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Title Section22 1974-04-04 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Thursday evening, April 4, 1974 No. 990 Price 20 cents M.C. (P) 20/74 NE^mTION SINGAPORE THURSDAY, APRIL 4. 197422 words
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Article, Illustration617 1974-04-04 1 President's decision comes after tax department report says he owes money for four years—but no fraud Reuter Washington, Thursday President Nixon said last night that he will pay U*****,787 (about $1,082,000) which the Internal Revenue Service said he owes in backReuter - 617 words
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Article58 1974-04-04 1 The body of an unidentified Chinese woman was found floating in the Macßitchie Reservoir at noon yesterday. The woman, aged about 20 is sft 3in tall, slim built, with shoulder length hair. She was clad in an orange blouse, dark slacks and slippers. A gold ring58 words
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Article351 1974-04-04 1 Park gets tough Reuter Seoul, Thursday South Korean President Park ChungHee has charged an underground student group with an attempt to stage a communist advocated revolution and issued a decree ordering the death penalty for them. The stern presidential action last night followed eruption ofReuter - 351 words
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Article38 1974-04-04 1 Give your child a treat by reading New Nation's page for the young with him. It appears every Thursday and ensures fun-time for both children and parents because it is at once informative and entertaining.38 words
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Article25 1974-04-04 1 Chicago, Thursday Tornadoes swept across five central US states today, killing at least 45 people, injuring 50 and causing widespread damage.25 words
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Article90 1974-04-04 1 Canberra, Thursday. Prime Minister Mr. Gough Whitlam told Parliament yesterday that the government would not allow any additional foreign military installations to be built in Australia. "We do not favour the extension or prolongation of the existing ones. Nor is there any prospect of having installations90 words
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Article, Illustration68 1974-04-04 1 No wonder Jack Lemmon is so happy (above). He has Just been awarded the Oscar for being the top actor of the year for his portrayal of a disheartened businessman in Save The Tiger. In fact it was a day of double Joy for Jack heUPI radio picture - 68 words
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Article188 1974-04-04 1 Orvilliers, Thursday President Pompidou will be buried today in the simple country churchyard of this village 50 kilometres (31 miles) of west of Paris under a plain stone bearing only his name and the dates of his birth and death. The late president, who is to be188 words
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Article185 1974-04-04 1 Douglas Chan - By Douglas Chan Police are investigating an attempt to "sabotage" a turbo generator at the Jurong Power Station. The attempt on the 120 megawatt turbo generator, which is nearing completion, was detected last week by officials of a contracting firm undertaking work for the PUB. The185 words
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Article, Illustration336 1974-04-04 1 Sadat: Russia broke a pledge Reuter Cairo, Thursday President Anwar Sadat last night said he expelled Soviet military experts in July, 1972, because Moscow failed to keep its promises on arms deliveries to Egypt. He told an audience of students in Alexandria that after thisReuter - 336 words
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Article76 1974-04-04 1 The Stock Exchange cvf Singapore was relatively quiet this morning. Trading was selective. BUSINESS DONE: Boustead (1) 4.88. KJ3. Levingston (1) 2.15. F. Merlin (1) 1.56. San Holdings (1) 0.74*. F.E. Hotels (1) 0.94. U.OB. (6) 4.24, (8) 4.26. S. Darby (11) 4.28. D.B.S. (4) 2.90. M.76 words
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Article25 1974-04-04 1 Customs officers last night seized nine kilogrammes c«f contraband cigarettes In a raid on a Slngapore-Johore express bus at the Woodlands checkpoint.25 words
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Article27 1974-04-04 1 A pedestrian, Mr. Low Lai Slow, 80, was killed after he was knocked down by a scooter, at Paya Lebar Way at 8 a.m. yesterday.27 words
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Article13 1974-04-04 1 Police reported 89 accidents yesterday. Two were serious and one fatal.13 words
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436 1974-04-04 1 Hoffi is new defence chief Reuter Tel Aviv, Thursday The Israeli army yesterday announced a wholesale reshuffle of senior military posts following an official report blaming intelligence failings for I s r a e l's errors in the October Middle East war. Premier GoldaReuter - 436 words
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Article82 1974-04-04 1 Police have arrested 10 "fighters" of two secret society groups In the last four days In the current blitz on gangsters. On Monday, four members of the Goh Sek Big triad society were picked up by the Joo Chlat police in the Circuit Road area The following82 words
