New Nation, 7 December 1973
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Title Section21 1973-12-07 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Friday evening, December 7, 1973 No. 891 Price 15 cents M.C. (P) 33/73. SINGAPORE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 197321 words
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569 1973-12-07 1 US will help police ceasefire* Reuter UPI Washington, Friday Secretary of State Dr. Henry Kissinger has held out the prospect of lasting peace In the Middle East to be guaranteed, if necessary, by the US and the Soviet Union. Dr. Kissinger said at a StateReuter; UPI - 569 words
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82 1973-12-07 1 Car-owning employees of Texas Instruments, an electronics firm, have formed their own car pools. Mr. Clement Ng, the company's compensation manager, said: "There are about 350 cars in the factory grounds during each shift—but now that we have formed car pools there are only82 words
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Article, Illustration425 1973-12-07 1 Wee Beng Huat, Douglas Chan - UK explosives expert tells of his role By Wee Beng Huat, Douglas Chan The Government today detained a British explosives expert, Alfred Brian Borthwick, under the Internal Security Act in connection with a plot to assassinate President Marcos of the Philippines last year.425 words
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313 1973-12-07 1 'We'll attack if operations continue* Reuter UPI Saigon, Friday The Viet Cong's Provisional Revolutionary Government (PRG) warned yesterday that more oommunist attacks would be expected in the Central Highlands unless the Saigon administration w i t fadrew its forces from the area. Colonel VoReuter; UPI - 313 words
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Article130 1973-12-07 1 In slack trading, prices were barely steady on the Stock Exchange of Singapore for the first 45 minutes. BUSINESS DONE: San Holdings (1) 0.91, (4) 0.92, (1) 0.93. 0.C.8.C. (1) 9.30. Pan Electric (1) 1.48, (1) 1.50. National Iron (12) 8.50. Malayawata (1) 2.80. Haw Par (1)130 words
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Article28 1973-12-07 1 Customs today continued their hunt for three smugglers who fled after their car crashed into a lamp-post three miles from the Woodlands Checkpoint yesterday.28 words
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Article, Illustration159 1973-12-07 1 The first words from the driver after he crawled out of this overturned Datsun car at Merdeka Bridge yesterday were: "I just cannot believe it. I am unhurt." He refused to be identified but he told the New Nation that the accident happened159 words
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Article207 1973-12-07 1 UPI Reuter Tripoli, Friday Libya yesterday offered oil for sale to bidders from marketing organisations and refineries, the official Libyan news agency Arna reported here. The sale Is to be made by the state-owned Brega marketing company to bidders on the basis of a one-yearUPI; Reuter - 207 words
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Article394 1973-12-07 1 London, Friday A wave of panic selling, unparalleled in the memory of most dealers .sent prices plummeting on the London stock market yesterday and knocked almost $12,800 million off share values. At one point the Financial Times share Index registered the biggest slump ever In one394 words
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Article51 1973-12-07 1 Edinburgh, Friday Sir Robert Watson-Watt, the inventor of radar, has died In an Inverness hospital, it was learned yesterday. He was 81. Sir Robert, who was 111 for some time, made his historic radar breakthrough while working on a idea for a death ray in the51 words
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Article158 1973-12-07 1 The Government today announced new entry requirements for preunlverslty one classes for next year. Secondary four students with a pass at "O" level In English language and an aggregate not exceeding 22 points for the best five subjects In their school preliminary examinations can now158 words
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Advertisement84 1973-12-07 1 Oxidized Brats round vay Bmuajul and mtrictufy hand tnfrt**d m Omar Khayyam A lady designs. Available in that 24". SO"* 36" diameter. Kumpny i t i j L V Go Dutch with one of the 29 Bols liqueurs 29 varieties. Apricot Brandy, Kummel, Mint Chocolate, Cherry Brandy, etc., The perfect84 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous17 1973-12-07 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 pan. today Isolated showers In the late afternoon.17 words
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Article13 1973-12-07 1 Police reports ed 83 accidents yesterday. Five of them were serious.13 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article292 1973-12-07 2 Abby Tan - 'More money needed to run the Homes' By Abby Tan Various welfare organisations have started sending out their aiinual letters of appeal for donations with the hope that Singaporeans will respond with fatter cheques than in previous years. The ruing cost of 11 Tin* has eaten292 words
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Article, Illustration305 1973-12-07 2 Women must be concerned &nd aware of price fluctuations in order to flght inflationary trends, according to the vicepresident of the Consumers Association of Indonesia, Dr. Yetty Rizali Noor. She said: "Asian women do not tend to show as much concern for price increases and305 words
