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Title Section22 1973-10-12 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Friday evening, October 12, 1973 No. 844 Price 15 cents M.C. (P) 33/73 NEV^^tion SINCAPORE FRIDAY OCTOBER 12, 197322 words
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1364 1973-10-12 1 Israeli troops now move six miles across the old ceasefire line Reuter Tel Aviv, Friday Israel threw its air force into a massive assault on Syria yesterday in whai; seemed like the start of an offensive to knock out the Syrian military warReuter - 1,364 words
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Article, Illustration48 1973-10-12 1 Israeli Defence Minister, General Moshe Dayan, peers through an observation slit in a bunker overlooking the battle scene in the Golan Heights area. Gen. Dayan said that planes and tanks have crossed into Syria in a drive toward Damascus. UPI UPI radio pictureUPI radio picture - 48 words
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259 1973-10-12 1 Reuter Washington, Friday The United States has made preparations to rush munitions to Israel, including air-to-air missiles, if Israeli supplies drop to "danger levels," informed American sources said yesterday. The reported preparations came after US officials said the Soviet Union was airliftingReuter - 259 words
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Article154 1973-10-12 1 'Join in the battle' Reuter Tunis, Friday President Bourguiba of Tunisia yesterday offered to restore diplomatic relations with Jordan —if Jordan joins in the war against Israel. "Tunisia is willing to forget its differences with Jordan and re-establish diplomatic relations if King Hussein sides withReuter - 154 words
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Article132 1973-10-12 1 New York. Friday. The UN Security Council met yesterday to resume debate on the Middle East crisis after a twoday recess. Meanwhile, SecretaryGeneral Dr. Kurt Waldheim appealed yesterday to the two sides for an end to fighting and bloodshed "before It is too late." He132 words
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Article95 1973-10-12 1 Hong Kong, Friday— The Chinese Premier Mr. Chou En-lai yesterday assured Egypt and Syria of China's moral support for their struggle against what he described as armed Israeli aggression. He expressed his Government's support in separate messages to Egyptian Pr e s i d95 words
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Article317 1973-10-12 1 Manila, Friday A Philippine airliner hijacked to Hong Kong by three young men, returned here early today. The three men, who had exchanged the 49 passengers for Philippine Airlines resident Benlgno Tod a after commandeering the BAC-111 Jet on a domestic flight yesterday but later gave317 words
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Article40 1973-10-12 1 Washington, Friday The Middle East crisis has almost certainly forced the postponement of a trip by Secretary of State Dr. Henry Kissinger to Britain and West Germany starting this weekend, the State Department said yesterday.40 words
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Article139 1973-10-12 1 In selective trading, prices were barely steady on the Stock Exchange of Singapore for the first 45 minutes this morning. BUSINESS DONE: United Overseas Bank (18) 6.95. Boustead (1) 6.40. Wearne (10) 4.76, (4> 4.74, (1) 4.72. OCBC (2) 11.40. Singapore Hilton il) 1.55. Sembawang Shipyard (1)139 words
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Article38 1973-10-12 1 Dacca, Friday More than 250 people were feared to have drowned when a motor launch capsised after a midstream collision lastnight with another launch, o ffl cia 1 s said. Fifty people swam to safety.38 words
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Article13 1973-10-12 1 Police reported 88 accidents yesterday. Five were serious and two fatal.13 words
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Article470 1973-10-12 1 Connally tipped Reuter, UPI Washington, Friday President Nixon received more than 300 Republican suggestions for a new Vice-President last night, and a White House official said he might announce his choice of a successor to Mr. Agnew today. Shortly after Mr. Agnew announcedReuter, UPI - 470 words
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Article134 1973-10-12 1 Reuter Mexico City, Friday The British Consui in Guadalajara, Dr. Anthony Williams, was kidnapped yesterday, police said. First reports said the 47 year old honorary consul was kidnapped by four armed men with sub-machine guns who knocked on his door. They forced Dr. Williams into hisReuter - 134 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous18 1973-10-12 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 to 6 p.m. today—Occasional slight rain in early afternoon. See back page18 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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224 1973-10-12 2 Increased vigilance by the Customs and stiffer Court fines since the beginning of the year have proved a big deterrent against cinema ticket touts. Statistics shew that nearly 65 touts were arrested during the past nine months as against over 150 arrests for224 words
