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Title Section22 1974-07-04 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Thursday evening, July 4, 1974 No. 1067 Price 20 cents M.C. (P) 20/74 NE^^pTION SINGAPORE THURSDAY, JULY 4, 197422 words
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Article, Illustration273 1974-07-04 1 Brazilians bow out of the cup after a bruising battle Reuter Frankfurt, Thursday Holland last night whipped defending champions Brazil 2-0 to win through to the 1974 World Cup final in Munich on Sunday against West Germany, who earlier beat Poland 1-0. Second-half goals from JohanReuter - 273 words
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Article149 1974-07-04 1 Guthrie came tr. the Singapore Stock Exchange this morning. First business was done at $2.54, then $2.55 before the counter slid to $2.52. About 40.000 Guthrie shares changed hands in the first 20 minutes of trading. Harlmau Investments, which resumed trading, slipped to 70 cents in a149 words
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Article13 1974-07-04 1 Police reported 120 accidents yesterday. Ten were serious and one fatal.13 words
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Article281 1974-07-04 1 Duesseldorf. Thursday Sweden wound up their impressive World Cup campaign here last night with a 2-1 victory over Yugoslavia. It gave them third place in group B. behind West Germany and Poland, and left the Yugoslavs without a point in the second round. Conny281 words
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Article30 1974-07-04 1 New Delhi, Thursday— The Indian Prime Minister, Mrs. Indira Gandhi, has accepted an Invitation to visit the Soviet Union, usually reliable sources said yesterdayNo date has been fixed.30 words
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Article487 1974-07-04 1 Reuter Moscow, Thursday The Soviet Union has launched a manned -Soyuz space craft, apparently to link up with the Salyut-3 space station put into orbit on June 25, an official Soviet source said here early today. A spokesman for the state controlled committee for radioReuter - 487 words
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Article, Illustration536 1974-07-04 1 Brazil crushed in 2-0 defeat Reuter Dortmund. Thursday In a bone-jarring match spiced with incidents Holland beat Brazil 2-0 last night to enter the final of the World Cup for the first time lp their football history. The defending world champions stemmedReuter - 536 words
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Article305 1974-07-04 1 Gelsenkirchen, Thursday Argentina and East Germany said farewell to the 1974 World Cup here last night with a 1-1 draw in a second round match in which South American flair and European efficiency cancelled each other out. Apart from two fine first half goals, from305 words
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Article365 1974-07-04 1 Mob of 3000 runs wild in Bangkok Reuter Bangkok, Thursday At least six people were shot dead and several more wounded when a 3000strong mob stormed a police station here early today. Eyewitnesses said police maiming the windows shot back as the rioters advanced firingReuter - 365 words
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Article66 1974-07-04 1 Seoul, Thursday A South Korean Air Force C 46 transport plane crashed into mountain on Tuesday night in a southern province killing all six crewmen aboard, military officials reported yesterday. The plane developed an engine trouble while on a training mission and crashed into a mountain66 words
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Article28 1974-07-04 1 Moscow, Thursday The Soviet Union has [>rotested against "hoodum" behaviour and provocative actions against the Bolshoi Ballet on its current British tour, Tass news agency said yesterday.28 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article344 1974-07-04 2 Tourism courses The Singapore Tourist Promotion Board will go all out to train tourist guides conversant in the main European languages to promote Singapore as the Convention City of the East. There are Insufficient tourist guides fluent In French, Spanish and German, according to Mr. Lam344 words
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Article60 1974-07-04 2 The Young Men's Christian Association will hold a canoeing course at Tanah Me rah beach on Saturdays and Sundays from July 6. There will be one theory and two practical lessons from 2 pjn. to 5 p.m. The course is limited to 12 participants who must be swimmers.60 words
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Article39 1974-07-04 2 The Department of Extramural Studies of the University of Singapore will bold a 12-lec-ture course on Knowing Our Singapore, at New Lecture Theatre 4 next Thursday at 7-30 p.m. The speaker will be Prof. George G. Thomson.39 words
