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Title Section24 1974-03-05 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Tuesday evening, March 5, 1974 No. 964 Price 20 cents M C. (P) 20/74 NE^pnON V SINGAPOftE TUESDAY MARCH 5, 197424 words
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720 1974-03-05 1 Expenditure is equivalent to 6 per cent of 1973 exports Singapore will have to spend more than $290 million this year on oil imports for purely domestic use unless the annual consumption of around two million tons is reduced. This figure, according to720 words
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Article181 1974-03-05 1 Toronto, Tuesday Sheikh 2a ki Yamani told Canada's Energy Minister Donald McDonald last week that Saudi Arabia's oil price may be lowered if other producing countries agree, Canadian Energy Ministry officials confirmed here. Mr. McDonald told a Liberal Party meeting here that Sheikh Yamani, Saudi181 words
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Article141 1974-03-05 1 Reuter Washington, Tuesday An apparent Palestinian plot to assassinate Secretary of State, Dr. Henry Kissinger was thwarted last Wednesday when he extended his talks with Syrian President Hasez A 1 Assad beyond their scheduled time, U.S. officials who returned with Dr. Kissinger toReuter - 141 words
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Article25 1974-03-05 1 San Francisco, Tuesday A television plea from the parents of Patricia Hearst went ignored by her kidnappers yesterday, one mfinth after her abduction.25 words
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Article, Illustration328 1974-03-05 1 Douglas Chan - By Douglas Chan Who says women are not fit to drive public buses? Out to dispel this popular misconception is petite Cho Ah Koe. The 26 year old mother of two is all set to become Singapore's first woman public bus driver if she passes328 words
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Article113 1974-03-05 1 In light trading prices were steady on the Stock Exchange of Singapore for the first 45 minutes this morning. BUSINESS DONE: City Development (1) 1.34. San Holdings (3) 0.89, (4) o.BBs. Consolidated Hotels (1) 1.01. United Overseas Bank (5) 4.98, (11) 5.00, (1) 5.05, (1) 4.96. Kuala113 words
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Article30 1974-03-05 1 London, Tuesday—All British Airways intercontinental flights will be halted for at least three hours today by a snap strike by stewards and stewardesses demanding more j protection against hijacking.30 words
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Article156 1974-03-05 1 Amsterdam, Tuesday.— Four bombs are feared still unexploded aboard the British VC-10 airliner which was hijacked on Sunday and set ablaze on landing here. A police spokesman said the bombs could go oft at any minute if not handled properly, and could only be156 words
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Article, Illustration592 1974-03-05 1 Tough task for Labour Reuter London, Tuesday Labour Party leader Harold Wilson returned to power as Britain's Prime Minister last night after backstage political bargaining failed to rescue Conservative le;tder Edward Heath from his narrow election defeat. Mr. Wilson accepted Queen Elizabeth's commissionReuter - 592 words
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Article393 1974-03-05 1 The Government is studying the possibility of increasing the removal and storage charges for broken down buses which cause obstruction to the flow of traffic. The present removal charge for a bus is $60 and the storage charge is $20 per day. According to393 words
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Article10 1974-03-05 1 Police reported 75 accidents yesterday. Six were serious.10 words
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Article247 1974-03-05 1 Crisis is averted Jerusalem, Tuesday Premier Mrs. Golda Meir last night agreed to spend another two days trying to form a new government averting an immediate political crisis. The announcement that Mrs. Meir had changed her mind giving up her four-week-old search for compromise was made247 words
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Miscellaneous14 1974-03-05 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook for today from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Isolated showers.14 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article, Illustration130 1974-03-05 2 Mr. Chng Chee Lay, a carpenter, today appealed to his wife, Madam Peh Eng Chang (above), who has been missing since early January this year to return home. Mr. Chng said: "Your mother is also very worried and is appealing to you to return130 words
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Article259 1974-03-05 2 Poor diet blamed Many adult Singaporeans cannot tolerate milk, according to a recent study. Among children below 10 years of age, there has been an increasing incidence of milk intolerence with rising age. The study of 90 people between the ages of one and 42259 words
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Article, Illustration412 1974-03-05 2 Morris John - Poor response, say operators By Morris John Many drivers involved in the supplementary transport Scheme. B said this morning they would have to withdraw if the poor public response continued. This was because their operational costs heavily outweighed the fares collected from the few412 words
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142 1974-03-05 2 People living in tropical countries have a tendency to suffer from a mild disorder of the intestines which may adversely interfere with their nutrition, according to Dr. Selwyn Baker, a visiting professor of medicine. The disorder affects the absorption of food so that people142 words
