New Nation, 14 November 1973

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    22 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Wednesday evening, November 14, 1973 No. 871 Price 15 cents M.C. (P) 33/73. NETOPTION SINGAPORE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1973
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    Lock icon Top award for S'pore doctor
    811 1 Envoy Monteiro praised for kidney work United Press International Washington, Wednesday A Singapore doctor yseterday expressed relief that he would no longer have to "play God" in deciding which of his patients should live. "I do not like to play God, for to me all
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    Lock icon All set for wedding of the decade
    124 1 Reuter London, Wednesday The bride had a final dress fitting, a rehearsal was held at the church, and Britons began camping out on the streets of London yesterday ready for today's royal wedding of the decade. Princess Anne, 23-year-old daughter of Queen Elizabeth,
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    Lock icon 'Cut use of fuel and power' law
    305 1 State of emergency on in Britain Reuter London, Wednesday Britain proclaimed a state of emergency yesterday amid 1 a growing energy crisis and promptly ordered government departments and stateowned industries to cut power and fuel consumption by 10 per cent from midnight. Armed
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    Five held
    27 1 Belfast, WednesdayBritish troops arrested five protestant leaders yesterday after a day of gunfire and explosions that left 13 people Injured and a 15-year-old boy dead.
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    Dr. K off
    26 1 Peking, Wednesday— US Secretary of State Dr. Henry Kissinger today left Peking for Tokyo at the end c.f his sixth mission to China.
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    New laws to control prices soon
    532 1  -  Govt, move to stamp out profiteering By Rav K. Dhaliwal The Government is to introduce new laws to curb unjustified price hikes, an informed source said today. It Is understood that Government officials are presently working on the regulations which are expected to be
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    Lock icon Israelis stay put on highway
    594 1 'We'll move only if Egypt also agrees* Reuter UPI Tel Aviv, Wednesday Israel kept its soldiers stationed along the SuezCairo highway today and rejected Egypti a n demands to withdraw its army to what Prime Minister Oolda Melr called the "imaginary and fictitious" c e
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    Lock icon Pact to end two-tier market for gold
    277 1 UPI Reuter Washington, Wednesday The United States and six West European countries have agreed to terminate the 1968 agreement establishing a twotier market for gold, U.S. Federal Reserve Board chairman Mr. Arthur Burns said last night. The six countries are Belgium, West Germany,
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    Lock icon Oil embargo to go on
    386 1 Latest decision by leading producers Reuter Beirut, Wednesday Leaders In three of the world's richest oil producing nations have said the Arab oil embargo on ProIsrael countries will continue until Israel withdraws completely from occupied Arab land. The Al-Anwar newspaper printed separate Interviews with Prince
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    ON THE 'CHANGE
    155 1 In light trading, prices were easier on the Stock Exchange of Singapore for the first 45 minutes this morning. Malaysia Rice was temporarily suspended. BUSINESS DONE: San Holdings (5) 1.32. Mosbert (1) 2.15. Selangor Properties (1) 3.24. Consolidated Hotels (1) 1.72, (2) 1.71, (3) 1.70. Far East
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    Lock icon A QUIT CALL TO GOLDA
    273 1 United Press International Jerusalem, Wednesday—The leader of the biggest opposition political bloc yesterday called on Prime Minister Golda Meir to resign because of alleged government errors in conducting the Middle East war. In a Knesset speech, Mr. Menahem begin, head of the eeaitret right Likud
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    Bonn probe big fraud
    54 1 Bonn. Wednesday The public prosecutor's office said yesterday It was Investigating an alleged multl million mark fraud possibly involving West German government officials and diplomats. The ann o u ncement followed a series of police raids on Monday on long-distance removal firms here. Hundreds of documents
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      3 1 See Page 5
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      4 1 NEW NATION TEL: *****1.
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    OUR ROADS
    10 1 Police reported 85 accidents yesterday. Seven were serious.
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  • LOCAL NEWS
    • Article
      Three-day meet on Indon Law at varsity
      172 2 The University of S1 nga p or e's Law Faculty will hold a three-day colloquium on Indonesian Law from Monday to Nov. 21. On the first day, there will be a lecture and a seminar, company Law and Company Law Reform in Indonesia.
