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Title Section22 1974-01-02 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Wednesday evening, January 2, 1974 No. 912 Price 20 cents M.C. (P) 20/74 NEwIiATION SINGAPORE WEDNESDAY JANUARY 2, 197422 words
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Article, Illustration888 1974-01-02 1 Bharathi Mohan - Police warn of five zones in Singapore with a very high accident rate By Bharathi Mohan The grim results are out. A total of 376 people died on our roads in 1973. And the figure may rise say police, as some of the more seriously injured888 words
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Article154 1974-01-02 1 In selective trading, prices were easier on the Stock Exchange of Singapore for the first 45 minutes this morning. BUSINESS DONE: City Development (4) 185. (2) 1.82, (2) 1.83, (1) 1.84. San Holdings (12) 0.82, (2) 0.824. Motor and General Underwriters (1) 2.40, (1) 2.43, (1) 2.42.154 words
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Article13 1974-01-02 1 Police reported 95 accidents yesterday. Tlhree were serious and one fatal.13 words
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Article74 1974-01-02 1 Sugar Industry of Singapore, the sole supplier here, will release 20 per cent more than Its usual quota to Its 150 dealers from today to meet demand during the coming Chinese New Year. This is also to counter profiteering by shopkeepers. In December, SIS also74 words
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Article312 1974-01-02 1 Here are the official results of the Belle o fthe Week contest which han from Dec. 17 to Dec. 22. Hie panel of judges decided on the following order of beauty, with points upon a possible maximums of 1M in brackets: Friday's belle (73.5), Monday's belle (7W),312 words
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Article179 1974-01-02 1 United Press International London, Wednesday Thousands of British workers opened the New Year yesterday with a 40 per cent cut in their pay packets and little hope for the immediate future In this energy-starved nation. Government spokesmen said more than 640.000 workers flooded state employmentUnited Press International - 179 words
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Article364 1974-01-02 1 Sunny Wee - 60 cents more for a glass of beer By Sunny Wee Prices of liquor at some hotels, nightclubs and bars increased by 20 cents to $1 per half peg from yesterday. A random check by New Nation on various hotels and liquor establishments364 words
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227 1974-01-02 1 The fourth increase since last April Reuter Jakarta, Wednesday Indonesia yesterday raised the price of its crude oil by 80 per cent, from US$6 to US$lO.BO (from about $15 to $27) a barrel. A government spokesman. giving details of the price rise announcedReuter - 227 words
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214 1974-01-02 1 Washington, Wednesday A Democratic Congressman has charged that President Nixon is unable to deal effectively with the fuel crisis because of massive contributions to his 1972 reelection campaign from the oil Industry. Congressman Mr. Les A*pin said In a statement he had complied a214 words
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Article46 1974-01-02 1 Eight people were made homeless when fire partly destroyed two semi detached terrace houses in Westlake Avenue off Thomson Road at 9.45 a.m. today. The amount of damage was not known. Police were still Investigating late this morning. No one was Injured.46 words
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Article74 1974-01-02 1 New York, Wednesday A slightly shame faced White House announced In Ban Clemente yesterday that President Nixon had acted Illegally In appointing his wife, Pat. to an unpaid government position two days ago. The position was temporary chairman of a new 25-member National Voluntary Services Advisory74 words
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Article15 1974-01-02 1 More than 500,000 students went back to school today after seven weeks' vacation.15 words
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215 1974-01-02 1 A young Indonesian sailor became the first murder victim of the New Year when he was fatally stabbed in the Bunga Tanjong joget hall in the New World amusement park last night. Emor Nlco Nelwan, 24 vu rushed to the hospital where he died215 words
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Miscellaneous13 1974-01-02 1 Forecast Singapore'a weather outlook for today from 1 p.m. to < p.m Isolated showers.13 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article, Illustration287 1974-01-02 2 Sunny Wee - 'Help to cut down crime rate' By Sunny Wee The Community Security Force would have an important role to play in the coming Chinese New Year festive season when the crime rate is expected to rise. This was stated by Mr. Lim287 words
