New Nation, 18 March 1974
1974-03-18
1
12
https://www.nlb.gov.sg
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/browse/newnation
New Nation
-
Title Section21 1974-03-18 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Monday.evening, March 18, 1974 No. 975 Price 20 cents M.C. (P| 20/74 NEV^^TION SINGAPORE MONDAY. MARCH 18. 197421 words
-
Article, Illustration598 1974-03-18 1 Arab ministers reach full agreement in Vienna Reuter Vienna, Monday Arab governments will end their oil supply embargo against the United States today, Saudi Arabian Oil Minister Sheikh Ahmed Zakl Yamanl said last night. He said Arab oil ministers meeting in Vienna hadReuter - 598 words
-
Article86 1974-03-18 1 In quiet trading price* were steady on the Stock Exchange of Singapore for the first 45 minutes this morning. BUSINESS DONE: San Holdings (1) 0.90, (3) 0.91. United Overseas Bank (I) 5.05. Tan Chong (1) 2.91. Straits Trading (1) 6.80. Sime Darby (3) 4.48, (II) 4.50, (1)86 words
-
Article60 1974-03-18 1 Seoul, Monday South Korean police cracked down on 1942 youths with long hair on Saturday in what they called an anti-decadence campaign in Seoul and five other major cities. Police said they referred 26 of the youths to summary courts where they were Jailed for 29 days.60 words
-
Article10 1974-03-18 1 Police reported 69 accidents yesterday. Five were serious.10 words
-
Article363 1974-03-18 1 Crucial vote today London, Monday Prime Minister Mr. Harold Wilson yesterday faced a new menace from his own Labour Party backbenchers for today's crucial parliamentary vote In which the two-week-old government is threatened with defeat. The unexpected setback for Mr. Wilson came In a363 words
-
Article, Illustration671 1974-03-18 1 He aimed to 'give up' but Yard got him first Reuter Brasilia, Monday Britain's great train robber Ronald Biggs had planned to throw himself on the mercy of an English parole board before his plans were shortcirculted by two Scotland Yard detectives who arrested himReuter - 671 words
-
Article425 1974-03-18 1 500 killed in fierce fighting Reuter Saigon, Monday South Vietnamese and communist troops were locked in a major battle in the Central Highlands today and military spokesmen here said more than 500 men on both sides had been killed or wounded. The Saigon Command saidReuter - 425 words
-
Article130 1974-03-18 1 UPI Tokyo, Monday. A time bomb exploded yesterday In the children'* wear section of a crowded department store in Osaka, Japan's second largest city 300 miles west of here. Police said there were no injuries, although about 2000 shoppers were In the Klntetsu DepartmentUPI - 130 words
-
Page 1 Advertisements
-
Advertisement71 1974-03-18 1 To help you came up smiling the morning-after •the night before m Too much drink and too little sleep, and you might wake up feeling awful. Be smart. Take one or two AlkaSeltzer tablets dissolved in water before you go to bed. Or after you wake up. It will help71 words
-
Advertisement317 1974-03-18 1 (Minolta SR-T SUPER (AtooaaMw SR T303 o» SR-T 102) MINOLTA MEANS BETTER PICTURES GCE RESULTS OUT TODAY Results of the GCE "A" Level Examinations in the English and Malay streams will be oat today. A total of 8361 students will be able to obtain their results by 2 p.m. today317 words
-
-
Page 1 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous12 1974-03-18 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook today from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.—No rain.12 words
-
-
LOCAL NEWS
-
Article210 1974-03-18 2 It will be introduced at Bukit Merah The Housing and Development Board will Introduce paid parking at its estate lp Buklt Merah View. It is understood that the charges are 20 cents an hour or $15 a month for season parking. All the parking lots210 words
-
Article69 1974-03-18 2 Sec6ndary schoolchildren can participate In a Science and Industry Quiz, to stimulate greater Interest In science and technology, later this month. It will be conducted In English and is organised by the Ministry of Education, Science Council of Singapore, Radio and Television Singapura, Science Teachers Association69 words
-
119 1974-03-18 2 Residents of Geylang Serai and East Coast Road have been warned about a conman who goes around collecting donations purportedly for the Muslim Religious Council. The Council's president, Hajl Mahmood Yusof, reported to the Kllce last Saturday that e man had been visiting119 words
-
Article110 1974-03-18 2 Some 50 senior officials from the Port of Singapore, Ministry of the Environment and government officials from Thailand, Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, Indonesia and Malaysia are attending a six-day seminar on Oil Spills and Cleanup Technology at the Hyatt Hotel. The seminar opened this morning110 words
-
144 1974-03-18 2 Preference for the 130 scholarships offered by the Muslim Religious Council will be given to students who are taking up science or professional courses. Disclosing this, the president of the Council, Hajl Mahmood Yusof, said: "Applications open today until April 4. Interviews will probably start144 words
-