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Article133 1973-12-07 2 Tan Lay Eng. 16, stood out at tbe National Skills Competition prize giving for she was the only girl who won a prize In the schools section. She won a consolation prize in the buildingdrawing section, one of the six sections in the competition133 words
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Article89 1973-12-07 2 Six new hawker centres are now under construction to accommodate another 1000 hawkers. They are at Jalan Besar, Beach Road, Buklt Tim ah, North Bridge Road and Jurong. The centres, to be put up at a cost of $5 million, Is part of the89 words
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Article, Illustration332 1973-12-07 3 Florence Tan - By i Florence Tan Most women wouldn't be able to head or tall out of anything that involves calculation and figures. But in Uie case of Mrs. Mary Lee she thrives on them. Her fascination for statistics paid off with her recent appointment as the332 words
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Article265 1973-12-07 3 The Hwa Chong Junior College which is taking in students next year will be a bi-lingual school, according to its principal, Mr. Lim Nai Tian. Mr. Lim said the college was not intended to be a Chinese medium school. It is open to all265 words
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Article62 1973-12-07 3 Messrs. So Kal Ming and Keng Yeng Kai, senior members of the Singapore Stamp Club, will give an Illustrated talk on the Various Aspects of Stamp Collecting at the National Library lecture hall at 2 p.m. tomorrow. They will also speak cm Philatelic Terms Explained on Dec.62 words
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Article339 1973-12-07 3 Big slack in trade Singapore's boated business is practically at a standstill because of the current campaign to conserve fuel. Hundreds of pleasure crafts are now left high and dry because their owners are unable to buy more than two litres (half gallon) of339 words
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Article157 1973-12-07 3 Singapore's first overhead bridge has taken on a new look. Once a dusty, wooden cross-way from Clifford Pier to Change Alley, it is now glasswalled and air-condi-tioned. The new overhead bridge Is the only means by which thousands of commuters and visitors who land157 words
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Article30 1973-12-07 3 The draw for the donation tickets of the Jurong Town community centre fund has been postponed to Jan. 31. It will be held at the Ouest House of Selwaen.30 words
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Article182 1973-12-07 5 Teresa Ooi - Experts to spotlight dangers By Teresa Ooi An all-out campaign to educate schoolchildren on the dangers of drug abuse will be organised by the Education Ministry early next year. A series of talks and exhibitions have been included in this programme. Experts from the Central N182 words
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182 1973-12-07 5 The combined TanJong Katong Technical School-Tanjong Katong Girls' School band left for Lake Toba on Wednesday, for a six-day subsidised holiday for beipg one of the top three groups in Singapore. The team comprised 60 of the original 80 members of the band. They were182 words
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Article25 1973-12-07 5 Mrs. Irene Mallal will talk on Job Interview Techniques and Fitting in a Job at the Queenstown Branch Library tomorrow at 3 p.m.25 words
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Article, Illustration298 1973-12-07 5 Men are still in the lead when it comes to sales promotions. This was proved when Encik Akbar bin Addul Karim, 34, walked away with the first prize of the annual contest for courteous and efficient service, organised by the Singapore Interline Reservations Working Group. Following298 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement337 1973-12-07 2 W: -'-xTt- M~' >-» When you buy 12* bottles of any of the top quality wines and champagne listed below. Make your selection from this range. Indicate the number of bottles you require in the box provided. French Quien Et Cie Nuits St. George St. Emilion (vintage) Beaune Graves (vintage)337 words
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Advertisement244 1973-12-07 2 Robina Department Store O i i% AQUILA SHOES Wb hove THE shoes that are only seen in good company. AquHa shoes. V V. 3ho Houm. 1 SherHon Wtay.Sngapcre 1. W *****2 Art* spm to 7309 C md»d flopping tail team DOOan to 9-OOpim. CAM E MJMMS aflat sp.m. and on244 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous398 1973-12-07 2 Last Monday's poser showed a scene from The Fall of the Roman Empire. The first 10 correct entries opened by the Editor yesterday evening were from: Loh Yon* Klan (student), of 7 Jalan Novena Utara; Mr Song Nay Hay (naUonal serviceman), of 16 Jalan Ray a; Albert Lau Khoong Hwa398 words
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Advertisement93 1973-12-07 3 m DO YOU KNOW THIS MAN? HE IS THE WELL KNOWN MASTER CUTTER IN TAILORING COME TO LEON6 TAILOR G26. OVERSEAS UNION SHOPPING CENTRE. COLLYER QUAY, S'PORE 1. TEL: *****4 BAMBOO GARDEN RESTAURANT (FUt.LV AIR CONDITIONED) TEL *****1 373b25 HIVI K VAI c V Hi I All StNGAPOM* a (IN93 words
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Advertisement368 1973-12-07 3 ft "VJ "I w vV*i V y\ VITAMINS... your hair needs them Vitamins ate vitil foi health Just as your t>ody needs them, so does your hair to keep it kj thick, strung and clean scentific vitamin formula penetrates deep mto the scaiji Refreshes it ant) keeps it healthy Makes368 words
