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Title Section22 1974-01-25 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Friday evening, January 25, 1974 No. 931 Price 20 cents M.C. (P) 20/74 NEW^TION SINGAPORE FRIDAY JANUARY 25, 197422 words
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Article, Illustration256 1974-01-25 1 Morris John - By Morris John This is no way to tease an animal let alone a tiger. The man who aimed his boot at the tiger's Jaw was unnecessarily provocative only because he had the benefit of the protective fencing. Cameraman Mahfutz Mattar, who took this256 words
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Article53 1974-01-25 1 Thieves carted away 10 sacks of dried prawns valued at $3000 from two stalls in the Beach Road market on Chinese New Year's day. Mr. Lee Hum Leng, 35, lost four sacks worth $1200 while the other stallholder, Mr. Koh Pee Kok, 39. reported six sacks valued53 words
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Article450 1974-01-25 1 Three more blasts as Israeli firms go on big alert Reuter, UPI London, Friday Three heavy bomb blasts rocked the Chelsea area 5f London late last night, shattering windows and causing injuries A Chelsea hospital spokesman said at least two people were Injured and theReuter, UPI - 450 words
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Article88 1974-01-25 1 Tokyo, Friday Japan's consumer price index for 1973 rose a record-setting 11.7 per cent over the previous year to 123.9, the Statis-. tics Bureau of the Prime Minister's Office said today. The index is computed against a figure of 100 for 1970. It was the highest88 words
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Article38 1974-01-25 1 London, Friday A huge security operation is being launched for next week's visit by King Hussein of Jordan to the 60th anniversary celebrations of his old Royal Air Force squadron at Conlngsby in northeast England.38 words
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Article22 1974-01-25 1 Tokyo, Friday Two moderate earthquakes shook the south-eastern part of Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost main island today, the meteorological agency reported.22 words
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Article10 1974-01-25 1 Police reported 71 accidents yesterday. Four were serious.10 words
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Article36 1974-01-25 1 Washington, Friday An American, Jonathan Bates, held in Syria for nearly two years on espionage charges has been freed following Secretary of State Dr. Henry Kissinger's visit to Damascus, the State Department announced yesterday.36 words
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Article211 1974-01-25 1 The Port of Singapore Authority container port is expected to handle 200.000 containers by 1976, according to Mr. Yong Nyuk Lin, the Minister for Communications This will be more than twice the volume last year, when 99,000 containers were handled. Speaking at the opening of a four-storey211 words
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469 1974-01-25 1 Reuter Paris, Friday Baby-doctor Benjamin Spock's admission that he and other "know-all" experts have undermined the role of parents has caused controversy in clinics and households. The famed American paediatrician, '<0, con tessed in print on Tuesday that he probablyReuter - 469 words
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Article345 1974-01-25 1 Reuter Cairo, Friday Israeli and Egyptian army chiefs yesterday signed an agreement on the detailed planning of their troops disengagement as Israel began pulling forces out of advanced positions along the Suez line. The disengagement plan—formally to go into effect today provides for the start of anReuter - 345 words
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Article193 1974-01-25 1 Taiwan's worst crash Taipeh, Friday A chartered bus packed with 56 Chinese New Year tourists swerved off a mountain road yesterday and plunged 600 feet into a valley, killing most on board in what was feared the worst traffic accidept in Taiwan's history, police said. Police193 words
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Article37 1974-01-25 1 Tokyo, Friday. Mr. Robert Ingersoll, US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific affairs, said today he expected a new US ambassador to Cambodia would be appointed "in the not too distant future."37 words
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Article268 1974-01-25 1 France: We have no inhibitions at all Reuter Paris, Friday France will sell arms to Arab countries without any inhibition, French Armed Forces Minister, Mr. Robert Galley, said here yesterday. "We will sell arms to the Arab states, because if we do not doReuter - 268 words
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Article63 1974-01-25 1 Athens, Friday Two young Arab guerrillas were yesterday sentenced to death by an Athens criminal court which found them guilty of killing five people and injuring 45 others in an attack at Athens Airport last August. The court had earlier found Shafik Arid and Talaal Khantouran. both63 words
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Article59 1974-01-25 1 Wellington. Friday The New Zealand government last night Increased the price of premium and standard grade petrol by 11 cent* (about 40 cents) a gallon and warned that "further adjustments" might be necessary. Premium grade petrol will now cost motorists 59 cents (about $2.16) a gallon59 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous12 1974-01-25 1 Forecast Singapore's weather forecast for today between 1 and 6 p.m.—No rain.12 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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261 1974-01-25 2 Keen eye on Asian travellers By Douglas Chan Airport Customs have launched a big crackdown on incoming air passengers who attempt to evade duty. Officers are Intensifying their checks on all flights, especially those originating from Hong Kong, Taiwan and other Asian cities. All the261 words