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      Library talk
      26 2 The National Library Central Young People's Service will hold a talk on Learning Peking Mandarin at its meeting room on Saturday at 2 pan.
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      620 held in war on drug abuse
      316 2 Majority below 30 By Wee Beng Huat The number of drug offenders arrested so far this year has doubled that for the same period last year. Statistics show that it is nearly three times more than in 1970 when the drug problem first
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      Working on $7 mil. link
      208 2  -  By Morris John Sentosa, the Isle of Peace, is now the scene of feverish activity as work to erect Singapore's second earth satel- Lite antenna gathers momentum. Scheduled to be completed by February next year, the entire project will cost over $7 million. Working with
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      Do you want to build a super-tanker?
      325 2 The Port of Singapore Authority Is searching for local shipbuilders to construct sampans and super tankers for the Maritime Museum. "We are trying to contact people whose hobby is making model ships," said a spokesman for the museum. "They will be required to
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    • Article
      Quit order to 40: A plea to Govt.
      392 2  -  'Time running out* By Sunny Wee The Government Officers' Welfare Organisation today appealed to the Government to offer alternative accommodation to 40 more families in H a i g Road who have been served with eviction notices. The Housing and Development Board
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      Radio 'spies' on prowl
      325 2 If you think you can install a radio set in your car without paying for a licence, you are in lor a shock. For the department of Inland Revenue has a way of finding this out—through their radio "spies." It has a team of officers going
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    • Article
      Dinner
      23 2 The Singapore Institute of Architects will hold its annual dinner at the Shangri-La Hotel's Island, Ballroom on Nov. 23 at 7.30 p.m.
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      Hotel plans $15 mil. extension
      313 3  -  By Sonny Tap An estimated $15 million, 322-room annexe to the luxurious all-suite Hotel Summit is to be built soon. Work on the proposed arch shaped. 15-storey building on Mount Elizabeth is expected to start in April and scheduled to be completed by the end
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      Entry ban
      21 3 The Government has permanently prohibited Lam Hoi Chi of Hong Kong from entering Singapore under the latest Gazette notification.
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      Photography
      25 3 The Adult Education Board will conduct a course on colour photography beginning on Dec. 12 and on practical photography (stage II) on Dec. 18.
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      Technicians with no licence to wire
      357 3  -  Abuse of PUB cards By Bharathi Mohan Many technicians are doing a roaring business on their own by undertaking, wiring jobs in new Housing Board estates under the guise of electrical contractors. They get their jobs approved by the Public Utilities Board with stamped
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      Big, big prizes to be won
      242 3 The New Nation Belle of the Week contest offers winners big, bit prizes every week. Let ns take a look at what yon can win in the BELLE OF THE WEEK contest. The reader who sends In the entry that comes closest to what
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      Missing girl: Appeal by parents
      220 3 Catherine Tan Soo Tian (above) left her Thomson Road home for school last Saturday and till today she has not returned home. This Is causing much anxiety to her family. According to her father Mr. Tan Kok Choon. his wife has been 111 since the
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      Politics: New Ministry ruling for teachers
      368 3  -  They must now seek official permission first By Ivan Lim All teachers and principals In Singapore schools must now get official approval in order to take part in politics, under a new Government ruling. The Ministry of Education has told them that those presently
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      Out—walks for cash
      202 3 Out —walks for cash Strict screening Walkathons were not included in the eight fund-raising projects approved by the Education Ministry last month. This was in keeping with the recent clampdown by the Ministry to control the sudden spate of walkathons organised by schools over the past few months. More stringent
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      Literary contest
      76 3 The Literary Society of the University of Singapore will hold its annual literary competition which is open to schools and the public. Each section is divided into two sections—poetry and imaginative prose such as essays, short stories and plays. Entries should preferably have a local background, typewritten and
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  • Page 2 Miscellaneous
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      405 2 CINEMA POSER KWANOSM/NEW NATION CONTEST Last Friday's poser showed a scene from the movie Topkapl. The first 10 correct entries opened by the Editor yesterday evening were from: Mr. Chew Ang Hln (clerk), at 16 Jalan Sayur; Lee Meng Hul (student), of 65 Patterson Road; Mr. Llm Chye Leong (national
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      232 2 NEW NATION CROSSWORD ACROaS 1 Golf stroke. 5 Do road work. 9 Painter of dancers. 14 Humorous suffix. 15 Agora coin. 16 Turkish statesman. 17 Activity. 18 Stroke, as of work. 19 Utter. 20 Communication satellite. 22 Stung. 24 Goes: Poet. 26 Ripen. 27 Prepare to fire. 30 Violent downpours.
