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Title Section23 1974-02-05 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Tuesday evening, February 5, 1974 No. 940 Price 20 cents M C. (P) 20/74 NE\^§&TION SINGAPORE TUESDAY FEBRUARY 5, 197423 words
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Article659 1974-02-05 1 'S'pore will be among nine nations to be hit' UPI Reuter Tokyo, Tuesday Singapore and eight other Asian nations would lose a total of about $6750 million because of higher crude oil prices, according to a Bank of Japan survey. The survey showedUPI; Reuter - 659 words
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Article127 1974-02-05 1 Ipoh, Tues Rescue work continued early today for survivors who might still be trapped in the debris following the collapse of a mining pool bund near the famous Sam Poh Tong temple four miles south of here on the Oopeng Road. At least 10 people were127 words
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Article, Illustration821 1974-02-05 1 4 We will help break the hijack deadlock' By Sunny Wee and Rav K. Dhaliwal Members of the diplomatic corps in Singapore met this morning to see how they could help the government break the Bukom hijack stalemate. Their assistance will, however, depend on the response821 words
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Article, Illustration259 1974-02-05 1 A sure way to poison the air of Singapore is this bus as it travels through congested streets of the city. The deadly smoke from its exhaust reduces visibility to near zero, forcing motorists behind It slow down and sound their horn to avoid possible collision259 words
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Article27 1974-02-05 1 Budapest, Tuesday Hungary has drafted a new law raising the minimum age of marriage from 12 to 14 and amending the present lax divorce legislation.27 words
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Article91 1974-02-05 1 Three people were robbed at Toa Payoh today. At 7.15 ajn. a retired bus driver, Mr. Ng Khye Lan, 50, was relieved of $4500 In cash and $600 In jewellery by two men. At 10.40 ajn. four men forced Mr. Lee Seng Yong, 25, who91 words
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Article114 1974-02-05 1 In quiet trading prices were easier on the Stock Exchange of Singapore for the first 45 minutes this morning. BUSINESS DONE: Ban Holdings (5) 0.94, (1) 0.94*. Island Hotel (1) 1.41. Motor and General Underwriters (1) 2.62. 0.C.8.C. (1) 8.80. Overseas Union Trust (1) 2.12. United Overseas114 words
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Article13 1974-02-05 1 Police reported 113 accidents yesterday. Six were serious and one fatal.13 words
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Article300 1974-02-05 1 But 15 are still on the run Reuter London, Tuesday Eighteen former Hong Kong public officials are serving Jail sentences in the British colony for corruption offences. Junior Minister Peter Blaker told the House of Commons last night. He listed them as 11Reuter - 300 words
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193 1974-02-05 1 London, Tuesday Crucial talks between government ministers and union leaders aimed at averting a threatened national coal strike ended in deadlock last night. The four hours of talk* at Prime Minister Mr. Edward Heath's official Downing Btreet residence came only hours after Britain's193 words
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131 1974-02-05 1 New York, Tuesday Almost 2,000 packages of origami paper imported from Japan were seized by the federal government yesterday because each package contained a dye which can cause cancer if swallowed by children, US lawyer Paul Curran said He said the packages are131 words
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Article43 1974-02-05 1 Ankara, Tuesday Twelve Turkish bus passengera died after a road crash early yesterday most of them frozen to death in their seats while waiting for medical attention. "Hie accident happened In a temperature of 18 degrees Centigrade below zero.43 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous16 1974-02-05 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook between. 1 p.m. and 6 p_m. today Isolated showers. See back pore16 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article176 1974-02-05 2 Tourists on non-group tours form 77.9 per cent of all visitors to Singapore in November last year, latest statistic from the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board show. Only 22.1 per cent of the 90,663 tourists last November came in tour groups. The most tour groups came176 words
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475 1974-02-05 2 Bharathi Mohan - Strikes five times in 12 days By Bharathi Mohan A new four-mem-ber "dagger gang" is believed to be at large in Singapore. They struck five times in the past 12 days apd escaped with over $13,000 worth of money and jewellery. The victims described475 words
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Article, Illustration297 1974-02-05 2 LIM KOK ANN - CHESS LIM KOK ANN Brazilian grandmaster Henrique Mecking saved the 9th game of his match against Viktor Korchnoy of the Soviet Union, drawing It in 99 moves last night In Augusta, USA. The game had taken more than lli hours and leaves Korchnoy leading297 words
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Article26 1974-02-05 2 Mr. Jek Yeun Thong, Minister for Culture, will open the second fulltime branch library at Toa Payoh on Thursday at 7.30 p.m.26 words
