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Title Section21 1974-04-11 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Thursday evening, April 11, 1974 No. 996 Price 20 cents M.C. (P) 20/74 SINGAPORE THURSDAY, At>RIL 11, 197421 words
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Article, Illustration793 1974-04-11 1 Israeli Govt in disarray as Opposition calls for new polls in 10 weeks Jerusalem, Thursday An emotional Prime Minister Golda Meir told her Labour alignment last night that she was resigning because of party infi ght i ng, party sources said. She expressed regret that793 words
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Article, Illustration353 1974-04-11 1 Sapir tipped, but he's not keen Reuter Jerusalem, Thursday The search for a successor to Prime Minister Golda Meir began in earnest here last night following her announced decision to resign. The man tipped as most likely to unite her fractured Labour alignment was PolishReuter - 353 words
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Article99 1974-04-11 1 Canberra, Thursday Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam today an» nounced May 18 as the date for a general election for both Federal Houses of Parliament. The Governor General, Sir Paul Hasluck, had assented to a request for a double dissolution, ending 16 months of government99 words
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Article322 1974-04-11 1 Douglas Chan - 13 tons recovered in raids By Douglas Chan Singapore Customs have smashed a big sugar smuggling racket involving scores of wholesalers, smalltime businessmen and shopkeepers. Three smalltime businessmen. said to be the middlemen between the wholesalers and the shopkeepers, have been arrested. The Customs also322 words
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Article50 1974-04-11 1 London, Thursday One of Uganda President Idi Amin's three ex-wlves has been arrested for alleged smuggling. A military spokesman said Gen. Amin's former wife Mama Mariam and seven other people were detained at the border while trying to smuggle bales from a textile firm into Kenya.50 words
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Article38 1974-04-11 1 As there will be no postal delivery of mail tomorrow because of the Good Friday public holiday, entries for last week's Prizewords contest will close at 5.30 p.m. today instead of 1 p.m. tomorrow as usual.38 words
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Article27 1974-04-11 1 T. Jeyaletchimi, six, died after she was Involved in a collision with a taxi at the junction of Perumal Road and Race Course Road yesterday.27 words
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Article13 1974-04-11 1 Police reported 113 accidents yesterday. Five were serious and three fatal.13 words
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Article226 1974-04-11 1 New uncertainty Washington, Thursday The resignation of Israeli Prime Minister Mrs. Golda Meir yesterday clouded Secretary of State Dr. Henry Kissinger's efforts to secure a disengagement of Syrian and Israeli troops in the embattled Golan Heights. As Washington prepared for disengagement talks with a seven-man Syrian226 words
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Article, Illustration164 1974-04-11 1 A motorist was injured when a tree crashed onto his car while he was driving along T i on g Bahru Road this morning. The tree was completely uprooted. It slammed onto the roof and bonnet of the car and lay across the road for nearly an hour.Picture by Philip Lim - 164 words
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Article53 1974-04-11 1 Fire this morning gutted a two-storey liquor shop In Middle Road minutes after an explosion at the rear of the building. A roadside stall was also damaged in the blaze which started at about 9.20 ajn. Two fire engines put out the fire within 20 minutes. No53 words
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Article91 1974-04-11 1 Mixed trading marked the Stock Exchange of Singapore this morning. BUSINESS DONE: City Development (1) 1.04, (5) 1.05. Faber Union (1) 1.55, (6) 1.54. San Holdings (10) 0.70, (1) 0.70 J. Singapore Land (12) 1.90. (1) 1.91. 0.C.8.C. (1) 7.25. U. 0.8. (5) 4.16, (2) 4.14, (1)91 words
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Article32 1974-04-11 1 A police party last night raided several gangland hideouts in Geylang and Lorong Engku Aman and arrested five people in connection with housebreaking and robbery in the Joo Chlat area.32 words
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Article27 1974-04-11 1 Thieves broke into the house of Mr. Lam Yuen Hong, 28, in Bendemeer Road and got away with cash and valuables worth over $3000 yesterday.27 words
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Article232 1974-04-11 1 Sunny Wee - By Sunny Wee A delegation of local manufacturers will leave for China tomorrow. This will be the first trade delegation to Peking bv members of the Singapore Manufacturers' Association. The manufacturers will visit the m on t h-long Canton Trade Fair which begins on Monday.232 words
