New Nation, 9 January 1974
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Title Section22 1974-01-09 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Wednesday evening, January 9, 1974 NO. 918 Price 20 cents M.C. (P) 20/74 NEWNATION SINCAPORE WEDNESDAY JANUARY 9. 197422 words
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Article249 1974-01-09 1 Sunny Wee - Oil firms to see the government for approval By Sunny Wee Singapore's motorists can expect to pay $4 for a gallon of premium grade petrol soonIt is understood that the oil companies would be seeking Government approval for the $1.36 increase. The present price249 words
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Article152 1974-01-09 1 Reuter San Clemente, Wednesday President Nixon is considering proposing an international conference of major oil-consuming countries to co-ordinate policies to deal with the fuel shortage, the White House said yesterday. Mr. Nixon's aim is to bring about an international dialogue on longterm energy problemsReuter - 152 words
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Article, Illustration357 1974-01-09 1 New UK bid to beat crisis London, Wednesday Britain last night set up a new Energy Ministry with Lord Carrington as its head in a government re-si: uffie linked with the country's grave economic and industrial crisis. Prime Minister Edward Heath announced the switch of Lord357 words
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Article327 1974-01-09 1 Warning on fares increase Reuter Colombo. Wednesday The Sri Lanka, Government nearly doubled the price ol petrol from midnight last night. An official announcement yesterday said there would be a shorter working week for certain sections of Industry, staggering of working hours and aReuter - 327 words
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Article94 1974-01-09 1 In quiet trading, prices were fractionally lower on the Stock Exchange of Singapore for the first 45 minutes this morning. Associated Plastic Industries, which was listed today, was not traded. BUSINESS DONE: Sigma Metal (7) 1.50, (1) 1.46, (4) 1.45, (7) 1.42, (5) 1.41, (1) 1.40, (4)94 words
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Article51 1974-01-09 1 Buenos Aires, Wednesday—Three men and two girls—all wearing swimming costumes and brandishing sub-machine guns—kidnapped an Argentine fishery magnate in Mar Del Plata yesterday. Mr. Francisco Ventura, 40, owner of a canning factory and shipyards constructing ocean-going fishing vessels, was the third reported victim of Argentine kidnappers this51 words
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Article13 1974-01-09 1 Police reported 103 accidents yesterday. Five were serious and one fatal.13 words
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Article58 1974-01-09 1 Washington, Wednesday Wholesale prices In the United States rose more sharply last year than at any time in a quarter of a century, the Labour Department reported. For all of last year, wholesale prices rose 18.2 per cent the biggest increase since the department began recording58 words
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Article35 1974-01-09 1 Bydney, WednesdayMore than a million square miles of Australia were under water today as the wet season flooded vast areas of central New South Wales, Queensland the Northern Territory and South Australia.35 words
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Article648 1974-01-09 1 Ray K. Dhaliwal - By Ray K. Dhaliwal Ushering in the year of the tiger is proving to be very expensive for the Singapore housewife. Prices of traditional Chinese New Year food and delicacies have soared by as much as 70 per cent as the festive shopping rush gathers648 words
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Article302 1974-01-09 1 Here are the official results of the Belle of the Week contest which ran from Dec. 24 to Dec. 29. The panel of Judges decided on the following order of beauty, with points upon a possible maximum of 100 in brackets: Wednesday's belle 70, Tuesday's302 words
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Article34 1974-01-09 1 A pedestrian. Tan Tng, 70, of Windsor Park, died on admission to the Thomson Road Hospital shortly after she was involved in an accident at the 8 m-s. Upper Thomson Road yesterday.34 words
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Article169 1974-01-09 1 The price of toilet tissue paper went up by three to five cents a roll today an Increase of 25 per cent The lower quality tissue rolls have risen in cost from $1.20 to 91.50 for 10 rolls. The better quality variety is169 words
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Article219 1974-01-09 1 A three-man Singapore trade mission is now in Bangkok to buy Thai rice for the first time on a government to-govern-ment basis. The mission, led by Mr. H. If. Sltha walla, the deputy ■secretary of the Finance Ministry's development division, plans to buy 80,000 to219 words
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Article313 1974-01-09 1 Lights go off in the Naval Base area Singapore's third major blackout in one week hit the Naval Base and Sembawang Shipyard this morning. The blackout, which started at about 5 a.m., caused considerable confusion and delay as hundreds of schoolchildren and office workers313 words
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Article199 1974-01-09 1 A Malaysian was found dead and his girl friend critically ill. in their locked bedroom in an apartment in Fair Drive in Katong yesterday. Police identified him as Mr. Yeak Chin Chye, 29. of Sltlawan, Perak. His girlfriend, aged about 21. Is from199 words
