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Title Section22 1974-02-07 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Thursday evening, February 7, 1974 No. 942 Price 20 cents M.C. (P) 20/74 NEV^kTION SINGAPORE THURSDAY FEBRUARY 7, 197422 words
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Article, Illustration2155 1974-02-07 1 Japan in urgent talks with Kuwait govt, for permission to take the four hijackers of the Laju there All is set for the departure by air later today of the four Laju hijackers with the arrival this morning of a special Japan Air Lines2,155 words
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Article125 1974-02-07 1 Tokyo, Thursday. Arab commandos holding the staff of the Japanese Embassy hostage in Kuwait today extended the deadline for the arrival of a special Japan Airlines plane with four colleagues from Singapore The commandos, who seized the third-floor embassy in Kuwait yesterday, had threatened to kill their125 words
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Article243 1974-02-07 1 United Press International Beirut, Thursday The Jordanian Government has arrested hundreds of army officers following a mutiny staged by two armoured brigades, according to Beirut Press reports. The reports said the rebels were demanding the dismissal of Premier Zeid Rifai and army Chief-Of-Staff Ma]. Gen. ZeidUnited Press International - 243 words
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Article90 1974-02-07 1 Prices were fractionally higher on the Stock Exchange of Singapore for the first 45 minutes this morning. BUSINESS DONE: Kuala Lumpur Kepong (5) 1.92, (1) 1.94. Metro (2) 1.72. City Development (1) 1.63, (1) 1.61, (1) 1.62. San Holdings (2) 0.94, (2) 0.941, (1) 0.95. Singapore Land90 words
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Article35 1974-02-07 1 Two gunmen raided a tyre shop at the 13 ft mile, Chua Chu Kang Road, last night and escaped with $2000 in cash and Jewellery. The shop proprietor, is Mr. Hong Lee Bin.35 words
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Article10 1974-02-07 1 Police reported 107 accidents yesterday. Six were serious.10 words
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Miscellaneous15 1974-02-07 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 pjn. to 6 p.m. today—Scattered showers In late afternoon.15 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article, Illustration256 1974-02-07 2 Consumers must have a critical attitude towards advertisements, a delegate at the consumerism seminar being held here said yesterday. Mrs. Helle MunchPetersen, head of the Denmark Consumer Council's secretariat, and a member of the executive committee of the International Organisation of Consumers Unions (IOCU), said: "Many256 words
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Article28 1974-02-07 2 The Ministry of Culture will organise an Open Air Art Exhibition for the Young at the Esplanade on Feb. 17 from 4 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.28 words
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427 1974-02-07 2 Sunny Wee - Lee-Whitlam talks to start today By Sunny Wee The Australian Government is prepared to study any aspect of bilateral relations concerning Singapore. This was stated by a senior official of the Australian Ministry of Foreign Affairs who Is accompanying Prime Minister427 words
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Article125 1974-02-07 2 Results of the Singa-pore-Cambridge GCE 'O' Level Examinations in the Chinese, Malay and Tamil streams are expected to be released In the next lew days. At the latest, results should be out by early next week, according to a Ministry of Education official.125 words
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Article70 1974-02-07 2 Police spokesman, ASP Ng Woon Poh said today he had no specific information that the US$l2 million forged notes found in Melbourne recently were printed in Singapore in 1971. He added: "The Australian police have not contacted us on this matter." He was referring to a70 words
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402 1974-02-07 2 Cancer of the cervix or neck of the womb is the second most common cancer among women in Singapore. It ranks next only to cancer of the breast, according to an article on Cancer In Women published in the latest issue of the Housing402 words
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Article344 1974-02-07 2 High costs hit building plans The construction of the five proposed junior colleges in Singapore have been affected by the increase in the cost of materials and the shortage of labour in thebuilding industry. More funds have now to be raised as the previous estimates344 words
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Article319 1974-02-07 2 Here are the official results of the Belle of the Week contest which ran from Jan. 21 to Jan. 26. The panel of judges decided on the following order of beauty, with points upon a possible maximum of 100 In brackets: Tuesday's belle (70.5), Monday's belle319 words
