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Title Section22 1974-04-29 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Monday evening, April 29, 1974 No. 1011 Price 20 cents M.C. (P) 20/74 NE^pTION SINGAPORE MONDAY, APRIL 29. 197422 words
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Article119 1974-04-29 1 How would you like to fly off to Germany to see the 1974 soccer World Cup? Today you get another chance to make this dream trip come true. Turn to Page 11 for Week Two of an easy-to-win contest that could take you and a friend to119 words
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410 1974-04-29 1 'Peace efforts a threat to Arab guerrillas' UPI, Reuter London, Monday The Sunday Telegraph said yesterday Western security agencies were convinced that Arab guerrillas were planning an attempt on the life of US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. The story, which carried no dateline,UPI, Reuter - 410 words
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Article110 1974-04-29 1 Prices showed a slight uptrend In selective trading at the Stock Exchange of Singapore this morning. BUSINESS DONE: City Dev. (12) 1.10, 1.11. San Hold. (1) 0.69, (2) 0.70. U. 0.8. (5) 3.70, (6) 3.64, (11) 342. (8) 3.60, (5) 3.58. 0.C.8.C. (6) 6.80, (3) 6.75, (1)110 words
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Article164 1974-04-29 1 Reuter Washington, Monday.— Egyptian President Sadat said in an interview televised yesterday that if Israel refused to withdraw from occupied territories when the middle east peace talks are resumed In Geneva "this will mean war." He said: "We intend to have peace, and IReuter - 164 words
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Article255 1974-04-29 1 Saigon, Monday Communist forces attacked a government outpost in the Plain of Reeds close to the Cambodian border with five amphibious tanks, the Saigon Command reported today. It was the first recorded tank assault on a position In the Mekong Delta, according to government255 words
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128 1974-04-29 1 A $9 million, multistorey Government office complex will be built in Newton Road, according to the Public Works Department. The 16-storey building exclusively designed In metric units will only make use of movable partitions. This is to allow flexibility for change over the128 words
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Article81 1974-04-29 1 Hundreds of people watching a film at the Orchard Theatre on Saturday afternoon were asked to leave mid-way through the show as police investigated a call that a bomb was planted there. As anxious patrons filed out police armed with torches moved in to search the81 words
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Article10 1974-04-29 1 Police reported 98 accidents yesterday. Six were serious.10 words
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Article, Illustration208 1974-04-29 1 Gatecrashers deprive paying fans of hard-earned seats Forty-five thousand people were at the SingaporeJo ho re Malaysia Cup soccer match yesterday but not all of them went through the turnstiles. As our picture shows, hundreds took the disgraceful way in. While the majority (seen on the leftPicture by Jerry Seh - 208 words
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Article, Illustration112 1974-04-29 1 Two stars score four goals "Wonder f ul," seems to be what National Coach Michael Walker is saying to goalgetters Quah Kim Lye (left) and Dollah Kassim (right), after the Singapore soccer team handed out a 4-1 defeat to Jo ho re last night. Kim LyePicture by Ali Yusoff - 112 words
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Advertisement52 1974-04-29 1 Too much food! Alka-Seltzer will make you feel better. m d '■V 'er ltze Over-eating can lead "WWSWI to acid indigestion and bring on an upset stomach and headache. But don't worry. One or two Alka-Seltzer dissolved in water will relieve the discomfort. Trust AlkaSeltzer and you'll be right again.52 words
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Miscellaneous17 1974-04-29 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook for today from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Occasional rain. See Back Page17 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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153 1974-04-29 2 There is an urgent need for every school library to be supplied with science periodicals and journals to keep teachers and students abreast of recent trends in science education, the Science Teachers Association of Singapore (STAS) said. The STAS can arrange to buy153 words
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Article266 1974-04-29 2 Science teachers In several secondary schools have reminded students to be extra careful while conducting laboratory experiments. Students have been told not to handle bottles by the neck and if any acid or alkali is spilt accidentally on the skin or clothing, to wash it away266 words
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Article22 1974-04-29 2 The Port of Singapore Authority's Port Clearance Section and Port Master's Department, will be closed on Labour Day and Vesak Day.22 words
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Article379 1974-04-29 2 Highest toll in building industry Fourteen workers were killed in industrial accidents in February bringing the number of fatal cases during the first two months of this year to 27. The highest death toll was from building construction industry with five fatal cases in February379 words
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Article156 1974-04-29 2 There were 29,071 people registered for employment at the Ministry of Labour in February. This is a decline of 1293 as compared to the previous month. According to the Ministry's February monthly report, the employment service called 2319 registrants for interview before referring them to156 words
