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Title Section22 1974-06-13 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Thursday evening, June 13, 1974 No- 1049 Price 20 cents M.C. (P) 20/74 NE\\»SmON SINGAPORE THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 197422 words
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Article, Illustration231 1974-06-13 1 The slogan "Stop at Two" certainly does not apply to dogs in fact, this line-up stretches right up to 13! For Tania Favacho, 5, the litter is an extra-big bundle of joy. "I have never seen so many puppies before," she said, eyes shining with excitement. Bending toPicture by Steven Lee - 231 words
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Article27 1974-06-13 1 Mogadishu. Thursday. —Somali leader Moham med Slad Barre was today elected chairman of the Organisation of American Unity, taking over from Nigerian President Yukubu Gowon.27 words
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Article132 1974-06-13 1 In moderate trading, share prices improved slightly on the Stock Exchange of Singapore this morning. BUSINESS DONE: F. Unl-.n (3) 1.87. City Development (1) 1.60, (6) 1.61, (11) 1.62. (1) 1.63. Mosbert (1) Ll7. San Holdings (1) 0.81. S. Land (6) 2 52. (1) 2.53. (1) 2.51,132 words
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Article61 1974-06-13 1 Moscow, Thursday. Ballet dancers Valery and Gallna Panov danced for joy on the pavement outside the Leningrad visa office yesterday after being handed their exit visas to leave the Soviet Union. The Panovs hugging each other, dancing and kissing at the end of their two-year fight to61 words
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Article58 1974-06-13 1 Talpeh, Thursday The Taiwan Government Is to set up an ad hoc committee to promote economic co operation with Saudi Arabia, the Central News Agency said today. The committee comprising officials from the Taiwan Government and the Central Bank of China, will draft research reports and financial58 words
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Article36 1974-06-13 1 Bogota, Thursday Earthquakes struck Peru, Venezuela and Mexico yesterday, observatories reported. One Derson was reported killed in Mexico City when a stone wall collapsed. There were no Immediate reports from other quake areas.36 words
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Article13 1974-06-13 1 Police reported 92 accidents yesterday. Three were serious and two fatal.13 words
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Article226 1974-06-13 1 Final won't be played here Kuala Lumpur, Thursday Singapore has been ruled out as a venue tor the Malaysia Cup soccer final on July 6, FA of Malaysia secretary Datuk Kwok Kin Keng said yesterday. FAM vice-president Datuk Hamzah has told Datuk Kwok that the final226 words
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Article180 1974-06-13 1 Television Singapore will telecast the final four matches of the World Cup next month. These matches will be televised two to three days after they have been played in manyAll the commentaries for these matches will be in English. An official announcement Is180 words
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Article19 1974-06-13 1 Luanda, Thursday. About 100 prisoners In the Luanda district prison escaped on Tuesday after overpowering their guards.19 words
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Article304 1974-06-13 1 Mounting tension as guerrilla is held Reuter, UPI Frankfurt, Thursday Tension is mounting op the eve of the World Cup soccer finals in West Germany following a bomb explosion and the arrest of a Palestinian student suspected of being a member of anReuter, UPI - 304 words
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Article313 1974-06-13 1 l/MM 74 Reuter, UPI Frankfurt, Thursday The World Cop soccer finals open here tonight with Brazil playing Yugoslavia klckoff 11.30 p.m. Singapore time. (Match preview In Page 10). For the first round of the competition, the 1* teams have keen seeded Into four groups playingReuter, UPI - 313 words
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Article, Illustration298 1974-06-13 1 They can help police in solving the IGP murder case Koala Lumpur, Thursday The hunt for the killers of lOP Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Hashlm is now hotting up with the release of sketches of two suspects wanted for questioning. Picture* of the two sketched298 words
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Miscellaneous13 1974-06-13 1 Forecast Singapore's weather forecast from 1 pjn. to 6 p.m today Isolated showers.13 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article, Illustration158 1974-06-13 2 This picture of the "Expensive Loaf of Bread" is one exhibit which is drawing a lot of attention at the Keep Singapore Crime Free exhibition now on at the Victoria Memorial Hall. It depicts a loaf of bread stuffed with high quality perfumes. While the outward appearance of158 words
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Article32 1974-06-13 2 The Metro p o 1 i tan YMCA of Singapore will conduct a water skiing course under Mr. Eugene Khoo at Ponggol Point on Saturday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.32 words
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104 1974-06-13 2 The Ministry of Labour has reported an increase in the number of people who have approached its employment service for Jobs. There were 30,561 people on the Ministry's register at the end of April compared with 29,930 the previous month. The employment service104 words