Article380 1974-03-18 2 The following candidates have passed the First Sessional Examination for the degree of Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy) In Pharmaceutics I, Pharmaceutical Chemistry I, Pharmacognosy and Anatomy and Biochemistry: Chan Kam Man, Carmen (Miss), Chan Suat Goh (Miss), Chee Choon Hock, Cheng Kin Chi, Thomas. Chin Kwee Fong380 words
-
Article, Illustration143 1974-03-18 2 Admiration showed in these students when they met the disabled at the Red Cross Society Hostel for H a n d 1 c a pped Workers in Jurong over the weekend. For, the disabled took their work In their stride like any normal person. The143 words
-
371 1974-03-18 2 Parents and youths rapped Mr. Ahmad Mattar, Parliamentary Secretary (Education), this m or ning criticised parents and young people who still think that working in a hotel is degrading and embarrassing because one has to serve people. In Singapore, it is worse because,371 words
-
203 1974-03-18 2 The Singapore Motorcycle Trade Association has written to the Ministry of Education to f1 n d out whether its plans to conduct free highway code classes for the general public will entail registration under the Education Act. According to the association's general secretary, Mr.203 words
-
Article276 1974-03-18 2 LKA Mr. Jek Yeun Thong, the Minister for Culture and MP for Queens town, yesterday stressed the Important role that the game of chess can play in developing mental skills, one of Singapore's most Important resources. Mr. Jek, who was speaking at the openingLKA - 276 words
-
Article89 1974-03-18 2 An 18 member delegation from the Westminster Chamber of Commerce arrived over the weekend to sell consumer products as well as look into the possibility of joint ventures. The secretary of the delegation; Mr. D. Treherne, said the team members are mainly manufacturers of consumer89 words
-
-
Page 2 Advertisements
-
Advertisement126 1974-03-18 2 LIGHTS UP YOUR LISTENING PLEASURE i 15= o I I 1 I 1 ZD MODEL: STD293B STEREO RADIO CASSETTE TAPE RECORDER AM FM FMMPX »nd A PAIR OF SPEAKERS. OmuWSlI J'AtLIC-SO'NGOCAItRS Sow Agt "> S r "*e,s ,I i JONG WAH RADIO TV COMPANY HE AO Of F ICE 36.126 words
-
-
Page 2 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous338 1974-03-18 2 NEW NATION CROSSWORD an ih ACROSS 1 Night club: Slang. 8 Health resort. 11 Type of school: Abbr. 14 City near Oakland. 15 Used to be. 16 Initials of 1944. 17 Wire photos: Colloq. 18 Ordnance depot. 20 Capp and others. 21 Carrying charges. 23 Saucy. 25 Famous Jolson song.338 words
-
-
LOCAL NEWS AND WORLD NEWS
-
394 1974-03-18 3 New Bill now before Parliament The Telecommunication Authority of Singapore is to be given power to acquire land for its installations. This is provided for in the Telecommunication Authority of Singapore* Bill read in Parliament last week. The Authority will be established394 words
-
Article, Illustration222 1974-03-18 3 Anne-Marie - By Anne-Marie Nalpon Talk to Mrs. Helen Ling, 72, and she will tell you exciting tales about life in ancient China. For this veteran antique collector, antiques are more than just good business. She enjoys talking about the times the various antiques in her collection were222 words
-
Article557 1974-03-18 3 Eban: April tour to put things right New York, Monday Israeli Foreign Minister Abba Eban said yesterday further direct intervention by US Secretary of State Dr. Henry Kissinger would probably be necessary to bring peace to the Middle East, even after the forthcoming557 words
-
Article355 1974-03-18 3 Reuter Algiers, Monday. Foreign ministers representing the 75-nation Non-Aligned Movement meet here this week to prepare for a world conference on international economic relations which they hope will lead to a new philosophy of development for the Third World. Seventeen non-align-ed countries will be representedReuter - 355 words
-
Article227 1974-03-18 3 Reuter Baghdad, Monday. An Iraqi garrison of about 400 soldiers near country's border with Turkey surrounded by Kurdish tribesmen was reported running short of supplies yesterday. According to an official at Ruzgarl border, It appeared the Kurds who have seized control of the mountainousReuter - 227 words
-
Article37 1974-03-18 3 Houston, Monday. More than 500 scientists are expected today for the fifth annual lunar science conference to discuss their latest studies of the 843 lb of moon rocks returned by the six lunar landing flights.37 words
-
Article33 1974-03-18 3 Hong Kong, Monday Chinese Prime Minister Chou En-Lai yesterday had a cordial meeting with Mr. E.F. mil, chairman of the Australian Communist Party in Peking, The New China news agency reported.33 words
-
Article158 1974-03-18 3 Violet Oon - By Violet Oon In choosing a programme made up of Fantasias by the great composers, pianist Detlef Kraus gave us a new insight into music of the European tradition. Usually we are regaled with sonatas but this time it was different. On mv part, I158 words
-
143 1974-03-18 3 UPI New York. Monday. A distraught and exhausted bank president in JLlno Lakes, Minnesota, waited yesterday for further Instructions from presumed kidnappers of his wife. Relatives or Mr. Gunnar Kronholm, 60, president of Drover State Bank, said no word had been received from theUPI - 143 words
-
