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Title Section22 1974-02-04 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Monday evening, February 4, 1974 No. 939 Price 20 cents M.C. (P) 20/74 NE\®fflON SINGAPORE MONDAY FEBRUARY 4, 197422 words
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Article, Illustration1148 1974-02-04 1 Detailed fly-out plan being worked out by S'pore and Japan A detailed fly-out plan for the four Bukom bombers was being worked out this morning by the Singapore and Japanese governments at the terrorists' request. But it is thought unlikely that it would be1,148 words
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Article32 1974-02-04 1 Teheran, Monday Singapore Foreign Minister Mr. S. Rajaratnam arrived here last night for a five-day official visit at the invitation of his Iranian counterpart, Mr. Abbas All Khalatbary.32 words
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Article355 1974-02-04 1 Diplomats kicked Dar Es Salaam, Monday British diplomats ana Tanzanian officials were kicked and jostled by screaming demonstrators chanting "go home" as British Foreign Secretary Sir Alec DouglasHome arrived here last night for a twoday visit. Police made no attempt to hold back several hundred355 words
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Article49 1974-02-04 1 Montevideo, Monday. A blow-out caused a bus driver to lose control of a bus which rolled off the highway killing 12 people and Injuring 23 others The bus was travelling from Montevideo to Mercedes when the accident occurred 75 miles northwest of this capital.49 words
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Article71 1974-02-04 1 In dull trading prices were barely steady on the Stock Exchange of Singapore for the first 45 minutes this morning. BUSINESS DONE: Tan Chong (4) 2.45. (1) 2.43, (12) 2.46, (1) 2.47, (1) 2.44, (1) 2.42, (1) 2.40. Pan Electric (1) 1.44. National Industries (I) 1.32. General71 words
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Article53 1974-02-04 1 Damascus, Monday Syria last night accused Israel of shelling civilian targets In full scale artillery battles In the Golan Heights. A Byr 1 a n military spokesman said that the Israelis reopened artillery fire yesterday afternoon against Byrlan military positions and civilian targets In several villages along53 words
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Article11 1974-02-04 1 Police reported 22 accidents ye sterday, Three were serious.11 words
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Article273 1974-02-04 1 Reuter, UPI Sao Paulo, Monday The Sao Paulo fire chief was dismissed by the mayor yesterday after he criticised city authorities following Friday's skyscraper fire disaster which killed 227 people. Col. Jonas Flores Rlbelro pubilcy accused municipal authorities of "lack of Interest" In said theReuter, UPI - 273 words
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187 1974-02-04 1 Morris John - By Morris John Hundreds of people all over the island were stranded at bus stops for over two hours this morning, the first working day of the revised bus routes. Schoolchildren and office workers were seen waiting for the buses as early187 words
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Miscellaneous20 1974-02-04 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook for today from 1 pjn. to 6 p.m. Occasional showers In early afternoon. See Back Page20 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article, Illustration684 1974-02-04 2 Anguish for the families of three hostages held on board the Laju A little girl today appealed to the four hijackers on the Laju: "Please send my father home." Tears streaming down her face Salmah binte Ahmad, four, told the New Nation:684 words
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656 1974-02-04 2 LIM HOK ANN - CHESS ■Y LIM HOK ANN Anatoli Karpov, optimistically described by Russian chess journalists as the "Soviet Fischer," qualified for the semi-finals in the world chess championship Candidates' Tournament by beating Lev Polugaevsky In their Bth game In Moscow last night. Soviet experts said that656 words
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Article57 1974-02-04 2 Hong Kong, Monday. Cambodian insurgents destroyed six aircrart including helicopters, T 28 and C 47 planes in Pochentong Airbase In one of their recent shelllngs of Phnom Penh, the New China news agency reported. The agency said yesterday the shelling also damaged 10 other aircraft and killed57 words
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Article44 1974-02-04 2 Nearly 3.3 million passengers passed through Singapore airport last year an increase of about 30 per cent over 1972, with departures slightly exceeding arrivals. Freight handled increased by 37 per cent over 1972. Mall handled also went up 11.2 per cent.44 words
