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Title Section24 1974-08-01 1 NEW NATION hy SINGAPORE Thursday evening, August 1, 1974 No. 1091 Price 20 cents M.C. (P) 20/74 NEW NATION SINGAPORE. THURSDAY AUGUST 1, 197424 words
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379 1974-08-01 1 Turkish troops accused of violating the ceasefire Reuter New York, Thursday Greece told the United Nations Security Council last night that reports from Cyprus were "not encouraging" and 20 hours after the signing of the Geneva agreement serious ceasefire violations were still takingReuter - 379 words
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105 1974-08-01 1 Many girls among the 630 workers retrenched by NS Electronics (Pte.) Ltd. broke down and cried at the plant last night. Some even fainted. According to the nightshift supervisors, the girls were restless th*» whole night. They were only told of their105 words
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Article, Illustration438 1974-08-01 1 Bharathl Mohan - By Bharathl Mohan A 49- year old watchman was found murdered in his bed after a $15,000 robbery at a ship engineering firm in Tanjong Rhu early today. Mohan Singh, who started work at 10 p.m. yesterday, was found lying on charpoi gagged and with438 words
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422 1974-08-01 1 Teresa Ooi - Cambridge-S'pore GCE for students By Teresa Ooi All Pre University students will sit for a common Singapore Cambridge GCE 'A' Level Examination, to be conducted jointly by the Ministry of Education and the Cambridge Examinations Syndicate from next year. Announcing this, the Minister422 words
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Article40 1974-08-01 1 More than 400 workers of the Borneo Co. in Robinson Road and Alexandia stopped work this morning following a breakdown in negotiations between the Singapore Manual and Mercantile Workers Union and the management on transfer of staff.40 words
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Article256 1974-08-01 1 Reuter Canberra, Thursday Indonesia hopes to have a 500 megawatt nuclear reactor in operation by 1985, the Indonesian Minister for Research, Professor Su m i tro Djojohaikusomo said here yesterday. He told reporters Indonesia had no plans to establish nuclear capability in the military sense. "ButReuter - 256 words
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Article375 1974-08-01 1 'Five-minute talk -vas never recorded' Reuter Washington, Thursday The White House conceded yesterday there was a gap of at least five minutes and 12 seconds in one of 20 tape-re-corded conversations it has turned over for possible use in the Watergate coverup trial. TheReuter - 375 words
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Article347 1974-08-01 1 'His trial in the Senate likely' Reuter Washington, Thursday The White House yesterday accepted for the rirst time lhat President Nixon will likely be impeached and officials spoke of a fresh strategy for a quick Senate trial to prove his innocence in the Watergate scandals.Reuter - 347 words
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Article147 1974-08-01 1 Yesterday's heavy downfall in share prices appeared to have been checked when the Stock Exchange of Singapore opened this morning. Trading was narrowly mixed with a bias towards the upside. BUSINESS DONE: City Development (2) 1.10, (4) 1.11. F. Union (1) 1.33. Mosbert (1) 1.12. San Holdings147 words
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Article10 1974-08-01 1 Police reported 103 accidents yesterday. Three were serious.10 words
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Article27 1974-08-01 1 Paris, Thursday Two armed men got away with gold ingots and coins estimated at 1,500, 000 francs ($754,000) after raiding a bank vault in Nice,27 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous13 1974-08-01 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today Isolated showers.13 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article379 1974-08-01 2 Bharathi Mohan - By Bharathi Mohan Can a person be charged for standing naked in his own bedroom with the windows open? This is what several families living opposite Block 19 In Bukit Ho Swee want to know. The residents claim that a newly-married couple in that block seldom379 words
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Article43 1974-08-01 2 The Minister for Social Affairs, Encik Othman Wok and his wife will be guests of honour at the NTUC Sports and Games Nlte Dinner and Dance to be held at the Island Ballroom, Shan-gri-La Hotel, on Aug. 24 at 8 p.m.43 words
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413 1974-08-01 2 Sunny Wee - 'To plan for mass participation' By Sunny Wee The Minister for Social Affairs, Encik Othman Wok, today stressed the need to bring forth an unending stream of people who could assume leadership roles in sports. Leadership, he pointed out, would be a413 words
