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Title Section23 1974-01-08 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Tuesday evening, January 8, 1974 No. 917 Price 20 cents M C. (P) 20/74 NEWNATION SINGAPORE TUESDAY JANUARY 8, 197423 words
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168 1974-01-08 1 Reuter, UPI Ankara, Tuesday Two trains collided head-on near a suburban station in Adana last night, killing at least 16 people and seriously injuring 36. Four hours alter the crash rescuers were still struggling to free bodies from the smoking wreckage strewn alongReuter, UPI - 168 words
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Article305 1974-01-08 1 Sunny Wee - Five businessmen suspected of bookmaking at the course By Sunny Wee Five businessmen including a race horse owner have been stripped of their membership of the Singapore Turf Club for involvement in bookmaking activities. They were refused renewal of their membership at the end of305 words
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Article, Illustration104 1974-01-08 1 Wee Beng Huat - By Wee Beng Huat This warning is strictly for the living The picture was taken at the Bldadari cemetery yesterday. It is one of the many signs that are standing among the dead. This is proof that where the Keep Singapore Clean campaign is concerned,Picture by Wee Beng Huat - 104 words
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Article29 1974-01-08 1 London, Tuesday British manufacturers yesterday claimed a breakthrough with development of a "superplastic" aluminium alloy which can slash the cost of producing a wide range of components.29 words
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Article313 1974-01-08 1 Pressure from US London Tuesday The Arab oil embargo against the United States and the Netherlands and curbs of crude shipments to other countries may be lifted by next month, oil industry sources said yesterday. Alternatively, the embargo may be quietly allowed to "peter313 words
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Article54 1974-01-08 1 London. Tuesday A crew member of the British yacht Great Britain n has been swept overboard and is presumed dead. Whitbread roundthe world yacht race officials in Portsmouth said last night. The race organisers said the man lost was Pte. Bernard Hoskins, one of the crew of54 words
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Article29 1974-01-08 1 New York, Tuesday A burglar apparently using a passkey entered the hotel room of singer Patti Page and stole US$3,BlO ($8,890) worth of watchcs and jewelry.29 words
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Article31 1974-01-08 1 Washington, Tuesday. —A second rare molecule found only between the stars In the Milky Way Galaxy has been discovered in the rapidly dimming comet Kohoutek. the Space Agency reported.31 words
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Article139 1974-01-08 1 Two motorcyclists died on the roads within nine hours of each other yesterday, bringing the accident death toll so far this year to seven. The latest victim was a 21-year-old labourer, Toh Lim Hwang, who was found dead on a grass verge in Chua139 words
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Article, Illustration364 1974-01-08 1 Reuter London, Tuesday Tne para-military guard on London's Heathrow Airport was stated in thp was siageci in me light of increased extremist activity and because of the large number Of important Jews and Arabs traveiling in and out of London at present, H security sources hereReuter; UPI radio picture - 364 words
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377 1974-01-08 1 Jerusalem, Tuesday Another whirlwind visit to the Middle East by United States Secretary of Sate Dr. Henry Kissinger is expected soon to pave the way for further progress in the Geneva peace talks, a senior Israeli official said here last night. He377 words
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384 1974-01-08 1 'Don't force the customers' warning Washington, Tuesday Mr. William Saxbe, the new US AttorneyGeneral, said the government "stands ready to take civil or criminal action" against petrol station operators who require customers to buy other goods to obtain petrol. "The American people are384 words
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Article82 1974-01-08 1 In dull trading, prices were fairly steady on the Stock Exchange of Singapore for the first 45 minutes this morning. BUSINESS DONE: City Development (2) 1.83, (3) 1.82. Singapore Land CI) 2.65. United Overseas Bank (3 5.05, (2 5.00. United Engineers (1) 3.10. National Industries (1) 1.24.82 words
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Article43 1974-01-08 1 London, Tuesday Two London men were Jailed for Ave years each here yesterday on charges of forging thousands of US$5O notes. The counterfeit currency was found in a house and garden shed In the London suburb of Bromley last July.43 words
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Article13 1974-01-08 1 Police reported 102 accidents yesterday. Eight were serious and two fatal.13 words