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Article30 1974-07-04 2 The National Productivity Board will hold a personnel management course at the Hotel and Catering Training School, Nasslm Hill from Aug. 5 to Sept. 3 from 7 p.m.30 words
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Article30 1974-07-04 2 The Ministry of Education will stage a Music and Dance presentation at the National Theatre on July 23 at 7.30 pjn. In conjunction with the Singapore Youth Festival 1974.30 words
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Article252 1974-07-04 2 Douglas Chan - Study is underway By Douglas Chan Singapore plans to have a computerised traffic control system to regulate the flow of vehicles In busy areas of the city. A feasibility study to assess the application of computers in controlling traffic is already underway. It Is being252 words
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Article, Illustration207 1974-07-04 2 'Many are flouting the law* The chairman of the National Safety First Council, Mr. Milton Tan, today called for greater control on Singapore's 400,000 cyclists. Mr. Tap was commenting on an agency report that the United States had announced new safety207 words
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1300 1974-07-04 2 The following candidates have passed the University of Singapore's s up p lementary examination In accountancy thereby completing the First Examination for the degree of Bachelor of Accountancy: Ang Kong Meng, Chang, Barbara (Miss), Cheong Kwal Khong (Miss), Cheong Tin Peng (Miss), Chew Kee Im1,300 words
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262 1974-07-04 2 Raffles Institutloa yesterday won the n.nnna.l Safety-First English Oratorical Contest for the second year running. Randhir Ramchandra, a Pre-university One science student of RI was first in the contest, among the 10 finalists. Thirty-five schools participated in the competition organised by the Junior Safety First262 words
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Article, Illustration364 1974-07-04 2 Teresa Ooi - By Teresa Ooi After draining off 16.5 litres (4.8 gallons) of life-giving blood in the past 20 years, pint-sized Mr. Ylng Cheok Sing (left) is still a shining example of strength and vitality. Weighing a mere 105 lb and standing a little over five feet, this364 words
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75 1974-07-04 2 Llangollen, (Wales), Thursday— The Singapore Youth Choir finished 15th out of 21 entries in the opening contest of the International Musical Eisteddfod here yesterday. A Budapest choir won the first prize in the event, which called for the singing of two wellcontrasted tra d75 words
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Article, Illustration243 1974-07-04 3 Richard Lim - By Richard Lim What more can a man ask for! A free trip to Munich to watch the World Cup final and a loving wife to accompany him to see that he is well taken care of. Even while preparing to leave, New NationLufthansaPicture by Steven Lee - 243 words
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318 1974-07-04 3 LKA After nearly one month's absence at the World Chess Olympiad In Nice, France, the Singapore team returned home with, hopefully, more positive than negative results. On the positive side it may be said that to qualify for Final Group C for the firstLKA - 318 words
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Article43 1974-07-04 3 The Met ro p o 111 a n YMCA will organise a trip to the Malaysian East Coast from July 21 to July 25. It will also organise a tour of South Thailand and Penang from August 3 to August 9.43 words
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Article157 1974-07-04 3 Organisations and individuals can show their concern for the aged, when the Singapore Council of Social Service launches Its donate-a-room scheme soon. The president of the council, Mr. Ee Peng Liang, said: "We will approach various firms and individuals to donate a room or a157 words
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Article52 1974-07-04 3 The Singapore Jayceettes will hold the 3rd Career Guidance Workshop at Tiong Bahru Secondary School on Saturday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The speakers will be Mr. Koh Food Choon (Keppel Shipyard), Miss Lee Seok Cheng (Hotel and Catering Training School) and Mr. Harold Choe (Asia52 words
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Article459 1974-07-04 3 15 per cent fall over three months By Rav K. Dhaliwal The price of Thai rice has dropped by about 15 per cent over the past three months, according to local importers. The decrease Jn the price of rice imports, they say, has459 words
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315 1974-07-04 3 'Take students out to nature' The teaching of science in schools must not be confined to the classroom and laboratory alone, warned Dr. Michael Tribe, a visiting lecturer. Field work, he stressed, must form an integral part in science teaching, particularly in the315 words
