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Title Section22 1974-02-02 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Saturday evening, February 2, 1974 No. 938 Price 20 cents M.C. (P) 20/74 NEW&TION SINCAPORE SATURDAY FEBRUARY 2, 197422 words
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Article, Illustration42 1974-02-02 1 Police know that three of them are men —but fourth is a mystery Two of the hijackers keep watch over a hostage on the deck of the Laja. The face of a hijacker42 words
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Article, Illustration353 1974-02-02 1 11-year search ends in Rio Reuter, UPI London, Saturday Ronald Biggs, one Of the gang members which pulled off Britain's biggest train robbery in 1963, has been detained in Brazil, Scotland Yard announced here last night. For yean there have been reports that Biggs wasReuter, UPI - 353 words
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Article254 1974-02-02 1 Police yesterday made two bis arms leisures from two vessels on the waterfront From the Greekregistered tanker. Barms Jade, in Keppel Shipyard, they recovered 11 revolvers and 500 ballets. In a tugboat in Kalians Basin, two machineguns. a pistol, nine empty machine run magazines, one pistol magazine,254 words
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2162 1974-02-02 1 Give us food and please bring to an end the incident' One of the four guerrillas aboard the hijacked ferry Laju —still In the harbour *1 Fleas time may be a woman. Singapore police are poring2,162 words
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Article80 1974-02-02 1 An exciting new conest starts in the New Nation on Monday. Music Corner will feature the picture of a top recording artiste. All yoa have to do Is identify the singer. Some of the pictures will carry does to help yoa win the prizes. Altogether 1580 words
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Article13 1974-02-02 1 Police reported 91 accidents yesterday. Six were serious and one fatal.13 words
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Article222 1974-02-02 1 UPI, Reuter Phnom Penh, Saturday Communist gunners fired 100 shells from captured America n-made artillery Into a sleeping Phnom Penh and its suburbs before dawn today In one of the heaviest attacks of the four-year-old war. At least six people were killed and 45 othersUPI, Reuter - 222 words
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Article538 1974-02-02 1 Many leap to death from skyscraper Reuter, UPI Sao Paulo, Saturday At least 181 people were killed here yesterday in a fire which swept through a 21storey, skyscraper, officials said. Officials said most of the dead were found huddled in toilets on the upper floorsReuter, UPI - 538 words
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Article56 1974-02-02 1 London, Saturday Former British government minister Reginald Maudling was slightly Injured by a letter bomb late last night. "A well disguised letter bomb removed some skin from my left thum," he said. Mr. Maudling, 56, was Home Secretary (Interior Minister) in Prime Minister Edward Heath's Con s56 words
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Advertisement20 1974-02-02 1 fly the comfort way to m Taipei OJ Si D daily 9:4oam, 11:40 am HONG KONGS DISCOERV AKUNE CATHAY RACiHC20 words
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Advertisement107 1974-02-02 1 mi UAU Mm J RUAM> I mmacord 7TOH A sophisticated fully automatic turntable with many enckisiwe features M. PRACER (PTE) LTD. Singapore-Kuala Lumpur Picture in Pare 4. The two-piece k smasher. In i cream splashed with lively polka dots of brown, black or navy. Wall-tailored jacket, with wide lapels and107 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article249 1974-02-02 2 Rav K. Dhaliwal's weekly market survey. With the lestive shopping rush cooling off, the market scene has quietened. Although price variations continue and probably will in the forseeable future—there Is some good news in store for housewives this week. Prices of eggs, and a few varieties249 words
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Article35 1974-02-02 2 The University of Singapore's Department of Extramural Studies will conduct a 12 lecture course on Responsibilities and Liabilities of Company Directors at its New Lecture Theatre Three starting on Wednesday at 7.30 p.m.35 words
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Article, Illustration621 1974-02-02 2 Hijacked ferryboat victim Encik Amat bin A w a n g Cik, 45, escaped because the four terrorists did not even know he was on aboard the Laju. In an exclusive interview with New Nation this morning, Amat, a deck621 words
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Article379 1974-02-02 2 Cheaper food An increasing number of people have found it cheaper to shop for food at the Stamford Consumer C 1 u b's mini-super-market in River Valley Road. The store was set up to cushion the Impact of rising food prices and profiteering. Since its379 words
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Article56 1974-02-02 2 The government Is giving a facelift to Its two blocks of 13-storey flats at Oxley Rise. A $48,000 contract has been awarded to Messrs Hoe Seng Structural Company for general repairs and redecoraUon of the Orchard Court flats. They were recently acquired by the government and sold to56 words