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Article68 1974-01-09 1 London, Wednesday. The price of gold soared to U***** an ounce on the London bullion market yesterday before easing back to U*****.50 In late trading. The ÜBSI3O an ounce figure equalled the previous high on the London market, set in July last year. Profit-taking late In the68 words
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Article53 1974-01-09 1 Tel Aviv, Wednesday— Seven Israeli soldiers were wounded in exchanges of artillery and tank fire started by the Syrians on the northern sector of the Golan Heights front yesterday, the army spokesman announced. It was the highest casualty rate on this front announced since the ceasefire over53 words
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Advertisement114 1974-01-09 1 ±91 I I Tired depressed? Reluctant to get out of bed in the morning? Facing the day an effort? On circumstances like this, you need NATOPHEROL natural Vitamin E capsules. NATOPHEROL retards old age. and is needed by every cell and organ to make up for the loss of essential114 words
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Advertisement9 1974-01-09 1 New drive to form car pools: See Page 2.9 words
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Advertisement100 1974-01-09 1 tki mi fir JEANS fs M L knWT^vl lc\cicie C\CICVO ROBINSONS Pre-Chinese New Year HOME FURNISHING EVENT DOUBLE SAVINGS UP TO 20% DISCOUNT. OLD PRICES A fabulous selection of imported furniture including the Parker-knoll range of Action Chairs and Suites, attractive Lamps and exquisite Carpets. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OLD PRICES100 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous15 1974-01-09 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today—Scattered showers in later afternoon.15 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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335 1974-01-09 2 More areas selected The Siglap Citiz en s' Consultative Committee has decided to go all out again to persuade their constituents to form car pools because of the new insurance ruling. The ruling, which was announced by the General Insurance Association of335 words
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250 1974-01-09 2 A new move to stop touting Security staff in hotels have been asked to step up their checks on people loitering in hotels, in an effort to reduce touting. This is one of the moves suggested at a recent Informal meeting between members of250 words
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Article, Illustration257 1974-01-09 2 Angela Loke - By Angela Loke Twelve households in Jalan Kimis, off Toh Tuck Terrace, are faced with a unique setback they have just "lost" their road. It all began a week ago when bulldozers ploughed their way through the 150-yard stretch of sandy road. When they257 words
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157 1974-01-09 2 Radio and Television Singapore will telecast the highlights of the 10th Common wealth Games daily for half an hour during the period they are being held in New Zealand. The games begin on January 24. Arrangements have been made with the New Zealand157 words
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Article66 1974-01-09 2 Two trade unions are arranging for free film shows for their members at least twice a month. The Singapore Industrial Labour Organisation and the Pioneer Industries Employees' Union said it is part of their plan to provide educational and cultural entertainment. The first show Pull Out the66 words
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Article23 1974-01-09 2 The Whampoa Welfare Fund, administered by the Whampoa Citizens Consultative Committee, is offering bursaries totalling >5000 to students living in the constituency.23 words
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Article364 1974-01-09 2 Douglas Chan - 'Mastermind' of smuggling gang By Douglas Chan Singapore Customs are hot on the trail of the mastermind of a syndicate of sophisticated smugglers. Officers from the Customs Special Branch have been shadowing his movements ana activities round-the-clock for the past week. The mastermind364 words
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Article325 1974-01-09 2 Police have introduced a "spider" beat patrol system to combat crime. Under the system, officers and men from each of the police divisions will go out together to the centre of crime prone spot. From there, they will fan out In different directions like325 words
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Article57 1974-01-09 2 Singapore Importers of Dutch food products will be able to meet their producers and exporters at a food trade meeting at Bhangrl-La Hotel on Monday and Tuesday. Twelve Dutch businessmen and officials will attend the meeting sponsored by the Netherlands Ministry of Agriculture. A 10-day Dutch Food57 words
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Article158 1974-01-09 2 The Education Ministry has received many complaints that students who have left school are still using their bus concession passes. Principals nave been reminded that all passes must be withdrawn when the student reaches the age of 19 years or when he leaves school.158 words
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Article70 1974-01-09 2 The Metrication Board has announced the results of Its Estimate In Metric competition, autonomy. The first prize of $250 was won by Mr. Tan Hung Khln, a student of Anderson Secondary School, and the second prize of $150 by Mr. Wong Klen Cheong, a national serviceman. The70 words