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Miscellaneous12 1974-04-04 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook today from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.—lsolated showers.12 words
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131 1974-04-04 2 Kuala Lumpur, Thursday Parents and students have been warned against shady operators who offer special concessions to Malaysian school children lor tours of neighbouring Thailand. A headmistress who accompanied her pupils on one recent organised tour said her pupils were charged between M*Bo and131 words
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Article28 1974-04-04 2 The National Productivity Board will hold a course on Low Cost Automation Techniques for Improved Productivity at its Jurong premises from April 22 to May 14.28 words
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Article28 1974-04-04 2 The Department of Extramural Studies of the University of Singapore will organise a course on Production Management at its Nissen Hut 10A from Monday at 7.30 pjn.28 words
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145 1974-04-04 2 Kuala Lumpur, Thursday The operator controlled telex system between Malaysia and Singapore will soon be upgraded to a semiautomatic service. This will speed up services between the two countries, deputy Direc-tor-General of Telecoms Haji Hassan Abdul Wahab, said in a statement. The telex145 words
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Article46 1974-04-04 2 The 50-strong choir of the SAF Reservists' Association will present a grand choral concert at the Conference Hall, Shenton Way, on April 5 at 8 p.m. Tickets at $1 and $2 are available at the Popular Book Store and the association, tel *****.46 words
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Article179 1974-04-04 2 Johore Baru, Thursday —The RIMV is conducting strict checks on Malaysians using Singa-pore-registered cars in this country, the RIMV chief here. Mr. A. Arokiasamy, said yesterday. He was commenting on the distribution of circulars to non-citizens, including permanent residents, who have passes to stay in179 words
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Article289 1974-04-04 2 Officers are asked to account for them Officers in charge of the National Cadet Corps units in several schools have been asked to account for some missing uniforms. This move is a followup to an appeal made last year to return all outstanding items. "In289 words
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Article46 1974-04-04 2 Muslims in Singapore will hold a three-day celebration to mark Prophet Muhammad's birthday, with prayers, lectures and debates beginning from tomorrow. The programmes will be held at the Sultan Mosque in North Bridge Road and at the Muslim Missionary Society in Lorong 12, Geylang.46 words
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Article32 1974-04-04 2 The Chinese Young Men's Christian Association will hold karate classes for children between five and 16 years at their premises in Palmer Road at the end of this month.32 words
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Article358 1974-04-04 2 Curbs on travellers spark new fear The number of Japanese visitors to Singapore is expected to drop substantially in the coming months following new curbs imposed on travellers in Japan. The Japanese, the second largest group of visitors, are allowed to spend only a358 words
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Article48 1974-04-04 2 Professor Lim Chong Yah, professor of Economics, University of Singapore has been re-elect-ed president of the Economic Societv. Vice-presidents are Dr. Lee Soo Ann, Mr. Tan Chok Kian and Dr. David Chew Chin Eng. The treasurer Is Miss Ow Chwee Huay and secretary, Dr. John Wong.48 words
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Article51 1974-04-04 2 The Chinese Young Men's Christian Association will held a 10sesoion canoeing course for teenagers between 14-20 years at Ponggol Point from Saturday. Classes will be held from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and from 10.30 a.m. to 1 ptn. cn Sundays. Participants must be good51 words
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Article, Illustration176 1974-04-04 2 A bungalow at Tanglin Road, formerly occupied by the Science Council of Singapore, is being modified into a new post office. The staff of the existing Tanglin Post Office, which is just opposite the new bungalow, will move into their new premises when work is completed176 words
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Article205 1974-04-04 2 More than 200 organisations in Singapore made use of computers regularly last year, according to a survey. Since 1970, an average of eight new computers have been installed each year. This is 3.74 times higher than the average of two per year during the period205 words