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Article35 1974-02-02 2 Mrs. Phay Seng Whatt, wife of the chairman of the Public Bervlce Commission, will flag off the Methodist Girls' School Ahimnae Association Walkathon tomorrow at the school's premises In Mount Sophia at 7.30 a.m.35 words
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Article27 1974-02-02 2 A talk in Chinese on how to learn ESigllsh pronunciation will be held at the National Library's meeting room cm Feb. 9 at 2.30 pjn.27 words
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Article184 1974-02-02 2 The Government yesterday hit out at the many shopkeepers who charge unjustified prices for wheat flour, following the recent price Increases. The Department of Trade, In Its weekly price list of essential foodstuff* released yesterday, said: '"Hie wheat flour millers and the Singapore Kway Teow and184 words
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406 1974-02-02 3 A serious problem, says lecturer Higher education here is facing a serious danger of losing its most brilliant students to commerce and industry. This view was voiced by Dr. Tham Chee Seong, a lecturer at the University of Singapore's Malay Studies Department, In a406 words
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Article16 1974-02-02 3 Kim Seng Community Centre will start tae-kwon-do classes at its Indus Square premises next month.16 words
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Article176 1974-02-02 3 The Singapore Zoological Gardens may trade its "surplus" animals with other zoos according to its ad m i nistrative officer, Mr. John Chow. He said the Singapore zoo had written to 70 zoos in Japan and South-East Asia and was also thinking of selling176 words
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Article73 1974-02-02 3 A murder suspect and a man wanted for armed robberies were among 15 secret society members arrested by CID detectives in raids throughout Singapore yesterday. The suspect, a 17-year-old youth, was picked up In Cecil Street. He is wanted for questioning In connection with the murder of73 words
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Article300 1974-02-02 3 Qanine Clinic] J Dear PG, I have a very nice dog which recently developed a kind of swelling on its elbows. All the hair around the lumps has come off. The lumps are hard and very unsightly. Is this what is known as hard pad300 words
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Article231 1974-02-02 3 The Minister of State for Education, Mr. Chai Chang Yii today urged Singaporeans to review their spending habits in the face of the worsening .energy crisis and inflation. The cultivation of thrift, he said, may yet become a thing not of choice but necessity, even of231 words
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Article48 1974-02-02 3 The sale of new bus guides has been brisk since it started on Jan. 21. The bus guides at 50 cents each updates changes In the revised bus structure which takes effect from Sunday. They are available from OAI bus terminus and section offices.48 words
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Article, Illustration201 1974-02-02 3 Douglas Chan - fTHE ROVING EYE J A By Douglas Chan Climbing the pedestrian bridge over Commonwealth Avenue has proved too strenuous and time consuming for most people. So many prefer to use a shortcut down a 20ft-wlde canal under the bridge to cross the road from one201 words
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Article34 1974-02-02 3 Raffles Institution's Interact Club will hold an international night of dances and songs called Mosaic '74 at the Victoria Memorial Hall on Feb. 15 at 7.30 p.m. Proceeds will go to charity.34 words
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Article61 1974-02-02 3 About 200 delegates are expected to attend a seminar and workshop sessions on Instruction and Instructional Materials in Institutions of Higher Learning at the Singapore Hilton on Feb. 18. The three-day seminar will Include plenary sessions on The Use of Teaching Aids in Higher Ed u c ation.61 words
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189 1974-02-02 3 'Road toll constant* Alternate street lighting, which was introduced as part of the government's save fuel drive, has not led to an increase in traffic accidents, according to the Traffic Police chief, Mr. Leslie Wong. Mr. Wong, who is acting Superintendent, said statistics showed189 words
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Article270 1974-02-02 3 'Mainly the basses' All Singaporeans are responsible for safety In the industries, though some may carry more responsibility than others. Mr. D.H. Brown, of United Nations Industrial Labour Organisation expert said this at a luncheon meeting of the National Productivity Association yesterday. Speaking270 words
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Article219 1974-02-02 3 Some 70 to 80 per cent of premature babies here show X-ray evidence of rickets, according to Prof. Wong Hock Boon of the University of Singapore. He said: "This is because the growth rate in premature babies is faster than in normal sized babies. They require219 words
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Article55 1974-02-02 3 The inter-relationship between man and his environment, and. the importance of maintaining a balance between these two factor* will be discussed at the LAC Group's annual dealers' seminar on Feb. 8 and 9. About 130 delegates will attend the seminar with the theme The World We Live55 words