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Article37 1974-06-13 2 Ten young organists will vie for the "Organist of the Year" award in the junior and open sections of the final of the 4th Singapore Organ Festival at the Singapore Conference Hall on June 28.37 words
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105 1974-06-13 2 More children are now taking up employment in factories. Statistics from the Ministry of Labour showed that 2,270 children between 14 and 16 years old are now working in various factories, as at the end of April. During April, 105 children comprising 86 females and105 words
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Article25 1974-06-13 2 The Calrnhill Community Centre will hold a fruit carving course for beginners at the centre from July 6. Applications close on June 22.25 words
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Article, Illustration368 1974-06-13 2 Douglas Chan - Be more careful when getting domestic help, say police By Douglas Chan Early this month, a 24 year old maidservant was jailed for a day and fined $2250 by a magistrate for stealing her employer's cheque book, and for forging and cashing three368 words
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Article198 1974-06-13 2 18 bosses fined Sixteen workers were killed In industrial accidents during April. According to statistics from the Ministry or Labour, this brings the number of workers killed during the first four months of this year to 57. A breakdown of the figures showed that the198 words
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Article31 1974-06-13 2 The Hello Support Group Club will hold an excursion for 20 blind youths living in districts 13 to 17 to the Mandai Zoological Garden and the Japanese Garden on Sunday.31 words
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Article237 1974-06-13 2 Boy scouts In the Asia-Pacific region will now concentrate more on community development and a community development sub-com-mittee has been formed to co-ordinate these activities, according to the new regional chairman, Senator Kamarul Arlffln of Malaysia. In an Interview, Senator Arlffln, who was a member of237 words
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156 1974-06-13 2 Singapore imported more than $29 million worth of fresh Mandarin oranges last year. This amounts to 40,880 tonnes of fresh Mandarin oranges. The main source of supply was Israel which exported $6.7 million or 11,464 tonnes of oranges to Singapore, followed by Taiwan156 words
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Article, Illustration74 1974-06-13 2 Suzie (left) has no time for lady etiquette. She likes her drink neat and straight from the kettle. It has become a morning habit for the 10-year-old Orang Utan at the Singapore Zoological Gardens. But Zookeepers are not worried. For It Is not brandyPicture by PHILIP LIM - 74 words
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140 1974-06-13 2 An ASEAN ball will be held on June 28 in aid of Singapore charities. The Philippines Ambassador, Mr. Delfln R. Garcia, disclosed that ASEAN diplomatic missions in Singapore would hold it under patronage of President Sheares at the Shangri-La Hotel. The chairman of the140 words
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Article33 1974-06-13 2 The Department of Extramural Studies of the University of Singapore will conduct a 24lecture course on Introduction to Industrial Engineering at the University's Nissen Hut 1 from June 18 at 7.30 p.m.33 words
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268 1974-06-13 2 The forthcoming 23rd Assembly of the World Confederation of Organisations cf the Teaching Profession in Singapore will culminate in a number of meetings by affiliated members of the group. At the earlier meetings of member organisations, discussions will be held on topical subjects, at the268 words
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Article39 1974-06-13 2 An eight-lecture course on Accounts, Stock Exchange and the Investor at the University of Singapore's Nissen Hut 8 from July 1. Mr. William Yee, a company secretary and stock broking company dealer, will conduct the course.39 words
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Article26 1974-06-13 2 The Singapore National Union of Journalists will hold its annual general meeting at the Holiday Inn, Scotts Road, on July 7 at 10 a.m.26 words
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Article35 1974-06-13 2 An American Express travellers' cheque bearing the name Albert Lorse has been found in the cocktail lounge of Raffles Hotel in Beach Road. The owner may claim it from the hotel's reception desk.35 words
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Article, Illustration380 1974-06-13 3 Rav K. Dhaliwal - Top in essay contest By Rav K. Dhaliwal See Cher put his best foot forward and came out tops in a recent national essay competition, beating 49 ablebodied students in the process. In fact, his left foot which he used to write the380 words
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Article316 1974-06-13 3 Set up centre, expert urges A top executive of the International Coo p e r a t ive Alliance has called on the cooperative and consumer movement in Singapore to jointly set up a training centre. Mr. J.M. Rana* director of education of the316 words