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336 1973-10-12 2 Judith Holmberg - To solve the many social problems By Judith Holmberg The S i n g a p o re Council of Social Service is studying the feasibility of setting up counselling facilities in housing estates. According to the proposed outiine, such a service will help336 words
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442 1973-10-12 2 Teresa Ooi - Post-war babies now parents By Teresa Ooi The birth rate in Singapore will continue to rise until the mid-1980's because postwar babies are now in the reproductive age and having children, according to Dr. Nalla Tan of the University of Singapore. The girls born442 words
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Article391 1973-10-12 2 Sunny Wee - By Sunny Wee The Singapore Employers Federation has voiced its strong condemnation of the poaching of workers. According to Mr. E. G. Waller, the SEF president, a special subcommittee has recently been set up to look into this malpractice. Commenting on the view of391 words
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Article204 1973-10-12 2 A co-operative adviser has called for the setting up of a national co operarative board with Government participation to centralise policies ror furthering the co-operative movement here. Mr. A.K. Isaac, adviser to the Singapore National Co operative Union (SNCU) said: "There is urgent need to set204 words
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Article116 1973-10-12 2 The Accountancy Department of Nanyang University has endorsed a recommendation of the Prof. Gambling Report on its curriculum that the subject of international accounting be Introduced for the first year course in the *****5 academic session. Disclosing tnls, the head of the department. Prof. Liu116 words
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Article45 1973-10-12 2 Singapore Printing Employees will hold their 49th annual prayer meeting and feeding of the poor at the Sri Krishnabahavan Temple at 152, Waterloo Street, tomorrow. The luncheon prayer meeting will be held at 12.30 p.m. and the "pooja" (service) at 6.30 p.m.45 words
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Article, Illustration231 1973-10-12 3 Sonny Yap - By Sonny Yap The cracks on the Clifford Pier archway are giving many office workers the chills. The cracks are visible at the curve of the arch. Office-workers worried that the archway, propped up by a metal support, may be weakening. An executive working in231 words
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Article28 1973-10-12 3 A talk and demonstration in Mandarin on Soft-Toy Making by Miss Chui Phui Ling will be held at the National Library on Saturday at 3 p.m.28 words
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Article25 1973-10-12 3 The Chinese YMCA's Archery Club will conduct a beginners' course at the International Centre in Palmer Road, beginning on Oct. 23 at 5.30 p.m.25 words
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361 1973-10-12 3 Crackdown by the police The "hell-riders" who race for kicks and bets are now lying low. This follows tough action by the police to stamp out these daredevil motor-cyclists who have been the cause for complaints by the public. Owing to the severity of the361 words
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108 1973-10-12 3 Government outpatient dispensaries have reported a 60 per cent increase in the number of conjunctivitis cases treated over the past fornight. The Health Ministry said that the dispensaries treated 1,095 cases in the last week of September a 60 per cent increase108 words
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176 1973-10-12 3 More than 7000 students from the University of Singapore and the Nanyang University will take part in a three day festival in December to get to know each other better. The. festival, which is the first joint project organised by the universities, will176 words
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238 1973-10-12 3 The Government will be widening Raffles Quay and Collyer Quay as part of its programme to alleviate the traffic conjestion in the City area. The Public Works Department has awarded a $112,900 contract to a local construction Arm to carry out238 words
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Advertisement43 1973-10-12 2 protect your eyes from infection Bathing the eyes regularly with Optrex Eye Lotion is the best and most effective protection against eye infection. Sore, irritated and inflamed eyes are soothed and relieved by Optrex. Protect your eyes with Optrex the eye lotion. I43 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous417 1973-10-12 2 Poser No. 101 CINEMA POSER KWANO SIA/NEW NATION CONTEST Last Monday's poser showed a scene from Two Gentlemen Sharing. The first 10 correct entries opened by the Editor yesterday evening were from: Mr. Tan Chee Sing (technician), of 27 Teo Hong Road: Miss Quek Li Choo (typist), of 52 Rochore417 words
