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Title Section22 1974-06-06 1 NEW NATION .SINGAPORE Thursday evening, June 6, 1974 No. 1044 Price 20 cents M.C. (P) 20/74 newnation SINGAPORE THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 197422 words
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Article, Illustration663 1974-06-06 1 Bharathi Mohan - 11 families flee to safety By Bharathi Mohan Eleven families of 37 people were made homeless when fire completely destroyed three floors of a fourstorey shophouse at Trengganu Street in Chinatown at 7.30 this morning. Three hours later, firemen were still fighting the fire663 words
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Article49 1974-06-06 1 Lisbon Thursday. President Antonio de Spinola will visit the Portuguese African territories of Angola and Mozambique next week, informed sources said. It will be the first visit to Africa by General Spinola, since he took over as head of state following the April 25 military coup.49 words
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Article350 1974-06-06 1 'Up to Russia, US' Tokyo, Thursday Australia has taken the initiative in urging the Soviet Union and the United States to hold discussions aimed at reducing their rivalry in the Indian Ocean, a senior Australian official disclosed here yesterday. Mr. Alan Renouf, secretary of Australia's350 words
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163 1974-06-06 1 The agent of a Malaysian passenger ship—the 13,500-ton Malaysia Raya had to put up a banker's guarantee of $3.5 million before she was allowed to leave Singapore on Monday. A Port of Singapore Authority spokesman yesterday said: "The Malaysia Raya was prevented from163 words
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Article102 1974-06-06 1 London, Thursday. Uganda's President Idl Amln has told Britain that if "unfounded propaganda" against his country does not stop Immediately the offices of the British High Commission here will be closed before the end of the week. All Britons working in the country will also be given102 words
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Article69 1974-06-06 1 Hong Kong. Thursday. —A retired government driving examiner was charged in a court here yesterday with possessing assets disproportionate to his earnings under the colony's Prevention of Bribery Ordinance. The court was told that Mr. Kan Ping, 54, possessed assets worth nearly HK$l million ($500,000) while his official69 words
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Article62 1974-06-06 1 Paris. Thursday A French Prototype of the Concorde airliner touched down at Paris last night after a recordbreaking double Atlantic crossing to Rio de Janeiro and 10 hours of supersonic flight. The Anglo French Jet covered 12,024 miles (19,240 km) In a flying time of 11 hours62 words
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Article30 1974-06-06 1 Addis Ababa, Thursday —Two soldiers were killed, a telephone exchange blown up and a wealthy farmer kidnapped over the weekend, as Eritrean guerillas apparently stepped up their activity.30 words
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Article, Illustration146 1974-06-06 1 Kuala Lumpur, Thursday Chinese Premier Chou En-lai (above) has expressed a desire to visit Malaysia if his healtl> permits. Special Functions Minister in charge of Nuclear Energy and the Environment, Mr. Michael Chen, said In an Interview that Mr. Chou would like to see146 words
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Article40 1974-06-06 1 New Delhi, Thursday— The Supreme Court yesterday resolved .that Indian presidential elections be held in August. In a unanimous decision, the seven-mar), court said the election of president at the end of a five-year term "is mandatory."40 words
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Article125 1974-06-06 1 Share prices hovered at overnight closing levels on the Stock Exchange of Singapore this morning. Trading was sluggish. BUSINESS DONE: Leong Huat (1) 2.58. E.Y. Sang (1) 1.38. (1) 1.40. Singapore Land (3) 2.36, (1) 2.35, (2) 2.34. City Development (2) 1.55, U> 1 54, (16) 1.53.125 words
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Article62 1974-06-06 1 Tickets are now on sale for the Sultans Gold Cup soccer match between Singapore Malays and Perak Malays at National Stadium on Sunday. Tickets at $3, $1 and 50 cents (school children) are available at the National Stadium and the Malay F.C. at Balestler Road. The62 words
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Article30 1974-06-06 1 Islamabad, ThursdayPakistan faces a balance of payments deficit of about US$l65 million (Ss4l3 million) in the current financial year largely as a result of increased oil and fertiliser prices.30 words
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Article10 1974-06-06 1 Police reported 100 accidents yesterday. Four were serious.10 words
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Article480 1974-06-06 1 Richard Lim - Landing rights plea By Richard Lim At least four planes have been chartered by travel agencies here to take football fans to Penang for the Singapore versus Penang match on June 23. The agencies will provide also hotel accomodation, transport to the Penang480 words
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Article26 1974-06-06 1 Nairobi, Thursday.—A lion believed to have killed 26 people along the Somali Kenyan border has successfully evaded a hunt organised by Kenya game wardens.26 words