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  • IN PERSON
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      Going, going and gone!
      631 4  -  RUSH FOR BARGAINS AT SALE OF WORK IN PERSON Cwductod by Jennifer Schoon IT was a mad rush by some 400 people at the Asian Women's Welfare Association annual sale of works to snap up the best. And before long most of the Items were sold.
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      All set for the show on Sunday
      554 4 from the DOG HOUSE BY PG Everything is ready for the Fourth Championship Dog Show to be staged by the Singapore Kennel Club on Sunday. The Judge, Mr. R. William Taylor, has arrived and we are all looking forward to meeting him at
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      Lock icon Cruising the islands on a sunny honeymoon
      1049 4 It's palm trees and white sands for royal couple Reuter Britain's Princess Anne and her husband Captain Mark Phillips, who will spend much of their future in a constant glare of publicity, can at least look forward to a honeymoon cruise which will
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    DICKY FOR ADOPTION
    55 4 Dicky is plump, fluffy and absolutely lovable. The three-year old pet lost his home of three years when his owners went abroad recently. He is affectionate and loves children. He is a good watch dog too. If you wish to adopt him, call at the S.P.C.A., 151
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  • WORLD NEWS
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      Lock icon Nixon fund: New shock
      213 5 Two tell of payouts Reuter Washington, Wednesday—A major American shipbuilding official testified yesterday he was ordered by his superiors to make Illegal contributions to President Nixon's r♦'-election campaign last year. Mr. Matthew Clark, director of purchasing of the American Shipbuilding Company in Cleveland, Ohio, told the
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      Costs up
      29 5 New Delhi, Wednesday —Indian newspapers yesterday decided to ask government permission to raise the selling price of newspapers and also advertisement rates to meet increased newsprint costs.
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      Razak calls on Goh
      170 5 Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Abdul Razak this morning paid 45-mlnu-ute courtesy call on the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence. Dr. Goh Keng Swee, at the Istana. He later called on the Minister for Home Affairs. Mr Chua Slan Chin, at Pearl's Hill for a
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      Lock icon IATA tells airlines to reduce noise
      216 5 Reuter Auckland, Wednesday —Airlines belonging to the International Air Transport Association (lATA) have been told they must modify all aircraft engines to reduce noise levels and that the cost may have to be carried by Increasing air fares or airport taxes. The anti-noise measures
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      Oil firm fined for illegal gifts
      120 5 Washington, Wednesday.—One of America's biggest oil companies, Gulf Oil Corporation, was fined yesterday by a US district court here after pleading guilty to making Illegal contributions to the last year's election campaigns of President Nixon and two other candidates. US district court Judge George
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      Detente with China a must: Dr. K
      348 5 'We want to be friends forever* Peking, Wednesday US Secretary of State Dr. Henry Kissinger has said that detente with China is a necessity for all Americans, and will be a constant factor In American foreign policy whatever administration is In power. Dr.
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      Iceland, UK settle cod dispute
      240 5 Reykjavik, Wednesday Britain and Iceland have reached an interim settlement of their 14-month-old fisheries dispute after Iceland's Parliament accepted its terms by a large majority. The two-year agreement took immediate effect when British Ambassador John McKensie and Icelandic Foreign Minister Einar Agustsson exchanged diplomatic notes
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      Oil probe
      42 5 —Renter Hong Kong, Wednesday The government has appointed a threeman Commission of Inquiry to investigate into the escape ol oil last week from a storage tank at the Shell oil lnstallatlon at an offshore island here, a government spokesman said.