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Advertisement86 1973-10-12 3 ff S'N.GAPOWE the reasonable hotel Don't judge us by our size just because we have only 152 rooms But think of us as a perfect place for your individual needs. And those of your group, when you're planning a meeting. Our central location plus a room service that is comparable86 words
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IN PERSON
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Article, Illustration476 1973-10-12 4 Jennifer Schoon - M PERSON Conducted by Jennifer Schoon ABOUT 70-odd folk from the St. John's Home were treated to Danish chicken In soy sauce cooked and served by two Home Economists from the Danish Agriculture Marketing Board. The old folk aged between 68 and 94 crowded476 words
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439 1973-10-12 4 Canine Clinic by PG I am often asked for my views on euthanesia, which is of course painless killing. So much has been said and written on this subject, so many people have written letters to the Press, and so many court439 words
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Article117 1973-10-12 4 Dear P G Thank you for replying to my letter so quickly but I did not understand what you meant when you said your dog happened to pick up one from a long grass which have died from this disease. I rather gathered that117 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous284 1973-10-12 4 NEW NATION CROSSWORD 8 Regarding. 9 Having streaks. 10 Street cleaners, old style. 11 Play with. 12 Warn. 13 Largest part. 21 One of the Muses. 25 "What wants...'" 26 Elec. abbr. 27 Happy song. 28 Wings. 29 Goes up very last. 31 Famous loch. 34 Normandy river. 36 African284 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article227 1973-10-12 5 Reuter London, Friday—Ugandan President Idl Amin yesterday threatened to break off diplomatic relations with the United States and jail all Americans in Uganda if the US Joined the Middle East war. The President, who was receiving the American Charge D'Aflalres, Mr. Robert Keetley,Reuter - 227 words
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Article52 1973-10-12 5 London, Friday. A demand for restoration of capital punishment for premeditated murder in Britain was approved by a 176-vote majority yesterday at the Conservative Party's annual conference in Blackpool. But a spokesman for Prime Minister Heath's administration made It clear the government had no plans to introduce52 words
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Article24 1973-10-12 5 Moscow, Friday—Poland has decided to suspend diplomatic relations with the new military regime in Chile. Tass News Agency reported yesterday.24 words
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Article, Illustration354 1973-10-12 5 A false picture of security Reuter, UPI Peking, Friday Prime Minister Chou En-lai last night stressed China's misgivings over detente, claiming that the two super-powers were trying to lull the world into a false sense of security. He was speaking at a state banquet InReuter, UPI - 354 words
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Article58 1973-10-12 5 Saigon, Friday—South Vietnam yesterday suspended political talks with the Viet Cong near Paris in protest against a walkout bv the com. munlst side last week. The Foreign Ministry announced here that the South Vietnamese delegation would boycott the weekly session and would not attend next week58 words
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Article52 1973-10-12 5 Mexico City, Friday— A policeman shot and wounded a man who tried to hijack a Mexican airliner' on the airport tarmac here yesterday. Police said the wouldbe hijacker grabbed a pistol from a soldier while waiting to board the plane, bound for Monte rrey, Northern Mexico, with52 words
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150 1973-10-12 5 Stockholm, Friday The first of the coveted 1973 Nobel prizes was awarded yesterday to three scientists who studied the birds and the bees to re-discover clues to man's sexual behaviour. The 510,000 kroner (about $280,000) award for physiology or medicine was150 words
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Article33 1973-10-12 5 Manila, Friday Typhoon Patsy, with winds of up to 127 miles (205 kms) an hour, last night continued to head towards the Northern Philippine Island of Luzon, the Weather Bureau said.33 words
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226 1973-10-12 5 Phnom Penh, Friday.— Government troops have re-established a defensive ring around the Cambodian capital and were also expanding the defence perimeters at several provincial capitals, the high command reported yesterday. The command said government troops on Wednesday afternoon reached the town of226 words
