New Nation, 12 March 1974
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Title Section22 1974-03-12 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Tuesday evening, March 12, 1974 No. 970 Price 20 cents M.C. (P) 20/74 NE^^TION SINCAPOM TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 197422 words
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342 1974-03-12 1 Bharathi Mohan - Ministry inspectors move in after a final warning By Bharathi Mohan The Environment Ministry is to take action against 40 hawkers in the city area who were caught selling unclean (food during the past week. Their licence numbers have been noted by ministry342 words
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Article51 1974-03-12 1 Washington, Tuesday A fiery 10 vehicle accident on a smoke shrouded highway near Lakeland. Florida yes terday killed at least five people and resulted In several other minor accidents. The dead were In two passenger cars and a truck which burned after ramming together in the51 words
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Article354 1974-03-12 1 Reuter London, Tuesday The old argument that "mother's milk is best" blew up into an international row yesterday. The "War on want" anti-poverty campaign issued a special report charging that babies in the "Third World" were dying needlessly because Western baby food companies over promoted sales ofReuter - 354 words
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337 1974-03-12 1 One day after miners go back London, Tuesday Britain's coal industry, back to work yesterday after a month-long miners strike, last night announced massive increases of up to 48 per cent in prices for industrial coal. The increased costs were337 words
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Article322 1974-03-12 1 Arabs begin cost analysis Reuter Vienna, Tuesday The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) began a new cost analysis yesterday with hints that producers may be ready to freeze oil prices uptil at least July 1. Oil Ministers of the 12 member nations meetReuter - 322 words
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Article56 1974-03-12 1 Detectives from Central Police Station picked up 20 secret society suspects in a series or raids in Chin Qwee Road and Havelock Road early this morning. The police party also recovered four iron pipes —three of them sharpened two knives and three obscene books. The raids56 words
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Article, Illustration211 1974-03-12 1 Teenage singing idol Agnes Chan flew ip here today to keep her date with thousands of young fans. The 18 year old Hong Kong pop star flew In from Kuala Lumpur to make a personal appear ance at the Gay World Stadium at 8.15 tonight211 words
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Article54 1974-03-12 1 In very quiet trading prices were barely steady on the Stock Exchange of Singapore for the first 45 minutes this morning. BUSINESS DONE: Slme Darby (3) 4.38. Selangor Properties (1) 2.54. United Overseas Bank (1) 5.00. Tan Chong (2) 2.85. Sembawang Shipyard (1) 1.87. Olympla (40) 1.90.54 words
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Article50 1974-03-12 1 Dublin, Tuesday A gang of 12 armed men last night kidnapped a Protestant member of the Irish Senate, Mr. Billy Fox. Police reported that Mr. Fox was led away from the home of his friend Mr. Richard Coulson in county Monaghan near the border with Northern Ireland.50 words
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Article28 1974-03-12 1 Istanbul Tuesday Turkish Airlines said yesterday that relatives of the 346 people killed In the world's worst air disaster could expect compensation In four or five months.28 words
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Article13 1974-03-12 1 Police reported 104 accidents yesterday. Four were serious and two fatal.13 words
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Article397 1974-03-12 1 Bigger problem than enemies: Dr. K Reuter Washington, Tuesday U.S. Secretary of State Dr. Henry Kissinger yesterday hit out at America's European allies and suggested that Washington's friends posed a bigger foreign policy problem than its enemies. Dr. Kissinger said the United States hadReuter - 397 words
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Article117 1974-03-12 1 Paris, Tuesday —Even the French said that five Eears ago they would not ave talked about it openly. Bat yesterday a discussion group organised by the French Basketball Federation took on the subject: "Can athletes make love before a competition without compromising their physical conditioning?"117 words
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Advertisement155 1974-03-12 1 a** "CfrV £®jft* < )C JcXxW -v N Jr < CO NURSE CHAN'S MOMENT OF TERROR... Today New Nation continues its probe into the lives and work of women in white in our hospitals: Turn to Page 7 NEVER TOO YOUNG TO SAVE... K EVERYTIME YOUR CHILD DROPS A COIN155 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous14 1974-03-12 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook today from 1 to 6 p.m.—lsolated showers In late afternoon.14 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article, Illustration277 1974-03-12 2 Dr. Kenneth Cooper, a major in the US Air Force Medical Corps, has his own recipe for a sound and healthy heart aerobics. "It Is a programme comprising a series of exercises to Improve, build up and protect the heart," he explained. Dr. Cooper,277 words
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182 1974-03-12 2 Singaporeans can expect cheaper dried mushrooms from Japan this year, according to the Japan Forest Mushroom Association. The president of the Association, Mr. H. Arinaga, during a recent visit to Singapore, said that this was because Japan was expecting a bumper mushrooms crop in April this182 words