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Article118 1974-01-02 2 Four hundred students of Hwa Chong Junior College began their first semester today at someone else's premises. Since their $3.4 million college in Buklt Timah is only expected to be completed in another three months time, the students and some 100 teachers and staff members reported118 words
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Article48 1974-01-02 2 The Associated Board of the Royal School of Music will hold Its written examination In Singapore on March 1 and March 2 for the SeventhDay Adventist candidates. Entry forms are available at the Ministry of Education until January 18, excluding weekends and public holidays.48 words
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Article291 1974-01-02 2 New Year honours Two Singapore workers were named in the Queen Elizabeth New Year Honours List announced yesterday. They are a social worker and a language specialist. Miss Norina Staples, the matron of the Salvation Army Girls' Home, was made a Member of the British291 words
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Article24 1974-01-02 2 The Terelec Association of the Telecommunications Authority of Singapore and the Singapore Telephone Board will hold a walkathon for charity on Jan. 13.24 words
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Article25 1974-01-02 2 The Canberra Community Centre will hold a New Year get together party and dance, at its Naval Base premises on Saturday at 8 p.m.25 words
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Article, Illustration148 1974-01-02 2 This is one game where size does not count. And you can see from the forlorn look of the biggest boy that he has already given up in this blowing-the balloon contest The trio were among 150 children who attended the New Year partyPicture by Chua Peng Tee - 148 words
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155 1974-01-02 2 The Educational Publications Bureau will expand its operations by producing periodicals and lighter reading materialr for children. This was announced by Mr. Yeo Choo Kok, general manager of the bureau recently. Mr. Yeo said that the bureau would also be rewriting stories from foreign155 words
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Article28 1974-01-02 2 The NTUC Sports and Games Council will hold a party for 300 underprivileged children at the NTUC holiday resort at Changl on Bunday at 11 a.m.28 words
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391 1974-01-02 2 10-month count More industrial accidents occurred during »the first 10 months of last year than for the whole of the previous year. There were 10.749 industrial mishaps reported to the Ministry of Labour during the period January to October in 1973 as against 10,675391 words
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Article227 1974-01-02 2 Sturdy, wooden picnic benches cumtables have now been set up along Changi beach as part of the government's plans to convert the site into a multi million dollar tourist resort and holiday centre. These benches-cum-tables were placed a few days ago and spaced out227 words
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Article174 1974-01-02 2 There were 34,479 people on the "live" register of the Ministry of Labour as at the end of October last year. This is a drop of 553 people as compared to the previous month. According to the Ministry's monthly report for October, during the174 words
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Article45 1974-01-02 2 Dr. B. K. Sen, chairman of the Singapore Sports Council. will host a get-together of officials of the Singapore National Olympic Council, the National Sports Association, the People's Association and the Singapore Schools Council, at 6.30 p.m. tomorrow at the VIP Lounge, National Stadium.45 words
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Article282 1974-01-02 3 Congenital heart disease was the second most common cause of death among infants from 1964 to 1970. It also appears to have superceded pneumr.nia as a leading cause of infant mortality in the paediatric wards. This was disclosed in an article in the latest issue of282 words
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186 1974-01-02 3 Jewellers here expect the price of gold ornaments to go up before the Chinese New Year. "Hie rise is expected to be between $10 and $20 a tael (Chinese ounce) following Increased activity In the world bullion markets. At the moment, the retail186 words
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Article23 1974-01-02 3 Pakistan International Airlines' Singapore manager, Mr. Taj Abbas Azad, is back in Singapore after attending a PIA regional conference in Karachi.23 words
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Article, Illustration112 1974-01-02 3 Blffl® ©Lf New Nation's latest Belle of the Week winper, Maryrose de Turville, 21 (left), is no stranger to the beauty contest world. She was one of the 14 finalists in the Miss United Kingdom contest last year. And she was the runner-up in the Singapore Miss Press112 words
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Article332 1974-01-02 3 110,000 on the roads There is now a boom in car sales in Singapore and statistics show a 22 per cent Jump ip ownership since 1971. And out of over 110,000 private cars here, 38,000 or 22 per cent are In households with more than332 words