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Advertisement115 1974-04-11 1 THE LARGEST SELLING GAS-COOKER IN THE WORLD. DELUXE MODEL WITH SIDE CABINET. It.ist on The best Get .in IMDESIT cooker. Gds and t*l.■ i t r nio<lels To choose from A beautiful range fro"' Italy. Of such technical (»erfection, with all the en features vou'ii e>pecT of a sufXMior make115 words
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Advertisement10 1974-04-11 1 'Israelis iak i n g a beating' See Pagt 5.10 words
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Advertisement9 1974-04-11 1 The carpenter's daughter who rose to the top—Pare 6.9 words
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Advertisement89 1974-04-11 1 See our Exclusive Range of EXQVISITE JEWELLERY «r»ct»aH> I>m4 tmniMtf tr MsmrcattiMa I,m in Lank*. I'u" us be/ore you make your nezt purchase and compare our prices and Quality 6.C. DE SILVA BROS. MANUFACTURING JEWELLERS, 3 RAFFLES M.ACI, SINGAPORE t. TILIPMONI *****/*****. 'Iht U '\l truili J J.-urflrn in Knl-i<89 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article, Illustration213 1974-04-11 2 The choral speakers of Katong Convent have entered Into the field of singing, under the leadership of Angela Goh, a Secondary Four student. Angela, 15, with the help of her classmate Sylvia Ler, puts the students' poetic efforts to music, as well as213 words
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Article267 1974-04-11 2 Record applicants for new term The Singapore Polytechnic has received a record 10,000 applications for its 3300 vacancies available this year. Out of this, 2300 students will be taken in on a full-time basis, which is about 260 more students compared .with last year. There267 words
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Article245 1974-04-11 2 LKA The cable I received yesterday while finalising arrangements for the visit of Grandmaster Paul Keres is quoted in an advertisement elsewhere in today's NN. To learn at 10 o'clock in the morning that the celebrity we were expecting in the afternoon was not turning upLKA - 245 words
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Article153 1974-04-11 2 $200 million proj ect Plans for Malaysia's biggest urban renewal programme $200 million Penang Urban Centre were drawn up with the participation of a Singapore architect, Mr. Lim Chong Keat. To De built on a 24.4acre site in Georgetown, the Urban Centre will take 10 years to complete. The first153 words
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483 1974-04-11 3 Bid to raise standard of ethics There should be stricter control over drug advertising in Singapore, according to two doctors from the Medical Faculty of the University of Singapore. Professor T.S. Yeoh and Dr. Matthew Gwee said this in a paper on483 words
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118 1974-04-11 3 The government has awarded a $2.25 million contract lor the construction of an aircraft apron as part of the multi million dollar Paya Lebar airport expansion programme. A local contractor, Messrs Lip Seng Construction. has been awarded the contract to build the apron.118 words
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Article47 1974-04-11 3 Mr. Haridwar Mishra has been elected president of the North Indian Hindu Association. Other office bearers are: Vice-President, Mr. Ram Kawal Rai; general secretary, Mr. Chandra Shekhar Singh; and treasurer, Mr. Vijay Narain Dubey. The auditors are Mr. Ramanivas Dubey and Mr. Ram Lalak Pandey.47 words
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Article284 1974-04-11 3 All Aussie lawyers A total of 120 Australian lawyers are In Singapore to study the Republic's taxation system. The study tour, organised by the Law Society of New South Wales, is the second such tour. Last year, the group went on a study tour284 words
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535 1974-04-11 3 The following chandidates have passed the First Examination for the degree of Bachelor of Architecture 1973-4: Ang Chin San, Chan, Daisy (Miss), Chin Hang Ping (Miss). Choong Yin Lee, Chua Seow Ann, Fan Kee Sun, Goh Ah Chye, Hia Hui Kim, Ho Sew Fun (Miss). Huay535 words
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Article, Illustration116 1974-04-11 3 These two tots Edwin Telle, 2£, and his brother Philip, 1 were surprised to see six dancing "bunnies" when they wandered into the Mandarin Court in the Mandarin Hotel yesterday. Fascinated, they watched the dance performance. As soon as it ended, they toddled across to thePicture by Steven Lee - 116 words
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Article206 1974-04-11 3 Philips will hold the first colour TV dealers' convention at the Hotel Equatorial on Monday. About 70 dealers are expected to attend. The convention will be declared open by Mr. E. Raben. the general manager of Philips. Speakers will include Mr. Victor Tang, the article chief,206 words