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Article335 1974-03-12 2 Rav K. Dhaliwal - CASE probes rates of salons By Rav K. Dhaliwal The Consumers' Association of Singapore is conducting a survey on hairdresslng charges in Singapore to determine whether they are justified. The survey is to find out the prices charged by halrdresslng salons in various parts of Singapore, especially as335 words
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Article396 1974-03-12 2 The following are GCE "O" level results which were misprinted last week because of typographical errors. The figure shown against the candidate's name Indicates the number of 'O* level passes obtained. METHODIST GIRLS' SCHOOL: Lu Seok Leng ANGLO- CHINESE SCHOOL: Loke Kah Leong 8. SERANGOON GARDEN396 words
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Article59 1974-03-12 2 The Ministry of Education will announce the names of successful applicants for Pre-Univer-sity One classes In two weeks' time. A Ministry spokesman said that students will have to return to their schools to find out whether they have been accepted. A Press statement will be Issued by59 words
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Article19 1974-03-12 2 Mr. Justus Marian has been appointed a deputy collector of land revenue, according to the government gazette.19 words
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Article16 1974-03-12 2 The Singapore Music Teachers' Association, has elected Mr. Victor Dog,;ett, v as its president.16 words
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Article45 1974-03-12 2 The finals of the Fourth Singapore Open Festival will be held at the Singapore Conference Hall on June 28. The heats of the festival, organised by the Music Bulletin and Yamaha Music School, will be held at the RELC Auditorium on May 12.45 words
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Article, Illustration227 1974-03-12 2 A lifeless body covered with newspapers and box covers, encircled by a silent crowd at the foot of a Housing Board block of flats. The scene is all too familiar in Singapore's high rise housing estates times before. It had happened 15 times since227 words
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Article65 1974-03-12 2 The Radio and Electrical Traders' Association of Singapore will be holding a Colourvision and Sound Exhibition 1974. The exhibition will be held at the National Stadium. The date has not yet been fixed and will depend on the day RTS will telecast its first colour programmes. How ever,65 words
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Article28 1974-03-12 2 Tuan Haji Mohamad Arlff bin Suradi, MP for Kampong Kembangan, will present bursary awards to 28 students of Kembangan Integrated Primary School on Saturday at 4 p.m.28 words
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Article184 1974-03-12 2 The Muslim Religious Council of Singapore has allocated almost 50 per cent more for scholarships to Muslim students as part of Its programme to promote higher education The council recently approved the allocation of $90,000 for this year as against $60,800 for last year. The values of184 words
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Article, Illustration317 1974-03-12 3 The Dutch have a tradition of celebrating before observing Lent—a 40-day period of religious contemplation. And enabling members of the Hollandsche Club in Camden Parle to keep the tradition was Mr. H. Sleegers who made a big splash with young and old. ForPicture by Chua Peng Tee - 317 words
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Article122 1974-03-12 3 Some 450 employees will receive wage Increases of between $15 and $25 following the recent signing of a wage pact between the Singapore Industrial Labour Organisation (SILO) and Litonix (8) Pte. Ltd. The Increases are backdated to Jan. 1 this year. Most of the workers122 words
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Article19 1974-03-12 3 Mr. Narayanan s/o Manickam has been appointed a deputy assistant controller of Immigration according to latest government gazette.19 words
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278 1974-03-12 3 Judith Holmberg - Result of high price of the metal By Judith Holmberg Electro-p 1 a t i n g firms are considering the use of other metals to replace gold in the Industry. This is because of the high price of gold in the market today. While278 words
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184 1974-03-12 3 The Housing and Development Board is conducting a general household survey of all its new residents. According to informed sources, the survey is to update the Board's records for research purposes. Tenants living In new estates have been asked to fill up particulars of184 words
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Article130 1974-03-12 3 The Kreta Ayer Branch of the People's Action Party will be organising eight technical courses to Improve the theoretical knowledge of those already employed in the relevant vocations. The courses are: Industrial Electricity, Radio and Electronics, City and Guild 284, Monochrome and Colour TV Servicing, Motor130 words
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Article, Illustration249 1974-03-12 3 David R.M. Whitaker (above) is one executive who rides to and from work on a scooter. Not that he cannot afford the comfort of his Ford Cortina stationwagon he Is merely doing his bit In the fuel conservation drive. Mr. Whltaker, regional sales manager (SouthEast249 words
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Article34 1974-03-12 3 Dr. Toh Chin Chye, i Minister for Science and i Technology, will open i the "Buy textiles In i metric" campaign at the To* Payoh Library on i Saturday at 7.30 P-m.34 words
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Article33 1974-03-12 3 Mr. CS. Nair has been appointed by the Minister for Education to be a member of the Industrial Training Board for a period of two years, according to the government gazette.33 words