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Article36 1974-04-29 2 The Lions Club of Singapore East will sponsor a charity fiUn show in aid of the Peck Seah School Advisory Committee's audio visual aids loom fund on Saturday at 8.30 a.m. at Sky Theatre.36 words
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236 1974-04-29 2 Construction of the proposed Mandai Home for the Aged by the Council of Social Service may not begin as scheduled for the middle of this year. This is because the $1 million raised by the council last year Is insufficient to236 words
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Article, Illustration185 1974-04-29 2 It's anybody's guess how heavy Kura the male tortoise at the Singapore Zoological Gardens is. By the look of It, Kura must be pretty heavy, otherwise It would not have taken four zoo attendants to lift him comfortably off the ground. If you think you185 words
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Article165 1974-04-29 2 The Catholic Junior College will take in about 1500 pre-university students when it opens next January. Secretary' and treasurer of the college's building committee, Mr. Cyril Chew, added that work on the college is progressing satisfactorily and is expected to be completed as scheduled165 words
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Article40 1974-04-29 2 The Pilotage and Berthing Section of the Port Master's Department will shift its office at East Wharf to the top floor of Cable Car Main Building at Blangah Bay on Friday. Its telephone numbers will, however, remain unchanged.40 words
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Article, Illustration142 1974-04-29 2 The comforting hands of the public and the ambulance attendants giving first aid to a schoolboy who was knocked down by a mo-tor-cycle at the junction of Old Airport Road and Dunman Road last night. The accident happened near an overhead bridge at about142 words
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Article, Illustration210 1974-04-29 2 Mr. Fok Fook Choon, 43, became the first Singaporean to be conferred the Outstanding Service Award of the New Zealand Red Cross Society ai, a simple presentation ceremony at Hotel Phoenix on Friday afternoon. Mr. A.W. Beasley, national chairman of the New Zealand Red Cross Society who210 words
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Article52 1974-04-29 2 The Adult Education Board will conduct courses in Japanese language (stages 1 and 2), bridal make-up, permanent wave hair-dress-ing, and skin care, makeup and hair-dressing at its various centres in May Further details are available at the Board's offices at Cairnhill Road and at the Cultural Centre,52 words
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Article50 1974-04-29 2 Mr. Wee Heng Tin has been elected chairman of the management committee of the Science Teachers' Association of Singapore. Other officials Include first vice-chairman Mr. Lim Jit Poh; second vice-chairman Mr. Tec. Ting Kok; general secretary Mr. Michael Liew Kok Pun; and treasurer Mr. Wong Kai Ping.50 words
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Article123 1974-04-29 2 A large-scale garment machinery ex h i bition will be held at the Victoria Memorial Hall from May 16 to May 19. About 40 units of machinery required in the garment-making process —cutting, sewing and finishing will be displayed. The total value of the equipment on display123 words
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Miscellaneous253 1974-04-29 2 NEW NATION CROSSWORD bi ■EM ACROSS 1 Campus VIP 5 Cease 9 Twists 14 Timber wolf 15 Straight girder 16 Convex molding 17 Working 19 Bedouin 20 Hamelin's river 21 Caribbean inlet 22 Singer Ross 23 Broke out afresh 26 Man's nickname 27 Tabby sound 28 Clean (up) 31 Trustee253 words
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WORLD NEWS
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200 1974-04-29 3 Ankara, Monday—lraqi Jet fighters violated Turkish air space three times yesterday during raids on Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq, a senior Turkish official in the border area said. He told Reuters the MIG fighters were bombing so close to the frontier that fragments of200 words
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Article379 1974-04-29 3 Congress Party to review policies Reuter New Delhi, Monday India's ruling Congress Party yesterday set up a high-level committee to review the basic economic policies of the party in view of the grave problem facing the country. The committee will study aU policies and programmes, IncludingReuter - 379 words
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Article, Illustration307 1974-04-29 3 To shape democratic future Reuter Lisbon, Monday—Portuguese socialist leader Mario Soares returned from exile yesterday and almost immediately saw Gen. Antonio de Spinola, head of the ruling military junta which restored political freedom after last Thursday's lightning coup. It was the first contact between the GeneralReuter; UPI radio picture - 307 words
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154 1974-04-29 3 Manila, Monday. Government forces killed 29 Muslim rebels, including four leaders, in an encounter in the Southern Philippine Island of Basilan, the official Philippine News Agency (PNA) reported yesterday. The encounter on Wednesday was the first reported incident in the Sulu Island chain154 words
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Article432 1974-04-29 3 Reuter, UPI New York, Monday Former Attorney-General John Mitchell and former Commerce Secretary Maurice Stans were yesterday cleared of all charges of conspiracy, perjury and obstruction of justice brought against them. The two men, once among President Nixon's closest aides, had been accused of offeringReuter, UPI - 432 words
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Article, Illustration239 1974-04-29 3 Reuter Islamabad, Monday Prime Minister Zulfikar All Bhutto of Pakistan said yesterday the Government was battling feudalism and tribalism in trying to end unrest in Baluchistan state. Mr. Bhutto also indicated that progress had been slower than expected in ending the revolt of tribalReuter - 239 words
