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Title Section19 1973-08-23 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Thursday evening, August 23, 1973 No. 801 Price 15 cents NEV^S&TION SINGAPORE THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 197319 words
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Article, Illustration498 1973-08-23 1 He will take over from Rogers as Secretary of State Washington, Thursday? Dr. Henry Kissinger. 50-year-old German-born architect of United States foreign policies for the past five years, was named today as the new Secretary of State with powers apparently far exceeding those held by498 words
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540 1973-08-23 1 'Bugging hasn't affected my will to rule* United Press International Washington, Thursday President Nixon said yesterday he had never seriously considered resigning during the unfolding of the Watergate scandal and he did not think his capacity to lead the country had been affected. Mr.United Press International - 540 words
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200 1973-08-23 1 Reuter Washington, Thursday—Special Watergate prosecutor Archibald Cox urged a Federal Judge yesterday to order President Nixon to release secret White House tapes to safeguard "the people's Interest in securing integrity at the highest levels of government." Mr. Cox was opening his case before USReuter - 200 words
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Article10 1973-08-23 1 Police reported 83 accidents yesterday. Three were serious.10 words
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Article183 1973-08-23 1 Prices were fairly steady on the Stock Exchange of Singapore for the first 45 minutes this morning. BUSINESS DONE: Malayan Credit (1) 3.00, (1) 298, (1) 2.99, (8) 2.97, (18) 2.96, (30) 2.95, (1) 2.94, (1) 2.99, (1) 3.02. Development Bank of Singapore (1) 4.78, (18) 4.82.183 words
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119 1973-08-23 1 Singapore and Malaysia are to receive substantial increases In defence aid from Australia. Singapore is to get an additional $942,000, bringing defence aid from Australia to 14 million. Malaysia is to receive another $1.9 million, bringing the total to slightly over $20 million.119 words
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Article92 1973-08-23 1 Cordoba, Thursday.— Argentina riot police yesterday surrounded the Fiat Motor factory where 1500 workers were reported to be holding 85 executives hostage in a labour dispute here. The men occupied the factory on Tuesday night to demand implementation of promised reforms under which they would belong to92 words
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Article335 1973-08-23 1 Wee Beng Huat - Food from dinner tables feeds the pigs By Wee Beng Huat The upsurge in the cost of food items may have hit many people in Singapore, but the Republic's pigs are still gorging themselves in fine style. Lavish dinners—almost always with more food than the guests can eat—are335 words
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Article353 1973-08-23 1 10 violent deaths Singapore experienced one of its bloodiest weeks during the past seven days with more than 700 traffic accidents and 10 cases of violent deaths including two murders, one death fall and one poisoning. This Is the time-table of death. Aug. 15: Ninety-two353 words
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Article270 1973-08-23 1 London, Thursday A blonde with a handbag full of firebombs was being hunted by police yesterday as London suffered another two arson and letter bomb attacks by an unknown group of terrorists Prime Minister Mr. Edward Heath held urgent talks with a Home Office official, but270 words
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Miscellaneous13 1973-08-23 1 Forecast Singapore weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today— No rain.13 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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425 1973-08-23 2 Taxi drivers warned The Singapore Taxi Drivers' Association today warned its members to be extra cautious when they pick up groups of youths, especially at night. The warning came after a taxi driver, Mr. Chua Bah Tee, 35, was robbed by four "passengers"425 words
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Article103 1973-08-23 2 The first phase of the development of the Singapore River Into a scenic spot has taken off the ground with the Empress Place Food Centre to be opened soon. The new centre, sited at the former Marine Police Station site beside the Singapore River,103 words