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223 1974-08-01 2 Principals, teachers and other officers in the education service need not make individual applications for this year's major promotion exercise, the Ministry of Education announced this morning. Instead, the ministry will short-list candidates based on their past three year's record of work and performance as223 words
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Article70 1974-08-01 2 Mr. Albert Maori Klki, the Papua New Guinea Minister for Defence, Foreign Relations and Trade, arrived here last night for a three-day visit. This morning Mr. Kikl called on the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. 8. Rajaratnam. Tomorrow he will call on the Minister for Finance,70 words
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Article29 1974-08-01 2 The Central Young People's Service of the National Library will hold a poetry In music aeaslon by Mlm Luanne Fernandez at lta mMtlng room at 3 p-m., tomorrow.29 words
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Article38 1974-08-01 2 The National Productivity Board will hold a seminar or. Management Action Reports Systems at the RELC International House. Orange Grove Road, on Aug. 28 and 29 for top executives of small and mediumsized business.38 words
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Article, Illustration228 1974-08-01 2 Gregory Broughton - By Gregory Broughton It Uxk years of toil and plenty of trouble to collect all these sea shells. But from the satisfied look on the man who did it (above), you can be sure it was worth every minute of hisPicture by JERRY SEH - 228 words
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423 1974-08-01 2 Most of them get jobs in a month Graduates of Ngee Ann Technical College are in great demand most of them took less than a month to find a job, according to a recent survey. Most of the graduates are employed In the423 words
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129 1974-08-01 2 The Indian Foreign Minister, Mr. Swaran Singh will meet Cabinet Min'sters to discuss developments in the region, and other general matters during his three-day stale visit to Singapore. The Minister is due in Singapore on Sunday evening On Monday he will call on129 words
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Article, Illustration457 1974-08-01 2 Lau Liat Hoe - The Yaps tell of the danger and joy By Lau Liat Hoe Two close calls with death and a mother's love for her children brought Mr. and Mrs. Yap Boon Yong home two days ahead of schedule. Mr. Yap, winner of the New Nation-Lufthansa World Cup457 words
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200 1974-08-01 2 An Australian radio station. 3AW Melbourne the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board, Singapore Airlines, and Mandarin Hotel have organised a series cf radio talk-back programme? to highlight Singapore as a tourist centre for Australians. The two-hoar programme called the Billie Karen and Peter James200 words
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Article, Illustration279 1974-08-01 2 LKA Pakistan chess master Zahir Farooqui, now here for the Pesta Sukan championship, learned to play "international chess" in 1957. Until then he had lived in East Punjab and knew only "Indian chess" from which our modern game is descended. On moving to Karachi.LKA - 279 words
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Article26 1974-08-01 2 Jurong Ship builders Pte. Ltd. will launch the Freedom Vessel HNO 1009 Mlchalis, on Aug. 8 at 5 p.m. at Its premises in Tanjong Kling.26 words
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Article18 1974-08-01 2 The Bartley Secondary School band will perform at the Macßltchle Reservoir on Bunday from 5.30 p.m.18 words
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Article30 1974-08-01 2 The Central Adult Section of the National Library will hold a talk-' cum- demonstration In Malay on vegetable carving by Che Marlamah Hamld at Its meetings on Saturday at30 words
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Article, Illustration817 1974-08-01 3 Sunny Wee - By Sunny Wee Thousands are expected to turn out at the P a d a n g and various colour television showrooms to watch Singapore's ninth National Day parade next Friday. Flags, buntings, coloured lights and decorative panels are now being put817 words
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446 1974-08-01 3 Rav K. Dhaliwal - Shops open longer for business By Rav K. Dhaliwal Singaporeans are once again being swept by a wave of colour television purchases. Sales of colour sets have jumped markedly over the past.two days. Dealers have reported as many as 10 to 12446 words
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705 1974-08-01 3 Special feature films and live telecast of parade Two full length feature films, documentaries and local musical variety shows will be telecast in colour by RTS in addition to the National Day parade. Today on Channel 5 at 7.40 p.m. RTS will telecast in705 words
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Advertisement132 1974-08-01 3 Sine* 1880 Wafla Hatr Cosmetics hava gor* a long, long way with Hair Ton.cs#Walla Shampoos #Wflla M«dicatad Shampoos ©Walla Hair Conditioners QWalla Hair Drwungs #W«lla Deodorants Walla Hair Sprays oWa<la Hair Colourings. That's why. *WEtoE SPECIALISTS IN THE FIELD. TAI WAH DISTRIBUTORS (PTE) LTD 114 Killiney Rd. Singapore 9 3VT132 words