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Article, Illustration156 1974-01-09 3 The saying "Two heads are better than one" proved true for schoolgirl Adeline Soh Poh Tin, 14 (left), who won the first prize in the Belle of the Week contest. Adeline, a secondary two pupil of Cedar Girls' Secondary School, will share the prize156 words
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Article, Illustration129 1974-01-09 3 Rosy Tan Yoke Meng, 18 (right), had |to restrain herself from jumping when she received a telephone call to say she was winner of the Belle of the Week Contest. "My boss was speaking to me when the call came. I was so excited129 words
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Article260 1974-01-09 3 Govt, collects data The Rovemment will shortly write to all dealers and sole agents of cars in connection with Its olans to revise the transport allowance rates of civil servants. Letters are expected to be sent by the Ministry of Finance to all car companies later this260 words
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Article274 1974-01-09 3 Motorists are finding 1974 to be a rough year. Hit by higher fuel prices and tax increases, they are now saddled with a hike in servicing charges. Petrol stations have raised the price of a car wash by 100 per cent from $1 to $2. Some274 words
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Article113 1974-01-09 3 A survey by the Ministry of the Environment during the last week of December has shown a drop In the incidence of mosquitoes breeding in homes and at construction sites. Of the 4589 houses and 237 construction sites inspected, only 35 or 0.8 per113 words
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Article, Illustration293 1974-01-09 3 School principal Mrs. Myriam Chong, 36. (above) has become the first Singaporean to be appointed to a Vatican body which co ordinates Catholic relief activities. Her appointment to the "cor unum" (one heart) council was announced In the Vatican City yesterday. This organisation was formed about293 words
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270 1974-01-09 3 The Faculty of Engineering of the University of Singapore has plans for a graduate school for their studepts who have completed their first degree. This is one of a number of projects listed for future consideration by Professor Lewis Au, Dean of the Faculty.270 words
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Article25 1974-01-09 3 The Ramakrlshna Mission will celebrate the 112 th birthday of Tlthipuja of Srimat Swaml Vivekananda at the mission premises next Monday at 6 a.m.25 words
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Article, Illustration289 1974-01-09 3 Morris John - 'Boost local exports to Europe' By Morris John Singapore manufacturers can take advantage of the oil crisis to boost exports of their products to Europe, an international marketing consultant said yesterday. Spiralling prices of raw materials used for manufacturing in Europe and high289 words
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Article165 1974-01-09 3 There was an 8.2 per cent increase in blood transfusions last year, according to the Ministry of Health. The Singapore Blood Transfusion Service received 43,832 blood donations last year an Increase of 9.3 per cent or 3.715 units over the preceding year. There were 113165 words
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Article43 1974-01-09 3 The Buklt Ho Swee c 111 zen s' consultative committee and the community centre management committee will distribute Chinese New Year gifts to needy residents of the constituency on Sunday at 10 a.m. at the community centre In Seng Poh Road.43 words
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Advertisement78 1974-01-09 2 Millions of wiry Scots can't be wrong. Years back they made our whisky a legend of Glasgow. Today they still drink it like there's no tomorrow. It was only recently, by modernizing our old distillery, we were able to make enough Langs to get some past the Scots and out78 words
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Advertisement101 1974-01-09 2 r Dicvnon&f, 25 T^Otnts to 4,35 Carats from, $300!~ to $45.000/= kwdc&ilta WlQttd G-13, Tanglm Shopping C«ntr« and 216. 2nd Floor. Tanglin Shopp.no Contra, Tanaiin Rood ..Singapore. 10. T«f: *****5. HEAOOFFI.CE V3,Contr®l Building. Monf Kong. S TAIWAN 10 days $1,230/TAIWAN/HK 12 days $1,295/ TAIWAN/H.K./BANGKOK 14 days $1,370/TAIWAN/H.K./JAPAN 15 days $1,790/TAIWAN/KORE101 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous440 1974-01-09 2 CINEMA POSER KWUK SU/NEW NATION CONTEST Last Friday's poser showed a scene from Brief Season. There were only nine correct entries. They were from: Ho Wal Chee (student), 409A River Valley Road; Mr. William Tan (national serviceman), of 40 Jalan Hal am an Kedai; Mr. Sunny Ng (teacher), of 43SK440 words
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Miscellaneous291 1974-01-09 2 NEW NATION CROSSWORD 9 City in Nevada. 10 Gen. Robert 11 Certain Christmas presents. 14 Unyielding. 15 Siepi and Vichey. 17 Golfers about to drive. 18 Men's names, (meaning "the king.") 22 Part of a chair. 23 Cook, as an egg. 24 Very important persons. 25 Words before Christmas dinner.291 words
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Advertisement115 1974-01-09 3 Closji perience ternational ss is optional. ave a New Year through exciting Berne, Zurich and omic 14-day tourist mme which has been or the second time in i RRIER: SWISSAIR 4 4 Asiatic Co. Ltd., epartment k House Singapore 1 <Tel: *****. FOR CONVENIENT PARKING. DROP IN AT I NEW115 words