309 1974-03-18 3 United Press International New York. Monday President Nixon's personal secretary, Miss Rose Mary Woods, has been subpoenaed to appear for the prosecution in the Mitchell-Stans criminal trial, the Washington Star-News said yesterday. The Star-News story, which did not name the source of itsUnited Press International - 309 words
-
Article57 1974-03-18 3 New York, Monday.— Fifty members of the First Pentecostal Church of Pensacola in Florida marched in front of a theatre showing the film, The Exorcist last night handing out religious information. The Rev. Paul Welch, associate Pastor, said the group was distributing the leaflets to patrons "in case57 words
-
90 1974-03-18 3 Reuter Addis Ababa, Monday. Addis Ababa's 15,000 Kroatitues are asking to e allowed to form a trade union. Their basic demands, set out in a leaflet distributed to the public, are for a fixed rate of pay and regular free medical inspection andReuter - 90 words
-
Article72 1974-03-18 3 A memorial service will be held today for the police boat helms man, Encik Abu Hablr bin Kasslm, 42. who was drowned after his boat was Involved in a collision with a Russian trawler In the Jurong River last Friday. Senior police officers will attend the72 words
-
Article19 1974-03-18 3 Mr. Ng Kah Ting. MP for Ponggol, will not hold his meet the people session* on Friday.19 words
-
Article239 1974-03-18 3 For undergraduates The police are now offering bursaries to undergraduates who Intend to make their career in the force. It is open to those who have good GCE 'A' level results and undergraduates who shine in university examinations. Successful applicants will have to pursue studies at the239 words
-
Article43 1974-03-18 3 A science quiz (or Malay stream schools will be officially opened by the Minister of State f*r Education, Mr. Ahmad Mattar, at the Raffles Institution, on Thursday. A total of 24 teams from 12 schools will participate in the quiz-43 words
-
-
Page 3 Advertisements
-
Advertisement182 1974-03-18 3 a whole new range of luxurious ears n r 7' Sen drive or cnauffear driven -on request (ASTERN UNITED CAR RENTAL TON TRAVEI DEPARTMENT (A division of Eastern United Trading (Pte Ltd) 161 162 People s Park Complea Ground Floor Singapore 1 Tel ***** ***** ***** *****4 Branch Shop 2182 words
-
Advertisement39 1974-03-18 3 FIIZMTMOCi SPECIALS FOR PERSONAL SHOPPERS FROM TODAY UNTILTHURSDAY OPEN EVERY DAY SUNDAY MONDAY-SATURDAY 800 AM-7-PM 9-AM-SPM FROM TODAY UNTIL THURSDAY SOUP OF THE DAY GRILLED VEAL STEAK 2 VEGETABLES, BREAD ROLLS BUTTER, FRUIT COCKTAIL A LA MODE COFFEE $4.1539 words
-
-
FOR YOUR PLEASURE AND BEHIND THE NEWS
-
Article, Illustration348 1974-03-18 4 JENNIFER SCHOON - By JENNIFER SCHOON Don't let the title the Mondial Ballet (currently performing at the Tropicana nightclub), deceive you into thinking that you're in for an evening of classical ballet or even a semi-classical production. Although the girls, eight of them, have had formal348 words
-
375 1974-03-18 4 Melbourne Herald The world wide hero famine was unforgettably dramatised at New York's Carnegie Hall last week. Maria Callas was back, and the night was an ovation of love as has not been seen in these parts since Judy Garland came back toMelbourne Herald - 375 words
-
Article, Illustration319 1974-03-18 4 MUSICORNER The singer in Musicorner Poser No. 27 was Peter Doyle. The winners of an LP and a poster each are: Miss Juliah Koh, Mr. Tan Peng Kiong, Miss SaUy Rodrigues, Mr. Ho Kuet Shiong and Miss Quek Wan Weu. The following win. a 45rpm disc319 words
-
268 1974-03-18 4 Jennifers diary OFFERING money, lettuce and beer may not be everybody's idea of responding to the welcome of a prancing "lion" but that is precisely what 240 passengers, mostly Australians, did when they arrived on board the liner Nieuw Holland. The liner on268 words
-
Article, Illustration442 1974-03-18 4 EDGAR KOH - CINEMA BY EDGAR KOH A WARM DECEMBER directed by Sidney Poitier, with Poitier, Esther Ander son and Yvette Curtis (Cathay: coming). Tear-Jerking, however artificial and underhand an exercise, is still a craft. In A Warm December. Sidney Poitier makes a thorough job of442 words
-
Article, Illustration1191 1974-03-18 4 B. Ronquillo - Marcos orders redevelopment of area SOUTH-EAST ASIA REPORT From B. Ronquillo DUM IDDiyrc rnlLffnNLS Upon the ruins of picturesque Jolo, the Muslim city that was burned to the ground In recent fighting between insurgents and government forces, will rise a new town likely1,191 words
-
Article598 1974-03-18 4 Ton That Ky - From Ton That Ky Reuter VIETNAM South Vietnam enmeshed in an economic crisis since withdrawal of United States forces, is about to establish its first securities market designed to boost foreign Investment and entice, local funds away from gold hoarding. Although the government issued aReuter - 598 words
-
-
Page 4 Advertisements
-
Advertisement170 1974-03-18 4 Australia is now manufacturing some of the world's most advanced equipment for the treatment and control of pollution in its many forms. Equipment for sewage treatment plants. Air pollution control systems. New methods for the treatment of water and waste-water. Filtration units for many applications. Atmospheric and ozone monitors. Portable170 words
-