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Article142 1974-04-04 2 Complaints by traders Several trade associations have complained against the services provided by Port of Singapore Authority. In their complaints, lodged through the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, they said that in recent months the loading and discharging services of the PSA left "much to be desired." Some142 words
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Article24 1974-04-04 2 The YWCA of Singapore will celebrate its 99th birthday with a buffet dinner at the Hilton Ballroom on April 26 at 8 p.m.24 words
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Article21 1974-04-04 2 The YMCA of Singapore will conduct a magic course for beginners by Mr. Tan Bah Chee from April 14.21 words
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Article114 1974-04-04 2 The following candidates who sat for the examination for the Master of Science in Public Health and the Master of Science in Occupational Medicine, were successful: Dr. Aw Tar Ching, Dr. Buu Chau. Dr. Emmanuel Shanta Christina, Dr. Winston Ee Kwong Hong, Dr. Goh Kee114 words
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Article399 1974-04-04 2 The following candidates have passed the Third Year Examination for the degree of Bachelor of Laws held recently: Annamalay, shanti Kumarl (Miss), Aziz bin Tayabali, Balasundram. Kanagaratnam, Barker, Carla Jacqueline (Miss), Bavler, Stella (Miss), Bhalla. Bhuplnder Kaur (Miss), Boey Lai Kuan (Miss), Chin June Ling (Miss).399 words
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Article103 1974-04-04 2 Local magicians have been invited to attend the German Magic Convention to be held in Germany next year. The invitation was extended by Mr. Werner Hornung, one of Germany's top magicians, who visited Singapore last week. Mr. Jimmy Choo, vicepresident of the Singapore Ring 115, disclosed103 words
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Advertisement224 1974-04-04 3 lb Greece and the world in a big new way. Two747f lights to Athens every week. Olympic Airways' new 747-2008 Jumbo Jet offers you a faster Singapore-to-Athens service, because it makes only one stop in Kuwait. And that's not all. This new aircraft is also the most advanced jet in224 words
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FOR YOUR PLEASURE
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Article, Illustration414 1974-04-04 4 Jennifer Schoon - She still has doubts over choice of job By Jennifer Schoon Even while studying ballet, Miss Jean Nuckley had no aspirations of becoming a prima ballerina, or even of getting onto the stage. In fact, until her midteens. Miss Nuckley had decided upon414 words
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Article, Illustration499 1974-04-04 4 Violet Oon - He will give four shows here By Violet Oon One would think that losing two front teeth and the middle finger of a left hand does, not produce the ideal conditions for the making of a great Jazz musician. But Acker Bilk believes that499 words
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Article, Illustration267 1974-04-04 4 Jennifer's diary MR. ERNEST HUBER, Sous Chef with the Singapore Hilton, was recently presented with a fiveyear service pin to commemorate his sixth year with the Hilton International Company. At the early age of 15, Ernest was already working his way up in the267 words
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Article, Illustration330 1974-04-04 4 MQSKSftHEfI The name of the band in Muslcorner Poser No. 40 was Shocking Blue. The following win an LP and a poster each: Mr. Gordon Yeo, Mr. Heng Gee Gwan, Mr. Wes Low Eng Soon, Mr. Ng Kim Buan and Mr. Chiang Lim Hoe. The winners of330 words
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Article444 1974-04-04 4 SEE FOON - r^ EATING OUT with SEE FOON Standing on the corner, watching all the girls go by. Strains of that catchy evergreen flit through my mind as I sit in the plush comfort of Cafe Vienna, watching (in my case), all the boys go by. People-watching444 words
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Miscellaneous653 1974-04-04 4 AT THE CINEMA with EDGAR KOH THE TEN COMMANDMENTS: The story of .Moses exploited Into a spectacle In supercinerama, stereophonic sound and 70mm by Cecil B. DeMllle. Staged with a showman's flair, the Exodus and the parting and closing of the Red Sea are a treat to watch. Golden: 3.15,653 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article626 1974-04-04 5 Sequel to new fighting near capital UPI, Reuter Saigon, Thursday South Vietnamese officers have put troops in the centre of the country on full alert following a surge of new fighting north and north-west of the capital, sources said yesterday. The alert extended to troopsUPI, Reuter - 626 words
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135 1974-04-04 5 Reuter London, Thursday—An official inquiry committee has urged tough action to curb abuses of Britain's liberal abortion laws. The committee, headed by Britain's first woman High Court judge. Dame Elizabeth Kathleen Lane, said abortion agencies should be banned from advertising abroad. Foreign women,Reuter - 135 words
