New Nation, 18 April 1974
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Title Section22 1974-04-18 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Thursday evening, April 18, 1974 No. 1002 Price 20 cents M.C. (P) 20/74 NE^fc&TION SINCAPOtE THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 197422 words
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Article, Illustration313 1974-04-18 1 Wee Beng Huat - By Wee Beng Huat In Singapore's thickening concrete jungle, the birds are chriping merrily. Walk into any Housing Board estate in the morning and you will see them fluttering high in the air behind the bars of skilfully crafted cages on high-rise verandahs. If you stay in one313 words
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Article455 1974-04-18 1 Ismail Kassim - Many complaints By Ismail Kassim Some teachers of Pulau Tekong Integrated Primary School are reported to have used the cane freely even on girl students. The rod Is not only used to check misbehaviour but also to spur students to work harder, it is455 words
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Article29 1974-04-18 1 Addis Ababa, Thursday—Six people were wounded yesterday when police opened fire on demonstrating rallwaymen and students in the eastern town of Diredawa, Radio Ethiopia reported.29 words
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Article34 1974-04-18 1 An unidentified woman, aged about 20, was found dead in a foyer at Block 75, Prince Charles Crescent, this morning. She is believed to have fallen from one of the top floors.34 words
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Article22 1974-04-18 1 Madam Tan Lai Wat, 32, was found hanged in a terrace house at Jalan Setia in MacPherson estate yesterday morning.22 words
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183 1974-04-18 1 United Press International New York, Thursday The Bar Association of New York is conducting an investigation into poss i b 1 e professional misconduct by President Nixon, former Attorney General John Mitchell and three other Nixon administration attorneys, the New York DailyUnited Press International - 183 words
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Article10 1974-04-18 1 Police reported 104 accidents yesterday. Four were serious.10 words
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437 1974-04-18 1 2000 killed in fierce clashes UPI, Reuter Saigon, Thursday North Vietnamese Forces using toxic gas captured a government outpost in the rugged Central Highlands after a two-day battle which left more than 2000 government troops and communists dead, the Saigon military cammand reported.UPI, Reuter - 437 words
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Article308 1974-04-18 1 'Work of the Arab guerrillas' Reuter Jerusalem, Thursday Bomb disposal experts last night defused a booby-trap-ped body found in the luggage boot of an abandoned taxi, apparently meant by guerrillas to explode in one of the city's busiest streets. The taxi, found earlier near a cabReuter - 308 words
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Article245 1974-04-18 1 Golan clash goes on Tel Aviv, Thursday Two Israeli soldiers were killed and two wounded in new Syrian shelling of Israeli positions along the Golan Heights front yesterday, an Israeli army spokesman said. Israeli Jets went Into action for the fourth time during the past week245 words
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Article305 1974-04-18 1 United Press International Canberra, Thursday The A us t r a lian Government has offered training facilities to help in the development of the Association of SouthEast Asian Nation (Asean), a Foreign Affairs Department statement said yesterday. The statement was issued at the end of a two-dayUnited Press International - 305 words
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Article71 1974-04-18 1 Cape Town, Thursday Tne largest diamond ever found In Klmberley and the ninth largest in the world—was picked up by an African worker at the Dutoitspan mine here today. Deßeers Consolidated Mines announced the diamond weighed 616 carats and was "a yellow octahedron of good shape but not71 words
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Article102 1974-04-18 1 In light trading, share prices improved marginally on the Stock Exchange of Singapore this morning. BUSINESS DONE: D.B.S. (1) 2.48. (1) 2.50, (4) 2.51, (2) 2.52. M. Banking (2) 6.65, M Credit (3) 1.82, (4) 1.81, (5) 1.80. C. Store (2) 3.36, (2) 3.34. Gammon (1) 0.69102 words
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Article32 1974-04-18 1 An assistant organising secretary of the People's Association. Mr. Cheow San Hoi reported to the police yesterday that the foundation stone outside the Manila Street Community Centre had been stolen.32 words
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Miscellaneous16 1974-04-18 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today Isolated showers. See Back Page16 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article, Illustration177 1974-04-18 2 The Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) is putting its foot down on the practice of tipping porters at the Singapore Airport. This move Is In line with the Government's policy to project a good Image of the Republic. In collaboration with the Tourist Promotion177 words
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Article228 1974-04-18 2 Cable cars blamed The new cable cars winging from Mount Faber to Sentosa may be a delight to most of us, but they are certainly not so to television addicts living In the Telok Blangah district. For. smce the Introduction of the cable car service In February,228 words