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Article129 1974-06-13 3 Singapore's population swelled by 36,979 people last year. There were 48,269 live births registered, and 11,920 deaths last year. According to the Department of Statistics, there was a natural increase of 16.6 people per thousand population last year. Figures for 1972 were 49,678 babies born, and 11,522 deaths.129 words
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Article25 1974-06-13 3 The International Training Centre will hold Its annual ball and the Miss ITC contest at the Penthouse, Imperial Hotel. tomorrow at 8 p.m.25 words
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Article224 1974-06-13 3 Relatives of the late millionaire, Mr. Tan Lark Sye, will donate $500,000 to the Nanyang University. The sum Is to be used for scholarships in honour of the late Mr. Tan, who was the founder of the university. This was disclosed by the chairman of the224 words
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247 1974-06-13 3 Sunny Wee - Shot in the arm for trade By Sunny Wee The manufacturing and business community today welcomed the Government's decision to partially ease credit control. They feel that this would bring about a revival of the construction industry which has been hit by the247 words
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Article39 1974-06-13 3 The Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, Dr. Ooh Keng Swee, will open the 25th Singapore International Salon of Photography held in conjunction with Foto Fair *74 at the Singapore Victoria Memorial Hall tomorrow at 5.30 p.m.39 words
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Article24 1974-06-13 3 The Festival of French Food and Art will be held at the Continental Restaurant of the Oberoi Imperial Hotel today and tomorrow.24 words
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Advertisement70 1974-06-13 3 TRY& BUY" W M It's really very easy to find a pair of Lee parts. pants or slacks to fit you. Just try on a pair and you'll agree that Lee is the best buy Le€ m X m 2* it w ES£ i Illli fti/ A STORES M|r OUTFITTERS70 words
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FOR YOUR PLEASURE AND FOR THE YOUNG
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Article, Illustration954 1974-06-13 4 MELODY-MAKERS By Rajosky A usually Intense and moody personality, Lobo, the singerwriter of the "Me And You And A Dog Named Boo" fame, gives us in his album JUST A SINGER (Philips) an insight into his instincts and inclinations. Picking on the songs954 words
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Article, Illustration451 1974-06-13 4 Nature corner Pigeons and doves are a group of birds, found everywhere in the world except in arctic regions because these are very cold places. There is no real difference between a pigeon and a dove, these are just two interchangeable names for the same451 words
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Article430 1974-06-13 4 The winners In this week's letters column for young readers are David Ng Choong Yin and V. Nallna. They each get $10. In this column are several of the manv letters received though they did not win a prize In the contest. Remember, you can write a letter on430 words
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Article, Illustration280 1974-06-13 4 Clouds form when moist air is cooled. Everyday vast amounts of water are evaporated from the earth's surface and rise into the atmosphere as water vapour. Water vapour is invisible, but if its particles combine into tiny droplets of water or form ice280 words
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Article246 1974-06-13 4 It has been said that "wnen poetry and the creative imagination rule expression in language, we have poetry." English literature is filled with many excellent poems which put language to effective use and at the same time follow a rhyme and rhythm scheme. There are various246 words
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Article, Illustration293 1974-06-13 4 MOOMINPAPPA AT SEA by Tove Jansson, (Puffin) "It's strange," thought Moominmamma. "Strange that people can be sad and even angry because life is too easy." That was how it had been with Moomlnpappa, though, back home in Moominvalley. He'd been feeling unnecessary, out of things.293 words
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Article, Illustration472 1974-06-13 4 Country File Vietnam is a long and narrow country of 129,196 square miles, roughly the shape of the letter S. Arched against the southern land mass of China, its coastline of over 2,000 miles curves around the Gulf of Tonkin, then juts out Into the south472 words
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Advertisement631 1974-06-13 4 j Win a Colour TV in the J New Nation/Vauxhall Viva Economy Test/1 i (WEEK 4) THURSDAY COUPON For the past 3 weeks. Jim Watkins. New Nation's motoring columnist, has driven the 1974 Vauxhall Viva on economy runs over three different routes in town, on the open roads and in631 words
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Miscellaneous59 1974-06-13 4 I i 1 •i r r n 3 E HEME rr HAS LANDED ON ONE OF THE PLANETS IN OUTER SPACE. YOUR MISSION IP investigate THE CAUSE and to RECOVER it if possible THIS MISSIONS AN EXTREMELY iPfatrWl 3£ MA* f£££ u L %f° TAKE N0 Risk! 1 \JJOOD LUCK59 words