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Advertisement59 1974-04-11 2 CASTILLON VSOP Cogii" w o 0 0 I* IS IB HjV fcSI 1 51 S a m >< zr »/9» W r<* m m m T t. £2 aMJ r 5@ R It' 9 2' £g r; M mm i?m L'Arc de Triomphe de Germanicus, Sainles, Cognac, France S'i-t I59 words
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Advertisement53 1974-04-11 2 Beauty Demonstration presented by Shiseido's Top Japanese Beauty Consultants from Tokyo: Misses Y Imada and R. Narita at *388■ Free Gifts with purchase METRO RIB I IfU ORCHARD Scotts Road, Singapore 9. DATE APRIL 7 -14,1974. cpcfePeoPlCrPACK rr^> DCPT. /rod: Ist Floor, People's Park Complex Time: 1.00 p.m. 9.00 p.m.53 words
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Miscellaneous323 1974-04-11 2 THE BORN LOSER OH.swbetheakt.^OA by Art Sansom OUST UJHAT I'VE ALUAVS)| I BALD CC&if) si 7 i 1 Pji S2 £S !> won i I m I *s RIP KIRBY by John Prentice and Fred Dickenson as K/Rffrs av?r MAXES ITS SHORT FUGHT. 4£ c V m. n <s s323 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE
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Article, Illustration760 1974-04-11 4 Don Obordorfer - fASIMp DIARY Increased talk of military tension From Don Obordorfer SOUTH KOREA The three- star general stood under the camouflage netting of the mountainside observation post less than a mile from the famous "Pork Chop Hill" battle site and pointed with his swagger stick into760 words
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Article401 1974-04-11 4 Mundo - From Del Mundo United Press International Each year on Good Friday, a man is nailed on a cross In a dusty village north of Manila. Remorseful Filipinos flog their bleeding bare backs In the streets of small provincial villages. All this is part of aUnited Press International - 401 words
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Article299 1974-04-11 4 Ramesh Pande - From Ramesh Pande United Press International INDIA India's "Ban-the booze" campaign has virtually collapsed. None of the 13 states which sent representatives to a recent Federal Prohibition Committee meeting would agree to enforce a total ban on alcohol. Most maintained they could not afford to lose theUnited Press International - 299 words
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Article, Illustration631 1974-04-11 4 Violet Oon - Obvious choice for filming six-week tour by orchestra By Violet Oon Adam Ho r v a th must be about the only television director who is trained as a music conductor as well. So naturally, when the idea of filming the six-week631 words
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Article547 1974-04-11 4 WORLD potato growing champion John Cooke and his spuds had their honour restored recently. Back in 1971 Mr. Cooke was digging up his bumper crop of 1701 lb. 3 oz. of potatoes from six seed plants. It set a still unbeaten record547 words
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Article391 1974-04-11 4 SEE FOON - EATING OUT I with SEE FOON I had a very peaceful lunch the other day. It was one of those problem ridden days at the office and a pounding headache made matters worse. Impractical as it may seem, I wanted to get out of the391 words
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Article287 1974-04-11 4 Jenifer's diary THE Metro Orchard is soon going to look like an orchard when thousands of delicious Cebu Islands mangoes are flown in for Metro Orchard goes P h i 1 ip p i n e s programme later this month. The exhibition of cottage Industry arts and287 words
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Article, Illustration327 1974-04-11 4 MUSICORNER The band in Musicorner Poser No. 45 was the Genesis. The following win an LP and a poster each: Master Geoffrey Soil Kah Wai, Mr. Lee Kar Yoong, Mr. Michael Ang, Master Gilbert Yeo T.W. and Miss Lim Swee Eng. The winners of a 45 rpm327 words
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Advertisement193 1974-04-11 4 •T--?si ,-r. flfe* ■ir V. fit Y3B J" r m 11 ..where you can always do better METRO HIGH ST 72/74 High Street. S pore 6.TH: *****4 METRO ORCHARO-Holiday Inn Bldg.,Scotts Rd.,S'pore 9.Tel *****6 METRO SUPREME-Supreme House, Penang Rd.,S'pore 9.Tel: *****1 MOST OF YOUR FRIENDS HAVE VISITED Make this year,193 words
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Advertisement143 1974-04-11 4 Singapore Chess Federation Singapore Chess Club GRANDMASTER PAUL KERES The following cable was received yesterday morning:— "DUE TO ILLNESS GRANDMASTER KERES POSTPONES ARRIVAL SINGAPORE TO APRIL 15 STOP REGARDS USSR CHESS FEDERATION." Grandmaster Keres' revised programme Mon. April 15 Singapore Chess Club Dinner as scheduled. Tues. April 16 Public Lecture.143 words
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WORLD NEWS
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509 1974-04-11 5 'Many ills besides oil crisis' Reuter New York, Thursday French Foreign Minister Mr. Michel Jobert warned yesterday the world's c u r re nt industrial slowdown could easily slip into a recession and a world crisis of great amplitude. In an address to theReuter - 509 words