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Article222 1974-02-07 2 New Nation's grand finals of the Belle of the Week contest Is now on. There will be extra big prizes for yon at the end of two weeks. Let as take a look at what yon can win. The reader who sends in the222 words
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Article95 1974-02-07 3 The Singapore Police Force spent $43 million In 1972 or about $20 per head of the population, according to Its annual report published recently. This Is an Increase over the expenditures in previous years $38 million In 1970 and $39 million In 1971. Revenue collected95 words
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Article27 1974-02-07 3 The Housing and Development Board's Kallang Basin Area Office In Cambridge Road will move to new premises at 2723, Block 70, Oeylang Bahru, from Monday.27 words
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363 1974-02-07 3 Greater comfort for patrons Patrons of the arts will be entertained in greater comfort from the middle of this year, when Singapore's three concert halls complete their renovations. The renovations to the Singapore Conference Hall, National Theatre, and the Victoria Theatre and Memorial363 words
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Article, Illustration107 1974-02-07 3 This is another role of the Minister of the Environment Mr. Lim Kim San that of a grandfather. Last Sunday, he took his four grandsons to the Singapore Zoological gardens where he showed them around. His wife, son and daughter -in law were also with107 words
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381 1974-02-07 3 'Sharp rise in building cost' The Housing Development Board has said that the new selling prices of its flats are barely sufficient to pay for construction costs due to the sharp Increases In building materials. Construction costs had been rising steadily, particularly last year,381 words
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Article200 1974-02-07 3 Traffic offenders paid $2,357,000 In fines In 1972, according to the latest police annual report. This is $1,292,524 less than the amount collected from traffic fines in 1971. No reason was given for the decrease. The report said that motorists committed 121,648 offences In200 words
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Article58 1974-02-07 3 Miss Si Yem King of Jalan Dusun was the first prize winner in the open section of the essay competition organised by the four societies of the College of Commerce in Nanyang University. Second and third Srizes were won by Lee ng Chuan and Lee Say Ching58 words
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Article49 1974-02-07 3 Two seminars to outline the capabilities and use of computers in the field of naval architecture will be held in Singapore on Tuesday. The seminars will be conducted by Det norske Veritas and the DBS Chartered On-Line (Pte.) Ltd, which operates the Computer Utility of Singapore.49 words
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Article248 1974-02-07 3 The cost of haircuts which went up by 50 cents during the festive season is not coming down to the pre-Chinese New Year rates. The festive increases have now been officially sanctioned by the Singapore Hairdressers Employers Association. The association secretary, Mr. Ong Poh Chuan. said248 words
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Advertisement329 1974-02-07 2 announcing the airline with more more comfort Comfort with Cathay Pacific is more than ex- fV.*< travagant meals. It's your choice of red or white XJ wines with every meal, v|| complimentary drinks, Xj| tasty snacks. It's the V® pampering by multilingual hostesses from tvXv 9 Asian countries. It's the329 words
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Miscellaneous272 1974-02-07 2 NEW NATION CROSSWORD HI 8 Slipped. 9 Grassy field. 10 Like a volacno. 11 Tape. 12 Variety of daisy. 13 Sweet potato: Sp. 14 Patron saint of France: Var. 19 Handsome flowering plants. 22 Charity performance. 24 Heroine of "The Tempest." 27 Man's nickname. 28 Tiers. 30 Mountain lake. 32272 words
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Advertisement165 1974-02-07 3 Ms Y I •>" w— A ..p A s ti >*r f with Sanyo modular sound system Listen to true sound rich, clear, clean sound from the heavy lows to the brilliant, ringing highs delivered to you by the superiority of Sanyo FourChannel modular sound components. Comes in a wide165 words
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Advertisement71 1974-02-07 3 ViE RESI' THAT FRANCE CAN OFFER Wines and fashions are the world-renoumed products f France. The foremost fashion house, Dior, has created a really remarkable modern collection of 4 magnificient ties. v be seen here jr. Zi *2 X"jA 3C Ann THE LEADING MENSWEAR TAILORS STORES OUTFITTERS G-36, High Street71 words
