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Title Section21 1974-01-31 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Thursday evening, January 31, 1974 No. 936 Price 20 cents M.C. (P) 20/74 SINGAPORE THURSDAY JANUARY 31, 197421 words
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Article, Illustration365 1974-01-31 1 Bharathi Mohan - Police and zoo officials plan new strategy after fire and flares fail to flush out the defiant black panther By Bharathi Mohan The runaway black panther was this morning still inside the 70-ft long underground covered monsoon drain at the Singapore Turf Club defyingPicture by Jerry Seh - 365 words
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Article119 1974-01-31 1 In slack trading, prices were fairly steady on the Stock Exchange of Singapore for the first 45 minutes this morning. BUSINESS DONE: City Development (1) 1.76. General Lumber (9) 1.31, (4) 1.32. Harimau CI) 0.98, (1) 0.99. San Holdings (7) 0.97, (12) 0.98, (1) 0.98*. United Overseas119 words
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Article13 1974-01-31 1 Police reported 124 accidents yesterday, seven were serious and two fatal.13 words
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Article47 1974-01-31 1 Caracas, Thursday. Venezuela has decided against raising oil reference prices again next month, government sources said yesterday. "Although the government has not yet made a definite decision, we can say that oil export prices will remain the same" a Hydrocarbons Ministry source said.47 words
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Article35 1974-01-31 1 CID detectives arrested 24 secret society members, including a man wanted by Malaysian police, during a two-hour operation last night around the vicinity of Lim Teck Kim Road, Palmer Road and EVerton Park.35 words
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121 1974-01-31 1 Reuter London. Thursday A British Judge was injured last night when a letter bomb flew up as he was opening his mall. The blast occurred at Edenbrldge, the south England home of 62-year-old Mr. John Buzzard a newly-appointed circuit Judge. He receivedReuter - 121 words
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Article36 1974-01-31 1 Tel Aviv, Thursday.— Twelve policemen and four residents of the Hatikva quarter here were injured last night In a riot in the area over food prices. Police said six demonstrators were detained.36 words
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Article23 1974-01-31 1 Santiago, Thursday.— Seventeen-year-old Rosa Catalan has given birth to her sixth child here. She had her first baby at 13.23 words
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Article247 1974-01-31 1 Reuter London, Thursday Britain regards Libyan support for the Irish Republican Army (IRA) In Northern Ireland as blatant Interference with British Internal affairs, Government Minister Lord Balnlel said yesterday. He had been asked In Parliament about Press reports that the outlawed organisation, violently campaigning for theReuter - 247 words
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225 1974-01-31 1 London, Thursday The British Government last night offered an 11th hour peace formula to the coal-m Ine r s and there were immediate hopes that a threatened national strike in the mines could be avoided. Alter a 24-hour cabinet meeting. Prime Minister Etfward Heath225 words
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Article, Illustration241 1974-01-31 1 He may submit written evidence Washington, Thursday President Nixon yesterday rejected a court order to testify for his former top aide, John Ehrlichman in the "plumbers" burglary trial but left open the possibility that he might submit a written deposition if requested. White House spokes- man241 words
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Article269 1974-01-31 1 Reuter Washington, Thursday President Nixon said last night the Arabs would meet "in the immediate future" to discuss lifting the oil embargo against the United States. In his State of the Union address, Mr. Nixon discussed "hopeful developments" in the course of disengagement inReuter - 269 words
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641 1974-01-31 1 Nixon to plug all loopholes to prevent another Watergate Reuter Washington, Thursday President Nixon disclosed last night he would give Congress wide ranging proposals to prevent a repetition of the Watergate scandal and other campaign abuses during the presidential election campaign in 1972. HeReuter - 641 words
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Miscellaneous20 1974-01-31 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook for today from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Scattered showers In late afternoon. See Back Page20 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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545 1974-01-31 2 Teresa Ooi, Judith Holmberg - Centre sends out letters in its bid to save petrol By J Teresa Ooi, Judith Holmberg The Singapore Professional Centre has urged its 6000 members to rorm car pools to conserve petrol. Letters urging members to do so were sent out earlier this545 words