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Article18 1974-01-02 3 The Embassy of Pakistan will be closed on Friday and Saturday because of Hari Raya Haji.18 words
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Article, Illustration148 1974-01-02 3 Hardluck Jamilah. That's what she thought she was until yesterday when she won the Belle of the Week readers' contest. Said a delighted Jamilah blnte Latif (above): "This is my first try and I won a prize. Do you know I entered countless times for148 words
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Article258 1974-01-02 3 Call by social council A centralised programme assessment centre to cater for the disabled could be set up to root out "selfcentred" attitudes that seem to prevail in welfare organisations. This centre was suggested in the editorial of the latest RAPPORT, the newsletter of the Singapore Council258 words
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Advertisement78 1974-01-02 2 NECCHI Wee Offef $25 Gift Toucher o 1 Lydia Mk2 A great offer from Necchi a gift voucher worth $25* when you buy a Necchi Sewing Machine while stocks last. Don't miss this wonderful offer for a free Necchi demonstration ring Sime Darby *****. "Redeemable at any of the following78 words
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Miscellaneous14 1974-01-02 2 DR. KILOARE by KMI B«W Br by Franfc OUW m 3ft <#* KS tt ll14 words
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Advertisement159 1974-01-02 3 Sas Perimenoume! SHADES OF ZORBA with LEVINDOPITHA (the playboys) starring PAPADAKIS SALONIKA S NO. 1 BAZOUKI PLAYER and featuring THE ATHENEAN DANCERS Taste delicious Greek food wine HIN'S HEAVENLY COOKHOUSE Dec 14, 1973 to Jan. 6, 1974 7.00 p.m. 2.00 a.m. discover the ancient Greek answer to blissful joy in159 words
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Miscellaneous444 1974-01-02 3 f s CINEMA POSER INM SU/NEW RATION CONTEST Last Friday's poser showed Liza Mlnnelll In a scene from Cabaret. The first 10 correct entries opened by the Editor yesterday evening were from: Mrs. Monica Perelra (housewife), of 97 Pine Close; Miss Soh Geok LI an (typist), of 218 Lorong Halwa;444 words
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Miscellaneous265 1974-01-02 3 NEW NATION CROSSWORD 9 Pertaining to desire. 10 Mendacity. 11 Harmonies. 12 Costume for Coppella. 13 Blunders. 14 Chair. 21 Devil's devotees. 24 Muse of music. 25 Marooned. 26 Stumbles. 27 Order of Greek architecture. 28 Biblical miracle food. 30 a song to sing O!" 31 Irritates. 32 Pleasure gardens.265 words
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Article, Illustration943 1974-01-02 4 Jennifer Schoon - IN PERSON Conducted by Jennifer Schoon The Hothouse Rock contest, one of the audience participation items at the Dale Carnegie Rock Chapter's 7th annual charity ball, sept waves of hilarity all round the Marco Polo ballroom. Nine coupies were lined up943 words
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499 1974-01-02 4 nod TM DOG HOUSE km This year promises to be a very eventful year for the Singapore Kennel Club. There will be three Championship shows. The first will be staged on March 31 at the Exhibition Hall. National Stadium Complex at Kallang. Mr. Ken499 words
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Advertisement178 1974-01-02 4 'Brighten your I\on[efor tfieTearof tl[e Tiger j j with do-it-yourself Danish lampshades V Beautify your home with a do-it-yourself Danish Lampshade. It comes with simple instructions, and you can join strips and pieces of plastics together into a lampshade which clusters around a light source to lend your room the178 words
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WORLD NEWS
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233 1974-01-02 5 Hong Kong, Wednesday China today revealed a series of new senior military appointments as a result of transfers involving the commanders of several key military regions. The moves were announced in a New China News Agency report monitored here on "gettogethers" held between233 words
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Article28 1974-01-02 5 Peking, Wednesday A delegation of Chinese surgeons specialising in the reattaching of severed limbs left China yesterday for a visit to Canada and the United States.28 words
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Article, Illustration92 1974-01-02 5 A policeman guards the wreckage of the Italian airlines Fokker 28 which crasneu in a fog on landing near Turin airport, Italy, yesterday. A t".tal of 38 people of the 42 on board were killed. The plane was on a flight from the Sardinian city ofUPI radio picture - 92 words
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Article, Illustration328 1974-01-02 5 Reuter London, Wednesday Government troubleshooter William Whitelaw, former top trade unionist Vic Feather and football star Bobby Charlton received high awards in Queen Elizabeth's New Year's honours list today. Mr. Whitelaw, who brought peace hopes to Northern Ireland, was made a companion of honour (C.H.)Reuter - 328 words