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141 1974-06-06 1 The Foreign Minister, Mr. S. Rajaratnam, told the Kampong Glam constituency table-tennis team to earn goodwill for Singapore by their behaviour. The Minister said this when he presented a flag to the team which is leaving today for a weeklong tour of Kuala141 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous13 1974-06-06 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook for today from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.—No rain.13 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article, Illustration484 1974-06-06 2 Douglas Chan - Back home after two years on the run By Douglas Chan A 14-year-old boy, Prem Chand Sahu, who ran away from home nearly two years ago has returned home with a vow never to leave his family again. For during his two years484 words
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643 1974-06-06 2 Teresa Ooi - 'Few seen to take pride in their work* By Teresa Ooi Acquiring money is fast becoming an absorbing p a s s ion with more people in to d a y's changing world, observed Dr. Ruth Wong, director of the643 words
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Article, Illustration213 1974-06-06 2 Raffles Institution pipped Anderson Secondary School to win the Science and Industry Quiz 1974. In the quiz, which was held at RTS and telecast live last night, the two teams tied at the end of the final round. One extra question was213 words
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Article38 1974-06-06 2 The Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, Dr. Goh Keng Swee, will open the 25th Singapore International Salon of Photography held in conjunction with the Foto Pair "74. at the Victoria Memorial Hail on June 14.38 words
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Article330 1974-06-06 2 Rav K. Dhaliwal - By Rav K. Dhaliwal Yet another step towards eliminating profiteering is likely to be taken soon embossing of prices on consumer products by manufacturers. The Singapore Manufacturers' Association is conducting a survey to study the feasibility of the plan and study any problems involved in330 words
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340 1974-06-06 2 Lau Liat Hoe - By Lau Liat Hoe The lasting success of the "Keep Singapore Cleaft" campaign which began in October, 1968 is still to be seen on our roads. A two-hour spot check by New Nation yesterday afternoon showed that only two out of 11 people littered340 words
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Article, Illustration230 1974-06-06 2 State swimmer Roy Chan (above) may give up his swimming to concentrate on his studies. For he is among the eight students who have been named as this year's President's Scholars by the Public Service Commission. In an interview at his Mountbatten Road home,230 words
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Article50 1974-06-06 2 Karyaseni Bersama "74, an art exhibition by 8. Mohdir and Suraidi Sipan at the lecture hail of the National Library will be opened on Friday at 5.30 p.m. The exhibition will then be on display from Saturday to Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.50 words
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Article, Illustration541 1974-06-06 3 Bharathi Mohan - New call by police to install proper anti-theft devices By Bharathi Mohan Every day, 14 vehicles are stolen throughout the island and police say that yours may be next unless you act now. The thieves are daily driving away cars, motor-cycles, scooters, vans and bicycles541 words
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Article101 1974-06-06 3 Sixteen relics connected with the life of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, will arrive here tomorrow. They will be brought by the Maharani of Nabha from India, and then displayed at the Sikh temple in Wilkinson Road from 8.30 a.m. to 8.30 p.m. on101 words
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Article461 1974-06-06 3 Gene Teo - Open on Sunday By Gene Teo The Kwong Wai Sui Hospital in Serangoon Road which has been undergoing $170,000renovations, is all set to officially go public. The Minister of State for Environment, Mr. Wee Toon Boon, will "open" the hospital on Sunday. The hospital has streamlined461 words
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105 1974-06-06 3 Several local printers will leave Singapore next week to have a first-hand look at some of the latest range of printing equipment at the International Graphic Arts Show in Japan from June 10 to 17. The show is an international event In which printing105 words
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Article, Illustration241 1974-06-06 3 Carlo A. Carag, 16 (above), is a Scout in a million. A native of the Philippines, he was chosen as the millionth Scout during the Golden Jubillee of Scouting in his country last year. The Philippines has about one million Scouts and the241 words
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Article, Illustration380 1974-06-06 3 Anne Marie Nalpon - By Anne Marie Nalpon The cheers and roars of the racetracks may be over for Singapore's wonder horse Jumbo Jet, but he is still the centre of attraction in a new kind of crowd the staff of the Ivan Allan stables at Bukit Timah. ThePicture by Philip Lim - 380 words
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Article136 1974-06-06 3 Rice importers, exporters and wholesalers are currently being licensed prior to the fixing of rice prices by the Government. Once the licensing is over probably In a month's time the first rice prices fixed by the Government under the Price Control (Rice) Order 1974 will136 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous259 1974-06-06 2 NEW NATION CROSSWORD 4 Hulls 5 Break out 6 Minneapolis neighbour 7 Literary or scientific club 8 Anjous 9 Butter cuts 10 Make a fluff 11 Like quartz 12 Tennis players' needs 13 Salt bed 15 Famed munition makers 20 Slatted bin 23 Drama drome 25 By the day 27259 words