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Advertisement154 1974-01-09 3 Visit our New Premier Store at G-36 High Street Centre V c A n riffe THE LEADING MENSWEAR TAILORS STORES OUTFITTERS G-36. High Street Centre. (Ground F100r).Te1:***** GOB 31 Htgh Street Centre Supreme House(Ground Floor) Goodwood Hilton Raffles Hotels Cold Storage Shopping Centre i •v 1 \V* gfc i«i. v<154 words
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IN PERSON
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Article, Illustration585 1974-01-09 4 JtrwWftr Schooii - FIRST TASTE OF CAREER FOR HER AT DINNER FOR PERSONAL SECRETARIES IN PERSON Conducted by JtrwWftr Schooii ONLY three years old but LYNETTE TAN has already decided on what she is going to be a secretary like her aunt SUSAN YEOH. And so thinking It585 words
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550 1974-01-09 4 mOM TUB DOG HOUSE HN The Singapore Kennel Club Is in a very fortunate position. Its membership is Increasing and it has the use of a hall in, which to stage its Championship snows which must be as good as any to be550 words
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Article, Illustration44 1974-01-09 4 Shandy is for adoption this week. Hie two-year-old pap lost her previous home when her owners went to Australia recently. She Is anti-distempered and spayed. II yon wish to adopt her, call at the SPCA, 151, Orchard Road, or rinf *****9.44 words
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Advertisement67 1974-01-09 4 DISCOUNT ON 111 MIN'S SHOES and IMPORTED LADIES' FASHION SHOES FROM 7th-20th JANUARY (INCLUSIVE) [SINGAPORE ONLY) I i i AMBASSADOR HOTEL 42/46 Meyer R6ad, (opposite Katong Park) Singapore 15, Telephone: *****1. 1 wist Wfr Vt ft 1 'I /A. 'i y\ A \V v\ \J> Nightly: 9 pm 1 am67 words
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Advertisement78 1974-01-09 4 GENUINE CULTURED PEARLS LANKA JEWELLERS The House For Sri Lanka Gems) 20, BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE-1. TELEPHONE: *****. THIAN KENG INTERIOR SERVICE We will solve your curtain problems! Wide range of materials available to suit all tastes. We also undertake tailoring as well as installation. I 5 THfit ■£rr t;i >78 words
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Miscellaneous54 1974-01-09 4 lOCK. DOC...WMfN you s>6MeD on for a RMrr w my play, you PIWT OOUSATC YOUR9CLF to CXXJaLE AS MAffSfAGE COUNSELLOR •SCPO«&eT iVfRVTH4MO ■UT... i I'Tfel rr 111 37-1 w. fl'd i r RIP KIRBY by John Pr»nttc« and Fratf Dicfc«n*on r s^ M" //ft* im K> 4 F* Ik SHORT54 words
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WORLD NEWS
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359 1974-01-09 5 Reuter Oslo, Wednesday. A Jewish girl charged here with complicity In the killing of an Arab waiter described yesterday how she put on a bikini to eavesdrop on a conversation In a swimming pool between the victim and his friend. The bizarre shadowingReuter - 359 words
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436 1974-01-09 5 Tanaka: No aim to dominate United Press International Manila, Wednesday Japan pledged increased assistance to the develop ment projects of SouthEast Asia yesterday in exchange for assured long- term supply of raw materials for its industries. Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka told a news conferenceUnited Press International - 436 words
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210 1974-01-09 5 United Press International Bangkok, Wednesday— The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) agent who wrote a phony letter to the Thai Government under the name of a communist insurgent leader has been transferred out of Thailand and disciplinary action is being taken. US Ambassador Mr.United Press International - 210 words
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Article309 1974-01-09 5 Envoy: Govts must not help the outlaws London, Wednesday Israel's ambassador-de-slgnate to Britain, Mr. Gideon Rafael, arrived here yesterday amidst unprecedented security Ji re cautions and called or International measures to stamp out attacks by extremists. For the fourth day troops and police were patrolling Heathrow309 words
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Article154 1974-01-09 5 United Press International Jerusalem, Wednesday. The central elections committee yesterday officially granted Prime Minister Oolda Melr's ruling Labour alignment a 51-seat plurality In the next Knesset (Parliament), against 39 seats fcr the centre-right Likud Opposition bloc. Based on Israel's complex proportional representation system, Labour droppedUnited Press International - 154 words
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245 1974-01-09 5 United Press International Washington, Wednesday President Nixon will propose a US$3OO,OOO million ($700,000 million) budget for the next fiscal year that will con tain a built in deficit of as much as US$lO,OOO million ($23,000 million) to help overcome the economic slumpUnited Press International - 245 words
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227 1974-01-09 5 Reuter London, Wednesday Australian Immigration Minister Mr. Albert Grassby said yesterday countries like Singapore and Malaysia were discouraging their citizens from emigrating to Australia. Alone with Indonesia, the Philippines and Japan, they did not want their citizens to leave home, said Mr. Grassby.Reuter - 227 words
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Article152 1974-01-09 5 United Press International Canberra, Wednesday Australian Oppo sltlon leader Mr. BUI Snedden will visit Sin gapore and Indonesia, later this month, a spokesman said yester day. Mr. Snedden will visit Jakarta on Jan. 22 for five days and Singapore on Jan. 27 for five days. HeUnited Press International - 152 words