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Article59 1974-04-18 2 Tuan Hajl Sha'ari Tadln, Benlor Parliamentary Secretary (Culture) will officiate at the opening of the exhibition of latest paintings by A. Ghanl Hamld at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce Building in Hill Street on Monday at 5.30 p.m. The two-day exhibition on the following Tuesday and Wednesday59 words
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Article, Illustration283 1974-04-18 2 Residents in Covent Garden estate, off Kim Seng Road, are raising a "stink" over a smelly problem. For two hours dally, their homes are filled with the repulsive stench from a nearby canal. It comes with the wind at around 7a.m. and stays on for an "unbearably"Picture by JERRY SEH. - 283 words
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Article352 1974-04-18 2 Agents used to track down HDB tenants By Bharathl Mohan The secret societybacked contractors who fleece new residents in Housing Board flats have changed their tactics after strong action by the police. They ure now sending their agents to track down wouldbe tenants in their old352 words
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Article281 1974-04-18 2 Board warning proves futile Tenants of Housing Board flats are still renting out their flats illegally. Despite a recent warning by the HDB, advertisements are still appearing in the local newspapers offering rooms to let. But these tenants are cautious. Would-be leasees will have281 words
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Article76 1974-04-18 2 The National Library's mobile services at Serangoon Garden Sports Club, Pasir Panjang and Changi Community Centres will end on May 31. From May 6, only the returning of books will be allowed. Residents in the Changi area are requested to use the Chai Chee part-time branch library which76 words
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Article70 1974-04-18 2 Students in secondary and pre-university classes can attend a talk on Medicine as a Career, given by Dr. Leong Hon Koon, senior lecturer in social medicine, University of Singapore, at the Swiss Cottage Secondary School tomorrow at 2.30 p.m. The talk is arranged by the Guidance Unit70 words
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Article43 1974-04-18 2 The Ponggol Point Community Centre will hold a regatta on May 26. The object of this sea sport is to raise funds to extend the present community centre building. Entry forms are obtainable from the centre and the Ponggol Boatel.43 words
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167 1974-04-18 2 The Telecommunication Authority of Singapore has introduced a new series of account numbers to all subscribers. The account numbers came into effect on April l, this year, when Singapore Telephone Board and TAS merged into a single organisation. A notice sent to167 words
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Article363 1974-04-18 3 Site for development projects Pulau Brani once a British military outpost and a centre where tin was smelted for neighbouring countries has taken on a new look. Ninety per cent of its 4000 residents have moved into Housing Board flats to make way for development363 words
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213 1974-04-18 3 Singapore's balance of payments which sufler- ed a deficit during the last quarter of 1973 is expected to register a surplus during the first four months this year, according to the Monetary Authority of Singa- pore. Official Foreign reserves at the ena of213 words
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Article253 1974-04-18 3 'No more congestion' The Port of Singapore Authority has taken various measures to streamline its services to ease the container congestion at the port. The container terminal, which a few months ago was a maze of containers, is today cleared of the congestion with the containers systematically253 words
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Article123 1974-04-18 3 The Member of Parliament for Delta, Mr. Yeo Choo Kok, will ask the Finance Minister, Mr. Hon Sui Sen, at the next sitting of Parliament, how many travel or tour agencies have been registered to date. Mr. Yeo will also like to know how many of123 words
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Article, Illustration202 1974-04-18 3 Look at their faces and you can easily tell these three tiny-tots loved every sip of milk they took. Packed with all the required nutrition, like vitamins, proteins, calories and served ice chilled, these pupils from Tanglin Girls' School enjoy this wholesome, low-cost snack at 10202 words
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308 1974-04-18 3 Douglas Chan - Police, Customs step up watch By Douglas Chan Several teenage waitresses including three underaged girls and at least three under-18 customers have been arrested following stepped up Customs-Police vigilance on bars and nightclubs. Checks are also being carried out to make sure that the308 words
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Article34 1974-04-18 3 Dr. Goh Keng Swee, the Defence Minister and MP for Kreta Ayer, will meet the people of his constituency at the PAP Kreta Ayer Branch, Sago Lane at 9 a.m. on Sunday.34 words
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Miscellaneous274 1974-04-18 2 NEW NATION CROSSWORD 9 1 naie: Lat. 10 Historic ship 11 Cause: Prefix 13 Moslem flat 14 Then: Fr. 15 Wild ox 20 Cab 23 Glistening 24 Mountain ash 26 Sends 28 Turnpike 29 Rodents 30 Aleutian Island 31 Petty quarrel 32 Record 33 Czech river 35 Nordic giant 37274 words
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FOR YOUR PLEASURE