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Miscellaneous126 1974-06-13 4 Know your Singapore Try to answer the following questions. The answers are at the end of the list. 1. How many constituencies are there in Singapore? 2. Who is the principal of the Singapore Polytechnic? 3. Name the amusement park at Kitchener Road. 4. Name the road which connects Serangoon126 words
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WORLD NEWS
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486 1974-06-13 5 Press gets FBI documents Reuter Washington, Thursday New leaks about Secretary of State Henry Kissinger's alleged involvement in the wiretapping of government officials emerged yesterday, only hours after he threatened to resign unless they stopped. The new leaks or FBI documents onReuter - 486 words
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Article134 1974-06-13 5 Reuter Washington, Thursday President Nixon yesterday waived his claim of executive privilege over documents subpoenaed by former White House aide John Ehrlichman, Federal district court judge Gerhard Gesell said. The President's action removed the prospect of his being cited for contempt of court by Judge Gesell. WhiteReuter - 134 words
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Article43 1974-06-13 5 New Delhi, Thursday— A total of 9000 Indian railway workers, who took part in last month's strike, have been suspended and face charges of violence, sabotage and subversion, according to official figures released yesterday. They are liable to dismissal if convicted.43 words
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216 1974-06-13 5 Oslo, Thursday. A tight security cordon was thrown round a military airbase here as a second round of hearings opened yesterday into allegations by the Irish Government that British troops ill-treated and tortured detainees in Northern Ireland. Norwegian authorities followed the same strict216 words
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Article43 1974-06-13 5 Mogadishu, Thursday, —Foreign ministers of the Organisation of African Unity have agreed to consider sanctions against countries still trading with Rhodesia. They unauthorised the OAU secretariat to begin an Immediate study into the best methods the sanctions could be enforced.43 words
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Article, Illustration283 1974-06-13 5 Reuter Buenos Aires, Thursday Argentine President Juan Peron yesterday withdrew his threat to resign after tens of thousands of cheering supporters massed In front of Government House. The 78-year-old President, who issued his threat because of what he called an orchestrated campaign againstReuter - 283 words
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208 1974-06-13 5 Reuter London, Thursday Trade union leaders yesterday urged Britan's 10 million organised workers to moderate wage claims as part of a social contract with the three-month-old Labour Government. The recommendation by the Economic Committee of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) provided aReuter - 208 words
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230 1974-06-13 5 United Press International New Delhi, Thursday. —The government admitted yesterday for the first time that a smallpox epidemic was raging in several northern states and said at least 15,946 people had died in the first five months of this year. A Health Ministry officialUnited Press International - 230 words
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Article24 1974-06-13 5 Bydney, Thursday. Acupuncture has been used at a Sydney psychiatric clinic to withdraw an 18-year-old girl from heroin addiction frr.-n heroin addiction.24 words
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Article299 1974-06-13 5 'Plan to sow anarchy' warning Reuter, UPI Phnom Penh, Thursday The Cambodian government has alerted Its security forces and the population following intelligence reports that another group of armed Insurgents are ready to Infiltrate into the capital on a terror campaign. A communique issued by theReuter, UPI - 299 words
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Article183 1974-06-13 5 Reuter Oslo, Thursday The United States has received support from its Nato allies for a new flexible nuclear strategy giving priority to selected military targets. A communique released at the end of a two-day meeting of Nato defence ministers said they examined theReuter - 183 words
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Article73 1974-06-13 5 London, Thursday A headless corpse allegedly stolen from a cemetery vault by the self-styled high priest of the British Occult Society was later found by a horrified architect in the front seat of his car, a court was told yesterday. The prosecutor said 33-year-old David Farrant,73 words
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OPINION
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Article459 1974-06-13 6 There can be no denying that of all the countries in South-East Asia, Burma whose President arrives today for a goodwill visit, is the least known, even among its neighbours in the region. This ignorance is largely the result of the Burmese Government's closed-door policy459 words
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'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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Article68 1974-06-13 6 Even the best of plans can go awry. A friend who was bringing his whole family to West Malaysia for a holiday, took the Police advice of notifying them of his absence from hrrne and asking them to keep an eye on his flat. But this precaution did68 words