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Article70 1974-04-04 5 Svdney, Thursdav "Lmerican entertainer Elvis Pres'.ey has turned down a US$l million ($2.5 million) offer by an Australian promoter for two shows. The Sydney newsoaper, th e Daily Telegraph, quoted a spokesman for the promoter. Bob Pritchard as saying the reply from Presley's agent70 words
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Article27 1974-04-04 5 Hong Kong, Thursday A five-member Australian trade delegation led by Mr. D. H. McKay, Secretary of the Department of Overseas Trade, has arrived in Peking.27 words
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Article305 1974-04-04 5 Reuter Washington, Thursday The House of Representatives Armed Services Committee yesterday said the US should build a controversial base in the Indian Ocean to boost its influence and air and sea power in the area. The committee recommendation was in a report toReuter - 305 words
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Article, Illustration332 1974-04-04 5 Reuter Washington, Thursday The Federal Bureau of Investigation asked permission to wiretap Israeli Foreign Minister Mr. Abba Eban when he visited the United States several years ago, former Attorney General Ramsey Clark told Senate Investigators yesterday. Mr. Clark, who was Attorney General duringReuter - 332 words
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Article24 1974-04-04 5 Dacca, Thursday Bangladesh is to return property to people who left the countrv before 1969 on being branded by Pakistan as enemies.24 words
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Article300 1974-04-04 5 China would react strongly' Washington, Thursday. Mr. Robert Ingersou. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia, said yesterday that if Japan ever showed signs of "returning to an earlier militarism, tensions would rise throughout Asia, countries would arm and China in particular would react300 words
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Article26 1974-04-04 5 Tokyo, Thursday Police said today that they arrested a man who disguised himself as a woman, entered a women's toilet and stole a handbag.26 words
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244 1974-04-04 5 Reuter London, Thursday. Britain's new Labour Government yesterday announced support for preparatory work on a English Channel rail tunnel linking England and France but kept open its options on a final go ahead for the project. Environment Secretary Mr. Anthony Crosland promised parliament heReuter - 244 words
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214 1974-04-04 5 Reuter Brussels, Thursday NATO celebrates its 25th anniversary today in a sad and sorry ceremony bereft of the pomp and circumstance that has marked other key milestones in the alliance's history. Instead of ministers of the 15-member nations, and perhaps also PresidentReuter - 214 words
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Article25 1974-04-04 5 London, Thursday. Secretary for Trade Mr. Peter Shore yesterday ordered a preliminary Inquiry into the machinery failure aboard the liner Queen Elizabeth Two.25 words
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219 1974-04-04 5 United Press International San Francisco, Thursday. Patricia Hearst said in a stunning tape recorded broadcast yesterday that she had joined the Symbionese Liberation Army and had chosen to remain with the terrorist band that kidnapped her 58 days ago. The 20-year-old girl's mother, Mrs.United Press International - 219 words
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Miscellaneous278 1974-04-04 5 NEW NATION CROSSWORD I I HUB 9 Trifled (with). 10 Cut. 11 Be romantic: Phrase. 12 Type of type: Abbr. 13 Art movement. 18 Got too big for. 22 Seaport in Natal. 24 Univ. degrees. 25 Ancient chariot 26 Light wood. 27 Truncheons. 29 Stowed away. 31 Prophets. 32 School278 words
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OPINION
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507 1974-04-04 6 Public reaction to restrictions on cigarette smoking too often lean heavily towards the negative. The smoker gets nervous and Irritated and continues smoking. The non-smoker Is glad that he can get that extra breath of fresh air in the cinema, the bus, the elevator507 words
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Article127 1974-04-04 6 'WHISPERS' by ISPY The sky Is still blue, the air still unpolluted and the frangipanls are as fragrant as they were In the days of Kipling and Coward. You can still play croquet on the lawn or watch a whiteflannelled eleven take the field. But most127 words
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Article, Illustration777 1974-04-04 6 Jack Foisie - By Jack Foisie Los Angeles Times in Bangkok In earlier years the expression of nationalism of a developing nation in Asia was to possess its own commercial airline. The newest status symbol is to have its own weapons factory. InLos Angeles Times - 777 words
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821 1974-04-04 6 Dennis Duggan - From Dennis Duggan Los Angeles Times Lloyd's of London has the US insurance industry up in arms over what the Americans regard as a brazen British attempt to capitalise on the rash of kidnappings that began when Patricia Hearst was abducted early lastLos Angeles Times - 821 words