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Article41 1974-03-12 3 Mr. Ai. Ramanujan and Mr. V.R. Balakrishna have been appointed by the Minister for Labour to be members of the employee panel under the Industrial Relations Act for a further period of one year, according to the government gazette.41 words
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194 1974-03-12 3 Free highway rode classes for those learning to ride motorcycles are in the offing. The Singapore Motor Cycle Trade Association, representing most of the major motorcycle traders in Singapore, said it was planning to conduct such classes. The association has written to the Registry194 words
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190 1974-03-12 3 The Singapore Institute of Architects has suggested that the government lay down a minimum set of requirements as incentives to encourage building artisans to remain in tb*ir jobs The SIA Journal, commenting on the seminar on construction practice and economy held last190 words
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Article100 1974-03-12 3 Two major industrial unions have launched a survey to compile up-to-date information on the personal particulars of their members. The Pioneer Industries Employees Union and the Singapore Industrial La bour Organisation have sent teams of interviewers to collect data on the earnings and ex- penses100 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous330 1974-03-12 2 NEW NATION CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Porter. 5 Post Office item. 10 State. 14 Drooping. 15 Missouri city. 16 Noted person. 17 Purchase of a sort: Phrase. 19 Sport equipment. 20 Little 21 Similarly. 22 Dresser. 23 Church or Bible. 25 Faint. 27 Together: Prefix. 28 Test of strength that settles330 words
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FOR YOUR PLEASURE AND BEHIND THE NEWS
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679 1974-03-12 4 JEAN LI - The double LP is meatier, beatier and bouncier POPS ■Y JEAN LI THE WHO: QUADROPHRENIA (Track): So you didn't think that The Who could outTommy Tommy, right? Well, you're wrong. All you have to do Is to listen to this double LP and arrive679 words
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Article, Illustration424 1974-03-12 4 iary A 5# PER CENT REDUCTION of members of The Flybalts, has led the remaining three to call themselves The Halfbaits. It has also brought about a new style of singing. The remaming three members Fredo, Horace and Jeff—made their debut as424 words
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Article, Illustration289 1974-03-12 4 msmm The singer In Muslcorner Poser No. 23 was Nell Sadka. The following win an LP and a poster each: Miss Lee A 1 Llan, Miss Ida D'Souza, Mr. Au Edwin Patrick, Mr. S.B. Llm and Miss Mary E.K. Mathew. The winners or a 45 rpm/dlsc289 words
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Article658 1974-03-12 4 LADY, If your husband snores don't be too hard on him. The ancient Egyptians are to blame, say researchers at Munich University. They have been listening to more than 800 snorers. Primitive man used to Sleep on his stomach, they claim. This kept his mouth shut658 words
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Article362 1974-03-12 4 Jennifer Sehoon - By Jennifer Sehoon The entrance was cool and like the entrance to a cave, and before my eyes could adjust to the darkness. I was able to pick out patches of colour In sea hues. Wondering where I was? The cinema? Wrong. I was paying362 words
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Article, Illustration896 1974-03-12 4 Sonny Yap - SPORE, '7/1 Growing demand for these bicycles, say dealers By Sonny Yap W hat was first thought to be a children's plaything has turned' out to be tfle latest fad among a growing number of Singaporeans. 41 i i am referring to that quaint-looking bicycle with896 words
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824 1974-03-12 4 Florence Tan - By Florence Tan The Singapore Institute of Management which celebrates Its 10th anniversary this year, is currently reviewing its programmes and gearing itself for expansion to meet the challenges of the *****. By the end of the year, It would have arrived on the824 words
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270 1974-03-12 4 FAKIR SINGH - FAKIR SINGH. Stop that rush for gold. Persian carpets are Just as good an Investment. Mr. Zephyr Amir, who has written two books on Persian carpets and whose family has been In the business for three generations, said that Persian carpets might become a270 words
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Advertisement297 1974-03-12 4 -< IS J i m I *.A <«- H M 9';, Enhance the beauty of your hands At S.P.H. da Silva, we have a large selection of valuable Diamond Rings set with Sapphires, Rubies. Jades and Emeralds. Set in different attractive designs, the sings are made to enhance the beauty297 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article, Illustration486 1974-03-12 5 Perez to usher in new era Caracas, Tuesday Mr. Carlos Andres Perez, who takes over as President of Venezuela today, is expected to usher In a new era by nationalising the foreignowned oil industry. Mr. Perez, 51, will be sworn in at a ceremonyUPI radiophoto. - 486 words
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Article138 1974-03-12 5 Reuter Washington, Tuesday The Soviet Union showed no interest in an arms limitation agreement for the Indian Ocean area when this was proposed by the US in 1971, Under-Secretary of State for political affairs Mr. Joseph Slsco said yesterday. Mr. SLsco was commenting to theReuter - 138 words
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Article44 1974-03-12 5 Cairo, Tuesday—President Nixon is to visit Egypt in May, the newspaper A 1 Gomhourla said today. The newspaper was quoting Foreign Minister Mr. Ismail Fahmy who said the visit will take place in the period between May 10 and 15.44 words