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Article266 1974-03-05 2 The Amalgamated Union of Public Employees has called for the setting up of a special unit to tackle rising food prices. In the latest Issue of The Executive, a publication of the Union's executive branch, the AUPE also urged that food and drink prices be clearly266 words
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Article45 1974-03-05 2 Professor Ong Siew Chey, head of Surgical A Unit, Outram Hospital, will present medals to 228 blood donors at the School of Nursing, Outram Road, on Friday at 5 p.m. The Blood Donation Centre will close at 4 p.m. on that day.45 words
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Article371 1974-03-05 2 Violet Oon - By Violet Oon It was a great pleasure to hear Tay Cheng-Jim's fine and unusual countertenor voice again after a four-year absence. Last night at his recital at the Victoria Theatre. I was struck by the beau tiful tone he produced and In Cyril Scott's371 words
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416 1974-03-05 2 Unit can test 100 people a day An automatic health testing system has been introduced in the biomedical field for the rapid and efficient collection of complete and comprehensive basic health data. The system, costing around $250 000, consists of a computer which records416 words
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297 1974-03-05 2 A Specal Constabulary national serviceman. See Kea Heng. 26, died last night shortly after he was found sprawled at the back of Buklt Tlmah police station with a bullet wound In his head. A S.C. sergeant, David Lim, and a police constable297 words
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Article72 1974-03-05 2 The Singapore Paedlatrtc Society is offering two grants of $500 each to promote paedlatrlc research. The aim is to promote paediatric research and so raise the standard of ca *c of sick children. The society, according to a spokesman, has collected $48,370 for this research fund well above72 words
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Article26 1974-03-05 2 Mr. Michael Ong, one of the few contemporary sculptors in Singapore, will hold a one man exhibition at the National Theatre from tomorrow until Saturday.26 words
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Article21 1974-03-05 2 Mr. S. Chandra Mohan has been appointed district judge under the Subordinate Courts Act, according to the government gazette.21 words
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Article24 1974-03-05 2 Enclk Othman Wok, the Minister for Social Affairs, will open the Kallang Creche In Ka!lang Bahru on March 16 at 10.30 a.m.24 words
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Article24 1974-03-05 2 The Singapore Diabetic Society will hold its annual meeting at the Council of Social Service, Penang Lane, on March 16 at 3 pjn.24 words
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Article84 1974-03-05 2 The second language oral test for students taking the Primary School Leaving Examinations In the English medium will be held on July 2, 3 and 4. The test will take up 20 per cent of the total marks for the whole second language examltlons. It84 words
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Article29 1974-03-05 2 Labour Minister Mr. Ong Pang Boon will attend a dinner at the Hyatt Hotel on Saturday to celebrate the 4th anniversary of the Singapore Industrial Labour Organisation.29 words
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Article34 1974-03-05 2 Encik Rahim Ishak, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and MP for Siglap. will open the Water is Precious exhibition at the Siglap Com munity Centre on Friday at 7.30 p.m.34 words
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Article157 1974-03-05 2 Licensed hawkers are now being registered at various markets and centres as part of the Ministry of Environ ment's move to computerise its records. The registration localities include the Bukit Ho Swee market. Balestier Road market and Duchess Estate market. This is the first of four157 words
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Article22 1974-03-05 2 A seminar at ShangriLa Hotel for 1000 schoolleavers will highlight the second annual Hotel Day to be held on March 18.22 words
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Article, Illustration468 1974-03-05 3 Sunny Wee - 'Economy will continue to grow, but at lower rate' By Sunny Wee S1 ng a p ore's economy will feel the strain of the rising oil prices in the coming fiscal year, according to leading economists and businessmen. However, they are confident that468 words
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Article603 1974-03-05 3 The Ministry of Education has set aside $16.9 million for the completion of eight primary and four secondary schools, several of which are in Toa Payoh and Jurong. Part of the money will also be used for the preliminary development of 10 primary and603 words
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Article318 1974-03-05 3 Four new police divisional headquarters, a marine sub station, a transport unit and an Olympic size swimming pool are to be built under the $5.2 million development scheme earmarked for the police force. A total of $300,000 has been provided for the Police Transport318 words
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549 1974-03-05 3 A sum of $360,000 has been set aside for the construction of new dental clinics in schools and outpatient clinics. According to the budget estimates released yesterday. Gillman Barracks will be converted to house the Dental Branch at a cost549 words