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Miscellaneous274 1973-12-07 3 NEW NATION CROSSWORD am ■a ai itauu 9 Noisy. 10 Tops. 11 Exhort. 12 Baseball's Willie. IS Parts of ferns. 17 Cakes, Scotland. 21 Road, in Rome. 23 Tints. 25 Young herring. 26 Jewelled head-dress. 27 Moving. 29 De Valera. 30 Lingo of a sort. 31 Annihilates. 33 R. R.274 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement347 1973-12-07 4 This exquisite ornamental silver horse is finished with great detail. The artist's feeling for his subject has produced a piece of great taste and charm. A splendid gift for anyone with a love of the turf, riding, or animals in general—a gift in perfect taste. See this and many other347 words
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Advertisement155 1973-12-07 4 vs i y m 'w II Repairs, servicing, cleaning of watches and clocks? Our Service Department can do the job and it will be a good one! Because we employ only fully qualified technicians and use the latest electronic equipment. p <c, WATCHES OF SWITZERLAND PTE LTD Podium G7, DBS155 words
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IN PERSON
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Article, Illustration512 1973-12-07 4 Jennifer Schoon - JAPANESE WOMEN RAISE FUNDS M POISON Jennifer Schoon IT WAS charity to the last cent. The wife of the Japanese Ambassador to Singapore, MRS. T. UOMOTO presented five cheques totaiiing $11,843.13 to charitable organisations oh Monday at the Japan Club. The money was raised from512 words
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Article482 1973-12-07 4 Canine Clinic by PG Dear P.O. Much has been written about pollution these days and the evil effects it has on human beings. Do you think it also affects our dogs? Stuffy Dear Stuffy, It is very difficult to be very definite on thu but482 words
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Advertisement257 1973-12-07 5 Palm T Court Dine by candle-light in tropical surroundings Nightly from 7.X p.m. Malayan Show in the iaa Ballroom Nightly (except SUN) from 8 p.m. Exotic malay music and dancing A must for every tourist together with the famous "Singapore Sling". SMALL PRIVATE FUNCTION ROOM FOR BUSINESS ENTERTAINMENT 1-3, Beach257 words
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Advertisement97 1973-12-07 5 ■i ■m*. m ■-*y m, beautiful champagne glasses free when you buy 2 dozentjottles of Bj|*ycbam. Every bottle fills one glass with sparkling Babycfcam. You'll love its ljubbly, sparkling taste. Hurry, get ytat#glasses while stocks fast! "You'll love this sparkling Babycham offer!" s Onlyone airline gives you every day to97 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous302 1973-12-07 5 Mr. Ivan Baptist, MP for Potong Paslr, will Open the WATER IS PRECIOUS EXHIBITION at the Sennett Community Centre at 7.30 p.m. Mrs. Constance Peck, an education officer with the Family Planning and Population Board, will give a talk ON FAMILY PLANNING at the Queenstown branch library lecture room, Margaret302 words
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SHOPPING
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Article, Illustration508 1973-12-07 6 Every year, just around this time, people go mad! Not insane in the normal sense, but rather, they all embark on a crazy search for gifts for friends and loved ones. On these frenzied shopping sprees, everyone tries to outdo the other in getting gifts which are not508 words
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Advertisement162 1973-12-07 6 11l 111 111 111 PUNCH trj i vl 1 -r mmm •iOgif* 1 8 gggj 2-metre width rolls. Heavy-duty office use. 6 functional colours. Extremely attractive price. Star Furnishings TEL *****3 Apollo Contractors TEL *****7 I ■mt. Dmlmi in automotive spar* parts, Acc«»*ori«j Wlmcl Corars, iptrtiGflrt, sports Mirror, car stereo.162 words
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Advertisement255 1973-12-07 6 FM-RECEIVER Amplifier Music power Output power (at 160 watu into 4 ohm* 120 watu into 8 ohm» 2 x 90 watu into 4 ohm* continuous sinusoidal 2x 40 watu into 8 ohm* drive through both channels) Frequency range 10 25 000 Ht I.S dB Distortion at 1 kHz (8 W)255 words
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Advertisement41 1973-12-07 6 y/A Cameras Binoculars Microscopes Repairs Our Specialities:REPAIRS Of ALL TYPO OF CAMIRAt, MICROSCOPES, STEREOSCOPIC MICROSCOPES BINOCULARS RE-CONDITION-ING TWEEZERS, ETC. VE ALSO UNDERTAKE FOR ALL TYPES OF MICROSCOPES SERVICES AT YOUR FACTORIES 525 Outram Park Block 27 S pore 3. Tel: *****741 words
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Advertisement236 1973-12-07 6 EASTER.I IMTED rnvNi CHRISTMAS SHOPPIMWe have a wide selection of items that will make lovely and practical gifts. mZ Ml fa ifci 1 m mim S^>-' V*i v///- fr/fl (U '/z > y 1 B EASTERN UNITED TRADING (PTE) LTD. 181-2 PEOPLE'S PAAK SHOPPWG COMPLEX GBOONO FLOOR Tet ***** *****236 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article396 1973-12-07 7 *Caused sex hunger* Reuter Los Angeles, FridayMrs. Maria Parson, who claims she was changed from a devout Catholic mother into a promiscuous woman after being trapped in a sauna, "wasn't her usual happy-go-lucky self" that day, a witness testified yesterday. Mrs. Doris Self, a patron of theReuter - 396 words
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Article43 1973-12-07 7 Sarajevo, Friday A Yugoslav military tribunal yesterday sentenced two Britons to four years imprisonment for alleged espionage. Paul Mason, 22, and Robert Curtis, 21, were arrested on Mostar military airfield after they had toured 10 other airfields in Yugoslavia.43 words