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296 1974-04-29 3 United Press International San Francisco, Monday.—After 12 weeks of intensive investigation authorities are calling on citizens of the San Francisco bay area to help crack the Patricia Hearst kidnapping case. As many as 150 Federal Bureau of Investigation agents and scores ofUnited Press International - 296 words
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195 1974-04-29 3 UPI Washington, Monday. American's military strength may soon be outstripped by the Soviet Union's, according to Admiral Elmo Zumwalt Jr., outgoing chief of US naval operations. "It will come as a shock to you, I am sure, to hear that the Soviet Union todayUPI - 195 words
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Advertisement226 1974-04-29 3 Visit our New Premier Store at G-36 High Street Centre IHMtIMirS ICAIJI STYLES TMIHV BALLY V to n(ln i/D J? we LEADING MENSWEAR TAILORS STORES OUTFITTERS G-36, High Street Centre, (Ground F100r),Te1:*****1 G 08/31 High Street Centre. Supreme House (Ground Floor) Goodwood, Hilton. Raffles Hotels. Cold Storage Shopping Centre ITIZI'ATHHXX226 words
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Article, Illustration287 1974-04-29 4 Gene Teo - By Gene Teo Putting the final touches to the picture of their founder, Magdelene of Canossa, are Canossian sisters Sylvia and Marilyn of St. Anthony's Convent. For the Canossian sisters here are all set to celebrate the 200 th anniversary of their founder, starting on Wednesday.287 words
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Article344 1974-04-29 4 Jeuifts"s diary LAST week the Shangri La Hotel, had in the house 80 members of the American Square Dance Workshop, who decided to get together and see a little of the East. Leaders of the group were Bob and Becky Osgood, both presidents of the Workshop344 words
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Article, Illustration453 1974-04-29 4 EDGAR KOH - Disney team takes a dig at Nixon's sore points CINEMA BY EDGAR KOH $1,000,000 DUCK a Walt Disney production directed by Vincent McEveety, with Dean Jones, Sandy Duncan, Joe Flynn and Tony Roberts (Cathay: opens tomorrow). Middle America Is very much alive and well453 words
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Article716 1974-04-29 4 BARONET Sir John Waller, 56, has married the girl who could make him $2 million richer. All his 30-year-old bride has to do Is give birth to a son. A whimsical cousin left Sir John the money 12 years ago on the condition he has a716 words
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Article602 1974-04-29 4 Los Angeles Times Del Graham, who gave up the life of a swinger at 55, is now teaching his art to young ladies. He is 62, a shaggyhaired circus impresario and veteran of the flying trapeze who is instructing others in the whirling, archingLos Angeles Times - 602 words
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Article157 1974-04-29 4 The entertainer In Musicorper Poser No. 57 was Noddy Holder. The following win an LP and a poster each: Miss Winnie Ong Lay Chin, Mr. Aw Kew Bag, Mr. David Kwek Bwee Tteck, Mr. Lee Choong Heng and Miss Beroadette Lim A 1 ChSo. The winners of157 words
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Article302 1974-04-29 4 J. S - Eating and staying slim —for $6 J.S. You're on a diet (or at least supposed to be). But it's time for a meal, and you dread going to a restaurant to be confronted with a menu which makes for delicious reading; but also calory counting. So you settle for something,302 words
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Article452 1974-04-29 4 Girls hide their heads, some men faint as the dreaded Dr. Guillotin meets his fate. Parisian audiences are revelling in every gory minute of the newiy resurrected theatre of the macabre. Blood-curdling posters of monsters carry the message across Paris "Grand Guignol Is Back." Gerard452 words
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Advertisement108 1974-04-29 4 For your eating pleasure come to the one and only original GOMEZ CURRY No. 9 Selegie House Singapore (We have no branches) MATERIALS READYMADE GARMENTS LADIES MEN FROM ALL OVER Cone Early to Pick the Best LADIES DEPT. J 1 $14 00 Pantaloon $14 00 fl* 0 6 50 Skirts108 words
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Advertisement717 1974-04-29 5 TT!T7 M > V V a r r-» f»» V <<? "v r > a <^/ L i mm u ~g M 0J». <£' 5/3^72^ A Lion Dance, vibrant with colour and movement. You'd enjoy all the exciting, natural colour on a Philips K9 big screen colour 1"V set. Philips717 words
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OPINION
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504 1974-04-29 6 Nations must recognise that they cannot live in isolation. Development and the breakdown of the barrier of distance has made for an increasing interdependent world. Economic progress of nations hinges on optimum production. It would be folly for apy one country to think that504 words
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Article118 1974-04-29 6 'WHISPERS' by ispy Every department has its own short forms and Jargon. A colleague was warded in hospital recently. Some of our crime reporters whose job requires them to make frequent checks at the hospital visited the sick girl a number of times. Each time they were118 words
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Article, Illustration1252 1974-04-29 6 Alex Josey - Our columnist Alex Josey today draws attention to Sweden, the wea 11 hiest socialist eonntrr. Singapore being a socialist country too, it will be interesting to take a closer look at Sweden which took less than a century to transform itself from a land of1,252 words
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Letters
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Article320 1974-04-29 6 YAP SOON HOE - YAP SOON HOE Secretary Bus Services Reorganisation Committee Singapore. I refer to your front page picture and article reporting on congestion at bus lanes captioned "a crawl all the way" <NN, 20 April). The congestion occurred along New Bridge Road and not South Bridge Road320 words