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Advertisement179 1974-08-01 3 philips! f V* ■-v. r Philips colour/block white Video Cassette Recorder Nl5OO The Philips VCR now reveals a completely new concept in television entertainment. To reveal a TV's hidden talents, plug in a Philips Video Cassette Recorder (VCR for short). Its built-in tuner lets it record one programme while you179 words
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FOR YOUR PLEASURE AND FOR THE YOUNG
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Article, Illustration710 1974-08-01 4 Still lots of energy left in them The Jackson 5 are an undeniably vibrant group youthful and successful. In their GET IN TOGETHER (Motown) LP there is ample avidence of their verve and vitality. In the title number. Get It Together, there is that hard insistent,710 words
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Article, Illustration385 1974-08-01 4 Jennifer Schoon - By Jennifer Schoon They looked positively vicious, as their hands reached out to grab the gi (judo uniform) and tugged furiously to get their opponents off balance. and down on the mats within the three minutes the time allowed for a single385 words
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239 1974-08-01 4 Jennifer's diary Is whisky your favourite drink? Well here's your chance to get one drink free, any way you like it. The Merlin Hotel has a twoweek joint promotion campaign with Teacher's Whisky, and during this time (between 5 and 7p.m.) daily a complimentary239 words
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Article, Illustration168 1974-08-01 4 I Country 1 I™ 6 J Indonesia is made up of a number of islands, the largest of which are Sumatra, Java and Kalimantan. The country is large and therefore offers a wide variety of cultural patterns. From Sumatra to Bali the dances and ways168 words
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Article314 1974-08-01 4 LETTERS FROM THE YOUNG The winners of this week's letters column for young readers are LEE GEK MUI and K. RAVI. They win $10 each. In this column are several of the many letters received though they did not win a prize in the contest. Remember,314 words
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Article273 1974-08-01 4 Nature corner Nearly all farmers keep chickens because hens are good food and also lay eggs. Hens may reach the age of six or seven years but seldom are they allowed to live that long. Hens are restless creatures. They never keep still except273 words
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Article264 1974-08-01 4 Iron was one of the earliest known metals. Pure iron is very soft. That is why other elements are added to it during smelting to give alloys which are hard and strong enough for use in manufactured articles. Steel is an alloy made from Iron264 words
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Article, Illustration201 1974-08-01 4 THE OWL WHO WAS AFRAID OF THE DARK by Jill Tomlinson, (Puffin Books). "You can't be afraid ot the dark," said the mother owl. "Owls are never afraid of the dark." "This one Is." said Mrs. Barn Owl. She shut her eyes201 words
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Article269 1974-08-01 4 F e r dlnand Magellan was the famous explorer who was the leader of the first ship to sail round the world. It Is often said that Magellan was the first man to sail round the world. This is not true because Magellan himself did not complete269 words
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Miscellaneous40 1974-08-01 4 YOU RE NOT GGiNQ TO) KILL ME? <r y YOU'RE NOT < GOING TO A DESTROY US?if li m w TO 8t CONT'D CERTAINLY NOT! WE'RE LOOKING FOR,) f\ SPACESHIP WHICH < HAS LANDED ON THIS PLANET. W YOU _< KNOW WHERE fT/5?)40 words
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Miscellaneous126 1974-08-01 4 Know your Singapore Try to answer the following questions. The answers are at the end of the list. 1. Who is the director of the Institute of Education? 2. What does P.S.C. stand for? 3. Where is the Adult Education Board office? 4. Which constituency won the inter constituency football126 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article235 1974-08-01 5 United Press International Bangkok. Thursday. The United States today started the final phase of a withdrawal prothe f 52 Force in Tnalland by two-thirds from its Indo-Chlna war level of about 50 bombers, according to an announcement from Thailand's Supreme Command. The announcement saidUnited Press International - 235 words
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Article485 1974-08-01 5 Common Market and the Arab League to form a new body Reuter Paris, Thursday The nine nation European Common Market and the 20nation Arab League have agreed to establish a permanent Joint commission to plan long-term economic co-opera-tion between the two groups. Creation of the commission,Reuter - 485 words