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Article315 1973-12-07 7 Bid to stop illegal immigrants Reuter London, Friday The government yesterday promised a new attack on the "evil trade" of illegal immigration into Britain of Indians and Pakistanis, and further reductions in the number of Commonwealth settlers. Announcing these policy decisions In Parliament, HomeReuter - 315 words
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Article, Illustration307 1973-12-07 7 'She erased vital conversation* Reuter Washington, Friday White House Chief of Staff Gen. Alexander Halg said yesterday he believed President Nixon's personal secretary, Miss Rose Mary Woods, was responsible for erasing all 18 minutes on a key tape recording of a Watergate conversation. MissReuter - 307 words
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258 1973-12-07 7 Reuter Paris, Friday. A general strike against soaring prices cut deep into the French economy yesterday, disrupting air and ground transport, power supplies and factory production. Newspapers, broadcasting and postal services were also hit. About 100,000 strikers marched through Central Paris in a massiveReuter - 258 words
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174 1973-12-07 7 Reuter Jakarta, Friday Foreign Minister Adam Malik said yesterday Indonesia would not object to an Inspection by foreign missions to detainee camps on the remote East Indonesian island of Buru where almost 10,000 alleged communists were being held. "They can come to see theReuter - 174 words
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Article185 1973-12-07 7 Row over journal Bangkok, Friday Thailand yesterday recalled Its ambassador to Sweden for consultations, the Foreign Ministry announced. The short statement said the ambassador, Major General Chote Klongvlcha, had been urgently recalled by the Foreign Ministry. The Thai government last month handed a protest note to Swedish185 words
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Article55 1973-12-07 7 Washington, Friday President Nixon yesterday nominated Assistant Secretary of State Walter Stoessel as Ambassador to the Soviet Union, a position that has been vacant for nearly a year. Mr. Stoessel, 53, succeeds Mr. Joseph Beame, who left the key Moscow post vacant last January when he55 words
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Article225 1973-12-07 7 The New Nation Belle of the Week contest offers winners bif, big prizes every week. Let as take a look at what job can win in the BELLE OF THE WEEK contest. The reader who sends in the entry that conies closest to what225 words
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Article116 1973-12-07 7 Washington, Friday Mr. Gerald Ford was confirmed yesterday by the House of Representatives as America's 40th Vice President and took the oath of office within an hour. The House overwhelmingly approved the nomination of its Republican leader to take the place of Mr. Spiro Agnew,116 words
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OPINION
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Article457 1973-12-07 8 The brittle ceasefire in the Middle East is being tested again and again by minor skirmishes. While these may not provide the tinder for Israel and the Arab nations to again lock themselves in horrendous battle, there are fears that the Egyptians might delay457 words
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'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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Article72 1973-12-07 8 Splashed across three pages of a French magazine on sale in Britain are photos of a Princess Anne the world has never seen before absolutely starkers. The odour pictures are fakes, with the Princess's face superimposed on the bodies of specially posed models. They appear under72 words
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Article69 1973-12-07 8 The names on the menu of an Indonesian restaurant quite stumped us! we finally settled for lontong, tau foo and gahor-gabor. We were smacking our llpe after gobbling up the nicy dishes when one breezy waitress swept along and minced: "Squeeze me sir, when you69 words
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Article, Illustration966 1973-12-07 8 Ismail Kassim - The Sifbp CCC has a ear-pool plan for Its working residents to eat down petrol consumption. Oar columnist Ismail «—j— sag costs another Idea which he feels will compel a higher number of motorists to save ell. His plan was originally conceived966 words
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Letters
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Article117 1973-12-07 8 Our government's recent move to check land speculation and bring down prices of property from an unrealistic level, does not seem to have had much effect* Prom the prices quoted in newspaper advertisements. It Is apparent that profiteers are still active in the market. A lot has117 words
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Article312 1973-12-07 8 I am one of those who depend on public transport to get to work. I board a bus along Serangoon Road and I am sure many others who wait for buses along this road will agree with me that It takes at least lft hours to get312 words
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882 1973-12-07 8 Juan Gatbonton - From Juan Gatbonton Little by little, the South East Asian countries are acknowledging the new phase that Chinese foreign ef has entered. Abdul Razak has publicly cleared China of the old charge that it is supporting the communist guerrillas operating on the borders882 words