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Article66 1974-04-29 6 R.S. R - R.S.R. Can the authorities concerned clarify the following? Why are certain aided school teachers given extension of service with a 20 per cent cut on the last drawn salary while others are given extension of service without any cut on their last drawn salary? Are aided school66 words
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Article383 1974-04-29 6 6 WORLD COMMENT rrr-n* CXCC*»TS rwOM EDITORIALS Los Angeles Times China's relations with Japan have always been unique and thus hard to grasp. Relations with the United States or with the Soviet Union are of more direct bearing on China's national security. With all otherLos Angeles Times - 383 words
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Article, Illustration1060 1974-04-29 6 William J. Coughlin - From William J. Coughlin Los Angeles Times The Japanese businessman sat down in the coffee shop of an Egyptian hotel, nodded to the American opposite him and odrered a plate of spaghetti. Then the two began comparing notes an their business day.Los Angeles Times - 1,060 words
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SPECIAL FEATURE
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Article, Illustration2957 1974-04-29 7 Success and sad stories of NTUC INCOME has so far sold 20 per cent of the total number of life assurance policies in Singapore. However, there is room for better performance. It is regrettable that INCOME has only been able to attract about 300 organisers. Comfort is2,957 words
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Advertisement337 1974-04-29 7 C«£ TOURS JUMBO TOURS SIA 747 HONGKONG/ KOWLOON 8 DAYS $995 HONGKONG/BANGKOK 8 DAYS $1050 4/5. 18/5. 1/6. 3/6. 5, 6 HONGKONG/' TAIWAN/ HUALEIN (Alishan) 8 DAYS $1295 HONGKONG/ JAPAN/ TAIWAN/ HUALEIN (Alishan) 12 DAYS $1875 4/5. 18 5. 1/6. 3/6. 5/6 lowest Fares to London Europe 6 flights BANGKOK/337 words
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Advertisement78 1974-04-29 7 Features include: Ma in/Battery /C hargeable Green Display Floating/Fixed Decimal Designation Switch Accumulation Switch Sign Change Key Memory Indicator Lamp Overflow Lamp Minus Lamp Battery Voltage Meter Take along a portable BC-***** and get the right answer every time! w t 'V? > 3 >r Memory Key Percentage Key Sole78 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS AND MOTORING
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829 1974-04-29 8 Frank Lombard - SOUTH-EAST ASIA REPORT Controversial issues still remain THAILAND From Frank Lombard The draft of the new Thai Constitution has recently passed its first reading in the National Assembly. The vote was 209 to 3. A second reading will begin in mid-May. Meanwhile a829 words
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479 1974-04-29 8 Juan Gatbonton - Aim now is to create more employment From Juan Gatbonton The voices that argue that the emphasis of development must shift from maximising the growth of GNP to maximising the growth of employment are being joined by the riotous parliaments of the streets479 words
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Article, Illustration981 1974-04-29 8 Jim Watkins - A new revelation of comfort and simplicity MOTORING Jim Watkins If I needed, or could find a sensible excuse for buying a luxurious big car in the over $20,000 bracket, this is the one I would choose. The Opel Commodore 2.8981 words
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Article, Illustration87 1974-04-29 8 This plastic-body citicar, powered by six 6-volt batteries rechargeable from any ordinary household outlet, features a lightweight body in vivid yellow, red 01 orange, made of cycolac brand ABS plastic from BorgChemicals. According to the manufacturer, Seb- ring Vanguard Inc., it can carry its twoUPI picture - 87 words
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Article, Illustration763 1974-04-29 8 Lee Chiu San - A machine to heat superbikes MOTOR-CYCLE Lee Chiu San There are many embarrassed riders of 175 c.c. and 200 c.c. machines in Singapore these days. These people thought their bikes were fast, until an angry orange "hornet" buzzed past them like as though they763 words
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Advertisement98 1974-04-29 8 Qantas 7478 Eveiyday Australia Flight QF2i Every day of the Wsek depart 8.45 pm Sydney. j arrive 6 30 am Melbourne arrive 9.20 am Also 707% to Perth (daylight), W >v Darwin mm PortMoreab) Warmth and friendliness have always been part of the Australian way of doing things, and that's98 words
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TREND
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Article, Illustration574 1974-04-29 9 VIOLET OON Printed curtain fabrics from Scandinavia are so beautiful they can be used for ladies' dresses, said Mr. Jo r g en Jacobsen laughingly as he draped a floral length over his body to show what he meant. "In fact," he quipped, "in my travelsVIOLET OON - 574 words
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Article239 1974-04-29 9 PROBLEMS FOR SALESMAN Dear Ros, My girl friend's parents object to me because they say that my career prospects are not good enough and their daughter may suffer if she marries me. I am a salesman. They also object to the match because they say239 words
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Article, Illustration249 1974-04-29 9 Dear Ros, A boy whom I like very much keeps playing hard to get. He knows that I like him but the only time he ever phones me Is for a date when he will In- variably bring me for a car249 words
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Article270 1974-04-29 9 Dear Ros, My niece has always refused to study on her own accord. Most of the time she has for revising her studies, she spends reading story books. She Is In Secondary 11. She did badly in last year's exams yet she will not improve herself.270 words