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Article27 1974-01-31 2 The Special Constabulary will hold a passingout parade of the 10th intake of national servicemen at the Police Academy parade ground on Saturday at 5.30 p.m.27 words
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179 1974-01-31 2 More than 290 acres of land in Tuas have been acquired by the Jurong Town Corporation for expansion of the industrial estate. The land, which belonged to about 40 people, are mostly farms and swampland. The biggest single piece of land of179 words
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Article180 1974-01-31 2 Al5 p.c. increase China's vessels calling here have raised their freight rates by 15 per cent because of the world's energy crisis. The Singapore Shippers Council has been Informed of the higher rates by Chinese shipping agenu. Confirming this, the council's chairman, Mr. E.J. Tan, said180 words
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Article138 1974-01-31 2 The reserve blood stock for Group O is at a very low level, according to Dr. Y.W. Ong of the Blood Transfusion Service. Last week the blood bank received 433 units but the number of blood transfusions hit 584 units. The reserve blood stock138 words
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138 1974-01-31 2 About 70 per cent of cigarette addicts who took part in the Youngberg Memorial Hospital's Five-Day Plan To Stop Smoking in October last year are still off cigarettes. This was disclosed In a survey conducted by the hospital recently. The result is138 words
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Article55 1974-01-31 2 The price of bean sprouts (tow gay) will go up by 10 cents to 30 cents a kati from tomorrow. A statement from the Singapore Beansprout Cultivators' Association •aid the price hike was due to dearer green beans. The association hopes consumers will understand that the Increase55 words
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Article, Illustration123 1974-01-31 2 This is how school begins for students of the Jalan Teck Whye Secondary School each morning—a full 10 minutes of exercises before they step into their classrooms. Led by their principal, the students do eight exercises, repeated four times, to make sure that theyPicture by Philip Lim - 123 words
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Article, Illustration253 1974-01-31 2 Mothers, if you have problems handling your teenage children, take a tip from Mrs. Jill Amos (above), wife of the visiting New Zealand Minister of Education and an experienced child guidance counsellor "sit down and listen to them." Teenage children the world over253 words
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264 1974-01-31 2 Sunny Wee - Association to meet oil firms next month By Sunny Wee The Federation of Singapore Petrol Dealers' Association will meet the oil companies next month to discuss their claim for higher rebates to meet increasing overhead costs. It is understood that the petrol dealers are264 words
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Article265 1974-01-31 2 CISCO, the commercial wing of the police force, is to introduce a Central Alarm System (CAS) to prevent armed robberies and housebreaking. The system, which has been planned since the Inception of CISCO (Commercial and Industrial Security Corporation) in July. 1972, is expected tc. be operational265 words
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Article217 1974-01-31 2 The establishment of the independent New Zealand Force South- East Asia marks "a new era in defence relations in this region." This was stated by the acting New Zealand High Commissioner to Singapore, Mr. B.J. Lynch, this morning at the Force's inaugural ceremony217 words
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Article88 1974-01-31 2 Seventeen employers were fined a total of $9850 for offences under the Central Provident Fund Act for the week ending* Jan. 19. A total of $10,161, being arrears of contribution. and $1003. being interests on late payments, were collected from the employers. Slnlrt industrial Services Co., of88 words
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Article24 1974-01-31 2 The Telecommunication Authority of Singapore's service counter at General Post Office, Fullerton Building, will be closed from tomorrow until further notice for renovation.24 words
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123 1974-01-31 2 Singapore Airlines is studying an offer by Continental Airlines of the United States to sell a Boeing 747 following talks between SIA officials and Mr. Robert Wyzenbeek, CA's sales vice-president. Mr. Wyzenbeek is touring the region to sell the wide-bodied Jets123 words
