reuter Paris, Wednesday— In what looks like a general trend, hemlines S lunged downward in the rst Paris couture collection for autumn and winter presented today by Torrente. Coats and dresses with big swirling skirts range from mi deal f to ankle length worn with highheeled boots. ThereReuter - 191 words
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FINANCE
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Article, Illustration161 1973-07-25 9 Prices were easier yesterday on a broad front at the Stock Exchange of Singapore. Trading was doll. The market opened barely steady, improved slightly daring the morning session bat without sustained support closed on a lower level. Hesitant trading was a prominent feature. Cheap shares received some support161 words
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302 1973-07-25 9 South Malaysia Industries' tax -free profits of $390,920 for the year ending December 1972 was 13 per cent short of its forecast figure. Chairman, Datuk Tan Peng Khoon said that competition in the steel wire industry particularly in the last quarter of the year resulted302 words
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Article205 1973-07-25 9 Heavier bank charges were blamed for the slight drop in Yule Catto's unaudited pretax profits of £162,500 ($926,250) for the halfyear ended April 30, 1973 compared with £166,500 ($949,050) for the corresponding period last year. This was despite the fact that the British Group's main205 words
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OVERSEAS STOCK EXCHANGE PRICES
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Article293 1973-07-25 9 A small wave of selective buying, based on excellent second quarter earnings, turned stock prices mixed in moderate trading yesterday on the New York Stock Exchange. The Dow Jones industrial average moved ahead 5.57 to 918.72, after being 5 points off earlier in the day. Advances hold a293 words
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Article78 1973-07-25 9 This service is from the Union Bank of Switzerland. Closing prices (in Swiss francs) on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday. UBS 4005 —10 SBC 3595 —5 Credit Suisse 3580 —20 Swissair B. 586 —4 Swiss Reinsurance 2415 —25 Winterthur B. 1890 15 Zurich Insurance 7150 —50 Juvena B. 256078 words
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Article228 1973-07-25 9 Closing prices (In francs) yesterday: Parlbas 218 (216) Indcchine 244.50 (243) Foncier 404 (390) Prlntemps 126.50 (129) C O E 475 (471) Bull 64 (63.60) Royal Dutch 170.10 (170.80) Mlchelln 1839 (1818) Thomson 250 (246.10) C P P 224 (223.60) Rhone 171 (169.40) Air 294 (Exr) (361.10) Philips 78.10228 words
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Article206 1973-07-25 9 Kyodo Prices slightly rallied, on bargain hunting in the morning session of Tokyo stock market yesterday. Investors generally reacted favourably to a continued advance In Wall Street. Despite some profittaking for forerunners, there were persistent buying centering on in-centive-backed shares. The Dow-Jones average of 225 selected blue chips closedKyodo - 206 words
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Article35 1973-07-25 9 Dow Jones closing averages on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday: 30 Industrials 918.72 (up 5.57), 20 transport 166 51 (up 182), 15 utilities 101.51 (up 0.13), 65 stocks 270.77 (up 1.66).35 words
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Article257 1973-07-25 9 Prices at 11.30 a.m. today (Australian time). Abaleen 10 12 Do Opts 03 04} AOD 09 nil Allstate 10 14 Amad 05 05} Aurora 14 17 Do Opts 01} 02} Aust Ant 19 20 Bamboo 04J ml Beach 20 25 Bounty Oil 00} 01 Bridge 15 nil Castlereagh 06257 words
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Article47 1973-07-25 9 Hong Kong, Wednesday The Bank of China today made a slight upward adjustment of the yuan in terms of Hong Kong dollars, Quoting a new rate of 37.57 yuan to HK$lOO. The previous rate of 37.95 yuan to HK$lOO was set on July 11.47 words