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Article218 1974-04-29 9 Dear Ros, My girlfriend is 15 and still in school. I am 21. Her parents do not object to our dates we go out nearly every weekend but I am wondering whether our romance will affect her studies. What also bothers me is218 words
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Article233 1974-04-29 9 Dear Alfred. 1 am worried about losing my job. I have been working for about five months in this firm and my work seemed to be generally satisfactory. However, I have made a few careless mistakes. My immediate supervisor Is a fussy and demanding233 words
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172 1974-04-29 9 Dear Ros, My two and a-half-year old friendship with a boy was getting serious until suddenly a strain developed and he told me that we were too young to go steady. I agreed with him. He Is 20 and I am a172 words
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116 1974-04-29 9 Dear Eos, Lately I have felt very sleepy and tired. It Is as though all my strength has been drained out of me. I used to be very active and rugged but now I find myself doing everything In slow motion. I have116 words
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FINANCE
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SHARE ROUND-UP
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Article543 1974-04-29 9 Following a further firming tendency during the first three days of this week, Dutch share prices started to broadly decline during the last two days of the period under review. While the market's undertone remained generally good, volumes commenced to contract. One of the chief causes of this week's543 words
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Article179 1974-04-29 9 The equity market recovered quickly from the profit-taking in the middle of the week. Domestic and foreign buying contributed to the improvement. Chemicals were subject to the greatest interest which however extended to other sectors as well: Engineering, Volkswagen, department stores. (Com- merzbank-index: 593,6 584,8 594,8). In the bond179 words
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Article461 1974-04-29 9 The effects of weekend Press comment and the expectation that there would be little further decline in Interest rates, short-term caused the equity market to fall sharply c.n Monday by 4.2 points. Thereafter prices drifted downwards on light trading, the increase In US prime rates and the weakness of461 words
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Article195 1974-04-29 9 This week, the Italian Stock Exchange was characterised by a general weakness. In fact, the market registered during all the sessions a continuous down trend without any reaction, thus recording fr.r the week a loss of about 3.3 per cent. Moreover, some rumours about the difficulties of a financial195 words
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Article329 1974-04-29 9 A Japanese stock market saying, "Don't sell because of strikes" seems to have proved true. The stock market switched to a bullish trend with enlarging turnover from the first day of the transportation strike (April 11). The market continued to rally through the mid--10 days of the month with329 words
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Article471 1974-04-29 9 Due to lack of new stimulating factors, trading remained lethargic during the period under review, with light turnover. The wait-and-see attitude of investors again dominated the scene on the stock market. Price changes at the individual trading sessions were frequently so small that they assumed more of an accidental471 words
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Article244 1974-04-29 9 OVERSEAS STOCK Prices at 11.30 a.m. (Australian time): Abaleen susp. Dc opts susp. AOD 07 08 Allstate 09 10 Am ad 03 >4 04 Aurora 10 12 IX) opts nil 00 >4 Aust Ant 09 11 Bamboo 06 nil Beach 30 nil Bounty susp. Bridge 13 15 Cosmos 00244 words
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240 1974-04-29 9 Sunny Wee - By Sunny Wee All people involved in the packing, shipping or manufacture of rubber must be registered with the Rubber Association of Singapore. Every licensee must keep account books in English in the form prescribed by the association. These regulations are240 words
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Article179 1974-04-29 9 A delegation of South Vietnamese trade officials will visit Singapore soon to study our export promotion drive. The delegation from the Vietnam Export Development Centre will hold talks with government officials and local businessmen. Originally, the delegation was scheduled to arrive last week but179 words
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Article116 1974-04-29 9 Poland is planning to increase its imports of Singapore -made products. The Deputy Minister of Poland's Foreign Trade Ministry, Mr. R. Strzelecki, disclosed this in discussions with the Singapore Manufacturers' Association (SMA) when he visited the Republic recently. Discussing the possibilities of increasing the116 words
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Advertisement47 1974-04-29 9 Supply in* this service are the Algemene Bank of Nederland N. V., the Commmbank of West Germany, the Union Bank of Switserland, Banco dl Soma of Italy, the Lloyds Bank International Limited and DBS-Daiwa Securities International Limited. Roundup of stock markets for the week ending April 26.47 words
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SPORTS
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Article, Illustration471 1974-04-29 10 PERCY SENEVIRATNE - Singapore fail to assert superiority By PERCY SENEVIRATNE The Interport cricket match between Singapore and Hong Kong ended in a draw on the Padang yesterday after the initiative had seesawed with dramatic suddenness at various stages of the proceedings. If there was disappointment thatPicture by STEVEN LEE - 471 words