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Article, Illustration134 1974-01-09 5 San Francisco. Wednesday Bing Crosby's doctor said here today he was "very concerned" about the condition of the 69-year-old singer (above)' who was admitted to hospital with pleurisy on New Year's eve. Dr. Stanley Hanfling refused to make a diagnosis, however, saying the results of tests134 words
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Advertisement534 1974-01-09 5 The Dffl/lin I4OJ/I6OJ /erie/... Total Rede/ioninq and Re/ty ling! >.S < 4r Collapsible steering (For 160J Hardtop SSS and 160J SSS models) L m Split-curve black mask instrument cluster (For 160J Hardtop SSS and 160J SSS models) While Datsun 1400/1600 cc models have received world acceptance and still continue to534 words
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OPINION
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510 1974-01-09 6 If at first you don't succeed, you try and try again. This appears to be our guiding principle as far as the public transport system is concerned. The bus companies have been reorganised, merged and then reorganised again for the purpose of improving our510 words
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'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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Article42 1974-01-09 6 As if to emphasise the seriousness of the power situation In Britain, I'm told that the entrance hall of No. 10, Downing Street, the official residence of Prime Minister Edward Heath, Is being illuminated by a single candle these days.42 words
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Article74 1974-01-09 6 In case you've forgotten, the cost of living has gone up for beggars too. A colleague who gave a five-cent coin (he claims he had no small change) to a beggar, was rewarded with a long lecture from the man on the rising cost of living. "What can74 words
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Article, Illustration859 1974-01-09 6 Dick Wilson - All the indications are that 1914 will be a year of recession. How will the world cope with declining growth rates and days of scarcity? The world, Dick Wilson argues, will react in two ways. The older generation of over 40s, will toickly adapt themselves to859 words
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Letters
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Article297 1974-01-09 6 YAP SOON HOE - YAP SOON HOE Secretary, Bus Services Reorganisation Committee, Singapore, 6. I refer to the letter by KJC.C. (NN. 17.12.73), and wish to assure him that bold measures will be taken to improve the present public bus system. As a first step, the Bus Services Reorganisation Committee (BSRC)297 words
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Article91 1974-01-09 6 For the past few days our water supply' In St. Michael's Estate has acquired a foul taste not unlike that of sewage, totally unsuitable for consumption. The water remains clear and clean to the naked eye although small amounts of contaminants seeping into the supply system91 words
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Article134 1974-01-09 6 JOSEPH KONG - JOSEPH KONG Ag. Assistant Director (Marketing), Singapore Toori«t Promotion Board, Singapore, 10. I refer to the letter by Alan Becker (NN. 4.1.74) stating that bus guides are impossible to find. A copy of the bus guide Is always available from the receptionists at the Information counter on134 words
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Article452 1974-01-09 6 Eugene L. Meyer - By Eugene L. Meyer In the name of charity, fund-raising has become a profitable business, complete with computers, consultants and competition to get money from Americans whose sense of self-reliance Is tempered by a characteristic sympathy for the underdogs of society. The key to it452 words
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Article, Illustration701 1974-01-09 6 William Grelder - By William Grelder Washington Post The vast and complicated business empire of Howard Hughes may run Into new complications If tte billionaire recluse decides to stay In the Bahamas and refuses to honour a Federal Indictment charging him with stock-market manipulation. Hughes, who wasWashington Post - 701 words
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VOICE OF THE PRESS
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Article674 1974-01-09 6 What other newspapers are saying: PREMIER TANAKA'S VISIT Mr. Kakuel Tanaka. the Japanese Prime Minister, will leave Tokyo tomorrow for an official visit to Ave South-East Asian countries, including Singapore. This Is to be his first trip to South-East Asia as Prime Minister of Japan. Considering674 words
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Article152 1974-01-09 6 THE RIGHTS OF WIVES OF FELDA SCHEME PARTICIPANTS The demons tration held by more than 100 wives of Felda scheme participants in the Taib Andak group in Johor, the other day. Is very significant. They were expressing not only their own feelings and anxieties but also those of152 words
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Advertisement12 1974-01-09 6 WRITE TO THE EDITOR, NEW NATION, LOCKED BAG 15, GPO, SINGAPORE. 1.12 words
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Advertisement50 1974-01-09 6 Merlin Hotel proudly presents s\ IN N A s m. 0 vv The Platters Appearing nightly from Jan. 10 to 16 for your enjoyment at the Merlin Grill. Full house lest year so make your early reservations by calling Evelyn Tel *****11 ext 595 SS3O per head inclusive dinner show.50 words