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Article32 1974-01-08 1 Washington. Tuesday The Pentagon said yesterday the Federal Energy Office had approved a 2 per cent increase in the military's fuel consumption during the next three months.32 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement104 1974-01-08 1 NISiSiN An electronic flash unit for your pocket instamatic Ves, you can do away with cumbersome flash cubes. With an electronic flash unit you never run out of lighting. You also don't have to worry about changing cubes and miss out on interesting candid shots. Nissin electronic flash units are104 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous16 1974-01-08 1 Forecast Singapore's weather forecast for today from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.—lsolated showers in late afternoon.16 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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161 1974-01-08 2 iiore than 1000 people will take part in a 2±-hour Chlngay ffcocesslon on Jan. 24 at 9 a.m. as part of j£te Chinese New Year rielebrations. V -A spokesman for the Peo p 1 e's Association, "which is organising the procession with161 words
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Article271 1974-01-08 2 117 m gallons a day Singaporeans consumed an average of 116.9 million gallons of water dally last year, according to statistics from the Public Utilities Board. This is an increase over the average daily consumption of 113.8 million gallons in 1972. The average daily271 words
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313 1974-01-08 2 Million tonnes of cargo handled Cargo handled at the Port of Singapore Authority's East Lagoon container port has shot past the one million tonne mark. This according to a PSA statement yesterday was achieved within the first 10 months of 1973. A total313 words
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Article, Illustration148 1974-01-08 2 This gaping eightfeet long crack in a concrete Port of Sing a p or e Authority wharf at Keppel Harbour was caused by a 55.000-ton container vessel over the weekend. The ship, Bremen Express, was sailing into the wharf on Saturday night when it missed its148 words
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Article43 1974-01-08 2 The Singapore AntlNarcotlcs Association and the Spastlcs Children Association of Singapore were richer by $1514 each yesterday. The money proceeds from the official opening of the Starbowl Bowling Centre in Peace Centre was donated by the management of Starbowl.43 words
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Article22 1974-01-08 2 The National Productivity Board will conduct a course on Quality Control at Its Jurong premises from Monday until Jan. IS.22 words
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Article44 1974-01-08 2 Mr. C. C. Kee has been elected chairman of the new council of the Ngee Ann Technical College for the third successive term. Mr. Lee Hiok Siang and Mr. Llm Kee Ming are the new first and second deputy chairmen respectively.44 words
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129 1974-01-08 3 The energy conservation campaign has gathered momentum with increasing cooperation from the public over the past two weeks. According to PUB sources, there have been no more complaints from the public about brightly lit advertisement signboards and other forms of power wastage over the past129 words
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Article33 1974-01-08 3 The National Library Central Young People's Service will organise a Chinese forum on Youth Participation in Voluntary Social Service, at its meeting room on Saturday at 2.30 p.m. Admission is free.33 words
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Article, Illustration373 1974-01-08 3 Bharathi Mohan - This farm family gets cooking gas for free —from the pigs By Bharathi Mohan This farmer is not in the least bothered about the world's energy crisis. He is getting his cooking gas free from his pigs. Mr. Steven Hay, a properietor ofPictures by Chua Peng Tee - 373 words
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Article28 1974-01-08 3 Mr. C. W. Couch, general manager of Esso, will speak on Energy Crisis at a Rotary Club of SingaDore meetinz at the Mandarin Hotel tomorrow.28 words
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Article31 1974-01-08 3 The Singapore Industrial Labour Organisation has won the right to represent 400 workers from two companies Warmald International and Foster Electronic. SILO now has 211 branches and 50,700 members.31 words
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Article21 1974-01-08 3 The Singapore Stamp Club will hold Its monthly auction and meeting at the Singapore Cricket Club today at 5.30 p.m.21 words
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Article399 1974-01-08 3 Abby Tan - In just six weeks By Abby Tan Prices of locally manufactured cooking oil shot up by 50 per cent over the past six weeks and canned foods from China are five to 20 per cent dearer. Fitzpatrick's Supermarket In Orchard Road said It is selling399 words