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223 1974-01-31 2 New Nation's grand finals of the Belle of the Week contest is now on. There will be extra big prises for yon at the end of two weeks. Let as take a look at what yon can win. The reader who sends223 words
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Article47 1974-01-31 2 Explosives will be used In excavation works In the hilly area bounded by Pender Henderson, and Telok B1 ang a h Roads between 11.00 a.m. and noon for eight days starting on Friday. Members of the public are advised to keep clear of the area.47 words
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Miscellaneous296 1974-01-31 2 NEW NATION CROSSWORD mmuu ■SHIES a mum 7 Famous British actor. 8 Full of: Suffix. 9 Work group. 10 Military courtesy. 11 Actors. 12 Finisher. 13 Wild plants. 18 Unusual. 19 City in Idaho. 23 Quotis pegs. 24 Chord of three notes. 26 Ditch about castle. 27 Persistent pre-occupations. 29296 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article273 1974-01-31 3 Reuter Tripoli, Thursday Libyan Oil Minister Ezzeddin Mabrouk yesterday expressed astonishment at the intention of other Arab countries to 'ower oil prices and said u further increase was essential. The Libyan news agency Arna quoted Mr. Mabrouk as saying it was not inReuter - 273 words
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Article178 1974-01-31 3 Reuter Jerusalem, Thursday The Israeli Prime Minister, Mrs. Golda Meir. said yesterday that Israel had no intention of holding on to Syrian territory captured in the October war, and was interested in a disengagement of forces agreement with Syria. Addressing a meetinig of theReuter - 178 words
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Article251 1974-01-31 3 Now veto lifted Reuter Brussels, Thursday. Britain yesterday lifted its veto on key common market energy and monetary policies in a bid to speed up agree ment on the creation of an EEC regional develop ment fund, Informed sources said. British Foreign SecretaryReuter - 251 words
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Article71 1974-01-31 3 New York, Thursday.— James Earl Ray, confessed muraerer of civil rights leader Dr. Martm Lutner King, yesterday won a court review of his guilty plea a move that could lead to the new trial he has sought lor nearly five years. Ray, 41, Is serving a 9971 words
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170 1974-01-31 3 Washington, Thursday The United States yesterday named a toplevel delegation, headed by Secretary of State Dr. Henry Kissinger and Treasury Secretary Mr. George Shultz, to attend the International oil conference here on February 11 and 12. The delegation will also Include170 words
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Article, Illustration150 1974-01-31 3 Reuter London, Thursday Blonde actress Marianne Faithful (above) slept with three members of the Rolling Stones pop group before deciding she liked Mick Jagger the best, according to an Interview published In a music magazine here yesterday. Marianne, 27, is reported to have said: "MyReuter - 150 words
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236 1974-01-31 3 London, Thursday Britain yesterday dismissed as "unrealistic" the concept envisaged by India and Sri Lanka of the Indian Ocean becoming recognised as a sea of peace, free from great power rivalry. The Indian and Sri Lankan premiers, Mrs. Indira Gandhi and Mrs. Sirimavo Bandaranaike, put236 words
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Article, Illustration341 1974-01-31 3 'I thought I would be shot' Bonn, Thursday A 63 year old German freed this month after serving 23 years in Chinese prisoners on spying charges described yesterday how he heard other prisoners being shot and was himself taken four times to the death341 words
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119 1974-01-31 3 Nassau, Thursday Billionaire recluse Howard Hughes has won an Interim injunction blocking US moves to extradite him from the Bahamas to face stock manipulation charges. The injunction, handed down yesterday by Supreme Court Justice Maxwell Thompson, prevents the Bahaman authorities issuing an arrest119 words
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Article162 1974-01-31 3 LIM KOK ANN - CHESS BY LIM KOK ANN Anatoli Karpov, 22, of the Soviet Union, crushed his opponent Lev Plougaevsky in the sixth game of their match In Moscow last night to lead by 2.0. On the 17th move, Karpov offered a sacrifice of two pawns which Polugaevsky162 words
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Article49 1974-01-31 3 London, Thursday. Twiggy, Britain's skinny top model turned actress, plans to marry American actor Michael Witney, a spokesman for the couple said in London last night. Twiggy, a former hairdresser's assistant, ended her romance with her long time mentoi and manager Justin de Vllleneuve last year.49 words