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FOR YOUR PLEASURE
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Article, Illustration599 1974-02-07 4 Violet Oon - By Violet Oon There is one street corner in Manila which is sacred to Filipino musicians. Bordered by Raon Street and Avenida Rizal Street, it is the place where hundreds of them gather dally to exchange gossip, find jobs and maybe meet new599 words
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542 1974-02-07 4 JEAN LI - POPS BY JEAN LI BONNIE RAJTT: TAKING MY TIME (WARNER BROS): Hi, cats and kittens! I just came across a chick who can really sing and play the blues guitar. Her name's Bonnie Raitt. She's 23 and comes from the supny542 words
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Article, Illustration1334 1974-02-07 4 Mary Lee - By Mary Lee No visit to Florida is complete without seeing the vacation kingdom of the world the dreamland created by Uncle Walt to feed the minds which grew up on his Disney cartoons and adventures. The weather in midJanuary is1,334 words
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Article, Illustration308 1974-02-07 4 MUSICORNEH Do you know the name of the singer on the left? Well, here Is a clue: He was In Singapore recently. New Nation s exciting Muslcorner contest is easy to enter and win. All you have to do for today's contest308 words
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Article, Illustration977 1974-02-07 4 Thomas Wood - By Thomas Wood Washington Post Ryan O'Neal, the estimable young actor with the boxofflce clout, flew into London the other day from the location of his new film in Ireland and surprised everyone at a party by refusing to say a word about it.Washington Post - 977 words
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Article397 1974-02-07 4 Jennifer's liiry BARELY out of the hotel and catering school, and Jimmy Lau, 18 has already landed himself a Job as the tour co-ordina-tor of Hyatt Hotel. "I'm really lucky to get a position so fast. Actual- ly I didn't complete the whole course397 words
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Advertisement75 1974-02-07 4 ELECTROLUX Model 260 with the unique'MAGNADOR' feoture-for more effective sealing You're looking at a refrigerator that:— provides more maintains constant effective sealing than temperature level so other refrigerators food stays fresher, longer -Tr 1 incurs less power 1 costs because of super cooling. stores 55 lbs of food freezer for75 words
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WORLD NEWS AND BEHIND THE NEWS
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114 1974-02-07 5 Rio De Janeiro, Thursday First indications that captured train robber Ronald Biggs might resist being returned to Britain surfaced yesterday when a lawyer said he had been approached to defend Biggs against extradition. The lawyer, Mr. Evarlsto de Morals, said he had114 words
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Article390 1974-02-07 5 'Stop pressure tactics' warning to Arabs Washington, Thursday Secretary of State Dr. Henry Kissinger warned yesterday Washington would regard it as blackmail if the Arabs maintained their oil embargo against the United States. Dr. Kissinger, toughening his stance, said that If oil-producing countries continued390 words
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Article384 1974-02-07 5 Overwhelming 'aye' Reuter, UPI Washington, Thurs. The House of Representatives yesterday overwhelmingly voted to give its Judiciary committee power to subpoena President Nixon as part of its impeachment Investigation. The resolution empowered the committee to subpoena White House documents and tape recordings and to summon anyoneReuter, UPI - 384 words
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236 1974-02-07 5 Reuter Jerusalem, Thursday —Israel yesterday reaffirmed its determination not to negotiate with Syria until lists of Israeli prisoners of war are handed over and Red Cross visits permitted. Prime Minister. Mrs. Golda Melr's office Issued a statement reiterating Israel's position after aReuter - 236 words
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Article129 1974-02-07 5 London, Thursday British government ministers sharpened their attacks on the miners' union yesterday as the country tensely awaited the expected starting signal, perhaps today for a general election. Prime Minister Edward Heath seemed poised for a fateful decision on whether to appeal for the country's support129 words
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Article292 1974-02-07 5 India: We're against US move Reuter New Delhi, Thursday. —Foreign Minister Mr. Swaran Singh yesterday said India was totally oppose to the AngloAmerican agreement for the establishment of a United States military base on the Indian Ocean Island of Diego Garcia. He saidReuter - 292 words