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      Lock icon Kidnap: Paul is 'well'
      209 5 Reuter Rome, Wednesday The mother of Paul Getty 111, missing grandson of the oil millionaire, yesterday received a telephone call from her son's supposed kidnappers assuring her that he was alive and well, the family lawyer said. The call was the first contact between Paul's mother,
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      Students riot
      55 5 New Delhi, Wednesday—Student mobs looted a government arts and crafts emporium, burnt two vehicles and clashed with policemen in fresh trouble In Kashmir yesterday. The mob violence was In Jammu. the winter capital of Kashmir, and was apparently against violence In Srlnagar last week and again on Monday
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      Dangerous smokers
      45 5 Tripoli. Wednesday Libyan drivers face confiscation of their vehicles and loss of their driving licences if they toss a cigarette end from their car window. The new law was introduced to counter increasing disrespect for traffic rules and a rising number of accidents.
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      Letting it grow...
      51 5 Santo Domingo, Wednesday Shaved arms will no longer be a sign of civic responsibllty In this Caribbean nation if a proposed amendment to the election law Is approved. The amendment would eliminate a rule that all voters have to have one arm shaved by electoral officers after
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  • OPINION
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      Finding the right way to modernise
      463 6 There will be some who will dispute Mr. Rajaratnam's working definition of modernisation as "the remodelling of archaic Asian societies, culturally, politically and economically, for existence in a global system of international politics and of interdependent economies on a foundation of increasingly sophisticated technology."
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    • 'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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        Remain seated
        41 6 Humour has the knack of surfacing when you least expect it A handprinted note familiar to theatre patrons which reads "Patrons are advised to remain seated throughout the whole performance" was found conspicuously tacked behind one toilet door recently.
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        Ominous welcome
        84 6 An ex-trade unionist, who swopped workers' leadership for a personnel officer's chair in a bank received a wreath the day he made a lateral switch to another Ijank. The ominous but anonymous welcome' was received with a shrug: "I suppose they are trying to tell me I am
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      W. Europe must stand by the Dutch
      422 6 WORLD COMMENT EXCERPTS FROM EDITORIALS The European Community is now facing its most serious test since Britain became a member of it The Arab embargo on oil supplies to the Netherlands is a challenge which the rest of Europe cannot Ignore. If the
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      War against multinationals
      892 6  -  Are multinationals a boon or a bane to the countries In which they operate? New Nation columnist Dick Wilson argues that a clash between the multinationals and the developing nation states ts inevitable. Already, experts are pointing oat that the multinationals are developing at a growth rate
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    • Letters
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        Worm in food
        218 6 It Is heartening to know that the Government has taken steps to promote the cleanliness of food sold by hawkers at stores and provision shops. From a true incident which I experienced recently, I would ask the Health officers not to spare the high-class posh eating places
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        High skills displayed
        167 6  -  S.C. TAN Both Thomas Yeo and Mrs. Elsie Koh were surely mistaken in their comments on the level of students' art found in the Young People's Gallery at the National Museum (NN, 6.11.73). I visited the gallery today (November 7) and was amazed at the high standard
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        Poor sound system
        124 6 I refer to the letter In NN on 27.10.73 by First Night Clrcler. Congratulations to First Night Clrcler for the forthright Interest In upholding high standards expected from our theatres. It was Indeed a painful surprise and disappointment to hear the "cracked" music coming from the sound
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        Studying for exams
        164 6  -  CHAN CHENG HAI This is in reply to NBC's Escapism in Schools (NN, 26.10.73). Education for Living will be introduced as a new subject only as from next year. Whether It will acnieve its objectives cannot be determined now. In our opinion, mak- lug use of periods
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        Overzealous vendors
        119 6  -  ISMAIL OMAR Publlc Relations Officer, Singapore Sports Council, Singapore, 14. I refer to the article headlined Nuisance at Stadium which appeared in the New Nation of October 30. The little boys selling snacks and soft drinks at the National Stadium during sports events were employed by the concession
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        Overcharged by taxi
        142 6 The following incident took place when I arrived at the Paya Lebar Internatlonal Airport from Talpeh last month. When I asked the driver of the NTUc Comfort taxi to switch on the meter, to my surprise be said: "No need to turn on the meter, I will
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        Not enough workers
        96 6 W« are a group of residents living in the former Naval Base quarter? who have applied for better accommodation in the 3 and 4-room flats being built by the Jurong Town Corporation In Sembawang. We have been waiting for quite some time now for the completion of
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        Bus shelter present
        45 6  -  YEONG KUM KEE Public Relations Officer, Ministry of National Development, Singapore, 2. I refer to the letter by For Better Bus Services (NN. 12.10.73) captioned 111-mannered Conductors, and am to inform that there is a bus shelter at the Bedok bus terminal.