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Article628 1974-03-05 3 To meet growing demand A general nursery to meet the growing needs for shrubs and plants will be developed shortly at Pepys Road, off Pasir Panjang Road. The nursery is to provide sufficient plants to meet the needs of the Park and Recreation Department.628 words
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328 1974-03-05 3 The Budget estimates allot $50.84 million for the further development of the airport. Of this $12 million is for acquisition of land for the second runway. Another $25.27 million is needed for the implementation of the intermediate phase of the airport expansion plans. In328 words
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Article28 1974-03-05 3 A reception will be held at the Overseas Emporium, People's Park Complex on Saturday, at 2 p.m. to mark to opening of the Chinese Silk Exhibition.28 words
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Article31 1974-03-05 3 SAF aircraft are carrying out life firing exercises at the Southern Islands Life Firing Range on Pulau Pawai from today until Friday daily between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.31 words
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Article18 1974-03-05 3 President Sheares, the Chief Scout, will launch Scout Job Week at the Istana on March 13.18 words
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Article64 1974-03-05 3 Dr. Kenneth Cooper of the US Air Force Medical Corps, who became an international figure thrr.ugh his book Aerobics. will visit Singapore from March 9 to 11. In Singapore, he will be available to conduct two workshops for sports secretaries, physical educationists, sports and fitness enthusiasts on64 words
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Article42 1974-03-05 3 The Deputy Speaker, Mr. Tang See Chim, who is also MP for Chua Chu Kang, will present scholarship awards to six schools at the Kay Wah School, Ama Keng Village, 174 m.s. Lim Chu Kang Road on Sunday at 7.30 p.m.42 words
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Article33 1974-03-05 3 The National Productivity Association will screen a film show on The Case of Missing Magnets at the Conference Room. Fraser and Neave. River Valley Road, on March 14 at 6 p.m.33 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous397 1974-03-05 2 NEW NATION CROSSWORD IB ■HI f S 9 Border river of Manchuria. 10 Health: Lat. 11 Pitching style. 12 Treeless plains, of Argentina. 13 Narrow waterways. 15 Social gradations. 20 Theater and graphic. 23 Produces. 24 Reading desk. 27 the deck." 28 Aries' river. 31 Speed measurem't 33 Barley beard.397 words
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FOR YOUR PLEASURE
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Article, Illustration990 1974-03-05 4 Florence Tan - The bird that paraded like a top-flight mannequin By Florence Tan If you do not know what to do with your weekend, go to the Jurong Bird Park. You need not be a bird-lover to find it a delightful place. Half the990 words
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Article, Illustration806 1974-03-05 4 'NO DIVORCE—.JUST LIVING APART' Melbourne Herald Ip Hollywood of old, Sarah Miles would have been perfectly at home but these days with celebrity eccentrics a rarity most people say the i r re pr e ssible and tempestuous Sarah is something of anMelbourne Herald - 806 words
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650 1974-03-05 4 VIPS AND TEACHERS AMONG THEM Jennifer's diary THE FAIRWIND weighed anchor on Sunday mornipg at 11.45 a.m. with its load of very important passengers— the Amabssador of the United States, the High Commissioner of India, the High Commissioner of New Zealand, the Greek consul650 words
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Article924 1974-03-05 4 FIVE years ago, schoolteacher, Mr. Bobbie Waters put his car into a garage for some minor repairs. Today he is still wait' ing for the work to be finished. The story of what he has endured in the intervening years is funny enough—in a grim fashion—to924 words
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Article, Illustration356 1974-03-05 4 MHSICMHEn The singer in Musicorner Poser No. 18 was Danny Osmond. The following win an LP poster each: Mr. Lee Wing Hong, Miss Jennifer Kang Lay Beng, Mr Lim Kian Oon. Miss Koh Lay Eng and Mr. Ng Kum Sin. The winners of356 words
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Advertisement93 1974-03-05 4 FONDUE BOURGUK3NONNE A sociable dish of tender cubes of beef fillet that you cook at leisure. Served with a selection of twelve tempting sauces, croquettes and crisp salad. $22.00 for two persons -f 10% Service Charge 3% Tax. Wines and other provincial French dishes are available. ERftSSEKIE LR ROTORDE taw93 words
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WORLD NEWS AND BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration524 1974-03-05 5 Seeks to end trade benefits Reuter Washington, Tuesday Treasury Secretary Mr. George Shultz asked Congress yesterday for broad new powers to cut off trade benefits to Arab countries or others withoiding oil or other goods in short supply. Mr. Shultz and key administrationReuter - 524 words
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Article94 1974-03-05 5 Rangoon, Tuesday. The People's Assembly has elected a new 18man Cabinet with former Housing and Construction Minister Sein Win as Prime Minister of Burma. The former Planning and Finance Minister U Lwin was elected Deputy Premier by the Assembly yesterday. The new Cabinet includes94 words
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225 1974-03-05 5 Reuter Rome, Tuesday—Two armed robbers held up an airport freight office during a heavy snowstorm in Turin yesterday and escaped with pouches of diamonds worth between 700 and 1000 million lire (about $2.6 million and $3.7 million) in one of theReuter - 225 words