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Article188 1974-03-12 5 Washington, Tuesday. Pakistani pilots are flying in Libya, have been active in Saudi Arabia and might be flying Soviet MiG-25 Foxbat Interceptors In Egypt, the magazine Aviation Week said yesterday. "There have been some indications that the Pakistanis, working with former RAP (British Royal188 words
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Article, Illustration254 1974-03-12 5 Reuter New Delhi, Tuesday Indian opposition leader Mr. Morarji Desai yesterday began an "indefinite" fast to support demands for the dissolu tion of the legislative assembly in the troubled Indian state of Gujarat. The 78-year-old, Mr. Desal launched his protest at theReuter - 254 words
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Article232 1974-03-12 5 Israel cites several incidents Reuter New York, Tuesday. < —Israel complained to t the UN Security Council yesterday that Syria had launched "a series of armed attacks" against it. Citing Incidents on March 4, 8 and 9, Israeli Ambassador Mr. Yosef Tekoah said: "TheseReuter - 232 words
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Article110 1974-03-12 5 United Press International Belfast, Tuesday Two book bombs exploded in a book shop next to the police station in the heart of the downtown security zone during rush hour last night, causing extensive damage to both buildings, police said. The Gardiner Book Shop and policeUnited Press International - 110 words
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435 1974-03-12 5 Reuter, UPI London, Tuesday Magistrates up and down Britain struggled yesterday to set a fair price tag on "streaking" the nude sprint craze Just imported from America. With little to guide them In British legal annals, courts set fines ranging from £10 toReuter, UPI - 435 words
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Article142 1974-03-12 5 Reuter Manila. Tuesday—Japanese wartime straggler Hiro Onoda flies home aboard a special charter flight today to his modern, glittering homeland after hiding for 29 years in the Jungles of Lubang island. Onoda, a &üb-lleuten-ant in leae imperial Japanese Army who turned 52 last Sunday, receivedReuter - 142 words
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188 1974-03-12 5 Reuter Lisbon, Tuesday—Portugal's armed forces have been placed In a state of alert over "internal disciplinary problems," an official spokesman said here yesterday. The spokesman said the alert was called early on Saturday and affected the three armed services throughout the country. AllReuter - 188 words
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Article65 1974-03-12 5 New Delhi, Tuesday.— More than a million tonnes of wheat will be tonnes of wheat will Punjab if farmers do not get diesel oil to ran their tubewells for irrigation in the next 10 days, the Nobel prise winning scientist, Dr. Norman Borlaug, said here yesterday.65 words
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152 1974-03-12 5 Ban Francisco, Tuesday Mr. Randolph Hearst said yesterday the UBs2 million ($5 million) food giveaway he established to try to win release of his kidnapped daughter would be revised to meet new demands of the Symbionese Liberation Army. "Now, we will do exactly what152 words
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Article288 1974-03-12 5 United Press International New York, Tuesday. —Financier Robert Vesco wrote a secret document to President Nixon's brother offering the US Government use of his far-flung foreign operations on a "clandestine basis" If an Investigation of his business affairs were dropped, the Mlt-chell-Stans trial was toldUnited Press International - 288 words
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Advertisement350 1974-03-12 5 Click" PHILIPS NSHNTCOMI AS LITTLE cwvmnMHuivai With a communication gap. With a Philips 2-way radio. Time wastage, delay and inefficiency are present. Mobile staff are on the move without direction. Instructions are held waiting for a person to phone or get back to the office or factory. Return trips to350 words
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OPINION
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Article434 1974-03-12 6 C£ eating Is always an ugly business, but when It Involves students of a tertiary Institution, the so-called "cream of society," the act tends to assume even more horrendous proportions. It Is not surprising "therefore, that the reports of examination papers leakage at the Polytechnic should434 words
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'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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Article94 1974-03-12 6 Sven the repair of an overhead bridge can be wrongly timed. A friend who was at the People's Park shopping complex recently was convinced of the dangers of Jay-walkin? after seeing the Safety First Exhibition on the ground floor of the building. So she and her husband94 words
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Article108 1974-03-12 6 Not all civil servants, I am glad to report, are dull and unimaginative bureaucrats. The Invitation card to attend the opening of the Kallang Creche sent by the Ministry of Social Affairs, for instance, is a pleasant departure from the colourless formal ones that we are so108 words
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Article, Illustration966 1974-03-12 6 Gerald de Cruz - Too many yeans people, Gerald do Cms laments, are taking their own Urea these days, ■atdly a day posses wtthont the newspapers carrying the report of a saleide. And one reason for tKk, md columnist argues, is the lack of attention that ov earrent educational system966 words