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FOR THE YOUNG AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE
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Article413 1974-06-06 4 The winner In this week's letters column for young readers is KENNETH LIEW VERN SYN, aged 8. He wins $10. In this column are several of the many letters received though they did not win a prize in the contest. Remember, you can write a letter on any topic413 words
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Article, Illustration226 1974-06-06 4 SWALLOWS AND A M A Z ONS, by Arthur Ransome, (Puffin). This book Is about sailing, fishing, swimming, camping, and piratical exploits on an uncharted lake (which bears a certain resemblance to Windermere In the Lake District). It makes the sweet freshness of the early226 words
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Article365 1974-06-06 4 Country Hie Japan is such an old country that her ancient history is covered with the mist of mythology. Though indeed old, Japan with youthful energy and vital spirit is constantly seeking to improve the old and discover the new. In 1854 Jaoan concluded a365 words
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Article, Illustration543 1974-06-06 4 The man-eater is strong, swift and dangerous Nature corner Many men dealing with the sea have one of two basic attitudes towards the shark: fear or admiration Sharks have been known by the unattractive nickname of "maneater" for they do attack shipwreck victims, skindivers, and solitary swimmers.543 words
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Article352 1974-06-06 4 The Renaissance of the 15th century saw Europe make great ad vances in learning and scientific d i s c o v e ries. One of the great thinkers of this age was Leonardo da Vinci. It has been said that Leonardo "tc.ok all knowledge as his province.'352 words
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Article, Illustration639 1974-06-06 4 MELODY-MAKERS By Rajosky A lot of record buyers already know, that Glen Campbell's Houston (I'm Coming To See You) (Capitol) is worthwhile listening to. Typically, the songs reflect the rich and personal musical experience of the boy from the small town of Delight. Arkansas. Glen's639 words
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371 1974-06-06 4 VIOLET OON - EATING OUT with VIOLET OON 6 1 n gaporeans always say that if you are really enjoy- ing good food you'd be sweating it out at the same time. That was exactly what a male colleague of mine did when "we tried the371 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous141 1974-06-06 4 Know your Singapore Try to answer the following questions. The answers are given at the end of the list. 1. Name a hospital in Singapore named after an early Chinese pioneer. 2. When was its foundation stone laid? 3. Where is the University of Singapore? 4. What was the old141 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article693 1974-06-06 5 It's very doubtful now, says lawyer Reuter, UPI Washington, Thursday President Nixon's chief lawyer, Mr. James St. Clair, said yesterday he did not think the House Judiciary Committee, which has been hearing evidence for 10 days, would at the moment recommend impeachment of the President.Reuter, UPI - 693 words
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136 1974-06-06 5 Reuter Manila, Thursday— Hundreds of Muslim rebels who have been fighting Philippines martial law forces for the past 20 months have availed themselves of a government guarantee of safe passage to take part in the All-Muslim conference which opened at Marawi city in theReuter - 136 words
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Article74 1974-06-06 5 New Delhi, Thursday— Police have launched a full-scale Investigation into the murder of the Deputy Inspector General of Prisons in Haryana state whose headless body they found in a bedroom cupboard. Police discovered the body on Tuesday after the wife and brother of the dead Major I.S. Kadan.74 words
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Article24 1974-06-06 5 Washington, Thursday. —President Nixon may visit Japan briefly in early July at the end .of his summit trip to the Soviet Union.24 words
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Article25 1974-06-06 5 Paris, Thursday. France plans to build a sixth nuclear submarine and hopes to equip Its nuclear neet with megaton hydrogen missiles within 18 months.25 words
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Article300 1974-06-06 5 Reuterr Dublin, Thursday. Irish troops and police using helicopters and roadblocks launched a massive manhunt across the country yesterday after three masked gunmen kidnapped an ageing British aristocrat and his wife in a fierce struggle at their stately home. The 71-year-old Earl of Donoughmore andReuterr - 300 words
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373 1974-06-06 5 United Press International New Delhi, Thursday —The world's deadliest smallpox epidemic since the turn of the century has killed close to 25,000 people across India over the past six months, health officials said yesterday. They termed the figure of 10,000 dead provided byUnited Press International - 373 words