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555 1974-04-29 10 Eric Cooper - SQUASH by Eric Cooper The Singapore Squash Rackets Association continue to expand their activities almost weekly. The latest is the introduction of a Women's League championship which begins on May 3. Behind the scenes organiser is Bette King, who with untiring effort has persuaded555 words
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Article57 1974-04-29 10 Bonn, Monday. Results of West German Div. 1 soccer matches: Bayern Munich 4 VFL Bochum 0; Werder Bremen 3 Hannover 3: Kickers Offenbach 3 Fortuna Duesseldorf 0; Borussia Moencheng ladb a c h 6 HSV Hamburg 1; SV Wuppertal 1 FC Cologne 3; Fortuna Cologne 1 VFB Stuttgart57 words
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Article26 1974-04-29 10 Tokyo, Monday—Zensuke Utagawa of Japan retained his Orient featherweight boxing title by knocking out Philippine challenger Romeo Tomagon in the sixth round here yesterday.26 words
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Article125 1974-04-29 10 London, Monday.—lndia were made to struggle In typical bleak English early-season conditions at Worcester yesterday against Worcestershire's pace attack on the second day of their three-day cricket match. With the bail lifting and seaming, the tourists had to graft for every run as they stuttered from 45-1 overnight125 words
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Article281 1974-04-29 10 Zurich, Monday The manager of Thailand's world flyweight champion Chartchai Chionoi yesterday slammed the "animal behaviour" of the Swiss crowd and handlers of defeated Swiss challenger Fritz Chervet called for a doping test as a controversy continued over Saturday night's riotous title fight here. "I doubt281 words
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Article32 1974-04-29 10 Sydney, Monday Results of Australian rules football matches: here: S. Sydney 73 Districts 54'; Balmaln 126 N Shore 108; W. Suburbs 173 Newtown 97; St. George 114 E. Sydney 89.32 words
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Article, Illustration818 1974-04-29 11 JEFFREY LOW - S'pore tactics bring quick result By JEFFREY LOW Five goals in a 90minute menu were just the sort of fare that a record 45,000 football fans relished at the National Stadium last night. The goals were not only enough to whet their appetite butPicture by ALI YUSOFF - 818 words
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Article69 1974-04-29 11 Bangkok, Monday. India pulled off a 2-1 upset victory over highlyfancied Thailand to enter the final of the 16th Asian Youth football tournament here. India will meet defending champions Iran in the final tomorrow. Iran beat South Korea 3-0 in the other semifinal. Earlier yesterday, in-side-right Kamal69 words
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Article130 1974-04-29 11 Tokyo, Monday. Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki of Japan held a twostroke lead with a 10-under-par 200 after the third round of the 15th Chunichi Crowns international golf tournament at Nagoya yesterday. Long-hitting Ozaki scored three birdies and a bogey in the first nine holes and130 words
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Article, Illustration223 1974-04-29 11 Sydney, Monday Australian soccer international Ray Baartz has been admitted into hospital here, with the left side of his body paralysed. Baartz, who scored the first goal in Australia's 2-0 win over Uruguay here on Saturday, suffered nerve and artery damage to his neck when he was223 words
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Article384 1974-04-29 11 By BLUE PETER Better Policy, one of the newcomers entered for the Ipoh meeting, won three races in Australia. A four-year-old Chestnut horse by Todman out of Paiana, Better Policy, late Wornham, ran seven times as a two-year-old and won twice. His first success384 words
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Article79 1974-04-29 11 Moscow, Monday—Soviet welghtlifter Vasily Alexeyev set two world records In the superheavyweight class at the Soviet championships In Tbilisi yesterday. Alexeyev set a Jerk record of 241-kg (531.3lb and a total lift record of 420-kg (925.9-lb), beating his own previous world records by 1-kg and 2i-kg79 words
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Article42 1974-04-29 11 Hong Kong, Monday Australian Davis Cup Biyer Bob Glltinan and dian star Vijay Armltraj were declared joint holders of the men's singles title In the Hong Kong Open grasscourt tennis championships yesterday when rain caused the final to be abandoned.42 words
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Article520 1974-04-29 11 NANCY KOH - Top trio fight for selection By NANCY KOH Singapore will send two players to the Thai invitational badminton tournament in Bangkok from May 15 to 25. This was decided by the Singapore Badminton Association last week on receiving the official invitation from the Olympic Council520 words
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Article302 1974-04-29 11 Bonn, Monday Riot police scuffled with hundreds of enraged racing fans demanding the return of their money at the Grand Prix of Germany motor-cycle event at Nuerburgring, yesterday. The organisers of the races, second in this season's world championship series, called in police reinforcements following the302 words
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Article39 1974-04-29 11 Hong Kong. Monday— The Hong Kong Lawn Tennis Association yesterday announced that prize money for the Viceroy tennis tournament will be increased from U5525,000 to U5535,000 this year. The tournament is scheduled to begin on November 4.39 words
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Advertisement1098 1974-04-29 10 I:" IM I! Tj BENJAMIN'S BOUTIQUE supreme House Grand Annual Sale starts today on all dresses, blouses, skirts, swlmsuits and bikinis, under garments, accessories etc., etc. 224, Supreme House, 2nd. floor, Penang Road, S'pore tel: *****. MALAYSIAN PRIVATE INVESTIGATION licence number 011/74 06-B, Robinson Road Tel: *****/ *****0. Consult Hussein1,098 words