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Article77 1974-06-13 6 The adage, better late than never, is not necessarily valid all the time. A firm which decided that it had been overpaying one of Its employees by $7 per week for the last four years, for Instance tried to rectify its mistake by reducing his weekly pay packet77 words
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Article, Illustration1113 1974-06-13 6 Pakir Singh - Hockey bai always been the (aNattte sport of Paklr Sink. He betas playing the tun in school and eonttnaed to do so daring his underrradaate days at the Sinrapore University. More reeentlr he returned to eeewetithre hockey by rlaying for the Special Constables against KD1,113 words
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734 1974-06-13 6 Ronald Soble - By Ronald Soble Los Angeles Times Without realising It, the world's leading industrialised nations may have achieved monetary reform In spite of themselves. To be sure, noating currency exchange rates need guidelines and refinement- But In this day of massive currency flows from One countryLos Angeles Times - 734 words
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Article, Illustration713 1974-06-13 6 Ralph Harris - From Ralph Harris Reuter President Nixon's visit to the Middle East this week is basically an attempt to nudge war-weary Israeli and Arab "doves" towards a political settlement after more than 25 years of bitter confrontation. Mr. Nixon apparently believes that spectacular UU.Reuter - 713 words
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VOICE OF THE PRESS
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Article238 1974-06-13 6 STUDENTS AND CULTURE In his speech at the Unlverslti Kebangsaan convocation opening ceremony, the Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak, stated that a national culture was essential in this country so as to ensure harmony and unity among its multi-racial people. Malaysia's national culture, said he, should reflect the238 words
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Article527 1974-06-13 6 INCOME TAX. Employees who axe now contributing to CPF at a rate of 11 per cent will hare to contribute four per cent more when the revised CPF rate of 30 per cent with an employer and hit employee each contributing half of It as announced by527 words
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Article, Illustration3595 1974-06-13 7 What V visitors saw in S'pore around the 1840s > Making of the Modern Singaporean Today Singapore ranks as one of Asia's leading tourist centres and its hotels are the envy of other capital cities hoping to get a slice of the lucrative trade. But few people know3,595 words
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Advertisement60 1974-06-13 7 A lip %Ti 4V/f V/ r/ y "'ii »«>ji «k •2» //i ft /> Aim M* 4^ HI 'it ft |W is fl g v'il y £9H^ V mi*4Z rt ms Je w to Wi ®i 1 r sft«; ST SI at TV.' L'Arc de Triomphe de Germanicus, Sairues, Cognac.60 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration419 1974-06-13 8 Reuter hong kong The teeming British colony, Hong Kong has some of the most densely populated districts in the world, and its major overcrowding problem is not being helped by a bizarre two way human traffic across the border with China. OneReuter - 419 words
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619 1974-06-13 8 United Press International SOUTH KOREA The name of the game, as far as the government of President Park Chung-hee Is concerned. Is economic stability and growth for South Korea, a veritable battle for survival In an increasingly unstable economic world. In that battle somethingUnited Press International - 619 words
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Article358 1974-06-13 8 Washington Post INDIA Two young Americans are expected to go on trial In Calcutta within two months In the first case in India of westerners charged with spying. Anthony Fletcher and Richard Harcos were arrested on April 26, 1973, In Calcutta. They have beenWashington Post - 358 words
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FINANCE
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149 1974-06-13 8 Reuter London, Thursday. Liberal Party leader, Mr. Jeremy Thorpe, said yesterday Britain is on the brink of its worst ever economic crisis and withdrawal from the European Common Market would mean political and economic disaster. He told a meeting of newspaper proprietors and editors: "WeReuter - 149 words
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Article70 1974-06-13 8 Yaohan Singapore Private Limited has awarded a $1.4 million interior decoration contract to Henry and Company, a local firm of Interior consultants and furniture manufacturers. Yaohan Singapore's supermarket and department store, occupying three floors on Plaza Slngapura, will begin business In September. It Is a Joint70 words
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Article67 1974-06-13 8 New York, Thursday.— Increased fares for transAtlactic air traveller are necessary to offset a rise In costs to international carriers, the directorgeneral of the International Air Transport Association (LATA) said In Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Addressing the opening session of an LATA conference on North Atlantic and mid-Atlantic67 words