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Article, Illustration81 1974-08-01 5 Former top domestic affairs adviser to President Nixon, smiling John Ehrllchman (above) seen shortly before he was sentenced to 20 months to five years' Jail for conspiracy in the Ellsberg break-in. The sentence was imposed by US District Judge Gerhard Gesell in a Washington court.81 words
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Article23 1974-08-01 5 Reuter Vientiane, Thursdav Prime Minister Souvanna Phouma. who suffered a heart attack three weeks ago, was continuing to make a good recovery.Reuter - 23 words
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241 1974-08-01 5 Reuter Macao. Thursday A major shake-up of the Portuguese provincial administration in Macao is expected shortly, usually reliable sources said here yesterday. Macao's most powerful political grouping, the Macao Democratic Centre (COM>, yesterday cabled the Portuguese Minister for Overseas Territories. Dr. Almeida Santos, askingReuter - 241 words
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313 1974-08-01 5 12 nations involved Reuter Brussels, Thursday Senior officials from 12 of the richest industrialised nations yesterday reached broad agreement on an emergency plan to share their oil in the event of a new world energy crisis. Delegates leaving at the end of a three-dayReuter - 313 words
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Article59 1974-08-01 5 Reuter Manila, Thursday. Troops are fighting rebels who have occupied part of Upi town in the southern Philippines, military sources said today The town lies about 50 kilometres < about 32 miles) south of Cotabato City in central Mindanao. A spokesman for the Armed Forces' office forReuter - 59 words
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236 1974-08-01 5 Reuter Bangkok, Thursday Thailand's National Assembly meets behind closed doors here today for a crucial debate that is expected to decide the fate of Prime Minister San y a Dharmasaktl's Government. Mr. Sanya has asked the 299-member assembly to reconsider a disputed Bill overReuter - 236 words
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Article, Illustration255 1974-08-01 5 'WCC not meeting to Christianise' Reuter Jakarta, Thursday Foreign Minister Adam Malik yesterday dismissed as untrue and baseless allegations that the Indonesian Government was trying to Christianise Muslims in the country by a 11 o win g the World Council of Churches to meet In Jakarta nextReuter - 255 words
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Article42 1974-08-01 5 Reuter CAIRO, Thursday. Saudi Arabia's King Faisal yesterday visited the Suez Canal front and crossed to Sinai where he saw units of Egypt's Third Army and the sites of some of the fiercest battles of the October war.Reuter - 42 words
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Article31 1974-08-01 5 United Press International Belfast, Thursday. British troops firing rubber bullets skirmished with snipers and rockthrowing youths in Londonderry yesterday in a flareup of defiance in the Roman Catholic Creggan district.United Press International - 31 words
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Article201 1974-08-01 5 Reuter Bangkok, Thursday More than 40 narcotics experts from Colombo Plan countries and United Nations bodies wound up a three-day conference here on Asian drug abuse yesterday with a recommendatlon for more intelligence exchanges to curb it. The conference, jointly arranged by theReuter - 201 words
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Article58 1974-08-01 5 United Press International MOSCOW, Tnursday France and the Soviet Union yesterday signed a US$22O million ($550 mil.) agreement—their largest ever—to build four ammonia plants in the Soviet Union. The agreement calls for a combined production of about 1.8 million tons of ammonia per year. The first factoryUnited Press International - 58 words
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Article394 1974-08-01 5 KATONG SHOPPING CENTRE ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE TKDDAY's men pay a x great deal of attention to grooming. In fast- changing, modern Singapore, they see the need to look smart and are prepared to pay for it. It is all part of game to get to the top394 words
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Advertisement54 1974-08-01 5 *0 low ft OOTf«TTIW» r" MAVERICK JiMEM T\ f f'\Vi B 18 Katong Shopping Centre. Singapore 15. 355 (2nd Fll Peoples Parti Complex Singapore 1. ill TAILOR Master Cutter for Men's and Ladies' Tailoring Prompt and quality service 1M Ketone Shopping C«ntr« 1M fl. No 805. Mountbatt*n Rd Singapore 1554 words
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Advertisement119 1974-08-01 5 rfo -jjr£- lAj, ILI mi i l ifel /—X HAVING SKIN PROBLEMS. V(f S 4 v,srr M ISABELLA BEAUTY M I CENTRE. i Miss Alice M.K.. Tan Business Daily: 10 am. 9 pm. Beauty Consultant (Australian Trained) COSMETICS SUPPLIER FACIAL PERSONAL PROFESSIONAL MASSAGE PEELING ENLARGED PORES TIRED SKIN WAXING BRIDAL119 words
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OPINION