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190 1974-03-05 5 Reuter Islamabad, Tuesday— Parliament has prolong, ed a state of emergency in Pakistan for another six months after Premier Zulflkar All Bhutto said this might be the last time the government would seek its extension. But he told a Joint sessionReuter - 190 words
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Article58 1974-03-05 5 Antwerp, Tuesday Police said they had arrested three men after an 80-year-old diamond merchant was beaten to death with a hammer and robbed of stones worth over two million francs ($123,000) yesterday. They said they had recovered the jewels and money taken from the home of the58 words
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Article273 1974-03-05 5 No plan to block Grand Jury Reuter Washington, Tuesday— The White House said yesterday it has no present plans to block a secret Grand Jury report from reaching a congressional committee considering whether President Nixon should be impeached. The report is believed to outline theReuter - 273 words
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Article271 1974-03-05 5 ARABS EXCHANGE Tel Aviv, Tuesday Israel has handed over to Egypt 65 Arabs serving sentences here for security offences in occupied territory in return for two Israelis, one of them in prison for the past 20 years, the Army spokesman announced here last night. The announcement271 words
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Article28 1974-03-05 5 Santiago, Tuesday Chile's military authorities today banned long hair for schoolboys. They also ruled that girls cannot attend classes wearaig Jeans, maxiskirts or platform shoes.28 words
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117 1974-03-05 5 Addis Ababa, Tuesday. Emperor Halle Selassie yesterday administered the oath of office to 12 Ministers in a new government pledged to reform and progress, but Ethiopia's troubles appeared to be far from over. In separate developments yesterday, a helicopter flew low over Addis Ababa, dropping117 words
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Article130 1974-03-05 5 Reuter New Delhi, Tuesday. The Indian Prime Minister. Mrs. Indira Gandhi, has again voiced India's concern at Anglo-Ameri-can plans to expand military facilities on the Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia. "Recent moves to establish a military base in the Indian Ocean" or the accumulation of armsReuter - 130 words
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1172 1974-03-05 5 Fair share for workers and re-investment aims SINGAPORE '74 I refer to the letter "Public backs Govt action" (NN, Jan. 22) by Late Again. Late Again repeats many of the points made by Koh Tal Ann in her article. These points have been clarified1,172 words
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Article, Illustration651 1974-03-05 5 Gene Teo - By Gene Teo He Is certainly not the prototype artist—temperamental, brooding and impatient, a personality any of us would feel uncomfortable with. On the contrary, this successful artist is affable, lively and expressive. To him, talking to you or me is a651 words
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Advertisement138 1974-03-05 5 Ui o 1 Lower Ground Floor LIAT TOWERS 2. Fourth Floor SPECIALISTS' SHOPPING CENTRE 3. First Floor THE GALLERY Straits Trading Building AMD SPECIAL OFFERS AT THE ST MICHAEL SHOP INOKOSHI Cash registers are versatile, efficient and safe. m. j' i* M Efficient, fast, totally reliable. For over 20 years,138 words
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OPINION
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Article540 1974-03-05 6 By Mr. Hon Sui Sen's account, 1973 was not a bad year for Singapore. Real growth rate is estimated at 11 per cent, external trade and exports registered record increases of 36.9 per cent and 45 per cent respectively while the manufacturing sector grew by 29.8540 words
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Article100 1974-03-05 6 WHISPERS' by ISPY My choice of the quote of the week goes to the concluding paragraph of Dr. Toh Chin Chye's speech at the opening of the new building of the People's Action Party Telok Ayer Branch. The Minister of Science and Technology, who is also100 words
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Article, Illustration1105 1974-03-05 6 Gerald de Cruz - Then is increasing evidence to Indicate that urbanisation tends to add to the alienation of m«i< Despite the material comforts that city life affords, it appears to produce more unhappy peopleOne of the reasons for Gerald de Crux tar rests, is the unhealthy attitude1,105 words
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Letters
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Article331 1974-03-05 6 PETER RAZAL - PETER RAZAL There has been much talk about bus fares lately, inter-related of course with the "hikes" in other sectors of the economy. The Government has now come out with an explanation of the need to raise the bus fares. I hope the Government would clarify these331 words
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Article116 1974-03-05 6 YAP SOON HOE - YAP SOON HOE Secretary, Bos Services Re-organi-sation Committee, Singapore, 6- I refer to the letter by Jerry Goh (NN, 7.2.74) and wish to thank the writer for suggesting the introduction of shuttle bus services which ply non-stop between certain suburbs and the city centre. The Bus Services116 words
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Article189 1974-03-05 6 ENOTTY HEART - ENOTTY HEART A Mandarin film showing at the Ruby Theatre in Balestier Road was a complete sell out at every performance. There were always long queues of people waiting patiently to make bookings for the shows. A notice displayed indicated that each person was allowed to189 words