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Article568 1974-04-04 6 VOICE OF THE PRESS What other newspapers are saying: CONFISCATION IS NO SOLUTION. How far the special reserved bus lanes Introduced only- recently by the Ministry of Communications have influenced the movement of buses and other vehicles on the road, is too early to fully assess568 words
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Article, Illustration1052 1974-04-04 6 Pakir Singh - Television, laments Fakir Slnxh. has become a curse. It has so oar lives that too many people have bo ft**- far anything else It Is no longer fan ning visiting, for instance, because more often than not the hast is preoccupied with his favourite1,052 words
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Article, Illustration2847 1974-04-04 7 PAKIR SINGH - Making of the Modern Singaporean A humble start clouded with uncertainty By PAKIR SINGH Singapore's police force was slow to start. But the island did not immediately become a haven for thugs though there were riots and fights. Towards the late 1820s and the early 1830s the2,847 words
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FOR THE YOUNG AND BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration496 1974-04-04 8 Jessica Vye wants to grow up her way. She is intelligent and sensitive. But she Is also determined to be a writer. And she Is talented though she has to fight the confining world of a girl's day school and put up with496 words
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Article, Illustration298 1974-04-04 8 Nature corner Basically there are two species of elephants: the African Elephant (the largest living land mammal) and the Indian Elephant. The Indian elephant Is found mostly south of the Sahara In Africa although many of Its kind have been exterminated. It is a huge animal.298 words
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Article743 1974-04-04 8 Edmond Khleif - ASIAN DIARY Little excitement over Golan clashes MIDDLE EAST From Edmond Khleif "Hit them, hit them, you soldiers of Syria," a barber shouted from his shop doorway here the other day as the artillery thundered in the distance. "May Allah grant you victory." Most people743 words
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715 1974-04-04 8 Robert Elegant - VIETNAM From Robert Elegant Los Angeles Times Tension between the Vietnamese communists and their Cambodian allies has recently erupted into armed skirmishing, authoritative sources report. As a result, one Viet Cong division has been reduced to near impotence, cut down fromLos Angeles Times - 715 words
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Article, Illustration503 1974-04-04 8 An Egyptian proverb says: "Time laughs at everything, but the pyramids laugh at time." It means that while time has the power to destroy everything, the pyramids have survived. After 50 centuries they still stand firm and .ire one of the lasting achievements of ancient503 words
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Article, Illustration331 1974-04-04 8 The great conquerors Hannibal was one of the great generals of all time who with his army of Carthaginians took on the might of Rome. When he was nine his father made him take an oath that he would always hate the331 words
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1090 1974-04-04 8 Fred H. Marks - FACTIONALISM PROBLEM OF BURMESE REBELS BURMA From Fred H. Marks United Press International A single rifle shot echoed through the jungles of Eastern Burma. Col. Shwe Seing, a rebel leader, paused briefly and resumed his conversation. "We have increased in number and we are stronger," said Shwe Seing, 49, aUnited Press International - 1,090 words
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Miscellaneous133 1974-04-04 8 Try to answer the following questions. The answers are given at the end of the list. m 1. What does HDB stand for? 2. What was the old name of the Police Academy? 3. Who Is the Commissioner of Police? 4. What Is the new name of Hotel Malaysia? 5.133 words
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TREND
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Article, Illustration369 1974-04-04 9 Angela Loke - JUNO ON THE JOB By Angela Loke Any one who "detests drawing, except stralghtllnes" must already strike you as an unusual person—but if her name happens to be Juno, then the impression will appear even more so. Juno Ding,369 words
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Article425 1974-04-04 9 Violet Oon - TALKING 1 SHOP By Violet Oon Everytime I meet a newly-m a r r i e d couple, I hear the moan: "We've got the most horrible wedding presents and think of all the money wasted on buying them. Now we don't know what to do425 words
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119 1974-04-04 9 Valery Perry of London is not very happy about her sister Jean being pregnant because she is having labour pains and morning sickness. Doctors say it Is a case of "phantom pregnancy." "I know I'm not pregnant because I was sterilised three years ago119 words
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FINANCE