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Article423 1974-08-01 6 Survival in a rapidly changing world depends, ultimately, on the ability to adapt oneself to the changing environment. A society that fails to break off its shackles with the past and insists on clinging to out-dated customs and traditions, on the other hand, will find423 words
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'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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Article43 1974-08-01 6 Some Singaporeans do take pride in their work after all. One architect I know is so interested in a building he designed that he is even recommending the type of flower arrangement that each of the main rooms requires!43 words
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Article59 1974-08-01 6 Call it absentmindedness or the sheer strain of working too hard, but when I recently called up a Ministry official, the chap said: "Good morning I mean, good afternoon so sorry, it's good morning." Rather amused, I replied: "Why don't we start all over again and this59 words
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Article62 1974-08-01 6 Every country has its own ways of paying compliments. In Uganda, it seems, there is no greater compliment than to tell one's host, "You have such a beautiful wife that I want to sleep with her." Most of the time, however, my friend tells me, this62 words
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Article, Illustration749 1974-08-01 6 Robert Kaylor - From Robert Kaylor United Press International A struggle is shaping up between civilian and military authorities over the fate of warlords who now rule supreme with their private armies in the "golden triangle" opiumproducing area that includes far northern Thailand. The areaUnited Press International - 749 words
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1084 1974-08-01 6 William Getler - From William Getler Washington Post In the Norwegian Sea, an American submarine with 16 nuclear-tipped Poseidon missiles aboard cruises quietly beneath the surface. At Cutler, luaine, a navy transmitter beams out occasional messages to the submarine and to its sister ships submerged elsewhere. Overhead inWashington Post - 1,084 words
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Article493 1974-08-01 6 WORLD COMMENT L. V V I. M I I m 7-7-7 EXCERPTS FROM EDITORIALS The (London) Times The decision of the Supreme Court of the United States by eight votes to none, against President Nixon, ruling that he could not withhold evidence in the formThe (London) Times - 493 words
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Article, Illustration1132 1974-08-01 6 Pakir Singh - There is much troth in the old adage that one should not judge a book by its cover. Similarly, one can be very wrong if one bases one's assessment of another person merely by his looks. From his appearance, for instance, Huang, the businessman from Mauritius1,132 words
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Advertisement70 1974-08-01 6 SUPASAVE CENTRE SUPER SALE AT 1. Lower Ground Floor LIAT TOWERS 2. Fourth Floor SPECIALISTS' SHOPPING CENTRE (Open Late tonight Until 9.30 p.m.) 3. First Second Floor THE GALLERY Straits Trading Building VITAMIN Natures way of improving blood circulation. Keeps you vital and energetic. Obtainable from all Pharmacies and Drug70 words
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SPECIAL FEATURE
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Article, Illustration2670 1974-08-01 7 Making of the Modern Singaporean With its busy life and shipping, the Singapore harbour presents an animated picture that fascinates the beholder That was Singapore in 1906 From 1840 to 1906 Singapore made great strides towards developing as a modern metropolis. Roads2,670 words
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Advertisement89 1974-08-01 7 Visit our New Premier Store at G-36 High Street Centre a snip of information on nORMEUII Lots of quality suitings are locally available. But. did you know that Dormeuil is the top manufacturer i the entire world for fine suitings? When only the very best will suffice, make your i89 words
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FINANCE AND BEHIND THE NEWS
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443 1974-08-01 8 UPI and Reuter New York, Thursday The Dow Jones industrial average dropped to a fouryear low yesterday as prices fell in sluggish trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The Dow Jones industrial average tumbled 8.14 to 757.43 at closing bell.UPI and Reuter - 443 words
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249 1974-08-01 8 Reuter New Delhi, Thursday.— The Indian Government yesterday proposed 1.360 million rupees (about $972 million) in additional taxes during the remaining eight months of fiscal 1974-75 to fight galloping inflation. Finance Minister Mr. Yeshwantrao Chavan presented a supplementary budget providing for the taxes andReuter - 249 words
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180 1974-08-01 8 United Press International Tokyo, ThursdayJapan's Ministry of Transportation (MOT) estimated yesterday that the world will need at least 620 exploration ships for undersea oil drilling by 1980. MOT also estimated that 430 of them would have to be built, and said they mightUnited Press International - 180 words