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Article16 1974-02-02 3 The Dental Clinic at Sembawang Hospital will be open to the public from tomorrow.16 words
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Article24 1974-02-02 3 Miss Hong Kong Festival 1973. Miss Mona Lul. will fly here on Saturday as part of her prize fdr winning the title.24 words
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Article50 1974-02-02 3 The Kampung Glam and Sepoy Lines post offices will re-open for business on Monday. The Maxwell Road Post Office will be closed temporarily for renovation from Monday for about a month. During this period residents are advised to make use of the North Canal Road Post Office.50 words
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Article24 1974-02-02 3 The Chinese YMCA will hold an architectural draughtsmanship course at its International Centre in Palmer Road from Feb. 13 at 7 p.m.24 words
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Article23 1974-02-02 3 The 17th coin auction organised by the Singapore Numismatic Association Is to be held at the Lion* City Hotel on Sunday.23 words
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Advertisement119 1974-02-02 2 Golden theatre konc chian>: (BEACH ROAD) TOA PAYOH LOR. 4) TONIGHT MIDNIGHT SHOW AND TOMORROW SPECIAL MORNING SHOW at 9.00 A.M. ACROBATICS OF A NEW GENERATION FASCINATING MARTIAL ART PUGILISTIC STUNTS, THAT YOU HAVE YET TO SEE. Admission prices for KONG CHI AN $3. 2. 1. *< ELECTROLUX Model 203119 words
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Advertisement126 1974-02-02 2 To help you come up smiling the morning after the night before nywl Too much drink and too little sleep, and you might wake up feeling awful. Be smart. Take one or two Alka-Seltzer tablets dissolved in water before you go to bed. Or after you wake up. It will126 words
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Advertisement91 1974-02-02 3 Ist Anniversary Celebration Sale Special Discounts from 26th January 1974 to 16th February 1974 Children's Garments, Swimwear, Shoes and Accessories. Imported direct from Paris, London and other Fashion Centres of the world. Daily 9.30 am 6.00pm, Sundays 9.30 am 5.00pm for tots to teens SHOP G23/24/43 SPECIALISTS' CENTRE ORCHARD SOMERSET91 words
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WORLD NEWS
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246 1974-02-02 4 United Press International Cairo, Saturday Syria said Its forces killed at least 10 Israelis yesterday In repulsing an ambush on the Golan Heights. Israel reported only a Syrian shelling attack and said it suffered no casualties. As clashes continued on the northernUnited Press International - 246 words
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Article, Illustration445 1974-02-02 4 'Even with 6 bases in Thailand' Bangkok, Saturday Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam declared yesterday that the United States could never resume bombing operations in Indo-Chlna evep though It retains six air bases in Thailand. Mr. Whitlam was questioned about the future of the445 words
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Article60 1974-02-02 4 Manila, Saturday Three Filipinos have been sentenced to death for killing a leep driver and stealing nls vehicle on Sept. 18, 1972. A military tribunal created under martial law in the Philippines to try major crimes based its decision mainly on the testimony of a 15-year-old60 words
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Article56 1974-02-02 4 Manila, Saturday An American arrested Inside a hotel coffee shop for "rumour mongerlng" against the Philippine martial law administration will be deported In a few days, it was disclosed. The American was identified as Joseph Enright Brazier, 46, of Portland, Maine who arrived from Hong Kong on56 words
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Article, Illustration113 1974-02-02 4 This dramatic picture of a man (arrowed), leaping to his death from the roof of the 25-storey Oelma Building in Sao Paula, as a fierce blaze engulfed the structure. At least 181 people were killed and more than 60 badly burned. In scenesUPI radio picture - 113 words
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Article79 1974-02-02 4 New York, Saturday.— The widow of a psychiatrist who was killed when he fractured his skull on a steel bar embedded in a padded head rest in a 1971 Chevrolet Nova stands to collect US$2 million ($5 million) from General Motors Corp. A six-member civil Jury awarded79 words
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Article26 1974-02-02 4 Phnom Penh, Saturday—Government antiaircraft gunners drove off a Cambodian Air Force fighter plane they feared might be trying to bomb the presidential palace yesterday.26 words
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241 1974-02-02 4 Jakarta, Saturday. University students returned to classes In Jakarta yesterday as the government continued Its crackdown following the riots which erupted from student protests during Japanese Prime Minister Kakuel Tanaka's visit here. The security body Kopkamtlb, now headed personally by President Suharto, arrested241 words