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Miscellaneous28 1973-12-07 8 I K M i 8 X KS v '> "Hs 4k, V 'XL ASITWB^ v 'I CAN NAMI ONI BUSINESS THAT'LL BITE THE DUST IF HE BANS SUNDAY DRIVING!'28 words
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SPECIAL FEATURE
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Article, Illustration280 1973-12-07 9 "About 70 to 80 per cent of the population are already being catered for by public housing," says MB. WILLIAM LIM. "Those who can afford to buy houses or flats without feeling the pinch belong to the five to 10 per cent category. This leaves us280 words
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Article, Illustration287 1973-12-07 9 "The new laws preventing non tfitizens from buying property are not enough to put private houses within the reach of middleincome citizens," says MR. TAN KIM CHOON. "A more effective solution will be to keep property prices down by re-zonlng more land for residential development.287 words
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Article, Illustration159 1973-12-07 9 "The $50,000 flats to be built by the Government for those working in the civil service or statutory boards is a step in the right direction," says MISS PATRICIA SONG. "Neither my fiance nor myself enjoys this benefit because we are not working in the civil service.159 words
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Article, Illustration180 1973-12-07 9 "The housing situation for the middleincome is very bad because building costs are high. The developers are also not keen on cutting down their profits to sell at lower rates," says MR. RAYMOND MUI. "Since it Is no easy matter to raise enough money to buy180 words
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Article, Illustration203 1973-12-07 9 Tan Chung Lee - IFBIDAY FORUM 1 Conducted by Tan Chung Lee Every one is familiar with the property boom. For the past seven years or so, prices of houses have skyrocketed. In the mid-1960s it was possible to buy a comfortable semi-detached bungalow with a small garden and203 words
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Article, Illustration422 1973-12-07 9 HDB can come to the rescue "The present distortion in the property market is due to a buoyant economy which is in turn a result of rapid economic development, speculation and investments by foreigners," says DR. AUGUSTINE TAN. "Property prices have been dampened by the422 words
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Advertisement256 1973-12-07 9 7~ C/Tl6 IRST EDER SPECIAL SALE in so sons We thank our numerous customers for their overwhelming response to our special sale. Encouraged by this outstanding support, we have decided for the benefit of X'mas shoppers to extend rtie SPECIAL SALE until 24th December 1973. The very latest in Jewellery256 words
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Advertisement597 1973-12-07 9 YOU'LL FIND THE GIFT YOU WANT RIGHT HERE! There's something for everybody. In our shop you can't run out of gift ideas. Because we're full of them. Here are some suggestions. Add them to your shopping list. Make room for these pretty pieces of rustic style pottery. As gifts for597 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration554 1973-12-07 10 ART BUCHWALD - ART BUCHWALD Los Angeles Times "This is your pilot speaking. I wish to announce that the Arabs have just hijacked the world. The next voice you hear will be that of one of the hijackers." "This is Faisal. I have a gun pointedLos Angeles Times - 554 words
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647 1973-12-07 10 Chan Hok-keung - HONGKONG From Chan Hok-keung Reuter Proposals to build Hong Kong's first oil refinery and petrochemical complex are running into opposition from environmentalists and the people who five on the island tentatively chosen as the site. The Shell oil company has sounded out theReuter - 647 words
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Article, Illustration643 1973-12-07 10 Special writer - From Special writer United Press International PHILIPPINES Vagabond Bolivian painter Benjamin Mendoza, anxious to be a free man again, believes three years in jail for his "symbolic" dagger attack on Pope Paul VI has been more than enough punishment. His eyebrows knittedUnited Press International - 643 words
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Advertisement143 1973-12-07 10 TheFr BANGKOK A m 1 IT k mMIL T" pp|.-• KUALA LUMPUR SINGAPORE Our Friendly Circle provides the following revised flight schedules: 2 weekly flights from SINGAPORE to BANGKOK Wednesdays at 14.45 Fridays at 13.50 2 weekly flights from K. LUMPUR to BANGKOK Wednesdays at 16.10 Saturdays at 16.15 These143 words
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Advertisement189 1973-12-07 10 HI .111 t extermination of termites, rodents, HORNETS. COCKROACHES. MOSQUITOES. ETC. AND ADVICE-ON ALL PEST PROBLEMS. TTXrnrr OF SHIPS. PRODUCE, FURNITURE. PI AMOS, AND PERSONAL EFFECTS. HYGIENE SERVICES REGULAR INSPECTION, CLEANING MAINTENANCE OF WASHROOM TOILET FACILITIES. ODOUR CONTROL SCIENTIFIC OOOUR CONTROL TO PROVIDE FRESH, CLEAN-SMELLING AIR IN ALL SITUATIONS. RENTOKIL189 words
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TREND
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Article649 1973-12-07 11 TECHNIQUES USED BY GIRLS TO DRAIN THE POCKETS OF FOOLISH MEN FEMALE FRONT Not many people sympathise with a man whose pocket book is drained dry by a gold-digging girlfriend. They are inclined to shrug their shoulders and say: "Well, if he's such a dope as to allow649 words