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Article, Illustration245 1974-06-06 5 Washington, Thursday. Defence Secretary James R. Schle&inger said yesterday the US no longer anticipates a major communist offensive in South Vietnam, but wants a higher level of arms aid to Indochina to continue shoring up American-back-ed regimes, there. Mr. Schleslnger also acknowledged that245 words
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Article416 1974-06-06 5 Arab casualties in M-East war UPI, Reuter Cairo, Thursday Palestinian leader Yassar Arafat said yesterday more than 200,000 Egyptians, Syrians and Palestinians were killed or wounded in the conflict with Israel in the last seven years. Mr. Arafat gave the casualty figure during a three-hourUPI, Reuter - 416 words
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Article35 1974-06-06 5 Canberra, Thursday Australian Prime Minister, Mr. Gough Whitlam yesterday announced a government aid project worth A 57.6 million (5127.3 million) for improvements and extensions to the Port Moresby Airport in Papua New Guinea.35 words
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193 1974-06-06 5 Reuter New York, Thursday. A minimum of 55,000 political detainees are being held in Jails in Indonesia, many of them starving, In the world's worst known case of current political repression, an official of Amnesty International said yesterday. Mrs. Stephanie Grant, head of research atReuter - 193 words
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Article, Illustration394 1974-06-06 5 Reuter Manila, Thursday— Within months of coming into effect, a new friendship treaty between Japan and Philippines has begun wooing investors to this developing South-East Asian archipelago. The Japanese-Philip-pines treaty of amity, commerce and navigation, which came Into effect on January, is expected to clearReuter - 394 words
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Article284 1974-06-06 5 Hong Kong, Thursday. China yesterday lashed out at the Soviet Union for what it described as maritime expansion In the Indian Ocean and the Malacca Straits, the New China news agency reported. The agency quoting an article from Peking's official People's Dally, said the official284 words
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Article71 1974-06-06 5 Paris, Thursday Hundreds of Allied war veterans yesterdav made a pilgrimage to the Normandy beaches at the start of two davs of ceremonies marking today's 30th anniversary of the Normandy Invasion. Parades and wreathlaying ceremonies were planned In a score of towns and villages along the71 words
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Article31 1974-06-06 5 London, Thursday Former Beatles drummer, Rlngo Starr, yesterday denied that he and the other three members of the most famous pop group of t*e 1960s would perform together again.31 words
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122 1974-06-06 5 Reuter London, Thursday—A private detective who tapped a telephone and recorded conversations for one of his clients was fined £500 (*****0) yesterday for "public mischief" in the first tele-phone-tapping court case of its kind in Britain. Graham Blackburn, 40, pleaded guilty to effecting a publicReuter - 122 words
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OPINION
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470 1974-06-06 6 The three evenings of badminton at the Badminton Stadium in the past week did not only provide Singaporeans the opportunity to see some of the world's best players in the game. Even more important, they have revived a vital old aspect of sports namely that470 words
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"WHISPERS" by Ispy
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Article58 1974-06-06 6 It Is not uncommon for foreigners to confuse Chinese words. But one American friend in San Francisco deserves a prize for his confusion. After having been mugged several times, he confessed recently, he had decided to take up "fu yong." Turned out that what he meant58 words
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Article72 1974-06-06 6 Some jokes have the knack or backfiring. Last week a man entered a Los Angeles Police Station waving a pistol and shouting. "Okay here I am." They proved to be his last words. The startled Police officers In tha Station who saw this strange man waving a72 words
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Article, Illustration1083 1974-06-06 6 Pakir Singh - Today our columnist Fakir Singh gives the details of how he caught a thief. For days someone was pine hint his paper. Even after he had arranged with the news vendor to change the time of delivery, his morning paper continued to disappear.1,083 words
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700 1974-06-06 6 George McArthur - Prom George McArthur Los Angeles Times The belt-tightening being forced on the South Vietnamese by American aid cuts has focused attention on military manpower rolls: it is embarrassingly possible they are padded by 50,000 to 500,000 "ghosts" or "flower pot" soldiers. Vietnamese sourcesLos Angeles Times - 700 words
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Article, Illustration615 1974-06-06 6 Sidney Weiland - From Sidney Weiland Reuter Soviet leaders appear to have sidestepped a threatening Ideological battle by postponing a world communist conference in favour of a meeting limited to European communist parties. The compromise—basically over attitudes towards China ends months of backstage discussion involving theReuter - 615 words
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VOICE OF THE PRESS