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SPECIAL FEATURE
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Article, Illustration2473 1974-01-09 7 Edgar Koh - NEW NATION CRITIC LOOKS BACK AT LAST YEAR'S FILMS... The promise that was never kept... A two-part special by Edgar Koh THE cinemas continued to attract the crowds in 1973. But just what sort of movies did Singaporeans flock to? Edgar Koh's selection of the top ten of2,473 words
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Advertisement13 1974-01-09 7 TOMORROW: THE FILMS YOU DIDN'T GET TO SEE AND THE DOX OFFICE HITS13 words
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Advertisement47 1974-01-09 7 With every case of Beck's Beer you buy! Available (n pints 24 bottles to a case or quarts 12 bottles to a case. Get your free glasses now while stocks last! Beck's Beer from Germany. One of the few genuine imported beers. Another quality product imported by47 words
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SHOWBIZ AND BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration750 1974-01-09 8 POP TALK Bob Dylan's upcoming concert tour of America Is causing quite a buzz all over the country. Over 20 million ticket applications have been received since the concert dates were announced about three weeks ago an overwhelming response considering that only750 words
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Article, Illustration697 1974-01-09 8 VIOLET OON - THEATRE BY VIOLET OON The Sydney Conservatorium Chamber Orchestra will be bringing the music of the some of the best-known Western composers io their Singapore concert at the Kreta Ayer Theatre on January 17, but they expect to go home playing697 words
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Article, Illustration543 1974-01-09 8 Gerry Dorsey had to change his name to Engelbert Humperdinck before the public took notice of him. But Singapore's Egbert Horatio Mallanyck already has It made in showbiz if names are anything to go by. "You could say I didn't have to hunt around543 words
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Article, Illustration388 1974-01-09 8 Ken Davis - Prom Ken Davis Melbourne Herald The gray haired man, wearing the half-frame spectacles, was sitting by himself In the foyer of a London hotel reading the paper. The tranquil pose, and the cardigan, were vaguely familiar but thereMelbourne Herald - 388 words
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Article, Illustration593 1974-01-09 8 ART BUCHWAID - ART BUCHWAID A lot of people said a lot of things In 1973 that they are now sorry for. For example: How would you feel If you had been the person who said to the Shah of Iran, "No, thank you, Your Highness,593 words
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Article914 1974-01-09 8 1974 may be worst year in two decades Even by the most optimistic standards, Europe is in for disastrous economic results in 1974. The Middle East war and Its consequences on Europe's oil supply are only one, albeit important, factor In the forecast of a914 words
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835 1974-01-09 8 Joseph Grigg - BRITAIN From Joseph Grigg "I left home at seven morning to make an appointment In London," said Michael Taylor, a businessman who lives at Bralntree, a dormitory suburb 20 miles east of London. "I Just made it." "I have hot water for a bath835 words
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Miscellaneous210 1974-01-09 8 1. Tie A Yellow Ribbon: Dawn 2. Welcome Home: Peters and Lee 3. Yesterday Once More: Carpenters. And I Love Yon So: Perry Como 5. Spanish Eyes: A1 Martlno 6. See My Baby live: Wlzzard 7. Blockbuster: Sweet 8. Eye Level: Simon Park Orchestra 9. For The Good Times: Perry210 words
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FINANCE
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Article260 1974-01-09 9 STILL UNSURE OF FLOW OF MATERIALS By Lee Yew Meng Singapore Polymer has resumed produc;tk>n with a skeleton Istaff of 50 workers, its future is still clouded by uncertainty over the supplies of raw materials. The factory which was the first in the Republic260 words
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Article259 1974-01-09 9 levels off after steep gains Reuter Frankfurt, Wednesday The United States dollar levelled out last night after its steep gains of the past lew days against western European currencies, closing below the top levels it registered yesterday morning. But dealers here and in Zurich predicted it would resume its climbReuter - 259 words
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OVERSEAS STOCK EXCHANGE PRICES
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Article309 1974-01-09 9 Discouraging Inflation news cut stocks sharply in moderate trading on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday, but the surging gold mining stocks busked the downtrend for the second consecutive session. Closing averages on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday. Alcan A1 39% —1 Allied Chem. 50% —3 7309 words
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Article192 1974-01-09 9 Closing prices (in francs) yesterday. Paribas 183 —1 Indochlne 203 +7.90 Poncier 374 —.90 Prln temps 112+9 COE 428.50 +8.50 Bull 52 +2.10 Royal Dutch 173 —.90 Mlchelin 1225 +41 Thomson 210 +7.40 CPP 204.80 +1.80 Rhone 147.80 +6.50 Air 272 +12 Philips 62.80 +1.30 Suez 282 uneh. Citroen192 words