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Article, Illustration929 1974-03-05 6 Dusko Doder - From Dusko Doder Washington Post Greek university students, alter a year of anti-government agitation which culminated in rebellion last November, have emerged as a major political force opposing the military rule in Greece. They also have moved to radical positions, with a majority reportedlyWashington Post - 929 words
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Article560 1974-03-05 6 Sam Jameson - From Sam Jameson Los Angeles Times A high Finance Ministry official has Indicated that Japan expects to cover more than 75 per cent of Increased import costs of oil by raising the prices of its exports. Mr. Kolchl Inamura, Vice-Minlster of Finance, told foreign correspondentsLos Angeles Times - 560 words
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Article461 1974-03-05 6 VOICE OF THE PRESS What other newspapers ere saying: WAGE INCREASE AND INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY. When officiating at the National Productivity Board's sixth annual certificate presentation ceremony, Mr. Ong Pang Boon, Minister for Labour, said that the National Wages Council should take into account the higher prices461 words
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Miscellaneous33 1974-03-05 6 C*. Qsisafiii §S ■fl w 7? •c [^AX 1 A l^f 3 **5 IV c°IAN\CM u* m flkr i > XI v n> Iv #>« •^r r l^ w r /i ®EV|L ANI THE J>ttP33 words
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SPECIAL FEATURE
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Article480 1974-03-05 7 The list is seemingly endless. Starting down irom the head, there are en-xiety-neuroses, nervous break downs, fatigue, hypertension, heart-trouble, gastritis, ulcer These are some of the health problems that will be the lot of those who live in a fast-paced urban society with little time480 words
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Article, Illustration880 1974-03-05 7 Edgar Koh - Day Two of a three-part feature by Edgar Koh by Edgar Koh Leisure hours, mean ingfully spent, can develop our personalities. But in Singapore the scope for wide-ranging leisure time activities is often limited by the scarcity of land. We can, however, tap the sea.880 words
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Article, Illustration805 1974-03-05 7 Physical planning for leisure has always come second to the more pressing needs of industry, public housing and utilities. Land area, basically, is limited. Thus the sea is where Singaporeans should look for in their search for leisure facilities. However, even the sea has805 words
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Article, Illustration724 1974-03-05 7 Aznong hoteliers, they are known as the public areas; as far as tiie public is concerned, they are the cocktail lounge, coffee-house, the disco, the swimming pool places where, even if one >s not a guest of the hotel, one can go724 words
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Advertisement6 1974-03-05 7 Tomorrow: Leisure in US and Thailand6 words
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Advertisement139 1974-03-05 7 J a I Fill the luxury of I wall-to-wall A O pCTC carpeting with a vMnrL I O unique difference. Easy to clean due to the impervious nature of the fibres. Even ink cleans away! Rot proof mildew proof mothproof. Harder wear, low soiling, ease-of-cleaning and low static propensity. Economically139 words
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SHOPPING
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Article, Illustration733 1974-03-05 8 OEOPLE are becom- ing more home conscious these days, and are devoting more time and money to interior decoration; which is not surprising since there aren't so many places to go to for entertainment, evenings at home with the family, or before the TV set, are becoming733 words
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Advertisement142 1974-03-05 8 ■etna lotus The best selling compact sewing machine in the world V l t ft C& KBlr*?' Opens and Closes like a Lotus Flower. Its Upper Arm Houses the Accessories No carrying case needed-Transistor. Size-14 lbs. Made in Switzerland, elna -8 models for your selection You can even send it142 words
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FINANCE
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291 1974-03-05 9 Lee Tew Meng - By Lee Tew Meng Hopes are high that Singapore will finally have all its rubber dealings done under one roof with the building of a 17storey complex at the Junction of Change Alley and Collyer Quay. Approval In principle has291 words
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Article47 1974-03-05 9 Reuter London Tuesday—Britain's official reserves of gold and convertible foreign currencies fell by US$2l2 million last month to U*****6 million, the Treasury announced yesterday. The drop brings the total published reserves loss over the first two months of this year to more than US$5OB million.Reuter - 47 words
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Article, Illustration283 1974-03-05 9 Share prices were easier on the Stock Exchance of Singapore yesterday. The market opened quiet and closed marginally lower on a wide front. Government measures to curtail credit meant for speculative activity, and consumption and the probability of higher interest rates, as announced in Parliament were partly responsible283 words
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245 1974-03-05 9 Reuter Bangkok, Tuesday Officials from 36 countries mainly in Asia and the Pacific region yesterday issued a series of recommendations on how to ease the impact of the global energy crisis. The recommendations were contained in a report issued at the endReuter - 245 words