Advertisement431 1974-03-18 4 U*E .TOURS JUMBO TOURS SIA 747 Hongkong Kowloon 8 davs 5995 Hongkong Bangkok 8 days $1050 30 3 8 4 10 4 12 4 15 4 17 4 4 5 18 5 1 6. 3 6 5 6 Hong* on.; Taiwan Hualem (Atishant 8 days $1295 Hongkong Japan Taiwan Hualein431 words
-
-
WORLD NEWS
-
Article132 1974-03-18 5 United Press International Ban Francisco, Monday—The first fatality of the streaking craze occurred early yesterday when a young man tore off his clothes aboard the former liner Queen Mary In Long Beach harbour, dashed along the sun deck and dived Into the water. Scuba diversUnited Press International - 132 words
-
Article41 1974-03-18 5 New Delhi, Monday. Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Mujibur Rahman wUI fly to Moscow tomorrow from Dacca for treatment. The Press Trust of India, quoting the Bangladesh National News Agency, did not specify the nature of Sheikh Mujib's ailment.41 words
-
Article369 1974-03-18 5 Five die in clashes Reuter New Delhi, Monday The focus of Indian student protest and violent clashes with police yesterday dramatically shifted to the eastern state of Bihar from the western state of Gujarat. All India Radio, reported that four stud ents died ofReuter - 369 words
-
Article152 1974-03-18 5 United Press International Addis Ababa, Monday About 3000 women workers marched to Emperor Halle Selassie's Jubilee Palace yesterday, demanding the same pay levels as men. Increased benefits and better working conditions. Riot police stopped the march at the palace entrance but a delegation wasUnited Press International - 152 words
-
Article, Illustration79 1974-03-18 5 Riding bicycles, hundreds of young Parisians gathered at the weekend on the Place de La Concorde, pr o t e s ting against the air pollution. During the huge traffic hours, the Place de La Con- corde Is one of the most polluted points of Paris.UPI radio picture - 79 words
-
153 1974-03-18 5 United Press International London. Monday—The father of Irish Republican Army (IRA) bombers Dolours and Marlon Price made a last-minute appeal yesterday for safe return of a stolen multimillion dollar vermeer painting threatened with fiery destruction last night. "I appeal to those who have theUnited Press International - 153 words
-
Article139 1974-03-18 5 United Press International Teheran, Monday Iranian authorities yesterday prohibited the flight crew of a burnedout Danish Caravelle airliner from leaving the country pending an investigation of Friday's fire that killed 15 people. The Sterling Airways' Jet airliner, carrying 92 passengers on a charter holiday fromUnited Press International - 139 words
-
198 1974-03-18 5 Reuter Lisbon, Monday.—The Portuguese people, long accustomed to tight censorship, read with astonishment yesterday full details of an abortive military revolt as the rightwing government acted to counter continuing unrest among dissatisfied young officers. An official spokesman said the country was calm after loyal troopsReuter - 198 words
-
176 1974-03-18 5 United Press International Bonn, Monday. The US and Britain both are trying to thrust Chancellor Willy Brandt Into the unwanted role of leading the European Community against France, government sources said yesterday. President Nixon's pub lic complaint last Friday about European hostility and his privateUnited Press International - 176 words
-
343 1974-03-18 5 United Press International Washington, Monday Admiral Noel Oayler, commander o£ US forces In the Pacific, said yesterday North Vietnam was "poised to go" on a large-scale offensive in the South. He said his men were also prepared to resume combat, if necessary, includingUnited Press International - 343 words
-
Article31 1974-03-18 5 Buenos Aires, Monday.—Gunmen shot dead a 50-year-old doctor active in the main opposition radical party in the latest violent Incident of Argentina's current political unrest, police sources said today.31 words
-
-
Page 5 Advertisements
-
Advertisement133 1974-03-18 5 £f.W i, r Fa your convenience-a Full Service Branch to serve all your banking needs... FAR EASTERN BANK LTD. Full Service Branch Another Full Service Branch at your service... providing you with a complete range of facilities to meet all your banking requirements, coupled with the same prompt and courteous133 words
-
-
OPINION
-
Article464 1974-03-18 6 There are no two ways about it. Singapore must have the trained highlyskilled labour to man the more sophisticated industries that it needs to attract to the country, or bust. Lacking natural resources, except manpower, Singapore's need to move into industries requiring higher technological skills464 words
-
'WHISPERS' by ISPY
-
Article48 1974-03-18 6 A church marriage counsellor recently came across an Interesting tangle. His advice to quarrelsome couple was: "Can't the two of you forgive and forget?" "That's the trouble," the wife said. "Every time he promises to stop looking at other women, I forgive and he forgets."48 words
-
Article68 1974-03-18 6 A colleague's four-year-old niece was arguing with a cousin over who had a more beautiful mother. After a long drawn out haggle of "Mine is!" "No, mine!" "My mummy!" "My mama!", the two little girls were pouting and flushed with indignation. Colleague's niece suddenly perked up and68 words
-
-