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      Lock icon Cambodia—heading for a long political stalemate
      837 6  - Cambodia —heading for a long political stalemate By Thomas W. Lippman Washington Post The rains have all but stopped and the stately rivers are beginning to recede. In a month or so, the vast flooded rice fields will be drying out. Camb o d i a's four-month rainy season respite
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  • Page 6 Miscellaneous
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  • SPECIAL FEATURE
    • LIFE IN HDB FLATS
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        Do not mind your own business ...
        1544 7 Do not mind your own business ..'.if you want to curb crime in estates NEW NATION TODAY CONCLUDES ITS SERIES ON LIFE IN THE HDD FLATS Mr. John Lye, 25, an airline representative lives at the Outram Park complex. There was a spate of thefts in his n e i
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      SQUATTERS TAKE IT ALL IN THEIR STRIDE
      494 7 Squatter families do not find resettlement a traumatic experience these days. In fact, more and more families living in the kampungs are looking forward to moving into the high-rise flats which have all the amenities of modern-day living. There used to be a
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      161 7 The Ronson Escort. Designed with time and beauty in mind, Ronson's light and portable Escort 2000 hairdryer is the nearest thing you'll get to a hairdresser of your own. Beautifully equipped it's the most complete hairdrying/styling kit you can buy with: hot comb and brush attachments for sleek styling; a
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  • SHOWBIZ
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      First musical extravaganza
      333 8 The curtain won't be going up on the Young Musicians' Society's production of Rodgers and Hammersteln's hit musical The King and I until November 26 but tickets for the first two performances have already been sold out. And tickets for the other four nights are selling fast.
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      Rolf the great charmer of fans
      1007 8 Violet Oon tells you why he is popular My first contact with Rolf Harris was 10 years ago over London television apd I, an Impressionable 14 ye a r old, thought he had the skills of a magician. He drew cartoons in a few
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      Crosby and gang back together
      524 8 POP TALK Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young are back together again. This time it Is not another rumour. The foursome, who went their ways two years ago, will be recording an album as well as performing at concerts. CSN&Y played together at the San Francisco
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  • BEHIND THE NEWS
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      Lock icon Missing music to be impeached by
      561 8  -  ART BUCHWALD Los Angeles Times "Dick, for heaven's sake, what are you doing in those crosets?" "Dammit, Pat, I'm looking for my tapes." "There they are. "No, not those. I'm missing two of my favourites John Mltchchell's Watergate Concerto and John Dean's Music to
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      China unveils its past to the West
      1149 8  -  From Alec Forrest The ghosts of such illustrious painters as Reynolds, Gainsborough, Constable and Turner, for whose genius the Royal Academy is famous, must be startled by the current scene at Burlington House, Piccadilly. For thousands of people thread their way through the
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  • Page 8 Miscellaneous
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      426 8 The show Is masterminded by Brian Lane, Yes' manager, with help from Lou Relznar (the man who put on the star-studded Tommy) and Barry Dickens. On stage, Rick will play three moog synthesisers, three mello trons, three electric pianos, an acoustic piano, a Hammond organ, and an electric harpsichord. None
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  • FINANCE
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      S'pore the 'wonder child of Asia' says Chase banker
      374 9 A banker has labelled the Republic of Singapore the "Wonder Child of Asia" and described its accomplishments over the past five years as being 'little short of miraculous." He is Mr. James H. Bish, vice-president of the Chase Manhattan Bank and
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      A double blow for the London stock market
      223 9 London, Wednesday All-time record interest rates Imposed by Britain yesterday pushed the British pound steadily upward on world money markets. This did not help the US dollar. Britain's abrupt declaration of a record trade deficit and record central bank lending rate of
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    • OVERSEAS STOCK EXCHANGE PRICES
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        Zurich