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Article132 1974-03-05 9 Mr. Gan Khai Choon, has been appointed credit controller of Hong Leong Finance Limited. Mr. Tan Cheow Hian, has been appointed accountant of Hume Industries (Malaysia). Mr. Tan Is also an Associate Member of the Australian Society of Accountants. Mr. John Whit Hey Ward, has been appointed director of132 words
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OVERSEAS STOCK EXCHANGE PRICES
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Article427 1974-03-05 9 Stock prices were little changed in very slow trading on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday, after recovering from early losses. The Dow Jones industrial average was 1.26 higher at 853.18 at the close. Standard and Poor's 500-stock index was unchanged at 95.53. Declines were 707 and advances427 words
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Article309 1974-03-05 9 over the Tokyo market, centering on blue chips and stocks with good news. The Dow-Jones average marked a 4600 level. In the morning session, numerous buy orders pushed up Toray Industry, which developed carbon fibres. Other synthetic fibres, such as Mitsubishi Rayon and Asahi Chemical also surged ahead, reflecting309 words
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Article199 1974-03-05 9 Closing prices (in francs) yesterday: Parlbas 178 +1.50 Indorhine 204.50 -(-.40 Fonder 373 —1 Prin temps 106.20 —1.90 CGE 304.50 —4 Bull 60+1 Royal Dutch 161 —1.50 Mlchelin 1126 —6 Thomson 232.80 —1.20 CFP 194 —1 Rhone 136.10 —.40 Air 320.10 unch. BSN 1015 Philips 55.70 +.40 Suez 264.50199 words
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Article83 1974-03-05 9 This service comes from the Union Bank of Swltierland. Closing prices (in francs) on the Zurich Stock EXchange yesterday: UBS 3615 15 SBC 3215 ——5 Credit Suisse 3095 —5 Swissair B. 528 —4 Swiss Reinsur. 2250 Winlerthur B. 1830 —5 +50 —30 —30 Zurich Insur. 6700 Juvena B. Nestle83 words
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Article211 1974-03-05 9 Prices &t 11.30 a.m. (Au tralian time): Aberleen susp. Do opts susp. AOD 10 12 Allstate 09 10 Amad 03} 04 Aurora 10 13 Do opts 00} 01 Aust Ant 12 13 Bamboo 06 nil Beach 31 33 Bridge 16 11 Cleveland 9 50 Cosmos nil 01 Do ctg211 words
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Article427 1974-03-05 9 JEANINE SINISCAL - BY JEANINE SINISCAL To keep in good shape and good health means not only regular exercise but proper diet. And, a proper diet, especially for those who are on a weight reducing course, also means getting enough of the right vitamins. To guide you as427 words
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Article, Illustration847 1974-03-05 9 B.L. KHOO - B.L. KHOO It was lunch hour In Raffles Place and hordes of secretaries and receptionists, typists and women executives were streaming out of the offices. I sat on a park bench with Eric—newly arrived from England—waiting to make a headcount of dollyblrds In847 words
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Advertisement112 1974-03-05 9 THE LEVI'S CENTER 27, SPECIALISTS' CENTRE (GROUND FLOOR) ORCHARD ROAD. SPORE 9 TEL *****4 SALE a NOW ON 20% to 50% off our usual 5| price Open Monday to Thursday 10a m.- 6 30p m Friday and Saturday up till 9.30 p.m. Sunday 10 30a m.-6 30p i Sniggsr Lia112 words
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Advertisement90 1974-03-05 9 > *V< M N it .v 3» v.Vv v!«*y. •>:::£ > *v -v' If Estee Lauder says they wor-k, they work Estee Lauder's new Eye Color Sticks give you two tones and two points to a stick so you can shape, shadow and highlight one, two, three. Estee Lauder has90 words
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139 1974-03-05 10 Daytona Beach, Tuesday Gene "Burrlto" Romero, of San Luis Obispo, California, set a new one hour motor-cycle speed record of 150.6718 mph yesterday at Daytona's International Speedway. Romero, 27, riding a brilliant yellow 700 cc Yamaha machine, eclipsed the 10-year-old mark set at the139 words
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Article, Illustration268 1974-03-05 10 NANCY KOH - By NANCY KOH Naval Base won the Bukit Timah district Girls Upper Secondary hockey championship when they displayed their superiority in speed and skill to defeat Ahmad Ibrahim 3-0 at Balestier Road yesterday. After 17 minutes of even exchanges, centreforward Lee Lai Har dribbled268 words
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Article276 1974-03-05 10 Bridgetown, Tuesday—little goes right for MCC at the moment and they suffered another setback here yesterday when an emergency net practice proved something of a wasted exercise. The practice was arranged after Sunday's 10-wicket defeat by Barbados and a boat trip was put back276 words
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Article, Illustration156 1974-03-05 10 Dublin, Tuesday Australian Geoff Hunt confirmed his status as the world's number one squash player with a 9-7 9-2 9-3 victory over his compatriot Cam Nancarrow in the final of the Irish championship here last night. Nancarrow, who won the world amateur title156 words
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Article58 1974-03-05 10 Paris, Tuesday The French flat racing season started at Malsons Laffltte near here yesterday after viow „had forced the cancellation of the scheduled opening meeting at Saint Cloud on Saturday. French jockey Jean Cruguet made a brilliant start to his new contract with trainer Francois Mathet58 words
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Article25 1974-03-05 10 Tamil Brotherhood Association will meet Kaki Bukit in the Football Association of Singapore Div. 2 match at Farrer Park today at 5.15 p.m.25 words