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324 1974-04-04 9 Washington Pst Washington, Thursday. Rapidly rising foreign oil prices reduced the nation's balance of trade surplus to U*****.1 million (1533 million) in February, only a third as large as the surplus of 643.8 million ($l6OB million) recorded in January. The Commerce Department reported thatWashington Pst - 324 words
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Article32 1974-04-04 9 Paris, Thursday Economic difficulties have not diminished the British taste for champagne and Britain last year bought 10.3 million bottles of the bubbly wine far ahead of any other nation.32 words
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418 1974-04-04 9 Reuter, UPI Washington, Thursday United States tjade officials yesterday welcomed the nine European Common Market countries' decision to offer additional concession to the US to break the deadlock in bilateral trade negotiations. President Nixon's deputy special representative for trade negotiations, Mr.Reuter, UPI - 418 words
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OVERSEAS STOCK EXCHANGE PRICES
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Article562 1974-04-04 9 Prices closed strong yesterday on the New York Stock Exchange, reversing a downward trend of the two previous sessions. There was nothing from Washington to encourage investors but brokers and analysts seemed encouraged by a published report which said a rash of increased corporate dividends could possibly be562 words
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Article40 1974-04-04 9 The average Dow Jones rar.ge of stocks on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday were: 30 Industrials 848.95 tup 11.42), 20 transport ***** (up 2 28), IS utilities 89.76 (up 0.10), and 65 stocks 268.11 (up 3 03).40 words
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Article232 1974-04-04 9 Prices at 11.30 a.m. (Auitralian time): Aberleen susp. Do opts susp. AOD 08 07 Allstate 12 U Amad 04 04*4 Aurora 12 12 Do opts 01 00% Aust Ant 12 11 Bamboo 05 07 Beach 37 32 Bounty susp. Bridge 16 16 Cleveland 45 46 Cosmos 01% 01 Do232 words
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Article344 1974-04-04 9 Lacking buying orders, the stock prices on the Tokyo Stock Exchange drifted lower again on small lot selling. In the morning session, wait and see attitude arising from lack of buying orders prevailed in the market dampening giant capital firms and blue chips. At the outset, buying was concentrated344 words
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Article81 1974-04-04 9 This service comes from the Union Bank of Switzerland. Closing prices (in francs) on the Zlirich Stock Exchange yesterday: UBS 344C —10 SBC 3000 Credit Suisse 2950 —20 Swissair B. 522 Swiss Relnsur. 2065 15 Winterthur B. 1790 —30 J uvena B. 1930 —20 Nestle B. 3640 —60 Intel81 words
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Article54 1974-04-04 9 Reuter Paris, Thursday—There were no share quotations on the Paris Stock Exchange yesterday because of a meeting of exchange employees to discuss action to back up pay demands. Trading resumed on Tuesday after being halted by a meeting last Thursday, by a ballot for strike action tomorrow and byReuter - 54 words
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Article, Illustration199 1974-04-04 9 Persistent selling on the share market yesterday wiped out the price advances made on Monday and Tuesday. Trading started off cautiously, with sellers dominating the scene even before the first trading session was out. Market leaders were among the first to fall under the bearish onslaught. Haw Par,199 words
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Article90 1974-04-04 9 Singapore's trade mission to the Middle East has been tentatively scheduled from May 11 to 26. The West Asian Trade Survey Mission will comprise representatives from the Finance Ministry and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the five chambers of commerce (Chinese, Malay, Indian, Pakistani and Inter- national),90 words
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Article69 1974-04-04 9 Mr. Perry Phye Song Chye, assistant marketing manager of Inter-ocean-EAC Agencies Pte. Ltd., will leave on April 12 for a month-long study tour of Europe. He will be among the first four executives from shipping agents in the Far East to participate in the Scan Dutch69 words
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Article249 1974-04-04 9 Mr. Terence Kanagarajah, 47, and Mr. Han Swan Kie, 52, have been appointed directors of Tractors Singapore Limited, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tractors Malaysia. Mr. Kanagarajah is a graduate of Perth Technical College and a senior Associate of the Australian Society of Accountants. He is a registered249 words
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Article516 1974-04-04 10 Treasured 'double' within sight after 3-1 win London, Thursday Liverpool took a giant step towards English soccer's treasured Cup and League "double" last night when they beat Leicester 3-1 in an FA Cup semi-final replay. The final at Wembley on May 4, against Newcastle United, will516 words