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Article52 1974-01-25 2 A Highway Code course for driving Instructors of class three vehicles (cars) will be conducted by the Adult Education Board and the Registry of Vehicles from Monday to Feb. 6. Application forms are obtainable from the Board's offices at 126 Cairnhill Road or Cultural Centre at Fort52 words
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305 1974-01-25 2 Professional men speak out Members of the various professions have mixed feelings about the Government's proposal to set up a watchdog committee to deal with malpractices. While some architects, engineers, doctors and lawyers Interviewed by the New Nation agreed that such a move would enhance305 words
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422 1974-01-25 2 LIM KOK ANN - CHESS BY LIM KOK ANN Anatoli Karpov, the Soviet Union's hope for a successful rival to world chess champion Bobby Fischer, took only 10 more moves to win his adjourned game against Lev Polugaevsky when it was resumed yesterday in Moscow, In the quarter-finals422 words
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Article21 1974-01-25 2 Singapore Airlines has resumed all normal scheduled flights to Jakarta. It has five flights daily between Singapore and Jakarta.21 words
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Article29 1974-01-25 2 Canberra Community Centre will conduct tae kwon-do lessons for beginners at its Naval Base premises from next month. The classes will be held every Tuesday and Friday.29 words
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Article26 1974-01-25 2 The YMCA Physical Education Department will conduct a yoga class for beginners from Jan. 27 at 10.30 ajn. The instructress Is Miss Phyllis Leong.26 words
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Article135 1974-01-25 2 The National Productivity Board will conduct three courses this month and next month. The first, on Fundamentals of Personnel Management, will be conducted at the board's Jurong premises from Monday to Feb. 13. It will cover a wide range of topics including Industrial safety, recruitment135 words
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226 1974-01-25 2 The New Nation Belle of the Week contest offers winners big, big prizes every week. Let us take a look at what you can wiis in the BELLE OF THE WEEK contest. The reader wio sends in the entry that comes226 words
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Article29 1974-01-25 2 Professor Sir Gordon Ransome. First Master of the Academy of Medicine. Singapore, will open the Academy LectureTheatrette at the Alumni Centre, College Road, on Thursday at 5.30 p.m.29 words
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Article, Illustration267 1974-01-25 2 A family In Lorong Gambir, off Bartley Road, has reported to the police that they were assaulted by a squad of workers who went to demolish their kitchen. The assault was alleged to have taken place on Thursday last week. Subsequently their kitchen, considered anPicture by Ali Yusoff - 267 words
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Article93 1974-01-25 2 The Ministry of Culture will hold an open air art exhibition Tor the young at the Esplanade (near Lim Bo Seng Memorial) on Feb. 17 from 4 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. It is aimed at en- couraging youths to appreciate works of art.93 words
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205 1974-01-25 3 The Apex Club plans to rehouse 36 old folks in Housing Board flats by early next year. According to Mr. Andrew Tan Chee Koon, president of the Apex Club (East), $22,000 of the $50,000 target has so far been raised for205 words
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Article, Illustration333 1974-01-25 3 Big need to move the goods, says Rotterdam's mayor By Judith Holmberg The volume of international shipping traffic will not drop despite the oil crisis, the Lord Mayor of Rotterdam the world's largest port said yesterday. In an interview with the New Nation,333 words
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Article, Illustration191 1974-01-25 3 The signs on the ground floor of Housing Bo a r d's Block 9 in Holland Avenue indicate clearly that parking of motor-cycles and bicycles is prohibited. The message has obviously not got across. Otherwise these twowheelers would not be caught resting there (above).191 words
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165 1974-01-25 3 The Royal Society of Arts nas Invited Commonwealth countries to submit entries for a Commonwealth award for documentary films. The theme for the 1974 Commonwealth Film Award is on conservation. The documentaries must be designed to promote the conservation of natural (Including human) resources165 words
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151 1974-01-25 3 The Year of the Tiger will bring bad luck, according to Chinese belief. For this year completes a "Karp Yen," a 60year cycle in the Chinese zodiac which has five Tiger years —one in every 12. The Chinese believe that the ttfth151 words
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Article179 1974-01-25 3 Thirty eight schoolboys are now training at the Police Academy to be policemen under the Young Recruits Scheme, aimed at injecting young blood into the force. All of them are 16 years of age and are waiting for their GCE "O" level examination results. The 38 are179 words