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Article61 1974-02-04 2 Washington, Monday —President Nixon has assured the Cambodian government It can count on maximum US support in its struggle with communist military insurgents, the White House said yesterday. A spokesman confirmed Mr. Nixon had spent a letter promising such support to President Lon Nol and said61 words
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Article28 1974-02-04 2 London, Monday. King Hussein of Jordan and British Prime Minister Edward Heath had talks yesterday on Middle East developments and the world oil and energy crisis.28 words
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Article24 1974-02-04 2 Bangkok. Monday Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam leaves here today for Laos at the conclusion of his four-day official visit to Thailand.24 words
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Article, Illustration626 1974-02-04 3 Bharathi Mohan - January —a violent month with 10 murders Three, including a schoolboy, killed in gangland clashes By Bharathi Mohan January has been one of Singapore's most violent months in recent years with 10 murders double last year's monthly average. Three people, including a schoolboy, were killed In gangland clashes while others626 words
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134 1974-02-04 3 Professor Sir Gordon Ransome, the founder of modern medicine in Sin gapore and Malaysia, opened the $30,000 Academy of Medicine lec-ture-theatrette last week. The air conditioned theatrette which can take in 60 seats, is equipped with a cine and slide projector. In his address. Dr.134 words
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Article305 1974-02-04 3 Notices served on 18 employers Sixteen workers were killed in industrial accidents in November, bringing the number of fatal accidents to 148 for the 11 months last year, according to the latest Ministry of Labour report. Of the 16 cases, six deaths took place in305 words
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193 1974-02-04 3 The Ministry of Labour conducted 333 investigations involving 312 firms in November last year and 72 of them were found to have infringed the Employment Act. The infringements included failure to maintain a register of their workers by 29 employers; failure to pay overtime193 words
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Article23 1974-02-04 3 The Salvation Army will hold a Flag Day on March 2. Last year, it raised $15,507 from the sale of flags.23 words
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Article225 1974-02-04 3 Local motorists seem to have taken the first No Petrol on Sunday campaign In their stride. Several petrol kiosks which were open yesterday, reported there was no rush. An attendant of the Mobil retail training centre kiosk in Buklt Tlmah, said: "Business was as225 words
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223 1974-02-04 3 New Nation's grand finals of the Belle of the Week contest is now on. There will be extra big prices for yon at the end of two weeks. Let as take a look at what yon can win. The reader who ocnds223 words
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Article33 1974-02-04 3 The Young Musicians' Society will hold a dinner Festival Banquet—at the Shangri-La Island Ballroom on Feb. 8 at 7.30 p.m. Funds raised will be In aid of the Society's Development Fund.33 words
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Article64 1974-02-04 3 The Queenstown Branch Library Young People's Section will present a forum on Youths in Society at its premises on Saturday at 3 pjn. The speakers are Miss Diana Yong, the teenage representative, Sister Dolores, principal of the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus, Mr. Lo Kok Leong,64 words
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Article21 1974-02-04 3 Dr. Augustine HJJ. Tan, MP for Wampoa, will hold his meet-the-people session today at 336 Whampoa Drive. Block 74.21 words
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Article360 1974-02-04 3 Teresa Ooi - By Teresa Ooi The Singapore Family Planning and Population Board plans to make youths one of the main target groups of its educational programme this year. Because of the post-war baby boom, many young men and women are now entering the marriageable and reproductive age360 words
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Article63 1974-02-04 3 Mr. Douglas Williams, director of International Management Development (South Africa), will conduct a workshop seminar on finance for non-financial managers and another on marketing for industry this month. The first seminar will be from Feb. 26 to 27 and the second from Feb. 28 to March 1.63 words