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Article516 1974-01-31 3 '23,000 Reds surround capital' UPI, Reuter Phnom Penh, Thursday President Lon Nol yesterday declared a six-month state of emergency to cope with the most intense rebel offensive against Phnom Penh in the history of the war in Cambodia. Heavy fighting was reported with western intelligenceUPI, Reuter - 516 words
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Article159 1974-01-31 3 United Press International London, Thursday A pamphlet circulated by the Soviet Embassy yesterday warned China that "Its policy of rap«rochement with the test has Its limits and Is fraught with dangerous consequences." It said: "Certain figures in the West hasten to acquire an ally in PekrngUnited Press International - 159 words
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252 1974-01-31 3 Saigon, Thursday A special flight will today leave South Vietnam for Hong Kong to collect the first batch of South Vietnamese prisoners captured by the Chinese in the recent battle for the Paracel Islands. A government spokesman said yesterday the Air Vietnam252 words
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Article45 1974-01-31 3 Zurich, Thursday. Switzerland had only 81 unemployed last year a record low level out of a working population of three million, official statistics published here today showed. The average number of unemployed in 1972 was 100. In 1971 the figure was 104.45 words
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Article, Illustration760 1974-01-31 4 QUALITY and durability are the two main factors a shopper looks for when he goes on a buying spree. Whether it be a stereo casette set, a pair of shoes or a good shirt and tie, he is prepared to pay a little more for760 words
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Advertisement166 1974-01-31 4 THE BEST THAI TRANCE CAN OFFER Wines and fashions are the t world-renowned products from K France. The foremost fashion house, Dior, has created a x really remarkable magnificient ties. A nd they can be seen here. m nil ft THE LEADING MENSWEAR TAILORS A STORES OUTFITTERS G-36. High Street166 words
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Article, Illustration745 1974-01-31 5 Jennifer Schoon - That's Heather's count to date By Jennifer Schoon A purser's assistant on board a ship Is a far cry from being a female vocalist In one of Singapore's better known bands, but that was the childhood ambition of Heather of the Thunderblrds. In her wildest745 words
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Article421 1974-01-31 5 JEAN LI - Success through hard work POPS ■v JEAN LI J. GEILS BAND. LADIES INVITED (ATLANTIC): Like the Rolling Stones before them, the J. Gells band have grown out of the strictly imitative blues and r b roots. They are now a matured band with a highly421 words
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345 1974-01-31 5 Melbourne Herald Anita Harris is reported to be singing's first millionairess. "It really depends whether you're talking in dollars or pounds," says her husbandmanager Mike Margolls. "If it's pounds then you are well wide of the mark. But If it's dollars, then youMelbourne Herald - 345 words
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Article, Illustration466 1974-01-31 5 Gene Teo - By Gene Teo "I was bom of a Greek father and an Italian mother in Egypt. Where does that put me?" Everynight Marc Anthony puts this question to the audience. He Is pulling legs of course. For no one knows better than the466 words
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Article, Illustration210 1974-01-31 5 Rennle Chap, 19, has every reason to smile. Who wouldn't, after walking away with a stack of prizes. To be moire precise, he had Just won himself a trophy, a Yamaha guitar, a stack of folk LP records, a watch and $350 the first prize for210 words
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Advertisement125 1974-01-31 5 Gents' Belts, Shoes Wallets; Ladies' Handbags and Shoes 0. K. SHOES COMPANY 114, (Ist floor) High Street Centre, Singapore, 6. Tel: ***** m Shop in Comfort NANYANG WATCH CO. (PIE) LTD. B 6 7, HIGH STREET CENTRE, TEL: ***** A wide selection of Watches, Cameras and Electrical Appliances. {Open all125 words
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Advertisement235 1974-01-31 5 International Training Centre NEW COURSES STARTING SHORTLY Shortbiid Theory -Rapid Coarse 31st Jsn. English as a Foreign/ Second language (All levels) 31st Jan. Book-keeping Intermediate (Revision Course leading to L.C.C. Exam.) Ist Feb. Advertising 12th Feb. Telephone can or write for details INTERNATINNAI TRAINING CENTRE (PTE) ITI SUPRfMf HOUSt (6tti235 words
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OPINION