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Article, Illustration769 1974-03-12 6 Joe Alex Monte Jr - Bj Joe Alex Monte Jr. Los Angeles Times A quirk of fate has embroiled both West Germany and Britain In the same sort of s labour-vs.-government confrontation at the same time. In Britain, it led to the most serious political crisis since the war. HereLos Angeles Times - 769 words
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661 1974-03-12 6 Victor Cohn - By Victor Cohn Washington Post Doctors are misusing antibiotics on such a massive scale that these- oncehailed "miracle drugs" now may be doing more harm than good, says an article in the Journal of the American Medical Association. BecauseWashington Post - 661 words
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Article615 1974-03-12 6 VOICE OF THE PRESS What other newspapers are saying: PUBLIC HEALTH MUST BE MAINTAINED WITH JOINT EFFORTS. Fifty confirmed cases of typhoid were reported In Singapore during the last few weeks. Of these. 36 cases were In the Jalan Besar area. Investigations showed that the Jalan Besar615 words
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Letters
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Article319 1974-03-12 6 THERESA CHAN - THERESA CHAN Normally I have nothing against Paklr Singh. In fact, I sometimes enjoy reading his articles for he is a witty Journalist but I feel he has gone a little too far In his article Nixon Faces the Nation Again <NN, 28.2.74). To say the least. 1319 words
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Article193 1974-03-12 6 H.S. S - H.S.S. I write on thf behalf of the residents of a group of kampong houses adjoining the Petaln Road car park. Behind our row of houses is an uncompleted block c.f flats which Is about 30 feet from our residence. We here live a life of fear193 words
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Advertisement236 1974-03-12 6 WRITE TO THE EDITOR, NEW NATION. LOCKED BAG 15. GPO. SINGAPORE. 1. For Fixed Deposit Accounts and Mortgages choose i i^i (IrcorporaledriTheßeeuMc at Sngaporel Head Office 140-142 Rotansor. Road.Singapore 1 Tel ***** (5 hies) Branch Offices 261 South Bridge Row). S port 1 .Tel: ***** 293 Geylang Road. S pore236 words
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Miscellaneous9 1974-03-12 6 V. a %%wv !T1 ix w. *fhe \\miwiction Vfc9 words
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SPECIAL FEATURE
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Article, Illustration1356 1974-03-12 7 'BUT THEY ARE GETTING A RAW DEAL' fill I I I I MEMBERS of the public have often criticised nurses tor rude behaviour end for having no patience. But these would appear to be isolated case»-at least, that •s what some of the people New1,356 words
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Article, Illustration788 1974-03-12 7 Parents are not generally enthusiastic about their daughters taking up nursing as a profession. Most often than not nursing is associated with blood, disease* wounds and sores. The profession probably needs very much the aura of nobility and virtues attached to It by writers, for that788 words
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Article790 1974-03-12 7 The alarm clock rings on the dot at 5.50 in the morning. Daylight is only just beginning to break. All is quiet in the neighbourhood except for the market vendors wheeling in their wares for the day. In the distance a cock790 words
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Advertisement87 1974-03-12 7 Visit our New (Vernier Store at G-36 High Street Centre THE LEADING MENSWEAR TAILORS STORES OUTFITTERS G-36. High Street Centre. (Ground Floor). Tel: *****1 GOB 31 Hiqh Street Centre Supreme HouseF < 'I G<xxJw<xxl Hilton R<i»fles Hr .ieK Cold StoMqe Shoppmq Cent' START AN EXPORT IMPORT AGENCY No Investment no87 words
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Advertisement424 1974-03-12 7 TOMORROW Two veteran nurses recollect the changes This article is repriducel fer the benefit ef motorists who missel it in the New Nation, December 24,1973 An easy-to-fit fuel saving gadget for your car iMfl! A few weeks ago a most Ingenious device came into my possession, one which, in these424 words
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SHOPPING
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Article, Illustration713 1974-03-12 8 We often sigh over the beautiful homes featured in magazines and afterwards try our be st to "adapt" those ideas in decorating our own homes.. But somehow the results just don't turn out the way they should. We get similar carpeting, wall paper and furniture713 words
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Advertisement171 1974-03-12 8 designs to fit TO-DAY'S MODERN KITCHENS i 1 CURTAINS FIXTURES for a complete job X* f ,3» r r"> X M V r I ;*i, *»J iwf* «r h v-> V/ i\ iiii r m MA U W i -•y A' < I Si ■a i. Decorate Your Home Beautifully171 words
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Advertisement166 1974-03-12 8 Jeson General Construction has a wide selection of MARBLES TERAZZO MOSAIC GLAZED WALL TILES CARPETS CURTAINS WALLPAPERS Beautiful and economical Free consultation and measurement All enquiries welcomed 'Jii 10 C.ill nlilll Hi, H.. I>ifM i>l|ii ii Tel: 371 879 INi.'xt In i ..hi ill nil Sti-.it. SPECIALISTS in CURTAINS FURNISHING166 words
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Advertisement119 1974-03-12 8 ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE Dim tod in automotive tporo parts, Accttwriti Wliml Co ran, ipMtiC(M, i ports Mirror, cor steroo, Double liboMt pipes. WELL-TRAINED MECHANICS, TO EFFECT ANY DESIRED FITTINGSCOLOC MEN'S SHOP J f xs:s Quality suits mode to order within 24 hours Specialises in Slacks Shirts Safari Jackets mm totroniMusat: THE119 words
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Advertisement259 1974-03-12 8 There is muse on \our records you hove probably ne\er heard The average listener spends over twee as much on records as he does on hisent.re music system Ana then never gets to hear many ot the sounds on h»s records In most systems the speakers icrmt me sounds to259 words