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Article250 1974-01-08 3 The consumer price index for food soared to an all-time high of 178.3 points last October, according to the latest issue of the Government's Monthly Digest of Statistics. This Is an increase of six points over the previous month's figure. The biggest jump occurred for250 words
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191 1974-01-08 3 A collection of 400 rare Persian carpets worth $2 million will be on show at the Singapore Hilton's Grand Ballroom from Feb. 5 to 8. Staging the exhibition is Mr. Zephyr Amir, sole groprletor of Oriental arpet Palace, an expert on Persian carpets191 words
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Article72 1974-01-08 3 Mrs. Lucia De Cardona, wife of the Italian Ambassador to Singapore, yesterday presented a cheque for $8,500 to the Oral School for the Deaf. Mother Provincial Carla Manzonl, supervisor of the School who received the cheque on behalf of the School, said the money will be used72 words
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Article45 1974-01-08 3 The National Museum will screen a film, How Musical Are You, at lti lecture hall in Stamford Road, at 7.30 pjn. tomorrow. Admission is free. The film will featura Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic Orchestra In a musical quiz concert.45 words
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300 1974-01-08 3 Call to ITB The Industrial Training Board should ensure that foreign companies carry out their overseas training programmes promised to workers. This was one of the suggestions made in a report by a industrial training observation group from Singapore which visited Japan recently300 words
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Article45 1974-01-08 3 Artist Khoo Sui-Ho will hold an exhibition of his paintings at the Alpha Oallery in Alexandra Avenue from Saturday to Jan. 22. The Malaysian High Commissioner in Singapore, Datuk Abdullah bin All, will open the. exhibition on Friday at 7 p.m. r45 words
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Article37 1974-01-08 3 The Postal Services Department has urged the public to post their mail early for the Chinese New Year. P All greeting cards for local delivery should be posted not later than Jan. 16.37 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous400 1974-01-08 2 Poser No. 174 Last Thursday's poser showed a scene from The Deserter. The first 10 correct entries opened by the Editor yesterday evening were from: Miss Lee Yoke Ylng (book-keep-er), of 27 Jalan Dermawan; Mr. Willie Wee Tlong Chuan (shipping assistant), of 39 Seraya Crescent; Miss Lynne Gek Hong Wee400 words
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Miscellaneous274 1974-01-08 2 NEW NATION CROSSWORD ACBOBS 1 A humane gp. 5 Film 9 One of the Lewises. 14 Winnie's epithet. 15 Admirable. 16 Men of the road. 17 Tributary of the Po. 18 Stadium In Miami. 20 TVs Ironside. 22 Letter. 23 Blossoms. 24 Slghters. 26 Romps. 29 Chat: COUoq. 31 Aromas.274 words
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Advertisement118 1974-01-08 3 To help you come up smiling the morning after the night before Too much drink and too little sleep, and you might wake up feeling awful. Be smart. Take one or two Alka-Seltzer tablets dissolved in water before you go to bed. Or after you wake up. It will help118 words
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Advertisement107 1974-01-08 3 MS '2s X *K"S i m x'i m :m K -V V f v Hfe Old England Give the newest thing on the fashion scene this New Year. Give Old England, the stylish 17 jewel Swiss watches that are as smart and modern as they are dependable. Surprise someone with107 words
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IN PERSON AND BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration669 1974-01-08 4 Jennifer Schoon - BERSILAT EXPERT GIVES DEMONSTRATION M PERSON Conducted by Jennifer Schoon JUMPING over a high chair or falling from a bicycle doesn't necessarily land you with a broken arm and loads of sticky plaster not if you know the art of breaking a fall. And knowing669 words
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Article, Illustration550 1974-01-08 4 Anthony Goodman - No central campus or award of degrees From Anthony Goodman Reuter UNITED NATIONS A United Nations university, which has no central campus and will award no degrees, becomes a reality later this year with the opening of its main building in Tokyo. FirstReuter - 550 words
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928 1974-01-08 4 Philip McCombs - From Philip McCombs The Washington Post VIETNAM A widespread system of international smuggling centring at Hatlen, a seaport town near the Cambodian border Is apparently supplying food and other necessities to communist troops fighting the Lon Nol regime. The smuggling Involves thousands ofThe Washington Post - 928 words
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Advertisement7 1974-01-08 4 WITH A SMILING WATCH S PORE PRICE7 words
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WORLD NEWS