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Article, Illustration159 1974-02-05 2 It's stretching it a bit really, but Mama Flamingo doesn't quite mind craning her long neck to take a peek at her new baby. The little bird is one of three flamingo chicks at the Jurong Bird Park. They were the first to be born inPicture by; PHILIP LIM. - 159 words
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Article325 1974-02-05 2 Judith Holmberg - Learning made interesting By Judith Holmberg The Singapore Educational Media Service has brought out special kits to make It easier for primary school pupils to study the second language. Each kit consists of 20 stories, on cassette and slides, and costs $100. The kit also contains325 words
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Article56 1974-02-05 2 The Trinity College of Music, London, will conduct its practical speech examinations in spoken English, drama, effective speaking and licentiate In the teaching of English as a second language, in September. All entries should reach the local representative, Miss Raghblr Kaur, at Sardar House, 15, Jalan56 words
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Article23 1974-02-05 2 The SAP Reservists' Association will hold a harmonica concert "Notes In Harmony" at the Victoria Theatre on Thursday at 8 pan.23 words
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Article294 1974-02-05 2 Missing for 2 months The eight crew members of a Singapore fishing vessel, SMF 467, which has been missing for nearly two months, are now feared dead. The fear was expressed by the Singapore Marine Products Workers' Union which represents the eight fishermen. A union294 words
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Article226 1974-02-05 2 The Associations of N a ny a n g University Graduates in Peninsular Malaysia have asked the University Council to reconsider its recent decision to scrap the entrance examinations for Malaysian students. The associations feel that the new policy will affect the future of C h226 words
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Article24 1974-02-05 2 The National Productivity Board will organise a Business Finance for Managers course at its Jurong premises from Feb. 25 to March 15.24 words
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Article27 1974-02-05 2 The Young People's Section of the Queenstown Branch Library will hold a forum on Youths in Society at its premises on Saturday at 3 p.m.27 words
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109 1974-02-05 2 Employers paid out a record $5.7 million in compensation to Injured workers and their families for the 11 months of last year. Of this sum, $2.4 million was paid out to the families of fatal accident victims, $2 million to those workers with partial109 words
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Article32 1974-02-05 2 The Swedish Consulate here has presented 45 copies of Prof. Gunner Myrdal's book, An Approach to the Asian Drama Methodological and Theoretical to the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.32 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous278 1974-02-05 2 WORLD WEATHER Tokyo... Clear 48-30F. 8-Mlnus 1C. Headline: Three guerrillas win Greek compromise. Moscow...Overcast 3227F, O-Mlnus 3C. Headline: The Visit of Friendship and Fraternity. New York...Light snow 25-15F, 9-Mlnus 4C. Headline: Gov. Shapp urges truck tie-up halt and vows relief. San Francisco...Cloudy •3-35F, 17-2C. Headline: Washington plea to truckers to278 words
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Miscellaneous11 1974-02-05 2 DR. KILDARE i fk by Ken Bald m ii>:\ m i)11 words
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Miscellaneous288 1974-02-05 2 NEW NATION CROSSWORD 6 Sahara-like. 7 Fabled bird. 8 Greek letters. 9 Filled abundantly. 10 Entertainer Joan or Judy. 11 Buckeye state. 12 Catch. 13 Heath, for one. 21 U.S. power project. 23 Green spot. 25 Namesakes of a Poe subject. 26 Playwright Rice. 27 Not a soul. 28 Contemptible288 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article639 1974-02-05 3 Pentagon shocked, says paper Washington, Tuesday Secretary of State Dr. Henry Kissinger vetoed a Britishapproved plan to fly American spy planes from Britain during the Middle East war in October because he was angered by conditions imposed by the Heath Government, the Washington Post639 words
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172 1974-02-05 3 United Press International Moscow, Tuesday—The Soviet Union yesterday demanded the West end its economic and political blockade of Cuba and called on the United States to shut down its naval base at Guantanamo Bay. A joint declaration signed in Havana by Cuban PremierUnited Press International - 172 words
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Article, Illustration202 1974-02-05 3 London, Tuesday A bomb blast that killed 11 people on a military leave bus in Northern England roused anger in Parliament ye st e r day and produced demands for curbs on travel between Ireland and mainland Britain. The bus bomb, believed to be the workUPI radiopictures - 202 words
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Article532 1974-02-05 3 'We won't tolerate move' Reuter, UPI Peking, Tuesday China last night issued a formal protest over South Vietnam's occupation of the Spr a 11 y islands, raising the possibility of a fresh confrontation over the disputed group. Last month China successfully drove South Vietnamese forces off theReuter, UPI - 532 words