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Article, Illustration159 1973-08-23 2 Cleaning one of the world's largest chandeliers is no glamorous undertaking for pint-sized girls. But when tiie going gets tough, any man would consider gentle hands a welcome addition. With this in mind, these three girls pitched In when the arduous task began at the159 words
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163 1973-08-23 2 The Colleges of General Practitioners of Singapore, Malaysia and Australia will hold their Joint conference at the Hotel Royal Ramada from August 31 to September 5. The conference, which has the theme "Current Problems in General Practice, will be opened by the Minister for163 words
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Article21 1973-08-23 2 The YMCA In Orchard Road will conduct an eight-session course in cake-icing every Sunday from 1 p.m. to 3 pjn.i21 words
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Article492 1973-08-23 2 Minister laments lack of public courtesy The Minister for Culture, Mr. Jek Yeun Thong, this morning lamented the loss of common courtesies among Singaporeans such as wishing each other the time of day and saying "thank you." He said that such gestures as giving up492 words
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Article370 1973-08-23 2 Ngee Ann spells out plans Ngee Ann Technical College will produce about 400 technicians for industry by 1977, its viceprincipal, Mr. Philip Limb, said. This is in addition to the 200 graduates from the Business Studies Department, he said. In an interview Mr. Limb said: "The370 words
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378 1973-08-23 2 Violet Oon - By Violet Oon Paul Abisheganaden conducted the Singapore Chamber Ensemble orchestra and choir in Hayand choir in Haydn's Creation with more verve and vitality than ever before heard in Singapore. He appreciated the glorious breadth of the music and was able to draw out378 words
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Article58 1973-08-23 2 The Adult Education Board will conduct a 30week course on Business Administration at the Anglo-Chinese Primary School AEB Centre, Coleman Street, starting on Sept. 17. Lessons will be conducted every evening from Monday to Thursday. Further details and application forms are obtainable at the board's office, 126 Cairnhill58 words
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235 1973-08-23 2 The Securicor (S'pore) Pte. Ltd. Employees' Union will hold an extraordinary general meeting at the Victoria Memorial Hall on Sunday to discuss the National Wages Council recommendations. At the meeting, the union will propose the formation of a sevenman action committee to press235 words
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Article68 1973-08-23 2 The University of Singapore Extramural Studies Department will conduct a 12-lecture course on basic electronics at i the Singapore Polytechnic from September 4 at 7.30 p.m. The course will be conducted by Dr. R. K. L. Gay, a lecturer in electrical and electronics engineering at the University of68 words
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Article35 1973-08-23 2 The First Lady, Mrs. B. H. Sheares, will give away the prizes at the Spastic Children's Association of Singapore's 13th annual sports meet at Field House, 25 Gilstead Road, tomorrow at 10 a.m.35 words
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Article, Illustration139 1973-08-23 3 Drivers of vehicles with heavy load, beware! This can happen to you, especially when you are rounding a bend during a heavy downpour. For this was what happened when this Malaysian registered trailer truck. stacked with planks, negotiated a slight bend at the139 words
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Article295 1973-08-23 3 Warning by Mattar The Parliamentary Secretary (Education), Mr. Ahmad Mattar, last night warned citizens to be alert against any attempt to "destroy" Singapore. Speaking at a National Day dinner at the Kampung Tengah Commu nity Centre, he said: "In the midst of our affluence295 words
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Article54 1973-08-23 3 The Photographic Society of Singapore will organise a 1973 Singapore National Day Photographic Competition and Exhibition. All photographers of Singapore and Malaysia are invited to participate. Entries may be sent by post or delivered by hand to the Photographic Society of Singapore, 4 Cashin Street, Singapore not54 words