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Article195 1974-06-06 6 HONOUR GIVEN BY PEKING IS BEYOND EXPECTATION A number of unexpected events took place In Peking in the course of Premier Tun Abdul Razak's visit there. Peking newspapers published lengthy accounts of the visit on their front pages and also lengthy articles on Malaysia. The television network of195 words
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Article545 1974-06-06 6 COUNTING ON THE GOVERNMENT TEAM OF OFFICIALS. A Government Team of Officials (GTO) has been set up to carry out an Inquiry Into the running of the Singapore Bus Service (SBS). The GTO will study the company's operations, engineering and maintenance. financial control, personnel and administration.545 words
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SPECIAL FEATURE
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Article, Illustration2731 1974-06-06 7 ...and Olivia Raffles added colour to the social circuit Making of the Modern Singaporean The social circuit developed slowly in early Singapore. Yes, there were a variety of ways in which the early residents entertained themselves gambling, cock-fighting, or rowing the sampan pan Jang. But the whirl of2,731 words
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FINANCE
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569 1974-06-06 8 Reuter, UPI Tel Aviv, Thursday The world energy crisis has already passed its peak and crude oil prices are likely to decline soon, according to an American oil expert now in Israel. Dr. Max Singer, former president of the Hudson Institute,Reuter, UPI - 569 words
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228 1974-06-06 8 Reuter Bonn, Thursday Chancellor Helmut Schmidt yesterday urged other European Common Market countries to follow the example of West Germany and France and Introduce price stability policies to combat inflation. The Chancellor told a Press conference that his talks last weekend inReuter - 228 words
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Article46 1974-06-06 8 Luxemburg, Thursday Britain has told the Common Market that It would need satisfactory and continuing arrangements for Commonwealth sugar. Foreign Secretary, Mr. James Callaghan, said this in a speech giving details of Britain's proposals for renegotiation of its Common Market membership terms on Tuesday.46 words
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Article109 1974-06-06 8 Tokyo, Thursday.—Japan remained a heavy buyer of the Industrial know-how of other countries, principally the United States, during the 1972 fiscal year, the Government's Science and Technology Agency reported. It said Japanese firms spent US$2O7 million to acquire foreign technology and patents during the109 words
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OVERSEAS STOCK EXCHANGE PRICES
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Article561 1974-06-06 8 Stock staged an afternoon recovery following early weakness on the New York stocfc Exchange yesterday, with buying sparked off by a leading bank spokesman's optimism that the prime rate will fall by the end of the year. Trading was moderate. Standard and Poor's 500-stock index had gained 0.37561 words
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Article36 1974-06-06 8 The Dow Jones range of stocks on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday were: 30 industrials 825.56 (up 1 49), 20 transport 168.37 (up 2.32). 15 utilities 74J0 (unch.), and 65 stocks 250.74 (1.15).36 words
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Article202 1974-06-06 8 Closing prices (in francs) yesterday: Paritai 158.50 +1 Indochine 192 -f 2 Poncier 330 —7 Printemps 90.10 uncta. CGE 350 —1 Bull 45 30 —3 Royal Dutch 144.50 unch. Michelin 895 unch. Thomson 201 —.20 CFP 155 +2 Rhone 133 +.50 ATR 288 unch. BSN 875 —7 Philips 57202 words
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Article235 1974-06-06 8 Prices at 11 -30 a.m. (Australian time) today: Aberleen cusp. Do cpts susp. AOD M MVi Allstate 08 A mad 03 W 04 Aurora 08 nil Do opts nil 00 Vi Aust Ant 05 06 Bamboo M nil Beach 30 nil Bounty mmp. Bridge NH II Cleveland 55 3«235 words
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Article309 1974-06-06 8 1 Prices on the Tokyo Stock Exchange rebound ed, fuelled by specialincentive news. The morning session opened bullish, led by latent asset stocks r.n the news that Finance Minister Mr. Fukuda has requested the Tax System Research committee to make a survey of assets revaluation. Railways, paper pulps and309 words
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Article82 1974-06-06 8 This service comes from the Union Bank of Switzerland Closing prices (In francs) on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday: UBS 3020 00 SBC 533 7 Credit Suisse 2S70 65 Swissair B. 480 Swiss Relnsur. 1940 Wlnterthur B. 1400 50 Zurlcta Insur MOO 150 Juvena B. 1700 30 Nestle B.82 words
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Article, Illustration184 1974-06-06 8 Though trading was doll, share prices improved slightly on the Sinrapore stock market yesterday. Because of the reluctance to deal turnover dropped by more than 18 per cent since the beginning of the week to 1.78 million shares. The closure of the Kuala Lumpur Exchange to mark the184 words
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116 1974-06-06 8 Guthrie Engineering has been awarded a $500,000 contract to supply and install switchgear equipment for an electronic components plant in Malacca. The contract Involves the complete electrillcatlon of the Siemens Components Sdn Ehd factory. Another subsidiary of Guthrie Berhad Organisation, Guthrie Management Services, has also been116 words