        85 9 This service Is from the Union Bank of Switzerland. Closing prices (In Swiss francs) on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday. —35 UBS 4000 SBC 3710 —20 Credit Suisse 3605 —20 Swissair B. 585 Swiss Relnsur. 2450 —25 Wlnterthur B. 1930 —20 Zurich Insur. 6925 +25 Juvena B. 2470 +40
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        Sydney
        250 9 Prices at 11.30 »jn. today (Australian time). Abaleen 08 10 do opts 02 04 AOD 06 06 ft Allstate 10 12 Amad 03 04 Aurora 06 all do opts nil 01 Aust. Ant. 13 14 Bamboo 01 nil Beach nil 40 Bounty Oil 001 01 Bridge 14 15 Castlereagh
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        Paris
        138 9 Closing prices (in francs) yesterday: Paribas 211 (313) Indochine 344.80 (347.90) Fonder 385 (383) prlntexnps 137 (139) COE 439 (438) Bull 58.50 (57.70) Royal Dutch 158 (160.50) Mlchelin 1710 (1739) Thomson 358.50 (359.10) CFP 313 (310.70) Rbone 161.50 (*****) Air 375.30 (378.40) BSN-Danone 1388 (1300) Philips 63.30 (64.80) Sues
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        New York
        398 9 Concern over the energy crisis weighed on stock prices yesterday for the third consecutive session in an active New York Stock Exchange market. But a floor rumour late in the session that the Arabs had softened their stand on reopening their oil pipelines sparked a l%te buying flurry.
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        Tokyo
        136 9 Prices on the Tokyo Stock Exchange fell sharply again In early trading yesterday amid growing fears that the worldwide oil shortages could deal Japan's economy a critical blow. News of a continued downsllde on Wall Street, also depressed the market, brokers said. But some bargain hunters came in toward
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        Dow Jones
        33 9 Dow Jones closing stock averages on the New York Exchange yesterday: 30 industrials 891.03 (off 6.62), 20 transport 179.09 (off 2.28), 15 utilities 93.91 (off 0.73), 65 stocks 275.78 (off 2.41).
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      MARKET MOVEMENTS
      190 9 Prices were barely steady on the Stock Exchange Of Singapore yesterday. Tlie market opened firm bat due to mild profit-takins certain industrials and properties drifted lower. An early mar nine rally which helped prices to advance, was partially checked when certain industrials became easier. This trend was however
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      Return to an old love
      1068 9  -  A LOOK 'FROM OUTSIDE' SINGAPORE AFTER A YEAR'S ABSENCE Trish Sheppard Dear Singapore, Thank you for a wonderful holiday. To be quite honest 7 was rather nervous about visiting you because I feared that I might find that one or other of us would have
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      The short shorts in denim now the big rage
      199 9 Hotpanta may not be so hot a name in the fashion world anymore but short shorts which is what it used to be called before some clever designer thought of renaming it —will always be around. You want to embark on
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      Steamed egg custard
      310 9  -  EATING IN LU LIN The typical Singaporean habit of having late night snacks may not tfe the best thing for one's digestive system nor waist-line. But tell that to a group of mahjong "kakis" or unexpected visitors at 11 at night, and all you will get are
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      Cologne for baths
      84 9 Oriental eau de colognes are a little hard to come by. But Kose Cosmetics of Japan have just brought out a new one called Perfume Veil Jasmine. According to them you need not just dab this fresh and fragrant co- logne on to your skin. You can
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      Lock icon Antique dolls fetch big money at sale
      186 9 Melbourne Herald Antique dolls, especially French ones, are bringing big prices from collectors in the United States at present. Last week at Hyannls, Massachusetts, 325 dolls were aucuoned for a total of U5545,483 (about $104,633) to collectors. Old doll dealers from all parts
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      Our relay teams have gold hopes
      1150 10 Girls can steal the limelight again By Nancy Koh Singapore's relay teams to the Asian athletics championships in Manila on November 18-23 shimmer with golden possibilities, according to the latest Asian statistics. Our women's 4xloom relay team are the most promising. They rank second
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      Graeme Lawrence, New Zealand's motor-racing ace obliges auto graph hunters Miss H. H. Lim (right) and Mrs. Diana Chia of the SIA Systems Programme Division yesterday. Graeme was the guest of honour at a reception at SIA Building. winner of the Singapore Grand Prix. Graeme left this morning to race in the Macau Grand Prix at the weekend. He will be driving an SIAsponsored Surtees.