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Article18 1974-04-11 5 Cairo, Thursday Former Malaysian Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman arrived here yesterday for a short visit.18 words
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147 1974-04-11 5 Tokyo, Thursday. Millions of workers walked off their jobs today in an unprecedented massive strike that threw Japan into the worst land and air transportation crisis in its peacetime history. The strike, the third and most severe in this year's union "spring offensive,"147 words
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171 1974-04-11 5 Reuter Damascus, Thursday.— Syrian and Israeli forces exchanged tank and artillery fire for over eight hours on the Golan Heights yesterday for the 30th successive day, a Syrian military spokesman said here last night. He said the fighting resulted In heavy losses for the Israelis.Reuter - 171 words
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Article29 1974-04-11 5 Lisbon, Thursday. The Portuguese troopship Niassa set sail from Lisbon last night for West Africa more than 24 hours late after a bomb blast damaged its hull.29 words
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223 1974-04-11 5 Reuter Saigon, Thursday Some 60 men from an unidentified ship tried to land on the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea on Tuesday, according to Saigon Command sources. China, the Philippines and Taiwan have all laid claim to the Spratlys,Reuter - 223 words
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144 1974-04-11 5 Reuter Washington, Thursday. The US Defence Secretary, James Schlesinger, said yesterday he was considering the reduction of certain American troop support units stationed in Europe. But he assured reporters there would be no reduction whatsoever in the combat capabilities of American militaryReuter - 144 words
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Article303 1974-04-11 5 Reuter New York, Thursday— President Nixon yesterday hit out at the De-mocratic-controlled Congress as he embarked on a peaceful political gamble to test public reaction to Impeachment moves stemming from the Watergate scandal. Cheared by exuberant throngs, he also stressed his foreign policy achievementsReuter - 303 words
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Article20 1974-04-11 5 Paris, Thursday. France hopes to sell 10 gunboats to Libya In a deal worth 900 million francs ($522 million).20 words
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Article78 1974-04-11 5 Reuter London, Thursday The girl women envv most flew here last night—determined to get her man. Thirty-one-year -old beauty Tonl Holt, talent scout for the American Playglrl magazine, hopes to persuade entertainer Anthony Newley to reveal all for the magazine's centre pages. The magazine, whichReuter - 78 words
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Article, Illustration147 1974-04-11 5 Belfast, Thursday Northern Ireland Secretary Mr. Merlyn Rees said yesterday young women and girls were believed to have planted most of the fire bombs in the latest Irish Republican Army bombing offensive in Belfast ana Armagh. He said "very young people, clearly actingUPI radio picture - 147 words
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Advertisement85 1974-04-11 5 w iLU mwr u m w M eptnoerS A complete "PRACTICAL JAPANESE" course on cassettes jfff W bring native speakers into your home !J( -to teach vou Quickly, Easily. Pleasantly! lllfy] A New Tested Method that simplifies Language study, enables anyone to learn Japanese quickly and easily. Sunda> 11.00 12.3085 words
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Advertisement354 1974-04-11 5 r r >■ 4 "Click". PHILIPS INSTANT COM ASUTTU CAN YfIUR COMMNY Al 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 to354 words
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OPINION
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Article524 1974-04-11 6 Australians go to the polls again next month just 16 months after they elected a Labour Government under the leadership of Mr. Gough Whitlam. Observers will be tempted to present Mr. Whitlam as a sorry figure, denied a chance of continuing to hold the reins524 words
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Article104 1974-04-11 6 'WHISPERS' by ISPY A seating arrangement mix-up turned out to be a blessing In disguise for a top executive and his friends. He had four tickets to the recent film premiere "The Sting" at Golden Theatre. When they were shown to their seats, they were astonished to104 words
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Article, Illustration1034 1974-04-11 6 Pakir Singh - The kids never had It so food, says columnist Pakir Singh comparing children of his younger days and today's. So good it is now, even adults and adult-like men and women turn oh, so freely to exercising their T"* n| g and intellect with1,034 words
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548 1974-04-11 6 HARRY TRIMBORN - HARRY TRIMBORN Los Angeles Times A violinist with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and his wife are talking about yirida. So Is a secretary from Ohio. And so is a growing number of other Israelis. Yirida is a Hebrew word which means, literally, "goingLos Angeles Times - 548 words