Article, Illustration1253 1974-03-18 6 Alex Josey - Hie centenary of the British writer Somerset Manrham hag Jnst pass ed and Alex Josey takes the ooeaslon to review the and his works. Maogham, oar columnist prints oat, based many of his stories on gossip and tales that he picked ip from his friends1,253 words
-
Letters
-
Article141 1974-03-18 6 During the evening peak period, I used to wait for a bus for more Uian half an hour. I also had to rush for it when the bus came. But for me now, there is no more waiting or rushing for a bus after office hours. After141 words
-
Article118 1974-03-18 6 YAP SOON HOE - YAP SOON HOE Secretary, Bus Services Reorganisation Committee, Singapore, 6. I refer to the letter by Sufferers (NN, 19.2.74). The revision of bus routes which was implemented on Feb. 3 was done after studies made by the Registry of Vehicles Mass Transit Study Unit and the Bus Services118 words
-
Article202 1974-03-18 6 TAN HUNG PHENG - TAN HUNG PHENG I refer to the letter by Jerry Goh (NN. 26.2.74). Concerning the recent bus fare revision, detailed reasons as to why the fare revision was necessary were given in the statement released by the Ministry of Communications on Feb. 20, and appeared in local202 words
-
Article205 1974-03-18 6 VINCENT LAI - VINCENT LAI Secretary. Singapore Cable Car (Pte.) Ltd., Singapore, 2. We thank Mr. Charlie Koh (NN, 7.3.74) for his comments on improving the cable car services. While every effort Is being made to ensure the smooth operation of the system and its supporting facilities, there are205 words
-
Article103 1974-03-18 6 YAP PEK HONG (Mrs - YAP PEK HONG (Mrs.) Sr. Public Relations Officer, Housing and Development Board, Singapore, 2. We refer to the letter by Anxious (NN, 7.3.74) regarding flve-room flats at Buc.na Vista Estate. The four blocks of flve-room flats at Buona Vista Estate are in varying advanced stages of103 words
-
-
956 1974-03-18 6 David B. Ottaway - By David B. Ottaway Washington Post After three tumultuous weeks in the political life of the 2.500-year-old Ethiopian empire, about the only thing one can say for certain is tt.at Emperor Haile Selassie still sits, albeit somewhat shakily on his throne. Never before haveWashington Post - 956 words
-
Article225 1974-03-18 6 ASAHI SHIMBUN - flWMLnl^EN^ EXCERPTS FROM EDITORIALS ASAHI SHIMBUN Former Japanese Army Lt. Hlroo Onoda Is coming back to his home country aboard a JAL plane. The flight will take only four hours. Why did he take a 30year detour although he was within such a short flying225 words
-
480 1974-03-18 6 Leon Daniel - From Leon Daniel United Press International World Bank experts predict that for the duration of India's recentlyannounced five-year plan this povertyridden nation will continue to be an international basket case. In a private report circulating here and In Washington, economists said that India willUnited Press International - 480 words
-
-
Page 6 Advertisements
-
Advertisement48 1974-03-18 6 WRITE TO THE EDITOR, NEW NATION, LOCKED BAG 15, GPO, SINGAPORE. 1. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR LETTERS to the Ed'tor w, II not be ed for publica tion unless they have the writers names and addresses Include. a pseu dorfyr"rf d you do not want your name published48 words
-
-
Page 6 Miscellaneous
-
SPECIAL FEATURE
-
Article, Illustration2229 1974-03-18 7 SONNY YAP - Day One of a chilling 3-part series on gangland A macabre story of sex and sin TRACING BLOODY HISTORY OF SECRET SOCIETIES BY SONNY YAP NEW NATION exposes the underworld today. Our three-part feature brings you face-to-face with gangsters whose stark confessions will make your blood boil at2,229 words
-
698 1974-03-18 7 X joined a secret society nearly two years ago. He was threatened with assault if he refused to join. One day he was nearly slashed to death during an outbreak of a gang war. The excruciating experience in hospital left his mouth bitter.698 words
-
-
Page 7 Advertisements
-
Advertisement185 1974-03-18 7 nirc-Kiiiiiiv Kii Chase away the typing blues. Bad carbon, bad ribbons, miserable results. Repetitive [L. Jpppi efforts, total waste. J I k i i Throw all these into I the wastepaper basket. Call the Tixo man. Put in new Tixo Galaxis supercarbon paper. Get 1 perfect smudgeproof copies. Use Tixo185 words
-
-
MOTORING
-
Article, Illustration1027 1974-03-18 8 Jim Watkins - Rice bowl of many people in the industry affected T MOTORING n Jim Watkins As expected by most of us, the figures released recently by the Motor Traders' Association show that sales in the month of January dived sharply following the imposition of1,027 words
-
Article, Illustration637 1974-03-18 8 Lee Chiu San - pMOTOR-CYCLEII Lee Chiu San Among dual purpose street/trail machines, the 125 c.c. class is the most popular, especially in the United States. The many American motor cycle magazines often run comparison tests, and recently I was invited to try the machine which came637 words
-
-
TREND
-
Article, Illustration339 1974-03-18 8 Dear Ros, I am thinning of leaving school to work and support the family. I am 14 and the eldest daughter in a family of four girls. At present my mother Is working as a washerwoman to support us but I don't like her to339 words
-