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Article534 1974-01-02 5 ...as Israel polls show a swing Reuter Geneva, Wednesday The slight swing to the right in Israel's general elections could slow down the pace of negotiations in Geneva for disengagemejit of Egyptian and Israeli forces on the Suez front, in the view of observersReuter - 534 words
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Article310 1974-01-02 5 Reason for bank takeover Islamabad. Wednesday —The Pakistan Government took a "revolutionary step" to strengthen the economy yesterday when It nationalised the country's banks. Finance Minister Mr. Mubashir Hasan said. In a broadcast from Karachi yesterday he assured depositors their money was safe and promised310 words
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Article243 1974-01-02 5 Dublin, Wednesday— Security forces in the Irish Republic will make a determined bid to break the outlawed Irish Republican Army (IRA) in the new year. This was the clear implication in Premier Liam Cosgrave's message to the newly-formed Northern Ireland executive on Monday.243 words
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Article201 1974-01-02 5 Row over Confucius Reuter Taipeh, Wednesday President Chiang KaiShek yesterday bitterly attacked a Chinese communist political campaign involving criticism of Confucius, the most famous sage of China. "The Chinese com munists are now doing everything possible to discredit Confucius on the c.ne hand, and on theReuter - 201 words
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Article66 1974-01-02 5 Rome. Wednesday Miss Judith Todd, daughter of former Southern Rhodesia Premier Garfield Todd, was married culetly in the chapel of the English college here yesterday. Her groom was widower Richard Acton. 32-year-old banker heir to Lord Acton who witnessed the ceremony with Mrs. Garfield Todd. The ceremony66 words
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Article127 1974-01-02 5 Kuchlng, Wednesday The confirmed death toll from Sarawak's worst ever maritime tragedy has risen to 84, while 29 people are still unaccounted for after the sinking of the passenger vessel last Thursday. The vessel, Pulao Kidjang. sank In rough seas off the west coast of127 words
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Article25 1974-01-02 5 Karachi. Wednesday— The two-way repatriation of about 200.000 people between Pakistan and Bangladesh has passed the halfway stage, according to a United Nations official.25 words
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238 1974-01-02 5 United Press International Perth, Wednesday— When shapely university philosophy graduate Geraldine Fitzgerald removthe top of her bikini while sunbathing at Perth's City Beach last week, she started a topless craze on metropolitan beaches. Geraldine, 24, sunbathed topless for a reason—she is helping the BlackstoneUnited Press International - 238 words
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Article38 1974-01-02 5 Mexico City, Wednesday Mexican police destroyed drugs worth US $800 million < about $2000 million» and detained 2,992 drug pushers last year. They also seized 673 cars, two launches and 40 planes connected with the drug trade.38 words
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Advertisement139 1974-01-02 5 ABLOY jk&a A new dimension in lock security A full range of padlocks, mortice and rimlocks, furniture locks are available from leading hardware dealers, Emporiums and departmental stores. Time comes to k in the relaxed atmosphere of Cockpit Hotel's Victoria Bar. A period setting with comely hostesses to attend to139 words
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Advertisement71 1974-01-02 5 IB 0* K b m 2 a V E o K 35 B£ f OS o oECK bier a sv Gtii 6 beer glasses With every case of Beck's Beer you buy! Available in pints 24 bottles to a case or quarts 12 bottles to a case. Get your free71 words
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OPINION
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Article442 1974-01-02 6 The only other thing flying faster than the Kohoutek comet must be the price of oil. The oil states of the Middle East and North Africa, which currently supply 90 per cent of the world's oil export, appear to be determined to break442 words
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'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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Article67 1974-01-02 6 A girlfriend of mine will never forget her first baby. Her husband wanted a boy very much. He phoned her at the hospital shortly ater she had delivered to ask if she was alright and enquire after the sex t»f their baby. She will never forget his67 words
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Article48 1974-01-02 6 Singapore is apparently not the only country faced with a lack of good response to the Police Force's recruitment exercise. In Hong Kong large billboards like cinema posters—are prominently displayed at various strategic road Junctions with the words: "Earn $1000 a month. Join the Police Force."48 words