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Article40 1973-10-12 5 Rome, Friday—Elizabeth Taylor dined with her estranged husband Burton at a fashionable restaurant here but a spokesman for the couple denied yesterday that any reconciliation was at hand. "They are still very good friends, but that's all."40 words
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Article33 1973-10-12 5 London, Friday Foreign Secretary, Sir Alec Douglas-home, has postponed an official visit to Vienna because of the outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East, the Foreign Office announced yesterday.33 words
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SHOPPING
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Article758 1973-10-12 6 DO not know about the rest of you out there but I for one love, simply love, to look at photographs of times past. Especially if they are pictures of myself. Someone once said that it is the little things in life that matter most; I cannot758 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration593 1973-10-12 7 ART BUCHWALD - ART BUCHWALD Los Angeles Times Everyone in the government refuses to talk about it, but the United States faces the most severe tennis ball shortage in its history. The reason for the official silence is the people in power realise that whileLos Angeles Times - 593 words
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676 1973-10-12 7 Jack Foisie - SOUTH-EAST ASIA REPORT From Jack Foisie Los Angeles Times THAILAND Irritaied Thai Government officials call Phatthalung the bandit town of the South. They say that most of the lawlessness which bedevils Southern Thailand can be tracked back to this place. It is, orLos Angeles Times - 676 words
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595 1973-10-12 7 Hari Hartojo - From Hari Hartojo United Press International INDONESIA The harsh notes of the small wooden trumpet are almost completely arowned out by the furious beat of massed drums. The noise echoes across the hilly landscape, calling everybody to a party in Marlbaya a smallUnited Press International - 595 words
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OPINION
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Article498 1973-10-12 8 The Government is to enforce new rules to control the entry of Malaysian registered vehicles into Singapore from next month, but it is difficult to see how this can effectively curb the rapid growth in the number of private cars in this country. The Malaysian-registered cars being498 words
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Article132 1973-10-12 8 'WHISPERS' by ispy Success demands its pound of flesh in one way or another. One Singapore businessman was telling his businessman friend from Hong Kong of the hard life that he (the Singaporean) leads. "I can't sleep at night, so I take sleeping pills," he began.132 words
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Article, Illustration1218 1973-10-12 8 Pang Cheng Lian - The Finance Minister, Mr. H<m Sol Sen bas predicted an ann n a 1 growth rate of 15 per cent for Sinjtaoore for this decade. While opinions vary as to whether this high percentage can be achieved, the majority of Singaporeans are convinced that economic1,218 words
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Article658 1973-10-12 8 George McArthur - By George McArthur Los Angeles Times There is a certain mythology about South Vietnam's Pr e s i dent Nguyen Van Tfcieu that paints him as a reclusive mandarin, out of-t ouch and seldom seen by the people. The cautious, 50-year-old former General Mixtributes to thatLos Angeles Times - 658 words
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Letters
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Article186 1973-10-12 8 I agree with the views of Hopeful Commuters (NN, 1.10.73) concerning bus terminals. I am living opposite the Bedok bus terminal and have observed and experienced the same sort of situation often. Now I prefer to walk to Changl Road to catch a bus than to face the186 words
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Article109 1973-10-12 8 JEET KAU (Miss - JEET KAU (Miss) With reference to Lakhbi'r Singh Gill's, letter (NN, 1.10.73), I heartedly support his view that Hindi films should be telecast again. Many of my friends and I feel that not only will our viewers be able to sample the culture of our race but109 words
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Article242 1973-10-12 8 S.T. KIM - S.T. KIM My pleasant impression of this clean garden city has been altered a little after visiting the famed Chinatown. Under the warm hospitality of my Singapore friends. I had the opportunity of visiting Chinatown, a location popularly featured In tourist brochures and magazines I242 words
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Page 8 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous35 1973-10-12 8 1 M <0 »v> v I i m SPii p I r 0 §S I is f i 4 *E K I it /o; M 27 'SAVE IT/ GENERAL YOU'LL NEED IT YOURSELF, SOON ENOUGH!35 words
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SPECIAL FEATURE