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Article42 1974-02-05 3 Rome, Tuesday.—Two hunters got so frustrated yesterday when local buses failed to stop for them that they opened fire at a passing coach. They finally got their lift Into town—in a police car which came to arrest them.42 words
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330 1974-02-05 3 Reuter Washington, Tuesday— The Pentagon announced yesterday that it will close down virtually all anti-bomber missile batteries in the United States and sharply reduce the number of interceptor squadrons. The curtailment of US air defence units, the Pentagon said, is tied toReuter - 330 words
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Article133 1974-02-05 3 Reuter Sydney, Tuesday. Australian Prime Minister Mr. Gough Whitlam has Instructed Australian diplomats in Bang kok to resign from an exclusive British club on the grounds that It Is practicing racial discrimination, the Sydney Morning Herald said here today. In a report from its political correspondentReuter - 133 words
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Article153 1974-02-05 3 Sao Paulo, Tuesday. \rson squad detectives said here yesterday they were Investigating the possibility that last Friday's skyscraper Are which killed at least 227 people was started deliberately. They said they have found a badly charred drum of palnt-thlnnlng fluid on the 12th floor of153 words
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138 1974-02-05 3 Reuter Houston, Tuesday The Skylab 111 astronauts tried taking a final look at Comet Kohoutek yesterday and began assembling the results of thousands of hours of scientific research to bring home with them. Lieut-Col. Gerald Carr, Dr. Edward Gibson and Lieut-Col. William PogueReuter - 138 words
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319 1974-02-05 3 Reuter, UPI Cairo, Tuesday Three Pakistani guerrillas brought here from Karachi after hijacking a Greek freighter to win freedom for two Arabs facing execution in Greece, will be flown to Tripoli today, the Cairo airport police chief said last night. Col- MohammedReuter, UPI - 319 words
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415 1974-02-05 3 Rio de Janeiro, Tuesday The Brazilian girlfriend of British Great Train Robber Ronald Biggs made a tearful last minute attempt yesterday to keep him in Brazil by claiming she was pregnant. But both police and British diplomatic sources were confident that the415 words
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Article35 1974-02-05 3 Caracas, Tuesday. Three Indians have been shot dead in a sparselypopulated region of Western Venezuela, giving rise to fears that a new Indian massacre aimed at driving them off their land has began.35 words
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FOR YOUR PLEASURE
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Article, Illustration1419 1974-02-05 4 Ivor Davis - Most spectacular turnout in Las Vegas By Ivor Davis The 50-year-old millionaire's wife frpm Chicago with the freshly frosted hair and dripping with expensive Jewellery was screaming like a teepybopper. All through the show she moaned, greeting each new song with "oh Frank oh1,419 words
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Article, Illustration322 1974-02-05 4 15 records and 10 posters to be won MUSIGUNn Do you know the name of the band above? Well, here is a clue: Up, Up and Away is one of their better known songs. New Nation's exciting Musicorner contest is easy to enter and322 words
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442 1974-02-05 4 Jenifer's diary The Hugo's Grill at the Hyatt Hotel is practically an armoury, an ancient one that is, for adorning the walls are 22 antique guns valued at nearly $10,000. They were mainly used In India and Africa In the 17th and442 words
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Article, Illustration294 1974-02-05 4 Jennifer Schoon - By Jennifer Schoon A slight drizzle did not pose any problems for the Youth SubCommittee of the Cairnhill Community Centre. Instead of having their youth get-together evening in the courtyard, chairs were simply moved indoors and the show went on as planned. Kicking294 words
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Article, Illustration700 1974-02-05 4 United Press International Any artist seeking the undivided attention of viewers at his first London exhibition would hardly invite Diana Rigg, especially if she wore a dress that clung affectionately to every angle and curve of her long, lithe body. That sort ofUnited Press International - 700 words
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Article625 1974-02-05 4 United Press International Twelve years ago, Filipino business executive Rafael Toda blended an indoor tennis paddle racket, black practice handball and a cement court with whitewashed walls into the beginning of a sports craze called pelota. Today, pelota has taken the Philippines by storm, itUnited Press International - 625 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration863 1974-02-05 5 Pang Cheng Lian - Aussie leader arrives tomorrow SINGAPORE 74 By Pang Cheng Lian It Is a reflection of the depth and strength of Austra-lian-Singapore relations that within a year of "hot" exchanges between the governments of the two countries, Prime Minister Gough Whitlam begins a four day state863 words