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Article124 1974-01-02 6 Remember the adage "the customer is always right?" Well, a salesman has Just found out that strict observation of this saying can be counterproductive. Trying to impress the shipping executive he was meeting for the first time, the salesman began by complimenting his prospective customer on his124 words
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Article, Illustration865 1974-01-02 6 Dick Wilson - Alter intensive fighting and lobbying, India has Anally succeeded in obtaining a Commercial Co-operation Agreement from the European Economic Community. It is the EEC's first cooperation agreement. and not only does it set out the trade concessions which India is to enjoy from the Community;865 words
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Article374 1974-01-02 6 VOICE OF THE PRESS What other newspapers are saying: DEVELOP REGIONAL TOURISM Over the recent years Singapore's tourist Industry has been progressing very well, with the result that the number of tourists visiting Singapore has gone up to 1,000,000 this year, and it Is believed that374 words
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Letters
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Article342 1974-01-02 6 I refer to the letter by Service No. 80 (NN. 2i.12.73), under the heading Unused Bus Stop, and I would like to draw the relevant authorities' attention to the following points before they act on the suggestions of Service No. 80. I am of the opinion that the342 words
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Article58 1974-01-02 6 YEONG KUM KEE - YEONG KUM KEE Public Relation Officer. Ministry of National Development. Singapore, 2. Please refer to the letter by SAB 9230 (NN. 10.12.73) captioned Road Like Plasters. It is proposed to resurface the stretch of Tampines Road referred to on completion of the laving c.f water mam and cables58 words
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Article79 1974-01-02 6 More fuel can be saved if only the bus system can be Improved. Many bus drivers do not stop to picts. up passengers. As a result people are compelled to make use of their own cars. The Government 1* calling upon the public to conserve oil.79 words
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Article350 1974-01-02 6 KLANG SCOUT - KLANG SCOUT I was in the group of about 20 scouts from the 4th Klang Troop which toured Singapore recently. We must admit that we enjr.yed our stay In the Republic. The people we met were warm and friendly and the food just right. We were put350 words
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860 1974-01-02 6 Ted Szule - By Ted Szule Washington Post The eruption of the Spanish Civil War was triggered by the murder, on July 12, 1936, of Jose Calvo Sotelo, the leader of the right -wing "Spanish Renovaction" bloc in the Cortes (Parliament), by policemen of the RepublicanWashington Post - 860 words
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Article349 1974-01-02 6 Robert S. Elegant - By Robert S.Elegant Los Angeles Times The moderate forces of Premier Chou En-lai have launched a vigorous co un terattack against the "extreme leftists" who have been seeking to undermine the moderates' position. Still In Arm control of the central organs of governmental and CommunistLos Angeles Times - 349 words
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SPECIAL FEATURE
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Article, Illustration652 1974-01-02 7 IT IS ALL SO HUSH HUSH Howard Hughes, the shadowy billionaire who has not been seen in public for two decades, has vowed not to appear in court again for fear of spending the remainder of his life in litigation. Last month Hughes moved to the Sanadu Hotel at652 words
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1117 1974-01-02 7 Leroy Aarons - By Leroy Aarons Washington Post Nearly seven years ago, in the dead of night, flat on his back on a stretcher in his privately hired railroad train, Howard Hughes slipped into Las Vegas. Four years later almost to the day, just as quietly, justWashington Post - 1,117 words
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Article, Illustration153 1974-01-02 7 He came, he saw, he conquered this was true not only of Howard Hugh e s' business transactions but also ills romantic ones. As a film magnate he scouted for feminine talent both In face and figure. He always held out the promise that he153 words
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809 1974-01-02 7 Trish Sheppard - By Trish Sheppard Whatever we do, we in Australia will be affected by the oil crisis. Even if we manage to maintain the laughable facade of open-handedness there is no chance of us not beipg sucked into the huge, horrible, interna tion whirlpool.809 words
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Advertisement72 1974-01-02 7 FOR CONVENIENT FORKING. DROP IN AT OUR NEW SHOP AT SPECIALISTS' CENTRE All Melwani's Men's Shop branches will remain open on Friday, 4 ft Jan. Announcing the arrival of Duty-Free Bally Shoes. Prices starting from $45.00 BALLY of Switzerland \mw.n> N X B IVI g The Shop With Wtel&ams ext**72 words