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Article496 1973-10-12 9 rptriAv ETWMiII The recent report of a 16-member British team of consultants on our medical service suggested the setting up of a national insurance scheme following either the British model or that of France and Germany. According to the Cerman and French concept, insurance is organised496 words
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Article, Illustration433 1973-10-12 9 "Any move to extend the scope of social security is good. If the setting up of a national health insurance scheme is beneficial to workers and not too expensive, everyone will welcome it," says MR. D. V. C. SILVA. "At preseni, employers provide medical benefits433 words
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Article263 1973-10-12 9 "There are certainly many shortcomings in the public medical service. But I doubt very much if these could be overcome by setting up a national health insurance s c he m e," says MR. V. ANANTHARAMAN. "The introduction of such a scheme can cause more problems. It263 words
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Article170 1973-10-12 9 "The feasibility of setting up a national health insurance scheme will depend very much on the scope of the scheme and the resultant cost s," says MR. CHEW LOY KIAT. "If it is going to be a comprehensive scheme, it will be very expensive. An Important170 words
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Article202 1973-10-12 9 "The setting up of a national health insurance scheme should be regarded seriously as it involves a structural change in medical services," says MRS. ANN WEE. "It Is unlikely to work here unless the medical Eractlce Is revamped, sadlng to greater Integration between private practitioners and government202 words
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Article456 1973-10-12 9 "I don't think it is feasible to set up a national health insurance scheme on the same lines as in Britain. It will be a great waste of public funds," says MRS. HELEN QUEK. "Such a scheme is bound to lead to all kinds of456 words
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FINANCE
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231 1973-10-12 10 City highlights Central Securities (Holdings) through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Garden City Development is to acquire a 30 per cent stake in a property development company. Central Complex Rendirian Berhad for $450,000. Central Complex owned by AS. Watson and Company of Hong Kong,231 words
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Article, Illustration153 1973-10-12 10 Prices eased yesterday on the Stock Exchange of Singapore. Jhe market opened steady but closed lower due to profit-taking in some major counters. 1 This trend sparked off uneasiness in the market which saw nervous selling on a broad front. Second and third line industrials moved down in153 words
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OVERSEAS STOCK EXCHANGE PRICES
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Article398 1973-10-12 10 Stock prices closed sharply higher in active trading yesterday on the New York Stock Exchange. Analysts said investors ignored some adverse news. The Dow Jones industrial average, off more than 12 points on Wednesday climbed 15.50 to 976.07 at the closing. Advances led declines by about an 11-to-3398 words
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Article209 1973-10-12 10 Stock market prices turned higher in the morning session yesterday with the Dow-Jones average recovering the yen 4,500 level which it lost Tuesday. The market opened with a broad rally in favorable reaction to the relaxation of controls on margin trading, despite a sharp overnight fall on Wall Street.209 words
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Article206 1973-10-12 10 Closing prices (In francs) yesterday Paribas 225.20 (225.50) Indochine 249.10 (249.50) Fonder 397 (396) Printemps 130.10 (131.90) COE 426 (430) Bull 55.95 (56) Royal Dutch 163 (165.20) Mlchelln 1819 (1805) Thomson 258.10 (257.30) CFP 210 (211) Rhone 167.50 (167) Air 277 (277.50) BSN Danone 1320 (1320) Philips 85.90 (86.50)206 words
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Article246 1973-10-12 10 Prices at 11.30 a.m. today (Australian time). Abaleen 10 11 Do Opts 02 nil AOD nil 09 Allstate nil 09 Am ad 024 04 Aurora nil 07 Do Opts 00i on Aust Ant 14 19 Bamboo 01 nil Beach 24 25 Bounty Oil 004 01 Bridge 14 15 Castlereagh246 words
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Article34 1973-10-12 10 Dow Jones closing stock averages on the New Yolk Exchange yesterday. 30 Industrials 976.07 (up 15.50), 20 transport 183.19 (up 2.98), 15 utilities 102.98 (off 0.07), 65 stocks 297.37 (up 3 99).34 words
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Article79 1973-10-12 10 This service is from the Union Bank of Switzerland. Closing prices (in Swiss francs) on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday. UBS 4020 —60 SBC 3610 —10 CrtdK Suisse 3575 —10 Swissair B. 590 Swiss Reinsur. 2405 —5 Winterthur B. Zfcrlch Insur. 6900 Juvena B. Nestle B. 4020 Interfood B.79 words