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Article65 1974-02-04 3 The donation draw for the Jurong Town Community Centre building fund will be held at the Japanese Garden at 6 p.m. today. There are 108 prizes to be won at the draw which will be presided by the MP for Jurong, Mr. Ho Kah Leong. The first prize65 words
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Article303 1974-02-04 3 Zoo under fire The panther is dead. There may be those who are relieved to learn of its death. But there are others who are indignant. One such person Ls Mr. Christopher Wee, the managing director of the Singapore Pet Farm. His farm sold the303 words
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Advertisement224 1974-02-04 2 Don t miss two exclusive collections! i&Z7\ mm. mm w mil 1 Also not to be missedantique Persian paintings. v s 30 exclusive pieces w of unique Persian paintings that were 1 fe *Jg, painted with a!r M** 1 v single horse-hair KJ? JUr /Jpfc-2£V"~>f* brush. Each piece, approximately 30"224 words
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Advertisement289 1974-02-04 3 m Having Visitors? Let us look after them for you and plan their toors so that they wiU enjoy their stay. 1 Ul( -t \Ate at Eastern United have come up with a brrfkant idea to suit the whims and fancy of the visitors to Singapore We have programmed tours289 words
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Miscellaneous281 1974-02-04 3 NEW NATION CROSSWORD 7 Toledo's water-front. 8 Aside from. 9 Fabled bird. 10 Civic office. 11 Evenly proportioned things. 12 Surcease. 13 Haberdashery Items. 18 Appearances. 21 Lollobrlglda. 24 Piece of straw. 25 Trade: Slang. 28 ride (allow to continue undisturbed). 27 Modern cleaners. 29. Spaces. 31 Backward: Comb. form.281 words
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FOR YOUR PLEASURE
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Article, Illustration467 1974-02-04 4 Sonny Yap - 'Films demand sleazy roles' By Sonny Yap Miss Yang Yen could easily emerge as a popular film star. But this comely girl says that films "demand too many sleazy roles for women" and she "finds them distasteful." "It Ls sex. sex and sex467 words
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Article, Illustration400 1974-02-04 4 Jennifer's diary A visitor friend of mine was a little taken aback when a waiter at one of our leading hotels showered him with profuse attention when all he had called roomservice for was a cup of coffee. Then it dawned on him why400 words
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Article, Illustration304 1974-02-04 4 MVStCHNER Do you know the name of the sinrer pictured on the right? Well, here la a cine: He's sandwiched by two girls from dawn to dusk. New Nation's exciting Musicorner contest la easy to enter and win. All you have to do Is Identify304 words
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Article, Illustration592 1974-02-04 4 EDGAR KOH - ■Y EDGAR KOH CLEOPATRA JONES directed by Jack Starrett, with Tamara Dobson and Shelley Winter* (Capitol). "You're a sight for sore eyes!" exclaims a black matron type, welcoming home Cleopatra Jones who has been, to Turkey where she supervised the burning of592 words
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Article, Illustration1103 1974-02-04 4 Robert Hilburn - By Robert Hilburn The Los Angeles Times Before turning our attention to the year's best albums, let's digress long enough to look at some of 1973's most disappolntlng works. Because of the decidedly unimpressive nature of much of last year's product, there areThe Los Angeles Times - 1,103 words
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Advertisement387 1974-02-04 4 PROBLEMS WITH YOUR HERRING? r i 20 version* to choose from So you'll always find the specific answer to your communication problem. The design of these models permits them to be placed inconspicuowly behind the ear They guarantee a purely personal solution to your personal hearing problem. PHILIPS HEARING AIDS387 words
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WORLD NEWS
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232 1974-02-04 5 Reuter Saigon, Monday. South Vietnam has made quiet diplomatic moves to avoid any dispute with Taiwan and the Philippines over the Spratly Islands which are also claimed by China, government sources said here. The sources said the moves were aimed at forming a unitedReuter - 232 words
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Article59 1974-02-04 5 Washington, Monday Soviet Foreign Minister Mr. Andrei Gromyko arrived here yesterday for top-level talks with President Nixon on the Middle East and Sov i e t-American relations. Mr. Gromyko flew here on a Soviet TU-134 airliner from Cuba, where he had been on a six-day official59 words
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Article, Illustration326 1974-02-04 5 Bahrain, Monday The Pakistan airlines Boeing-707 carrying three Arab gunmen who hijacked a Greek freighter in Karachi flew over the Gulf early today and aviation sources here said its destination was Cairo. Informed sources in Karachi said the plane was going directly to Cairo.' The sourcesUPI radio picture - 326 words