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Advertisement92 1974-01-02 7 Our bottle is both round and pointy. Some say our whisky is too. We put our whisky in a special shaped bottle. It's squarish, but rounded. Very handy when you want to grab a drink on a dark night. No mistakes. You know you've got hold of the Langs even92 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS AND SHOWBIZ
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Article, Illustration561 1974-01-02 8 ART BUCHWALD - ART BUCHWALD President Nixon is preparing to disclose that he and his wife will leave their home at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, to the American people. The house, known as the White House, is one of the largest in Washington, and is considered561 words
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Article473 1974-01-02 8 W. Drummond - PAKISTAN From W. Drummond Los Angeles Times Raja Trldiv Roy is the only member of the Pakistani cabinet who could get away with publishing a book of short stories about love affairs with foreign women. The amorous encounters from Karachi to Honolulu are all describedLos Angeles Times - 473 words
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350 1974-01-02 8 Ivor Davis - US. From Ivor Davis Tough guy Eddie Cannizzaro, who used to be the right arm of a Mafia boss, swears he has turned over a new leaf. In fact, say neighbours "he's a pussycat." But Cannizzaro, now 50, who says he's retired350 words
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543 1974-01-02 8 Jean Li - rap nil By Jean Li And so it's here! 1974 and the usual review of last year's nitty gritty of the music business. And I can't find a better word than SENSATIONAL to describe it. Indeed it was. No doubt the most talked about543 words
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Article799 1974-01-02 8 H. Krishnan - Big target set in fifth five-year plan INDIA From H.Krishnan United Press International By investing U5572,000 million in the next five years, the Indian Government planners hope to abolish poverty by 1985 from this country of more than half a billion people. They further hopeUnited Press International - 799 words
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221 1974-01-02 8 Vincent Buist - From Vincent Buist The Soviet Union Is designing a 370.0C0 ton planned series of superwith the aim of cutting in on the lucrative foreign currency chaiter market, as well as handling its own exports of crude. The decision to g". ahead with221 words
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Article, Illustration316 1974-01-02 8 Graham Eceles - From Graham Eceles Melbourne Herald It is hard to imagine roly-poly Harry Secombe ever being anything but just that. Secombe lovers and Secombe-haters everywhere have, for years, poked good-natured fun at the corpulent comedian's expansive figure. But times are changing and so is big Harry.Melbourne Herald - 316 words
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348 1974-01-02 8 The boys of the New Generation have learnt to bridge the generation gap after three months of playing to middle-aged audiences on board a ship. Nick Stravens (organist) James Beins, drummer), Edward Yong (bass), and Peter Gwee (lead guitar), are now recovering their shore348 words
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Article, Illustration364 1974-01-02 8 VIOLET OON - THEATRE BY VIOLET OON Jazz forms the theme of this month's Music for Everyone concert to be staged at the Victoria Theatre on Sunday at 5 p.m. The artists who will appear are the Simpliclus Cheong Trio, the Richard Ortega Quintet, guest artist Winston364 words
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Miscellaneous17 1974-01-02 8 SINGAPORE 1 (2) Top Of The World: Carpenters 2. (1) A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall: Brian Ferry17 words
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Miscellaneous134 1974-01-02 8 3 (4) Photojr a ph: Ringo Starr 4 (5) Sorrow: David Bowie 5 (6) Helen Wheels: Paul McCartney Wings 6 (3) Paper Roses: Marie Osmond 7 (7) The Most Beautiful Girl: Charlie Rich 8 (9) Merry X'mas: Slade 9 (8) When I Fall In Love: Donny Osmond 10 (10) Goodbye134 words
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TREND
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Article, Illustration232 1974-01-02 9 Now that a woman is faced with a ho d g e-podge of fashion styles with no discernable single fashion trend predominant yet, she can dress with confident individuality. Of course, whatever style is hottest on the the fashion scene, a woman who has any dress232 words
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938 1974-01-02 9 MARY LEE - MARY LEE A saltfish out Of the porridge is how I sometimes feel when I enter a ritzy place in a provincial town in middle America. The nightout to which I am referring was to have dinner and watch a local938 words