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222 1974-01-08 5 Reuter Belfast, Tuesday—Mr. Brian Faulkner yesterday resigned as leader of the Protestant Unionist Party, apparently further weakening hopes of a new political deal fr.r Northern Ireland. But Mr. Faulkner, one of the province's most agile and resilient politicians. decided to carry on as chiefReuter - 222 words
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Article29 1974-01-08 5 Washington, Tuesday The Lebanese government has approved President Nixon's selection of Mr. McMurtrie Godley to be US Ambassador in Beirut, a State Department spoke sman said yesterday.29 words
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373 1974-01-08 5 Cambodia air link may be cut United Press International Phnom Penh, Tuesday Heavy fighting flared yesterday in an area just north of Phnom Penh's Pochentong Airport, threatening to cut off Cambodia's only international air link. And on Highway Four, government troops reopened the roadUnited Press International - 373 words
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246 1974-01-08 5 The New Nation Belle of the Week contest offers winners big, bip prizes every week. Let us take a look at what you can win in the BELLE OF THE WEEK contest. The reader who sends in the entry that comes closest246 words
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293 1974-01-08 5 Tanaka's wish —lasting Middle East peace United Press International Manila, Tuesday. Japanese Prime Minister Mr. Kakuei Tanaka said last night Japan earnestly wishes that a lasting settlement will come to the Middle East in the interest of world peace and prosperity. Mr. Tanaka said at a state banquet given inUnited Press International - 293 words
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237 1974-01-08 5 Bangkok. Tues—Senior government representatives from 26 countries linked by the United Nations Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East (Ecafe) met here yesterday to consider world economic trends and the energy crisis. In his opening statement to the 17th session of237 words
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Article303 1974-01-08 5 Court ruling sought Reuter Washington, Tuesday New moves in the Watergate affair were under way yesterday with the Senate Watergate Committee going to court to press another line of attack to overcome President Nixon's new hard line on parting with tapes and documents. The battlefieldReuter - 303 words
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Article58 1974-01-08 5 London, Tuesday— Lord Jelllcoe, who resigned from the government In Britain's sex scandal last May. has been given a top Job In prlsc.n reform. The 55-year-old peer, who quit as leader of the House of Lords after admitting associations with prostitutes, was named yesterday as leader58 words
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191 1974-01-08 5 Reuter Amman, Tuesday Ugandan President Idl Amin, who is now visiting Saudi Arabia after a pilgrimage to Mecca, has proposed that King Faisal be designated "a leader of Muslims," according to the Saudi Radio. It quoted President Amin as saying in an InterviewReuter - 191 words
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Article, Illustration53 1974-01-08 5 President Marcos confers the Ancient Order of Sikatuna, rank of king, on Japanese Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka in a brief ceremony at the Malacanang Palace yesterday. Beside the two leaders are Mrs. 1 m e 1 d a Marcos (left) and Mr. Tanaka's daughter, Mikako. UPI til/t4aivAUPI radio picture - 53 words
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274 1974-01-08 5 United Press International London, Tuesday Coal miners and railroad train drivers yesterday demanded a tightening of their weeks-long slowdown stranglehold on Britain's crisis stricken economy. It has crippled industry, forced the Government to proclaim a state of emergency and to put Industry on aUnited Press International - 274 words
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Advertisement106 1974-01-08 5 JShaw Carpus Shawcord Shawplush Gaytwist Toro Yasmin Hoy land Tahiti Nomad Gateway Minaret many others. Fill the luxury of wall-to-wall carpeting with a unique difference. ■f." V V iU Sole Agent: Modern Interiors (Pte) Ltd. 142 Market Street. Multi-Storev Car Park Building, Singapore Tel ***** 8. *****. Distributors: Mobtln Inttriors106 words
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Advertisement631 1974-01-08 5 The best automatic yon can bay is also the hardest to get. It's almost a.M'omatic that the best takes longer to make. Most likely because the concentration is on making it right rather than making it fast. And that's precisely the reason the Miracord 770H and 50H Mark II are631 words
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OPINION
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Article536 1974-01-08 6 It would not be easy to find faults with the objectives of Repelita 11, Indonesia's second five-year plan for 1974-79. As Resident Suharto explained to the House of Representatives on Monday, the plan aims not oply at building the economic infrastructure of Indonesia, but also at536 words