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116 1974-07-04 3 The public are invited to pit their wits in the First National Industrial. Business and Economic Contest to be held on July 20. It is being organised by the Industrial and Business Management Society of Nanyang University and sponsored by Sin Chew Jit116 words
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Advertisement41 1974-07-04 2 Lelour Dejfance Festival of French Food and Art CONTINENTAL RESTAURANT From June 12 Parisian Accordionist Charlie Bazin direct from Paris entertains at lunch dinner Brought to you by 7/7 FKEHCH AMJMCS laaoaaial I HOTEL 1, J*ton Rumbia, Singapore, 9. Tel: *****6.41 words
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Advertisement174 1974-07-04 3 I 0 f V m h ENTER THE EXCLUSIVE WORLD OF TRUE STEREO DIMENSIONS IN PORTABLE CASSETTE MUSIC LISTENING One more example of Sanyo's innovative engineering and product design capability is the creation of the Stereocast Recorder System. This system presents the portable radio-cassette recorder not only as a mono174 words
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Miscellaneous276 1974-07-04 3 NEW NATION CROSSWORD 3111 10 Scottish textile designs 11 Type of coffee: Abbr. 12 Place to swim 13 Balanced 18 Appear 19 Naturalness 24 Roderick 25 Tip of an antler 27 Huge 28 Tree covering 29 French friend 30 1066 or 1776 31 Star in Draco 32 Receipt: Fr. 33276 words
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FOR YOUR PLEASURE AND FOR THE YOUNG
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Article, Illustration1167 1974-07-04 4 So hard to pick best song MELODY-MAKERS By Rajosky I was recently though belatedly introduced to Olivia, Olivia Newton-John, that is. And I've decided to make her more than a nodding acquaintance; I propose to soak myself in all the numbers on her new1,167 words
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Article, Illustration249 1974-07-04 4 Jennifer's diary THE Hotel Royal Ramada recently engaged another local singer, Vivien Tan, to perform at their Royal Palace. Vivien Is very serious about her singing and determined to make a career out of it. Just back from a singing engagement in East Malaysia, Vivien249 words
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Article133 1974-07-04 4 Frank Sinatra sang 17 songs before a packed audience on Tuesday night In Tokyo In his first overseas performance since he made a comeback after being In retirement for two years. The 58-year-old entertainer was In his usual self, wearing a black tuxedo with a black tie and133 words
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408 1974-07-04 4 From the earliest times civilised states and cities have organised bands of men to tight Ares. Fire brigades existed in China in 4000 8.C., in Egypt in 2000 8.C.. and also in the Roman Empire. But all these early fire brigades used the simplest408 words
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Article534 1974-07-04 4 LOTUS FROM THE YOUNG The winner in this week's letters column for young readers Is Lee Oek Lan. She gets $10. In this column are several of the many letters received though they did not win a prize in the contest. Remember, you can write a letter534 words
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Article, Illustration351 1974-07-04 4 Nature corner It is commonly believed that the donkey is a lazy and stupid animal. Nothing could be further from the truth. The donkey is actually a hardworking, patient animal. He is just as intelligent as a horse though he can sometimes be obstainate because of351 words
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Article231 1974-07-04 4 In the middle of the big river was a small Island, and in a middle of the island was a sacred peepul tree, the abode of spirits, good and bad. Sita and her grandparents lived in a little mud hut beneath the tree, and they were content231 words
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Article, Illustration209 1974-07-04 4 Argentina is the second largest country in the continent of Soutn America. Tne total land area of Argentina is 1,072,745 square miles. It has a population of over 30 million. Vast areas of Argentina cannot be inhabited because of thick jungles and high mountains. Nearly209 words
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Advertisement230 1974-07-04 4 THE SUPER SPARK A super spark plug must not only give your car and motor-cycle improved performance. But tor mile alter mile the spark plug mutt be durable enough to maintain this performance. At Hitachi wre happen to make this super spark plug a long lasting spark plug that guarantees230 words
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Miscellaneous18 1974-07-04 4 Adventure inSBA.CE m J^7?a Ml *r. 1 ss*%5 s- X j£wP& '-f X ay P >A N O18 words