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381 1974-01-02 9 LU LIN - EATING IN LU LIN I could eat chicken rice every day! I love the flavour of the rice and the succulent and tender chicken. But I'll be darned if I know how the vendors cook it! And they aren't about to part381 words
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Article356 1974-01-02 9 A pretty little dinner plate and a large supply of cleansing creams and skin fresheners will be part of Caroline Oxton's kit when she joins a "Darkest Africa" expedition soon. Caroline, a 30-year-old brunette, will be one of nine women in a 140strong expeditionary force356 words
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Article241 1974-01-02 9 The Melbourne Herald Set a trap to catch a thief. In an emergency even a mousetrap will do, as Belgrade police demonstrated successfully recently. When Belgrade art dealer Marko Rlstlc, 57, complained to the police that banknotes kept on disappearing from a locked cash box inThe Melbourne Herald - 241 words
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FINANCE
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499 1974-01-02 9 New York, Wednesday Investors went away from the New York Stock Exchange with lighter wallets in 1973, and signs are this year might not be much better. The year produced a depressing array of statistics. The Dow Jones Industrial average slid 169.21 points.499 words
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138 1974-01-02 9 Country for UAC United Asbestos Cement (UAC) has acquired a five per cent stake in West Country Sendirian Berhad through the purchase of 1,950,003 $1 shares at par, paid in full by cash. UAC said that the basis for arriving at the138 words
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Article, Illustration280 1974-01-02 9 Mr. Choh Lian Pen?, has been appointed general manager of Esso Chemicals in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. He succeeds Mr. D.S. Lall. who will be leaving for Exxon Chemicals Co. Inc.. New York, where he will take up an appointment with the company's headquarters, Paramins department. Mr. Choh will280 words
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Article202 1974-01-02 9 OVERSEAS STOCK PRICES Closing prices at 11.30 ajn. (Australian time). AOD 09 12 Allstate 08 09 Amad 02 03 Aurora 08 16 Do opts 00ft 01 A ust Ant 12 14 Bamboo 01 04ft Beach 43 Bridge 14 15 Patrick 09ft 10 Cleveland 31 34 East met 00 07202 words
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325 1974-01-02 9 UPI New York, Wednesday The Conference Board, an independent business and economic research institution, said yesterday the government may have overestimated the petroleum shortage in the United States by as much as 1.3 million barrels per day. The board's energy information centre said itUPI - 325 words
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Article44 1974-01-02 9 Ayer Hitam Planting Syndicate has reported an unaudited pre-tax profit of $260,556 for the half-year ended September 1973 as against a loss of $32,091 previously. Company secretary, Mr T. Ramanathan, attributed the better results to improvement in production and maiketing conditions.44 words
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955 1974-01-02 10 Washington, Wednesday The tennis war is now five years old. The initials sometimes change, but the antagonists remain the same the Pros against the Amateurs. The Pros are the people who want to run professional tennis as a955 words
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Article, Illustration980 1974-01-02 10 But Clarke is carried off the pitch London, Wednesday The Leeds United machine rolled to an all-time record yesterday as they drew 1-1 at home with Tottenham Hotspur to advance their start of the season's unbeaten streak to 24 games. Shattering a standard establishedUPI radio picture - 980 words
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Article267 1974-01-02 10 Dir. 1 Arsenal 0 Newcastle 1 Coventry 1 Burnley 1 Derby 1 B'ham 1 Ipswich 3 Everton 0 Leeds 1 Spurs 1 L'pool 1 L'cester 1 Man. C. 0 Stoke 0 QPR 3 Man Utd 0 S field 1 Chelsea 2 West Ham 4 Norwich 2 Wolves 2267 words
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117 1974-01-02 10 Wellington, Wednesday Wellington led the New Zealand Plunket Shield cricket championship with 52 points after their third-round win oyer Otago yesterday. Canterbury, with a surprise win over Auckland, 4 moved into second place with 36 points and Auckland dropped to third place with 32.117 words
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Article, Illustration346 1974-01-02 11 By Blue Peter Picture House IV and Armful (A. Wadi) from trainer Colin Tulloh's stable were matched in a splendid trial at Bukit Timah this morning. Breaking from the 4f the pair steadily clapped on the pace to run the last 3f in 36. There was little346 words
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Article42 1974-01-02 11 Perth, Wednesday Two local horses beat top stayers from the Eastern States to carry off the Asloo,ooo Perth Cup at the Ascot race course yesterday. West Australan horse Allegation won from Kabooqi with the Victoria stayer Phar Ace third.42 words