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373 1974-06-13 8 Lee Tew Meng - RECORD SALES LAST YEAR »r Lee Tew Meng Tropical Veneer has finally turned roupd. after struggling for several years, though Its overall position remains weak.' It has made its firstever trading profit of $846,076 for the year ended December 1973, as against a trading loss373 words
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Article27 1974-06-13 8 Paris, Thursday—The Government yesterday raised income taxes and Increased gas, light and petroi prices in an austerity programme aimed at stabilising the inflation-hit French economy.27 words
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158 1974-06-13 8 Reuter Paris, Thursday—The poor countries of the world would be the big losers following a decision by major industrialised nations to value their gold stocks at approximately the free market price, the Independent newspaper Le Monde said in on editorial yesterday. The valueReuter - 158 words
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Article, Illustration210 1974-06-13 8 Prion on the Stock Eicfaanfe of Singapore continued to improve yesterday for the second consecutive day market. Undoubtedly, the market was boosted by the government's partial easinr of credit control which among other things, now regards building and construction Industry as a productive sector. Quick to respond to210 words
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291 1974-06-13 8 Reuter Paris, Thursday An International aid consortium is expected to grant India a substantial aid Increase to help overcome acute problems caused by soaring oil and food prices despite criticism of the country's recent test of a nuclear device, officials saidReuter - 291 words
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Article63 1974-06-13 8 Tokyo, Thursday Japan would not be able to fulfil its pledges to meet demand for fertilisers from South-East Asian countries for the next 12 months, it was stated here yesterday. Because of active domestic demand, fertiliser exports for the period would have to be cut back by63 words
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Article22 1974-06-13 8 Sydney, Thursday Leyland Australia yesterday announced that the company lost A 52.99 million during the financial year ending last September.22 words
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OVERSEAS STOCK EXCHANGE PRICES
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Article523 1974-06-13 8 Fresh concern over interest rates sent steaks broadly lower on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday. Trading was quiet. Volume totalled 11,150,000 shares at the close, against Tuesday's 12.380.000. Profit-taking has marked the last two sessions. In the six days before yesterday, the Dow had climbed 57.50 points523 words
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Article36 1974-06-13 8 The Dam Joan ran** tt •tock# on the Nw York Stock En-hange ynstsi(U/ 30 Industrials *47J* (off S-8J), 30 trao*nrt 171JB (off a.a), 15 utUMea Tin (off 0,41). and 66 stocks 1«M (off 1.77).36 words
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Article143 1974-06-13 8 Price® at 1130 ajn. (Australian time) today: Aberleen cusp. Do cpu cusp. AOD OflVi 07 Allstate MVi nil Amad 01H nU Aurora 08 nil Do opu nil 00 H Auat Ant »«q Bamboo nil 07 Beach 38 31 Bounty cusp. Bridge 09% 11 Cleveland M 39 Cosmos 00 H143 words
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Article407 1974-06-13 8 The Tokyo stock market continued to advance yesterday after Tuesday's' bullish sentiment. However, towards the afternoon close, prices lost early gains. Dow Jones average recovered Y4700 levelIn the morning session, oil refinery companies Jumped up among decreased selling orders, backed by their expected good business performance brought about by407 words
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Article68 1974-06-13 8 This service comes from the Union Bank tend. of SwltaerCtoejm prices (In francs! <n the Zurich Stock Kxa«a«e yesterday: S? im BBC 5A£ Credit Suisse 3836 +30 *4-15 i a. Swiss Relnsur. Wlnterthur B. Juvsn* B. Nestle B. wo 1970 1480 1780 3460 +*o -—35 Interfood B. 4360 CBjji-Oelfy68 words
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TREND
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Article, Illustration852 1974-06-13 9 MARY LEE ON THE PROBLEMS OF RE-ENTRY I had looked forward so much to coming home. Home meant an end to suitcases which couldn't hold any more bits and pieces; and end to lugging them from cars to airports to cars to hotels to trains.852 words
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Article, Illustration330 1974-06-13 9 A. L - TALKING SHOP A.L. Precious jewellery is best kept under lock and key. The bank is the safest place to keep them if they are rarely worn, but it is a nuisance if you have to travel miles to and from the bank each330 words
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425 1974-06-13 9 Melbourne Herald To the delight of dry cleaners in the US, and no doubt in other parts of the world, white suits for men have become very "with it" thanks to the film, Great Gatsby. But what looksMelbourne Herald - 425 words
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321 1974-06-13 9 London, Thursday For nearly seven years Britain has been the world's most attractive place for abortions but the great boom is almost over. Experts armed with statistics and closely watching the ever-relax-ing attitudes of the continental countries now predict a sharp falling off321 words