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52 1974-03-05 10 Tan Cheng Eng (Qantas-left) o n his way to beat Anthony Goh (Shulman) 15-5, 15-5 in the opening round of the British Airways badminton championship at Outram Secondary School Hall last night.Bob Lee (SIA—right) was taken to three sets before beating Zainal Basri (KLM) 15-18, 15-5, 15-0. -Pictures bjr Chua-Pictures bjr Chua Pen* Tee. - 52 words
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245 1974-03-05 10 Tokyo, Tuesday World Boxing Association (WBA) Junior lightweight champion Ben Villaflor of Honolulu arrived here last night to stake his crown against Apollo Yoshlo of Japan on March 14. Villaflor aeclined to predict victory over Yoshio, the WBA No. 7 junior lightweight contender, because245 words
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Article98 1974-03-05 10 Lahore, Tuesday A 15-man Sri Lanka cricket team will arrive in Karachi on Friday for a six-week tour of Pakistan, a Pakistan Cricket Control Board official announced here yesterday. The team, led by Anura Temmekoon, will play 10 matches, including two unofficial four-day Tests against98 words
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Article54 1974-03-05 10 New York, Tuesday National Basketball Association results: New York 108 Boston 102; Capital 98 Cleveland 93; Milwaukee 112 Houston 106; Los Angeles 108 Golden State 104; Phoenix 113 Kansas CityOmaha 100; Detroit 99 Portland 95. American BA Indiana 120 New York 99; San Antonio 111 Virginia 79; Denver54 words
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417 1974-03-05 10 Miami, Tuesday—Unseeded Cliff Drysdale of South Africa stopped American Tom Gorman 6-4, 7-5 to win the Saga Bay tennis classic yesterday. Drysdale won the first three games of the first set but the fourth-seed-ed Gorman came back and tied it before Drysdale went417 words
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Article80 1974-03-05 10 Lausanne, Tuesday The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said yesterday they were satisfied that there were no irregularities in the allocation cf the North American television rights for the Montreal Olympic Games in 1976. An lOC statement said that after making their own inquiries the committee had80 words
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186 1974-03-05 10 Beirut, Tuesday. Muhammad All, the former world heavyweight boxing champion, said here yesterday that he would fight world champion George Forman within the next six months. He told a Press conference the fight would probably take place in New York, Houston, Los Angeles186 words
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Article34 1974-03-05 10 Jakarta, Tuesday—The touring Danish soccer team, Koege Boldklub drew 1-1 in their first match against a local team in Surabaya. The local team Persibaya of Surabaya, was leading 1-0 at half time.34 words
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Article228 1974-03-05 10 Port of Spain, Tuesday Barbados won the annual Shell Shield regional cricket championship for the fourth time at the expense of Trinidad who scored a sensational five-wicket victory over Jamaica at the Queen's Park Oval here yesterday. Had Jamaica won the match they would have ended with228 words
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Article38 1974-03-05 10 Paris, Tuesday The International Automobile Federation (FLA) said yesterday it receiv!^L^n d omclallv on the cancellation of the 1974 Daytona 24 hours event. It said it accepted the postponement of the 15°19 CCan y to May38 words
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Article, Illustration347 1974-03-05 11 4 the to ,P of the straight but stumbled and fell. if?? n down to a trot. Montana!* raced past rieeadllly to win by 2ft lengths from Betsy's Pet. Holiday Raffle finished U P at the Sf to take the lead at the347 words
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263 1974-03-05 11 Bogota, Tuesday South Korean boxer Lee Chang-Kill, knocked out last Saturday by WBA junior welterweight champion Antonio "Kid Pambele" Cervantes of Colombia, yesterday challenged his conqueror to return bout in South Korea "where the public will back me with its shouts." Lee shrugged263 words
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Article59 1974-03-05 11 Madrid, Tuesday.—Results of yesterday's 24th round First Division Spanish soccer matches were: Athletic Bilbao 3 Heal Murcia 0; Real Zaragoza 1 Granada 0; Barcelona 5 Castellon 0; Malaga 1 Real Madrid 0; Real Oviedo 0 Real Sociedad 2; Valencia 0 Celta 0; Elche 1 Sporting 0; Atletico Madrid59 words
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Article18 1974-03-05 11 Education will meet Health in the InterMinistry knockout billiards competition at Dempsey Road today at 6.30 p.m.18 words
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Article, Illustration1154 1974-03-05 11 By BLUE PETER Kuala Lumpur trainer Ahmad Samad has a smart newcomer in Oonara, late Bold Rullah, entered for the Singapore Derby meeting at Bukit Timah. Oonara is a three year-old brown Australian colt by Coronation Boy out of Chala. He won A$7,700 in stakes1,154 words
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Article, Illustration314 1974-03-05 11 Derby candidate, Min? Derby, did a splendid trial on good going at Bukit Timah this mornipg. A c c o m p anied by Creek Street (Garnet Bougoure) and Prince Sinclair (C.H. Tan) the eight-year-old by Alcimedes ran 3f in 36 3/5,314 words
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Article704 1974-03-05 11 Jeffrey Low - Rough play is only for the desperate SOCCER SCENE by. Jeffrey Low Is there a big lesson that our national team could learn from their two Malaysia Cup defeats at the East Coast over the weekend? The answer could be a definite yes. It704 words