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Article, Illustration539 1974-04-18 4 Edgar Koh - Only 'outsider' to come off tops By Edgar Koh The hard climbing during a Himalayan holiday has been well worth the while for local amateur film-maker Mr. Charles Ho. With a documentary on a Buddhist religious ceremony filmed at 11,000 feet539 words
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Article, Illustration300 1974-04-18 4 Jenifer's liar} THE Mandarin Hotel has a new general manager. He is Mr. Sonnie Lien. A Singaporean, Mr. Lien has travelled extensively throughout the world and has worked In some of the finest hotels in Britain, the United States and Europe. During his association300 words
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Article, Illustration295 1974-04-18 4 MISICORNER The group in Musicorner Poser No. 50 was the Bee Gees. The following win an LP and a poster each: Miss Mary Ong, Mr. Phang Yew Wal, Mr. Ng Huat Teck, Mr. Louis Lim and Mr. Llm Thiam Beng. The winners of a 45 rpm disc295 words
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Article, Illustration276 1974-04-18 4 Gene Teo - Gene Teo. The wind blows, rain fails, as though showering the lotus with a new life. Inspired, artist Tan Apn Huat watches in awe and captured this with paint and brush. It is no wonder that the lotus is his favourite subject. Said276 words
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Article423 1974-04-18 4 The 20th century catches up with Japanese shrine United Press International Happiness is getting blessed and wined and dined at Mitsumine Jinja, a Japanese shrine that offers visitors a place to take part in religious services and lodging to have fun. Mitsumine Jinja (shrine), located about 100United Press International - 423 words
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425 1974-04-18 4 Reuter Trovador Ramos may be the world's only musician who also is a master in the martial arts. The Filipino saxophone player could kill you with his bare hands. What he really wants to do is become a top movie star. He seems wellReuter - 425 words
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Article144 1974-04-18 4 Richard Burton Is to star in a new television documentary about Sir Winston Churchill. The 90-minute programme which will cost more than half a million dollars, will span the years from 1934 to May 10, 1940 when Sir Winston became Prime Minister at the age of 65.144 words
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Article94 1974-04-18 4 The new "Good Food Guide," just out, says Chinese and Indian restauurants are the only places the ordinary people In Britain can afford when they eat out. British restaurant owners blame spiralling costs for their high prices. Only 300 eating places of 984 Inspected by the "Guide"94 words
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Miscellaneous44 1974-04-18 4 THE BORN LOSER by Art Sansom U I I m KGEP- 3 ill m kM TO 1^ m vw n m v s 1 r/ s. >R v 7/ •*r^ V SHORT RIBS ->k sOSOC* £V£BDe£*M£P 3CUSOKIN3RDB WM MERE. fef■>!! by Frank O'Neal v/-44 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article431 1974-04-18 5 But Simon will not wield same power Reuter Washington, Thursday President Nixon yesterday nominated federal energy chief William Simon as the new Treasury Secretary, succeeding Mr. George Shultz. Mr. Shultz announced his resignation last month and will leave the administration as soon as Mr. Simon IsReuter - 431 words
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Article48 1974-04-18 5 Moscow, Thursday. Experiments with mustard seeds flown In space Indicate that weightlessness may affect heredity, the Tass News Agency said. Mr. Nikolai Dubinin, Director of the General Genetics Institute at the USSR Academy of Sciences, said the more complex the organism the greater the change.48 words
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135 1974-04-18 5 Reuter Paris, Thursday A priest in a small village near Montpelller said today that about 30 people In his congregation had seen a vision of Jesus Christ during an Easter communion service in this wine-grow-ing district of southern Prance. Father Francois Caucanas, who hasReuter - 135 words
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256 1974-04-18 5 United Press International Taipeh, Thursday The former Japanese Ambassador to Taiwan, Mr. Qsamu Itagaki arrived in Taipeh last night carrying a written proposal from, his government* designed to continue 'I will try my best to maintain the existing aviation arrangement between our two countries,"United Press International - 256 words
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251 1974-04-18 5 United Press International Washington, Thursday A University of Washington researcher said yestercfey the Pill may be ready for men within five years. Dr. C. Alvin Paulsen, who his safely tested 100 volunteers with a combination: pf hormone and drug,' "told aUnited Press International - 251 words
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Article214 1974-04-18 5 Reuter Paris, Thursday Frenchmen now believe Socialist leader Francois Mitterrand has the best chanct of winning next month's presidentialelection, according to an opinloa poll published here jesterday. In the poll conducted for the conservative newspiper Le Figaro, 38 Br cent thought Mr. tterrand would win, 34 perReuter - 214 words
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Article, Illustration356 1974-04-18 5 Saxbe: She was not forced Reuter Washington, Thursday attorney General William Saxbe yesterday called kidnap victim Patricia Hearst a common criminal for her role in a San Francisco bank holdup. He told a press conference: "It would appear to me she was not a reluctant participantReuter; UPI radio picture. - 356 words