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229 1973-08-23 3 The Singapore Tourist Promotion Board will soon develop a very specialised aspect of tourist promotion called "convention market," its chairman, Mr. Runme Shaw said today. Opening the two-day Pacific Area Travel Association (PATA) marketing development seminar at the Ming Court, Mr. Shaw said229 words
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480 1973-08-23 3 'Need to construct them fast' A senior Housing and D e v e lo pment Board official has given two reasons why the government has to build stereotype flats for public housing. According to Mr. Liu Thai-Ker, head of the design and research section480 words
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Article298 1973-08-23 3 The Higher School Certificate examinations, A level, are not intellectually difficult, said the principal of St. Andrew's School, Mr. Francis Thomas. Mr. Thomas, speaking at a forum on Our PreUniversity Education System at the Catholic High School hall today, said: "The subjects and syllabuses can be298 words
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Article48 1973-08-23 3 The Chinese YMCA Is organising two camps for children between five and 12 years during the school holidays from Sept. 1. A day camp for those between five and eight years will be held at the Tanglin Centre In Stevens Road from Sept. 1 to 5.48 words
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164 1973-08-23 3 Mr. Albert vom Hof e, Lufthansa's manager for Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei, today said that Singapore is considered one of the two main "jumping off" points for holi-day-makers planning a visit to Asia. Mr. vom Hofe, who has just returned from a tour of164 words
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Article14 1973-08-23 3 Mr. V. Jayakody has been appointed a director of the National Productivity Board.14 words
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Advertisement39 1973-08-23 3 WE OFFER COMPLETE CURTAIN SERVICE We have a large selection of quality curtain fabrics from all parts of the world expertly tailored to your requirement. MODERN INTERIORS (PTE) LTD 142, Market Street, Cor Pork Singapore 1. Tel: *****, *****.39 words
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Miscellaneous382 1973-08-23 3 Poser No. 58 u r_ KVAM Stt/NEW NATION CONTEST Easy to spot Hepburn Last Saturday's poser showed a scene from The Lion in Winter. The lead stars were Peter O'Toole and Katharine Hepburn. The first 10 correct entries opened by the Editor yesterday evening were from: Tan TekHock (national serviceman),382 words
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IN PERSON
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Article, Illustration446 1973-08-23 4 Jennifer Schoon - IN PERSON Conducted by Jennifer Schoon DRESSED in black costumes, they approached their opponents warily, looking for an opportunity to land a vicious blow or kick that would win them the match. The K&mpung Kembangan Community Centre was holding lis annual bersllat competition. Three other community centres Kakl446 words
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Article, Illustration505 1973-08-23 4 EDGAR KOH - CINEMA with EDGAR KOH THE BEGGAR starring Charito Solis and Fred Galang (Odeon —coming). Charity is indeed needed for this Filipino production which attempts to recorrect a category long out of date the slow-moving generationlong family-destiny type tear-jerker. But it is difficult to work505 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article841 1973-08-23 4 B. Ronquillo - SOUTH-EAST ASIA REPORT [PMUPPINES From B. Ronquillo The rice crisis, probably the worst to hit the Philippines in years owing to factors beyond this country's control, Is considered in more perceptive Filipino circles as a blessing in disguise. It Is expected, for the first841 words
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444 1973-08-23 4 Jacques Leslie - VIETNAM From Jacques Leslie Agencr France Press Often taking advantage of suspect election practices, President Nguyen Van Thieu's Democracy Party has quietly won control of village councils In elections across South Vietnam, according to American advisers' reports. Monthly reports by civilian American advisers, representingAgencr France Press - 444 words