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Article, Illustration665 1974-04-11 6 Reuter Prime Minister Golda Meir, who according to Labour Party sources announced her retirement last night, has helped Israel grow from a tiny Arabsurrounded land threatened with extinction into a key Middle Eastern power. The sll ver- h a 1 redReuter - 665 words
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Article462 1974-04-11 6 VOICE OF THE PRESS What other newspapers are saying: THE UNITY OF SHIPPERS At the first annual general meeting of the Singapore National Shippers' Council, chairman Mr. Tan Eng Joo warned that shippers in Singapore and the region would lend themselves to continued and endless exploitation462 words
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502 1974-04-11 6 Los Angeles Times Nandini Satpathy, a leading figure in Indian politics and former key Cabinet minister, drank a few drops of cow urine mixed with honey and milk during a recent election campaign appearance at a Brahmin stronghold in Orissa state. This ritualLos Angeles Times - 502 words
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Miscellaneous13 1974-04-11 6 I 1 I STILL HAVEN'T MADE UP Wi MIND WHAT 1X5 BAN t13 words
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SPECIAL FEATURE
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Article, Illustration2519 1974-04-11 7 PAKIR SINGH - Making of the Modern Singaporean It was Raffles who laid the first foundation stone... By PAKIR SINGH English education in Singapore began on a hesitant note despite the commitment of the Republic's founder to establish a school in the early years. Raffles had sound and laudable arguments on the2,519 words
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Advertisement375 1974-04-11 7 JP We wish all our p Ceylonese friends and customers a J Happy and < I Vfisperou§ jilew leaf Our premises will be closed on Ifi HI Saturday 13th April 1974. f W:-& ai Enhance the"'*" beauty of your hands At S.P.H. da Silva, we have a large selection of375 words
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Advertisement178 1974-04-11 7 Free BONUS Photo when you send your 126-size KODACOLORII Film for KODAK processing. I J fl w* n b O*MUB ••E&ono I Mitf, fcr |gM n I Just hand in your 126-size KODACOLOR II Film to your photo dealer, and ask for color processing by KODAK. You'll get a BONUS178 words
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FOR THE YOUNG
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515 1974-04-11 8 Canals are manmade waterways connecting two bodies of water like seas or just two points like towns. The two most famous canals in the world are the Suez and the Panama. The Suez Canal was closed in 1967 because of the war between Israel515 words
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Article, Illustration302 1974-04-11 8 Harriet Is mysteriously bequeathed a remote country house and a mountain. But what is she to do with them and the trunklul of battered robes and regalia, and why do her new neighbours treat her with such strange respect? Impetuous, she goes Into302 words
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Article, Illustration521 1974-04-11 8 The great conquerors Attlla the Hun Is often called the Scourge of God. He was the leader of a barbarian tribe called the Huns who were brutal and terrifying. They raged across Europe in the sth century A.D. and made shambles out of the521 words
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Article, Illustration194 1974-04-11 8 Owls have big round eyes that shine brightly In the night. They can see both at night and during the day. They normally hunt for their fcod at night. Their feet are the strongest part of the body. They can kill a bird or reptile194 words
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FINANCE
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422 1974-04-11 8 Rav K. Dhaliwal - By Rav K. Dhaliwal Singapore's total trade increased by 36.5 per cent last year to reach a record of $21,419.7 million. Imports totalled $12,512 million, up by about 31 per cent over the previous year's figure of $9537.9 million, according to the422 words
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331 1974-04-11 8 Kyodo Tokyo, Thursday. Despite the Japanese Government's tight monetary policies to combat the galloping inflation, consumer prices continued to soar in Tokyo last month. According to statistics released by the Prime Minister's Office, Tokyo's consumer price index last month stood at 145.2 againstKyodo - 331 words
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Article72 1974-04-11 8 New York, Thursday.— Regulations on the operation of foreign banks in the United States should be the same as those of US banks, a Federal Reserve System official said yesterday. Mr. George Mitchell, vice-chairman of the Board of Governors of the FRS, said this would72 words