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Article29 1974-04-18 5 Washington. Thursday Senator Henry Jackson, Democrat-Washing-ton. has called for Inclusion of China In the Strategic Arms Limitation (SALT) neeotiatlons between the United States and the Soviet Union.29 words
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OPINION
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Article519 1974-04-18 6 South Vietnam, despite the Paris Agreement of last year, continues to tragically trudge through her old gully of internecine war with the communists. The latest flare up in the war-scarred Central Highlands serves to highlight the incessant fighting that has been going on .between the519 words
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Article82 1974-04-18 6 'WHISPERS' by ISPY Do not rely too much on expert opinion for it ii not infallible. A well-known racing driver and commentator was nabbed by the police for driving a noisy car late last year. The car was sent to the ROV and testers found a number82 words
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Article, Illustration1070 1974-04-18 6 Pakir Singh - people', w Mr Uilmw for others, and It Ml confined to eUme of race. This roes mi and on mercilessly withont any consideration (or the victims. Today colnmnlst Paklr Singh recount a conversation he had with a friend who returned from Thailand where this trade1,070 words
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1054 1974-04-18 6 Jim Hoagland - From Jim Hoagland Washington Post The United States has agreed to reequlp and begin training Saudi Arabia's most politically sensitive and fastest growing military force, the National Guard, in a major increase in military co-operation between the two governments. The government-to-government agreement, dueWashington Post - 1,054 words
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Article442 1974-04-18 6 JACQUES LESLIE - JACQUES LESLIE. Los Angeles Times The People's Republic of China in recent months agreed to buy UBslo million ($23 million) to US$2O million ($46 million) worth of oil exploration and drllllng«yl and government officials." The sales seem to puncture hopes of some American businessmen that theLos Angeles Times - 442 words
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Article449 1974-04-18 6 ALINE MOSBY - ALINE MOSBY. UPI It's unthinkable to most people In the United States. England or Scandinavia to buy water. Why. it comes free right out of the faucet. Not so in continental Europe, where bottled mineral water has boomed in recent years to a billion dollarUPI - 449 words
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VOICE OF THE PRESS
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348 1974-04-18 6 NANYANG SIANG PAU - PRICE CURBING AND WAGE INCREASE NANYANG SIANG PAU What other nevospavert art saying: The average SlngaSreans, we believe, will id the theories propounded at the symposium organised by the Economic Society of Singapore on '"Inflation and Economic Growth" a bit) beyond their depth. There Is no certainty that they know348 words
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Article207 1974-04-18 6 SIN CHEW JIT POH - SIN CHEW JIT POH It is gratifying to know that the Art Gallery will soon be completed. Mr. Pong Sip Chee, chairman of the Arts Council, said that the renovation work for the Art Gallery, costing $1.14 million, was expected to be completed at the end of207 words
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SPECIAL FEATURE
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Article, Illustration2945 1974-04-18 7 Pakir Singh - The arrival of the Chinese led to some dramatic moments for S'pore Making of the Modern Singaporean The Chinese influx into the colony... by Pakir Singh The first Chinese migrants to Singapore were hardworking and had the foresight to invest in profitable ventures. They were also the members of2,945 words
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Advertisement79 1974-04-18 7 our new S€T LUfKH every Monday Wednesday Friday dts3.so r hocst RESTAURANT 1S EMnM H«H Kote Singa«o«* 9 Ttl 3750T0 I FOR CONVENIENT PARKING, DROP IN AT OUR NEW SHOP AT SPECIALISTS 1 CENTRE| DATT V INVITES YOU DALLI to step oj Switzerland INTO THE Prices starting from $45.00 u-t--fcuxr.79 words
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Advertisement278 1974-04-18 7 Er„80 100 BS (g) ft ti 3 I WITH SANYO CAR STEREO (CASSETTE OR CARTRIDGE) TO OUTLAST YOUR CAR Sanyo's in-dash cassette or cartridge car stereo is designed and styled to match the layout of any dashboard. Amazingly compact it can be fitted to the radio cutout of most cars,278 words
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FOR THE YOUNG AND BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration475 1974-04-18 8 Country File Australia is 4000 kilo metres (km) from east to west and 3200 from nortfc to south, covering 7,686,420 square kilometres (sq km), of which 2,972,330 are in the tropics. It is more than half as large as Europe (excluding the USSR) and almost475 words
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Article, Illustration302 1974-04-18 8 THEY ARE CRUCIAL TO LONG DISTANCE TRANSPORT Railways have played a crucial role in the development of the modern world. They brought cheap travel to' the doorstep of nearly everyone and made oossible the quick transportation of goods over long land distances. It was a British engineer.302 words
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Article268 1974-04-18 8 ccmueror! l j Constantine was one of the most famous of the Roman emperors. Be founded the city of Constantinople and Is regarded as a saint by some people because he stopped the Roman persecution of the Christians. He himself was converted to Christianity. But Constantine268 words