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440 1973-08-23 4 CAMBODIA Los Angeles Times When Cambodian military police uncovered large caches of weapons and explosives In Phnc.*n Penh a few days ago, some government officials were cheered, for they thought they had deprived insurgent forces of. supplies necessary to take over Phnom Penh. ToLos Angeles Times - 440 words
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Article279 1973-08-23 4 A If-YEAR-OLD London schoolgirl who married her 19-year-old boyfriend at Gretna Green recently is living at home with her mother while her husband is living with his parents two miles away. The couple have not been on their honeymoon because her parents have decided on a279 words
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Advertisement146 1973-08-23 4 YOU The stoi you N.B. "SI at 11.31 iH y c lhink ofthe perfect crime... 'Then go one step further. S 70// m 'Htm wfl IIC W Mr n t mi. r Wk y m n ANTHONY SHAFFER iw—it, MORTON GOTTLIEB m 1 Enter the "SLEUTH" CONTEST and i WIN146 words
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WORLD NEWS
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186 1973-08-23 5 Coup bid must not stop talks Reds Vientiane, Thursday.— A pro-communist Pathet Lao official 8 aid here yesterday negotiations lor an overall settlement of the Laotian con- should continue **ter last Monday's coup attempt to overthrow the Vientiane Government. The Pathet Lao and the Laos Government have been negoUatlng lor186 words
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Article469 1973-08-23 5 Pakistan situation worsens Reuter Mexico City, Thursday More than 200 people are believed to have died in one city alone in the floods which have devastated large areas of Mexico during the past fortnight, the government said yesterday. Thousands of refugees are said to be shortReuter - 469 words
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Article299 1973-08-23 5 New Soviet plea Moscow, Thursday The Soviet government last night called for an end to the abnormally cool period in relations with Britain over the past three years find said there were how broad possibilities for cooperation to mutual benefit. Up to 1970 Britain had taken299 words
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Article46 1973-08-23 5 New Delhi, Thursday. —Indian and Pakistani negotiators wrestled for a further hour and a half yesterday with problems remaining from the 1971 war but failed to reach agreement. Another, and possibly final, meeting will be held today The talks began last Saturday.46 words
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Article74 1973-08-23 5 Islamabad, Thursday —Pakistan exchanged 48 Bengalis for two Pakistani prisoners of war at the Wagah border checkpost near Lahore yesterday. Officials said there were 11 military personnel among the Bengalis handed over to Indian and Bangladesh authorities. The remainder of the group comprised four civilians74 words
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Article65 1973-08-23 5 Belgrade, Thursday A son of the exiled Cambodian leader Prince Sihanouk has eyed of heart attack while fighting with the national liberation movement in Cambodia. This was revealed in a cable of condolence yesterday from Yugoslav President Tito to Prince Sihanouk. The son, Prince Norodom Ravivong, is65 words
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Article27 1973-08-23 5 Mexico City, Thursday. —Edwin Oaudet, the man accused of threatening the life of President Nixon in New Orleans, gave himself up to Secret Service agents yesterday.27 words
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Article188 1973-08-23 5 Reuter Calcutta, Thursday. Hungry peasants are streaming into Calcutta from the countryside in scenes reminiscent or the situation which preceded the great Bengal famine of 1943, when three million people died. Railway officials say about 100 people arrive dally at each of the two main railway stations, butReuter - 188 words
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Article174 1973-08-23 5 Reuter Tel Aviv, ThursdayIsraeli newspapers and radio yesterday quoted Foreign Minister Abba Eban as saying he would never again fly in a British airliner after he and his wife were subjected to a security search at London's Heathrow Airport earlier this month. The London correspondents of theReuter - 174 words
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Article107 1973-08-23 5 Reuter London, Thursday British scientists disclosed yesterday they had discovered a natural drug that could control rheumatism as effectively as Insulin controls diabetes. The drug, so far unnamed, is produced by the human body as a defence against all forms of joint inflammation. Sometimes howeverReuter - 107 words