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Article1334 1974-01-02 11 Y [SUE ROUNDUP By BLUE PETER Ipoh trainer Mansor Matban has entered a strong team of horses for the Singapore Turf Club January Meeting which begins on Saturday and should saddle his share of winners. Double Adios II goes over a bit of distance again and1,334 words
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Article, Illustration298 1974-01-02 11 By Scrutineer Auric Stable, whose horses won $207,550 in the 1973 season have their sight set on some of the rich classics and the owners title this season. They are going into the new racing season with a "new look" string, spearheaded by298 words
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412 1974-01-02 11 Sonny Yap - mm ARTS by Sonny Yap Chinese pugilists are now studying the possibility of staging a national tournament for all martial arts schools here. This dream project has been much talked about since the return of the national team from the recent Third South East412 words
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Article175 1974-01-02 11 Cape Town, Wednesday.—After starting the day on 4-47. Western Province staged a great ilghtback to total 249 all out and then grabbed five Transvaal second Innings wickets for 109 runs at the close of play on the second day of their "A" section Currie Cup175 words
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Article25 1974-01-02 11 London, Wednesday. Results of Rugby League matches: Division One Leigh 5 Castleford 5. Division Two Batley 7 Swinton 11; Bradford 50 Blackpool 3.25 words
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Article208 1974-01-02 11 Bombay, Wednesday.— The Indian Cricket Board of Control yesterday announced a 14-man party to tour Sri Lanka later this month. The team gives an indication of the selectors' thoughts for the Test series in England later this year. Absentees include the Moslem trio who208 words
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Article64 1974-01-02 11 Kltwe (Zambia), Wednesday. The MCC touring team were resuming their first innings against a Zamblan invitation XI yesterday '77 runs behind with five wickets down. After dismissing the Zamblan side on Monday for 158. they lost five wickets for 81 runs In reply. In Lusaka64 words
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Article41 1974-01-02 11 Hasting, Wednesday— Jan Timman, the 22-year-old Dutch Master, forged Into the lead in the Premier tournament at the Has ting's chess congress yesterday. Timman gained an impressive fifth round victory In 45 moves against the Yugoslav Grandmaster Svetozar Oligoric.41 words
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Article22 1974-01-02 11 New York, Wednesday —Buffalo Sabres beat Red Wings 5-3 In Detroit last night in the only national ice hockey match.22 words
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Article375 1974-01-02 11 Melbourne, Wednesday Nine years ago veteran Australian tennis coach Vic Edwards predicted that 1974 would be Evonne Goolagong's year. The new year was but a few hours old when the bouncy 22-year-old Aboriginal champion smashed her way through American Chris Evert to win her first375 words
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Article129 1974-01-02 12 TODAY Is Wednesday. January 2, the second day of 1974 with 363 to follow. THE MOON Is between its first quarter and full phase. THE MORNING STAR Is Mercury. THE EVENING STARS are Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. Those born on this date are under the sign of Capricorn. British129 words
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Article41 1974-01-02 12 AH FOOK: I don't blame RTS for not wishing viewers a Happy New Year yesterday. Perhaps there is nothing to be happy about. MEI LIN: Stop being so pessimistic. There's always a silver lining on the dark clouds.41 words
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Miscellaneous834 1974-01-02 12 SINGAPORE S 3.H OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by TUMP LAN MINGGU. A magazine series presented in Malay JJK DIARY OF EVENTS (M) 3.30 LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDOURED THING: Daytime serial on the trials and tribulations of three families In San Francisco. 3.50 PERSEMBAHAN KU: A light musical programme featuring Rashld834 words
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Miscellaneous723 1974-01-02 12 A C Y M /X One belle appears on this pace every week from Monday to Friday. Cut alone the dotted line and keep today's belle with yon. When you have got the five belles of the week on Friday you must get Saturday's New Nation which will carry an723 words
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Miscellaneous1348 1974-01-02 12 c AT THE CINEMA with EDGAR KOH BEDKNOBS AND BROOMSTICKS: From Walt Disney Productions, a musical fantasy starring Angela Lansbury as an amateur witch In quest of a magical spell. Three Cockney waifs and a quack professor Join her In one zany adventure after another Including a trip to the1,348 words
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