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687 1974-02-05 5 Sonny Yap - By Sonny Yap Inflation-hit S i n g aporeans are saving more. In spite of rising costs shrinking their dollar, they are still smitten by the "penny saved, penny gained" bug. Their increasing thriftlness is best seen in the statistics from the Post Office687 words
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Article, Illustration719 1974-02-05 5 Gene Teo - Another new 'lung* By Gene Teo Coney Island is undergoing a face-lift that will leave it etched with an extended stretch of beach and all the facilities that are to be found in a holiday resort chalets, one marina for pleasure crafts, and restaurants. The719 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article553 1974-02-05 5 A warning to stop soaring prices Consumers today are more vulnerable to profiteering, according to the Consumers' Association of Singapore. The editorial of CASE'S Consumer Magazine published In conjunction with the first regional consumerism seminar for Asia and the Pacific says. "Constant changes are taking553 words
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Article, Illustration349 1974-02-05 5 Expert's way to beat inflation Consumer education should be introduced in the school curriculum to train young people In good spending habits, according to an expert in consumerism. Dr. Colston E. Warne, one of the founders of the Consumers Union of the United States In 1934349 words
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Article20 1974-02-05 5 Mr. Lim Choo Eng has been appointed Coroner under the Subordinate Courts Act, according to the latest government gazette.20 words
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221 1974-02-05 5 New Nation's (rand finals of the Belle of the Week contest Is now on. There will be extra big prizes for 700 at the end of two weeks. Let us take a look at what jroa can win. The reader wh» sends221 words
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Article76 1974-02-05 5 The Ministry of the Environment will reconstruct the culvert across Yio Chu Kang Road at 14 kilometres from tomorrow. Traffic along Yio Chu Kang Road from Upper Serangoon Road will be diverted to Jalan Redop, Jalan Joran and Seletar Road-Jalan Kayu. Traffic from Upper Thomson Road will not76 words
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OPINION
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Article462 1974-02-05 6 It was a tragic end to a heroic tale. Eleven months after it had hit the headlines by escaping from the "quarantine area" of the Singapore Zoological Gardens, Thai black panther Twiggy is dead-ap-parently killed by the flares shot into the monsoon drain in which462 words
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'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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Article85 1974-02-05 6 The Britishers' reputation for understatement Is in danger of being wrested by the Australians. Inspecting flood damage In the suburb of St. John's Wood last week, Queensland's Governor, Sir Colin Hariri ah came upon a house that had been lifted off Its stumps, spun round half85 words
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Article49 1974-02-05 6 The Japanese certainly believe In transporting their way of life everywhere they go. Those living In London have decided to buJld their own hospital which will emDlov Japanese doctors and will be designed to serve the 5000-member Japanese community which has encountered language difficulties In British hospitals.49 words
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Article, Illustration1218 1974-02-05 6 Gerald de Cruz - Rebecca la a two-month-old Singaporean whose parents are good friends of oar colamnlst, Gerald de Crux. He is of the opinion that she will crow bp in a difficult and dangerous world, and be also threatened bv a life without meaning, merely existing in a vacuum.1,218 words
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Letters
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Article190 1974-02-05 6 WILLIAM TEO - WILLIAM TEO In spite of the national campaign to conserve electricity, I observe that wastage has yet to be eliminated in at least two housing estates. The biggest car park in the new icim Keat Housing Estate Is brightly lit every evening with more than eight street190 words
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Article109 1974-02-05 6 We are a group of bus commuters living in the Upper Buklt Tlmah area and working in Kim Seng/River Valley Road. Every morning we take a bus to Newton and then catch another one down to our working places. Until February 3, there were three services we109 words
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Article233 1974-02-05 6 The Government's policy of promoting bilingualism in our schools Is a sound one. How this is being done at the moment. I think leaves a lot to be desired. We should pay more heed to the educational content of the subjects that are being taught in our233 words
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Article45 1974-02-05 6 The lift at Block C, Everton Park, has been out of order for the past one month. Several complaints have been made, but no action has been taken. Can the proper authority please look Into this matter quickly? TIRED, Singapore, Z.45 words