Article159 1974-03-18 8 Dear Ros, I am very troubled because I feel that I just cannot match up to my girlfriend. I have only completed my primary education whereas she has obtained a School Certificate. Moreover, I am working as a factory worker whereas she is an administrative officer, but159 words
-
232 1974-03-18 8 Dear Ros, I may be pregnant and I just don't know what to do. My steady boyfriend and I love each other deeply but because of certain problems, we cannot get married Immediately. We have both discussed my possible pregnancy and come to232 words
-
Article151 1974-03-18 8 Dear Ros, My boyfriend is very possessive and though I love him, I am still very young and want to date other boys. There is in fact a boy who is showing Interest in me and he is much more handsome than my boyfriend.151 words
-
Article310 1974-03-18 8 Dear Ros, I cannot relax and my nervous tension is so bad that sometimes I have difficulty breathing and my whole body trembles uncontrollably. It happens for example when I am called upr.n to answer a question in class. I feel so nervous and jittery. And though310 words
-
Article100 1974-03-18 8 Dear Ros, I have a dark complexion and my face is also rather oily. Can you tell me how to lighten my complexion and remove the excess oil so that makeup will stay on longer? EVE Dear Eve, Many girls want a tan to100 words
-
325 1974-03-18 8 Women have come a long way in the United States so far, in fact, that women are beginning to command higher beginning salaries than men in some fields. The 35 million women in the US labour force still earn on average 40 per cent325 words
-
Article61 1974-03-18 8 Dear Ros, Both my eyes are 6/9 though I am not wearing spectacles. Because of this I was turned down at the SADC Aircrew Selection Centre. How can I restore my eyes to perfect vision? HOPEFUL Dear Hopeful, Eye exercises may help you but it is best61 words
-
Article25 1974-03-18 8 Dear Miss X, Your family should consult a lawyer, he is the only one who can advise you about your brother.25 words
-
Article, Illustration201 1974-03-18 8 B.L. Khoo - B.L. Khoo Girls in their teens and early 20s may not be able to resist mini skirts for daytime wear irregardless of their bandy legs, knock knees or puppy fat thighs. But come nightfall and they will willingly drop their hems to alluring ankle lengths. Most201 words
-
-
Page 8 Advertisements
-
Advertisement101 1974-03-18 8 We are proud to participate in the AUSTRALIAN POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT DISPLAY at the Australian Trade Commissioner Showroom in Singapore Malaysia WITH BEST COMPLIMENTS INTERNATIONAL MARKETING PTY. LTD. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. For full technical information, prices availability, Consult*Sole Agent: C fit T FIBREGLASS INSULATION (PTE.) LTD., Rm 5601 sth Fl. Golden101 words
-
-
FINANCE
-
EUROPEAN SHARES SERVICE
-
Article500 1974-03-18 9 During relatively active trading, prices on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange slightly stabilised this week. After the Increase of the last two weeks a kind 0 f consolidation took place towards the end of the week, resulting In a mixed price pattern. As compared with the lowest point of 1973500 words
-
Article205 1974-03-18 9 In the Frankfurt share market, prices started to recover in the middle of the week as a result of a somewhat easier money market. Price improvements, however, remained within narrow ranges. Favourable reports from individual companies such as ABO, Hoechst Chemicals and the Utility Veba did not show material205 words
-
Article381 1974-03-18 9 The generally modest turnover on the Zurich market during the period under review gave evidence that the Investing public continues to adopt a wait-and-see attitude. Price changes were Insignificant. Plus signs predominated among industrials and finance companies whereas bank and Insurance stocks edged off slightly. Tight liquidity on the381 words
-
Article343 1974-03-18 9 London equity prices Improved slightly on the week following the Queen's speech at th» opening of Parliament, which did not indicate government moves as drastic as had been expected. However, with the threat of a severe budget on March 26 turnover remained low, the largest price movements were seen343 words
-
Article174 1974-03-18 9 The Paris stock market slipped back this week In all sectors, although overall the atmosphere was not excessively nervous. The social situation Is more tense and a great many strikes are disturbing business in many sectors. The future evolution of the current situation will effectively play a dominant role174 words
-
Article237 1974-03-18 9 The Italian stock exchange registered an irregular trend during this week: in fact the first session's US$O.6 loss was followed by rather undecided low uns and downs, but in the last session a certain improvement was recorded and the general stock index closed at around 77. At the beginning237 words
-
-
Article148 1974-03-18 9 Reuter Moscow, Monday. Soviet Foreign Trade Minister Mr. Nikolai Patolichev is expected to visit Britain in the next few weeks to sign a 10year co-operation agreement likely to help spur trade between the two countries, British officials said yesterday The agreement, covering economic, scientific, technological andReuter - 148 words
-