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Article, Illustration335 1973-08-23 5 Kaunda raps white rulers Lusaka, Thursday Pre sldent Kenneth Kaunda alleged yesterday that the white rulers of southern Africa had made plans to spread panic In Zambia by dropping leaflets from the air during a vital convention of the ruling party at the weekend.335 words
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Advertisement131 1973-08-23 5 9:loam, 11:40 am, 2 .'oopm every day 5©S II K Ok A m m ■l m 'm m tj /.■V V m L J Only Cathay Pacific gives you the choice of 3 great ways a day to fly to Hong Kong every day of the week. Avoid the early131 words
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OPINION
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Article389 1973-08-23 6 Are Singaporeans paying more and eating less? Our Investigation into the restaurant business would suggest that they are. About 40 per cent of the food ordered at Chinese 10-course dinner parties end up as swill for the pigs. According to one restaurant caterer only half389 words
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'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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Article46 1973-08-23 6 Father Ellzeo Bezze, parish priest of a southern Venezuelan town, claims he has found an unfailing method of scaring off couples making love at night in public parks and squares. He plays Mendelssohn's wedding march at full volume on a portable record player.46 words
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Article47 1973-08-23 6 Those in charge of the registries in the various Government departments need to pay closer attention to the mail that goes through them. We notice that quite a few entrants to our Cinema Poser contest are submitted In Government envelops—and sent free of charge.47 words
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243 1973-08-23 6 WORLD COMMENT EXCERPTS FROM EDITORIALS Asahi Shimbun Japan and China have started negotiations In Tokyo to conclude a bilateral trade agreement. Almost one year has passed since the two countries promised to conclude various administrative agreements in the Peking joint communique which established Sino-JapaneseAsahi Shimbun - 243 words
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Article896 1973-08-23 6 Lou Cannon - By Lou Cannon Washington Post Richard Nixon once called the Vice Presidency "a hollow shell the most illconceived, poorly defined position in the American political system." This Is an accurate description of Splro Theodore Agnew's role as it has evolved under Mr. Nixon's own presidency.Washington Post - 896 words
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Article, Illustration1162 1973-08-23 6 Pakir Singh - Taking part In games and sports, we have always been told, is food for the brain and the body. If one wants to crow up healthy, wealthy and wise, then one must inevitably take up some form or sports. Oar columnist today Pakir Singh,1,162 words
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Article350 1973-08-23 6 The Observer Perhaps the most serious effect of the Watergate impasse is the way it inhibits the American Administration from what it might otherwise be doing taking a new and firmer initiative in the Middle East. This American inactivity ensures a continuing Israeli Arab deadlock, with aThe Observer - 350 words
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Article241 1973-08-23 6 The (Melbourne) Herald Why does President Richard Nixon show none of the anger that is natural in anyone falsely accused? Where is the fire of a leader hurling back calumnies viciously directed against himself as a man, and as holder of the highest office that his nationThe (Melbourne) Herald - 241 words
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Advertisement100 1973-08-23 6 Keep one handy in your home, JINTAN TERUMO flat type Clinical Thermometer with C F scales. o» L nlike other therrru >meters our Clinical Thermometer comes in ,i tl.it type. and the mercury line is so c iear that it is easv to read the temperature Also Ix't ,uist* ot100 words
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SPECIAL FEATURE