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Article134 1974-01-25 3 The Port of Singapore Authority has extended the closing date lor applications for ltt Artists' Encouragement Scheme to Thursday. Application forms can be obtained from the Public Relations Department of the PSA. Secondary School students are requested to send In their applications through their134 words
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Article385 1974-01-25 3 'NS men too choosy' charge The Housing and Development Board's scheme to train national servicemen in the various skills required by the building industry has not proved popular. The scheme was introduced last year to encourage them to enter the building industry after completing their385 words
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Article31 1974-01-25 3 The Minister for Communications, Mr. Yong Nyuk Lin, will speak at the Singapore Telephone Board Telecommunications Authority of Singapore annual dinner at the Hilton Hotel at 8 p.m. tomorrow.31 words
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Article, Illustration113 1974-01-25 3 Far the past two days, motorists travelling fcJong East Coast Road were faced with this grim reminder about the dangers of speeding on our roads. The accident took place on the eve of the Chinese New Year In front of St. Patrick's School. According to residents, the113 words
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Article29 1974-01-25 3 The Minister of State for Communications. Dr. Ang Kok Peng, wUI open the Beans and Screens Murals Exhibition at the Victoria Memorial HaU tomorrow at 5 p.m.29 words
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Advertisement224 1974-01-25 2 Dining out? dnobettjmi I m I Li ft •T Businessman's lunch International Cuisine Smorgasbord lunch, Mon Thur MISS TERESA KHOO entertains THUR/FRI/SAT from 7.30 p.m. V Palm 1 Court s Oine by candle-light in tropical surroundings Nightly from 7.30 p.m. Malayan Show am in the SI Ballroom Nightly from 8224 words
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Advertisement273 1974-01-25 2 ODEON (S'PORE) ODEON (K. L.) NOW SHOWING SIMULTANEOUSLY CASH BOOKINGS ONLY-No Free List MAKE THIS "A MUST SEE FILM" YOU'LL NEVER REGRET IT! SIN CITY U.S.A. Aid He Cap Who Slashed It Wide Opm! > V* r AT j the only way an honest lawman MOM Presents "WALKING TALL su™j273 words
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Miscellaneous272 1974-01-25 2 NEW NATION CROSSWORD 9 To the degree. 10 Composer Chaminade and namesakes. 11 Type of deletion. 12 Sir Walter. 13 One type of spectacular. 14 Obstacles. 16 Deserved rebuke: Slang. 21 Lured. 23 Vegetable. 25 Wrongful acts In law. 27 KarlofT. 29 Conjunction. 31 Shorten a skirt. 3 best of.272 words
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Advertisement120 1974-01-25 3 ■n9Binl DIETHELM Eschi Lounge Furniture An outstandingly brilliant combination of comfort and distinctive design. Super-plush, stylish Eschi chairs from Germany. Exceedingly snug, super-soft cushions. All richly upholstered in quality fabrics, with a choice of high or low back versions. You can buy a single armchair and add a footstool for120 words
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IN PERSON AND BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration780 1974-01-25 4 Jennifer Schoon - IN PERSON CwwfwHti by Jennifer Schoon WELL- KNOWN television producer ROBERT CHUA of Hong Kong's Enjoy Yourself Tonight fame, flew into Singapore with a brand new look minus his long hair and moustache apd a new wife. Flashing a boyish grin, he said: "My wife780 words
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459 1974-01-25 4 Canine Clinic by PG The other day I noticed that my dog: had gone lame. I examined his feet but could find no sign of a cut or wound. But what I did find was a soft rather spongy-like swelling between the459 words
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Article, Illustration635 1974-01-25 4 ART BUCHWALD - 'I am terribly embarrassed' ART BUCHWALD For the first time In my life I am terribly embarrassed. At Christmas, a few weeks ago, I gave all my readers a present. It was the comet Kohoutek. I told you all that if you635 words
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Article1288 1974-01-25 4 Philip McCombs - VIETNAM Many are forced into service against their will From Philip McCombs Washington Post The insurgents who have mounted a massive infantry attack a few miles north-west of encircled Phnom Penh include a battalion of women combat troops. Interviews with six captured women soldiersWashington Post - 1,288 words
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Article353 1974-01-25 4 Aline Mosby - From Aline Mosby A housewife made her rounds of the shops on a Paris boulevard with a badge pinned to her coat. It read: 'T refuse to buy meat for three davs, fruit and vegetables for six days or mineral water for nine days." In Lyon,353 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article333 1974-01-25 5 Reuter New York, Friday A UN report published here, declared that advertising is widely held to be the worst offender In perpetuating an image of women as sex symbols and inferior beings. The document sum, marises the views of 28 governments and 22Reuter - 333 words
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Article29 1974-01-25 5 ZURICH. Friday A Zurich court yesterday upheld a two year prison sentence imposed on Mrs. Edith Irvine for her part in the Howard Hushes autobiography hoax.29 words
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Article, Illustration95 1974-01-25 5 Brussels, Friday Flags flew at half mast In the small mining town c.f Heusden, Belgium, last night as grief stricken parents identified the charred bodies of 23 teenage boys killed in a fire which gutted their school dormitory. Sixty-three schoolboys aged between 12 and 15 were asleepUPI radio picture - 95 words