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Advertisement233 1974-03-12 8 ■elna lotus The best selling compact sewing machine in the world m&rf wr wmamm i v** 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 it through233 words
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TREND
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Article, Illustration572 1974-03-12 9 BETTY L. KHOO - HOUSEWISE BETTY L. KHOO A nursery should be a bright and airy room with the morning sunlight streaming in and a light breeze turning the hanging mobiles to catch baby's eye. Keeping all this in mind, our designer Leslie Chia has drawn up a very572 words
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519 1974-03-12 9 JEANINE SINISCAL - IN"SHAPE BY JEANINE SINISCAL Today we start a new series of easy exercises, all intended for specific parts of the body. It is appropriate that we begin at the top with the neck and the aim of these519 words
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291 1974-03-12 9 McBourne Herald Glamorous English authoress, playwright, actress and model Janice Hoy recently wrote a book saying that pretty girls have a hard time and it's better to be a plain Jane. However the more recent activities of the 31-year-old Miss Hoy wouldMcBourne Herald - 291 words
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84 1974-03-12 9 Girls who want a crash course in makeup, skincare and facial massage for free can apply to attend a four-day beauty seminar. Organised by Kose cosmetics, the seminar will be held at Hotel Phoenix from Mar 25 to 28 Japanese beauty consultants will be84 words
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FINANCE
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415 1974-03-12 9 Lee Yew Meng - COMPANY PROFILE By Lee Yew Meng Faber Merlin Malaysia (FMM) has every reason to pride itself for branching into property and tin fields with the international fuel crisis casting shadows of doubt on its original hotel business. Travel costs have415 words
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OVERSEAS STOCK EXCHANGE PRICES
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Article392 1974-03-12 9 Stocks staged a spirited rally In fairly active trading on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday, coming back from early weakness. At the close, the Dow Jones Industrial average had spurted 10.40 to 888.45, a new high for the year. The blue-chip indicator fell more than seven points392 words
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Article304 1974-03-12 9 Supported by last Sa tur d a y's technical rally, sporadic buying concentrated on speculative stocks with good news. However, the general market faded, due to reluctance over a wide front In the morning session, auto parts makers, coal minings and shippings were broadly selected. In the afternoon session.304 words
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Article200 1974-03-12 9 Prices at 11.30 a.m. (Australian time): Paribus 118.10 —.20 Indochine 205 —.50 Poncier 378 +3 Printempe 105.50 —.70 COE 419.50 5.50 Bull 58.50 —.50 Royal Dutch 163.80 unch Mlchelin 1180 —60 Thomson 234.90 —3.60 CPP 195.80 —3.20 Rhone 139.50 +1.50 Air 318.10 —3 BSN 1047 +13 Philips 56.50 unch200 words
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Article218 1974-03-12 9 Closing prices (In francs) yesterday: Aberleen susp. Do opts susp. AOD 08 10 Allstate 091 nil Amad 03} nil Aurora 10 2 Do opts 00} 01 Aust Ant 12 13 Bamboo 06 06} Beach 28 30 Bounty susp. Bridge 16 17 Cleveland 48 50 Cosmos 02} 01 Do ctg218 words
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Article87 1974-03-12 9 This service comes from the Union Bank of 8wltzerland. Closing prices (ln francs) on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday: UBS 3720 30 SBC 3380 10 Credit Suisse 3240 +30 Swissair B. 532 +a Swiss Relnsur. 2270 +20 Wlntert!/ur B. 1660 Zurich insur. 6725 +50 Juvena B. 2120 +60 Nestle87 words
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Article, Illustration208 1974-03-12 9 Share prices turned easier on the Stock Exchange ef Singapore yesterday. The market opened starfish, and trading activity remained doll throughout the day. There were fractional declines on a wide front dne to fears that the oil embargo on the United States may not be lifted in the208 words
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Article125 1974-03-12 9 Blsquit Dubouche, one of the world's top Ave brandy manufacturers, Intends to increase its share of the brandy sale in Singapore, according to its export director, Mr. J. d'lndy. Last year the company shipped 215,000 cases of Blsquit brandy to Singapore, which was an increase125 words
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Article61 1974-03-12 9 The Singapore-Japan Merchant Bank —a Joint venture by OCBC, Singapore International Merchant Bankers (SIMBL) and two other partners will be officially opened today. The other partners are Yamalchi Securities, one of the biggest securities business lb Japan, and the Bank of Tokyo. A cocktail party will61 words
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Advertisement134 1974-03-12 9 f I Fill the luxury of wall-to-wall AA Q pCTC carpeting with a \/Mn I ftZ 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. Economically134 words
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Advertisement154 1974-03-12 9 by Dunlopa new dimension in sleeping luxury. Springfoam. The only mattress combining long-life steel innersprings with thick, super-soft layers of luxurious Dunlopillo on top of and below the springs. It is a mattress specially constructed to give you many years of really restful sleep. Between the Dunlopillo layers and the154 words