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Article, Illustration185 1973-10-12 11 After all the glitter and glimmer of evening gowns by Filipino and Thai designers, it is a welcome change to see the simpler lines and fabrics of Western designers. That is where the contrast sharply lies between East and West even where they draw from one185 words
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702 1973-10-12 11 FEMALE FRONT No doubt about it diamonds ARE a girl's best friend. Just get a woman to a jeweller and the glow in her eyes will even outshine the 10-carat diamond taking pride of place in the prominent showcase. How do702 words
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Article624 1973-10-12 11 DOC L.M. wrote to ask how he could learn more medical terms in order to follow his favourite IT doctor series more easily. "I often find it difflcuit to understand the programme as I am lost in the medical language used. "Can't they use more simple624 words
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117 1973-10-12 11 Melbourne Herald Cathy Ay 1 win's wedding was called off the other day because she couldn't find a reception hall big enough to take the wedding cake the entire 27 tiers of It. Seventeen year -old Cathy said it was traditional in herMelbourne Herald - 117 words
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Article141 1973-10-12 11 Melbourne Herald Mrs. Sally Bonner was only too glad to assist the Old People's Club when her aunt asked her to lend a hand In running it. Mrs. Bonner, an attractive 35-year-old took the post of treasurer and worked closely with the chairmanMelbourne Herald - 141 words
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Advertisement214 1973-10-12 11 from 25 Points to 4.33 Carats $200$52,000 SJ>K.deSilv3 (U.K.) Ltd. Gl3,Tanglin Shopping Centre Singapore 10. Tel: *****8 HEAD OFFICE S.P.H.DE SILVA (H.K.)LTD. 1/3, Central Building, Pedder Street. Hong Kong. INNOXA WHITE MASK. It's nice to have a refreshing change for your skin's sake. Tired skin results from the wear and214 words
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Advertisement916 1973-10-12 11 Maybe your cassettes could use a little air. Hitachi puts your music on the move. mm TRS-1171 O Portable 4-band radio with built-in cassette recorder/player lets you record right off the air. O MW, SWI, SW2, SW3 bands easily tuned on moving film dial scale. O Mixing Control allows you916 words
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Article473 1973-10-12 12 Jeffrey Low - By Jeffrey Low The Social Affairs Minister, En c i k Othman Wok, will open a grand soccer tournament organised by the Pasir Panjapg Constituency at the Gillman Barracks on Sunday at 4.30 p.m. A total of 68 teams will take part in the473 words
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Article76 1973-10-12 12 Bangkok, Friday.—The Thai Police swamped Muda Jakarta of Indonesia 4-0 and the Korean Citizens National Bank team fought out a scoreless draw with the Thai Port Authority last night on the third day of the Fourth Queen's Cup Soccer Tournament here. As a result of last76 words
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199 1973-10-12 12 Squash players and fans will enjoy a threeday coaching-cum exhibition programme featuring three worldclass stars from Pakistan. Aftab Jawaid, Qamar Zaman and Mohibullah Khan will conduct coaching clinics from tomorrow to Monday at the Tanglin Club from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.199 words
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Article364 1973-10-12 12 Reuter London, Friday Leeds United, the favourites for the English soccer league title who hold a three-point advantage at the top of the first division, will seek to break new ground away to Leicester City tomorrow. Though Leeds have long been one of the dominant forcesReuter - 364 words
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Article89 1973-10-12 12 London, Friday. Scottish International Lou Macari has been placed on the transfer y English soccer club Manchester United after a dispute with manager Tommy Do cherty, who signed him last January for £200,000 (about $1.2 million). The 25 year old former Celtic striker reportedly flared up when89 words
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Article240 1973-10-12 12 Reuter Jakarta, Friday.—Former world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali stood up and challenged Dutch boxer Rudl Lubbers to a fist fight when Lubbers said their match on October 20 would mark the beginning of All's end. "He must be crazy," Ali shouted furiously andReuter - 240 words
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357 1973-10-12 13 Showgirl also impresses in workout By Scrutineer Firebrand was the star at Bukit Timah this morning when Singapore Gold Cup runners were put through their paces on a good track. Accompanied by stablemate Dilettante, Firebrand (Des Coleman up) did a sensational 3f sprint357 words