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Article421 1973-12-07 11 DOC Growing old is part of living, some accept It gracefully, others go through a trauma. Women go through a special phase called "climacteric." Few realise the implications well, less so their husband and children, most of whom are pathetically Ignorant of this facet421 words
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Article, Illustration199 1973-12-07 11 You have reached that age now don't start to despair when you no longer should compete with the trendy teens and twenties. Tour waistline 1* a Uttle bit thick, it cant remain hour-glass shaped after two children, your thighs are firm but slightly heavyPICTURES: CHUA PENG TEE - 199 words
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Advertisement278 1973-12-07 11 o OMEGA Omega Constellation: the most beautiful chronometer The full! range of Omega watches it available at: 21 Ground Floof Supreme House Penang Road Singapore 9 Tel *****.***** 2-3 Ground Floor "The Gallery" Battery Road Stngapore 1 Tel: *****. ?3979 PMIMII -.5 X: ••-i-T- <Ar4"e •S.S jfe» >' 3% Mr278 words
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Advertisement22 1973-12-07 11 The good lite DIMPLE Haig Scotch Whisky is so much part of it T k ,isr£A. i iSv Jfraurr lUb t, Htif22 words
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339 1973-12-07 12 Reuter London, Friday In the midst of the fuel crisis and industrial troubles, Britain appeared yesterday to be heading for a huge balance of payments deficit in 1973, official Treasury figures showed. The trading gap in the third quarter of the year, ending inReuter - 339 words
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Article181 1973-12-07 12 J a r d 1 n e Matheson's wholly owned subsidiary Kuala Reman Rubber Estate Limited has acquired Johol Estate. The estate with 6133 acres of planted rubber, 374 acres of building sites, roads, wasteland, staff accommodation, a factory complex, agricultural machinery and vehicles have been181 words
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Article493 1973-12-07 12 After more than five weeks of steady decline, the Dow Jones Industrial average soared to one of Its best gains of the year In heavy trading yesterday. The Dow climbed 25.81 to 814.12. Only once in 1973, when the Dow gained 29.42 points on May 24 In a493 words
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Article258 1973-12-07 12 Closing prices at 11.90 am. (Australian time). A baleen 00 08 DO opts 01 02 AOB 08 nil Allstate 07* S Amad 03 03* Aurora 08 nil DO opts 004 01 Aust Ant 13 14 Bamboo nil 05 Beach 38 43 Bounty Oil nil 01 Bridge 14 15 Pa258 words
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Article153 1973-12-07 12 Kyodo Stock Prices sharply declined in a wave of selling in the morning session on the Tokyo Stock Market yesterday with the Dow-Jones average dipping below the Yen 4,400 level. The market opened lower on a wide front due to a sharp overnight decline on Wall Street and rumoursKyodo - 153 words
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Article87 1973-12-07 12 This service Is from the Union Bank of Switzerland Closing prices (In Swiss francs) on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday UBS 3680 —80 SBC 3380 —50 Credit Suisse 3230 —45 Swissair B. 535 —7 Swiss Retnsur. 2170 —40 Wlnterthur B. 1910 +30 Zurich Insur. 8700 —100 Juvena B 300087 words
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Article89 1973-12-07 12 Paris, Friday.—No official trading was due on the Bourse yesterday following action by Bourse personnel In support of the one-day national strike against the higher cost of living, Bourse sources said. However, they pointed out that the midday gold fixing took place with the 12.5 kilo89 words
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Article, Illustration227 1973-12-07 12 Nea turned easier on the Stock Exchange of Singapore yesterday. The market opened quiet and hesitantly declined Wednesday's slight Improvement was totally wiped out yesterday when jittery selling became s common feature of the market. Led by blue chips many industrials fell marginally. Cold Storage lost 36 cents227 words
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Article65 1973-12-07 12 A full report on the feasibility of setting up a multi million dollar plate mill in Jurong will be submitted to the Economic Development Board this month. The report followed the visit here last August of a seven-man mission from the Japan and Steel Federation. The65 words
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Advertisement403 1973-12-07 12 Silver Match Lighter '****> W With every bottle of CAMUS Grand if VSOP Cognac »< i*" The one with the golden seal. It's your assurance of true quality a masterpiece in Cognacs. Smooth, k mellow and with the glowing warmth M that one expects only from a very S special403 words
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Advertisement118 1973-12-07 12 NOW AT CAPITOL 11am, 130, 4.00, 6.45 930pm—No Free List This is NOT ONLY the craziest western... BUT ALSO the box-office champion of all time! Nationwide gross in 3 montbs In Italy alone (US) $6,200,000! r Joseph E. Levine tod Avco Embassy Present An lulo Zingirelli Film Terence Hill "Tirixiityt§j118 words
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173 1973-12-07 13 NEW YORK. Fri. Jack Nicklaus, boosting his 1673 winnings to U*****,362 with the US$3O,OOO first prize In the U.B. season's final tournament, the Walt Disney Classic, Is only the second golfer In history to top the earnings list In three consecutive years. Nicklaus,173 words
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Article33 1973-12-07 13 Rabat, Friday.—Veteran American Billy Casper, 41, shot a two-under par 71 to take a twostroke lead after the first round of the US$B5,000 King Hassan II trophy golf tournament here today.33 words