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Article352 1974-04-18 8 In the village school of Shora, In Holland, a lesson turned on storks which, as everyone knows build their great, untidy nests on the roofs of Dutch houses. There were storks' nests In villages all round Shora, but not In Shora, and no one knew why.352 words
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Article, Illustration186 1974-04-18 8 Nature corner Bats are very interesting creatures. Like birds they can fly. But they have in them a radar-like system which permits them to fly without using sight and yet not hit obstacles. This was proven in the 18th centurv by a naturalist who blindfolded some186 words
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565 1974-04-18 8 SOUTH-EAST ASIA REPORT Reuter INDIA India's immediate hopes of controlling Its" fast growing population now 580 million seem doomed to failure, 1 The prospect is no less alarming in newborn Bangladesh (estimated population: at least 74 million), which is the world's most' densely populatedReuter - 565 words
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Article493 1974-04-18 8 Marianna Ohe - From Marianna Ohe V- ids Asf I walked toward Y»iyogr Station, li). central Tokyo on a snbwy day In March, I thought the area looked unusually crowded even for noon. ticket machines under the station roof. A voice over a loudspeaker was callins out493 words
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Article, Illustration448 1974-04-18 8 Vincent Buist - From Vincent Buist Reuter USSR The Soviet Union is to lay a new 2000-mile railway line in the Far Bast, several hundred miles north of its heavily defended border with China. The laying of the Baikal-Amur track, announced by Soviet leader LeonidReuter - 448 words
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Miscellaneous137 1974-04-18 8 Know your Singapore Try to answer the following questions. The answers are gived at the end of the list. 11 When did Singapore join the United Nations? 2. Is Singapore north or south of the equator? 3. How far is the equator from Singapore? 4. What is the total land137 words
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TREND
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Article, Illustration415 1974-04-18 9 Diamonds are a girl's best friend, or so the saying goes. But not everyone can afford to buy them, and eveft the rich prefer to wear costume jewellery at times. In India, there Is a big gap between the wealthy and the poor415 words
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Article, Illustration487 1974-04-18 9 Soon Yee ON THE JOB It's no fun lying in bed with haemorrhagic fever, and running a temperature of 105 degrees Fahrenheit. But Lee Soon Yee was given the longed for perk, when her mother burst into the room487 words
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476 1974-04-18 9 Olrls' names go out of fashion far quicker than boys' names, if a report Just released by the New York City Bureau of Health statistics and analysis can be used as a yardstick. The bureau has completed a list of the 10 most popular476 words
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FINANCE
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414 1974-04-18 9 Total industrial output in Singapore increased by $1501.9 million last year to reach $7224.1 million. This is an increase of about 26.2 per cent over the previous year's figures. Total industrial Input rose from $3864.2 million to $4805-2 million in the 12-year period,414 words
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Article69 1974-04-18 9 v Two executives of the Cycle and Carriage Group will- leave for Stuttgart (West Germany) early next month to attend a two-week Daimler-Benz Standard Sales Training Course. They are Mr. Cbua Boon Leng, administrative manager of Cycle and Carriage Company (Industries) Pte. Ltd. and Mr.69 words
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Article124 1974-04-18 9 Reuter Tokyo, Thursday United States Agriculture Secretary Mr. Karl Butz hats called for a more effective system of mapping future world food needs. Mr. Butz, on an Asian tour, said here yesterday: I think we need more adequate machinery for reporting world foodReuter - 124 words
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241 1974-04-18 9 Straits Steamship is conducting a feasibility study into the setting up a supermarket, office and housing complex on an acquired site at Bukit Tlmah Circus. According to its chairman, Mr. R.E.L. Wlngate, the site is centrally located at the junction of the Bukit241 words
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OVERSEAS STOCK EXCHANGE PRICES
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Article416 1974-04-18 9 Wall Street shrugged off a further rise In the prime lending rate and sent stock prices higher for the second consecutive session on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday. Trading was moderate. The blue chip indicator had risen about three points in the opening hour. That advance was416 words
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Article37 1974-04-18 9 The Dow Jones range of stocks on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday were: 30 industrials 863.27 (up 6.18), 20 transport 184.66 (up 1.58), 15 utilities 87.55 (off 0.16), and 65 stocks 269.67 (up 1.67).37 words