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Article247 1974-01-25 5 Vientiane, Friday—The Laotian Government and pro-communist Pathet Lao yesterday signed an agreement on the number of troops each side can station in the two capitals of Laos, their spokesmen said. Sjpokesmen of the two factions told reporters the agreement was signed by the government and247 words
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166 1974-01-25 5 Bangkok, Friday—Defence Minister Dawee Chullasapya said yesterday recent attacks in northeastern Thailand were launched by Thai terrorists and not by communists from Laos. "From the evidence we gathered, they are the Liberation Front of Thailand," Air Chief Marshal Dawee told newsmen on arrival last166 words
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Article23 1974-01-25 5 Geneva, Friday The steep rise in gold is pricing gold teeth out of the market, a Swiss pharmaceutical publication said yesterday.23 words
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Article199 1974-01-25 5 Washington, Friday A suit was filed in the US District Court yesterday charging President Nixon of Illegally and unconstitutionally using up to US$3 million ($7.5 million) to Improve his Key Biscay ne and San Clemente retreats. Mrs. Bella Abzug (Democrat—New York) and Mr.199 words
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Article331 1974-01-25 5 'Accord is possible' Reuter Washington, Friday.— Defence Secretary James Schlesinger said yesterday the United States wanted to broaden its nuclear options so that It would be capable of small strikes against military targets as well as populated cities. Expanding on his recently disclosed changeReuter - 331 words
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Article31 1974-01-25 5 London, Friday A mystery explosion rocked a 60 mile (98 kilometre) area of North Wales on Wednesday night and Slice said it could have en caused by a meteorite-31 words
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Article193 1974-01-25 5 Reuter London, Friday—Prime Minister Edward Heath said yesterday he was confident there was absolutely no truth whatever in allegations that American Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) agents had infiltrated British trade unions. Answering questions in the House of Commons he pointed out that the United StatesReuter - 193 words
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188 1974-01-25 5 United Press International New Delhi, Friday.— Four people Including a police officer were killed in firing incidents in the State of Gujarat which has been rocked by food riots during the past 15 days, Press Trust of India (PTI) news agency said yesterday. TwentyUnited Press International - 188 words
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452 1974-01-25 5 No defence for action, says ex-Nixon aide Reuter Washington, Friday Egll Krogh, a former aide to President Nixon, was jailed for six months yesterday for Watergate-relat-ed crimes by the "plumbers" unit he headed. US district Judge Gerhard Oeseil said Krogh, who made aReuter - 452 words
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Article24 1974-01-25 5 Jakarta, Friday.—Armed forces spokesman Brig. Gen. Sumarahadl said yesterday 218 people detained during and shortly after last week's riots have been released.24 words
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Advertisement326 1974-01-25 5 announcing the airline with more more comfort Comfort with Cathay Pacific is more than ex- (Xv travagant meals. It's your choice of red or white wines with every meal, complimentary drinks, .X|| tasty snacks. It's the pampering by multilingual hostesses from tvXv 9 Asian countries. It's Ti'Xj the comfort of326 words
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OPINION
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435 1974-01-25 6 Britain's economic crisis shows no sign of clearing. Just as the Conservative Government was hinting of plans to expand the three-day week to four and possibly five days, the leaders of the 270,000 miners have recommended a nationwide ballot for strike action. If 55435 words
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'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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Article116 1974-01-25 6 It certainly did not require an astrologer to forecast the break-up of this Thai marriage reported In a Bangkok paper. Wealthy 79-year-old Khun Dharapakvipat signed an agreement with the father of teenager Suchart under which he would give the girl 10,000 baht (S$1600) cash and a monthly116 words
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Article55 1974-01-25 6 Singaporeans may not know it, but Japanese Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka really appreciated his one-night stopover here. "Singapore", he told some members of the Japanese community at a private lunch at the Japanese Embassy, "provided me with a good night's sleep." Did he have a premonition of55 words
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Article, Illustration999 1974-01-25 6 Pang Cheng Lian - It is the third day of the Chinese New Tear, and Pans Chen* lian's column today comprises some random thoughts of the festive occasion. Why, she asks, do we romanlse the Chinese characters for happy new year in Cantonese? The Mandarin pronunciation for happy new year999 words
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VOICE OF THE PRESS
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Article339 1974-01-25 6 What other newspapers are saying: SENDING OFF THE OX AND USHERING IN THE TIGER. The Year of the Ox is to end today, to be followed by the Year of the Tiger tomorrow. As we get busy to send off the Ox and usher in the Tiger,339 words