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Advertisement45 1973-07-25 9 For CHHJHttS* RECORDS CASSETTES in OEUTSCH-ENGUSN-HUNCAIS-HOUANDS at very attractive prices specially imported from Europe See our exclusive International Comer offerwig you the widest choice m town! MUSICORNER 251 SPECIALISTS'CSfTRE (2*4Hht) OM3UM MM) HMII 129TANGUN SHQPPMG CBTTHE (tot Hnrl MU HMO. MMi A agrances. NVI B45 words
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Advertisement583 1973-07-25 10 COLT GALANT 1400 or Ford Capri 1600 GT 1970 to 1972 wonted. Call Lee, Tel: *****4 S'pore. NAM HO TRAVEL SERVICE LIMITED Tour West Malaysia Seven Days S$ 1 10/-, Aircanditioned bus Ssl3s/-, Departure Every Sunday, Monday, Malaysia/Genting Seven Days AJrconditioned Bus Sslss/-, Every Monday: Cameron Highlands Foui' Days Ss7o/-,583 words
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Advertisement336 1973-07-25 10 OFFICIAL NOTICE PROPOSAL TO CHANGE A SHIP'S NAME We, LEE, WOO PARTNERS of Room 1, 104-D, 4th Floor, A.C.B.C. Building, Robinson Road, Singapore, hereby give notice that in consequence of the intended purchase of a ship by our clients, Heng Fu Tankers Inc., we have applied to the Registrar of336 words
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Page 10 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous60 1973-07-25 10 DIARY CRICKET: Tour matchGymkhana v SCA President's XI (Balestier Rd. 11 am). GYMNASTICS: National Schools competition (Barker Road, 8.30am, 2pm). HOCKEY: SHA Div 3 lea gue; University v Fire Brigade (Thomson RdJ. SOCCER: FDAWU lnterbra n c h competition-Cold Storage v Ladyhill (Tanglln). SQUASH: D grade semifinals Police IV v60 words
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Miscellaneous88 1973-07-25 10 DR. KILOARE by Ken Bald **'LL N»VE SftNT 45 MWUTES FRO* THE SECOND WE LEFT BLAIR TO THE TIME WE RETURN, MR. MORGAN THAT MEANS THAT A REAtLV SERIOUS CASE SOME m«RE M THIS CITY 1 HAP TO SO UNATTENDED FOR THAT LENGTH OF TIME AND f- THAT CASE LOST88 words
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Article, Illustration298 1973-07-25 10 Top Singapore jockey Moses Lee has accepted an offer to ride in Hong Kong during the 1973-74 season at Happy Valley racecourse. A report in the South China Morning Post said owner Nelson Lowe has offered a retainer of HK$3O.OOO (about Ssl3,500) plus board298 words
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184 1973-07-25 10 London, Wednesday.—Three Derby winners are among 13 acceptors for the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, Britain's richest horse race, to be run at Ascot on Saturday. They are: Weaver's Hall, who won the Irish Derby last month, Roberto, the 1972 English Derby184 words
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Article27 1973-07-25 10 London, Wednesday.— The British Surtees team will enter two cars for the Dutch Grand Prix Formula One world championship motor race at Zandvoort on Sunday.27 words
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Article411 1973-07-25 10 London, Wednesday. Former England captain Brian Close scored his third century of the season to lead Somerset to a seven-wicket victory over Glamorgan in their English county cricket championship match at Neath yesterday. Close batted 230 minutes for a dogged 108, which included one six and four411 words
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675 1973-07-25 11 Jeffrey Low - JT TH by Jeffrey Low Singapore's cyclists will have special incentive to do well in the Seap Games in September. Outstanding performers will be rewarded with a trip to Japan to compete in the sixth Asian championships in Kyoto from September 23 to675 words
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Article231 1973-07-25 11 Dennis Chia - By Dennis Chia Interest among the schools in gymnastics has taken an upswing. With a record 300 entries as compared to 214 last year, there were also more supporters at the second day of the National schools championships at Barker Road yesterday. Whitley School, In231 words
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Article507 1973-07-25 11 Nancy Koh - By Nancy Koh The Singapore Amateur Judo Association last night named a team of seven for the Seap Games in September. The seven are: bantamweight Low Chee Klang; lightweight—Tan Sin Aun; light-middle-weight Ronnie Khoo; .middleweight Wong Kin Jong; light-heavy-weight Manmohan Singh; heavyweight Kan Kwok507 words