Article180 1974-03-18 9 OVERSEAS STOCK J Prices at 11.30 ajn. (AusfcDo ODta sua AOD 08 10 Allstate 10 13 Amad 03 J 04 Aurora 10 11 Do opts 001 01 Aust Ant 13 13 Bamboo 051 07 Beach 37 30 Bridge 16 17 Cleveland 47 40 Cosmos 001 01 Do ctg nil180 words
-
178 1974-03-18 9 A three-day pollution control equipment display will be held at the Australian High Commission, starting tomorrow. Among the products to be introduced is actizyme, a biological complex for treatment of organic waste. It is in a specially processed pellet and consists of a selected178 words
-
Article278 1974-03-18 9 Reuter London, Monday.—The 43-natlon International Cocoa Council agreed over the weekend that a revision of the price range fixed In the International Cocoa Agreement needed further consideration. The executive director of the International cocoa organisation Mr. Uriah Hackman. said after the council's second sessionReuter - 278 words
-
-
Page 9 Advertisements
-
Advertisement93 1974-03-18 9 Supplying this sendee are the Algemene ■«»»>; of Nederland N.V., the Commenbank of West Germany, the Union Bank of Switzerland, the Credit Lyonnals of France, Banco di Soma of Italy, and the Lloyds and Bolsa International Banh Ltd., of London. Bonndap of European stock markets for the week ending Mar93 words
-
Advertisement348 1974-03-18 9 Air pollution problems? K ■iVc for you! I With our vast experience, highlighted by a proven record of controlling air pollution in Australia Clyde Asia is on the spot to help you solve your Air Pollution problems. HE And from our Regional office we are now able to offer the348 words
-
-
SPORTS
-
Article940 1974-03-18 10 PERCY SENEVIRATNE - He's on way back to S'pore side By PERCY SENEVIRATNE Former Singapore opener Henry Scully was again in a scoring mood yesterday registering a delightful 61 for Indian Association against Singapore Chinese Recreation Club in the SCA Senior League tournament. He hit 36 not out In940 words
-
Article208 1974-03-18 10 Tokyo, Monday —An eight-man British team defeated a Japanese side by 27 points to 21 to win the first three-day professional golf tournament between the two countries at Kobe yesterday. The team event was scored under a system of two points for a medal play win208 words
-
Article, Illustration33 1974-03-18 10 Picture by Nik Kasmani.Picture; by Nik Kasmani. - 33 words
-
Article36 1974-03-18 10 Seoul. Monday South Korean Yum Dong Oyun yesterday captured the Oriental Junior featherweight boxing title with an unanimous decision over champion Chang Kyu Chul, also of South Korea, In a 12-round bout at Pusan.36 words
-
Article, Illustration445 1974-03-18 11 Gallant Son led Into the straight, with Scalpel moving up third. Domestic Blend closed In Gallant Son was beaten a furlong out. Scalcel hit the front and ran on strongly to win by a length from Domestic Slend. Midas Touch finished third.445 words
-
Article200 1974-03-18 11 London. Monday—Jacky Ickx of Belgium yesterday won the first European Formula One motor race of 1974 and proved again that he is the fastest wet-weather driver in the world. Racing on a treacherous rain-soaked Brands Hatch circuit against the cream of Grand Prix drivers. the200 words
-
Article118 1974-03-18 11 Cologne, Monday. Olympic champions West Germany looked unimpressive when they were restricted to a 1-0 win over Wales in their international hockey match at Wuppcrtal. The West Germans, fielding five of the team which won the 1972 Olympic crown in Munich, were often troubled on118 words
-
Article64 1974-03-18 11 East Berlin, Monday.— Fifteen-year-old Ulrike Taubert scored a major upset at the East German Indoor swimming championships when she beat World champion Andrea Huebner and silver medallist Kornella Ender in the 200 metres women's individual medley at Rostock last night. Ulrlke touched home in 2:19.79 to beat64 words
-
Article417 1974-03-18 11 He hits another 100 Georgetown, Monday. Roy Fredericks scored his second hundred of the match as Gwyana frustrated MCC's hopes of their first tour win at Bourda yesterday. The little opening batsman, batting at No. 4 in this match, followed his 112 in the first innings with417 words
-
Article44 1974-03-18 11 Manila, Monday—Defending champions Philippines won their second successive game when they beat Singapore 5-1 In the men's section of the Asian soUball championships here daySingapore also suffered losses in the women's section, going down to Taiwan 12-2 and then 18-0 to Philippines.44 words
-
Article806 1974-03-18 11 Newcomer Purple Destiny worth following rPOSi SCRIPT) by scrutineer! > Top trainer Ivan Allan dominated the Bukit Tim ah races over the weekend, sending out eight winners, three run-ners-up, and a third And Aiian capped a great weekend by winning the $40,000 Singapore Derby806 words
-
Article459 1974-03-18 11 Eric Cooper - SQUASH by Eric Cooper Entries for the InterClub League championships have shown very good response at the lower levels but are rather disappointing in the premier grade, which will in future be called Division I. A total of 40 teams have entered an increase of eight459 words
-
-
Page 10 Advertisements
-