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Article77 1974-01-08 6 'WHISPERS' by ispy No wonder they say the dog is a man's best friend. I've just been told of the dog which refused to eat for two consecutive days after its master's death. On the third day someone decided to put a strip of white mourning cloth77 words
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Article, Illustration1176 1974-01-08 6 Gerald de Cruz - Much has been said of the apathy of Singaporeans and their frequent failure to respond to appeals for help. When a Police inspector was shot down in the street in broad daylight last year, none of the eyewitnesses torned up to help the Police in1,176 words
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636 1974-01-08 6 Joseph Ho - By Joseph Ho Reuter Ail signs are pointing to a higher cost of living in this British crown colony of four and half million people directly attributable to the current world-wide fuel shortage. Consumers have already been landed with a 13-7 per cent riseReuter - 636 words
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800 1974-01-08 6 Philip A. McCombs - By I Philip A. McCombs Washington Post Although Hanoi has apparently decided against a major offensive in the south for the next six months, it may then turn to a major offensive if it finds progress toward victory slow. American Hanoiwatchers here areWashington Post - 800 words
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807 1974-01-08 6 WORLD COMMENT EXCERPTS FROM EDITORIALS The Japan Times The dawn of a New Year here is like setting out on a fresh adventure. There is a feeling of anticipation In the air of the hopes and challenges that lie ahead. It Is theThe Japan Times - 807 words
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Advertisement77 1974-01-08 6 ELECTROLUX Model 148 with the unique' MAGNADOR' feature-for more effective sealing > You're looking at a refrigerator that: provides more effective cooling than other refrigerators maintains constant temperature level so food stays fresher, longer incurs less power costs because of super cooling stores up to 13 lbs of food in77 words
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Miscellaneous32 1974-01-08 6 Vc m>. 'Z**c ft *f>t& W m m k i m 2 CARS J \V2& t > *Mk>* '*»»--'"i> > X J'ifl \\'>r y »li wsafflces ALL DRESSED UP AND NO PLACE TO GO!32 words
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SPECIAL FEATURE
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Article, Illustration137 1974-01-08 7 SONNY YAP - CONCLUDING THE SERIES By SONNY YAP In a major blackout Singaporeans must remain calm and confident. Do not get hysterical instead search for help. But that does not mean finding a strongman with a crowbar who will prise open lift doors. Nor does it137 words
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721 1974-01-08 7 PAKIR SINGH - PAKIR SINGH The two power failures in Singapore last week brought to mind the horrifying blackout which hit New York in Nov. 1965. The report on the blackout desperately sought to bring out the magnitude of the disaster. It read: "The greatest power721 words
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545 1974-01-08 7 Tom Lambert - By Tom Lambert Los Angeles Times Britain's nuclear power generating plans have touched off a brisk argument about the safety of an American patterned reactor some British officials want to use to produce more electricity in England. The argument has aroused considerable interestLos Angeles Times - 545 words
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966 1974-01-08 7 THE NEXT TIME YOU ARE TRAPPED IN A LIFT... Imagine your self In a lift no bigger than a bathroom whizzing you up to your flat on the 18th floor. Suddenly, there is a Jerk, the power lines go dead and the lights fizzle966 words
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Advertisement43 1974-01-08 7 Our new menu is m-m-magnifique! Come and see for yourself, luncn or dinner OUR LUNCH SPECIALS MONDAY Steak and Kidney Pie $500 TUESDAY Haricot Oxtail $450 WEDNESDAY Pilau and Chicken Curry $5 00 THURSDAY Irish Stew $450 FRIDAY Fish Molly $4 50 HOTEL43 words
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Advertisement90 1974-01-08 7 I* B TWAs flying again. Every week we haveJ thousands of seats to! America Europe.la' Once again, TWA has over 70,000 seats every day If you had to make reservations with another going to 36 U.S. cities, Europe and across the Pacific. airline, don't worry. We'll make any changes you90 words
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I SHOPPING I
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Article, Illustration534 1974-01-08 8 Getting the best buys in clothes is becoming a big headache for most fashion conscious Singaporeans. Like most other items, prices of clothes have gone almost above our means. Though there are now more textile shops, tailors and boutiques with a wider range of products.534 words
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Advertisement351 1974-01-08 8 W/ MkM Make your New Year wishes te22SSsfl| more special this year. Give MHr Evergreen Korean Ginseng and your friends will know V® 5 vou wish them good health H and longevity. The old man I symbol of longevity on the box will remind them that people through the ages351 words