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Article67 1974-02-07 5 Bonn, Thursday On the eve of a crucial strike ballot by more than 2,000,000 public employees the West German Government yesterday reiterated its refusal to pay more than 10 per cent wage increases in 1974. Railway, public transport, postal and other government workers begin voting67 words
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Article, Illustration537 1974-02-07 5 William Drummond - ASIAN DIARY From William Drummond Los Angeles Times INDIA A society bending under tremendous stresses, the Republic of India observed its 24th birthday last month with a colourful but markedly austere parade. With more than 3000 people Jailed for food hoarding under emergency lawsLos Angeles Times - 537 words
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Article49 1974-02-07 5 Lagos, Thursday.—Any student or other person found destroying or setting fire to property will be shot on sight, Nigeria's mid-western State police have announced. The warning was given yesterday by the State's Commissioner for Police John James, who accused students of taking the law Into their hands.49 words
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Article525 1974-02-07 5 Marianna Ohe - From Marianna Ohe United Press International JAPAN A Japanese doctor is waging a campaign to change Japan s adoption laws and save the lives of thousands of Infants who might otherwise be aborted. But the changes he seeks could destroy the entire family registration systemUnited Press International - 525 words
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Article413 1974-02-07 5 Joseph Galloway - From < Joseph Galloway United Press International [BANGLADESH M A. Jalil, a onetime armoured officer in the Pakistan army, today is plotting the overthrow of the government of independent Bangladesh. Jalil fought for that independence and helped put that government in office. The short,United Press International - 413 words
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Advertisement112 1974-02-07 5 Property Consultants Real Estate Agents The international services of Jones Lang Wootton are now available in Singapore from newly established offices here. We offer a professional consultancy service including the following: Property valuations for Mortgage and all Institutional purposes Project Management and Financing of Commercial Developments Feasibility Studies and Reports112 words
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Advertisement61 1974-02-07 5 m 8 *0* Ist Anniversary Celebration Sale Special Discounts from 26th January 1974 to 16th February 1974. v 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 w for tots to teens SHOP61 words
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OPINION
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457 1974-02-07 6 Australia's controversial and outspoken Prime Minister Mr. Gough Whltlam Is in town. After "fruitful" consultations with heads of state in Malaysia, Laos. Thailand and Burma, the Australian Premier is spending four days in Singapore as part of his tour of South-East Asia, the purpose of which, according457 words
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'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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Article60 1974-02-07 6 Stories abound of wealthy employers who leave their estates to their faithful servants. In Philadelphia, however, the story has been reversed. A housemaid, Mrs. Anna Moore has left an estate of more than $100,000 to the family of her employer of 37 years. Mrs. Moore had been60 words
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Article61 1974-02-07 6 Heard of the staircase which Is exclusively reserved for use only In emergencies? A mend who went to the DB6 building last Saturday found the lift so crowded that she decided to use the staircase. However, a watchman, of the building firmly refused to allow her to61 words
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Article, Illustration890 1974-02-07 6 Pakir Singh - The world. It has often been argved. Is a terrible place to live in because there la too mneh hatred its inhabitants. Our columnist Fakir Singh, however, begs to differ. Far from being overwhelmed by hatred, the trouble with the world theee days, he890 words
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Article723 1974-02-07 6 VOICE OF THE PRESS What other newtpapers are toying'. THE &IBE IN ELECTRICITY AND GAS CHABGEB AND IN BCB FARE, AND THE $25/- PAT RISE The electricity charges have gone up! This Is expected. Last November, when electricity charges went up by 0.06 cent per unit,723 words
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Article, Illustration1169 1974-02-07 6 By Hans J. Morgenthau, a prominent authority on international law and policy, currently teaching at the University of New York. One of the main arguments President Nixon and his staff have used against subjecting his Administration to a lengthy Investigation that might lead to1,169 words