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197 1974-02-02 4 Brisbane, Saturday Flood-ravaged Brisbane was under new threats yesterday from disease and food profiteers. Food markets imposed price controls on fresh food as some people paid as much as As 4 ($l4) for a cabbage. Food speculators in other parts of Australia were reported buying197 words
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216 1974-02-02 4 Reuter Lusaka, Saturday. British Foreign Secretary Sir Alec Douglas -Home warned yesterday there would be no additional aid for developing countries from Britain until the problem created by the recent massive increases In the price of oil had been solved. Sir AlecReuter - 216 words
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222 1974-02-02 4 New Nation's grand finals of the Belle of the Week contest U now on. There will be extra big prizes for yon at the end of two weeks. Let as take a look at what you can win. The reader wh» sends222 words
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Article21 1974-02-02 4 Ankara, Saturday A severe earthquake rocked the western Turkish port of Izmir yesterday, killing two people and Injuring eight21 words
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Article127 1974-02-02 4 Washington, Saturday Speaking in behalf of Congressional Democrats, Senate Democratic leader Mike Mansfield said last night Congress will press to the end its inquiry into President Nixon's possible impeachment and the Watergate scandal.' Mr. Mansfield said the question of Nixon's resignation, which the President127 words
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Article, Illustration126 1974-02-02 4 Reuter Washington, Saturday Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko is expected here shortly for talks with Secretary of State Dr. Henry Kissinger, diplomatic sources said yesterday. Mr. Gromyko, who is currently in Cuba with Communist Party leader Leonid Brezhnev, is likely to stop off inReuter - 126 words
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354 1974-02-02 4 Reuter London, Saturday. Voting concluded In the strike ballot by Britain's coal miners last night while Prime Minister Edward Heath declared: "This slide into unreason must stop now." The results of the voting will be known on Monday. The only immediateReuter - 354 words
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Advertisement79 1974-02-02 4 ty (bon't try OINTMENT) again l Audrey got j Bill a LIQUID I/v TREATMENT. What I 1 k <" A 51 "Hr r j EC Schotf Jack really has nt bwi bothered TOW MONTHS. It's the first summer his athlete's foot hat'nt kept coming bac« And he uses thepovwler IKja79 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous290 1974-02-02 4 NEW NATION CROSSWORD 6 New Mexico Indian. 7 Educational devices. 8 Not more than. 9 "Macbeth," for one. 10 Disastrous. 11 Rya. 12 Made it possible for. 13 Glut. 14 Winter sportsman. 21 Slav. 24 Shouts. 25 Dolor. 27 Wraps for graduates. 28 Fatigued: Colloq. 30 Rear. 31 Founder of290 words
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Miscellaneous397 1974-02-02 4 YOUR LUCKY STAR IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, y o u are Inclined to be proud and overly ambitious but not so much so that you would ever take the less than honourable way to the top. Although you yourself seem to possess an Immunity against personal trouble, you397 words
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FINANCE
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149 1974-02-02 5 Jakarta, Saturday Foreign ships calling at Jakarta's Tanjung Priok port will be able to obtain bunker oil, the Director General of Sea Communications, Mr. Haryono Nimpuno, said here. However, he said priority will be given to ships carrying fertilisers, rice, sugar149 words
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Article101 1974-02-02 5 London, Saturday. The Bank of England's minimum lending rate yesterday fell by onequarter per cent as the bank attempted to ease the financial problems of companies hit by Britain's energy crisis. This rate, the key to all other interest rates, dropped from 12.75 per cent101 words
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Article61 1974-02-02 5 Feltus and Robertson has changed its name to Feltus, Robertson and Naidu, according to a statement released by the advertising, public relations and marketing consultant firm. The name change, the statement added, recognises the services of Mr. David Naidu, who has been managing director of Feltus and61 words
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OVERSEAS STOCK PRICES
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Article177 1974-02-02 5 Stock prices fell In very slow trading yesterday on the New York Stock Exchange, reflecting primarily the Arab nation's reassertion that they do not intend to lift their oil embargo soon. Issues falling in price outnumbered those gaining 1051 to 388 among the 1801 issues traded. Arab officials177 words
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Article191 1974-02-02 5 Closing prices (in francs) yesterday. Paribas 181.50 (182.50) Indochine 212.50 (212) Fonder 389.90 (390) Printemps 115.80 (115.60) CGE 435.50 (430) Bull 63.50 (65.10) Royal Dutch 168.90 (172.50) Michelln 1262 (1241) Thomson 239 238.50) CFP 215.80 (218) Rhone 146.20 (145.20) Air 317.50 (311) BSN 1115 (1105) Philips 62.80 (63.70) Suez191 words