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118 1974-06-13 9 Lavatory seats are not being forgotten In the shape c.f things to come. More than 150 volunteers have already helped researchers In London get to the bottom of the problem. And 200 more are being called up to test a super-comfy 100 being118 words
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Article, Illustration595 1974-06-13 9 ANGELA LOKE - IRENE ON THE JOB ANGELA LOKE After an illustrious career as a designer of women's fashions and boutique owner, Irene Lim (right) has given up her boutique to become a marketing manager for men's wear. With no regrets she595 words
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Article398 1974-06-13 9 The British are pukka, the French amorous and Italians volatile. What about the Germans? Well, according to a Hamburg social resea r c h institute, most West Germans see themselves as clean, diligent, patriotic, sporty, practical, intelligent AND cultivated. Only two per cent of the people398 words
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Article, Illustration49 1974-06-13 10 Elaine Sng (left) and Anne Hoe congratulate each other after both had beaten the qualifying mark for the women s 400 metres freestyle event at yesterday's trials. Elaine and Anne are the first swimmers to qualify for the Asian Games in Teheran in September.49 words
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Article372 1974-06-13 10 JEFFREY LOW - From JEFFREY LOW Frankfurt, Thursday The incessant rain is still here despite spring tapering off rapidly. It is hardly an appropriate approach to the enthralling three weeks ahead. And beneath this dank weather, there is a bleaker significance: that the 1974 World Cup may reach a point372 words
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269 1974-06-13 10 rag Frankfurt, Thursday—"What's all the luss about?" a bewildered tourist asked his wife as they arrived In soccercrazed Frankfurt yesterday. A 14-inch high gold statuette is what it's all about. Starting today, 16 nations watched mostly on television by 800 million spectators, will269 words
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Article623 1974-06-13 10 Frankfurt, Thursday Defending champions Brazil and Yugoslavia kick off the 1974 World Cup here today against a backdrop of pageantry and under an umbrella of tight security by air and land. A capacity crowd of 60,000 will pack the forest flanked Wald Stadium here623 words
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Article232 1974-06-13 10 Frankfurt, Thursday —The World Cup referees completed an intensive five day course yesterday with special instructions to damp down on violence, Fifa (International Federation of Football Associations) officials said. The objective is to keep the peace that that prevailed in the 1976 World Cup in Mexico232 words
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623 1974-06-13 10 Paris, Thursday Spanish clay court wizard Manuel Orantes and Frenchman Francois Jauffret, who was at the centre of a drugs row on Tuesday, yesterday fought their way through to the semifinals of the French interne tional tennis championships. Orantes, who beat Chilean Patricio623 words
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Article41 1974-06-13 10 Hong Kong, Thursday A North Korean footbail team left Pyongyang yesterday for China on a friendly visit, the North Korea Central News Agency reported. The team was Invited by the Chinese Public Security Ministry, the agency said-41 words
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275 1974-06-13 10 CONRAD NG - By CONRAD NG Fifa's rejection of China's application for membership in Frankfurt on Tuesday has raised a big question mark over the proposed visit to Singapore by a Chinese soccer team in November. Indeed it will be impossible for the visit to take275 words
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Article312 1974-06-13 10 Fifa —threat of a split European breakaway? London, Thursday.—A split in Fifa, the international football federation, could follow the election of Brazil's Mr. Joao Havelange as president, football writers of British national newspapers said yesterday. Commenting on Mr. Havelange's dethronement of England's Sir Stanley Rous in the Fifa presidential election312 words
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Article325 1974-06-13 10 Tokyo, Thursday Japanese sports officials expressed disappointment yesterday over Fifa's rejection of China as a member. At the Flfa congress In Frankfurt, a resolution to re-admit China as a member in place of Taiwan failed to obtain the required threequarters majority. China withdrew from Flfa in 1958325 words
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Article130 1974-06-13 10 London, Thursday No matches will be played at Manchester Unlted's Old Trafford (round until fences have been put up at both ends of the pitch, the English F.A. ruled yesterday. An F.A. Commission inspected Old Trafford yesterday following an Invasion of the pitch by130 words
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264 1974-06-13 11 Barbara Lu (trainer Garnet Bougoure) and Brandiwyn (Johnny Wilson) did a spectacular trial at Bukit Timah this morning. Galloping from the 4f the full sisters they are both by Lucifer II out of Bankwin turned on the pace to run the last 3f in264 words
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Article574 1974-06-13 11 Napoleon Solo also promoted TURF TALK by Blue Peter Lucky Stable's Pampered Queen, who was promoted after winning in Class 5 Division I over 9f at Kuala Lumpur on June 2, has earned promotion again following her success in Class 4 ivision 2 over lOf last574 words