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Article198 1974-04-11 8 The cost of house construction has increased by about 35 per cent for each unit, according to the chairman of Bandar Raya Developments Dato Wang Teng Kiat, in his 1973 annual review. He said that during the current year there has been a further198 words
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Article, Illustration246 1974-04-11 8 Better buyinr support yesterday poshed op share prices on the Stock Exchange of Singapore for the second consecutive day. The gains were however mar tin ai and the level of activity was the lowest of the three days of trading this week. Only 2.1 million shares worth $4-92246 words
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Article282 1974-04-11 8 Reuter Copenhagen, Thursday —Finance Ministers from five Common Market countries yesterday agreed to continue the seven-nation Joint European float and denied speculation that the West German mark would be revalued. The ministers from Denmark, West Germany. Belgium, Holland and Luxembourg met here for threeReuter - 282 words
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Article88 1974-04-11 8 Pan-American World Airways has revised its services between the United States and Singapore. The improved schedule to San Francisco calls for twice-weekly service from Singapore, with intermediate stops at Guam and Honolulu. The flights leave Singapore at 1.45 p.m. on Sundays and Fridays (instead of Sundays and88 words
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Article67 1974-04-11 8 Guthrie Engineering has introduced a new series of silenced portable air compressors for Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei. Called the STS Sllensair range, the machines have a sound level which is about the same as that emitted by a quiet car engine. They will be able to reduce67 words
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OVERSEAS STOCK EXCHANGE PRICES
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Article469 1974-04-11 8 After being higher most of the session, stocks turned mixed on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday, with Investors remaining sidelined by climbing short-term interest rates. Sales at the close came to 11.160,000 shares, against the previous day's 11,330,000. Wall Street has been concerned by the spread of469 words
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Article36 1974-04-11 8 The Dow Jones range of stocks mi the Mew York Stock Exchange yesterday were: 30 Industrials 847.39 (off 3.13), 20 transport 182.76 toff 0.38), 15 utilities 88.06 (unchanged), and 65 stocks 266.24 (off 0.73).36 words
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Article420 1974-04-11 8 The market held its own In spite of the Imminent Japan National Railways strike. Opening firm, some chemicals with (speculative characters and stocks benefiting from good news, led the way. However, any positive sentiments were lacking in spirit since funds coming into it remained limited. Electro Chemicals gained, stimulated420 words
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Article81 1974-04-11 8 This service comes from the Union Bank of Switzerland Closing prices (In francs) on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday: UBS 3410 —10 Oedlt Suisse 2955 —15 Swissair B. 515 —3 Swiss Relnsur. 2060 10 Wlnterthur B. 1760 —50 Zurich Insur. 6200 —100 Juvena B. 1900 —00 —40 Nestle B.81 words
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Article24 1974-04-11 8 Paris, Thursday There were no auotatlons on the Paris Stock Exchange again yesterday due to exchange clerks' continued strike regarding their pay demands.24 words
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Miscellaneous130 1974-04-11 8 Know your Singapore Try to answer the following questions. The answers are given at the end of the list. 1. How many electoral constituencies are there in Singapore? 2. How much oil does Singapore produce in a day? 3. When was Singapore Airlines inaugurated? 4. What is SIM? 5. Name130 words
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TREND
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Article, Illustration404 1974-04-11 9 Angela Loke - By Angela Loke Easter the most important of Christian festivals will be celebrated tomorrow. The festival, observed by Christians all over the world as the resurrection of Jesus Christ, is symbolic of hope, new life, and a fresh start. Not so well-known is the404 words
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572 1974-04-11 9 Nasal bleeding is an extremely common condition which most people tend to dismiss lightly. It can be extremely serious as It may be fatal if bleeding is uncontrollable. Fortunately It stops most times and the cause is usually not a serious one. Whatever the572 words
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101 1974-04-11 9 Ex-pop group guitarist Paul Russell, 24, banned his wife, Susan, 23, from wearing s*xy panties and mini-skirts. He locked them in a wardrobe and made her wear old-fashioned long bloomers and trousers, a judge said In London. Mr. Justice Holllngs said Mr. Russell,101 words