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Article82 1974-02-02 5 This service comes from the Union Bank of Swltaerland. Closing prices (in francs) on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday. UBS 3980 80 SBC 3600 +140 Credit Suisse 3465 180 Swissair B. 565 15 Swiss Reinsur. 2300 +40 Wintertljur B. 1890 +60 Zurich Insur. 6700 +50 Juvena B. 2220 12082 words
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Article319 1974-02-02 5 Kyodo Share prices moderately bounced back in the morning session on the Tokyo Stock Exchange yesterday. "Hie rally, which followed a three-session retreat, was a highly technical one supported by bargain hunting, analysts said. Some major securities houses entered into active trading in a usual Sttern at the turnKyodo - 319 words
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Article35 1974-02-02 5 The Dow Jones closing stock averages on the New York Exchange: 30 Industrials 852.94 (cff 11.61), 20 transport 186 63 (Off 3.37), 15 utilities 93.46 (up 0.06) and 65 stocks 271.18 (off 3.40).35 words
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310 1974-02-02 5 S.V. Suppiah - By S.V. Suppiah Shares were fractionally lower compared with last Tuesday's closing prices due to confusion and uncertainty prevailing in the market during the week. The market is focusing attention on financial experts of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries due to meet310 words
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114 1974-02-02 5 Reuter Manila Saturday. President Marcos has signed US$5O million ($125 million) loan agreement with a consortium of Italian bantu for the development of various geothermal energy sources In the Philip pines. The Presidential Palace said that at the signing ceremony Mr. Marcos conveyedReuter - 114 words
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Article2141 1974-02-02 5 INDUSTRIALS 1973/1974 High Low 4 whs. Stock **o (losing Price Last Buyers Sellers Sale Week's Week's or Tare6.30 4.60 6.80 5.90 2.00 6.15 1.39 1.26 5.90 6.30 4.50 8.80 3.77 2.90 7.50 2.43 12.80 3.20 12.00 7.80 7.30 9.87 7.50 2.25 3.12 3.30 4.80 7.00 2.59 16.002,141 words
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352 1974-02-02 5 Lee Yew Meng - By Lee Yew Meng Four more foreign banks are expected to be given "offshore" licences to further boost Singapore's image as tte financial centre of the region, according to banking circles. Though no names are forthcoming from the Monetary Authority of Singapore,352 words
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Article141 1974-02-02 5 Scott and English, involved In the agency house business, plans to assemble colour television sets locally, according to its chairman, Mr. Ronald A.H. Brand. He said that negotiations were now being held with two television assemblers. If successful, S E will turn141 words
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237 1974-02-02 5 United Press International London, Saturday The US dollar ended a losing week as a continuing loser yesterday. The price of gold also dropped. "The market does not know which way to go," said a Paris banker. "It is searching for a direction."United Press International - 237 words
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133 1974-02-02 5 Self propelled general purpose coastal cargo vessels are now in demand in the region and are being built in local shipyards in increasing numbers. Typical of this type of craft is the Santosa Mariner, now undergoing trials at the Asia Pacific shipyard at Jurong133 words
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OPINION
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Article487 1974-02-02 6 Forty-eight hours after they bombed three oil tanks on Pulau Bukom, the four terrorists are still bobbing in the ferry Laju in the Eastern Anchorage. Providing safe passage for them out of the country, it has turned out, is not as simple as it might487 words
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'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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Article36 1974-02-02 6 The latest game In town guessing which animal In our Zoological Garden will be the next to go missing. The prize? Naturally it's a ticket to see the animals remaining in captivity.36 words
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Article75 1974-02-02 6 Our taxi-drivers are in serious trouble indeed. On the one hand, they feei the need to raise their fare rate to 80 cents for the first mile to offset the price hike In petroleum and the Increase of Government tax on vehicles. On the other hand,75 words
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Article, Illustration963 1974-02-02 6 Ismail Kassim - Despite our fast economic growth and despite the rtaing GNP, Ismail points oat in his eotnmn today, the standard of living for the income groups in Singapore has not improved. If one were to compare the buying power of the Singapore dollar today with that963 words
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Article, Illustration840 1974-02-02 6 Jack Foisie - From Jack Foisie Los Angeles Times The "ping pong diplomacy" which China began almost three years ago .is being practised throughout Asia these days in a variety of sports, with "friendly contests" being staged between nations which formerly spit at each other. MoreLos Angeles Times - 840 words
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Letters