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Miscellaneous149 1974-07-04 4 Try to answer tffe following questiohs. The answers are at the end of the lisfc 1. Who is the ch£i$rnan of the Development Bank dt Singapore? 2. Is Singapore fije largest petroleum refining, bleeding, and disttibuting centre»in South-East As^'? 3. What percentage of the' labour force works" in the electronics149 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article185 1974-07-04 5 Reuter Bangkok, Thursday Law faculty staff, who resigned from a Thai university en masse following demonstrations by a small group of students, would reverse their decision if the students abided by university rules, the faculty Dean said last night. Dr. Ukris Mongkolnavln, Dean ofReuter - 185 words
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Article147 1974-07-04 5 Reuter Rangoon, Thursday. Authorities here yesterday released 241 workers arrested during strikes early last month at President Ne Win's request on the grounds that they were "Innocent participants." An official announcement last night said the group included two women, while reporters from state-owned newspapers whoReuter - 147 words
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Article, Illustration111 1974-07-04 5 Soviet Communist Party chairman Leonid Brezhnev, speaking in Russian, trying to make himself understood with a gesture, as he accompanies President Nixon to his plane at Moscow's Vnukovo Airport yesterday. Behind them at left is Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin. Mr. Nixon left Moscow for home yesterday afterUPI radio picture - 111 words
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567 1974-07-04 5 'Set to defend Arab rights' Reuter and UPI Cairo, Thursday Field Marshal Ahmed Ismail, the Egyptian Minister of War, said yesterday Egypt was prepared to go to the ultimate extreme in defending Arab rights and repelling aggression on any Arab state. He spokeReuter and UPI - 567 words
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Article, Illustration347 1974-07-04 5 Reuter London, Thursday Left wing politicians yesterday renewed their attack on the British Labour Government for authorising an underground nuclear test in the United States a few weeks ago. But their motion requesting the government not to permit any future British nuclear tests without consulting the ParliamentaryReuter - 347 words
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175 1974-07-04 5 London, Thursday Luxury treatment for wealthy Invalids was barred at a big London hospital yesterday In a new crisis for Britain's state health system. Smoked salmon and bedside telephones were suddenly no longer available to 27 patients paying around £200 ($1160) a week for175 words
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176 1974-07-04 5 Hong Kong, Thursday The Peking People's daily has accused the Indian Government of concocting a constitution bill designed to reduce its protectorate of Sikkim into an Indian colony, the New China news agency reported. In its first commentary on the current contioversy176 words
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313 1974-07-04 5 Seoul, Thursday.—The South Korean government yesterday marked the second anniversary of detente between the two Koreas with a warning that it would not sit idly by if the North continued armed provocations. Information Minister Yuen Chu-yung said in a statement: "So far, the313 words
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Article51 1974-07-04 5 Tokyo, Thursday An earthquake Jolted northern Japan yesterday but no casualties or damages were reported, the Meteorological Agency said. The agency said the quake shook the Tohoku and Kan to areas. Its epicentre was located in the Pacific some 40 kms (25 miles) off Fukushlma Prefecture, northern51 words
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Article195 1974-07-04 5 Paris, Thursday France will not be represented at the International Court of Justice in The Hague today when hearings start on the complaints by Australia and New Zealand against French nuclear tests in the Pacific, French officials said yesterday. The French boycott is in keeping with195 words
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Article316 1974-07-04 5 Reuter Geneva. Thursday United Nations Secretary General, Dr. Kurt Waldhelm, yesterday warned that the world was entering a period of economic turbulence which could destroy progress made towards international political detente. He told the opening r.f a five -week session of the UN Economic andReuter - 316 words
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Advertisement102 1974-07-04 5 WORLD CUP SOCCER FINAL I COLOUR P X 4 41 t y «£l 1 i Telecast direct from Munich Stadium in full colour at 10.30 t>m on July 7,1974. I SIERA 111 CTV 26 i \IERA couowTvscrs WPORTGD in?* AVAILABLE FROM ALL LEADING RADIO DEALERS Sole Agents for Singapore. Malaysia,102 words