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Letters
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Article223 1974-02-07 6 K. K - K. K. Singaporeans are probably one of the most heavily penalised people In the world today because of Inflation. Prices have gone up by as much as 100 to 200 per cent In the past decade. A clear illustration is the Intended hike in the bus fare.223 words
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Article126 1974-02-07 6 With reference to the report In the New Nation, 21.1.74 on Tow Away Warning by Police, may I ask the authorities concerned what action is being taken to discharge the parking of heavy vehicles, trailers, cranes, buses, etc, in Toa Payoh Estate. Residents of the estate are126 words
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Article120 1974-02-07 6 On Monday evening I went to Queen Street to take a running cab home. When I got Into the taxi the driver asked me where I wanted to go and I told him the Beauty World Town. The driver wanted to charge me 60 cents for the120 words
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Article242 1974-02-07 6 JERRY GOH - JERRY GOH For the past week, many of the comments and suggestions from your readers have pertained to the poor services of the newly-form-ed Singapore Bus Service. Being a regular bus commuter myself, I must express my support for the comments and views voiced by your readers.242 words
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Article297 1974-02-07 6 PHILIP LIAU - PHILIP LIAU Principal, Raffles Institution Singapore 10. On Thursday, January 31, 1974. a report appeared in your newspaper under the headline School Shows Way to Keep Healthy claiming that the Jalan Teck Whye Secondary School was "one of the first to respond to the Education Ministry's recent297 words
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Article119 1974-02-07 6 My daughter, aged three. Is attending a private nursery school about two miles from where we live. Her school, which does not have or provide transport, starts at 8.30 a.m. and ends at 11-30 a.m. I have contacted a couple of transport companies to seek their assistance119 words
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Advertisement124 1974-02-07 6 WRITE TO THE EDITOR. NEW NATION, LOCKED BAG 13, GPO, SINGAPORE. 1. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR LfULRs t. the F d't' 11 wll nt l>e < (J fir public/ t.on utile.', they have the writers names a n tl •l.ldiesse-. I'i dude a pveii ijonym < t '>• hi <li;124 words
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Miscellaneous36 1974-02-07 6 M—i wfr, m m "A V V X» p> a* <*> m m «r 1*H Wi V\i 1* jI3B v 'IN A MANNER Of SPEAKING, WHAT WE LOSE ON THE MERRY-GO-ROUND Wl PICK UP ON THE SWINGS!'36 words
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SPECIAL FEATURE
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Article, Illustration917 1974-02-07 7 Indian dance exponent Mr. KJ*. Bhaskar has decided to give up performing and concentrate on teaching. He said: "What's the use of spending months preparing a dance drama for one performance which local audiences will only attend if It is free?" Singapore audiences are917 words
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Article, Illustration1720 1974-02-07 7 Violet Oon - Artists, musicians, and dancers generally agree Hut if the state of our arts is to improve something positive and constructive has to be done. Now don't run away with the idee that we have got nowhere with our efforts. The art scene is lively1,720 words
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Advertisement35 1974-02-07 7 Dicwunuts, 25 to 4.35 Carats from, $300/to $45,000fi &Ptfdc&ilta WlQtld. G 13. Tangltn Shopping C«ntr« and 215. 2nd Floor. Tanglin Shopping C«ntr«. Tanflin Rotd.Smgiport, 10. T«l: 3 *****. HEAD Of FI.CE V3.C«otr«l Building Hong Kong.35 words
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Advertisement178 1974-02-07 7 v;- •4. i'.- w*: 5= V V Jet direct to Sydney, and on to Auckland and the Magnificent, Unerowded Pacific >b Our DC-10 is a plane which captures the spacious spirit of the South Pacific. It carries 247 people in supreme comfort. There are three passenger areas, all with double178 words
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EDUCATIONAL BROADSHEET
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Article, Illustration4496 1974-02-07 8 CONSTANTINE AND CHRISTIANITY It has been said that the Romans were extraordinarily tolerant to alien religions. Why, then, did they "persecute" Christianity? And how did the Empire eventually become Christian? To answer these questions it is necessary to go back to Judaism. Rome tried patiently to solve the problem4,496 words
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FINANCE