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236 1974-02-04 5 Reuter Washington, Monday Vice-President Mr. Gerald Ford said yesterday President Nixon might be willing to answer written Questions put to him by the House of Representatives committee investigating whether he should be impeached. He also said that if the White House had any evidenceReuter - 236 words
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Article72 1974-02-04 5 Houston, Monday The Skylab 111 astronauts walked in space yesterday for the last time in their nearlycompleted record voyage to retrive rolls of precious pictures of the sun and comet Kohoutek. Gerald Carr and Edward Gibson, protected by their bulky pressurised spacesuits against the intense heat72 words
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596 1974-02-04 5 Nixon: To face Soviet threat UPI, Reuter Washington, Monday President Nixon, citing aggressive Soviet development of adavnced nuclear forces, yesterday proposed major new strategic arms outlays in his 1975 defence budget. The new spending plan calls for US$7.6 billion ($l9 billion) In fresh fundsUPI, Reuter - 596 words
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Article251 1974-02-04 5 Sydney, Monday Prison officials early today regained control of a maximum security jail after a revolt by 250 inmates left most of the multi-million dollar complex destroyed and 10 prisoners wounded. Authorities at the still-smoking Bathurst Jail decided to transfer the entire Inmate population to251 words
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Article, Illustration243 1974-02-04 5 London, Monday Leaders of Britain's 270,000 miners made clear last night that the second national coal strike in two years would go ahead unless their men were offered more money in talks today between Prime Minister Edward Heath and trade union chiefs.243 words
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Article336 1974-02-04 5 'It may cause a confrontation' United Press International Tokyo, Monday—What Japan feared most about the coming Washington oil conference was any decision that could cause a confrontation between producing and consuming nations, the financial newspaper Nihon Kelzal said yesterday. Quoting government sources, the newspaper saidUnited Press International - 336 words
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Article246 1974-02-04 5 Chicago, Monday National guardsmen were called out In three states yesterday and at least 20,000 workers laid off as a strike of lorry ownerdrivers began taking its toll on the US economy. Helicopter units of the Ohio National Guard were ordered to take to the air246 words
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218 1974-02-04 5 Reuter Washington, Monday— Senator Edward Kennedy said yesterday the State Department has confirmed reports that thousands of people were killed in Chile during the September coup against the late President Salvador Allende. Senator Kennedy, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on refugees, added: "MoreReuter - 218 words
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Advertisement212 1974-02-04 5 JUMBO TOURS 51A747 Hong Kong/Bangkok 8 days $930 18/2. 16/3, 30/3, HongKong/Taiwan/Hualien (Alishan) 8 day* $1230 HongKong/Japan/Taiwan/Hualien lAlishan) 12 days $1795 18/2, 18/3 30/3, Lowest fare to London 6 times weakly Bangkok/Hong Kong (Macau* 8 days $875 Pen Kul $845 (daily) Manila/Taiwan HongKong 14 Days $1490 23/2, 16/3, 30/3, 6/4,212 words
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OPINION
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Article479 1974-02-04 6 The stream of rising prices seems unending. Quick on the heels of increases of power and gas rates comes the announcement of price hikes in bus fares. The Public Utilities Board has explained that the additional charges have been introduced to "merely recover" the additional479 words
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'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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Article84 1974-02-04 6 Even a serious operation like a recruitment exercise has Its lighter moments. One executive who was in charge of going through the applications for an advertised post in his firm, told the story of the man who missed his chance because he had forgotten to sign his84 words
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Article84 1974-02-04 6 Business must be really bad these days. One restaurant at Ponggol practically makes one of his employees risk his life every night Just to get more customers. Driving down to Ponggol Point for some seafood the other night, I had to press real hard on my brakes to84 words