Advertisement510 1974-03-18 10 7 TINO-A-LINO-TANO Orvnge Ice In a sea of Raspberries and Marshmallows Lemon Ice drenched with Raspberry Juice and Whipped Cream and Pecans everywhere. At Moby Dick 24-hour Orchid Inn, 214 Dunearn Road DINE/ DANCE AND ROMANCE to the 'Sounds of Hawaii' at Aloha Rhu Hawaiian Village The Weal Seaside Rendezvous.510 words
-
Advertisement194 1974-03-18 10 KUANTAS (PTC) LIMITED. Hire purchase, wholesale and rental: television, refrigerators, alrcondltloners, borne appliances. Also available. Day and night repair L servicing. Tel: *****1/ *****2 SPECIALIST IM UNOERTAKINQ all kinds of iron-work, plumberlng, flooring (marble, mosaic, parquet, wall tiling, china terrazzo. vinyl tiles etc) painting Contact Hoon Hock Construction 178. Ylo194 words
-
Advertisement506 1974-03-18 10 222 New Prosperity Electrical (Private) UmNed, TV WASHING MACHINE RENTAL. PROMPT SERVICE WITHOUT DEPOSIT. Special Discount for Cash Payment. Easy Hire Purchase Terms for HI-FI Stereo, radio, radiograms, tape recorder, transistor, records, etc. 351, Bedok Road Tel: 410+64 Branch 307, Shaw Centre (*****2). PAINTING, RENOVATIONS, CARPETING, electrical, plumbing or any506 words
-
Advertisement425 1974-03-18 10 lii'lil" RAMON A attractive and weU trained lady b r trainee i»uj "T v_ gentlemen grooming In eo*jr and peaceful atmo«)here. Cavenagh Road, S'pore (Special rate). ANY PROBLEMS In vacating lands quarters? Contact, K. 8.8. Enterprise, Tel: *****1 DIST. 10 2-STOREY CONNER TENRACEB, shophouses and detached bungalows at Henry Park,425 words
-
Advertisement301 1974-03-18 10 TIME 13 MONEY!! Are you Buying or Selling Your Car. repairs or servicing? Why not entrust your motoring problems to us. We offer you expert services at minimum charges. Contact Frankie or Kaswan. Automobile Engineering Works. 550 A. Havelock Road. S'pore 3. Tel: *****/ ***** IMMACULATE 1071 2.3 litre automatic,301 words
-
Advertisement392 1974-03-18 10 aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa has the following vacancies for their new RESTAURANT/NIGHT CLUB 1 Restaurant Manager (Male) 1 Supervisor (Male) 2 Captains (Male) 4 Assistant Captains (Male) 3 Hostesses 3 Waiters 18 Waitresses 2 Bartenders (Male) 3 Assistant Bartenders (Male) 3 Cashiers (Female) 1 Purchasing Clerk (Male) 1 Storekeeper (Male) 9 General Cleaners392 words
-
-
Page 11 Advertisements
-
Advertisement80 1974-03-18 11 Special Announcement For Golfers! Sportsmen! MICHAEL KM ©TENS CCLE CENTRE 'to* *fc Mike's Golf Centre Tanglin Shopping Cen He stocks a ccjmpfete ra i golf ing equipment. CI bags, shoes you name All the best Pi n-Seeker. Spaldirfg WHson. Power-£i Titlist. jJni Ro l V V V •i. W m,80 words
-
Advertisement185 1974-03-18 11 '"■'j S -X I «-7! -vY ~j>V< ■nr?- Polfti I £r r®* f i > Jet direct to Sydney, and on to Auckland and the Magnificent, Unerowded Pacific Our DC-10 is a plane which captures the spacious spirit of the South Pacific. It carries 247 people in supreme comfort. There185 words
-
-
Article, Illustration79 1974-03-18 12 At 18, sweet Esther Seet has enjoyed most of the things teenagers would love to do such as swimming, bowling and playing softball and badminton. She has now set her heart on travelling in order to see and experience new things. "I want to break out of79 words
-
Article146 1974-03-18 12 TODAY is Monday, March 18, the 77th day of 1974 with 288 to follow. THE MOON ix approaching its new phase. THE MORNING 8TAK8 an Mercury. Venus and Jupiter. THE EVENING STARS are Man and Saturn. Those born on this date are under the sign of Pisces. G rover146 words
-
Article40 1974-03-18 12 AH FOOK: Do you think Wilson will stay in power for long? MEI UN: I think so. With his latest reported deal with the Trades Union Congress, he should have no problem staying on for another six months.40 words
-
Page 12 Advertisements
-
Advertisement65 1974-03-18 12 ROCCO" Imports quality furniture and fittings RCCCO FROM EUROPE AND SCANDINAVIA RQCCQ C fOft LiViflG AOOttS ROCCO Tor Dining Ttoorns ROCCO FOR ioinus RCCCO" h i Cffices RCCCO" F OSi STUI/J £3 UEUZ ROCCO 0 flow the b«st i n home* fuunishings RCCCO" so $011% LIFC SStjLG Tomorrow's refrigerator for65 words
-
Advertisement180 1974-03-18 12 3 fflBH TAKE A LOOK AT FRIGAST 30 YEARS UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTEE A Every piece of Cheri Cutlery is beautifully shaped for practical use. Designed by the prominent Danish sculptor Henning Seidelin with loving care. Cheri is the most beautiful silver plate you can find, with the additional distinction of Frigast180 words
-
-
Page 12 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous950 1974-03-18 12 SINGAPORE 5 3.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by SIRUVAR POONGA A locally produced show to cater for young children (T) Ul DIARY OP EVENTS <T) US LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDODBEO THING Daytime serial on the trials and tribulations of three families in San Francisco 3.50 ISAI AMUTHAM Indian classical music950 words
-
Miscellaneous2049 1974-03-18 12 BACK PAGE L« TOUR LUCKY STARS IF irs YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are a tenacious, concentrated Individual who finds It difficult to relax, to put cares and worries out of mind for any period long enough to be truly restful. Gifted with extraordinary energy, you have no problem workTOMORROW...2,049 words
-