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Article, Illustration553 1973-12-07 13 Lim Kee Chan - with Lim Kee Chan When Kee Chin Guan, 27, took up golfing 18 months ago, he did it to keep himself busy during weekends. Last Sunday, he shocked a field of 90 including hlms e If by winning the Straits Times Cup in the553 words
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244 1973-12-07 13 Hong Kong, Friday Chinese players demonstrated again that their skill and vigour were among the best in the world as they outclassed their opponents In the among the best in the International badminton exhibition series. Over 2000 spectators watched the six matches played244 words
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Article55 1973-12-07 13 Manila, Friday—Thailand's bantam weight champion Thanomchit Slcothal has been installed fayourlte for his 10-round fight here today against San Sacristan of the Philippines. The winner of the fight, to be staged at Manlt's Rlzal Memorial open air arena, may set a shot at the world title held55 words
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Article121 1973-12-07 13 Wellington, Friday. Mr. Les Byras, President of the New Zealand Rugby Football Union, said last night that the Union deplored government interference in New Zealand sports affairs. Speaking at a Press party, Mr. Byras said the Union's view was that "political Issues should121 words
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Article38 1973-12-07 13 The Singapore Sport* Council remind all coaches, past and present, to send in their particulars for the Register of Coaches. Completed forms should be sent to the Research Officer at National Stadium before December 24.38 words
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Article134 1973-12-07 13 Chrlstchurch, Friday— Bel Nagle, 53-year-old Australian golfer, biased around the Russley course here yesterday In an elght-under-par 65 to lead the field after the first round of the 8*58,520 Garden City classic. Nagle had an eagle and six birdies for a score one stroke134 words
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Article69 1973-12-07 13 Mexico City, FridayEd Byman of the United States scored a sixunder par-66 yesterday to take a four-stroke lead In the first round of the Mexican national Open golf tourney. Lee Trevino (US), top name In the tourney and idol of Mexican golfers, came unglued In the69 words
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Article33 1973-12-07 13 Hong Kong, Friday— Hongkong beat Swedish football champions Aatvldaberg 1-0 in a match last night. The surprise victory for. the local side came from a penalty goal In the 80th minute.33 words
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Article110 1973-12-07 14 moil jkep aoBcnaa DANTB Baoe 1 Dutt Baa Colour Water fnJeyaMat 1 Duhk DM Danish Don j Makmor Hnm VM Pantaaflr Ea~ Mr fin wi Berlta Balk Sincerity fhli Ata My Pleasure 1 Berlta Balk Berlta Baft Royalty B^'HWMT' Law* Park Prapat Nonesuch Domestic Blend Bm. DMrl'Koud <H^lu110 words
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Article281 1973-12-07 14 By Scrutineer Armful has an excellent chance of chalking up another win in the Class 4 Division 1 5f straight (Race Five) at Ipoh tomorrow. She has theright form and she loves the mud. The Dickens four-year-old broke the Ice with a spectacular281 words
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Article75 1973-12-07 14 Copenhagen, FridayFormer world lightweight boxing champion Ken Buchanan of Scotland knocked out Brazil's Miguel Araujo with a flurry of punches In the first round of their scheduled 10-round match here last night. The colourful Scotsman floored Araujo with a solid right mid-way through the round.75 words
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Article2425 1973-12-07 14 GOING: Soft to heavy 9 OO CLASS S DIV 6 5 1/2F J3H| ($6,000 $4,200 to winner) (Apprentice Race) 1 2008 K* ma Flret a (Weng Kwong) West 9.0 (d4 +9) H. Chan 2 2534 Da Mab Don a (Blntang Tlga) Manaor 8 S.ll (d3 +3) P P.Lee2,425 words
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Article354 1973-12-07 14 From Blue Peter in Ipoh Avant Garde has made tremendous progress since his debut at Kuala Lumpur last month. The five-year-old by Aureate started favourite and was not disgraced when he came in fifth to Honey Prince over 6f. Avant Garde worked extra well on354 words
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Article114 1973-12-07 14 Newmarket, Friday. A colt foal was sold for a record £33,800 (*****,880) at the Newmarket December bloodstock sales yesterday. The foal, by Tudor Melody out of Pelting, was submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Dare Wigan and was bought by agent Keith Freeman on behalf of114 words
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Article, Illustration227 1973-12-07 15 Jeffrey Low - By Jeffrey Low Poor attendance has hit the current EuroAsia soccer tournament like a bombshell in the last two days at the National Stadium The main reason could be quite obvious In the eyes of many ardent fans: that the substandard performance of our national team Is227 words
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Article522 1973-12-07 15 London Friday Leeds United, favourites for the English soccer league championship, could be hard pressed to maintain their unbeaten record in their first division match away to Ipswich tomorrow. Though they have a six-point advantage at the top of the table, Leeds have managed only522 words