      65 10 Graeme Lawrence, New Zealand's motor-racing ace obliges auto graph hunters Miss H. H. Lim (right) and Mrs. Diana Chia of the SIA Systems Programme Division yesterday. Graeme was the guest of honour at a reception at SIA Building. winner of the Singapore Grand Prix. Graeme left this morning to race
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      Fifa influenced by Chile's new rulers, Soviets allege
      313 10 Moscow, Wednesday— The Soviet Union said last night Flfa, the International football Federation, had been influenced by the new military rulers in Santiago in their decision to exclude the Soviet Union from the World Cup for refusing to play in the Chile's
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      'Aussies in wrong zone'
      195 10 Hongkong. Wednesday. —Australia should be excluded from the Asian Zone preliminaries of the World Cup soccer competition South Korea F.A. president Tal Jin Koh said here yesterday. Speaking at a Press conference. Mr. Koh said Australia was not a part of Asia and most of the
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      Moore recalled to lead England
      165 10 London. Wednesday.— Bobby Moore waa yesterday recalled to captain England's team In today's match here against paiy England's first appearance since their painful elimination from the World Cup. Moore, dropped from the decisive World Cup game against Poland on October 17, will be making his
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      Meeting to vote China in —Avory
      254 11 Teheran, Wednesday— The Deputy Chief ol the 1974 Asian Games, Richard Avory, yesterday said the council meeting of the Asian Games Federation would vote in favour of including China and ousting Taiwan from the federation. The council begins a two-day meeting tomorrow to discuss
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      Lock icon Hup-ki-do, a new combination
      467 11  -  MARTIAL 1 ARTS by Sonny Yap Introducing hup-ki-do a new mar--tial art that combines Chinese pugilism, tae-kwon-do, karate, Judo and Police unarmed combat. Sounds familiar? Actually, it is quite different from the popular Korean art of hap-kl-do, featured In several Chinese fighting films. "Well the name
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      Finnegan's easy points victory
      148 11 London, Wednesday.— Chris Flnnegan of Britain scored an easy 10-round points victory over Mike Quarry of the United States In an International lightheavywelght boxing match at Wembley Pool here last night. Flnnegan, the former British, European and Commonwealth champion was never in any difficulty against the
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      England drop Talbot
      103 11 London, Wednesday Derek Talbot, England's top-ranked badminton player, was dropped from the team named yesterday to meet West German at Gopplngen. near Stuttgart, on November 24. Talbot has played only one major tournament this season, the English Invi t a 11 onal singles, In which he was
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      A hero's welcome for Bob Foster
      225 11 Johannesburg. Wednesday. World lightheavyweight champion Bob Foster, who makes history on December 1 when he becomes the first black boxer to meet a white In the professional ring In South Africa, received a hero's welcome yesterday when he arrived for his second title bout
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      Archers for Singapore
      47 11 Jakarta, Wednesday Indonesia will send an eight-member team to the second Asian Pasiflc archery championships opening in Singapore on Saturday. Archers from South Korea, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia and Sinpore will be taking part In the championships from November 17 to 20.
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      Hang Tuah shines in soft going
      235 11 From Blue Peter in Kuala. Lumpur Tang Tuah II did a splendid workout in Kuala Lumpur this morning. With Asuwadl Nawi in the saddle, the seven year old by Double Bore beat Ohio II (Khamis Maimave) over 3f in 412/5 in soft going. On
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      Apprentice Lee is fit
      276 11 TURF TALK by Blue Petei Budding apprentice Peter Lee has fully recovered from a shoulder injury and hopes to be back in action at Buk i t Timah this month. He received the injury when he fell from General Trong 111 in the sensational eighthorse pile-up
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      VETERAN JOCKEY INJURED
      87 11 New York, Wednesday —Veteran Jockey Roman Sainz suffered a fractured skull yesterday when a horse he was working at Thistledown racetrack In north Randall Ohio, dropped dead on the straight, sending the rider head-first onto a hard track. Sainz, 34, was listed in serious condition in hospital.