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163 1974-03-12 10 LONDON, Tuesday.— Sunderland players Dennis Tueart and Mick Horswlll yesterday Joined First Division Manchester City. In a £375,000 English soccer deal. City's Tony Towers, valued at £125,000, went over to Sunderland and the Manchester club will have to hand over £250,000, equalling the163 words
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Article706 1974-03-12 10 He looks hard to beat on Sunday By BLUE PETER Ta Li an flrst-up winner over 6f last month, showed further Improvement In an Impressive workout at Bukit Timah this morning. Ridden by C.H. Ool the Sobig four-year-old was hard held all the way over 3f706 words
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Article66 1974-03-12 10 London, Tuesday The Dlkler, Pendil and Charlie Potheen, who finished first, second and third respectively in last year's Cheltenham Gold Cup chase, are among seven acceptors announced last night for this year's race. The race is to be run over 26f, 76yd at Cheltenham on Thursday.66 words
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Article29 1974-03-12 10 Sao Paulo, Tuesday Gerald Battrick of Britain beat Argentina's Tito Vasquez 6-2. 6-1 in the opening match of the World Championship Tennis (Green Group) elimination series here.29 words
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Article, Illustration435 1974-03-12 10 Hongkong Hero led into the straight with Castle Light and Malaysia moving up. Castle Light hit the front at the distance, tackled by Malaysia* Finishing strongly Malaysia raced past Castle Light close home to win easily. UugTey finished third. Grand Coup set435 words
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Article210 1974-03-12 10 Caracas, Tuesday George Foreman's manager yesterday denied that the world heavyweight champion had asked Venezuelan authorities to give him extra protection against possible kidnap attempts. Asked about a report in a Caracas newspaper, Mr. Dick Sadler said: "It's nothing but a lie and we are calling210 words
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Article698 1974-03-12 10 Copenhagen, Tuesday Malaysia's Punch Gunalan, the Commonwealth Games gold medallist, withdrew in the middle of his opening men's singles match at the Danish Op e ii badminton championship here last night. He was among several seeded players, two of them Indonesian, who pulled out of698 words
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Article62 1974-03-12 10 Adelaide, Tuesday Australian skipper Jamie Wilmot yesterday won his second successive race in the World Fireball yachting championship series off Glenelea Beach here. His compatriot Gordon Lucas, favourite for the world title after hi* win in the Australian championship, was second. West Germany's Jorg Dlesch, who won the62 words
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Article31 1974-03-12 10 Cairo Tuesday— Egypt beat Congo 4-0 (toff. time 2-0) here yesterday HL**® ton* place ll the African Nations Cup soccer tournament. Zalns and Zambia played tha final today. w31 words
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Article, Illustration442 1974-03-12 11 NANCY KOH - By NANCY KOH Two spectators saved the day in the Post secondary schools soccer tournament at Farrer Park yesterday. They volunteered to referee the Baharuddln Vocational Institute v School of Printing and Swiss Cottage v Bartley matches when the official referees failedPictures by Jerry Seh. - 442 words
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Article64 1974-03-12 11 London, Tuesday John Conteh defends his European lightheavyweight boxing title here this evening against the experienced Dane, Tom Bogs, with a chance at Bob Foster's world title as an additional prize. Conteh. the handsome black boxer from Liverpool, has been No. 1 contender for Foster's crown for most64 words
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Article53 1974-03-12 11 TOKYO, Tuesday.—A physician for the Japan Boxing Commislon yesterday pronounced World Boxing Association (WBA) Junior lightweight champpion Ben VUlaflor and challenger Apollo Yoshlo in top condition lor their title match on ThursdayDoctor Toshlro Mlyaura examined the two fighters and later said they have not undergone53 words
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Article974 1974-03-12 11 Jeffrey Low - SOCCER SCENE by. Jeffrey Low Word has it that the Minister for Social Affairs, Epcik Othman Wok, will name a new F.A. Council soon probably by the end of the month. Already several meetings have been held between top-level officials of the Singapore Sports974 words
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229 1974-03-12 11 Bonn, Tuesday.—A continuing West German Soviet diplomatic snarl overn Bonn's juridical rights in West Berlin has spilled over into sports arenas. Willi Daume. the round-faced president of West Germany's National Olympic Committee, returned apparently empty-handed bom his recent talk* in Moscow with Soviet Bports Minister229 words
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189 1974-03-12 11 Chris tchuch, TuesdayAustralia badly need further runs from Doug Walters when the Becona Test against New Zealand here Is resumed to day after a rest day. At the close of the third day's play on Sunday, Australia were 211-6 and only 179 runs189 words
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Article180 1974-03-12 11 London, Tuesday. Minister for Sport Denis Howell yesterday called for reports from the Football Association police and Newcastle United on a virtual riot by soccer fans at Newcastle last Saturday. In Newcastle Leonard Connoly, 47, was jailed for six months on charges arising out of180 words
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Article463 1974-03-12 11 Newcastle may lose London, Tuesday Newcastle United, who were yesterday drawn against Burnley In the English FA Cup semifinals, could be disqualified from the competition. FA. secretary Ted Croker announced after the draw had been made that a Cup sub-commit-tee would meet later this week to discuss463 words