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Article258 1974-04-11 9 Ideas that old people lose their sex drives are harmful myths that should be dispelled by doctors and the general public, said a research psychologist recently. In fact. Mr. Robert Butler told a conference sponsored by the American Medical Association, many elderly men and258 words
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Article, Illustration412 1974-04-11 9 ANGELA LORE - PAMELA ON THE JOB ANGELA LORE Take a look at Pamela Hill and you will not be surprised to learn that she is a social worker. Soft spoken and charming, she would put any one at ease within a matter of412 words
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Article444 1974-04-11 9 KATONG SHOPPING CENTRE ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE WHILE some elder- ly people may keep pets to ward off loneliness, most of those who keep pets are by nature animal lovers, it is children, however, who are the greatest fan of pets, whether it be a puppy, a poodle,444 words
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Advertisement63 1974-04-11 9 Free COLOUR T.V. shows nightly All are weUome! Wide range of imported Lamp Fittings, Chandeliers, Washing Machines, Fridges, Radio cassettes, Television. Gl4/15, Katong Shopping Centre Singapore 15. Td: *****0 *****8. COMPANY offers Ugh fashion exquisite dresses for all teenages B-18 Katoog Shopping Centre. Singapore 15. 355 (2nd Fl) Peoples Park63 words
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Advertisement135 1974-04-11 9 RAVEENA 8.60, KATONG SHOPPING CENTRE (BASEMENT.) Trad# enquires:- P.O. BOX 173, COLOMBO COURT, SINGAPORE, 6. A)* <S<S3 > y v <vtO jVv V*' Vlo> iiiaHlittiiHK £3 i N ir i FASHION UNIT 172. IST FL„ KATONG SHOPPING CENfRE MOUNTBATTEN ROAD. SINGAPORE. 15. TEL: *****4 V h n I ki> H135 words
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Article429 1974-04-11 10 Seoul, Thursday.—Foreign challengers will make a strong bid to break the stranglehold of home players on the South Korean Open golf championship, the ninth and second-last leg of the Asian circuit, starting here today. Home players, taking advantage of local conditions, have successfully held off all comers429 words
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Article81 1974-04-11 10 New York, Thursday.— Results of yesterdays major league baseball games: National League —Chicago 2 Philadelphia 0; Los Angeles 9 Atlanta 2; Houston 9 San Diego 5; Cincinnati 6 San Francisco 3; New York 3 St Louis 2; Montreal 12 Pittsburgh 8; San Francisco 4 Cincinnati 381 words
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Article, Illustration310 1974-04-11 10 NANCY KOH - By NANCY KOH Dolphins trounced a scratch Shark's team 28-4 at Barker Road in the SASA Under-17 waterpolo tournament which began yesterday. Dolphins were fast, skilful and showed splendid co-ordination. They played a purposeful game with fine attacking moves. Sharks, whose players have taken up thePictures by STEVEN LEE - 310 words
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Article20 1974-04-11 10 New York. Thursday Results of the National pasketball Association matches: Boston 100 Buffalo 97; Chicago 98 Detroit 94.20 words
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Article, Illustration603 1974-04-11 10 Augusta, Thursday. The world's golfing elite tuning up here for the U.S. Masters' tournament starting today, agreed that the famed Augusta National Course was in the best condition in recent years. But their praise was tempered by some complaints over the lengthening of603 words
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Article, Illustration655 1974-04-11 10 Atlanta, Thursday Is Hank Aaron really the greatest home run hitter in baseball history? From a numerical standpoint, he most certainly is. His historic home run on Monday night was his 715 th. That's one more than George Herman (Babe) Ruth's 714 total, which655 words
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Article77 1974-04-11 10 Mexico City, Thursday —American Victor Auer won the English match event of the Benito Juarez international shooting competition here. Cuba captured the team title. Auer scored 597 points followed by Cuban Sergio Alvarez with 575. The U.S. team of Auer, David Kimes, Lynn Levengood and Ernest77 words
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Article, Illustration350 1974-04-11 11 Miss Macintosh impresses From BLUE PETER Penan?, Thursday Mighty Great did a splendid workout over 3f in 38 3/5 in yielding going with Wadi Ahmad astride here this morning. Miss Macintosh and Marsine Prince were also Impressive in a 3f trial in 37350 words
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Article, Illustration219 1974-04-11 11 YONG CHO KHOON - By YONG CHO KHOON Raffles Institution Put up a gallant fight before going down 2-1 to Victoria School in a quar-ter-final of the Post Secondary Schools soccer tournament at the Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday. The winning goal that had Victoria's suDporters cheering lustilyPicture by CHUA PENG TEE - 219 words