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Article102 1974-08-01 8 Reuter Tokyo, Thursday Bank of Japan Governor Mr. Tadashl Sasaki saifl yesterday Japan should consider borrowing "oil dollars" through official channels to pay for Increased oil Import bill. He said at a Press conference that deterioration of balance of payments due to a sharp rise In crudeReuter - 102 words
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OVERSEAS STOCK EXCHANGE PRICES
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Article253 1974-08-01 8 Closing prices on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday: Alcan A] 30 Allied Chem X 36% AlUs Ch 8% Alcoa 46% Am Can 18* A P 394 unch. Anaconda 23 At RJchfld 86% Beth Steel 29% Boeing 17 Boise C 13% Burroughs 90 —1% Caterp Tra 54% Chrysler253 words
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Article40 1974-08-01 8 United Press International The Dow Jones stock averages on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday were: 30 Industries 757.43 (off 5.14), 20 transport 157.90 (off 0.01), 15 utilities 00.41 (cff 0.07) and 05 stocks 231.20 (cff 2 12).United Press International - 40 words
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Article316 1974-08-01 8 After four days of continuous decline, stock {>rlces rallied centring on ncentlve backed small sized speculative issues. Morning at market buy orders of 9,500,000 shares outpaced sell orders by a 2:1 ratio. These buylngs were mainly concentrated on foodstuff and small machineries. Speculative oriented foodstuff like Sanraku Ocean, Honen316 words
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Article83 1974-08-01 8 This services comes from the Union Bank of Switzerland. Closing prices i (in francs) on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday: UBS 2976 35 SBC 534 1 Credit Suisse 3680 30 Swissair B. 485 Swiss Relnsur. 3000 30 Wlnterthur B. 1480 30 Zurich Insur. 5850 75 Juvena B. 1500 1083 words
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Article, Illustration277 1974-08-01 8 The selling blitz yesterday knocked the Straits Times Industrial Index of 30 counters down to a new two-year low of 216.12. This was 2.67 points below the previous low of 218.79 which occurred last April and showed a 3.23 point drop over Tuesday's figure. The rising tempo of277 words
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Article36 1974-08-01 8 Reuter Brussels, Thursday. The Common Market Commission has opened an anti-trust investigation into the Belgian offshoot of General Motors for allegedly hindering imports of vehicles into Belgium by Independent distributors, informed sources said yesterday.Reuter - 36 words
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179 1974-08-01 8 Kelvin Hughes, the marine division of Smiths Industries, has announced the formation of two new subsidiaries in Singapore and Malaysia. Kelvin Hughes (Singapore) will be responsible for the sales and service operations throughout the area, meeting the requirements of customers in Indonesia, the Philippines,179 words
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119 1974-08-01 8 United Press International Washington. Thursday. —The House yesterday passed and sent to President Nixon a bill that would permit Americans to buy, own and trade gold for the first time since the 1930 Great Depression era. The measure slipped through the House withUnited Press International - 119 words
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Article79 1974-08-01 8 United Press International Tokyo. Thursday. Japan's foreign currency reserves decreased by US$225 million ($562 million) in one month and stood at U5513.20 billion ($33,000 million) at the end of July, the Finance Ministry announced yesterday. The ministry said the decrease was attributable to high prices ofUnited Press International - 79 words
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Article, Illustration830 1974-08-01 8 K. R. Sunder Rajan - ASIAN DIARY 'Classic dilemma of young democracies' From K. R. Sunder Rajan Los Angeles Times INDIA Most Indians must have been embarrassed by the disclosure, made recently by officials of the Association for the Defence of Democratic Rights, that their government now holdsLos Angeles Times - 830 words
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439 1974-08-01 8 CHARLES R. SMITH - CHARLES R. SMITH United Press International CHINA China's songwriters are an imaginative bunch. Paul McCartney and John Lennon they're not but considering the limited range of perm i s s i b 1 e lyrics, they've come up with some inter e sUnited Press International - 439 words
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Article, Illustration425 1974-08-01 8 MASASHI KURAMITSU - MASASHI KURAMITSU United Press International JAPAN Jap a n's sel fdefence forces are the outgrowth of police reserves which the government reluctantly created on orders from Gen. Douglas Mac Arthur, commander of the allied occupation. The order was given to fill a vacuum causedUnited Press International - 425 words