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Article379 1974-02-02 6 LAM TAT ONN - LAM TAT ONN I refer to Mr. Alex Josey's column (NN, 28.1.74) Breaking the Myth of Social Justice. Mr. Peregrine Worsthorne has a point when he says people today may not be .more contented than people in the 1920s and *****. But people today can also be379 words
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Article96 1974-02-02 6 HONG YAP PEK - YAP PEK HONG (Mrs.), Sr. Public Relations Officer. Housing and Development Board, Singapore, 2. Please refer to the article regarding signboards prohibiting parking of motor-cycles and bicycles on the void ground floor of Block 9, Holland Avenue, Buona Vista Estate (NN, 25.1.74). Parking lots are being provided96 words
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Article255 1974-02-02 6 L.L. S - L.L.S. I regret to note that your Friday Forum on the banning of cars in city areas (NN. 26.1.74) was participated by only 10 persons out of a population of over two million. Had your paper conducted the Forum on a wider scale, perhaps a clear-cut255 words
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Article97 1974-02-02 6 It Is said that land In Sims Avenue has been earmarked for redevelopment. The widening of the roads In Sims Avenue is Just a first stage of this redevelopment scheme. Many Sims Avenue residents are worried over this rumour, as their houses will be affected by this97 words
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VOICE OF THE PRESS
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Article580 1974-02-02 6 What other newspapers are saying: THE BIG INDONESIAN RIOTS HAVE FARREACHING REPERCUSSIONS A series of measures were taken by the Suharto Government over the past few days, including the arrest of student leaders, university lecturers and Intellectuals, the closing down of eight dallies and three weeklies, the580 words
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Article159 1974-02-02 6 SET UP INDUSTRIES IN NEW AREAS More and more electronic factories are being set up in the country. The leading state In the production of electronic components is Penang, followed by Negerl Sembllan and Malacca. In order to meet the needs of the electronic factories, a US-Malay-sian Joint159 words
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SATURDAY REVIEW
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Article, Illustration1696 1974-02-02 7 D. Margaret - Classic case of the old and new By D. Margaret people in Bandar Seri Begawan excitedly recall that only 10 years ago their town was quiet and colourless. Now they list all the new buildings that are lining the streets to emphasise to the visitor that Bandar Sferi1,696 words
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Article, Illustration659 1974-02-02 7 William Tuohy - By William Tuohy Los Angeles Times Where do all the beautiful people go now that spring has come to the Alps? St. Moriti? Davos? Kloster? Cortina? Val D'isere? A smattering perhaps bat veteran observers of the social scene say that the incidence of JetLos Angeles Times - 659 words
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Article328 1974-02-02 7 FIRMS In Britain making contraceptives will be exempted from the three-day working week If supplies run low, a Government spokesman said. He added this applied to sheaths and the PIU. This was to safeguard against unwanted pregnancies. The Family Planning Association and Birth Control Campaign have estimated that328 words
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Article, Illustration446 1974-02-02 8 ANDREW LAU - New issue in three denominations STAMPS BY ANDREW LAU Hong Kong has issued a set of three colourful and striking stamps to commemorate the Arts Festival held this year. These three stamps are In the 10c, $1 and $2 (HK currency) denominations. They bear446 words
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757 1974-02-02 8 YEO HAN - CLASSICS BY YEO HAN The Deutsche Grammophon label celebrated its 75th anniversary late last year, and to mark the occasion it put out what can only be described as a unique collection of classical records 93 long-playing discs in 12 boxed sets covering757 words
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Article, Illustration915 1974-02-02 8 LIM KOK ANN - Titles awarded on basis of players' performance CHESS BY LIM KOK ANN The Singapore Chess Federation has conferred the title of national chess masters on four top Singapore players, doubling the number of national masters. The new masters are Choong Llong On, Lee Chee Seng,915 words
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Article, Illustration87 1974-02-02 8 This is Daphne do Maurier's famous story of dark events alone the Cornish coast. A strange greeting and sinister hints await Mary Tellan when she conies to live at Jamaica Inn with her evil giant of an uncle. "I'm not drunk enough to tell you why87 words
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Article209 1974-02-02 8 Strayhorn, William Herrlck (Ptnjuin) A man fired by evil, enraged by the demons within him, makes a mute of a beautiful prima donnaone whose voice had been acclaimed in every opera house. Strayhorn Is both attracted and repelled by her and the conflicts take him close to the edge209 words
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Article, Illustration1145 1974-02-02 8 Ronald MacLurkin - WAS HE A LITERARY GENIUS OR A SECOND-RATE POPULAR WRITER! By Ronald MacLurkin Was he a literary genius or only a secondrate popular writer? Will his works survive or soon be forgotten? One hundred years after his birth on January 25, 1874. the critics have still1,145 words