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Article52 1974-02-04 6 A handwritten sign at the cable car section on Mount Faber forbids visitors, photographers and reporters to enter the section where the cable cars are kept. The sign ends with the line: "Thank you for your inconvenience." A more apologetic soul, however, has added the word "Sorry" above52 words
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Article, Illustration1151 1974-02-04 6 Alex Josey - The existence of a constructive opposition, capable of offering itself as an alternative to the Kty in power has often n regarded as a prerequisite of a democratic society. An effective opposition. Alex Josev declares is a guarantee against despotism Any authority that goes unchallenged1,151 words
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Article, Illustration1016 1974-02-04 6 Michael Getler, Dan Morgan - By Michael Getler, Dan Morgan Washington Post The Pentagon, concerned about a possible Soviet naval expansion in the Indian Ocean, will ask Congress this month for about US$2O million for air and naval support facilities on the tiny, Britishowned island of Diego Garcia.Washington Post - 1,016 words
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Article365 1974-02-04 6 Jonathan C. Randal - By Jonathan C. Randal President Georges Pompidou made a speech at City Hall here last month. He was puffing slightly as he climbed the steps to the first floor. During the 30-mlnute speech, red speckles began to dot his brow and persplraUon burst forth. At the365 words
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Article497 1974-02-04 6 The (London) Times As Inflation accelerates, It seems to become more International In scope. Even countries which for most of the 1960s were Islands of price stability are being increasingly affected. In West Germany, for example, wholesale prices rose by over 9 per cent in theThe (London) Times - 497 words
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Article528 1974-02-04 6 EXCERPTS FROM EDITORIALS South China Morning Post For the seasoned veteran, the reporting of mainland Chinese affairs becomes not easier with familiarity and experience, but increasingly difficult. Moments of certainty about apparent new trends are followed by days of confusion as they are inexplicably reversed.South China Morning Post - 528 words
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SPECIAL FEATURE
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Article791 1974-02-04 7 VIOLET OON - NOT BAD AFTER ALL BY VIOLET OON The Singapore art scene is not that bad after all. The plus factor is that local artists can work in a more relaxed atmosphere than their counterparts in London or Paris. Leading Singapore artist and poet Arthur Yap791 words
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Article, Illustration1987 1974-02-04 7 Brushing up —all for money Three local artists speak their mind VIOLET: In Singapore there are no big organisations to take care of the development of art. Are these necessary and will the arts flourish if these are set up? LO: The lack of such organisations puts our artists at1,987 words
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Article, Illustration246 1974-02-04 7 Singaporeans are willing to buy paintings but the maximum they can offer is about, $350. This is the main complaint of Mrs. Norma Lu, who owns an art gallery. "However, this is an improvement over a few years ago when Singaporeans were not even246 words
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Advertisement359 1974-02-04 7 "Click" PHILIPS HSIANT COMMUNICATIONI AS LITTLE fS S2 A DAY CAN YOUR GOIIMNY TO BE WITHOUI With a communication gap. With a Philips 2-way radio. Time wastage, delay and inefficiency are present. Mobile staff are on the move without direction. Instructions are held waiting for a person to phone or359 words
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MOTORING
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Article945 1974-02-04 8 Lee Chiu San - Get more miles from your bike SOB-Cff Lee Chiu San Petrol prices have been going steadily up, and there is every likelihood that they will keep on rising. While the average motorcycle uses much less petrol than a car, with the cost of petrol as945 words
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Article177 1974-02-04 8 The recent call by the Petroleum Dealers Federation for Sunday closing and a shorter working day, with filling stations shutting at 10 p.m., Is a reflection of the present spiral of rising costs and staff shortages. Things have become more difficult for them and, of177 words
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Article, Illustration1023 1974-02-04 8 Jim Watkins - Excellent vision and easy to handle MOTORING Jim Watkins A familiar name In the Toyota line-up reappears with the arrival in Singapore of the latest 1600 cc Corona. Over the past years the various Coronas have sold steadily yet unobtrusively but the model now1,023 words