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Article257 1974-04-18 9 Yesterday's Tokyo market was substantially Arm, encouraged by Tuesday's rally In the New York Stock Exchange. Selective buying concentrated on speculative stocks and Issues with good business performances. In the morning session, a broad range of drugs, with expected 20 per cent annual growth rate, was selected. Among the257 words
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Article235 1974-04-18 9 Prices at 11.30 a~m. (Australian time): Aberleen susp. Do opts susp. AOD 08 vi 09 Allstate 16 18 Amad 03% 04% Aurora 10 12 Do opts nil 00% Aust Ant 09 10 Bamboo 05 08 Beach 31 35 Bounty susp. Bridge 14 15 Cleveland 5s 55 Cosmos 01 01%235 words
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Article89 1974-04-18 9 This service comes from the Union Bank of 1 Swltaerland. Closing prices (In francs) on the Zurich Stock Excftiange yesterday: —10 UBS 3475 SBC 3990 +*> Credit Suisse 2976 +16 Swissair B. ."20 Swiss Relnsur. 3099 jjurich Inxur. 6300 J uvena B. 1930 +10 Nestle B. 3650 —10 Xnterfood89 words
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Article, Illustration233 1974-04-18 9 Share prices generally ended lower on the stock market yesterday, though losses were In most eases marginal. Hie morning trading session was marked by cautiousness, with prices hovering at overnight levels. As usual, the hoik of the attention was focused on speculative stocks. On the industrial front, of233 words
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SPORTS
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Article, Illustration493 1974-04-18 10 Yong Cho Khoon - SJI win furious game after extra time By Yong Cho Khoon A hotly contested Post Secondary School soccer semifinal between Geylang Serai and St. Joseph Institution ended with supporters invading the pitch during the closing minutes of extra time at Jalan Besar yesterday. The angry studentPictures by SULAIMAN ISMAIL. - 493 words
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Article26 1974-04-18 10 Cuenca (Spain). Thursdayt-Greece beat Scotland 121-69 In the opening round of the Classification tournament for the sixth European junior basketball championships here last night.26 words
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Article212 1974-04-18 10 Raffles Girls Secondary School won the Secondary Girls section in the lnterschools team chess championship, with 4ft match points. The Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus team Who were leading earlier In the double round tournament were narrowly beaten into second place by half a point212 words
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Article34 1974-04-18 10 /Madrid. Thursday Howard Clark, a 20-year-old former Walker Cup player and British boys champion from England, fired a first-round 68 yesterday to take the lead In the US$B5,OOO Spanish Open,*'* golf -championship.34 words
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Article263 1974-04-18 10 Vienna, Thursday. England retained their European badminton team title last night with a 4-1 win over Denmark. their fiercest rivals, at the European championships. The result of the twoday contest was in doubt until the final games In the league system, with England, Denmark and West263 words
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Article86 1974-04-18 10 Officials of the Singapore Cricket Association are in a quandry because they have not found accommodation for six players of the Hongkong cricket team. The rest of the players in the party will be billeted In various homes. Anyone wishing to accommodate these players can86 words
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536 1974-04-18 10 Zurich, Thursday. Wr.rld flyweight boxing champion' Chartchai Chionol of Thailand will have to shed about six pounds in weight before his title bout here next week with Switzerland's Fritz Chervet, his manager indicated yesterday. But the manager, Mr. Prayote Bisalputra, said the champion was in fine536 words
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Article, Illustration155 1974-04-18 10 Ket Bee Khlm, the Bepab4l(?s i roiflnc queen, retained the Warren Opena championship she won 'two years ago at. Dover Road yesterday. Despite ay l double borey on the 7th where she went oat of bounds and dropping a stroke each on155 words
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Article410 1974-04-18 10 Houston, Thursday. Arthur Ashe of the United States won the deciding tie-breaker point to beat his fellow countryman Roger Taylor 7-6, 6-4 and move lntcf the River OaksAmerican General quar-ter-finals yesterday. The victory assured AShe of a ticket to the World Championship Tennis (WCT)410 words
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Article85 1974-04-18 10 London, Thursday. Two Englishwomen set out by yacht to cross the Atlantic yesterday, intent on showing it don't need men to tackle the ocean. "I want to prove I an capable of running a boat without a man" skipper Jin Baty, 35. With her In the 32foot85 words
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Article26 1974-04-18 10 run over seven furlongs here yesterday. Sn&niah Apd^son's Spanish Warrior was second and Mr. T. Blackwell s Mrs. Tlggywinkie was third of HISSeS:26 words
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Article, Illustration741 1974-04-18 11 Nancy Koh - Three new records were set By Nancy Koh Four schoolgirls shared 1 n d i v 1 dual honours in the Secondary division at Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus athletics meet at Fairer Park yesterday. The four Sara Uduwelle, Catherine Chew, Elizabeth Koh andPictures by ALI YUSOFF - 741 words
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Article260 1974-04-18 11 London, Thursday. Norwich City clung desperately to their last faint hopes of remaining in Division One when they drew 1-1 with Newcastle United in their English soccer league match last night. Newcastle, who face Liverpool in the FA Cup final at Wembley next month,260 words