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OPINION
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Article505 1974-07-04 6 Rising prices inevitably are met with complaints, so it is not surprising that the Singapore University's decision to raise tuition fee for first year students should be greeted with protest. What is unexpected is the vehemence and apparent hostility that both sides have displayed in505 words
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Article77 1974-07-04 6 A note of warning to those doting parents who think the best way to keep their children quiet is to switch on the TV set. A study made in South Korea has revealed that heavy TV viewing children tend to be extrapunitive, rebellious, independent, and are more77 words
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Article34 1974-07-04 6 A friend Just back from West Germany reports that soccer fever is so widespread In that country that in Dusseldorf, footballs are strung across streets from windows to windows like buntings.34 words
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Article398 1974-07-04 6 WORLD COMMENT EXCERPTS FROM EDITORIALS The Daily Telegraph So precarious is Mr. Wilson's hold on office that all politicians know that there is still everything to play for in the second half of this convulsive political year. Most of them expect two things in the next fewThe Daily Telegraph - 398 words
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Article, Illustration1085 1974-07-04 6 Pakir Singh - Discussions between President Nixon and Party leader Brexhnev in Moscow on such subjects as arms control, Soviet American trade and So-viet-American scientific co-operation have received widespread publicity. What is less known, writes Pakir Singh, is the fact that President Nixon has presented to his Russian1,085 words
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Article, Illustration1036 1974-07-04 6 Trevor Wood - From Trevor Wood Reuter A major crack has appeared in the semblance of unity maintained by the Polish Communist Party since the rise to power three years ago of first secretary Edward Gierek. In a move which could have implications for future policies,Reuter - 1,036 words
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878 1974-07-04 6 Peter Osnos - From Peter Osnos The Washington Post The 35-nation Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe, which has been working here for nine months on a charter governing East-West co-exist-ence, is likely to recess this summer with serious differences unresolved. The problems reflect both the practical difficultiesThe Washington Post - 878 words
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SPECIAL FEATURE
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Article, Illustration2874 1974-07-04 7 The steam service paved the way for a big boost in S'pore trade Making of the Modern Singaporean Today's Making of the Modern Singaporean takes you to those days when steam navigation was first introduced in the Straits Settlements. But, there was much apprehension in early Singapore about2,874 words
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Article965 1974-07-04 7 Robert Crabbe - It has become a regional headquarters with 504 US firms set up there By Robert Crabbe United Press International The capital of American capitalism in South-East Asia is beautiful, expensive Hong Kong a city ruled by Britain and tolerated by a Chinese communist government thatUnited Press International - 965 words
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Article, Illustration999 1974-07-04 8 MARY LEE takes a look at what happens when you jump feet first into fashion What's happened to the pretty fashions regularly featured on this page? You might well ask. Nothing. I'm keeping them in my drawer for today, having decided to go on a realisticPictures by PHILIP LIM - 999 words
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Article, Illustration475 1974-07-04 8 A. L - TALKING SHOP A.L. Come July and sunny days and hot evenings are here—along with halter tops, bare backs and dropped necklines and jewellery for necks, arms and wrists. Bangles are now a fashion manacle you can't get away from them. Thin ones, thicker475 words
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390 1974-07-04 8 Greek women, in their long struggle for equality, have received a double setback. An Athens appeal court, reversing a lower court decision, has ruled that a married woman cannot become a merchant without the consent of her husband. And secondary school teachers have390 words
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Article, Illustration594 1974-07-04 8 ANGELA LOKE - Instructor I ON THE JOB J ANGELA LOKE Women have less courage than men at least when it comes to driving, said Mrs. Giam Mioh (right), a driving instructress for 20 years. Mrs. Giam, proprietress of a driving school, gave her first driving594 words