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Article184 1974-01-25 6 THE PROBLEM OF BUB SERVICE IN KUALA LUMFUR The problem of public transport service In Kuala Lumpur has reached a point where serious attention is called for. Bus commuters have to scramble for their buses and workers often reach their offices late. School children have to go hungry184 words
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Article, Illustration669 1974-01-25 6 David Lamb - From David Lamb Los Angeles Times One year ago, the recently elected Labour Government announced a major overhaul of the Immigration policies that had shaped the destiny of Australia since federation In 1901. The last vestiges of the "White AustralianLos Angeles Times - 669 words
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Letters
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Article314 1974-01-25 6 JERRY GOH - JERRY GOH For the past two weeks of this new year, road accidents have been on the sharp increase. It is tragic to note that many have been Injured or killed due to road accidents. and this I believe is a problem which must be brought314 words
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Article281 1974-01-25 6 YAP SOON HOE - YAP SOON HOE Secretary, Bus Services Reorganisation Committee, Singapore 6. I refer to the letter by K.V. (NN, 26.12.73). Conductors are not allowed to smoke whilst on duty. If K.V. can give us details of the Incident, through P.O. Box 6000, appropriate action can be taken against281 words
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Article270 1974-01-25 6 M. YEO - M. YEO With reference to the report The Bottleneck* that Slow Down Thousand* (NN, 10.1.74), I have a solution for the Jam at the Bras Basah Road Nicoll Highway junction. If I am correct, the Jam here usually occurs In the morning. In my opinion, this is270 words
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Article88 1974-01-25 6 KATHERINE WANG - KATHERINE WANG Your recent article on short-weights should be published again. Last week (16.1.74), I bought a kati of sweet meat (pork) at a shop In the People's Park Complex. The price per katl I paid for was $14.00. On returning home. I had the katl88 words
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Article57 1974-01-25 6 A.C. HO (Miss - A.C. HO (Miss) for Permanent Secretary (Health), Director of Medical Services, Singapore, 2. With reference to Mrs. Louis Nathan's query on accouchement fees (NN. 11.1.74), please be Informed that accouchement fees are charged according to the number of living children (including legally adopted children) within a family, at57 words
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Advertisement227 1974-01-25 6 WRITE TO THE EDITOR, NEW NATION, LOCKED BAG 15, GPO, SINGAPORE. 1. Vol c *n Q i TD ti DIGITAL TIMG SHAPES UP UNIQUELY WITH TENOR-DORLY Futuristic and imaginative designs teamed up with artistry of craftsmanship that is at once recognisable dominate the theme in the n<-w r tinge of227 words
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SPECIAL FEATURE
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Article, Illustration156 1974-01-25 7 Ismail Kassim - FRIDAY FORUM by Ismail Kassim Singapore's finely tarred roads are day by day increasingly tormenting the people. Traffic congestions and the poor public transport system leave many fuming with rage; others bitter and disgusted. Happily the Government is studying the situation and hopes156 words
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Article276 1974-01-25 7 "Traffic congestion takes place only during peak hours and therefore restricting cars from the city area throughout the day is not necessary. So why not just ban cars from the city only during the rush hours?" said MR. HEE KEE MENG, a committee member of276 words
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Article, Illustration462 1974-01-25 7 "Banning cars from the city area will only bring about a deterioration of the chaotic state of bus services," said MISS ANNIE KWAN. "The basic cause of the poor services Is lack of buses on the roads. If traffic 1s eased In the city462 words
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983 1974-01-25 7 Philip Hager - By Philip Hager Los Angeles Times Like others along his street near live Oak Park, California, William Walker had become increasingly concerned about prowlers and a rash of burglaries in the neighbourhood. To be on the safe side, heLos Angeles Times - 983 words
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Article, Illustration282 1974-01-25 7 "Banning cars from the city area will create bottlenecks in other parts of Singapore," said MR. K. FONNUSAMY. "This Is oecause many people have to pass tnrough the city to go to work. For example I stay at Katong and work in Jurong,282 words
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Article206 1974-01-25 7 "The idea is alright provided only a small area is put out of bound to private-own-ed cars," said MR. HENRY CHIN, accounting manager in an electronic company. He said: "Banning cars from a big part of the city is bound to lead to many kinds of206 words
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SHOPPING
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Article, Illustration573 1974-01-25 8 rpHE Swiss have added a new dimension to sewing. With the advent of the Elna Lotus the first compact and highly portable sewing machine thousands of women in more than 100 countries have discovered a new pastime—sewing. With the Elna sewing machines, sewing has truly become a573 words
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TREND