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Article172 1974-06-06 8 The general manager of Singapore Hyatt Hotel Mr. Benor Chorengel, has announced the following appointments: Mr. Michael Oh, director of sales. Singapore and Ball, with responsibilty of selling worldwide both places as destinations. Miss Hillary Peralta, sales manager, in charge of all aspects of the Singapore market covering commercial172 words
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Article75 1974-06-06 8 New Delhi, ThursdaySweden signed an agreement here yesterday to give India credits and grants totalling 335 Million krone rs to finance general Imports from any part of the world. Officials said 175 kroners—7s million kronen of it In grantswere for use during fiscal 1974-75 and the75 words
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Article38 1974-06-06 8 Rome, Thursday Fiat—ltaly's biggest car maker announced yesterday It is raising all domestic prices of Its Fiat and Autoblanchl cars by 13.2 per cent. But no Increases In export car prices are planned at this stage.38 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration622 1974-06-06 8 H. Krishnan - W V* ASIAN DIARY How to solve the nation's food crisis From H. Krishnan United Press International INDIA The domestic euphoria over India's spectacular entry into the nuclear club has quietened and the country once again faces the harsh reality of halfempty stomachs. "It wasUnited Press International - 622 words
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Article, Illustration596 1974-06-06 8 Juan Gatbonton - From Juan Gatbonton SRI LANKA Sri Lanka's Republic Day last month was attended by no parades, no drumbeats. The celebrations were muted by an austerity conditioned by the country's economic troubles and the long shadow cast by the April 1971 insurgency. Three years after596 words
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737 1974-06-06 8 Ian Mackenzie - From Ian Mackenzie Reuter JAPAN Nuka Dun an, a plump and jovial public accountant, looks forward to the day when the Ryukyu Islands sever their ties with Japan proclaim themselves an Independent republic. The Ryukyus, stretching in a 60-lsland and from the southern tipReuter - 737 words
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TREND
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Article, Illustration411 1974-06-06 9 A. L - MMM ON THE JOB A.L. For Maria Bay, 24, switching posts within the same organisation, from a secretarial to a bank officer's job has increased her job satisfaction t re m«e n dously. Working in the First National City Bank as411 words
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Article, Illustration374 1974-06-06 9 Who wears the pants around the house isn't important when you're a jean manufacturer. Just so long as SOMEONE wears it, and obviously, many people do. In fact, business is so good that the world's first—and now leading—jean maker, Levi Strauss, has a374 words
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213 1974-06-06 9 The weighty problem oi platform-soled shoes received the attention of a British politician yesterday. Mrs. Renee Short, a Labour MP called on xirls to boycott platiorm soles, which, since the fashion started two years ago. have got niKher and higher. Some are213 words
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Article, Illustration352 1974-06-06 9 Letters were the only means of communication for people living apart before the telephone was invented. Sending a letter to your neighbour down the road was no extraordinary matter; it was just the fastest way of getting a message across. But now352 words
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Article52 1974-06-06 9 Pirelli, the tyre manufacturers, have decided to bring in fresh ideas after 10 years of sexy calendars which have decorated boardrooms and been sent to British prime ministers and world royal families. The calendars have been sold for up to £60 ($324) to people not on the exclusive52 words
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Article392 1974-06-06 9 POPULAR Katong Shopping Centre has become yet another fashion centre for the dressconscious ladies, men and teenagers. The numerous boutiques, ladies' stores, men's shops, children's departments and tailoring ser v i c es, all under a single roof, makes shopping here for that formal392 words
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283 1974-06-06 10 Rome, Thursday Italian manager Ferruecio Valcareggi has encountered a storm of protest from his players after announcing the numbers they will wear on their shirts in this month's World Cup finals. Many players are disturbed because they will not be able to wear the283 words
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Article72 1974-06-06 10 New York, Thursday.— Results of baseball matches: American League —Cleveland 0 Texas 9: Chicago 9 New York 2; Kansas City 8 Baltimore 0; Milmaukee 4 California 3; Boston 4 Minnesota 3; Detroit 0 Oakland 4; Detroit 4 Oakland 1 (2nd). National League—San Francisco 5 St. Louis 3; Atltanta72 words
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Article, Illustration346 1974-06-06 10 He will receive replica of Rimet Trophy Sao Paulo, Thursday Brazilian soccer idol Pele will kick oft the World Cup in West Germany next week and will be honoured in the opening ceremonies as the most dazzling football player in history. The 33346 words