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Article314 1973-12-07 15 Boston, Friday. Tom Okker of Holland trounced Spain's Manuel Orantes 6-1 6-3 last night for his second consecutive win in the US$5O,OOO Commercial Union Masters tournament. A crisp net game secured the tiny Dutchman's place as a top contender among eight high-ranking qualifiers for the314 words
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Article81 1973-12-07 15 Sao Paulo, FridayHans Kary of Australia advanced to the fourth round of the Sao Paulo tennis tournament last night with a 6-7, 6-4, 6-2 victory over Patricio Cornejo of Chile. Also in third round competition were Jose Edson Mandarino of Brazil, a 6-4, 6-2 victor81 words
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Advertisement490 1973-12-07 13 SIGHT-SEEING, BUSINCSS 24 HOUR for only $25/-. Joseph Car Rental Tel: *****5 *****5 (S'pore) (Free mileoge in Singapore). MACPHERSON ROAD J A LAN GEMBIRA doublestorey corner terrace house, spacious, good parking lot $125,000 Bukit Timah 4Yi ms., Ojchess Garden double-storey bungalow house $350,000 Bukit Timah 3 m.s., double-storey bungalow Gentle490 words
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Advertisement394 1973-12-07 13 LADIES GCNTUMKN AT Your Ploce. Foetol $10/-, heod mossoge $5/-, body massage $20/-, bridal make-up (rrtorntng/evening $40/-) Ring *****4 from 11 o.m. 9 p.m. for appointment. Hilvl Relaxing UN Ntwlw lUm i Sonno A f| a M Balk M*SMJ« rvcm *****1/ *****1 •s». 131. INTERNATIONAL CHARTER FLIGHTS CENTRE OFFERS GUARANTEED394 words
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Advertisement226 1973-12-07 13 POUSHING, QUALITY USMAY In onfinory or metallic colours undertaken at Chye Hup Huat Spwypainting 107, Blk. 15, Sin Min Industrial Estate, Upper Thomson Road, S'pore 20. Singapore's newest and largest motor damplex. Tel: *****9 Longer working hours even at nights and weekends mean cars back on the road with minimum226 words
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Advertisement155 1973-12-07 13 Julius Marlow a class of its own Distinctive design. Masculine contours. Patented spikes. Superb craftsmanship. Julius Marlow Fashionables Made from the finest Australian leather For golfers who demand the best. You've got the swing, we've got the shoes Sole distributor SUNRISE SPORTS John Little s Buildimi also available .at BALBIR155 words
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Advertisement234 1973-12-07 14 The Best Rmefclimejuice isthe smoothest, purest lime juice in the world. Made from sun-warmed, fragrant West Indian limes. iV M w 1L ID MCR WUCSTYIW OUCEN 1 C4la *C*.«ACC*IOO* c 0 V «*-2 ,vx ;i ci ilßiß 83^ im I ar mm m At Sundown, our Satay Man briskly fans234 words
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Advertisement218 1973-12-07 15 Special Christmas Attractioi L C Towi f Specially TransptrtMl Tt 0*rStarts By More Reliable Than Reindeer X mas Buggy 3 The .Utle Sant*' s% v \e Jo laltius ill tillifM Sveels Ciin ti III Meet and Join-in The 1(09-0-1009 Session with "Little Santa's" flttta Premier Store lata Building _12.30p.m-3.30 p.m.218 words
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Article47 1973-12-07 16 AH FOOK: It looks like full-scale war may break out again in Vietnam. All the threats and counterthreats by the warring parties will not bring about peace. MEI LIN: Dr. Kissinger may have to chalk up more mileage to get the two sides talking again.47 words
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Article178 1973-12-07 16 TODAY Is Friday, December 7, the 341 st day of 1973 with 24 to follow. This is Pearl Harbour Day. THE MOON is approaching its full phase. THE MORNING STABS are Mercury and Saturn. THE EVENING STABS are Venus. Mars and Jupiter. Those born on this date are under178 words
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Advertisement182 1973-12-07 16 FRIGAST CUTLERY inspired by the future with every piece a work of art TAKE A SECOND LOOK AT Farina FRIGAST 30 YEARS' UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTEE Another exquisite and beautiful silver plate cutlery set designed with the loving care of prominent Danish sculptor Henning Seidelin with the usual distinction of Frigast guaranteed182 words
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Advertisement93 1973-12-07 16 •v t r •h Dealer CHUNC 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 *****29 Service Spares Tel: 258-1296 change to a teacher Scotch whisky in a class of its own Everyone's doing93 words
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Miscellaneous834 1973-12-07 16 RAOIO X r ?T1 Ml OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by FOR THE FAMILY: A magazine aeries peeaented In Chinese. Ml DIARY OF EVENTS (C). Mi LOVE IS A MANY PL ENDOURED THING: Dftyttou aerial on the trials and tribulations of three families In San Francisco. Ut HOUSEWIVES' MATINEE—He Was Not A834 words
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Miscellaneous732 1973-12-07 16 Jpl fcim WENDY WONG is today's Belle of the Week contestant (Friday, Dec. 7, 1973). A sporting type she is a keen bowling and badminton fan Picture by JERRY SEH. BELLS A YASHICA C YM A One belle appears on this pare every week from Monday to Friday- Cut alone732 words
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Miscellaneous794 1973-12-07 16 92MS3E 7TTT Li i h i TRINITY 18 STILL MY NAME; Continuing this series of Continental comedy Westerns, Trinity (Terence Hill) and his brother Bambino (Bud Spencer) promise their dying father to respect his last wish that they become successful bandits with a large price on their heads. Their encounters794 words
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