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Advertisement203 1974-01-08 8 Beautify Your Home Jeson General Construction has a wide selection of MARBLES TERAZZO MOSAIC GLAZED WALL TILES CARPETS CURTAINS and WALL PAPERS Beautiful and Economical. Free consultation apd measurement All inquiries welcomed. it tz No. 10 Cairnhill Road, (Next to Cairnhill Steak House) Singapore 9. Tel: *****9. UNIVERSAL PHOTO MATERIAL203 words
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Advertisement112 1974-01-08 8 ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE SANTRONIC 100 D Electronic Calculator 10-Digit Desktop with Percentage Key 56 Price iGrten tub* display ►Multiplication Key Percentage Key Constant Key Division JCey Minus/Equal Key Clear Entry Key •Clear Key -Plus/Equal Key SIX YOKE TRADERS 407, North Bridge Rood, Singapore, 7. Tel: *****/*****. rm M F2 i¥ MB112 words
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Advertisement179 1974-01-08 8 AUDIO EXHIBITION 1974 Jan. 12 th, 2.00 p.m. -7p.m. 13 th—l 9 th, 11.30a.m.-7 p.m. at the Exhibition Lobby of UIC Building. Sponsored By:- rim RECORD 1 THE RECORD LIBRARY FOR COMFORT, STYLE QUALITY CANE FURNITURE DESIGNED SPECIALLY FOR HOMES, OFFICES AND HOTELS WE WELCOME MADE TO ORDER FURNITURE MING179 words
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Advertisement166 1974-01-08 8 2 everywhere far every flam TOP 852/ANSBACH. VERY EASY LAYING. NYLON-TUFTED-LOOP-PILE. FOAM-BACKED CARPETING. AVAILABLE EX-STOCK. 6 DIFFERENT COLOURS EXTREMELY FAVOURABLE PRICES FOR THIS RANGE. QURESHI'S CARPETS (S) PTE. LTD. 35/37 ORCHARD ROAD. SINGAPORE 9, TEL *****& *****3 d V t r El f ft r t e? m <3= *X.166 words
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TREND
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Article, Illustration1089 1974-01-08 9 BETTY L. KHOO - CASUAL BUT FIRM—THE NEW TECHNIQUE USED BY TODAY'S EXECUTIVES BETTY L. KHOO "Hello Monica, this is Francis here." No, Francis is not one of Monica's boyfriends. He is Monica's boss and owner and manager of Top Gear Associates. That tvet/y1,089 words
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Article312 1974-01-08 9 The Melbourne Herald Newly-weds Barry and Jane Edmonston reckon their love affair has been pure D. H. Lawrence and so do the villagers in the rolling Hurst country of Kent. They call Barry "Lady Chatterley's Lover" and that is understandable. He was the gamekeeper on theThe Melbourne Herald - 312 words
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Article215 1974-01-08 9 The Melbourne Herald The public relations executive was a front man in more ways than one. He liked welideveloped women. But the girl he was thinking of getting engaged to breasted the tape at only 32 inches. Enlarging his thoughts, he told her: "If you haveThe Melbourne Herald - 215 words
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Article, Illustration393 1974-01-08 9 JEANINE SINISCAL - Today New Nation introduces a new weekly series aimed at helping yon to keep In Shape and In Good Health through specially designed exercises. And, taking you through your paces is Jeanine Siniscal, a trained physical instructress and modeL So rirls,393 words
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Article105 1974-01-08 9 Melbourne Herald "Trendy Wendles and Wearcie Beardlcs" have been blamed for the growing number of children who can neither read, write or count. Mr. Alec Court a Norwich schoolmaster told a conference that these type of educationalists were "to busy telling us that we are all wrongMelbourne Herald - 105 words
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FINANCE
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385 1974-01-08 9 Lee Yew Meng - COMPANY PROFILE By Lee Yew Meng Wilkinson Process Rubber stood out among the ranks of the other small listed companies to which it belongs, through its excellent record of profit and growth. Incorporated way back In 1931. Wilkinson's Dretax Droflt has more than385 words
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OVERSEAS STOCK EXCHANGE PRICES
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Article343 1974-01-08 9 Prices moved indecisively In moderate trading on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday. The Dow Jones industrial average, as much as seven points lower in the morning, strengthened a bit and was 3.39 lower at 876.84 shortly before the close. S3me blue chip selling was to be expected,343 words
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Article208 1974-01-08 9 Closing prices at 11.30 a.m. (Australian time). AOD 13 14 Allstate 08 09 Amad 02 03} Aurora 08 nil Do Opts 00i 01 Aust Ant Nil 14 Bamboo 01 044 Beach Nil 45 Bridge IS 18 Cleveland 31 33 Eastmet 07 08 tncjeavour 13 14 Fiind 20C Opts OS208 words
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Article192 1974-01-08 9 Closing prices (In francs) yesterday. Paribas, 184 +1.50 Indochtne 195.10 —.40 Poncier 375.10 +10.30 Prlntemps 103 +1.50 CGE 420 —5 Bull 49 90 .90 Ho>al Dutch 172 +4.10 Mlchelin 1184 +35 Thomson 202.60 +2.10 Rhone 141.30 +3.90 Air 260 +11.50 BSN 1050 4-58 Philips 61.50 +.70 Suez 282 +6192 words