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Article, Illustration929 1974-06-06 10 Belgrade, Thursday Kevin Keegan, England's pint-sized forward, foiled World Cup contenders Yugoslavia by heading a 75th minute equaliser to snatch a 2-2 draw in a friendly soccer match here last night. Yugoslavia, who meet champions Brazil In the opening World Cup match next929 words
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Article208 1974-06-06 10 Oslo, Thursday. Billy Bremner and Jimmy Johnstone, who we involved in a hotel bar incident here on Sunday, were among 14 players selected by Scotland manager Willie Ormond to play against Norway in a World Cup warm-up match here tonight. Ormond said he would give his lineup208 words
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390 1974-06-06 10 Paris, Thursday Italian Paolo Bertolucci, blaming blistered feet and a painful back, was out of the French international tennis championships in the first round yesterday after being seeded 13th. Bertolucci, the second ranked Italian and losing finalist in the British hard court championships in390 words
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424 1974-06-06 10 PERCY SENEVIRATNE - By PERCY SENEVIRATNE The Singapore cricket team for tomorrow's "Test" at Kuala Lumpur could be mistaken for a line-up of second stringers with the pullout of five regulars, Including skipper Robin Tessensohn. The others are: John Martens, Mike Scrutton, wicket keeper Pritam Singh and424 words
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Article, Illustration30 1974-06-06 10 UPI picture.UPI picture. - 30 words
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Article24 1974-06-06 10 Taipei, Friday An Asian Basketball Confederation All-Star team left Seoul yesterday on the second leg of Its current Far East circuit tour.24 words
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713 1974-06-06 10 New York, Thursday If anyone believes there is a new Jerry Quarry these days, Jerry Quarry does. Training here among Playboy Country Club bunnies, but monitored by Charlie, the new Mrs. Quarry, Jerry looks on his June 17 Madison Square Garden date with713 words
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Article115 1974-06-06 10 New York, Thursday— Teddy Brenner, President of Madison Square Garden, confirmed yesterday that Joe Louis has been named to referee the 12round bout between Joe Frazier and Jerry Quarry at the Garden on June 17. Louis celebrated his 60th birthday three weeks aro and the115 words
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Article, Illustration410 1974-06-06 11 Brains and brawn are often the qualities of champions. But would'nt you be surprised to find engineers and technicians on a basketball court rather than a laboratory The visiting Bihar State basketball team is precisely that, reports C.K. Yong. At thl Gay World stadium lastPicture by JERRY SEH - 410 words
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Article, Illustration428 1974-06-06 11 Maori Fighter surprises By BLUE PETER, Kuala Lumpur, Thursday Napoleon Solo II did a wipning gallod here this morning. The Bleep Bleep three-year-old, with apprentice Mansor astride, sprinted smartly over 3f in 35 4/5. The going was good. Maori F i g h ter (Rod428 words
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Article102 1974-06-06 11 Tokyo, Thursday. Nine Japanese military personnel will visit China ♦or the first t since the end of World War II to take part in a three day Sino Japanese shooting competition in Peking from June 20, the Rifle Shooting Association said yesterday. They are part of the102 words
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Article52 1974-06-06 11 Newcomers Special Constabulary held season campaigners ANZUK to a 1-1 draw in a SHA League Division II game at Naval Base yesterday. ANZUK took the lead in the first half but SC who controlled most of the game equalised in the second half with a goal by52 words
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Article177 1974-06-06 11 SATURDAY RACE ONE: 2.30 Class 5 Dlv. 3 91/2F Mallalg. RACE TWO: 3.05 Class 5 Div. 2 91/2F Nil. RACE THREE: 3.35 Class 5 Dlv. 3 6f Suball, Starlet. RACE FOUR: 4 05 Class 2 Dlv. 4 6f Nil. RACE FIVE: 4.35 Class 4 Dlv. 2 10F Omnipotent, Shlvajl,177 words
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Article33 1974-06-06 11 Tunis. Thursday.—Tunisian athletics officials announced yesier day that they had withdrawn Tunisian competitors from the Paul Mericamp Memorial athletics meeting in Paris, starting today because of the participation ol South African competitors.33 words
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Article365 1974-06-06 11 London, Thursday Snow Knight, a 50-1 outsider who looked like being left out of the race when he played up badly before the start, scored a shock win in the richest-ever Epsom Derby yesterday. Jockey Brian Taylor had Snow Knight in front for most of365 words
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Article12 1974-06-06 11 The Changl Swimming Pool has been closed to the public12 words
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Article412 1974-06-06 11 Oosterhuis fails Muirfield. ThursdayFormer tennis star Bob Falkenburg, who won the Wimbledon singles title In 1948, led the field Into the fourth round of the British amateur golf championships yesterday. The 48-year-old American, who has been living In Brazil in recent vears. defeated American Bob Cranston of412 words
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Article1042 1974-06-06 11 Saturday CI. 2 Div. 3 6f 0482 Make A Wish 9.00 5 1211 Keep Going II 8.13 14 0011 Regal Mate II 8.13 6 26 Kuantan n 8.11 1 3114 Lowland Chief 8.10 13 2162 Sincerity 111 8.07 3 4642 Olympic Triumph 8.06 2 0084 Honey1,042 words