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Article546 1974-01-31 6 Are we in danger of falling into the trap that so many other countries have slipped into of late—namely, that of only worrying and treating symptoms instead of striking at the root of the illness itself? This would appear to be the case in the546 words
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Article50 1974-01-31 6 'WHISPERS' by ispy Singapore is not the only country that frowns on bars which seek to create a cosy atmosphere. Seoul City authorities in South Korea have Instructed owners of bars, cabarets, nightclubs and taverns to remove partition walls that provide their customers with "an isolated atmosphere."50 words
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Article, Illustration884 1974-01-31 6 Pakir Singh - The lifts In HOB flats arc by now Infamous for the dirt and filth which they contain. And after one trip In one, oar columnist Fakir Singh is not surprised that they should come to such a sorry state. During his884 words
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577 1974-01-31 6 George McArthur - From George McArthur The Los Angeles Times Although it has not yet been officially called off, the search for 1233 missing American servicemen ip Indochina has virtually ended. Official American authorities have confirmed that no present searches are under way and none areThe Los Angeles Times - 577 words
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Article, Illustration832 1974-01-31 6 Joe Alex - By Joe Alex Los Angeles Times What US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger is doing to get the Arabs and Israelis started down the road towards a settlement, the Arabs have consigned Sheik Ahmed Zaki Yamani to do for their cause.Los Angeles Times - 832 words
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Article280 1974-01-31 6 Reuter The prize for the understatement of the year must surely go to the Italian journalist who wrote that his country's postal service "leaves something to be desired." Chiefly, it leaves letters to be desired. For In what is widely considered here one of the WesternReuter - 280 words
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Article206 1974-01-31 6 PekingTokyo air link WORLD COMMINT EXCERPTS FROM EDITORIALS Asahi Shimbun The Liberal-Democra-tic Party has faced difficulties in co-ordinating intraparty opinions on conclusion of JapanPeking air services. This is because pro-Taiwan Diet members in the party have been strongly opposed to the Government's draft aviation policy. Foreign Minister Ohira explained theAsahi Shimbun - 206 words
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Article251 1974-01-31 6 The Bangkok Post The people are getting sick and tired of the continuing flagrant violations of peace and order. While a series of bold robberies of supermarkets have been taking place, it is distressing that certain irresponsible student groups and their leaders are engaging inThe Bangkok Post - 251 words
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Article192 1974-01-31 6 The Daily Telegraph Millions of mothers must feel some dismay at the news that the famous Dr. Benjamin SDOck has announced, at tne age of 70. that he now feels he was wrong in many of the principles he enunciated 28 years ago in his book BabyThe Daily Telegraph - 192 words
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SPECIAL FEATURE
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Article, Illustration151 1974-01-31 7 R us s i a s leading writer Alexander Solzhenitsyn, continues to wage his heroic battle against suppression and terror. His latest book, Gulag Archipelago, is a horrifying account of Stalinist terror which he personally experienced. The book has received raving reviews in the West but151 words
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Article, Illustration1113 1974-01-31 7 Douglas Watson - That is where he learned to sleep on his feet By Douglas Watson Washington Post Alexander Dolgun, a quiet, 47-year-old Rockville, resident, has forgotten nothing, although it has been 25 years since his arrest in the Soviet Union. "It was 1.10 p.m. IWashington Post - 1,113 words
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Article, Illustration1414 1974-01-31 7 Michael Grordey - By Michael Grordey Washington Post Alexander Solzhenltsyns new book. Gulag Archipelago, published last month In Russian in Paris, is a bill of indictment against Stalinist terror and its aftermath. It is probably his most important work until now, from both a political and literary pointWashington Post - 1,414 words
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Article, Illustration534 1974-01-31 7 Robert Kaiser - By Robert Kaiser Washington Post The Soviet news agency Tass recently described Alexandra Solzhenitsyn's? new book on Soviet prison camps as "unfounded slander against the Soviet people" and said enemies of detente were promoting the book in the West. The Tass commentary wasWashington Post - 534 words