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Article33 1974-04-18 11 Jakarta, Thursday The Indonesian Student Sports Council yesterday announced that It would send a team to take part In the International Student soccer tournament in Nice from June 9 to 22.33 words
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Article31 1974-04-18 11 New York. ThursdayResults of national Ice hockey league Stanley Cup playoff games last night: Chicago Black Hawks 1 Los Angeles Kings 0; New York Rangers 3 Montreal Canadians 2.31 words
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102 1974-04-18 11 Amsterdam, Thursday. —Johan Neeskens. 22-year-old Ajax Amsterdam midfield star, is hoping to follow Johan Cruyff on the transfer trail tc. Barcelona. Neeskens is seeking release from his contract with Ajax. not due to expire until 1976, and his case is expected to be the102 words
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Article66 1974-04-18 11 New York, Thursday Scores of baseball games last night: American League New York 2 Boston 1; Cleveland 3 Milwaukee 2; Texas 3 Kansas City 2; Oakland 4 Chicago 3; Minnesota 6 California 0. National League Montreal 4 New York 1; Pittsburgh 8 Chicago 5; Philadelphia 10 St. Louis66 words
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Article487 1974-04-18 11 Cannes, Thursday With the candidacy of Joao Havelange now officially announced, the battle with Sir Stanley Rous for the Presidency of the International F oo t b a 11 Federation (FIFA) has been joined. In an interview during the Cannes junior soccer tournament, won by487 words
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496 1974-04-18 11 Dortmund, Thursday. —West Germany's World Cup team routed Hungary 5-0 last night with the sort of dazzling soccer that once was the trademark of the "Magic Magyars." Despite playing without four established star players, the Germans outplayed the guests in every department of the game—missing496 words
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Article269 1974-04-18 11 Glasgow, Thursday. The European Football Union (UEFA) yesterday confirmed that six of the Atletico Madrid players Involved in last week's stormy European Cuptie here against Celtic will miss the return leg In Madrid next week. In a cable to the Scottish Football Association. UEFA said the three269 words
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Advertisement684 1974-04-18 10 cm r T r m m k 3] SINGAPORE BALLET ACADCMY Principal Madam Soonee Goh Studios Town M. Lloyd Road, Katong 27, Sea Avenue. Classes Children's Beginners, Grades and Majors. Term Commencing April 1974. Far k«*lm TM: *****2. DIM® DANCE A ROMANCE to the 'Sounds or Hawaii" at Aloha Rhu684 words
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Miscellaneous880 1974-04-18 12 3.M OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS 3.13 HOUSEWIVES' MATINEE The Wicked Wife: Part 1 of a Cantonese film. 3.55 ART APPRECIATION (C) (r> 4.11 GENERAL HOSPITAL Daytime serial starring John Bern aoine as Dr. Steve Hardy and Emily McLaugnan. Stories involving the stair, the doctors and tne patients of a busy metropolitan hospital.880 words
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Miscellaneous912 1974-04-18 12 Y 6 I 2 A 2 W ffTZTTTTW PA!\ n —L MAKES THE DIFFERENCE I CONTINENTAL SWISS CHIN HIN WATCH CO. Super- Rotax Fountain pen Made in West Germany THE RULES AND HOW TO TAKE PART: Every issue of (be New Nation for the duration of the contest will carry912 words
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Miscellaneous850 1974-04-18 12 AT THE CINEMA FEAB IS THE KEY: Another of Allstalr MacLean's fast-paced thrillers made Into a film, starring Barry Newman as a lone revenger in a hostile, dangerous world and Suzy Kendall as the woman he kidnaps In the course of his operation against a gang of criminals who killed850 words
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Miscellaneous334 1974-04-18 12 WORLD WEATHER London Cloudy but dry 52-41F, 11-5C. Headline: Nixon suffers new defeat. Paris Overcast 5941F. 15 5C. Headline: 20 kilos of heroin seized. Moscow Fair 46-28F, 8-Minus 2C. Headline: Joint Soviet-Syrian statement. New York Sunny and mild 67-45F. 19-7C. Headline: Michigan De mocrat wins in election for House seat334 words
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Article, Illustration63 1974-04-18 12 Carole Ann Fernandez, 17, is musically inclined. Not a day passes without her composing a song or two. She's at present doing relief teaching. She hopes one day to be able to let the world listen to all the songs she has composed. For63 words
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Article168 1974-04-18 12 TODAY Is Thursday. April 18, the 108th day of 1974 with 257 to follow. THE MOON Is approaching its new phase. THE MORNING STARS are Mercury. Venus and Jupiter. THE EVENING STARS are Mars and Saturn. Those born on this date are under the sign of Aries. Famed symphony168 words
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Article47 1974-04-18 12 AH FOOK: It's unbelievable! Patricia Hearst, a rich man's daughter, ganging up with revolutionaries to rob a bank. MEI LIN: It's hard to force anyone to rob a bank and there are pictures to prove she did. So you will just have to believe it.47 words
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WOMAN AND BEAUTY
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939 1974-04-18 13 Women the world over would give their eye-teeth for a magic formula to transform themselves into raving beauties. Unfortunately for them, few realise that the secret lies not in plastering their faces with make-up but using it judiciously to enhance their looks.939 words