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Article83 1973-07-25 11 In the first round of the World Junior chess championship at Thorn oby-on-Tess, England, Alexander Belyavcky of the Soviet Union gradually out played Leslie Leow of Singaoore to adjourn in a winning position. Other results in Pinal Group A: J. Cooper (Wales) lost tc M. Stean (Eng.),83 words
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Article72 1973-07-25 11 Manila, Wednesday. —An amateur Filipino boxer who has been boxing for only two months has been disqualified after biting his opponent according to the Philippine News Agency. "I got sore when he butted me. So when he came close, I bit him,'' said the 16-year-old72 words
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Article31 1973-07-25 11 Jakarta, Wednesday. Indonesia has rejected a Chinese invitation to take part in the Asian, African and Latin American table tennis tournament in Peking from August 25 to September 6.31 words
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Article34 1973-07-25 11 London, Wednesday. Green Vigo, a coloured rugby player who was tipped to become the first non-white to represent South Africa, will play as a professional for English Rugby League club Wigan.34 words
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Article61 1973-07-25 11 Berne, Wednesday.— There will be no world clubs' cup soccer matches played this year, the European Football Union announced here. Plans for the annual home-and-away matches between the champion clubs of Europe end South America have been dropped, because two European clubs, Ajax Amsterdam and Juventus61 words
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169 1973-07-25 11 London, Wednesday The South African Cricket Board of Control, which represents nonwhite cricketers, yesterday applied for associate membership of the International Cricket Conference. The application came In a letter to the ICC which began its two-day meeting at Lord's yesterday. The letter also169 words
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Article413 1973-07-25 11 Sonny Yap - MARTIN ARTS by Sonny Yap Bruce Lee's death has sparked off speculation in martial arts circles here on the dangers of training. Top local masters of Oriental fighting arts, however, were divided in their views of the theory that over-strain in training could lead to death.413 words
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Miscellaneous273 1973-07-25 11 NEW NATION CROSSWORD 11 Finished. 12 Performs. 14 Turning point. 15 Communicate, mod style. 20 First word of the Aeneid. 23 Crooked. 24 Calf. 25 Florida city. 26 Plant of the arum family. 28 Man from Duluth. 29 Wintry precipitation. 30 —alba (gypsum). 33 Grimm specialty. 35 Plant juices. 37273 words
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Article36 1973-07-25 12 AH FOOK: With Singapore becoming the world No: 2 oil refinery centre we should be getting cheaper petrol soon. MEI LIN: Fat hopes! Don't you know that prices never drop in these inflationary days?36 words
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Article, Illustration40 1973-07-25 12 Cik Rohana Sahari is a clerk with the Pineapple Industry of Malaysia. She loves sports, the open air, as well as the sea. Rohana goes skiing and swimming during weekends. Picture by Jerry ends. Picture by Jerry Seh.ends. Picture by Jerry Seh. - 40 words
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Article118 1973-07-25 12 Today Is Wednesday, July 25. the 206th day of 1973 with 159 to follow. Those born on this date are under the sign of Leo. American artist Maxfield Parrish was born on July 25, 1870. ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: In 1866, Ulysses S. Grant became the first American118 words
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Miscellaneous2589 1973-07-25 12 RADIO SINGAPORE 5 3.00 Opening Announcements followed by Sakapur Sireh (M): A magazine series 3.25 Diary Of Events (M) 3.30 Where the Heart Is: A drama serial 3.45 Persembahan Ku, featuring: Basri Daiman (Rot) 4.05 Days of Our Lives: Mac Donald Carey as a dedicated physician (A dramatic story) 4.502,589 words
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