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Advertisement591 1974-04-29 10 RADIO TV ELECTRONICS COURSE conducted by experts. Apply Science Electronics (Private) School 167 C, New Bridge Road, S'pore 1 Tel: television, air. CONDITIONING* tion Servicing Counts conducted by experl*aced qualified instructor.. M Hong Kong Radio L Tatatfon Institute, 398, North Canal Road, B'pore. CITY S GUILD COURSES In Electrical Engineering591 words
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Advertisement430 1974-04-29 10 mw WE BUY AND TRADI-IN Remington Royal and Underwood Typewriters at top price. Tel: General Office Machine Service *****. OP 8.0.8. SAMARITANS Of SINGAPORE. Troubled? Discouraged? Ring 91-44-44 or ***** any time day or night. REQUIRED EXPERIENCED PUMP ATTENDANTS and greasers. Male applicants only. Apply 353, Tanglln Road, S'pore 10.430 words
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Advertisement540 1974-04-29 10 ffiNEW CAR®* zJnmgmrQ Where you can buy your next new car in Singapore 1 I SINGAPORE MOTORS PTt. LTD. 19-21Goldhill Plozo TEL *****5. i ASIA MOTORS SINGAPORE Tel *****6, *****2. ROVER^s CHAMPION MOTORS !S) PTE. LTD., 304. Orchard Rood, Singapore 9. Tel *****1. 0 RENAULT CENTURY MOTORS (S) PTI. LTD.540 words
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Advertisement557 1974-04-29 11 THE RULES AND WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO 1. The contest will run from April 22 to June 1. 2. From Monday to Friday, for the first five weeks of this period. New Nation will publish an action picture taken at a soccer match but the ball will be taken557 words
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Advertisement37 1974-04-29 11 •An REVOLUTIONARY h CL- UBS74 Aerodynamically designed ✓o <? Proprietor: Michael Chong miKIFS GOIP CCnTRC" Ground Floor, 24 Tanghn Shopping' Centre Tel: *****6 Tennis and Squash equipment Sports accessories Service and repair for golf and other sports equipment37 words
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Advertisement157 1974-04-29 12 IFRIGAST FROM DENMAR The Cutlery tc grace your table and delight vourgueM TAKE A LOOK AT I FRIGAST 30 YEARS UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTEE V I* r Every piece of Cheri Cutlery is beautifully shaped for practical use. Designed by the pro minent Danish sculptor Henning Seidelin with loving care. Cheri is157 words
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Page 12 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous902 1974-04-29 12 SINGAPORE S 3.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS 3.03 SIRL'VAR POONGA (T) 3.25 DIARY OF EVENTS (T) 3.30 LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDOURED THING Daytime serial on the trials and tribulations of three families in San Francisco. 3.55 MAGAZINE ZERO ONE (r) 4.05 GENERAL HOSPITAL Daytime serial starring John Bernadine as Dr. Steve902 words
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Miscellaneous793 1974-04-29 12 Total points: /PA!\ (?ItCTMC '•V I MAKES THE DIFFERENCE CONTINENTAL SWISS H Mi Super- Rotax Fountain pen Made in West Germany EXAMPLE: TOTAL POINTS: 49 points THE RULES AND HOW TO TAKE PART: Every issue of the New Nation for the duration of the contest will carry a blank board793 words
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Miscellaneous1352 1974-04-29 12 AT THE CINEMA with edgar koh THE SEVEN-UPS: Roy Schelder takes over from Gene Hackman and Clint Eastwood as a relentless cop, head of a dirtytricks squad which comes Into a life-and-death struggle with the Mafia in mean New York; a fast-paced suspense thriller—even the compulsory car chase is exciting.1,352 words
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Miscellaneous232 1974-04-29 12 WORLD WEATHER NEW YORK Sunny and mild. 67-49F, 19-9C. Headline: Hearst extortion plot foiled. SAN FRANCISCO—Fair, 73-51F, 22-10C. Headline: Blessington greatest art theft ever. LONDON Overcast with scattered showers, 54-43F, 12-6C. Headline: Hunt for girl leader of great art robbery. PARIS Cloudy, 55-41F, 13-5C. Headline: Portuguese police replace politicals in232 words
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Article63 1974-04-29 12 AH FOOK: It must have been a harrowing time for the Thai world flyw e i g ht champion when he faced all those angry Swiss fans. MEI LIN: Yes, it must be the first time that a world champ was knocked down so quickly after winning a63 words
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Article, Illustration67 1974-04-29 12 Sharon Ng spends a lot of her free time reading not science fiction novels but books on how to manage your own business. She is at present working as a secretary but hopes to make this the stepping stone to becoming the boss of her ownand bowling. — Picture by JERRY SIH. - 67 words
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Article167 1974-04-29 12 TODAY is Monday, April 29, the 119th day of 1974 with 246 to follow. THE MOON is in Its first quarter. THE MORNING STARS are Mercury, Venus and Jupiter. THE EVENING STARS are Mars and Saturn. Those born on this date are under the sign of Taurus. The Duke167 words
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Transport and communication
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Article, Illustration778 1974-04-29 13 It has become a key transport, telecoms centre in region Singapore is set to become a key telecommunication and transport centre in Asia. Recent developments have put the Republic ahead of Its neighbours in the fields of transport and telecommunication. Since the first pile was driven in778 words
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Article1129 1974-04-29 14 Speed is the name of the game In air transport. And this Is particularly important as the volume of cargoes carried by airlines continued to spiral. Cold hard facts bear this out. In 1972 alone, the world's scheduled airUnes flew some US$2 billion1,129 words
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Article470 1974-04-29 16 A vital service in speedy distribution of goods As Singapore takes further strides towards becoming a highly industrialised city-nation, the demand for transportation of goods and machinery has grown rapidly in the past few years. Such services are provided by a growing number of transport agencies470 words