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Article, Illustration239 1974-01-25 9 It is all very well to be young and to scoff at the lacquered hairdos, the carefully painted faces and the cultivated poise of the older woman. There is time enough, you smugly think, to look sleek and perfectly groomed when you arePictures by NIK KASMANI - 239 words
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648 1974-01-25 9 LU LIN - FEMALE 1] j FROMT J] LU LIN "Two dollars, please," I tell the pump attendant sheepishly. He glares at me, as if to say, "And don't you dare ask for more!" Posters around me command, "Save a litre a day!"648 words
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Article442 1974-01-25 9 DOC All families have e x p e r i en ced this some time or another. There is a minor accident at home and it is something they could tackle without rushing to phone their doctor. Yet they hunt around frantically and there442 words
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Article75 1974-01-25 9 Overweight housewife Shirley Turner has slimmed 501b. since she had her jaws cemented together two months ago to stop her eating. She has lost weight at the rate of 5 lb. a week and hopes to achieve a trim 1261b. by June. But she said it was a75 words
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Article, Illustration311 1974-01-25 9 The girl who is chosen to represent Singapore in this year's Queen of the Pacific quest will be announced with regal fanfare. Her name and fame will be trumpeted about by the Gordon Highlanders fanfare trumpeters at the Queen of the Pacific quest ball311 words
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FINANCE
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232 1974-01-25 9 Strasbourg, Friday The head of the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) has called for a renewed, all-out attack against inflation, saying the oil crisis would probably drive the inflation rate this year even higher than in 1973. OECD secretary-gene-ral Mr. Jonkheer232 words
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Article39 1974-01-25 9 The deputy chairman of British Airways, Sir Keith Granville, is t leave the airline at the end of March after 45 years of service. He began work in 1929 with Imperial Airways—the predecessor of British Airways.39 words
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396 1974-01-25 9 Lee Yew Meng - COMPANY PROFILE By Lee Yew Meng Synthetic Resins (Malaysia) belongs to the fortunate rank of pioneer companies which made money in the first year of operations much to the surprise of shareholders. What's more, the company even paid a maiden dividend of 12396 words
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Article200 1974-01-25 9 United Press International Paris, Friday President Georges Pompidou yesterday ordered an emergency action plan to rescue France from a threatening economic crisis caused by Arab oil price increases which he said were too big and too frequent. "For 50 years, these (oil producing) countries haveUnited Press International - 200 words
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Article417 1974-01-25 9 Finding little in the news to inspire them, many investors retreated to the sidelines yesterday and let prices drift slightly lower in moderate trading on the New York Stock Exchange. "National and international news seems to be the big factor in the market recenUy and there was nothing417 words
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Article162 1974-01-25 9 Closing prices (In francs) yesterday. Parlbas 183 +2.80 Indochlne 219 +2 Fonder 385 unch. Prtn temps 120.50 +1.50 COE 454 +5 Bull 71.40 +.40 Royal Dutch 166.50 +2.50 Mlchelln 1300 +1 Thomson 245.50 +5.50 CFP 204 92) Rhone 148.80 i 3 80 Air 335 +2 BSN 1160 -I-in Philips162 words
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Article205 1974-01-25 9 Closing prices at 11.30 a.m. (Australian time;. AOD 11 ia Allstate 08 nil Amad 03% 04 Aurora 10 nil Do opts 00% 01 Au&t Ant 10 U Bamboo 03 04% Beach 35 40 Bridge 16 17 Clevland 38 40 Bastmet 09 09% Endeavour 13 14 Fllnd 20c opt 04%205 words
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Article101 1974-01-25 9 Closing prices (In yen) yesterday Nippon Elec. 229 Matsushita Elec 490 Nippon Steel 135 —1 Nippon Yakln Kogyo 208 -f 10 Toray Ind. 200 Hitachi 166 unch. Mitsui Toatsu 167 Toyo Mtr 335 Takeda Chem. 265 -(-5 Inshlkawajima Harima 231 Miyalri Valve 200 +78 Syokusan Jutaku Sogo 754 —1101 words
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Article83 1974-01-25 9 TWs service Is from the Union Bank of Switzerland. Closing prices (In francs) on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday: UBS 3730 10 SBC 3400 —9 Credit Suisse 3280 10 Swissair B. 542 +4 Swiss Relnsur. 2185 —10 Wlnterthur B. 1820 +20 Zurich Ins ur. 6650 Juvena B. 2095 Nestle83 words
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Article79 1974-01-25 9 Reuter London, Friday The price ol gold soared here yesterday to near-record levels following a proposal by the European Common Market Commission for a higher official gold pricj, In Europe. It leapt U555.75 an ounce to USSI4I an ounce at the afternoon fixing only 75 cents belowReuter - 79 words
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113 1974-01-25 9 Bonn. Friday—Chancellor Willy Brandt yesterday chided France for breaking away from the Common Market currency bloc and called for a united European stand in meeting the energy crisis and monetary problems. "Precisely the monetary situation, but above all the energy crisis triggered113 words
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Advertisement29 1974-01-25 9 DO YOU KNOW THIS MAN? HE IS THE WELL KNOWN MASTER CUTTER IN TAILORING COME TO LEONG TAILOR G26, OVERSEAS UNION SHOPPING CENTRE, COLLYER QUAY, SPORE 1. TEL: *****429 words