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Article, Illustration1359 1973-08-23 7 Jeffrey Low - SUP GAMES The SEAP Games has had its share of those special moments that make international sports events throb with excitement. These are moments that keep the Games alive. They will always be recalled and cherished. Today, the New Nation in the concluding part of its series1,359 words
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Article, Illustration595 1973-08-23 7 Visitors to the SEAP Games are advised to use public transport. Eighteen bus services operate via the National Stadium. Services 45 and 46 (loop services) are available for people from the city area who wish to go to National Sta dium. These two services go to595 words
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Advertisement35 1973-08-23 7 Everybody t needs a Dumiri sometimes Oumin safely, surely, eases pain. Take 1 or 2 Dumin for a sore head,a sore tooth, fever or flu. Oumin the pop-out tablets in hygienic packs. 201 for four.35 words
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EDUCATIONAL BROADSHEET
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Article, Illustration1996 1973-08-23 8 HISTORICAL GLIMPSE THE Simla summit has ushered in a new era of peace in the sub-continent. The animosity that resulted just after the Bangladesh crisis is slowly easing. Fruitful Indo-Pakistan talks are now taking place on the question of Pakistani prisoners of war being held in New Delhi. In1,996 words
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TREND
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Article, Illustration317 1973-08-23 9 Ossie Clark, Zandra Rhodes, Bill Gibb and Jean Muir produce very different images in the world of fashion, but they all fcave one thing in c6mmon. They were all pupils of Janey Ironside, (right) former professor of fashion at the Royal College of Art317 words
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Article650 1973-08-23 9 J.W. C - MALEBOX J.W.C. I say it's downright unfair how the poor males always get hit hardest by everything. My latest complaint is about the rising cost of living. How do I know that the girls are having an easy time while we are penny pinching like mad?650 words
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Article, Illustration372 1973-08-23 9 MARY LEE - TALKING SHOP MARY LEE Ever had a chandelier in your home? I did —I had to live with two of them in the sitting room cpce. Nasty plastic replicas they were, presents from my dad's boss who used to pay annual visits to our home on372 words
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Article139 1973-08-23 9 Glasgow, Thursday Expectant mums at one of Scotland's most modern maternity hospitals have been asked if they would like to be helped to be bathed by men. And they have answered with an emphatic "no" in a questionnaire seeking to find out their attitude139 words
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FINANCE
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Article, Illustration183 1973-08-23 9 Share prices Improved marginally on the Stock Exchange of Singapore yesterday- The market opened barely steady bat soon found support to advance on a wide front and close firm. Institutional support, mild speculation, and an element of short covering all helped the market to recover on a broad183 words
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259 1973-08-23 9 Temenggong Securities' sale of Tumbuk Estate to Premium Holdings (formerly Ytdng Malaysia) has hit a snag with the Malaysian government's 51.7 million income tax claims on Labis Bahru Estate, part of the Tumbuk's assets. The claims are against Messrs. Ll-Ta Company, former259 words
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Article207 1973-08-23 9 Mr. Paul Dixey, the newly-elected chairman of Lloyd's of London, the world famous association of Insurance underwriters, will arrive here on September 14 for a sixday visit. Mr. Dlxey, who is on a Far East tour, will have talks with government officials and businessmen. He will207 words
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383 1973-08-23 9 The stock market moved broadly lower yesterday in uninspired trading, with investors on the sidelines still preoccupied with soaring Interest rates, inflation, and political scandals. The Dow Jones industrial average had dropped 5.94 to 851.90. Standard and Poors 500-Stock index had lost 0.22 to383 words
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Article212 1973-08-23 9 Kyodo Stock prices continued to surge ahead in active trading in the morning session on the Tokyo Stock Market yesterday. The market opened higher on the crest of a rally the previous day. An overnight fall on Wall Street did not dampen investor enthusiasm. Although forerunners met profit-taking selling,Kyodo - 212 words