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346 1974-04-29 16 The world has become an "instant communicati on" centre. The time when it took six months and more to get a message from Europe to Asia is now hardly credible to us. Instant speech, instant radio-pictures and instant words by telex machines have changed the346 words
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Article, Illustration18 1974-04-29 16 A modern Philips wall set with a modern look In two-tone gitj, fitting Into any surroundings.18 words
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Article699 1974-04-29 18 The recent pledge in Parliament by C o m m un 1 cations Minister, Mr. Yong Nyuk Lin to improve bus services has once again raise commuters' hopes of smoother and faster rides. Amidst the spate of public complaints over the shortcomings of the Singapore Bus699 words
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Article, Illustration751 1974-04-29 19 The safety factors... With about 100 traffic accidents and one road death occurring each day in Singapore, the need for greater safety features in cars has become vitally important. On the market are many safety devices to protect the driver in the event of a collision, and751 words
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618 1974-04-29 20 Singapore today can proudly claim to have one of the best network of roads among the Asian countries. It Is commonplace to see roads continually being widened or resurfaced as part of the Government's programmo* to provide an efficient network of roads for the motoring618 words
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Advertisement189 1974-04-29 13 O'CONNORS HAS THE BEST FOR: COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS MEASURING INSTRUMENTS PYE TELECOMMUNICATIONS LIMITED HF, VHF and UHF Radiotelephone Systems '-SYSTEMS- 1 SCIENTIFIC RADIO SYSTEMS INC. HF Communication Equipment inTERRATIOnAL INCORPORATED RADIO, VIDEO, VOICE DATA TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS. koneu corporarion KONEL CORPORATION Marine Communication Systems =^r=SFER^V MARINF SYST F Navigational Aids and Steering189 words
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Advertisement131 1974-04-29 14 ntc Your Transport Problem is ours to handle We are: Shipping, Forwarding Clearing Agents. Lighter Launch Supplier General Transport Contractors Stevedores Ship Chandlers Warehouse: 214-D, Ayer Rajah Road. Singapore NEW COASTAL TRANSPORT CO., PTE. LTD. No. 6. Talok Ayer Street. Singapore, 1. CABLE: "NEWCOASTAL" P.O. BOX 3999 PHONES: *****0, *****3.131 words
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Advertisement156 1974-04-29 14 EXPANDING YOUR TRANSPORTATION'S FLEET? We offer to solve and save for your Requirements in Commercial Vehicles. SemiTrailers etc. *OTO« TRAtVNG ■■touuaa r <r si u ■4 IMPORTERS OF NEW/USED TRUCKS AND SEMI-TRAILERS. DEALING. ASSEMBLING AND CONVERTING OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES BUSES. SUPPLIERS OF 20-40 FEET SHIPPING CONTAINER'S TRAILERS. call without obligation:156 words
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Advertisement135 1974-04-29 15 Our place in transport for LIQUIDS 6,000 I.G. aluminium alloy Class 'A' articulated tanker for bridging operations. sunn Shall 'tj* i| for MACHINERY Hargill 30 tons payload detachable Gooseneck Lowloader coupled with Scania LBT 110 HS3I tractor. PHONE OR CALL US AT HARGILL ENGINEERING (S'PORE) PTE. LTD. 9, Wan Shih135 words
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Advertisement310 1974-04-29 16 PHILIPS crrr >;y lifeif/ $m mm ■< y s£'< .g\ vfet V ■YW ,„vv MB <r*V^, v. CO V Y*% Sa!, %%V%« *4V»» a&i vV •->. (W23 ape pH!L«P 5 L T fei Philips 2-woy radio increases mobile staff efficiency by 20Xor more! The problem: poor communication Lack of instant310 words
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Advertisement359 1974-04-29 17 Mercedes-Benz. The most sought-after commercial vehicles Every Mercedes-Benz is built to a specification of technical perfection that makes them tough and reliable. A specification that is the proven formula of Daimler-Benz quality known throughout the world. A specification that ensures low-cost minimum maintenance, minimum down time, excellent payload, and a359 words
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Advertisement139 1974-04-29 18 I**') The car which helps you to be a better and safer driver FEDERAL AUTO (S) CO., SDN. BHD. 5 Leng Kee Rd.. S'pore 3 Tel: *****3 (6 lines) r--1 Chauffeur-Driven Air-Conditioned cars to drive you to and from work In between our chauffeurs will take care of all your139 words
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Advertisement101 1974-04-29 18 YOU GET Extra-Quick Service From SEN KEE TRANSPORTATION PTE. LTD. Our Services Include: Container Haulage Shipping Transport Customs Clearance Customs Documentation Enquiries to: 63-A. Boat Quay, Singapore 1 Tel: *****/2, ***** Cables: SENKETRANS MAKE YOUR PACKING AND TRANSPORTATION PROBLEMS, OURS! WE MAKE THEM EASY FOR YOU BY OUR SPECIALISED SERVICES101 words
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Advertisement299 1974-04-29 19 llai yj\ NAVARA SHIPPING CO. PTE. LTD. Shipping Transportation in South East Asia Agents for Cargo Handling Ship Charters Cargo Brokerage Office: Room 216, 2nd Floor, Central Bldg. 1-2, Magazine Road, Singapore, 1. Tel: *****-***** Cable Add: "NAVARASHIP" Res. Tel: *****5 We deliver the worksREFRIGERATION UNIT: Thermo King XRW 50299 words
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Advertisement241 1974-04-29 20 f Jfc J AERODYNAMIC GS shape Computer designed to calculate minimum drag. The GS shape has about half the wind resistance of the average car giving more effortless speed and reduced fuel consumption. Safety features surpass rating of European Standards. TREMENDOUS! The GS has won special International Awards from the241 words
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