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Article255 1974-02-05 6 It Is sad to note that bus service No. 91 will bypass MacPherson Road as from 3rd February, 1974. I would like to record my grateful thanks to most of the bus conductors and drivers of this bus service for being courteous, helpful and safety-conscious. Two drivers255 words
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Article106 1974-02-05 6 D. TERGENT - D. TERGENT The bus terminus at Prince Edward Road is in a dreadful state. Its surface is covered with oil and grease dropped by the buses. In E laces it must be half an ich thick. As well as making the surface unpleasant to look at, and106 words
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Article103 1974-02-05 6 A young handicapped girl has attempted suicide and is perhaps responsible for the death of her retarded brother The police say her brother was murdered and action may be taken against her which, if she recovers at all, will certainly cause further suffering to her already miserable103 words
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Article82 1974-02-05 6 SAMSUDIN A. KARIM - SAMSUDIN A. KARIM I would like to congratulate Miss Violet Oon on her series entitled Marriage and Divorce. However, I would like to make a clarification regarding her write-up on Muslim marriages. She mentioned that any Muslim couple who wants to get married "must go to82 words
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Article, Illustration576 1974-02-05 6 Prom Tom Lambert la London Los Angeles Times The communists in Britain's trade unions are beginning to attract an increasing amount of public scrutiny. There Ls no communist "scare" here, and no sign of McCarthylsm as such. Prime Minister Edward Heath has not publiclyLos Angeles Times - 576 words
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VOICE OF THE PRESS
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Article228 1974-02-05 6 O What other newspapers are toying: INTERIM WAGE SUPPLEMENT An Interim wage supplement to take effect from February 1 as recommended by the National Wages Council (NWC) and Immediately accepted by the Ministry of Labour has come as a surprise. In view of past experience, the employers228 words
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Article388 1974-02-05 6 PRESIDENT NIXON'S STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESB Last Wednesday night. President Nixon delivered his State of the Union address to Congress. In the last paragraph of his Btate of the Union address, he bluntly challenged Congress to Impeach him or swiftly clear him of all allegations.388 words
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SPECIAL FEATURE
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Article, Illustration211 1974-02-05 7 "Given all the rich material available to Singaporeans within the last 30 years, writers have not produced a wealth of creative writing," laments Dr. Edwin Thumboo, poet and lecturer in English at the University of Singapore. "Most of our writers In English are from the211 words
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Article, Illustration441 1974-02-05 7 "Sometimes I feel so frustrated that I have to teach the piano in Singapore instead of performing." These words of pianist Seah Khung Img sum up the lament of quite a number of our musicians. They are the musicians who, like Miss Seah have been441 words
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Article, Illustration210 1974-02-05 7 Violet Oon - Day Two in the series. The State of our Arts Thursday: Dance and drama By Violet Oon In Singapore people are taught to make music and art but not to appreciate it. With literature, on the other hand, they are taught to appreciate it but not to create.210 words
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Article, Illustration554 1974-02-05 7 Mr. Goh Soon Tioe, one of Singapore's top violin teachers, feels that music standards have improved here but they will remain stagnant unless we bring in teachers from abroad to upgrade the level of performance. Mr. Goh, who is also conductor of the Singapore Youth554 words
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Article, Illustration372 1974-02-05 7 For novelist and poet Dr. Goh Poh Seng writing is his first calling. "And not many people know that I gave up medicine for one year to learn to write." Recalling those starving days in a Dublin garret, Dr. Goh said: "That one year certainly372 words
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Article, Illustration968 1974-02-05 7 "A man Is a poet because of an impulse from within. He experiences problems which he cannot explain to himself. So he writes and there is a sense of relief when he finds someone else shares the experience. "Like most creative968 words
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Article322 1974-02-05 7 Working as a producer of serious music programmes in Radio Singapore, Mr. Simplicius Cheong is all the time in contact with great musicians, either through their records or in person. Although his ear daily saturates with the best music of the world, he scoots for322 words
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Article, Illustration1050 1974-02-05 8 JJESPITE the glamour that surrounds it magic is little more than a game. A person can fool others by sheer sleight of hand. It is big entertainment, these days. One thing is certain modern day magic is not black magic or voodoo or what1,050 words
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TREND