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Article207 1973-08-23 9 Closing prices (in francs) yesterday: Paribas 212.70 (213) Indochlne 245 (245) Foncier 405 (398) Printemps 120.50 (120.50) CGE 447 (452) Bun 60.60 (61) Royal Dutch 168.10 (169) MJchelin 1771 (1780) Thomson 242 (248) CFP 219 (223.50) Rhone 165.40 (166) Air 280.60 (285) Philips 77.40 (77.60) Suez 343.50 (34«) Citroen207 words
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Article236 1973-08-23 9 Prices at 11.30 ajn. today (Australian time). Abaleen 09 11 Do opts 02'/a nil AOD 08 09Vi Allstate 11 13 Amad 04'/a 05 Aurora nil 14 Do opts 01 0 Aust Ant 16 17 Bamboo 04 05 Bounty Oil OO'/a 01 Bridge 12 14 Castlereach 06 06Vi Cosmos OO'/a236 words
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Article34 1973-08-23 9 Dow Jones closing stock averages on New York Stock Exchange yesterday. 30 industrials 851.90 (off 5.94), 20 transport 151.97 (off 0.89), 15 utilities 94.55 (off 0.48), 65 stocks 258.71 (off 1.66).34 words
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Article78 1973-08-23 9 This service Is from the Union Bank of Switzerland. Closing prices (in Swiss francs) on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday. UBS 3900 —35 SBC 3420 —30 Credit Suisse 3420 —30 Swissair B. 570 —6 Swiss Reinsurance 2410 Winterthur B. 1940 Zurich Insurance 6890 —50 Juvena B. 2530 Nestle B78 words
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Article166 1973-08-23 9 About 70 Japanese technicians, foremen and engineers will arrive here when construction of the $120 million Mitsubishi shipyard begins in two months' time. Seven top management personnel are already in Singapore to supervise the preparations for the construction. including the president of Mitsubishi, Mr.166 words
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SPORTS
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Article308 1973-08-23 10 Nancy Koh - By Nancy Koh Singapore will meet Thailand in the opening match Seap Games hockey championship at Jalan Besar stadium on September 4 Th a 11 and, wooden spoonists at the last Games, will face defending champions Malaysia on Sept. 6. The last match, tc.308 words
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Article123 1973-08-23 10 Indonesia's All-Eng-land doubles champions, Ade Chandra and Christian Hadinata, are practising with Singapore's Seap Games badminton squad here. The Indonesians arrived on Bunday for a short holiday. Seap Games team manager Wee Choon Seng said: "While the two Indonesians are here on holiday, we have123 words
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Article71 1973-08-23 10 New York, Thursday Results of yesterday's league baseball games: American League Baltimore 2 Minnesota 1; Kansas City 5 New York 4: Boston 15 Texas 9; Chicago 4 Cleveland 0; Detroit 6 Oakland 4; Milwaukee 6 California 2. National League New York 2 Los Angeles 1; Chicago 6 Cincinnati71 words
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Article26 1973-08-23 10 Amsterdam, Thursday World Cup holders Pakistan defeated Spain 5-1 in a practice match for the second World Hockey Cup competition which starts here tomorrow.26 words
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Article821 1973-08-23 10 Jeffrey Low - tow with Jeffrey Low Australian bowlers are basking in the limelight after the sixth day of the Singapore International championships at Jackie's Orchard last night. Topping the performances yesterday were the Australian first team of John Rogers. Trish Dutsun, Ruth Guerster. Lino Venturini and Vic Bubnlw821 words
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Article125 1973-08-23 10 Safsa, with the services of several Singapore players are strongly fancied to win the first Pesta Sukan rugby championship now in progress. The team have four Under-23 representatives —Leow Kim Suan, Teo Lak Kwang, Lim Kay Thong and Lim Eng Seng. Safsa have entered another team125 words
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1165 1973-08-23 11 CLASS 1 DIV. 2—9F ($13,000 —$9100 TO WINNER) 6944 ARATUNOA a (Toto) litntor 9 8 00 2395 SUPER FILM a (Shaw) TuUoh fi a 12 0107 P AULA WAN II a (KL Chong) Mn-Tvyr 8 8 11 2006 BA-BA n a (Merchant) O Noordin1,165 words
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Article1354 1973-08-23 11 THE PESTA SUKAN CUP CLASS 1 DIV. 1 9F ($20,000—514,000 TO WINNER) 4412 WIN SLOW BOY g (Re-Entry) Tulloh 5 9.00 9164 GREEK STREET a (Big J) Bougoure 6 9.00 9256 ROYAL MARK a (Lucky) Tulloh 7 8.13 3418 CHAYA TIMOR II a (Sultan1,354 words