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EUROPEAN SHARES
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Article53 1974-02-04 8 Supplying this service are the Algemene Bank of Nederland N.V., the Commerzbank of West Germany, the Credit Lyonnais of France, Banco di Rom a of Italy, the Union Bank of Switzerland, and the Lloyds and Bolsa International Bank Limited of London. Roundup of European stock markets for the week53 words
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Article310 1974-02-04 8 The market crept slightly forward this week during hesitantly quiet trading. There were, however, no indications of a fundamentally improved undertone as uncertainty continued to dominate the Investment atmosphere. Although there Is heightening hope that in the near future the Middle Bast oil embargo against the U8 and the310 words
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Article217 1974-02-04 8 Market performance improved significantly on the Zurich Stock Exchange over the week amidst more active trading. Fears that industrial Eroductlon would have to e curtailed as a result of fuel shortages have Eved unfounded —at it for the moment. Nevertheless, it seems improbable that the market will register a217 words
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Article161 1974-02-04 8 This week the Italian stock market recorded a downtrend on low trading volume. Market reflects reluctancy of Investors' further commitments at least In the very short term. Italian lira on the trend of other Eurocurrencies slightly recovered against US dollar also In consequence of the American decision of easing161 words
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Article156 1974-02-04 8 After exchange controls had been partly removed In Germany and other countries during last week, Frankfurt stock prices rose In active trading. Most Issues, however, could not maintain their highest quotations due to the lack of additional orders from foreigners and some prof it-taking. The German bond market, also156 words
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Article325 1974-02-04 8 Following the slight return of confidence as a result of the rally of the Paris market, Investors once again became a bit worried at the end of the week. The market rise did not cause that euphoria which has In the past been so common when an event such325 words
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Article287 1974-02-04 8 After a quiet end to the old account the London market fell sharply on Monday. Equity prices were marked down across the board, the Financial Times index falling 14.6 On the day to close at a seven-year low of 301.7. This fall was caused by the thorough dejection of287 words
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156 1974-02-04 8 Reuter Bahrain, Monday Malaysia's Minister for Primary Industries, Enclk Talb Mahmud, touring the Middle East said yesterday that one of the Gulf oil states appeared Interested In Investment In his country's catUe Industry and other agricultural schemes. The minister, who visited Saudi Arabia,Reuter - 156 words
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OVERSEAS STOCK PRICES
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Article186 1974-02-04 8 Prices at 11.30 ajn. (Australian time). AOD 11 12 Amad 02 05 Aurora 11 15 Do opts 00* 01 Aust Ant 07 10 Bamboo nil 04* Bridge 16 17 Cleveland 41 44 Bastmet 08 nil Endeavour 25 26 FUnd 20c opt 04* 05 Hastings 01* 02 Inter Mln nil186 words
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Article37 1974-02-04 8 Ctoatag prices (in ym) on Saturday. Nippon Yafcin Kogyo 216 +1 Nippon Oeon 222 —I Nippon Spindle Ufg 188 +1 Nippon Steel ill —a Okano Valve 1M +10 Mlyalrl Valve 240 —10 Pujikura Rubber Works 14437 words
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TREND
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Article, Illustration400 1974-02-04 9 Do you remember the days when, alf a girl had to watch out for were slipping bra straps or a male cheekily saying: "Pardon me miss, but your slip is showing!" Well now some young and small breasted girls have done away withPICTURE: Nik Kasmani - 400 words
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Article, Illustration446 1974-02-04 9 Dear Ros, My girlfriends and myself, we are all In our teens, are rather shocked at the behaviour of many other teenagers. Like them we are fond of pop songs, trendy dresses and enjoy going to parties but we feel that their446 words
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Article331 1974-02-04 9 Dear Ros, Recently I stopped seeing a boy because his advances embarrassed me and hurt my pride. Now I am undecided as to whether to see him again because, though he has other pretty girlfriends, he seems to have only dated me constantly. I am331 words