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324 1974-02-07 9 'FREEING' ALL SECTORS EXCEPT HEALTH, PETROL Reuter Washington, Thursday The Nixon administration yesterday recommended to Congress that mandatory wage-p rice controls be ended after April 30 for all sectors of the economy except health and petroleum. In testimony before the Senate subcommittee onReuter - 324 words
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325 1974-02-07 9 United Press International Washington, Thursday. —President Nixon said yesterday the world most move forward in a mulatinational framework if there is to be success with a long list of unfinished business and new problems in international economics. In his international economics report to theUnited Press International - 325 words
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Article150 1974-02-07 9 United Press International London, Thursday. On the bullion market here gold was down US$2 on the day to US$l3B an ounce. Dealers said the fall followed heavy profit-taking and advices from South Africa. "The market has remained very quiet," a dealer for brokers Samuel MontaguUnited Press International - 150 words
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Article71 1974-02-07 9 Air New Zealand Is to buy a further three DC--10 wlde-bodled aircraft in a $220 million deal which Includes spares and support equipment, according to the airline's general manager and chief executive, Mr. C.J. Keppel. The first aircraft will be delivered in December and71 words
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Article, Illustration223 1974-02-07 9 It was another dull day at the Stock Exchance of Singapore yesterday. The market 3ened barely steady, eked op fractionally bot turned easier towards the close though a minority of industrials did hold steady. Reflecting the leisurely pace of trading activity, turnover amounted to 1.8 million shares valued223 words
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OVERSEAS STOCK PRICES
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Article503 1974-02-07 9 Stock prices pushed upward for the first time in a week yesterday but the advances were narrow and trading volume was the lowest of the year on the New York Stock Exchange. Brokers said most of the activity appeared to be the result of bargain hunting among the503 words
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118 1974-02-07 9 United Press International United Nations, Thursday Singapore has ratified the International Sugar Agreement. 1973, which came into force provisionally on Jan. 1. it was announced here yesterday. The agreement, replacing the International Sugar Agreement, IMB, was open for signature until last Dec. 24 andUnited Press International - 118 words
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Article33 1974-02-07 9 The Dow Jones closing range of stock averages yesterday were: 30 Industrials 823.29 (up 3.98), 20 transport 181.99 (up 0.92), 15 utilities 92.28 (up 0.26) and 65 stocks 263.39 (up 1.20).33 words
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Article202 1974-02-07 9 Closing prices (in francs) yesterday. Paribas 177.50 —1 90 Indochlne 214 4-4 Fonder 376 Printemps 109.50 —3.40 COE 422 —2 Bull 65.20 +3.20 Royal Dutch 170.50 +2 50 Mlchelln 1196 —10 Thomson 233 .+5 CFP 211 +4 Rhone 140.10 unch Air 310 +4.90 BSN 1098 +25 Philips 61.05 +.05202 words
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Article202 1974-02-07 9 Closing prices at 11.30 ajn. (Australian time). AOD OS 12 Allstate 08 4 10 Amad 034 nU Aurora 11 14 Do opts 00 4 014 Aust Ant 09 10 Bamboo 04 03 Beach 28 30 Bridge IS IT Cleveland 40 U Eastmet 09 10 Endeavour 34 38 Fllnd 20c202 words
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Article275 1974-02-07 9 Share prices gained modestly on persistent selective baying In the morning session of the Tokyo Stock Exchange yesterday. The market opened firmer centering on Issues with latent assets, reflecting a firm tone at the previous day's close. The Dow-Jones average of 225 selected blue chips finished the morning session275 words
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Article80 1974-02-07 9 Thla service comes from the Union Bank of Switzerland. Closing prices on the Zurich (In francs) Stock Exchange yesterday. UBS 3850 —M SBC 3430 —80 Credit Suisse 3300 —90 Swissair B. 590 —30 8wlss Relnsur 3340 Wlrterthur B. 1810 —40 Zurich Insur. 6700 Jurena B. 3360 10 Nestle B.80 words
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TREND
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Article, Illustration591 1974-02-07 9 VIOLET OON - MANDY ON THE JOB Whipping them up for shoppers is her job VIOLET OON Mandy Han is an Instant dress designer. Attached to the fabrics department of Robina, she whips up designs on-the-spot for clients who shop there. All she needs is a good look591 words
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Article368 1974-02-07 9 The next time you are holidaying in Paris, you need not just window shop as you stroll down the Rue Faubourg St. Honore and othor boulevards where high fashion garments and accessories are sold. Naturally you ciinnot afford to nonchalantly saunter Into a high fashion salon and368 words