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1266 1974-02-02 8 LEE TZU PHENG - AND TURNS OUT A SUSTAINED PIECE OF FICTION WITH A SIMPLE STORY A SON OF A MO-< THER, by MICHAEL SOH (Oriental University Press, Singapore, 1973; 90pp.) LEE TZU PHENC. LEE TZU PHENG Michael Soh's novella, A Son Of A Mother, is an Interesting1,266 words
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Article, Illustration805 1974-02-02 9 EDGAR KOH - RTS to start new series on Monday SIGHT SOUND rr EDGAR KOH From the past to the future. After 38 programmes in the excellent world history series. The Course of Our Times, the "educational" slot on Monday Ch 8, 7.40 p.m. will be filled805 words
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Article, Illustration1355 1974-02-02 9 Joseph Gelmis - From Joseph Gelmis Los Angeles Times He is a fearless, a bully, cynical, fiercely loyal, an avenger, a nt i intellectual, often bigoted, works best outside the law. He's supercop, the favourite escapist movie (anti) hero of the past fewLos Angeles Times - 1,355 words
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Article, Illustration528 1974-02-02 9 VIOLET OON - THEATRE BY VIOLET OON Spurred by the success of the first Music for the Young concert held a few weeks ago, the Ministry of Culture is presenting the second concert at the National Library Lecture Hall at 2.30 p.m. today. It will begin528 words
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Article, Illustration508 1974-02-02 9 GENE TEO - ART BY GENE TEO It Is an old bungalow with wooden balconies and windows smelling of fresh paint, tucked In a corner of shady and quiet St. Thomas' Walk. But many of Singapore's prominent artists have spent inspiring hours at their work here at508 words
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Miscellaneous109 1974-02-02 7 DR. KILDARE you CJGUREP OU COULD WCX.P M£ BY PIAVING SJCK... WELL, IT WORKEP BEFORE BUT IT WW'T WORK THIS TIME. HOW DO *3U PROMISE > >tXJ THINK X I KNOW I'M HEPGING THE MARRIAGE I BUT ALL I CAM SAY 15... I Iff IT'S WORTH THE TRY I y109 words
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Advertisement476 1974-02-02 9 i ertisemeril &GARDEN NEWS SOWING SEED (3) We promised last week to describe how to prepare "home-made" soil for sowing in preference to buying it ready packed. A rough guide is to calculate on IS lb. of soil mixture being sufficient to fill a 1-gallon bucket, consisting of 2 parts476 words
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Article489 1974-02-02 10 Port of Spain, Saturday. England's cricket selectors yesterday left their options open by naming 12 players for the first Test against the West Indies. The Test starts today at the Queen's Park Oval and the decision the selectors have to make before play begins489 words
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Article59 1974-02-02 10 New York, Saturdav —Muhammad All. who scored a unanimous decision over Joe Frazler last Monday night at Madison Square Garden, has been named "Boxer of the Month" by the Ring Magazine, it was announced yesterday. All has also emerged as the No. 1 contender to heavyweight59 words
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Article188 1974-02-02 10 Brasilia, Saturday Speeding their cars around the 5475.58-metre track of the Brasilia Autodrome, 12 Formula One drivers familiarised themselves yesterday with the brand-new circuit. The drivers will officially inaugurate the autodrome tomorrow in a 40-lap race which is not valid for the Formula One world championship.188 words
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161 1974-02-02 10 Tokyo, Saturday.—The Asian Oames Federation will hold an executive meeting in Teheran this month to discuss the admission of four countries, an offclal of the Japan Amateur Athletic Federation said yesterday. Masayukl Sano, Director of the Federation's Foreign Affairs Division, said the countries161 words
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Article32 1974-02-02 10 New York. Saturday The National Hockey League results: Toronto 3 Minnesota 1; NY Islanders 4 Los Angeles 2; Boston 4 AUanta 2: Philadelphia 4 Buffalo 3; Chicago 2 California 1.32 words
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1563 1974-02-02 10 Reuter, UPI Christchurch, Saturday The final day of the Com monwealth Games got under way today with the start of the cycling road race probably the most gruelling event of the programme. Although the whole field managed to complete the opening laps,Reuter, UPI - 1,563 words
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529 1974-02-02 10 London. Saturday Real Madrid, Benflca and Manchester United, three of Europe's greatest soccer clubs, have fallen from their pedestals and are finding it dlfllcult to adjust to their decline. Between them this trio of onetime giants gained nine victories In the European Cup, Europe's top529 words
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Article25 1974-02-02 10 New York, Saturday.— Phoenix beat Portland 112-100 in a National Basketball Association match on Thursday. In another match. Golden State beat Houston *****8.25 words