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Article, Illustration405 1974-08-01 8 GERALD RATZIN - GERALD RATZIN Reuter BANGLADESH] It isn't easy to run n, profitable business in Dacca these days, but one group who are doing very well are the city's taxi drivers. Not that there are very many of them only a few dozen In theReuter - 405 words
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TREND
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Article, Illustration429 1974-08-01 9 MARY LEE - MONEY IN CHEAPLY PRICED, EXPENSIVE-LOOKING CLOTHES MARY LEE talks to three young people with designs on the local market MARY LEE There are fashions and fashions. The moling trendy secretary sniffs at what rf>e young factory uirl buys. The young ,v oman executive shivers at what429 words
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Article, Illustration1444 1974-08-01 9 JOHN YONG returned to Singapore after spending nine years in London. where he studied at the exclusive Royal College of Art and thereafter worked for a popular rag-trade label, Mr. Freedom. His clothes have been featured in fashion pages of English dallies1,444 words
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Article, Illustration223 1974-08-01 9 TALKING SHOP These aays when the price of cooking oil has shot up to quite ridiculous heights, every drop less a housewife uses means a bit of saving for her tight budget. The problem of course with being too stingy with cooking oil is that you223 words
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Advertisement105 1974-08-01 9 a a a mi A M/uu f tusssra -T-r--i III^EE3s^E^ESES lijlvjlui xxrii»i)u^ ESEEEEEE j gg s|a n« mfm m(m mlm .1. -V- CI 9 «W 8» "I" -l- -I- »i« I *t* »i» n~ -i- -i- t W -I- 77 _J_ Cja ct3 en eta =T3 zxz i fl? »1«105 words
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Article, Illustration33 1974-08-01 10 returning a net shot against Abdul Rahim (Shell Eastern) in yesterday's Business Houses badminton matchJoseph was beaten 15-8, 15-7. Picture by CHUA PENG TEE. Picture by CHUA PENG TEEPicture by CHUA PENG TEE - 33 words
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Article588 1974-08-01 10 NANCY KOH - Should hit peak form at Malaysian Open By NANCY KOH An acid test awaits Singapore's 11 Tehe-ran-bound athletes at the Malaysian Open championships at Perak's Stadium Ipoh from Aug. 6 to 9. The eleven, who are among the 47-strong contingent to the seventh Asian588 words
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Article360 1974-08-01 10 C.K. YONG - BlimiNG by C.K.YONG "Marvellous" was how bowling enthusiasts described sponsored-teams* special event planned for the opening night of the 10th Singapore International Championship. Since the announcement last week, Jackie's Bowl has been flooded with inquiries. As a result the centre has decided to announce more details360 words
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Article230 1974-08-01 10 Ipoh, Thursday Defending champions Malaysia will meet Thailand in the semi-finals of the 18th Merdeka soccer tornament here today. The other semi-finals will be played between South Korea and Hong Kong tomorrow. Thailand and South Korea, the Joint leaders of Group "B" drew lots yesterday to230 words
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Article103 1974-08-01 10 Reuter Stockholm, Thursday— Britain had a slight edge over Sweden on the second day of their twoday men's athletics match but still finished five points adrift here last night. Britain, without several of their top athletes, were edged out 107-102 in the men's match though the BritishReuter - 103 words
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152 1974-08-01 10 United Press International New Delhi. Thursday —China will participate in the 33rd world table tennis championships to be held next February in Calcutta, the Table Tennis Federation of India announced yesterday. It will be the first time China will participate in a sportingUnited Press International - 152 words
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Article32 1974-08-01 10 Vienna, Thursday. Safety modifications have ben made to the Formula One Grand Prix circuit at Zeltweg, South of Vienna, in preparation for the Austrian Grand Prix on August 18.32 words
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671 1974-08-01 11 London, Thursday. The Pakistani cricketers were brought crashing down to earth yesterday after their inspiring first-Test performance against England. On the opening day of a three-aay matcn against D.H. Robins' XI, tney were hit all over the ground by West Indian batsman Gordon Greenidge,671 words
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Article293 1974-08-01 11 Reuter Goodwood. Thursday. —French-trained Ace of *ces, owned by Texas >ilman Helson BunkerHunt, yesterday comfortably won the £15.222 Sussex Stakes, high point of the day's Goodwood programme. The American bred colt, an 8-1 shot, finished two lengths clear of Dr. C. Vittandini's Habat, with another FrenchtrainedReuter - 293 words