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Article, Illustration372 1974-02-07 9 B. L. KHOO - B. L. KHOO "Drink, drink, drink Remember this lusty drinking song from the musical, The Student Prince? This Image of carousing undergrads, their beer tankards filled to the brim, comes to mind whenever I look at the chunky, very attractive beer mugs on sale in our372 words
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Article167 1974-02-07 9 You know the old adage crime does not pay. Well, doing good deeds does not always pay dividends either not when you have to commit a misdeed in order to render gallant help. That was what 14-year-old Andrew did recently when he heard two167 words
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Advertisement47 1974-02-07 9 SPECIAL OFFER COMRACT LIPSTICK t-. war PRICE 3$ 14.10 (Singapore Only) While Stocks Last For Bridal Make-up-Hake your appointment with Lily Oui oil *****6.132/136 Robinson Road. Singapore ■Tlo UTRIE (PTE J LTD. SOUTRIE (PTE) LTD. smj#v\ «i m num mucu A m«mb«r of the Inchcop* Bhd. Group47 words
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SPORTS
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Article, Illustration969 1974-02-07 10 JEFFREY LOW - Interest must be nation-wide —Ordia By JEFFREY LOW If there Is any truth in the claim that Singapore sport generally lacks financial support from both the public and private sectors, perhaps we could follow the African way of raising money. The way to do it969 words
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Article239 1974-02-07 10 New York, Thursday Heavyweight boxing contender Jerry Quarry said last night he will sign next Tuesday for a fight with former heavyweight champion Muhammed All In either May or June of this yearQuarry made the announcement at a sports dinner at Jamestown. •I've got239 words
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527 1974-02-07 11 PORT OF SPAIN, Thursday The West Indies were sweeping towards their first victory in the Caribbean for nine years after routing England on the fourth day of the First Test at Queen's Park Oval yesterday. To the accompaniment of an incessant calypso527 words
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Article286 1974-02-07 11 From BLUE PETER: Ipoh, Thursday Privy Seal did brilliant gallop here this morning. Ridden by Wadi Ahmad, the speedy English gelding did 3f in just a tick under 36sec on good going. Expectations (George Podmore) and Watergate (Salri Suliman) also impressed in a 3f workout286 words
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Article186 1974-02-07 11 SCRATCHINGS SATURDAY RACE ONE: 130 CL 5 Div. 6 6F: Kah Led, General Story, Sempurna. RACE TWO: 3.00 CL 5 Div. 5 6F: Kung Fu, Midas Touch 11, Fantasy. RACE THREE: 3.30 CI. 5 Div. 4 6F: Group Command, Ranks Of Tuscany. RACE FOUR: 4.00 CL 5 Div. 3186 words
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Article1195 1974-02-07 11 Saturday Cl. 4 Div. 5 6f 08 El Banco 9.00 6 4 Grand Coup 11 9.00 14 Takengon 9.00 13 040 All Square 8.11 18 08 Call of the Wild 8.11 2 65 Endless Glory 8.11 15 5369 Hold Me Darling 8.09 10 706 Slip Court1,195 words
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331 1974-02-07 11 NANCY KOH - Council introduce three-group system By NANCY KOH School sports are being hit badly by rising costs. The high cost of sports equipment, has forced the schools to dig deeper into their pockets to carry on with their physical education and training programme. Realising331 words
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289 1974-02-07 11 Jeffrey Low - BOWIiNG with Jeffrey Low Bowling will get a shot in the arm when the first Singapore AgeGroup league competition gets underway next month. Jackie's System 460 are organising the Inaugural championships to help boost the popularity of bowling in the Republic. Plans have been289 words
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Article36 1974-02-07 11 Palm Bprlngs (California), Thursday Mark Hayes of Oklahoma outlasted the wind at Indian Wells yesterday with a four-under par--68 to lead by a stroke after the first round of the Bob Hope Desert tournament.36 words
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Article156 1974-02-07 11 St. Petersburg (Jlorida), Thursday Se-cond-seeded Stan Smith of the United States defeated Barry PhilipsMoore of Australia In straight sets in the first round of the Raymond James WCT Classic. Staith played in borrowed tennis shoes to defeat Phillips Moore 6-3, 6-2. Fifth seeded Brian Gottfried156 words
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Article44 1974-02-07 11 New York, Thursday National Basketball Association results: New York 106 Phoenix 90; Atlanta 121 Capital 103; Milwaukee 102 Cleveland 87; Houston 116 Los Angeles 112; Chicago 100 Boston 98; Detroit 104 Portland 102; Golden State 129 SeatUe 113. American BA: Denver 8244 words