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590 1974-07-04 8 Melbourne Herald New York, Thursday.— We now know, because the United States Supreme Court has told us so, that "nudity alone is not enough to make (a film) legally obscene." That was the court's ruling recently in a test case on obscenity. TheMelbourne Herald - 590 words
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Article, Illustration631 1974-07-04 9 Sam Jameson - From Sam Jameson Los Angeles Times JAPAN Some 75 million voters go to the polls on Sunday to elect members to the 252-man Upper House of the Japanese Diet (Parliament). Five political parties, including the Communists, are fielding candidates. Today New NationLos Angeles Times - 631 words
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470 1974-07-04 9 Yuko Nakamikado - f ASIAN DIARY From Yuko Nakamikado Japan's opposition parties are expected to face a period of reorganisation and readjustment if they fail in their attempt to wrest a majority from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in Saturday's elections for the Upper470 words
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314 1974-07-04 9 Giant Japanese enterprises are openly throwing their full weight behind the ruling Liberal-Demo-cratic party amid fears of communist gains in Sunday's parliamentary elections. Political commentators are describing the coming electoral test as an "election of Japan Incorporated." In previous elections, big business had been content314 words
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Article, Illustration154 1974-07-04 9 The Singapore stock market lost ground yesterday after two days of minor gains following the report that Slater Walker has disposed of or is disposing its 24 per cent stake in Haw Par Brothers International. The three counters in the Haw Par group Haw Par Brothers International, Haw154 words
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OVERSEAS STOCK EXCHANGE PRICES
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Article278 1974-07-04 9 Closing pnces on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday were: Alcan Al. 29 unch Allied Chem. 34 Allls Ch. 7 7 /e Alcoa 43 Am. Can. 19% A. P. 3 unch. Anaconda 21% At Richfld 88% -1- Beth Steel 30% Boeing 16% Boise C. 14 Burroughs 97% 1%278 words
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Article53 1974-07-04 9 T1 ie Dow Jones range of stoc' <s on the New York Sto< ;k Exchange yesterday were: 3 0 industrials 792.87 (up 2.1 9). 20 transport 157.15 15'3.89 154 94 156.96 (off 0.73), 15 utilities 68.76 69.82 68.06 6f i.76 (up 0.16). 65 stocks 2r 17.13 239.90 235.1153 words
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Article199 1974-07-04 9 Closing prices (in francs) yesterday: Paribas 132 —6.50 Indcchine 152 —3.80 Foncier 281 —14 Printemps 82.40 —80 CCGE 281 —13.80 Buil 37 —1.50 Royal Dutch 155.20 —1.80 Michelln 757 —33 Thomson 159 —3.50 CFP 135 —5.30 Rhone 133.20 —3.40 AIR 250.10 —3.40 ESN 721 —49 Philips 49.50 —.90 Suez199 words
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Article231 1974-07-04 9 Prices at 1130 a.m. (Australian time) today: Aberleen susp. Do opts susp. AOD nU 06 Allstate 07 nil Amad 02 nil Aurora nil 09 Do opts nil 00 Aust Ant susp. Bamboo 02 03 Beach 20 23 Bounty susp. Bridge 11 12 Cleveland 35 37 Cosmos 00 Vi 01231 words
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Article133 1974-07-04 9 Ajinomoto 356 4 Asahi Chem 186 2 B. O.Tky 267 0 Bridgestone Tyre 382 0 Dal Nippon Printing 321 6 Dalel 1,480 —20 Dowa Mining 215 1 Eldal 473 —10 Hitachi 185 3 Honda Motor 645 —28 IHI 179 3 Itoh, C. 499 1 Kajima 320 1 Kawasaki Steel133 words
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Article88 1974-07-04 9 This service comes from the Union Bank of Switzerland. Closing prices (in francs) on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday: UBS 2920 SBC 519 Credit Suisse 2555 —35 Swissair B. 490 —6 Swiss Relnsur. 1910 —15 Winterthur B. 1430 —20 Zurich Insur. 6900 —40 Juvena B. 1550 —10 Nestle B.88 words
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Article290 1974-07-04 9 KATONG SHOPPING CENTRE ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE QUALITY, durability and the modern touch are the main things a shopper looks for when he goes on a buying spree. An Ideal place for the quality-conscious shopper would certainly be the Katong Shopping Centre, Here you can buy almost all290 words
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270 1974-07-04 9 Sunny Wee - By Sunny Wee The Government's offer of $400 million registered stock which closed on Monday has been over subscribed by $100 million. To meet with the over subscription, an additional $100 million worth of stock was issued by the Government. According to a270 words