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Advertisement257 1974-01-25 9 Enhance the beauty of your hands At S.P.H. de Sitva, we have a large selection of valuable Diamond Rings set with Sapphires, Rubies. Jades and Emeralds. Set in different attractive design* the rings are made to enhance the beauty of your hands. Come and see our exquisite collection today: 7889257 words
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Article938 1974-01-25 10 Bedford, Peters tipped for their events Reuter Christchurch, Friday British athletes, spearheaded by world 10,000 metres record holder David Bedford and Olympic pentathlon champion Mary Peters, could sweep the first three athletics gold medals at stake today in the 10 th Commonwealth Games. The brilliantReuter - 938 words
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Article89 1974-01-25 10 Christchurch, Friday.—Singapore's Chee Swee Lee qualified for the women's 400 metres semi finals when she finished fourth in her heat with the time of 56.25 ec here this morning. Results: Heat I—l. Verona Bernard (Eng) 53.25 ec; 2. Lorna Forde (Barbados) 54.75 ec; 3. Bethanie Nail89 words
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Article, Illustration343 1974-01-25 10 JEFFREY LOW - Farleigh the star By JEFFREY LOW Singapore Recreation Club recovered from an early setback to beat a determined Hong Kong Football Club 2-1 in a friendly hockey match at the Padang yesterday. The visitors, who are here on a four-match tour until Sunday, gave our local Division343 words
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Article564 1974-01-25 10 Chrlstchurch, Friday. —Seeded players in the Commonwealth Games badminton championships face a tough araw when sineles play gets under way today. The joint third seeds, Raymond Stevens of England and Tan Aik Mong of Malaysia both meet particularly strong opponents in Canadian Thomas Cup players.564 words
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Article173 1974-01-25 10 Johannesburg, Friday Sixteen overseas golfers were among the 81 qualifiers for the third round of Dunlop Masters tournament yesterday, with south African Bobby Cole hitting a six-under-par 64 for a second round lead by two strokes. Britain's Warren Humphreys, who returned a 68 yesterday, was173 words
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Article26 1974-01-25 10 San Diego, Friday.— Ben Crenshaw and Tom Kite shot matching seven-under-par 65s yesterday for the first round lead in the Andy Wil-liams-San Diego Open.26 words
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320 1974-01-25 10 Deer Lake, (Pennsylvania), Friday. Mu» hammad Ali worked six rounds with three sparring partners yesterday in a tinal tune up for his return 12 round fignt with Joe Frazier at Madison Square Garden next Monday night Angelo Dundee. Ali's trainer, said tne fighter320 words
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Article641 1974-01-25 10 Lim Kee Chan - with Lim Kee Chan Singapore will be making another venture into the international golf scene. Tne Singapore Golf Association are preparing a team to compete for the first time in the Bth biennial world amateur team championship for the Eisen hower Trophy at Kuala Lumpur641 words
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Article306 1974-01-25 10 'Clash of dates' issue London. Friday. Delegates from about 60 nations will meet here this weekend to discuss the threat to international tennis posed by the formation of the American-based World Team Tennis (WTT) group. WTT. who have signed up a substantial number of306 words
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Article245 1974-01-25 10 Tokyo, Friday. Brazilian challenger Miguel De Oliveira boxed here for the first time yesterday and immediately drew blood from the nose of his Japanese sparring partner. The 26-year-old Brazillan champion Is preparing for the world Junior middleweight title match against champion Kolchl Wajlma of Japan here on245 words
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Article32 1974-01-25 10 New York, Friday Results of the National Basketball Association championship: Seattle 98 Boston 97; Detroit 121 Portland 95; Milwaukee 114 Buffalo 88; Phoenix 110 Cleveland 103; Houston 115 Atlanta 104.32 words
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Article, Illustration234 1974-01-25 11 By SCRUTINEER Puisne Judge is strongly fancied to win Race 5 over 9£f and complete a double for the meeting at Kuala Lumpur tomorrow. The Atilla four-year-old gelding broke the ice with an impressive win over the 6f last Saturday. Bowling along in234 words
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Article54 1974-01-25 11 Tokyo, Friday The Japan Olympic committee (JOC) has decided to send a full delegation tr, the seventh Asian Games In Teheran in September, a JOC official said yesterday. He said the JOC at its meeting on Wednesday decided to take part in all 16 events, including track54 words
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Article307 1974-01-25 11 Developer looks well Kuala Lumpur, Fri. Showgirl V, one of the leading fancies In the Tunku's Gold Cup on Sunday, wound up her preparation with a splendid gallop with stablemate Chaya Timor n on good going here this morning. After cantering one round. Showgirl (O. Podmore) and307 words
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Article2707 1974-01-25 11 2.00 CLASS 6 DIV. 4 6F ($5,500 $3,850 to winn*r) 1 0992 Manggto a (Battering Ram) Mansor 5 9 0 »F -P. Lm 5 2 9560 En|oym«ni a (Shaw) Tulloh 4 8 12 (dd+6) Podmora 11 3 8656 Shakato a (Wu L Let) Heddle 5 8.10 1) f2,707 words
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Article121 1974-01-25 11 SCRUTINEER DANTE EPSOM JEBP BLUE PETER Rue 1 Phab Mar.ggts Shakato Manggis Manggis Phalx Manggla Phala lUce Z Petite Tini The Sorceress Phantom Lite Petite Tlnl Petite Tlni Molten Gold Petite Tlni Kota Tlnggl 91 Datin's Fancy Ming Dynasty Datin g Fancy Ming Dynasty Secret Agent Ming Dynasty121 words