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Article, Illustration242 1974-02-05 9 Melbourne Herald An English village woman's secret love potion, sold at Harrod's, the top people's store, is nothing more than a sugar confection. The bitter blow to Mrs. Dleudonne Langs ton's recipe was struck by public analyst Ronald Hatfull who subjected the love brewMelbourne Herald - 242 words
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739 1974-02-05 9 Wendy Hutton discovers the art of batik printing in Jogjakarta I think that in the past I must have held some sort of record for non-purchase of batik. I arrived in Kuala Lumpur with one fine Japanese sarong which739 words
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Article, Illustration473 1974-02-05 9 JEANINE SINISCAL - IN-SHAPE BY JEANINE SINISCAL There are eight main ways in which a woman can use fashion to achieve a better silhouette. And, even if she improves her figure with diet and exercise, she should always bear these tips in mind because no woman can473 words
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276 1974-02-05 9 Melbourne Herald The heroine of a new novel by bestselling authoress Jacqueline Susann is the widow of a Catholic President of the United States who marries a jet-set shipping tycoou. You wouldn't be far wrong in thinking that any similarity between theMelbourne Herald - 276 words
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Article155 1974-02-05 9 It Is worthwhile to invest In an unusual or rare piece of art and proudly display it as a centrepiece in your living room, around which your furniture and decorations harmonise and complement. You will have a chance to acquire one of these at the155 words
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FINANCE
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494 1974-02-05 9 Lee Yew Meng - COMPANY PROFILE By Lee Yew Meng Guinness Malaysia has been in a stout position since it began commercial production in August 1965— with the alcoholic drinks it brewed steadily swelling the company's kitty. In Its first year of business, Guinness turned in tax-exempt profit494 words
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OVERSEAS STOCK PRICES
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Article339 1974-02-05 9 Stock prices fell sharply across a broad front yesterday on the New York Stock Exchange. Trading was slow. Brokers said the sell lng, which was primarily by individuals rather tnan Institutions, was prompted by the series of gloomy economic fore casts and indicators that were Issued late last339 words
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Article207 1974-02-05 9 Closing prices (In francs) yesterday: Paribus 180.10 —1.40 Indochine 211.50 —1 Ponder 388 88 90) Prin temps 115.80 unch. COE 430 —5.50 Bull 63 20 —.30 Royal Dutch 167 —1.90 Mlchelln 1221 —41 Thomson 235 +4 CPP 211.10 —4.70 Rhone 143 —3.20 Air 314 —4 50 B8N 1100 —15207 words
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Article194 1974-02-05 9 Closing prices at 11.30 ajn. (Australian time). AOD nil 12 Allstate 084 nil Amad 03 nil Aurora 11 15 Do opts 00 i 01 Aust Ant 07 10 Bamboo nil 034 Beach 28 33 Bridge 16 }7 Clevland 40 42 Eastmet 081 10 Endeavour 25 26 Flind 20c opt194 words
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Article86 1974-02-05 9 This service comes from the Union Bank land. of 8wlUerClosing prices (ln francs) on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday UB6 4000 +20 SBC 3575 —25 Credit Suisse 3450 —15 Swissair B. 557 —8 Swiss Reinsur. 2330 -f 30 Wlnterthur B. 1860 —30 Zurich Insur. 6700 Juvena B. 2240 2086 words
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Article55 1974-02-05 9 Closing prices (In yen) yesterday. Nippon Spindle Mfg 218 Matsushita Electric 518 Nippon Steel 132 +1 Okl Electric 203 Ctnon Camera 300 Fujitsu 325 Ifekl Agrlc Machinery 184 Citizen Watch 211 Mitsubishi Heavy Ind 184 Tod 187 Osaka Ycgyo 102 Nlchltsu Kogyo 219 Toho Chemical ltod 118 Toa Valve55 words
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Article74 1974-02-05 9 Reuter Brussels, Tuesday Common Market foreign ministers yesterday called for special proposals to dig the nine-nation community out of Its current crisis, informed sources said. The ministers, at the start of a two-day session here, backed a Belgian proposal that a report on the crisisReuter - 74 words
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Article197 1974-02-05 9 United Press International London, Tuesday Silver bullion hit a new high in London yesterday in what dealers described as a flight from paper money in the face of the continuing world energy crisis. The price of silver reached 187 pence (US$4.5O) at one point inUnited Press International - 197 words
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Article, Illustration354 1974-02-05 9 Share prices continued to drift lower on the Stock Exchange of Singapore yesterday. The market opened dull and remained sluggish throughout the day. Fractional declines were apparent in all the sections of the Exchange. In the hope of lower prices, buyers held off while sellers were reluctant to354 words
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Article, Illustration298 1974-02-05 9 Mr. J. L. Newbold (below), vice president of First National City Bank, has been appointed to head the World Corporation Group in Singapore to service international companies with offices In the Republic. Citibank's WCG is a newly-formed group of the bank that has offices around the world. Mr. Newbold298 words