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Article154 1974-01-08 9 The post holiday Tokyo Stock Market sagged moderately yesterday with the DowJc.nes average dipping below the Yen 4,200 level. The main dampers were the further decline in the Yen's value of the money market here and a spate of offers to sell Telkoku Oil shares after the company reportedly154 words
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Article83 1974-01-08 9 This service Is from the Union Bank of Switzerland. Closing prices (In francs) on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday. UBS 3545 —15 SBC 3270 —20 Credit Suisse 3165 —35 Swissair B. 505 5 Swiss Reinsur. 2140 Wlnterthur B. 1805 —24 Zurich Insur. 6570 —80 Juvena B. 1925 —15 Nestle83 words
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Article36 1974-01-08 9 The Dow Jones closing stock averages on the New York Exchange were: 30 industrials 877.92 (off 3.38), 20 transport 200.98 (off 3 52), 15 utilities 94.61 (up 0.57) and 65 stocks 281.72 (off 1.69).36 words
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152 1974-01-08 9 United Press International Tokyo, Tuesday The defacto devaluation of the yen was good news for other Asian businessmen yesterday, even though the increased profits will be at Japan's expense. The Bank of Japan let the level of the yen fall to almost 300 perUnited Press International - 152 words
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Article, Illustration81 1974-01-08 9 Shares c!osed barely steady on the tock Exchange of S.ngapore yesterday. Opening on an uneasy but quiet note, the market turned easier in sluggish trading and finished selectively steady. Mainly in small- lots, a totel of 1.6 Million shares va'ued af $4.5 million were traded yesterday compared with81 words
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Advertisement55 1974-01-08 9 SUPA-SAVECENTRE PRE-CHINESE NEW YEAR 1 Lower Ground Floor LIAT TOWERS 2 Fourth Floor SPECIALISTS SHOPPING CENTRE 3 First Floor THE GALLERY Straits Trading Building «"> MEMORIN X 9 MADE IN GERMANY #Rkb daprawion. gtddina* «ght. blackout and gives you dear thinking. £ls a natural protein preparation for nourishing th« brain55 words
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Advertisement137 1974-01-08 9 FLAWLESS FINISH London York Pans Sydney Elizabeth Arden introduces the first personalized Sponge On Cream Make up. You command the coverage, you control the finish because you damp-sponge it on. Glamorously rich or naturally light the flawless finish you choose will last and last.. This, then, is the new moisture137 words
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SPORTS
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Article, Illustration1307 1974-01-08 10 Jeffrey Low - Clubs call for 'improve local football' emergency meeting SOCCER SCENE U.. I~U—.. I by, Jeffrey Low The 1974 Division One league looks like it's heading for chaos before the season has even started. In an expected move, 'one long overdue, TamBines Rovers have taken le initiative1,307 words
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Article, Illustration834 1974-01-08 10 Choon Hock is their best bet Defence, with their second string players, staked strong claims for the first Civil Service individual title on the opening night of their badminton championships at linden Drive. SAFSA player, Lim Choon Hock, set the winning trend when he powered his834 words
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Article71 1974-01-08 10 Hastings, Tuesday 8 o v 1 e t Grandmaster Gennadi Kuzmln took the lead in the premier chess tournament yesterday after winning an adjourned game against England's Michael Stean. In two other games adjourned from round 10 Laszlo Szabo (Hungary) beat Anthony Miles (England) and Pal71 words
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Article111 1974-01-08 10 London, Tuesday—The English Football Association yesterday gave permission for clubs to switch their fourth round ties in the English FA Cup from Saturday, January 28, to the following Sunday or Monday if they wished to do so. The decision will only apply If the three-day working week111 words
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Article313 1974-01-08 10 Sydney, Tuesday Rain washed out the third day's play in the opening cricket Test here yesterday to mar New Zealand's hopes of gaining their first ever full Test victory over Australia. On Sunday, the New Zealanders had gained a first Innings lead of 160. The313 words
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Article127 1974-01-08 10 Sao Paulo. Tuesday Emerson Flttlpaldi, Brazil's former Grand Prix world champion, yesterday wound up a three-day test of his new MaClaren car highly satisfied with the results. The Brazilian, hampered by shortage of petrol after the National Petroleum Council refused to distribute highoctane fuel for racing, drove127 words
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Article, Illustration438 1974-01-08 11 Scarlet Mandarin set the pace, leading past the 4f and Into the straight from La Crepone. Queen's Counsel and Minex were well up. Queen's Counsel challenged a furlong out but Scarlet Mandarin ran on gamely to win by a nose. Minex finished438 words