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258 1973-10-12 13 Reuter London. Friday—Gary Player of South Africa maintained h1 s outstanding record in the Piccadilly World matchplay golf championship when he beat Britain's Tony Jacklin by thre e and two in the first round at Wentworth yesterday. Player, who has taken Dart inReuter - 258 words
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Article385 1973-10-12 13 Lim Kee Chan - with Lim Kee Chan Seletar wound up their SGA League campaign in a blaze of glory at the weekend whep they beat Sembawang. Seletar had already clinched the title before the match but Sembawang hitherto had not lost a match at home this season. Seletar385 words
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Article71 1973-10-12 13 London, Friday—Sixteen year old Carolyn Mercer has won the historic Newmarket Town Plate horse race for the second successive year. Miss Mercer, a niece of Jockey Joe Mercer, won the race by 15-lengthson the odds-on favourite Woodditton. A year ago she won on Greenacre. Her traditional prize for71 words
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Article, Illustration96 1973-10-12 13 "Try and get the ball from me," Herbert Scaife, captain of the Harlem Clowns challenged Lisa Graves at the American School yesterday. Undaunted, Lisa got hold of schoolmate Eimi Zecha to give her a "lift" on her shoulders. But still she couldPICTURE BY JERRY SEH - 96 words
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Article22 1973-10-12 13 Tokyo, Friday—Results of Japanese baseball games: Central League—Hanshin 10 Yomiuri 10; Chunlchl 6 Taiyo 6. Pacific League—Nankai 4 Nittaku 3.22 words
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Article46 1973-10-12 13 Glasgow, Friday The draw for the Scottish Football League Cup quarter finals: Albion Rovers v Kilmarnock, Rangers v Hibernian, Dundee v Clyde, Celtic or Motherwell v Aberdeen. The first leg Is to be played on Oct. 31, and th» second leg on Nov. 21.46 words
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Article192 1973-10-12 13 The Volleyball Association of Singapore plan to raise $300,000 to build a volleyball centre within the next three years. VAS secretary Kao Chang Ming said: "Our management committee met recently and we have decided to go ahead with the plan to build a centre192 words
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Article39 1973-10-12 13 New York. Friday. The Oakland Athletics defeated the Baltimore Orioles 3-0 in Oakland yesterday to win the American League Baseball Championship and move into the world series on Saturday against the National League champion, New .York Mets.39 words
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Advertisement326 1973-10-12 12 \ou only go around once in life. So reach for all the gusto you can. Even in the beer you drink. Why settle for less? When you're out of Schlitz.youre out of beer food beverage (private) ltd., 875, Bukit Timah Road, 6 m.*., Telephone No. *****3, Singapore 10. IMAL HAIR326 words
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Advertisement326 1973-10-12 12 DIST. 23 3-BEDROOMED SINGLE STOREY semi-de-tached furnished $500. Dist. 5 3-bedroomed 2-storey terrace 1 oircond-, furnished $650. Dist. 25 Woodland 3-bedroomed single-storey semi detached furnished $470. Tel: *****0 S'pore. JALAN ARNAP: Doublestorey new semi-detached bungalow. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 servant's. 2 oirconds., tastefully furnished. Rental: $1,500 Contact *****2 Evergreen326 words
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Advertisement291 1973-10-12 12 MARGUERETTA'S FACIAL SALON for your Scientific Focials with the Very Latest Machines from Europe Regenerative Treatments of Aging Skin Natural Facelifting Reduction of Double Chin Acne Brown Patches Waxing Top Orlane Beautician in Attendance Charges Moderate Signing Facilities for Cold Storage Customers Salon Margueretta, Cold Storage Arcade, Tel: *****0. SHIRRING291 words
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Advertisement220 1973-10-12 12 Wonted to rent SHOPHOUSE along Orchard Road for conversion to eating house. RING *****5 S'PORE. LOG CARRIER BARGES AND TUGBOATS FOR HIRE Barge can carry approximately 1,000 hoppers tons each. RING *****81/*****15 MR. TAN. 0 JALAN HAJI HUSSEIN KL., newly completed corner flot 5 rocms, sitting/dining room, bathroom, toilet, kitchen,220 words
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Advertisement290 1973-10-12 12 YOU MAY NOT NEED on office space but Karana's Answering Service. Ask for October Special Offer $80 You may rent .an office address, telephone, secretary for 4 mpnths Call *****5/ *****6 S'pore. FOR SALE/RENT Goldhill Plaza podium block approx., 1,900 sq.ft. For particulars, call Singapore Housing Management Company *****2. 'NITROSOL'290 words
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Advertisement250 1973-10-12 12 i 1 JOIN HUA TIONG PUGILISTIC Art Institute for health and self-defence. Tuition Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday at 18, Lorong Mydin, S'pore 14. And also every Sunday Tuition for 'Lai Kong' ond 'Kee Kpng, and Monday, Wednesday, Friday at No: 223 B, East Coast Read, S'pore 15. Time:— 6 p.m. 7.30250 words