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Advertisement51 1974-02-05 9 WITH A SMILING WATCH S PORE PRICE $29/= (8 Available only at: ACE OF DIAMONDS PTE. LTD. 140/141, People's Park Complex. New Bridge Road, Singapore, 1. 352 (2nd Floor) Shaw Centre, Orchard Road, Singapore 9. Tel: *****5 ROYAL FLUSH 236, People's Park Complex, Te*: *****3. Ground Flow, Shaw Centre. 5*51 words
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Article313 1974-02-05 10 Education, the unseeded tournament favourites edged Communications 3-2 on the first night of the Inter-Mlnls-try badminton team championships. Watt Yam Seng, their first singles and runnerup to the individual title last week, was surprisingly beaten by Mohammed Abu Bakar 15-12, 15-11. Abu Bakar, the second313 words
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Article, Illustration591 1974-02-05 10 Nancy Koh - 'B' girls left to settle supremacy By Nancy Koh The girls of St. Margaret's Secondary proved once again they are the irrefutable badminton champions in the Bukit Timah district. Their players, products of an intensive training scheme under coach Klong Woon Kew, have overpowered every schoolPictures by Steven Lee - 591 words
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Article46 1974-02-05 10 New York, Tuesday Results of yesterday's games In the National Hockey league: Boston 5 Pittsburgh 4; Philadelphia 2 Atlanta 2; Minnesota 5 New York 5; Montreal 4 Detroit 1; Toronto 3 Buffalo 3: New York Islanders 2 California 4; Chicago 3 St. Louis 0.46 words
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429 1974-02-05 10 Port of Bpain, Tuesday. —MCC manager Donald Carr yesterday ruled out the possibility of England cricketer Tony Greig being sent home from the Caribbean. There was considerable speculation that Orelg might be told to leave after the Alvin Kalllcharran run out incident on Sunday429 words
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Article189 1974-02-05 10 Tokyo, Tuesday World record holders Roland Matthes and Kornelia Ender and four other top East German swimmers will take part In the 1974 Japan Indoor swimming championships, the Japan Swimming Association said last night. The three-day championships will be held from March 29 at the189 words
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Article34 1974-02-05 10 New York, Tuesday National Basketball Association results: Capital 112 Boston 99; Buffalo 112 Philadelphia 98; Chicago 108 Cleveland 94; Houston 123 Atlanta 112; Los Angeles 124 Portland 91; Detroit 114 Seattle 100.34 words
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Article156 1974-02-05 10 New York, TuesdayJohnny Miller continues to lead the PGA tour money-wlnnei* with U5594,054 won In the first five weeks of 1974, but the new face In the top 10 money-winners Is an old one. Jack Nicklaus. who often mistakes the progolf tour for his personal piggy bank,156 words
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191 1974-02-05 10 East Berlin, Tuesday. —East Germany continued their preparations for the World soccer Cup finals with a match against a selection from the Czechoslovak First Division in Hermsdorf yesterday which resulted In a dreary goalless draw. East Germany, who will play In group191 words
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Article, Illustration299 1974-02-05 11 C.I.A. also impresses From Blue Peter in Ipoh Pleasant Fair did a smart workout in yielding going here this morning. With Jockey M. Ismail in the saddle, the seven-year-old by Summer Fair did 31 in 38 2/5, finishing with quite a bit in hand. On299 words
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Article37 1974-02-05 11 Paul Chua has been elected president of the Young Men's Bodybuilder Association at their annual meeting. The other officials are S. Chandran (vice-presi-dent), Francis Teo (secretary), Herbert Kang (asst. secretary) and Gordon Tham (treasurer).37 words
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Article, Illustration299 1974-02-05 11 Endless Glory led into the straight but was beaten a furlong out. Brandiwyn hit the front, with Barbara Lu starting her run. Barbara Lu swept past Brandiwyn close home to win going away by 1& lengths. Th« Tempest finished a fast third. Limit299 words
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Article153 1974-02-05 11 Christchurch, Tuesday World class slalom canoeists from Britain, Australia, the United States and Canada will compete in invitation races beginning on the Rangitata River at Mount Peel, South Canterbury, Thursday, officials said yesterday. More than 100 canoeists will compete in 25 events over the four days153 words
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253 1974-02-05 11 Nancy Koh - By Nancy Koh Singapore have been invited to the World cycling champpionships at Montreal, Canada from August 14-25. This is the first time the Singapore Amateur Cycling Association have received an invitation to send a team for the meet. SACA secretary G.I. Balasundram said:253 words
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147 1974-02-05 11 Cape Town, Tuesday— Basil D'Oliveira, the England Test cricketer who is currently coaching in his native South Africa, received a mild reprimand from the South African Cricket Board of Control (SACBOC) here yesterday on a charge of misconduct. D'Oliveira appeared before the SACBOC executive147 words