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Article208 1974-01-09 9 Closing prices at 11.30 am (Australian time). Ampol Exp 110 120 BHP 954 960 AOD 13 14 All State 08 09 Amad 02 03% Aurora 08 nil Do opts 00 Vi 01 Aust Ant 13 14 Bamboo 01 04 Beach nil 46 Bridge 17 18 Patrick Corp 09 ft208 words
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Article31 1974-01-09 9 The Dow Jones closing stock averages vesterday: 30 industrials 876.31 (off 1507), 20 transport 197.27 (Off 5 96), 15 utilities 94.90 (off 1.02) and 65 stocks 280.16 (Off 5.50).31 words
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Article145 1974-01-09 9 United Press International The faltering Japanese yen settled at a new parity yesterday and the government stepped In to bolster It The Bank of Japan Intervened In the Tokyo foreign exchange market In line with the government's effort to keep the value of the floating yen at 300 perUnited Press International - 145 words
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Article83 1974-01-09 9 This service Is from the Union Bank of Switzerland. Closing prices (In Swiss francs) on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday. UBS 3540 —5 SBC 3310 +40 Credit Suisse 3195 +30 Swissair B. 503 Swiss Relnsur. 3150 10 Wlnterthur B. 1810 Zurich Insur. 8575 Juvena B. 1930 +6 Nestle B.83 words
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Article, Illustration118 1974-01-09 9 Prices were easier on the Stock Exchange of Singapore yesterday. The market was idle (or the first hour when opening prices were selectively steady. Bat this trend did not last when Industrials began to move marginally downward. Haw Far. Inchcape, National Iron, Sime Darby and Straits Trading finished118 words
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Article, Illustration203 1974-01-09 9 Flat bottoms, enormous bottoms and droopy bottoms are anatomical shapes which Just don't look too good in tight and revealing pants. Yet when you have fat and stumpy legs or milk-white legs crissed-crossed with varicose veins, whatever shape bottom you have, pants are203 words
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1026 1974-01-09 9 Los Angeles Times Aaron Stern believes that environment, not heredity and race, determines intelligence. He hopes to dramatise his belief by personally educating two children from the Stone Age Tasaday tribe of the Philippines. Mr. Stern, 55, a university lecturerLos Angeles Times - 1,026 words
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270 1974-01-09 9 A. M - EATING IN A.M. Fish is one of the best sources of protein but many people here do not eat it as often as pork or chicken. Invariably they end up frying or steaming fish the latter preparation being too bland for children's taste.270 words
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Article61 1974-01-09 9 Doctors at the Garibaldi hospital in Catania, Sicily, were shocked to discover the abdominal pains complained of by a young woman were caused by a chastity belt. The young French woman Monique Miche, 23, said her friend, 40-year-old Paolo Butto, forced her to wear the belt. "He61 words
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Advertisement80 1974-01-09 9 V Bright, bold and beautiful nails that won't make a hole in your pocket! Beauty need not cost you a fortune. and MISSLYN proves this. MISSLYN gives you everything you could ever want 7* < > w 2sms*£. y BAR COUNTER DISPENSER THE "MB LINE" REFRIGERATED BAR COUNTER DISPENSERS DESIGNED80 words
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Article, Illustration740 1974-01-09 10 Nancy Koh - Boxers want him at the C-Games By Nancy Koh The question of whether our two boxers' medal hopes at the Commonwealth Games in Cnristchurch are bright will depend a lot on a coach. But whether our boxers will have national coach. Rezgui Guizani, as740 words
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Article, Illustration412 1974-01-09 10 Sonny Yap - MARIIAI ARTS by Sonny Yap Exponents of Hoppono Kempo-Do, a northern karate system, have chalked up two grading "firsts." They now have to pass a test on weight-lifting ana "special control" techniques to qualify for their next grade. This is a move by founder-Instructor, Sebastian Soh,412 words
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229 1974-01-09 10 Frankfurt, Wednesday Chile will get some sort of compensation for the cancelled game against the Soviet Union, possibly all of the US$2OO,OOO the South Americans have demanded of Moscow, the International Football Federation (FIFA) said yesterday. FIFA's Executive Committee will linvlte both parties229 words
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Article, Illustration290 1974-01-09 10 Florence Tan - By Florence Tan While most housewives spend their time In the kitchen, Australian Judith Nairiie, 26, spends most of her time in the basketball court. Small wonder. For Judith is not only Adelaide's St. Clair Women's Basketball Club's top player, but has290 words
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330 1974-01-09 10 Philadelphia, Wednesday life Nastase, the US. Open champion from Romania, will be top seeded player In the US$lOO,OOO US. indoor pro tennis championships to be held here from January 21-27. Nastase was seeded ahead of John Newcombe of Australia, and will play his330 words
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Article197 1974-01-09 10 Frankfurt, Wednesday The International Football Federation fFIFA) has decided that China has no chance of becoming a member of the organisation at Taiwan's expense, FIFA spokesman Rene Courte said here yesterday. Mr. Courte told a news conference that FIFA would under no circumstances agree197 words