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Article206 1973-08-23 11 Moscow, Thursday—American and Cuban athletes fought a bloody, 25-minute battle yesterday before several hundred stunned Russian spectators at a World Student Games basketball match. The Cubans swung wooden folding chairs at the Americans, who fought back with their fists. One American was knocked unconscious,206 words
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418 1973-08-23 11 SCRATCHINGS SATURDAY RACE 1: 2.15 CL 5 Div.4 6f: Bahama Lass, Spring Eagle, Prince Abu, Kanun, Arctic Spring. RACE 2: 2.4S CL 5 Div. 3 6f: My Pleasure, Good Returns, Carbon Print, Moonstone. RACE 3: 3.15 CL 5 Div 2 6f: Jungle Patrol, Nataraj.418 words
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Article293 1973-08-23 11 By Blue Peter Naomi, a Make Haste five-year-old, went like a winner at Bukit Timah this morning. Ridden by Laurie Johnson, Naomi sprinted over 3f in 37 2/5 accompanied by Achievement. Good Report (George Podmore) went better than Old and Bold on a 3f in293 words
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Article66 1973-08-23 11 Kota Kinabalu, Thursday Former world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali will arrive here on October 2 for an exhibition bout, the State Minister of local government Mr. Salleh Sulong said yesterday. All is scheduled to tour Southeast Asia and Australia after his return bout on September66 words
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Article185 1973-08-23 11 London, Thursday Rhodeslan Brian Davison and John Steele scored centuries to give Leicestershire a tremendous start against Northamptonshire in the English county cricket championship match at Northampton yesterday. North amptonshire, who are currently lying second In the table, only managed to collect two bowling bonus185 words
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Article34 1973-08-23 11 Honolulu, Thursday—Former world junior lightweight champion Ben VUlaflor scored his second consecutive knockout Tuesday night by stopping Akihlro Kawasaki of Japan at 2:20 of the third round in the scheduled 10-round main event.34 words
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Miscellaneous284 1973-08-23 10 NEW NATION CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Mass of ice. 5 Puts Into type. 9 Thicket. 14 Of the shoulder: Anat. 15 City S of Kiev. 16 Book before Joel. 17 City near Lake Tahoe. 18 Corsair's vessel. 20 Vanity: FY. 22 Time. 23 Tube or circle. 24 Moroccan tree. 26 Judge.284 words
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Article, Illustration38 1973-08-23 12 Winnie Wee, 19, is shoppers' guide ot Robi no Deportment Store and is very interested in meeting people. She likes on outdoor life and keeps herself fit by playing babminton and basketball. Picture by J*ny S»li.Picture by J*ny S»li. - 38 words
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Article42 1973-08-23 12 MEI LIN: What a bloody mess 10 violent deaths in a wppk l AH FOOK: We're lucky it's still a two-figure toll unlike in some other countries in the region. But we must still certainly try and cut it down.42 words
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Article161 1973-08-23 12 TODAY is Thursday. August. 23, the 235th day of 1973 with 130 to follow. Those born on this date are under the sign of Virgo. American General Jonathan Wainwright, hero of Bataan, Philippines, in the Pacific threatre of World War n, was born on August 23, 1863. ON THIS161 words
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Miscellaneous2464 1973-08-23 12 SINGAPORE 5 3.00 Opening Announcements followed by Housewives' Matinee— Till Death Do Us Part: Part 1 of a Cantonese film, with English subtitles. 3.45 Art Appreciation, featuring Malay Musical Instruments (C—Rpt). 4.00 General Hospital: A daytime serial starring John Bernadine as Dr. Steve Hardy and Emily McLaughan. Story t involving2,464 words
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Miscellaneous49 1973-08-23 12 1 Today: 3.05 pin. (2Jin). Tomorrow: 8.44 ajn. (to), 6.46 pjxi. (2to). S» tarda jr: 9.S8 to. (2An), 8.16 p.m. (aim). Sunday: 10.17 ajn. (2to), 9.19 pm. (2.7m). Monday: 10.50 ajn. (2.6m), 10.04 pjn. (2.9m). Tuesday: 11J1 aJn. (2.6m), 10.54 pjn. (3m). Wednooday: 11.48 ajn. (2.6m), 11.87 pjn. (to).49 words
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