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Article39 1974-04-11 11 Mr. Ong Chon Tui has been elected president of (fhe City Rangers Sports Club for the fourth successive year. Other officials are: Mr. William Too, general secretary; Mr. Frankie Foo, treasurer; and Mr. Richard Lim, sports secretary.39 words
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Article1459 1974-04-11 11 SATURDAY Cl. 3 Div. 4 6f. Zoom II 9 00 4 5369 Miss Macintosh 9.00 2 5510 Muntanah 9.00 8 0282 Sang-de-Boeuf 8.13 13 9733 Mamboreta 8.13 3 6336 Terkam 8.12 II 4942 Papatol 8 12 15 7 Tudor Horus 8.12 1 7553 Lala Belle 8.111,459 words
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Article, Illustration257 1974-04-11 11 (SATURDAY) RACE I (2.15 p.m.): CI 5 Div 3 BVif: Brigadier Jim, Kung Fu. RACE 2 (2.45 p.m.): CI 5 Div 3 6f: Tracer Boy, Berita Baik, Kowloon Merchant, Photon, Glorify 11, Cash Cheque 11. RACE 3 (3.15 p.m.): CI 5 Div I 6f: Fleet Arm, Okinawa, Lion Cub,257 words
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Article546 1974-04-11 11 Pressure will be on Liverpool London, Thursday—The battle between Leeds United and Liverpool for the English Football LeaEue championship could e virtually decided less than a week from now following the heavy programme of Easter matches. Sheffield United, who halted Liverpool's consistent progress by defeating546 words
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Article480 1974-04-11 11 Karachi. Thursday Pakistan took a 3-0 winning lead over Malaysia in their Eastern zone Davis Cup tennis tie here yesterday when Saeed Mir and Munawwar Iqbal beat Lee Wiam Ching and Clhow Weng Wah 6-4, 8-6, 6-3 in the doubles. The Pakistani pair took the opening480 words
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Article40 1974-04-11 11 Karachi. Thursday The Sri Lanka touring cricket team arrived here yesterday from Multan for the second unofficial Test match against Pakistan. The four day Test, last match of the Sri Lanka tour, will be played here tomorrow.40 words
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Article269 1974-04-11 11 Bonn, Thursday. Sr Stanley Rou„, British President of the International Football Federation (FIFA), has urged players In this summer's World Cup football tournament in West Germany not to damage football as a sport by the way they play In the competitic.n. In a269 words
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155 1974-04-11 11 Tokyo, Thursday—Japanese challenger "Guts" Ishimatsu said yesterday that he would knock out World Boxing Council lightweight champion Rodolfo Gonzalez of Mexico in their title fight here today. Ishimatsu was speaking at a press conference about predictions by most boxers that he would be floored by155 words
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Article, Illustration63 1974-04-11 12 Karyn Joanna Bunnett is one girl who has enough hobbies to keep her busy the whole day. She plays the piano, trains dogs, sews, paints and indulges in a few games of tennis at least once a week. Karyn has also taken up modelling lately. Her63 words
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Article99 1974-04-11 12 TODAY is Thursday. April 11, the 101st day of 1974 with 264 to follow. THE MOON is between full and the last quarter. THE MORNING STARS are Mercury. Venus and Jupiter. THE EVENING STARS are Saturn and Mars. Those born on this date are under the sign of Aries.99 words
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Article37 1974-04-11 12 AH FOOK: Strange, but I do get tired very easily these days. Perhaps I'm not playing enough games. MEI LIN: Shame on you, you're still young. Mrs. Meir is 76 and is still going strong.37 words
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Miscellaneous877 1974-04-11 12 SINGAPORE 5 3.M OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by 15 STRINGS OF COINS (r) A Mandarin plaayhouse. 3.50 ART APPRECIATION (C) (r). 4.05 GENERAL HOSPITAL—Daytime serial starring John Bemadine as Dr. Steve Hardy and Emily McLaughan. Stories involving the staff, the doctors and patients of a busy metropolitan hospital. 4.45 INTERMISSION. 5.55877 words
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Miscellaneous1256 1974-04-11 12 AT THE CINEMA with EDGAR KOH 0 WESTWORLD: Michael Crlchton, medical sciencefiction writer, turns to directing and the result is not as satisfying, though It Is chilling to watch Yul Brynner as a robot gunslinger inexorably seeking vengeance from two holiday-makers who have booked on an adult vacation In this1,256 words
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Miscellaneous182 1974-04-11 12 WHAT'S ON Mr. Charles Pollock, manager of British Airways (Singapore and Indonesia), wUl speak on THE FARES DILEMMA at the Singapore Aviation Management Association luncheon at the Hilton Hotel at 12.45 p.m. THE SINGAPORE YOUTH ORCHESTRA will hold auditions for wind instrument players at the Musical Arts Centre, Scotts Road182 words
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