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Article, Illustration265 1974-01-09 11 Burnbrae Boy also works well By Blue Peter Bnrnbrae Boy went like a winner in soft going at Bukit Tim ah this morning. Ridden by T.L. Wan the fouryear old by Jolly Jet sprinted over 3f in 38 4/5, finishing on the bit. Wisnu III impressedPictures by Jerry Seh - 265 words
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393 1974-01-09 11 Eighty five golfers have entered for the Keppel Club women's Open Day competition to be tee-off over the Bukit Chermin course on Friday. The draw: 7.30 a.m.— D. Arasu (18) (S), P. Stewart (8) (I); E. Newman (18) (I); 7.37—M. Wharton (9) (K), F.393 words
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Article, Illustration26 1974-01-09 11 —Pictures by All Yusof.—Pictures by All Yusof. - 26 words
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Article27 1974-01-09 11 Brisbane, Wednesday— Nigel Cluer clipped two seconds off the Australian men's 200 metres breastroke record at the Queensland state swimming championships yesterday, clocking a 2:28.2.27 words
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Article115 1974-01-09 11 Sydney, Wednesday The New Zealand cricketers, well placed for their first Test victory over Australia, spent the rest day yesterday anxiously hoping that further rain would not dilute their prospects of winning. Rain washed out play on Monday after New Zealand had taken a115 words
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Article62 1974-01-09 11 San Francisco, Wednesday Roy Emerson one of Australia's alltime great tennis stars, has signed a two-year contract to play for the Golden Gaters of the World Team Tennis League. By League rules, terms of the contract were not made public but Jerry Diamond, general manager of the62 words
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Article41 1974-01-09 11 Durban, Wednesday Unseeded Briton Peter Slvlter provided a minor upset at the Natal Sugar Circuit tennis championship yesterday when he beat 10th seed Dick DeU of the United States 6-3 6-4 In the second round of the men's singles.41 words
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Article333 1974-01-09 11 London, Wednesday Stuart Pilling, Scunthorpe United's 20-year old striker, scored after only 30 seconds to earn the Fourth Division side a shock 1-0 win over Second Division Millwall in an English Football Association Cup third round replay yesterday. But Doncaster Rovers, also of the333 words
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Article17 1974-01-09 11 New York, Wednesday Utah beat Denver 116 108 in the American Basketball Association match yesterday.17 words
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Article153 1974-01-09 11 Frankfurt, Wednesday. The International Football Federation's executive committee yesterday called for an explanation from the Greek Football Federation over bribery allegations made against Greek players after a World Cup game. Greece lost 2-4 to Yugoslavia in Athens last December 19, a result which earned the153 words
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Article32 1974-01-09 11 Tokyo, Wednesday— The world Junior middleweight boxing title match between champion Koichi Wajima of Japan and Brazilian challenger Miguel De Oliveria scheduled here for January 22 is likely to be postponed.32 words
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Advertisement618 1974-01-09 10 EEEmmsa DINE/ DANCE AMD ROMANCE to the 'Sounds of Hawaii' at Aloha Rhu Hawaiian Village The Ideal Seaside Rendezvous lust 2 1/2 miles away from Bedok. Reservation Tel: S'pore *****4. AT YOUR SERVICE LEAVE YOUR CARPET CLEANING problems to Cleancare Services We also specialise in cleaning all type* of floors.618 words
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Advertisement567 1974-01-09 10 BUY FOR YOUR MEW Year! Lamp and shade $35. Dining table and chairs 9100. Settee 1230. Cupboard $75. Divider $108. Rubber mattress $12. Double decker with rubber mattress $129 and many others. Call at 542, Queensway, Inside Japanese Garden, Tel: *****9 or 189, Upper Pa/a Lebar Road, Spore 19. RENTAL,567 words
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Article29 1974-01-09 12 AH FOOK: It's going to be great fun travelling to work in lorries. MEI LIN: Not for me, though. I'll have to match my hair and dress.29 words
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Article153 1974-01-09 12 TODAY 1a Wednesday, January 9 the ninth day of 1974 with 356 to folit low. 0 THE MOON Is between its full phase and last r quarter. 1 THE MORNING STAR 'I Is Mercury. a THE EVENING STARS 5. are Venus. Mars Jupiter and Saturn. r Those born on153 words
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Miscellaneous921 1974-01-09 12 TV RADIO (SINGAPORE 5 3.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by TUMPUAN MINGGU: A magazine series presented In Malay 3.25 DIARY OF EVENTS (M) 3.30 LOVE IS A MANY S P LENDOURED THING: Daytime serial on the trials and tribulations of three families in San Francisco 3.54 PERSEMBAHAN KU: A light musical921 words
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Miscellaneous705 1974-01-09 12 SUZAN TAN is today's Belle of the Week (Wednesday, jan. 9, 1974). Eighteen-year-old Suzan likes photography and reading books. Picture by JERRY SEH. BELLS 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 yon have705 words
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Miscellaneous1408 1974-01-09 12 AT THE CINEMA a BEDKNOBS AND BROOMS 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 proressor join her In one zany adventure after another Including a trip to the bottom of1,408 words
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