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Article80 1974-03-05 11 Buenos Aires, Tuesday —Boxing promoter Juan Carlos Lectoure yesterday denied that world middleweight champion Carlos Monzon of Argentina had retired. He was referring to a statement made by Monzon's trainer, professor Patricio Russo, who said in Sydney on Saturday that there would be "no more80 words
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Article63 1974-03-05 11 New York, Tuesday Be nn i e Briscoe, the Philadelphia mi d d leweight, was named "Fighter of the Month" by Ring Magazine for his knockout victory over Australia's Tony Mundine in Paris on February 28. The Magazine's March ratings listed Briscoe as number two challenger63 words
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Article46 1974-03-05 11 New York, TuesdayJerry Heard's victory in the Florida Open took him from 25th to seventh place on the 1974 US golf tour money list, the Professional Golfers Association reported yesterday. Johnny Miller, who skipped the Florida tournament, still holds a big lead.46 words
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Article26 1974-03-05 11 London, Tuesday. Leading scorers in English football: Division One: 20 Stan Bowles (Queen's Park Rangers); 19 Mick Chan no n (Southampton), Frank Worthington (Leicester26 words
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Article281 1974-03-05 11 Bonn, Tuesday—West Germany, anxious to maintain their soccer reputation in readiness for this year's World Cup finals, launch a fourteam challenge for Europe's three major club soccer competitions this week. As World Cup hosts and favourites, West Germany seek success at all levels to281 words
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Advertisement447 1974-03-05 10 ORIENTAL ARTS A CRAFTS. Souvenirs of Singapore Wholesale and Retails. Hsu Brothers 87. Hill Street, S pore 0. Tel: *****. mJhmkiAtm SECRETARIAL COURSE: (Day/ Evening Session). Starting March. Shorthand/ Typewriting/ Book-keeping/ j Correspondence/ Secretarial Duties/ Structure of Business/ English/ Office Management). Register early Raja's College. Raffles Place (*****); Raja's 218-D447 words
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Advertisement466 1974-03-05 10 BALI HEALTH CENTRE for your massage, sauna bath, weight reducing treatments, halrdresslng (Cuttings Trimmings), facial massage, manicure. Attractive young ladies at your service. Hotel New Hongkong Shopping Arcade Victoria Street, Tel: *****. LADIES/ GENTLEMEN at your place. Facial $10, head massage $15, body massage $20 bridal make-up (morning/ evening $40).466 words
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Advertisement36 1974-03-05 11 LIBPRD THE LISPRO SHINGUARD Flexible Lightweight (2 Ozs) Washable Not Absorbent Slim MAJU-JAYA 60. Owen Road. Singapore 8. Tel: *****2 A unW T 65 —'union 55 me world's leading golf ball. you can bet on it36 words
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Article46 1974-03-05 12 AH FOOK: At last Heath has to give way to Wilson. I hope the new government is able to set things right. MEI UN: It is a mammoth task. Without the cooperation of the people, I think no prime minister can solve Britain's problems.46 words
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Article163 1974-03-05 12 TODAY is Tuesday, March 5, the 64th day of 1974 with 301 to follow. THE MOON is between its first quarter and full phase. THE MORNING STARS are Mercury, Venus and Saturn. THE EVENING STARS are Mars and Saturn. Those born on this date are under the sign of163 words
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Article, Illustration62 1974-03-05 12 Bitten by the travel-bug. Miss Lily Chee, 19, is always on the go. She has hitch-hiked the length and breadth of Singapore and plans to go on to Malaysia. "I find travelling a most interesting way to spend my vacations both for experience and education," she62 words
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Advertisement105 1974-03-05 12 Sometimes business can be too good. <5? ry And what happens? Instead of keeping up, you start falling behind. Because in business, too much of a good thing isn't always a good thing. That's when you need to call in the reserves. Manpower Temporary Services. We'll get the job done105 words
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Miscellaneous947 1974-03-05 12 SINGAPORE S 3.M OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by IN AND ABOUND A magazine series (E) 3.30 DIARY OF EVENTS (E) 3.35 LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDOURED THING Daytime serial on the trials and tribulations of three families in San Francisco. 3.55 OUR MUSIC MAKERS (E) A light musical programme. Oft GENERAL947 words
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Miscellaneous1332 1974-03-05 12 BACK PAGE AT THE CINEMA with EDGAR KOH THE REVENGERS: William Holden in the role of a bitter man seeking revenge for the brutal murder of his family in a long drawn-out film which has the time to develop into a corny romance touched off by Susan Hayward. Ernest Borgnine1,332 words
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Miscellaneous973 1974-03-05 12 YOUR LUCKY STAR IF ITS YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you possess a duality of nature which enables you to be both serious and funloving, practical and impractical, realistic and idealistic. Indeed, when you work at It you are able to come very close to being all things to all men973 words
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Miscellaneous467 1974-03-05 12 S LETTERS: s 2 i [pi in Total points: irzmfrTzirTTi, tj^snmosxHixm' MAKES THE DIFFERENCE o CONTINENTAL SWISS TOTAL POINTS: 45 Points HI"! m THE RULES AND HOW TO TAKE PART. Every issue of the New Nation for the duration of the contest will carry a blank board made up of467 words
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