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Article61 1974-07-04 9 New York, Thursday. —Prime interest rates in the US moved to a new record high, yesterday as the Bankers Trust Company one of the nation's largest banks—- announced it had increased its rate to 12 per cent. Other banks are expected to follow Bankers Trust's move61 words
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Article, Illustration927 1974-07-04 10 Richard Lim - WORDS: Richard Lim By IJA VCY KOH A t ?ood show. But Sini 11 p o re's agegroup swimmers must Dot be content with the 12 gold, 18 silver and 22 bronze medal. 3 they won in Manils v. True, our 38-strong team haPICTURE: Steven Lee - 927 words
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Article, Illustration46 1974-07-04 10 Ismail Abdullah of Imperial takes a tremendous shot as Maksoop, the KLM captain (right) tries in vain to intercept in yesterday's Business Houses Division 1 soccer match at Jalan Besar Stadium. Imperial won 3-0. —Picture by NIIK KASMANI. Picture by NlK KASMANIPicture by NlK KASMANI - 46 words
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Article326 1974-07-04 10 From BLUE PETER Penan?, Thursday Red Topper (Jim Johnson up) did a splendid 3f workout in 38 here this morning. The going was good. The fastest time was returned by Burkett Lass, who did 31 in 37 4/5. Prospector and Kuantan II imDressed over 3f326 words
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Article264 1974-07-04 10 SATIRDAY RACE ONE: (2.15 pm) Apprentice Jockeys' Race CI 5 Div 3 6f Watergate, Black Hornet, Priceless. Trump Card 11. RACE TWO: (2.45 pm) CI 5 Div 2 6f Expectations. Clever Lnion, Right Knight. RACE THREE: (3.15 pm) CI 5 Div I 6f Audacious. RACE FOLK: (3.45 pm) CI264 words
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Article182 1974-07-04 10 Imperial Hotel beat the once mighty KLM 3-0 in yesterday Singapore Business Houses Football League Division One soccer match at Jalan Besar. A sadly depicted side, i£LM had to ward off the repeated raids of Imperial throughout the game. And with national players Rahmat M'awur182 words
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Article1453 1974-07-04 10 Saturday Cl. 2 Div. 2—B£f 4824 Make A Wish 9 00 14 0011 Regal Mate II 8.10 3 26 Kuantan II 8.08 18 2251 Bed Topper 8.06 8 6425 Olympic Triumph 8.03 4 0060 Calibre 8.03 7 0333 Chinta Sayang 8.02 12 3019 President's Adviser 8.021,453 words
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Article639 1974-07-04 10 C.K. YONG - BOWLING by C.K.YONG The grand finals of the 1974 Cathay P a c i f i c-Brunswick Far East tournament will get off the ground on July 11-12 with eight countries participating at Starbowl, Peace Centre. For the top bowlers from Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Hong639 words
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Article141 1974-07-04 10 Nairobi, Thursday. The Kenyan Amateur Athletics Association is to meet today to consider allegations that Kenyan runner Ben Jipcho earned more money as an amateur than he does now as a professional. The meeting has been called following the receipt of a letter from the International Olympic141 words
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Article, Illustration1046 1974-07-04 11 JEFFREY LOW - JEFFREY LOW reporting from West Germany JEFFREY LOW Frankfurt, Thursday "Der Bomber" Gerd Muller sent West Germany into the World Cup final with a solitary goal against Poland here today. On a day when the rain and storm chose to drench the entireUPI radio picture - 1,046 words
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Article, Illustration916 1974-07-04 11 London, Thursday. John Newcombe succumbed to the ageless artistry of fellow Australian Ken Rosewall and women's title-holder Blllle Jean King of California lost to Russian Olga Morozuva on a crazy day at the Wimbledon tennis championships yesterday. It was as if the tournament was tryingUPI radio picture - 916 words
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Article51 1974-07-04 11 London, Thursday Scottish World Cup footballer David Hay yesterday joined London Club Chelsea from Scottish League champions Glasgow Celtic for a record transfer fee of around £250.000. The fee Is the highest ever paid by Chelsea and is a record for a transfer Involving a Scottish51 words
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187 1974-07-04 11 London, Thursday AJlt Wadekar. beaten in a series for the first time since he took over as India's cricket captain in 1970, will be desperately eager for victory in the third and final clash with England at Edgbaston here today. India are determined187 words
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Article34 1974-07-04 11 Stockholm, Thursday— Anders Gaerderud of Sweden set a European 3000 metres steeplechase record of Bmln. 15.2 sec. last night. The previous record was 8:18.4 which he shared with West Germany's Michael Karst.34 words