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Advertisement114 1974-01-31 7 JONES LANG Property Consultants Real Estate Agents The international services of Jones Lang Wootton are now available in Singapore from newly established offices here. We offer a professional consultancy service including the following: Property valuations for Mortgage and all Institutional purposes Project Management and Financing of Commercial Developments Feasibility Studies114 words
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EDUCATIONAL BROADSHEET
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Article, Illustration4410 1974-01-31 8 I BROADSHEET^ The glory of the Augustus Age... Trade between the Mediterranean and the Far East was prevalent even long before Augustus Caesar's reign. But greater expansion in commerce between these territories occurred mainly because of the efforts and reforms of Augustus. However, this expansion became notable only in4,410 words
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TREND AND BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration654 1974-01-31 9 SWEE YIN; BETTY L. KHOO - SWEE YIN ON THE JOB Ho struggling artist-on-the-dole image for this graphic designer SWEE YIN BETTY L. KHOO Creative Wong Swee Yin decided several years ago to put away her dissection instruments and take up paintbrush and sketch-pad seriously. That decision marked a turning point654 words
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Article, Illustration425 1974-01-31 9 VIOLET OON - TALKING SHOP VIOLET OON Your desk accessories need not consist of only cheap plastic trays in which you throw all your pencils and papers. Whatever your taste, be it avant garde, or oriental, Singapore shops are treasure houses when you're looking for things that425 words
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514 1974-01-31 9 PEGGY MASSIN - PEGGY MASSIN Paris is out to prove this season that high fashion and ready-to-wear can survive and thrive compatibly. For the first time in its century-old history, the powerful syndicate of couture designers has been restructured to handle certain prestige ready-to-wear514 words
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774 1974-01-31 9 Robert Elegant - ASIAN DIARY Now Peking aid for insurgents reduced From Robert Elegant Los Angeles Times CHINA The expanding Peking Washington connection is not Just an exercise in goodwill, though goodwill between the world's most populous nation and the world's most powerful nation is un doubtedly a goodLos Angeles Times - 774 words
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Article, Illustration906 1974-01-31 9 Robert Crabbbe - From Robert Crabbbe United Press International NORTH KOREA Six years ago North Korean torpedo boats swarmed out of Wonsan harbour to seize the US navy spy ship USS Pueblo. and imprison its 86man crew. Was it a masterful stroke ofUnited Press International - 906 words
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429 1974-01-31 9 William Drummond - From William Drummond The Los Angeles Times INDIA Despite the best rice harvest in history, India has been troubled by a wave of food riots that has taken 11 lives. This paradox of hunger following a bumper crop lies at the heart ofThe Los Angeles Times - 429 words
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FINANCE
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416 1974-01-31 10 Lee Yew Meng - By Lee Yew Meng Anotl i«r American bank h as set up office in Singapore. It is the Harris Trust and Sa .vings Bank, based ir i Chicago. This br Ings the number of representative offices of foreign banks here to 32, as416 words
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OVERSEAS STOCK EXCHANGE PRICES
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Article448 1974-01-31 10 Hints that Saudi Arabia may be preparing to break the Arab evil embargo sparked the first buying enthusiasm L a a week yesterday i uid pushed prices higher on the New York Stock 1 Exchange. The report publish ed yesterday In the Wt ill Street Journal said tt448 words
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Article39 1974-01-31 10 The Dow Jones closing n inge of stock averages yt -ster day were: 30 Industrials 85 8.7(1 (up 10.00), 20 transport 186.59 (up 1.51), 15 ut llities 93.69 (up 0.58) and 65 stocks 272 36 (up 2.69).39 words
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Article215 1974-01-31 10 C 'losing prices (In francs) yest erday. Par Ibas 182 —.20 Ind( ichlne 210.50 —1.50 Pont :ler 384.90 +5.90 Prln temps 117 +2.50 COE 435 —5 Bull 67.50 —.50 Roya 1 Dutch 175 —2 Mirht ;lln 1251 —9 Thorn son 239 +.10 CFP 212 +1 Rhone 141.90 +.10 Air215 words
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Article194 1974-01-31 10 Prices at 11.30 ajn. (Australian time). AOD 10 11 Allstate 09 10 Amad nil 04 Aurora 09 nil Do opts nil 03 Aust Ant 09 10 Bamboo 03 04 Beach 32 40 Bridge 16 17 Clever 40 42 Eastmet ml 10 Endeavour 18 20 Fllnd 04 H 05 Hastings194 words