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730 1974-04-18 14 Being fat and cuddly may be good when you are a child but not when you grow up. A 'slim and supple figure is a woman's best asset In her quest for youth and beauty. Overweight problems are no longer confined to middle730 words
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Article586 1974-04-18 14 The person who said beauty is only skin deep certainly knew what he was talking about. For the skin is the largest organ in the human body and therefore the most conspicuous. Compared to Its Importance It deserves greater care tnan is generally given. More586 words
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Article, Illustration613 1974-04-18 15 Beauty, glamour and sex-appeal these are the attributes every girl wants. And these are what every girl can have if she makes the most of herself. For every woman can look fantastic if she tries. The trick is to accentuate the good,613 words
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213 1974-04-18 15 Max Factor has just Introduced some of its latest skin care products. As any woman knows to keep her skin In tiptop condition it Is vital to cleanse, tone and moisturise her skin. And these new products by Max Factor belong to the basic213 words
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Article, Illustration222 1974-04-18 16 Girls today are expected to stand on their own two feet. It's best therefore to have a comfortable pair of shoes which allow the feet to rest. Glogs *nd scholia the exercise sandals—are very popular with our fashion conscious girls222 words
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Article306 1974-04-18 16 Nothing makes a girl feel prettier, more feminine than a brand new perfume. And today's perfumes allow a woman to have the fragances of the world's most unusual blossoms at her fingertips or In her handbag. Good perfume has been described as one of the great works306 words
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Article, Illustration547 1974-04-18 17 What's going on In the underworld? Something soft and pretty but with a bit of control. If you have been wearing the same type of bra for many years. It does not necessarily mean that it Is the right one for you. How much547 words
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Article215 1974-04-18 17 When thinking of buying a pair of pantyhose, think wisely. There are many brands to chose from, and different types fit differently. It's Important therefore to look for a perfect fit. A good pair of pantyhose should fit you like a glove. It should mould215 words
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Article, Illustration367 1974-04-18 18 Singapore women are now taking to costume jewellery. And several big names in Paris have recently set up shop here. The latest designs from names like Lanvln, Guy De Laroche, Dior and Jorg Oensen are readily available here. And you don't have to bupt your367 words
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Article, Illustration216 1974-04-18 19 This year's beach-wear promlses to be very colourful. But they will not be as revealing as In the past, as the 1974 Jantzen swimwear fashions seem to Indicate. Men will have to settle for less to see, but the latest combinations of bikini, shirts and tops,216 words
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Article, Illustration661 1974-04-18 19 The modern housewife has come a long way since the old copper and wringer days. Now there Is a wide variety of appliances which reduce the little woman's work in the home to the mere push of a button. These amazing machines can help ease661 words
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Article, Illustration540 1974-04-18 20 Casuals are best for people who live the whole year in hot, sunny weather. What is even- more welcome news, Is that casuals are coming In a bigger way for this year than ever before. It Is only logicai540 words
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Advertisement106 1974-04-18 16 r £< m V I v—Be absolutely irresistible in a Icllll/f l Wear the newest in Jantzen s bikinis, one piece swimsuits or cover-ups and be absolutely irresistible in or out of the water! Jantzen's expert cutting and great styles flatter every figure, make the most of yours. Jantzen Swimwur106 words
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Advertisement110 1974-04-18 16 PIERRE CARDIN TIME From France, Pierre Cardin brings you time, with style. The same style that makes the couture house of Cardin one of the leading fashion houses in Paris. Compliment your wardrobe with a Cardin boutique watch and you will be delighted with the same exclusive delight that goes110 words
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Advertisement65 1974-04-18 17 INTERNATIONAL BEAUTY CONSULTANT MISS LINDA PARISI WILL GIVE FREE DEMONSTRATIONS AND ADVICE ON MAKE-UP SKIN CARE TO-DAY-20th APRIL METRO SUPREME PENANG RD. BOUTmi (PTC) LTD. gfttfw it rw pnMt wucu A member of lK« Inchcop* Bhd Gro«M> 3i*altk 1 TIRED or RUSHED?> SEE US THEN! /a >' BODY MASSAGE SAUNA65 words
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Advertisement298 1974-04-18 19 Give Jewellerq of Distinction Platinum JiwiHoy with Dtamondf A trKiMi ttwm Cultured Fm«l OfMmiHi Jmdm and Gold Ornamanti \l/> QM »>»>tiM< OMn»«lM l« 2 MIKIMOTO PEARLS ,IM (OIJI,lln, |PR) Lt> 215-217. SOUTH BRIDGE ROAD. SINGAPORE 1. TEL: 79M1 ft 71M9 A tumble dryer would be very useful but we don't298 words
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