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316 1974-02-04 9 Dear Ros, I have always been respectful, affectionate ana helpful towards my relatives, yet they dislike me and even treat me as an outsider. They don't show their hostility outwardly. In fact they pretend to be affectionate, kind and concerned. When they want me316 words
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Article139 1974-02-04 9 Dear Ros, My eyesight ls rather poor and I am thinking of switching from glasses to contact lenses. The trouble ls, I have heard that some people cannot get used to their lenses and have wasted their money. Where should I go to get contact lenses139 words
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263 1974-02-04 9 Dear Ros. My parents object so violently to my going steady with a man of another race that they not only beat me severely and frequently but have threatened to get me sacked from my Job. I am 20 and a sales executive,263 words
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Article207 1974-02-04 9 Dear Ros, Can the government do anytning about men who are caught keeping mistresses? You see. I've Just found out that my husband has a mistress. She is from Malaysia and she herself is also married with two children. I am in my 30s and207 words
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Article257 1974-02-04 9 Dear Ros. There la a man whom I aee everyday when I go to and from work. He haa tried to date me but I have never kept hla datea. However, I am very much In love with him. He la 27 and I257 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration867 1974-02-04 9 Robert Elegant - SOUTH-EAST ASIA REPORT From Robert Elegant The West calls them the Paracel islands, those uninhabited flyspecks on the chart of the South China Sea. The South Vietnamese claim sovereignty over the Paracels because of acts of the Emperors in Hue in the867 words
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1250 1974-02-04 9 Pang Cheng Lian - By Pang Cheng Lian Visually they appear as an unattractive archipelago of virtually barren Islands, atolls and coral reefs, some of which disappear from sight when the tide Is high. Yielding only guano and seashells It was not surprising that the1,250 words
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578 1974-02-04 9 B. Ronquillo - PHILIPPINES From B. Ronquillo It will now be easier for developing countries in Asia and the Pacific area to secure cheaper money for development beginning thla year. The Asian Development Bank has announced In Manila that it will make available some US$525578 words
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SPORTS
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Article, Illustration299 1974-02-04 10 Dilettante, second earlier, took over the running from Riti Special at the 3f and was well clear into the straight. Dilettante drew farther away in the straight to win by six lengths from Bits Special. Glen Larmonic finished Ban ace k led into299 words
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802 1974-02-04 10 POSil SCRIPT by .SCRUTINEER Make a special note of Razzmatazz. This newcomer, owned by Auric Stable and trained by Teh Choon Beng, wasted no time in showing his galloping ability, finishing second to Ming Derby in the Class 2 Division 1 9f race at Ipoh802 words
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Article174 1974-02-04 10 New York. Monday. Tennis "hustler" Bobby Rlggs, wearing a variety of costumes ranging from a dress to a baseball catcher's outfit, defeated a hard-playing but frustrated baseball star Pete Rose In a special exhibition tennis match at Dayton, Ohio, on Saturday night. Rlggs won five174 words
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111 1974-02-04 10 New York, Monday.— Alex "Sandy" Mayer, 22, defeated Davis Cup veteran Clark Graebner, 6-2. 6-1, to win the US$2O,OOO Baltimore international tennis championships yesterday. The 30-year-old Graebner, an alumnus of five Davis Cup teams, could not match the methodical placements of his amateur opponent, who111 words
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Article204 1974-02-04 10 New York, Monday It took Billie Jean King only 40 minutes to eliminate Australian Kerry Melville, 6-0, 6-2, and walk away with the US$lO,OOO first prize in the Virginia Slims of Washington tennis tournament at Fairfax, Virginia, yesterday. Nothing seemed to go right for the204 words
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Article76 1974-02-04 10 Seoul, Monday South Korean bantamweight Hong 800 Hwan retained his Oriental boxing title by scoring a unanimous points decision over Japanese challenger Seilchl Watanuki at the southern city of Taegu yesterday. It was Hong's first defence of the title he won in November last year when he outpointed76 words