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Article84 1974-01-31 10 This service comes from the Union Bank of Switzerland. Closing prices (In francs) on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday. UBS 3800 10 SBC 3400 3256 Credit Suisse 4-5 8wlssalr B. 549 +1 Swiss Reinsur. 2240 40 Winterthur B. 1820 +6 Zurich Insur. 6650 Juvena B. 2110 20 Nestle B.84 words
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Article141 1974-01-31 10 Kyodo The Tokyo Stock Market turned modestly upward in the morning session yesterday under the lead of speculative issues. An estimated 100 million shares were traded in the first section. Second section prices continued advancing under uninterrupted buying pressure. Mlyalrl Valve and Hirose Electric moved higher with other electricalsKyodo - 141 words
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Article, Illustration141 1974-01-31 10 Prices improved a little on the Stock Exchange of Si ngapore Cterday. In dull tradthe market opened steady and closed slifhtly hither. Improvement among industrial, hotel, finance, rubber and property counters was fractional. Losses, on the other hand, were also very small. Haw Par which was actively traded141 words
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Article, Illustration727 1974-01-31 10 Wilkie sets Games record in swimming Punch on his way to the final Christchurch, Thursday Scotland's unassuming Lachie Stewart will make his debut in marathon running at the Commonwealth Games fcere today and is a quiet tip to upset the fancied English and Australian goldUPI radio picture - 727 words
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Article657 1974-01-31 10 Christchurch, Thursday Pigtailed schoolgirl Sonya Gray served notice to the world last night that Australia has found a new "wonder swimmer" destined to rewrite the world record book. Miss Gray, 14 and virtually unheard of until six weeks ago, ploughed through 200 metres of freestyle in657 words
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Article164 1974-01-31 10 New York, Thursday Final arrangements for world heavyweight boxing champion George Foretnan to defend his title on March 26 against Ken Norton in Caracas, Venezuela, were announced here yesterday. The boxers signed contracts for the 15-round match 10 days ago in Los Angeles, but at164 words
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299 1974-01-31 10 Christchurch, Thursday Africa's domination of gold medals at the Commonwealth Games boxing tournament was assured last night when live Ugandans and lour Nigerians won their way into the final round. The night of rousinj. semi-finai action also gave gold medal chance*, to299 words
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Article102 1974-01-31 10 Johannesburg, Thursday South African Allan Hennlng carded a five-under-par 67 to lead the first round of the South African Open golf tournament here yesterday. while the favourite, Gary Player hit a par 72. Hennlng was followed by his brother Harold on 68, and John Fourie, also of102 words
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Article, Illustration351 1974-01-31 11 Favourites St. Patrick's School yesterday trounced Dunman Secondary 4-1 to win their second successive match in the preliminary round of the Katong District "A" division boys in badmnton tournament, reports Jeffrey Low. Star of the St. Patrick's team was their singles champion, Stanley Teo,Pictures by Phillip Lim - 351 words
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Article71 1974-01-31 11 New York. ThursdayMario Andretti, the 1969 Indianapolis 500 winner, must remain hospitalised "a few days" for treatment of assorted injuries suffered when his Par-nelli-Offy slammed into the wall during tire testing at Ontario Motor Speedway on Tuesday. He was reported in satisfactory condition yesterday. First reports said71 words
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Article408 1974-01-31 11 Expectations also shines From BLUE PETER: Ipoh, Thursday My Pleasure (George Podmore) did a splendid gallop at Ipoh this mornng. The Nearall six-year-old was accompanied by Lesong in a 3f run In 37 3/5 on good going. Expectations (S. Sairi) also impressed in a 3f408 words
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Article102 1974-01-31 11 SATURDAY: RACE ONE: 2.30 CL 2 Div.2 9f: Avant Garde, Olympic Triumph IL RACE TWO: 3.00 a 2 Div.l 9f: Silver Mint, Kins, Gamerullah. RACE THREE: 3.35 CL 5 Div.s 5f Str: Balkan Chevalier 11, Queenstown, My Pleasure, Sempurna. Bombus 111. RACE FOUR: 4.05 a 5 Div.4 -5f Str:102 words
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201 1974-01-31 11 Port of Spain. Thursday The MCC cricketers and Trinidad looked headed for a draw after an uninspiring third day's play in their four-day match here yesterday. The MCC led by 58 runs with openers Geoff Boycott and Dennis Amiss unbeaten on 31 and 45201 words