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Article, Illustration210 1974-02-02 11 By SCRUTINEER Sentak Suria looks a good thing in Race 6 at Ipoh tomorrow. The four-year-old English gelding by Tit For Tat struck winning form at Bukit Tlmah last month. He won going away over 8f with 9.0. On that form the BVfef should be210 words
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Article2637 1974-02-02 11 GOING FORECAST: Good ■mm CLASS 4 DIV 5 6F wH ($7,500 $5,250 to winner) 1 08 Can <* km WN (Sportroan) Allan 4 9 0(ud+4) 8f Alw 17 i 5" <^r (Y 4 B) Ahmad 0 (+7) 8( SuMan 13 J?" t> «r«ng (Lover) RR Breukelen2,637 words
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239 1974-02-02 11 From BLUE PETES Ipoh, Saturday Brilliant Scholar II 1b strongly tipped as a good thing In a Race 5 at Ipoh today. The six-year-old by Le Dleu d'Or won his last start on this course last December. His smart early pace will be an239 words
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Article115 1974-02-02 11 SCRUTINEER DANTE EPSOM JEEF BLUE PETER Ra.ee 1 Dilettante Ifcan T erbang Grecian Temple Altruistic Ik an T erbang Grecian Tempi* AltrafcUo Grecian Tempi* B*ce 1 Happy Melody Ming Derby Hinafcfc Cincinnati Happy Melody Ming Derby Fairy Story Banmt Bl1MB t Foreign Exchange Jovial Jovial Easy Coma Malaysia115 words
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Article107 1974-02-02 11 SCRUTINEER DANTE EPSOM JEEP BLUE PETES BirUn Lb Slip Court Ttaui Chin Barbara Lu Well* Fargo Trail Blazer Trail Bluer Wells Fargo Race 2 R11HK Manageress Toa Payoh La arel Park Toa Payoh Unit Laurel Park Qfl Predator Sweet Talker Sweet Talker CXA. Predator CJ.A. CXA. Predator ShinU107 words
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Article, Illustration535 1974-02-02 11 JEFFREY LOW - By JEFFREY LOW A goal feast can be expected at Jalan Besar Stadium today when two top clubs take on moderate opposition in the third week of the Division One soccer competition. Title seekers Tamplnes Rovers and Singapore Air Transportworkers Union look set forPicture by Steven Lee - 535 words
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Article482 1974-02-02 11 Nancy Koh - WOMAN'S WORLD by Nancy Koh The girls are missing from our various sports venues. The visitor to the tracks, courts or grounds is taken aback by the emptiness of these arenas where, only four months ago, there were swarms of young sportswomen. "Where have they482 words
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Article63 1974-02-02 11 Manlla, Saturday—The 28th world weight-lifting championships, will be held at Manila's Rizal Memorial Coliseum on September 21-29. Countries expected to take part are the Soviet Union, the United States. Great Britain, Bulgaria, France. Hungary, Sweden. Japan, west and East Germany, Spain, Norway. Iran,, Iraq. Finland, Italy,63 words
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257 1974-02-02 11 Raffles Institution became the new holders of the City District Bchoois Girls "A" badminton title when they beat National Junior College 5-0 yesterday. They topped the table with eight points after beating St. Nicholas Girls 5-0, St. Anthony's Convent 5-0 and receiving a walkover257 words
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Article64 1974-02-02 11 Juventus FC of Brazil will meet the All-Japan National team on February 10 at the National Stadium Instead of playing a Singapore Invitation XI today as originally planned. Tickets purchased for today's match are valid for February 10. The match will be played at 7 p.m. instead64 words
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Article144 1974-02-02 12 TODAT, Is Saturday, February 2, the 33rd day of 1974 with 332 to follow. THE MOON is between its first quarter and full phase. THE MORNING STAB is Venus. THE EVENING STARS are Mercury, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. Those born on this date are under the sign of Aquarius.144 words
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Miscellaneous1526 1974-02-02 12 RADIO v.,,;,.;., MlynrweeteMl vtewlig M SINGAPORE 5 SATURDAY 1.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by SESAME STREET 2.00 SATURDAY MATINEE Everything But The Truth: Trouble galore when a youngster during a school campaign for "Boy Mayor" decides to tell nothing but the truth. Starring: Maureen O'Hara, John Fosythe, Les Tremayne. 3.15 HAZEL1,526 words
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Miscellaneous1389 1974-02-02 12 AT THE CINEMA CLEOPATRA JONES: Tarn art Dobson creating an upset among the (Hack heroes of the current Harlem flicks as she single handedly takes on ruthless dopepushers In the ghettoes, having her vendetta against the leather dad, exploitative Shelley Winters. A bigger production than the rest. It is directed1,389 words
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Miscellaneous426 1974-02-02 12 PS licymal One Belle of the Week finalist will appear on this pare every day from Monday, Jan. 28, to Saturday, Feb. 9, six days a week. Cot alone the dotted line and keep today's finalist with yon. When yoo have KOt the 12 finalists on Feb. 9 you most426 words
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Miscellaneous274 1974-02-02 12 m Mr. Lim Guan Hoo, Parliamentary Secretary (Home Affairs), will Inspect the PASSING OUT PABADE of the 10th Intake of National Servicemen at the Police Academy, Thomson Road, at 5.30 p.m. Dr. Augustine H. H. Tan, chairman of the National Productivity Board, will open the TRAINING WITHIN INDUSTRY (TWI) ALUMNI274 words
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