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Article797 1974-02-05 11 Jeffrey Low - SOCCER SCENE by Jeffrey Low Efforts to raise the standard of. senior club football received a big shot in the arm after an important decision was made by" the FA Committee last week. The Adhoc committee on Saturday decided to give two free weekdays797 words
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Article72 1974-02-05 11 Paris Tuesday The Portuguese tap motor rally will be held as scheduled on March 20-23 despite the energy crisis, the international Automobile Federation (FIA) said yesterday. A brief statement from Claude Le Guezec, secretary of the federation's International Sports Commission (CSI) said the Dutch Grand Prix72 words
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Article372 1974-02-05 11 Tokyo, Tuesday. World Boxing Council (WBC) President Ramon Velazquez said last night the WBC will recognise today's world junior middleweight title match even if a neutral referee is not appointed. A row blew up last week when a cable was received by the Japan372 words
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275 1974-02-05 11 Sydney, Tuesday The Australian government will be officially asked to follow the successful Canadian system of financing sport and to introduce a biennial "Australia Games." New South Wales state Labour "shadow" Minister for Sport, Mr. George Paciullo said yesterday he would officially approach the Federal275 words
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Article28 1974-02-05 11 Torquay (England). Tuesday. Britain and the United States both won men's women's matches on the opening day of the BP Under-21 tennis team Internationals here yesterday.28 words
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Article158 1974-02-05 11 Cape Town, Tuesday Mr. Hassan Howa, one of South Africa's foremost campaigners for multiracial sport, said last night he had tendered his resignation as President of the nonraclal South African Cricket Board of Control. Mr. Howa, who has been attacked for his insistence on multiracial158 words
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Article103 1974-02-05 11 Salisbury. Tuesday. A second wicket partnership of 111 in 90 minutes helped Eastern Province beat Rhodesia by two wickets with seven balls to spare in their Currle Cup match here yesterday. Kenny McEwan, who slammed a six and 10 fours in scoring 90, and Simon Bezuidenhout103 words
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Article49 1974-02-05 11 Masterton (New Zealand), Tuesday.—New Zealand showed good form In advance of a seven-team International men's hockey tournament in Christchurch when they beat Poland 4-1 In a warm up match here yesterday. The Christchurch competition opens on Saturday and will be played on a round-robin basis.49 words
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Advertisement13 1974-02-05 11 unW' 65 The world's leading golf ball. yr you can bet on it13 words
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Advertisement123 1974-02-05 11 Versatile, easy to use, efficient, reliable, light, inexpensive, built to die of old age. !IV J K Monolite4oo Self-contained electronic flash giv>ng the equivalent of over 400 joules. Has five power settings from one quarter to full power with modelling/focusing lights in direct proportion to flash power at each setting.123 words
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Article168 1974-02-05 12 TODAY Is Tuesday, Feb. 5, the 36th day of 1974 with 329 to follow. THE MOON is approaching its full phase. 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. A m e168 words
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Article45 1974-02-05 12 AH FOOK: It looks like the British coal-miners mean business. It's interesting to watch the oatcome. MEI LIN: With Heath acting Just as tough, I think someone's got to give. I'm glad I am a Singapore resident. Weather and Comics in Page two.45 words
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Advertisement105 1974-02-05 12 Why make a project out of a special project? Special projects and assignments have a way of fouling up an entire operation. They waste too much time and tie up too many people. That may be business, but it isn't efficiency. Instead, why not call Manpower Temporary Services. We'll help105 words
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Miscellaneous577 1974-02-05 12 TV K RADIO !&>. SINGAPORE 5 3.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by IN AND ABOUND —A magazine series presented In English 3.30 DIARY OF EVENTS (E) 3.35 LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDOURED THlNG—Daytime serial on the trials and tribulations of three families in San Francisco 3.55 OUR MUSIC MAKERS (E) A577 words
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Miscellaneous1017 1974-02-05 12 BACK PAGE y This is ROSY TAN who was voted Belle of the Week in the eighth week of our competition. Her favourite hobbies are bowling, swimming and reading. BELLS A YASHICA CYMA One Belle of the Week finalist will appear on this page every day from Monday, Jan. 28,1,017 words
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Miscellaneous872 1974-02-05 12 CLEOPATRA JONES: Tamara Dobson creating an upset among the black heroes of the cur rent 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 tion than the rest, it is directed by Jaok872 words
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