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Article110 1974-03-12 11 Teheran, Tuesday Prince Gholamreza, brother of the Shah of Iran, last night officially invited 26 Asian Games Federation (AGP) member countries to the Seventh Asian Games here In September, The Prince, who Is AGP President and head of the Iranian National Olympic Committee, handed the Invitations to110 words
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Article109 1974-03-12 11 Lahore, Tuesday Sri Lanka needed 178 to win with all second innings wickets standing at the close of the second day of their three-day match against the Slnd Cricket Association at Mirpur Khas yesterday. Resuming in the morning at 143-8 the tourists were all out 23109 words
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Article676 1974-03-12 11 Bridgetown, Tuesday Once again England proved themselves masters of escape when they saved the Third Test against the West Indies at Kensington Oval yesterday. Led by Keith Fletcher, who ended with 129 not out, they rallied to force a draw and restrict the West Indies lead to676 words
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Article105 1974-03-12 11 New York, Tuesday His US$3O,OOO victory in the Doral-Eastern Open sent Brian Allin from 27th to seventh on the PGA's money winning list this week. Jerry Heard's second placing in the Doral moved him up from seventh to second. Johnny Miller, who missed the Doral, still105 words
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Advertisement654 1974-03-12 10 I'M PM",yVr'' I'] d—, -I—' J PMCI rooo AMD DRINKS to Ladlaaoalyat Orchid inn-' Frits, the Oerman Bpeclallty Restaurant/ Bar. Ist 15th March Inclusive. 214, Dun cam Road. Tel: *****2. to the *Bounda of Hawaii' at Aloba Hhu Hawaiian Village The Ideal Haailrte Rendesvous Jo«t 2V4 m.a. away from Badok.654 words
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Advertisement557 1974-03-12 10 HOCK SOON CATER* all types of furniture. Very moderate price. Enquiries: Mr. Francis Leong S'pore *****0 RENTAL AND MUI Wooden furniture, refrigerators Please contact 18, Tiverton Lane, off Killlney Road, B'pore S. i f Off SALE NEW A BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED full set of wooden sette 2 easy chairs with upholstery,557 words
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Advertisement407 1974-03-12 10 WE WOULD LIKE to teach Maths, Science, English/ Chinese at Primary/ Secondary levels at our/ student's home. Please call *****8/ *****4/ *****8 after 1 p.m. YAMAHA MUSIC SCHOOL offers Organ/ Piano/ Guitar/ Drum/ Flute and Children's Music Course. Alrcondltloned Studios. Experienced Teachers. Tel: *****5. ***** (S'pore). CUSTOM TAILOHCO SUITS In407 words
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Advertisement103 1974-03-12 11 JERSEYS COLLAR V-INSERT HOSE NEW RANGE Stockists:-MAJU-JAYA 60, Owen Road, Singapore 8. Tel: *****2 A touch of Perfection for Stereo Lovers NEC finest stereo system MS 647E ts d J j*unous. Tot) oualtTy stereo system.vrth dn PKCitinq new look Powerful FM AW FM STfcPEO reception ar superb d>set!e reprod g<ve103 words
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Article, Illustration67 1974-03-12 12 Her work covers two worlds fashion and acting. For Miss Sandra HeidenreicH, 24, is a professional model and choreographer. Now with the joan Booty Modelling Academy, she said her 'mission' is "to project international trends on the local scene." Sandra, who hails from Pennsylvania, USA. added:67 words
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Article54 1974-03-12 12 AH FOOK: Asia's answer to Marie Osmond is here. I must go and watch Agnes Chap at the Gay World Stadium tonight. MEI UN: Why are you raving like an overgrown teenager? If I were you I'd leave all the raving to the kids and just sit back54 words
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Article138 1974-03-12 12 TODAY is Tuesday, March 12. the 71st day of 1974 with 294 to follow. THE MOON is approaching Its last quarter. THE MORNING STARS are Mercury, Venus and Jupiter. THE EVENING STARS are Mars and Saturn. Those born on this date are under the sign of Pisces. American astrologer138 words
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Page 12 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous978 1974-03-12 12 RADIO S.M OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by IN AND AROUND A magazine series (E) LM DIARY OF EVENTS US LOVE IS A MANY SPENDOUBED THING Daytime serial on the trials and tribulations of three families In San Francisco. 345 OUR MUSIC MAKERS (E)—A light musical programme. 444 GENERAL HOSPITAL Daytime serial978 words
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Miscellaneous719 1974-03-12 12 BACK PAGE YOUR LUCKY STAR IF ITS YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are an honest, straightforward Individual who constantly must be on your guard against being overly critical of others. Your desire to know others at their best, to see them doing their finest work as a result of employing719 words
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Miscellaneous39 1974-03-12 12 Today: 1.32 pjn. (2.8m). Tomorrow: 1.24 ajn. (2.9m), 2.16 pjn. (28m). Thursdmy: 1.56 a.m. (2.8m), 3 pjn. (2.3m). Friday: 2.28 am. (2.7m), 3.51 pjn. (2m). Saturday: 3.08 ajn. (2.5m), 5.05 pjn. (1.8m). Sunday: 3.56 ajn. (2.3m), 8.13 pjn. (1.8m).39 words
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Miscellaneous1274 1974-03-12 12 AT THE CINEMA with EDGAR KOH lady CAtOLINE LAMB: Robert Bolt's ambitious attempt at recapturing the passions and intrigues of Regency England, personified in Caroline Ponsonby, played with trembling sensitivity by Sarah Miles as the free spirit, full of eccentric charm, capable of the highest feelings and extreme pain In1,274 words
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