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Article338 1974-06-06 11 New York, Thursday.— Gary Player hardly needs another victory to certify his standing among golf's greatest players, but he'll have a special incentive this week in the U S. Open. It's the tournament that can put Player back on his ranch in South Africa.338 words
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Article520 1974-06-06 11 C.K. YONG - BOWLING by C.K.YONG Katong Bowling Association are staging a 22-hour marathon on June 15 from 4 p.m. to 2 p.m. tfce following day. This marathon is based on the doubles with each team's average combination not exceeding 360 points. Main sponsors are Phoenix Sunbalm and Jakie's520 words
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Article28 1974-06-06 11 Jakarta. Thursday Malaysia beat Japan 4-1 In the Jakarta Anniversary soccer tournament here last night. In another match, defending champions Burma beat South Korea 3-128 words
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Article739 1974-06-06 11 Andy sends Sussex tumbling London, Thursday— India will be hoping to clinch a hattrick of victories over England when they start their threeTest series at Old Trafford today. The Indians, though they started their current tour with a string of 10 dull draws, have gained739 words
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149 1974-06-06 11 Isle of Man, Wednesday Britain's Charlie Williams, riding a Yamaha, comfortably won the lightweight 250 cc class at the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy motorcycle Teries yesterday. Williams, 23, snatched a half-minute lead on the opening lap and was never headed. He149 words
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Advertisement581 1974-06-06 10 i'-MIMlXra DINE/ DANCE ROMANCE to the 'Sounds of Hawaii' at Aloha Rhu Hawaiian Village The Ideal Seaside Rendezvous for exotic seafood, Cantonese cuisine and soothing music. Just 2Vt m.s., from Bedok. RESERVATIONS. Tel: *****4/ *****0. TERRY SNG, London's top hairstylist (Member of Halrdresslng World Federation) after 7 years in Europe581 words
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Advertisement485 1974-06-06 10 SAVANNA FLORAL FOAM being used by Leading Florists in Advanced Countries. Ideal for all kinds of Floral Arrangements. Longer life for Flowers. Sole Agents: Malaysia/ Singapore, Katong Flowershop, Singapore. FOR SALE USED CATERPILLAR D7E 47A, complete with Hydraulic angledozer and winch, new track groups. Very good condition. *****2 Miss Llm.485 words
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Article194 1974-06-06 12 TODAY Is Thursday, June 6, the 157th day of 1974 with 208 to follow. THE MOON Is between Its full phase and last quarter. THE MORNING STARS are Venus and Jupiter. THE EVENING STARS are Mercury. Mars and Saturn. Those born on this date are under the sign of194 words
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Article59 1974-06-06 12 AH FOOK: Poor little Lee Choo. Nobody seems to want her. How can anyone be so cruel to leave her all alone by herself. MEI LIN: What a shame, abandoning a beautiful child like her. If Singaporeans have no heart for their children, the Social Welfare Home will59 words
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Article, Illustration63 1974-06-06 12 Posing for shut-ter-bugs is second nature to Miss Pennie Lee. As a model, she has regularly posed for photographers. Pennie, 24, says that as a model she takes good care of her complexion and weight by swimming and bowling. With fashions changing all the time Pennie63 words
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Advertisement125 1974-06-06 12 PARKER 45 'convertible' The Flighter fills two ways. From an ink bottle or with a large capacity cartridge that writes up to 10,000 words. Point assembly is easily replaceable with a choice of 5 point sizes. Ranging from Extra Fine to Broad in 14 K gold. The Parker 45 Flighter125 words
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Advertisement130 1974-06-06 12 SUCCESS Read these letters from girls who have taken the Deportment and Grooming Course at Elsa Yeo Model Centre. The benefits are many.... Deborah Onstead: 1 must really thank my parents for encouraging me to participate in such a well planned, intensive course on beauty training and social etiquette. Priscilla130 words
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Miscellaneous1032 1974-06-06 12 3.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by HOUSEWIVES' MATINEE The Scandal: Part 1 of a Cantonese film 3.55 TIME FOR TWO (C) (D A light musical programme. 4.10 GENERAL HOSPITAL Daytime serial starring John Bernadine as Dr. Steve Hardy and Emily McLaughan. Stories involving the staff, the doctors and the patients of1,032 words
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Miscellaneous1626 1974-06-06 12 BACK PAGE AT THE CINEMA with EDGAR KOH McQ: John Wayne, In a departure from his usual Western roles, plays a cop out to dig Into the cold-blooded killing of his buddy; taken off the force, he acquires a powerful, unlicensed gun to blow the bandits and their cars to1,626 words
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Miscellaneous284 1974-06-06 12 WORLD WEATHER London—Mostly sunny but chance of rain this evening, 70-61P, 21-16C, Headline: Peer is held as hostage. Paris—Cloudy, 70-52F, 21-11C. Headline: Britain to pay less for common market participation. Moscow Variable clouds with rain at times, 59-46F, 15-8C. Headline: The role of the ministry in socialist emulation. New York—Sunny284 words
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