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Article48 1974-02-04 10 New York, Monday Debbie Lawler raced her motorcycle down a ramp at 78 mph and Jumped over 16 cars to set a new world's indoor jumping record yesterday. Miss Lawler. 21, tied the 15-car record set by Gary Wells on January 18 In the Houston Astrodome.48 words
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990 1974-02-04 11 CLARE McDERMOTT - Fron CLARE McDERMOTT Reuter Christchurch, Monday The future of the Commonwealth Games looked bright today as athletes from 38 countries winged their way home after 10 days of dramatic sport in this New Zealand cathedral city. The Christchurch Games were a success inReuter - 990 words
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Article, Illustration277 1974-02-04 11 Christchurch Monday. India yesterday lodged an appeal against Joshua Owusu of Ghana being awarded the triple jump gold medal at the Commonwealth Games on Saturday but were told it was too late. The Indian team commandant, Kali Ganguli. lodged a written appeal with the277 words
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Article768 1974-02-04 11 London, Monday Crystal Palace and Swindon, the two bottom clubs in the second division, gathered valuable points yesterday In their struggle to escape relegation. Palace moved above Swindon with a 2-0 home win over Bobby Charlton's Preston. Derek Possee and Peter Taylor scored the goals,768 words
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42 1974-02-04 11 Picture by Jerry SehPicture by Jerry Seh - 42 words
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Article, Illustration517 1974-02-04 11 LIM KEE CHAN - SICC CADDIE ACHIEVES RECORD-BREAKING 65 By LIM KEE CHAN M. Marimuthu, the 26-year-old Singapore Island Country Club caddie achieved his greatest feat in tournament golf when he slashed the Keppel course record one stroke with a round of 65 yesterday. Playing In the fourthPicture by Steven Lee - 517 words
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Article435 1974-02-04 11 Port of Spain, Monday. —Cricket officials last night bent the rules of the game and re-ins tated West Indian Alvin Kalllcharran, run out at close of play on the second day of the Test against England. Kalllcharran, who had made 142, was run435 words
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539 1974-02-04 11 Eric Cooper - SQUASH Ny Eric Cooper Squash continues to Increase In popularity in Singapore. There were many new faces In the gallery at last weekend's match against Hong Kong, and more and more often I am asked the question: "What is squash anyway?" and find myself trying539 words
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Article171 1974-02-04 11 Honolulu, Monday Jack Nicklaus won the 52nd golf tournament of his career here yesterday, earning U5544,000 for victory In the Hawaiian Open championship at the Walalae Country Club course. A final round of 70, two-under-par, gave the 34-year-old American ace a total of 271 and a171 words
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Article115 1974-02-04 12 TODA Y TODAY Is Monday, February 4, the 35th day of 1974 with 330 to follow. THE MOON Is approaching its 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. Famed American115 words
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Article46 1974-02-04 12 AH POOK: Now that bus fares are to go up, I hope the "better service" conditions imposed by the government are carried out. MEI LIN: It's a positive step towards a better service. But I hope the fares for schoolchildren will remain the same.46 words
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Page 12 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous974 1974-02-04 12 RADIO SINGAPORE 5 3.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by SIRUVAR POONGA A locallyproduced show to cater for young children 3.30 DIARY OF EVENTS (T) 3.35 LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDOURED THING Daytime serial on the trials and tribulations of three families in San Francisco. 3.55 ISAI AMUTHAM Indian classical music featuring974 words
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Miscellaneous511 1974-02-04 12 BACK PAGE This is MARY ROSE DE TURVILLE who was voted Belle of the Week in the seventh week of our competition. Her favourite pastimes are bowling and water skiing. One Belle of the Week finalist will appear on this pace every day from Monday, Jan. 28, to Saturday, Feb.511 words
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Miscellaneous1414 1974-02-04 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 dopepushers In the ghettoes, having her vendetta against the leather-clad, exploitative Shelley Winters. A bigger production than the rest, it Is1,414 words
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