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Article29 1974-06-13 11 Flash Sports Club will hold their fifth annual track and field championships at Sig 1 a p Secondary School's bitumen track on July 21 at 2 p.m.29 words
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Article, Illustration633 1974-06-13 11 All seeded players In the Singapore Badminton Association Youth Under-18 championships got off to a good start at the SBA Hall last night, reports Yong Cho Khoon. Syed Hashim In the boy's singles proved his worth by beating Kelly Wee 15-4, 15-11. AlthoughPictures by NIK KASMANI - 633 words
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Article256 1974-06-13 11 London, Thursday The Indian cricketers gave a depressed batting display yesterday following their First Test defeat and were bowled out by the students of Oxford and Cambridge Universities for 252. At the close of the first day of the threeday match the Combined Universities team256 words
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Article115 1974-06-13 11 New York, Thursday— Jack Nlcklaus was the favourite as 150 players took their final practices for the opening round of the U.S. Open golf championship at Mamaronuk today. Johnny Miller, Gary Player of South Africa and Lee Trevlno also were highly rated, but Nlcklaus was115 words
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878 1974-06-13 11 C.K. YONG - BIWLINB by C.K.YONG Venny Concepclon stole the limelight by winning five events at the International Bowling Dlub championships at Hyatt last weekend. Besides chalking up a 3154 total pinfalls in the graded Masters, he partnered Romy Declpeda in the men's doubles for a score878 words
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Article76 1974-06-13 11 New York, Thursday— Both Joe Frazler and Jerry Quarry want to climb into the ring againEt world heavyweight champion George Foreman. After their 12-round battle in Madison Square Garden on Monday night only the winner may get that chance. In Las Vegas, odds makers rate the bout76 words
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Advertisement127 1974-06-13 11 TWO DAY MALAYSIA CUP TOUR in conjunction with F.A.S. We are pleased to offer soccer fans a special 2 day package tour of Penang to watch the thrilling Malaysia Cup match between Singapore and Penang. Tour cost $270 per person. Price includes return air-ticket by special BOEING Charter, Hotel Accommodation127 words
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Advertisement152 1974-06-13 11 \<m you (km t lime to lie uncomfortable In a shirt just because you liave lobe in a lie. i■■ a IB I I ■111 ■■a ■■a a I■■ •■a a a i ii in laa a Most dress shirts look all right, but they don't feel all right. The152 words
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Article146 1974-06-13 12 TODAY is Thursday, June 13. the 164th day of 1974 with 201 to follow. THE MOON Ls between its last quarter and new phase. THE MORNING STARS are Venus and Jupiter. THE EVENING STARS are Mercury, Mars and Saturn. Those born on this date are under the sign of146 words
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Article57 1974-06-13 12 AH FOOK: It looks like the World Cup finals, starting today in Germany, will be an exciting affair. MEI LING: Tense would be a better word with a guerrilla suicide squad zeroing in to score in their usual bloody fashion. It's a pity that politics are once again57 words
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Article, Illustration76 1974-06-13 12 Salman binte Mohammed Ali, 18. likes people and that makes her job as a chambermaid at the Royal Ramada Hotel interesting. She says: "I meet people from all over the world and I have made many friends." Salmah, who was runner-up in the 1972 and 1973 Miss76 words
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Advertisement187 1974-06-13 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: I must really thank my parents lor encouraging me to participate in such a well planned, intensive course on beauty training and social etiquette. Priscilla187 words
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Miscellaneous695 1974-06-13 12 SINGAPORE 5 3.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT followed by HOUSEWIVES MATINEE—the Master: Part 1 of a Cantonese film. 3.45 TIME FOR TWO (C) (r) A lignt musical programme 4.00 GENERAL HOSPITAL Daytime serial starring Jonn Bernarline as Dr. Steve Hardy and Emily McLaugnan. Stories involving the staff, tne doctors and the patients695 words
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Miscellaneous1840 1974-06-13 12 BACK PAGE AT THE CINEMA MEN FROM THE MONASTERY (Mandarin i: Another glorification of the Shao Lin disciples who escaped from their monastery and continued their fight against the M a n c h u authorities, helping harrassed people and combatting other, evil gangs. Starring Chen Kuan Tai and Fu1,840 words
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Miscellaneous249 1974-06-13 12 NEW NATION CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Sassy 6 Golf players 14 Frilling 15 Crazy quilt 16 Scarf 17 Lacking In piety 18 Twist: Colloq. 19 La. neighbor 20 Visit again 21 Type of cheese 23 Whitetail 25 In circulation 28 Sine non 29 Vital fluid 32 Cape 33 Coin Gf Ecuador249 words
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