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Article1365 1974-01-31 11 Saturday CL 2 Div. 1 9f 7427 Wisnu III 9.00 4 Razzmatazz 8.12 1 1434 Banacek 8.10 3 0862 Fairy Story 8J0 6 9615 Ming Derby 8,07 10 2832 Just Twiggy 8.07 13 7425 Silver Mint 8.06 9 1030 Kins 8.06 14 "257 Cincinnati 8.03 71,365 words
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Article717 1974-01-31 11 Jeffrey Low - We can't afford it, they say BOWIiNG with Jeffrey Low The 1974 Interassociation league competition has run Into a big snag before it has even started. Two associations, the International Bowling Club and Katong Bowllng Association, are considering boycotting the competition because the Singapore Tenpin717 words
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Article22 1974-01-31 11 Hamilton, Thursday.— New Zealand defeated a touring Canadian national men's hockey team 2-0 here today after leading 1-0 at halftime.22 words
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198 1974-01-31 11 Sao Paulo, Thursday Soccer's fabulous "King" Pele yesterday turned down a last appeal by the Brazilian Sports Confederation (CBD) to play in the World Cup finals this year. "My decision was made and I have said goodbye to the national team. This198 words
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Article100 1974-01-31 11 Sydney, Thursday A powerful display of hockey brought Pakistan from behind to win their third hockey Test against Australia 4-2 at Tamworth, north of here yesterday. The tourists gave a medicore performance in the first-haif, trailing 2-0 at the interval. But Pakistan turned on some really100 words
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Article348 1974-01-31 11 London, Thursday Arsenal, F.A. Cup finalists twice in the last three seasons, were knocked out by Second Division Aston Villa last night in a fourth round replay. On a rain-soaked pitch, Villa outplayed the Londoners to win 2-0 and clinch a fifth round tie348 words
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Advertisement70 1974-01-31 11 International Training Centre NEW COURSES STARTING SHORTLY Shortkand Theory -Rapid Course 31st Jan. English as a Foreign/ Second language (All levels) 31st Jan. Book-keeping Intermediate (Revision Course leading to L.C.C. Exam.) Ist Feb. Advertising 12th Feb. Telephone can 01 wftle for details INTERNATIHAL TRAINING CENTRE (PTE) ITS SuP«M{ House <6t*70 words
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Article138 1974-01-31 12 TODAY is Thursday, January 31, the 31st day of 1974 with 334 to follow. THE MOON Is In Its first quarter. THE MORNING STAR is Venus. THE EVENING STARS are Mercury, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. Those born on this date are under the sign of Aquarius. American entertainer Eddie138 words
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Article52 1974-01-31 12 AH FOOK: First it's the panther, then the hippo and now the antelope. The animals at the zoo must be having a good laugh. MEI LIN: It's lucky they got out while no visitors were at the zoo. I hate to think of what would have happened if52 words
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Miscellaneous906 1974-01-31 12 RADIO SINGAPORE 5 3.M OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by HOUSEWIVES' MATINEE Shadow Of Doubt: Part 1 of a Cantonese film, with English subtitles. 3.45 ART APPRECIATION, featuring Baroque And Rococo Art (C —Rpt) 4.05 GENERAL HOSPITAL: Daytime serial starring John Bernadine as Dr. Steve Hardy and Emily Mc Laughan. Stories Involving906 words
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Miscellaneous1536 1974-01-31 12 AT THE CINEMA with EDGAR KOH CLEOPATRA JONES: Tamara Dobson creating an upset among the black heroes of the current Harlem flicks as she single handedly takes on ruthless dope pushers In the ghettoes, having her vendetta against the leather clad, exploitative Shelley Winters. A bigger produc■ tlon than the1,536 words
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Miscellaneous46 1974-01-31 12 Today: 3.49 p.m. (2.2m). Tomorrow: 3.56 a.m. (2.6m), 5.30 p.m. (2m). Saturday: 4.56 a.m. (2.6m), 8 p.m. (2m). Sunday: 6.16 a.m. (2.5m), 9.30 p.m. (2.2m). Monday: 7.45 a.m. (2.6m), 10.18 p.m. (2.5m). Tuesday: 8.56 a.m. (2.8m), 10.57 p.m. (2.6m). Wednesday: 9.53 a.m. (3.0m), 11.33 p.m. (2.8m).46 words
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Miscellaneous696 1974-01-31 12 LUCKY STAR IF irs YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you have tremendous vital forces. Whether you experience victory or defeat, success or failure, you are always at the top of your physical, emotional, and spiritual form. Never discouraged, nor more than momentarily disappointed, you make it a habit not to spend696 words
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