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287 1974-04-04 10 LKA There were bitter struggles In the second round of the inter-school chess team championship, played yesterday, as teams fought to Sallfy for Group A In e finals. The 28 teams In the Secondary Boys section (Dr. Jimmy Sng challenge Shield) are divided Into sevenLKA - 287 words
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Article81 1974-04-04 10 Steven Poon won the Seletar Golf Club "A" division medal with a nett score of 64 to win by two strokes from Patrick Ooh and J. Watts. Patrick was the runner-up on countback. The "B" division medal went to P.H. Seah on countback from R.R. Chandra, after81 words
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685 1974-04-04 10 Yokohama, Thursday The Japanese Justice Ministry yesterday issued a written protest to the crgapisers of the Second Asian Table Tennis championships over the designation of the Viet Cong team as the "Republic of South Vietnam." The protest, signed by Mr. Umeo Kagel, Director of the685 words
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147 1974-04-04 10 Lisbon, Thursday England and Portugal, who both failed to qualify for this summer's World Cup finals, drew 0-0 in a friendly soccer International here last night. The Portuguese who did not win a game last year, have yet to beat England here. Last night's147 words
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487 1974-04-04 10 Port Of Spain, Thursday Although two hours were lost to rain the fifth Test match between West Indies and England, which is excitingly balanced after Tony Greig's remarkable bowling on Tuesday, was tilted slightly England's way by a fine partnership between Geoff Boycott and Keith487 words
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Article26 1974-04-04 10 International Contraot Specialist Football Club showed promising soccer ability by thrashing Hampshire Football Club 3-0 in a friendly match at Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday.26 words
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244 1974-04-04 10 Tokyo, Thursday Thailand won the threeman and team events yesterday In the second round of the FIQ (Federation International des Quilleurs) Asian zone Bowling championships. Seven countries are participating in the men's and women's Asian amateur bowling championships being held until Saturday at244 words
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Article119 1974-04-04 10 New York, Thursday The Cincinnati Reds and the Pittsburgh Pirates are favoured to win their respective divisions In the national baseball league, but neither is expected to enjoy a runaway victory. Nevada bookmakers make Cincinnati, who lost the divisional playoffs to the New York Mets last year, 6-5119 words
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Article, Illustration99 1974-04-04 10 Hyatt's goalkeeper Syed Hussein (above) rushes out to snatch a lone lob by Shipbuilding Engineering's striker Salleh Mahmud in the Business Houses Div. 3 League final at Glllman Barracks yesterday. At left, Eddie Png of Shipbuilding Engineering wins an aerial duel, while Hyatt's Ibrahim99 words
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Article, Illustration444 1974-04-04 11 Golfer Palmer is just behind him New York, Thursday Pele, the legendary Brazilian soccer player, has been named as the richest athlete in the world. He stands just ahead of American golfer Arnold Palmer and substantially in front of Jack Nicklaus among the moneybags of444 words
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128 1974-04-04 11 Rio De Janeiro, Thursday Goalkeeper Felix and right back Carlos Alberto, both members of Brazil's World Cup winning team in Mexico in 1970, were dropped yesterday from the na tional squad, the Brazilian Sport Confederation announced. Long considered pillars of the side the pair128 words
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Article50 1974-04-04 11 Berlin, Thursday. F.C. Magdeburg moved closer to the East German soccer title with a 1-0 away victory over the reigning champions Dynamo Dresden yesterday. A 35,000 crowd attended the game and saw Magdeburg take a twopoint lead with a better goal average than Dynamo before the final round.50 words
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Article, Illustration200 1974-04-04 11 Although the sevenfoot basketball player endorses fewer products than Namath, he put most of his early court earnings into real estate and this has boomed out of sight. Typical of the largesse available in American sports was the nearby US$3 million200 words
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Article, Illustration274 1974-04-04 11 Tapiei, Thursday A record number of 151 professional and amateur golfers from 11 countries teed off this morning in the Taiwan Open championship at the 7100yard, par-72 suburban course of the Linken International Golf and Country Club. Local stars, including World Cup players Lu274 words
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227 1974-04-04 11 Wellington, Thursday. —Veteran All Black scrum-half Sid Going, 29, was a surprise omission from four trial teams from which the New Zealand rugby union team to tour Australia will be chosen. The trials will be held in Welington on April 17. New Zealand's227 words