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Article141 1974-01-08 11 Basseterre. (St. Kitts), Tuesday—Barbados' wicketkeeper batsman. David Murray, who toured England last sum-. mer with the West Indies, featured in a 116run fourth wicket partnership with veteran Peter Lashlev to steer his team out of trouble against the Combined Islands In their Shell Shield match yesterday. At141 words
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Article350 1974-01-08 11 London, Tuesday Anybody willing to bet that Haiti will win this year's World Cup soccer championship can pick up some tidy odds from Britain's biggest bookies. Ladbroke's and William Hill's organisation yesterday ranked Haiti at the bottom of the World Cup odds table. Ladbroke's350 words
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Article160 1974-01-08 11 Buenos Aires, Tuesday A spokesman for the Argentine Lawn Tennis Association yes t e r day said it was most unlikely that Argentina would play their scheduled Davis Cup tie against South Africa. The two sides are due to meet here in the semi-finals of the160 words
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Article82 1974-01-08 11 Leeds, Tuesday The first round draw of tht Rugby league Challenge Cup, to be played on February 2. was made here last night as: Castleford v Bradford Northern; Hull Hull Kingston Rovers; Leigh Klgpaz (amateur); Barrow v Featherwstone Rovers; Rochdale Hornets v Halifax; Lock Lane v Wlgan;82 words
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Article220 1974-01-08 11 By Blue Peter Rousseau's Star did an impressive workout at Bukit Timah this morning. With visiting Jockey Darby McCarthy up the four-year-old by Comet ran 3f in 39. finishing with quite a bit in hand. Rousseau's Star showed promise at Kuala Lumpur last November when he finished220 words
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Article174 1974-01-08 11 New York. Tuesday. The Phoenix Suns lost to the Chicago Bulls 120-116 in extra time on Sunday afternoon In a Nationally televised basketball contest. The loss to the Bulls hurt since the Suns could have won In regulation time if not for a Phoenix player174 words
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Article205 1974-01-08 11 Pebble Beach, Tuesday A persistent rain yesterday forced the cancellation of the final round of the US$lB5,OOO Bing Crosby national Pro-Am and Johnny Miller was declared the winner with a 54-hole score of 10-under par--208. Earlier PGA official* postponed the final round until today, but205 words
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Article45 1974-01-08 11 London, Tuesday. The draw for the European zone of the 1074-75 Über Cup women's badminton team competition was announced yesterday. First round: West Germany v Scotland; Netherlands v Sweden. Second round: West Germany or Scotland v Denmark; Netherlandi or Sweden v England.45 words
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Article176 1974-01-08 12 TODAY Is Tuesday, January 8, the eighth day of 1974 with 357 to follow. THE MOON is full. 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. James Longstreet, confederate general in the176 words
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Article49 1974-01-08 12 AH FOOK: Mr. Nixon seems to change his mind pretty quickly. One day he is willing to hand over the tapes and another day he is saying "no." MEI LIN: His humming may not be very good. He probably does not want the world to hear it.49 words
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Miscellaneous963 1974-01-08 12 SINGAPORE S 3.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by IN AND AROUND: A magazine series presented in English 3.30 DIARY OF EVENTS <E) 3.35 LOVE IS A MANY splendoured THING: Daytime serial on the trials and tribulations of three families in San Francisco. 3.55 OUR MUSIC MAKERS: A light musical programme featuring963 words
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Miscellaneous358 1974-01-08 12 i —r ,.cv H i rfcn TRIFFINY SONG is today's Belle of the Week (Tuesday, Jan. 8, 1974). A secretary in an oil company, Triffiny is fond of dancing,modelling and travelling. Picture by NIK KASMANI. BELLS One belle appears on this pace every week from Monday to Friday. Cut alone358 words
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Miscellaneous1323 1974-01-08 12 AT THE CINEMA with EDGAR KOH BEDKNOBS AND B BOOMS TICKS: 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 processor join her in one zany adventure after another including a trip to1,323 words
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Miscellaneous422 1974-01-08 12 LUCKY STAR IF ITS YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you have been gifted with exr cellent judgment and an alert, keen mind that makes It possible for > you to discriminate both easily and accurately between good and 111. between that which is fair and that which mocks the notion of422 words
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