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284 1974-02-07 11 Frankfurt, Thursday Frankfurt police chief Horst Vogel expressed fears yesterday that up to 30,000 tickets have been forged for the World Cup final round qualification game here between Spain and Yugoslavia on February 13. Vogel told a news conference that police had arrested284 words
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Article181 1974-02-07 11 Tokyo, Thursday Japan's national soccer team of 19 players will leave today for four games in Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong. The team, led by manager Ken Naganuma, will fly to Singapore via Hong Kong. They will play two games in Singapore, meeting the181 words
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Article22 1974-02-07 11 Teicins beat General Motors by 13 runs to two in the Easy-Pitch softball knockout final at Kings Road last night.22 words
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Article112 1974-02-07 11 Palm Springs (California), Thursday Ben Crenshaw, the last man on the course, sank a 20foot birdie putt on the final hole for a four-under-par 68 to win the Frank Sinatra Day with the all-Americans golf tr.urnament. The 22-year-old Texan, who drew the largest gallery while112 words
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Article100 1974-02-07 11 Buklt Ho Swee edged Raffles Institution 3-2 In the final at home to become City District Boys "B" badminton champions yesterday. RESULTS: "B" boys (finals) Buklt Ho Swee bt Raffles Institution 3-2 (Buklt Ho Swee 1st): Teo Gee Chong bt Kong Tong Ann 15-2, 15-3; bt100 words
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422 1974-02-07 11 London, Thursday. Sir All Ramsey, England's football team manager, yesterday defended English soccer against criticism following the country's elimination from the World Cup. Writing In this month's F.A. news, Ramsey said: "To suggest that much was wrong with our football and to demand422 words
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Article26 1974-02-07 11 The heavyweight nontitle fight between former world champions, Muhammad All and Joe Frazler will be televised over Channel Five tonight at 8.30 p.m.26 words
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Advertisement51 1974-02-07 11 PERSIAN WOOLLEN. WOOL/SILK PURE SILK PAKISTANI IN PERSIAN BOKHARA DESIGNS AFGHAN BOKHARAS I COLLECTOR'S ITEMS I OLD NAIN, ISFAHAN QUM K ASH AN PURE SILK RUGS BRITISH WALL TO WALL CARPETING INSTALLED AT S2per sq.ft. INCLUSIVE PADDING AMIR SONS (ESTD 1321] 276. Orchard Road (opp. Mandarin Hotel) Singapore 9 Tel:51 words
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Article134 1974-02-07 12 TODAY is Thursday. Feb. 7, the 38th day of 1974 with 327 to follow. THE MOON is between Its full phase and last quarter. THE MORNING STAR Is Venus* THE EVENING STARS are Mercury. Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. Those born on this date are under the sign of Aquarius.134 words
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Article38 1974-02-07 12 AH FOOK: Buses started using the reserved lane yesterday. Let's see how the experiment works. MEI UN: I hope it's a success. Then other roads can have similar lanes and travelling time can be cut down.38 words
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Miscellaneous659 1974-02-07 12 RADIO SINGAPORE S 3.0# OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by HOUSEWIVES' MATINEE The Begging Beauty: Part 1 of a Cantonese film. 3.55 ART APPRECIATION (C) (Rpt.) 4.10 GENERAL HOSPITAL Daytime serial starring John Bernadlne as Dr. Steve Hardy and Emily McLaughan. Stories involving the staff, the doctors and the patients of a659 words
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Miscellaneous1421 1974-02-07 12 BACK PAGE TNI CM TEST MTU THE MS, IK PRIZES it This is SERENE CHEN who was voted Belle of the Week in the tenth week of our competition. Her pet pastimes are reading, travelling and swimming. BELLS One Belle of the Week finalist will appear on this pace every1,421 words
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Miscellaneous198 1974-02-07 12 WHAT'S ON Australian Prime Minister, MR. GOUGH WHITLAM, will be guest of honour at a dinner given by Mr. Lee Kuan Yew at the Istana. Mr. Jek Yeun Thong, Minister for Culture, will open the new TOA PAYOH BRANCH LIBRARY, at 7.30 p.m. The LAC Group will host a cocktail198 words
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Miscellaneous319 1974-02-07 12 La. LUCKY STAR IF irs YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are somewhat inclined toward extravagance and could. In fact, quite easily become a spendthrift unless you are taught as a youngster to be more thrifty than your own nature dictates. You are inventive and impulsive at the same time. TOMORROW...319 words
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