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Article, Illustration450 1974-01-25 11 Hong Kong's top squash players showed their mettle yesterday when they thrashed a weak Singapore Selection team 7-0 on the opening day of the first annual squash international series at the Tanglin Club, reports Jeffrey Low. Our "C" and "D" graders were no match450 words
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Article116 1974-01-25 11 Buklt Timah District have planned a "condensed" six-seven-a~side hockey tournament for secondary schools starting next Tuesday. Boys and girls in the "B" division will play off on January 29 to decide the four best teams. The "C" division will meet on Wednesday while the "A" division116 words
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Article34 1974-01-25 11 Philadelphia, Friday.— Third-seeded Tom Okker of Holland advanced to the quarter-finals yesterday with a 7-5, 8-1 victory over Harold Solomon of the United States In the US$lOO,OOO professional Indoor tennis championships. i34 words
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Advertisement405 1974-01-25 10 (,*(*.:!){,.!*??.,?)>{:$$.;%)%$ EBBBEaaa dine/ dance and romance to the Sounds of Hawaii' at Aloha Rhu Hawaiian Village The Ideal Seaside Rendezvous Just 2 1/2 miles away from Bedok. Reservation Tel: S'pore *****4 MAGIC CENTRE MAQIC SHOWS, Tricks 26. Robinson I Road, Singapore Tel: *****. AT YOUB SERVICE PROMPT SERVICEI ACE STATIONERY405 words
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Advertisement321 1974-01-25 10 RENTAL, HIRE-PURCHASE SALES wooden furniture,, refrigerators. Trade-In arrangeable. Please contact 18 Tiverton Lane, S'pore 9 Tel: *****9 u The Management A Staff of Prince Room Reetaurant wishing all customer* A friend* A 'KONG HEE FATT CHOY' A Very Proeperous Chinese New Year! JLLV ANY PROBLEMS In vacating lands and quarters?321 words
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Advertisement22 1974-01-25 10 FOR YOUR SHOPPING CONVENIENCE THE HOUSE OF TANG IS OPEN TODAY L^JCKTAHGISIPTELTD fS|35 310. ORCHARD ROAD. SIIIGAPORE 9 TEL *****0 (5 LINES)22 words
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Advertisement117 1974-01-25 11 KOREAN RESTAURANT K A 9 i Specially engaged top chefs from Korea to prepare you top-rated steaks, economical and scrumptuous foods. Come to Korean Restaurant and have a good taste. We have specially trained waitresses to serve you in Korean customs and manners. All are welcome. GOOD LOCATION CONVENIENT PARKING117 words
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Advertisement58 1974-01-25 11 L tm* w Vmj taste more of life when you live it with gusto. Because you don't get a second chance. So why settle for second best? Ewn in the beer you drink. When you're out of Schlitz. you're out of beer. food A bmrigt (private) ltd., *75, Bukit Tknah58 words
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Article166 1974-01-25 12 TODAY is Friday, January 25, the 25th day of 1974 with 340 to follow. THE MOON Is between Its new phase and first quarter. Technically there is NO MORNING STAR. THE EVENING STARS are Mercury. Venus, Mars and Jupiter. Those born on this date are under the sign of166 words
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Article50 1974-01-25 12 AH FOOK: I was horrified to see people disturbing the tiger at the zoo yesterday. I hope the officials will do something about it. MEI UN: I feel it's the visitors to the zoo who should discipline themselves, Surely the officials cannot be watching them all the time.50 words
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Advertisement139 1974-01-25 12 it m m Continental Food Festival From January 28 The Continental Restaurant takes you through a 10-week lunchtime buffet journey of 5 European countries: Italian Jan 28 Feb 10 Swiss Feb 11 —24 Austrian Feb 25 Mar 10 German Mar 11 —24 Scandinavian Mar 24 Apr 7. m THE ITALIAN139 words
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Advertisement147 1974-01-25 12 RIGAST FROM DENMAR The Cutlery to grace your table and delight yourguest TAKE A LOOK AT (Mm FRIGAST 30 YEARS UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTEE 1 Every piece of Cheri Cutlery is beautifully shaped W for practical use. r Designed by the prominent Danish sculptor Henning Seidelin with loving care. Cheri is the147 words
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Page 12 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous1326 1974-01-25 12 BACK PAGE 4 MARIA RASHEED is today's Belle of Week (Friday, Jan. 25, 1974). Nineteen-year-old Maria is fond of reading and travelling. She speaks Japanese fluently. Picture by JERRY SEH. BELLS VASHICA One belle appears on this pate every week from Monday to Friday. Cut alone the dotted line and1,326 words
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Miscellaneous1210 1974-01-25 12 AT THE CINEMA with THE HAPMEST MOMENT (Mandarin): Another ribald trilogy from the director of Illicit Desire, Li Han-shlang. The usual lecherous characters and seductive women people such stories concerning aphrodisiac, prostitutes and heart-failure due to what else. Among the cast are the familiar Michael Hul. Hu Chin, Tanny and1,210 words
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Miscellaneous440 1974-01-25 12 LUCKY STAR IF ITS YOUR BIRTHDAY Born today, you possess an enterprising natture that Is best and most easily fulfilled by success In business. Unhappy when forced to submit to the authority of others, you will spend a great deal of your childhood and young adulthood fighting against the powers440 words
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