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Advertisement468 1973-10-12 12 1972 ALFA 2000 BELINA 1970, 1968 Mercedes 200, 230. 1968 Vouxholl 2000 Coll Frankie *****7, *****. 1960 VOLKSWAGEN 1200 well maintained $1,800 0.n.0. Tel: Lim, *****0 (S'pore). mmmmss] REQUIRED MERCEDES 200, 230 from 1970 onwards. Immediate Payment. Contact Tan, 69 Killiney Road, S'pore *****9. WANTED TO BUY or sell. Contoct468 words
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Advertisement188 1973-10-12 12 mum BUSINESSMEN/FAMILY Accommodation, spacious, garden, swimming pool, monthly rates. Raffles Hotel. Phone: ***** S'pore. w NEW CAR --Ci. Where you can buy your next new car in Singapore OOOQ CHAMPION MOTORS (S) PTE. LTD. 304 Orchard Rood, Singapore 9. Tel: J*****. I,MODELS 1.3 Super 1.6 Super, I*oo GT Junior, 2000188 words
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Advertisement134 1973-10-12 12 FULLY FURNISHED ROOMS for rent with/without oircondition, with telephone ond kitchen amenities $200 —$400. Please ring *****2 S'pore. SINGAPORE MOTORS PTE. LTD 19-21Goldhill Plozo TEL: *****5. 1-3 NGEE ANN BUILDING SINGAPORE 9. TEL: *****7. IJOVER^s v *KVE*) CHAMPION MOTORS v (S) PT£. LTD., 304, Orchard Rood, Singapore 9. Tel: *****1.134 words
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Advertisement250 1973-10-12 13 We've prefixed Wayfoong to our name so you'll know we are a wholly owned subsidiary of The Hongkong And Shanghai Banking Corporation. Whether you're selling a bulldozer or buying a car, MAFcan help you MAF loans are flexible. We can help you whether you're a retailer or a consumer. If250 words
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Advertisement120 1973-10-12 13 OR» n i taste Russian 'i El Ikou f J1 <A££) V Now when you buy an Arrow shirt or Lady Arrow, we'll give you that extra touch of elegance. We'll embroider your initials at no extra charge. On as many Arrow shirts as you buy. See how it's k120 words
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Article78 1973-10-12 14 AH FOOK: The decision to cancel the second World Invitation Badminton tournament which was due to be held here next month comes as a shock to fans. MEI LIN: Yes, I was waiting to see some first class badminton. The game is in the doldrums here and the78 words
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Article, Illustration46 1973-10-12 14 A university student from Minado (Indonesia), 19-year-old Joyce Tungka, Miss Sulawesi 1971, has fallen in love with Singapore's cleanliness and greenery. She likes modelling and has no intention of getting married unt-l she completes her studies. Pic- her studies. Picture by JERRY SEH.her studies. — Picture by JERRY SEH. - 46 words
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Article207 1973-10-12 14 United Press International TODAY Is Friday, October 12, the 285th day of 1973 with 80 to follow. This is Columbus Day. THE MOON is between Its full phase and last quarter. THE MORNING STARS are Mars and Saturn. THE EVENING STARS are Mercury, Venus and Jupiter. Those born on— United Press International - 207 words
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Advertisement125 1973-10-12 14 QUART? i 14 101 SSS.2OO HOROLOGICAL SPECIALIST CENTRE Also obtainable: CYMA, OMEGA, BAUME 8t MERCIER Geneva Co. Pte. Ltd. 1. OVERSEAS UNION SHOPPING CENTRE COLLYER QUAY SINGAPORE. 1 TEL: *****1 V inter, BUFFET OF INDIAN CURRIES $9/LUNCH DINNER TINGLING RED HOT CURRIES FROM SOUTH INDIA RICH MILD CURRIES FROM THE125 words
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Advertisement183 1973-10-12 14 BETA DATSUN ill mi »»N w 1 V r DATSUN 100 A St DAN Kj Authorised Dealer: CHUNG SHAN MOTORS (PTE) LTD 5-11 Goldhill Plaza. Newton Road. Singapore 11 Showroom, Sales Administrative Offices Tel: *****2 240 Lavender Street, Singapore 12 Sales Tel: 258-4880 258-3329 Service Spares Tel: 258-1296 FRIGAST CUTLERY183 words
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Page 14 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous935 1973-10-12 14 SINGAPORE 5 3.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS fol lowed by FOR THE FAMILY: A magazine series presented in Chinese U5 DIARY OF EVENTS (C) 3.40 PETTICOAT JUNCTION Cottage For Two 4.10 HOUSEWIVES' MATINEE The Hei ress. with English subtitles: Part 2 of a Mandarin film (Rpt) 5.00 INTERMISSION 6.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed935 words
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Miscellaneous1599 1973-10-12 14 YOUR LUCKY STAR IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are a person deeply committed to the development of your own talents and abilities. You are concerned always that whatever you do should be done well and that you should never leave wlvh others the impression of a half-hearted performance.1,599 words
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