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Article152 1974-07-04 11 Dortmund, Thursday Dutch World Cup manager Rinus Michels accused some Brazilian players of losing control in last night's brutal match here. Mlchels, speaking soon after Holland had won 2-0 to qualify for Sunday's final, said: "I think in those 90 minutes Brazil152 words
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Article346 1974-07-04 11 LIM KEE CHAN - By LIM KEE CHAN The Singapore Amateur Boxing Association will begin team building for next year's Seap Games immediately after the National championships to be held at Boon Teck Community Centre tomorrow and Saturday. A total of 31 boxers have entered for the champion ships346 words
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Article90 1974-07-04 11 Lagos, Thursday Former Ghanaian star, Emmanual Quaye, was handed a shr,-k defeat here by Nigeria's No. 6. Wahab Sanni In the second round play of the All-Nigeria men's singles Open table tennis championships yesterday. The veteran player who had represented his country since 1964 lost to the90 words
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Article47 1974-07-04 11 International Contract Specialists trounced Tamplnes Rovers 8-0 in the FAS league, Dlv. 3B match at Jalan Besar last night. After a scoreless first half, the winning team went for goals which came from Dollah Kasslm (2), Arshad Khamls (2), Kamal (2), Omar and Mubarak.47 words
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Article1020 1974-07-04 11 NANCY KOH - Selections from National meet By NANCY KOH Singapore Badminton Association will start a "top 10" ranking system based on the National championships which starts today at 6.30 p.m. The system was drawn up by SBA's Coaching, Training and Selection Committee under "special guidelines for1,020 words
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Article38 1974-07-04 11 Durban,, Thursday Hong Soo-Hwan of South Korea took the World Boxing Association bantamweight title from South Africa's Arnold Taylor here last night, completely outclassing the defending champion as he punched his way to a clearcut decision.38 words
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151 1974-07-04 11 London, Thursday. England fast bowler Alan Ward took 5-38 for Derbyshire, as Hampshire, the country champions, were bundled out for 133 yesterday. At Lords: Middlesex Kent no play ground unfit. At Lords: Middlesex Unl 71 (C. Philllpson 5-30). Sussex 112.5 (C. Greenidge 51).151 words
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Article, Illustration72 1974-07-04 12 Taiwanese singer Yu Pen Pen, 22, is versatile on stage. She not only sings both pop and classical songs but also opera pieces. This is not surprising for Pen Pen started off as an opera performer. She hopes to sing in English too. You can hearPicture by JERRY SEH. - 72 words
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Article147 1974-07-04 12 —United Press International TODAY Is Thursday, July 4, the 185th day of 1973 with 180 to follow. Those born on this date are under the sign of Cancer. American songwriter. Stephen Foster, was born on July 4. 1826. ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: In 1802, the US Military Academy—United Press International - 147 words
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Article49 1974-07-04 12 MEI LIN: Work harder, be more productive—or else one day your boss might decide to replace you with a machine. AH FOOK: I resent your implication reorganis ation doesn't always mean redundancy. In fact, I would be even more productive when automation is introduced to my job.49 words
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Miscellaneous982 1974-07-04 12 SINGAPORE S 3.00 OPENING ANNCTS. followed by HOUSEWIVES' MATINEE Decline Of The Shang Dynasty: Part 1 of a Cantonese film. 3.55 TIME FOR TWO (C) (R) A light musical programme. 4.10 GENERAL HOSPITAL Daytime serial starring John Bernadine as Dr. Steve Hardy and Emily McLaughan. Stories involving the staff, the982 words
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Miscellaneous368 1974-07-04 12 WHAT'S ON The Drama Society of the University of Singapore will present IMAGES OF LOVE at the Cultural Centre, Canning Rise, at 8 p.m. Tne Orientation Committee of the Nanyang University Students' Union will hold a FORUM ON PROBLEMS OF UNIVERSITY COURSES AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT at Nantah's College of Arts368 words
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Miscellaneous431 1974-07-04 12 AT THE CINEMA with EDGAR KOH t series of Cantonese ipstick movies. Rex: .5, 4.15. 7, 9.30; y: 1.30, 4, 6.45, 9.15; >xy: 1 45, 4.15, 7, 9.30; esident: 1.30, 4. 6.45, 5. >REAM OF THE RED AMBER <Mandarin): comes to^Y (s& It's all here mouth-waterinj ★TEXAS RA Mirreii MnTtlm431 words
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