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      16-13 victory
      28 11 London, Wednesday— The North of England beat the Australian Rugby Union touring team by 16 points to 13 at Gosforth yesterday after leading 13-6 at halftime.
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      231 10 MARGUER ETTA'S FACIAL SALON for your Scientific Fociols with the Very Latest Mochines from Europe Regenerative Treatments of Aging Skin Natural Facelifting Reduction of Double Chin Acne Brown Potches Waxing Top Orlane Beautician in Attendance Charges Moderate Signing Facilities for Cold Storage Customers Solon Margueretto, Cold Storage Arc ode", Tel:
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      214 10 ■izzzsMn RENTAL, HIRE-PURCHASE, soles wooden furnitures, refrigerators. Trade-in arrangeoble. Please contact 18, Tiverton Lane, S'pore 9. Tel: *****9. AIROONDITIONED OFFICE SPACE available immediately at 2nd floor Robinson Road, approx. 1000 sq.ft. Tel: S'pore *****/***** for further details. H MARGUERETTA TOP-TIN-TING CONTINENTAL Colouring Expert of Paris/London/New York 25 years experience and
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      199 10 INDONESIAN LANGUAGE TUTORED in simple method by on expert lecturer also doing translations. Gill S'pore *****8 for Husyne. EXPERIENCED GRADUATE TUTOR offers tuition at all 1 levels. Very reasonable fee Contact Mr. Ameer *****6 S'pore. ■Ellin] IF YOU NEED a well-train-ed/experienced masseuse/ masseur at your place. Phone: *****4 from 11
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      215 10 SPECIALISTS IN TV radios and amplifiers repairing. Technical Electronics Centre, Ring *****33/*****1 S'pore. SPARKLING ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING. T.V. Day/ Night Service. All Brands. Telephone: S'pore *****2. jfHWMM'.IB 1966 PLYMOUTH FURY 111 Automatic, well maintained. Only 2 owners. Good tyres, new paint, upholstery, aircond., stereo, etc. Rood tax ond insurance.' $2,200 0.n.0.
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      382 10 ymrrw m —BOYS! will be BOYS!—, J You Simply Can't Match Them At Their Own Game Of Fun And Mischief. j Their 2nd Record-Breaking Week Proves We're Right! les charlots 1 C *7, the crazy boys the supermarket EASTMANCOLOR Directed by CLAUDE ZlOtl A VII A V 5 SHOWS DAILY
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      TALKING POINT
      51 12 AH FOOK: Professor Wong's call for a Japanese-style solution to the drug menace in Singapore is worth a try. MEI LIN: Yes it will keep would-be addicts from taking to drugs. But on the otherhand it may also stop some practising addicts from coming forward for the painful
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      TODAY
      126 12 TODAY is Wednesday, November 14, the 318 th day of 1973 with 47 to follow. THE MOON Is approaching its last quarTHE MORNING STARS are Mercury and Saturn. THE EVENING STARS are Venus, Mars and Jupiter. Those born on this date are under the sign of Scorpio. Robert Pulton,
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      885 12 SINGAPORE S 3.M OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by TUMPUAN MINGGU: A magazine series presented In Malay. SJO DIARY OF EVENTS <M). 3.35 LOVE IS A MANY BPLENDQPBED THING: Daytime serial on the trials and tribulations of three families In San Francisco. 4.00 PERSEMBAHAN KU: A light musical programme featuring Ibrahim Awang.
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      710 12 JENNIFER CHIEN is today's Belle of the Week contestant (Wednesday, Nov. 14, 1973). She likes photography and the outdoor life. Picture by JERRY SEH. BELLS I A O VM/X One belle appears on this pace every week from Monday to Friday. Cut alone the dotted line and keep today's belle
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      1232 12 with EDGAR KOH il THE OUTSIDE MAN: Los Angeles Is wellcaptured and plays a decisive part as setting for this crime thriller directed by Jacques Deray, one of France's successful c o m m erclal film-makers. The highpowered line-up is headed by Jean-Louis Trintlgnant and Includes Ann Margret, Roy Schleder
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