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294 1974-04-04 11 Kitwe, Thursday. Zambian middleweight champion Hugo Chansa died a few hours after being knocked out by Scotland's Don McMillan in a professional boxing match here last night. Chansa, 21, was counted out in the fifth round of the scheduled 10-round non title bout294 words
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Article222 1974-04-04 11 Munich, Thursday Tom Okker of the Netherlands left the court In a rage last night after losing the first set to Pierre Barthes, but then protested the Frenchman arrived too late for their World Championship Tennis match here. Officials then defaulted Barthes, the West German news agency222 words
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Article16 1974-04-04 11 New York, Thursday Boston beat Detroit 120-107 in the National Basketball Association match yesterday.16 words
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Article73 1974-04-04 11 New York, Thursday.— Buffalo Bill's running back O.J. Simpson, the National Football League's ground gaining champion, was voted the Athlete of the Year in the Gillette Cavalcade of Champions. The annual balloting also named Billy Jean King as the Best Professional Tennis Player of the73 words
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Article218 1974-04-04 11 SATURDAY RACE ONE (2.15): CI 5 Div l-6f. Miss Argentry, Eurobond, Okinawa, Scalpel. RACE TWO (2.45): CI 4 Div 5-6f. Hellzapoppin, Malasin. All Square, Genius, Neglected. RACE THREE (3.15): CI 4 Div 6-6f. Lest 1 Forget, Moonlight Sonata. Handsome Bay, Marcida, Abu Dhabi, Wirebelwind, Chien Lung, Nine Up, Persian218 words
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408 1974-04-04 11 From Blue Peter, Pen an g, Thursday Jackpot IV did a splendid gallop here this morning. Ridden by Asuwadi Nawi the five -ye a r old by Gambler's Luck did 3f in 38 4/5 finishing plenty in hand. Jackpot completed a splendid double at408 words
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Article85 1974-04-04 11 London, Thursday. Two American bred colts. Disclose and Wishing Stone, were among 12 acceptors announced last night for the Ascot 2000 guineas Trial Stakes for three-year-old colts. The race is to be run over seven furlongs at Ascot on Saturday. Acceptors, all carrying nine stone,85 words
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Article1228 1974-04-04 11 SATURDAY CL 3 Div. 3—6f 4551 Muntanah 9.00 13 Zoom II 8.11 14 6336 Terkam 8.09 11 7 Tudor Horus 8.09 5 8270 Marsine Prince 8 08 17 Gembira II 8.07 10 2755 Lala Belle 8.07 6 0494 Papatol 8.07 3 1090 Kinder Star 8.06 11,228 words
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103 1974-04-04 11 Lahore. Thursday—The Sri Lanka touring cricket team made 103 for three wickets on a rain-marred opening day of their three-day match against a Pakistan Railways XI yesterday. Rain set in during lunch and no further play was possible. In the twq-hour morning session,103 words
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Article42 1974-04-04 11 Belfast, Thursday Ballymena beat Lame 4-3 on penalties after the teams had been level 2-2 after 90 minutes in their Irish soccer Cup semi-final second replay yesterday. Ballymena will meet Ards in the final at Windsor Park on April 27.42 words
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Article, Illustration70 1974-04-04 12 Twenty year old Mary Lai is very careful with money. She counts every cent she has and she makes every cent count. In these days of inflation, who can blame her? Mary's ambition is to be a cashier. "I am really a down-to-earth sort offeeling." — Picture by PHILIP LIM. - 70 words
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Article147 1974-04-04 12 TODAY Is Thursday. April 4, the 94th day or 1974 with 271 to follow. THE MOON is moving from its first quarter to full. THE MORNING STARS are Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter. THE EVENING STARS are Saturn and Mars. Those born on this date are under the sign of147 words
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Article62 1974-04-04 12 AH FOOK: Social escorts are certainly no substitute for sports. This "growing tendency" among the affluent S i n g a poreans to substitute one for the other should be checked if what Dr. Sen said is true. MEI LIN: There is no real solution. It's just a62 words
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Miscellaneous855 1974-04-04 12 SINGAPORE S 3.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by HOUSEWIVES' MATINEE The Beauty with English subtitles: Part 1 of a Cantonese film. 3.56 AST APPRECIATION (O (Rpt.) 4.05 GENERAL HOSPITAL Daytime serial starring John Bernadine as Dr. Steve Hardy and Emily McLaughan. Stories involving the staff, the doctors and patients of a855 words
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Miscellaneous369 1974-04-04 12 IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you have a great desire for harmony and will go to great lengths to achieve it. You have little patience with those who insist on having their own way at the expense of others' peace of mind, and a very low tolerance for people369 words
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