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Article40 1974-08-01 11 New York, Thursday —A rge n 11 nian lightheavyweight Jorge Ahumada, who drew with world champion Bob Foster last month, extended his unbeaten sequence to 15 fights with a points victory over Puerto Rican Ansel Oquendo here last night.40 words
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Article, Illustration395 1974-08-01 11 NANCY KOH - By NANCY KOH Sparkling hockey. A match pulsating with fast action and what's more, goals galore. That was what the rosy-cheek-ed girls from the land of the Cherry BJossoms treated local fans to on the Padang yesterday. The touring Japanese team scored a well deserved395 words
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Article158 1974-08-01 11 Reuter London. Thursday—Sir Alf Ramsey last night celebrated his England soccer team's World Cup victory exactly eight years ago. feted by the 101 players ne capped curi'.g his 11-year rule. Sir Alf was sacked by the English Football earlier this year, to be succeeded by DunReuter - 158 words
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Article461 1974-08-01 11 BLUE PETER - Southern Priest shows striking form From BLUE PETER Kuala Lumpur. Thursda> Hot Money did an at tractivc vorki ut sand here this morning With Johnny W.l astride, the four-year-old b> AUenb> kepi oi! a tight hold Um h i Ronear *med a promotu after461 words
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1932 1974-08-01 11 SATURDAY Cl. 2 Div. 3 6' 1211 Keep Going 11 9.C0 i 3 u Tloir.an fill Great Shawn 8 iO a 7097 Melross II 20 14 0110 Kcgai Mate II 8 03 7 2251 Rea Topper 8.0 7 15 0084 Honey Prince S 061,932 words
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Article350 1974-08-01 11 SATURDAY RACE ONE: 1 30 CI. 5 i )'.v 4 ti' Sol-.right. Poker Chip Waterside Eco Victor/ RACE TWO: 2.05 CI. 5 Div. 5 6f Cosmic K'are. Hold Me Darling. Snowflake. Our Sweetie*. Chien Ling. Shaner; La V RACK THREE: 2.35 i. 4 6 6f Neglected. Oer Privilege Southeast350 words
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Article59 1974-08-01 11 Hong Kong, Thursday— The 1974 junior gymnastic contests of communist countries will be held in Pyongyang early next month, the North Korean News Agency reported today. According to the Agency, gymnastic teams from Rumania, Bulgaria. Hungary. Czechoslovakia, Cuba. Poland and the Soviet Union have arrived in the North59 words
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266 1974-08-01 11 Sonny Yap - By Sonny Yap The second Merdeka Cup sepaktakraw tournament will be held from Tuesday to Aug. 16 in place of the Pesta Sukan championships. The tournament has been prompted by the poor response ircm foreign countries for the Pesta Sukan. Six countries were266 words
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Advertisement571 1974-08-01 10 WANTED TO RENT SMOPHOUSE approximately 2000 sq. ft. Premises must be In good condition with easy access to road. Prefer districts 1 15. Contact Audio Devices (S) Pte. Ltd. Tel: *****3 SHOP FOR SALE AT Far East Shopping Centre, Orchard Road. Golden Square. 2nd. floor Corner Shop at $117,000 nett.571 words
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Advertisement243 1974-08-01 10 NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I, VS. Subramanian of No. 7, Tanjong Pagar Labour Line Singapore, have applied for a Retail Shop licence in respect of premises No. 7, Tanjong Pagar Labour Line Singapore, m/s Subramanian and that this application will be heard in the Court of the First243 words
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Advertisement438 1974-08-01 10 Steamboat Garden (Rooftop of Prince Room Restaurant) Offers you their special POH-PIAH STEAMBOAT (minimum $3.00) including a wide choice of steamboats (minimum $6.00), seafood and economy dinner. Daily from 5 p.m. 2 a.m. Ample parking facilities. PRINCE ROOM RESTAURANT Selegie Complex, Singapore. Tel: *****4 OFFICIAL NOTICE PROPOSAL TO CHANGE A438 words
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Advertisement75 1974-08-01 11 B/ui/uu/icMW THE NO. 1 NAME IN BOWLING 8583 The Professional's Astro Star 8583 The Professional's Ball. Guaranteed BIG. Customs Ltd. Precision engineered for the skilled Bowler. Astro Star Medium cover stock for real grabbing action. Black Diamond Brunswick's exclusive extra-hard cover. Score tracer lets you follow your line. CUSTOMS LTD75 words
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Article155 1974-08-01 12 —United Pre* International TODAY is Thursday. Aug. 1, the 213th day of 1974 with 152 to follow. THE MOON is approaching its full phase. THE MORNING STARS are Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn. THE EVENING STAR Is Mars. Those born on this date are under the sign of Leo.—United Pre* International - 155 words
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Article50 1974-08-01 12 AH FOOK: The increase in the interest rate of Central Provident Fund is welcome news in view of the higher contributions we have to make MEI LIN: Yes. Now it makes more sepse for us to have our money in this form of saving. Investments must pay dividends.50 words
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Article, Illustration89 1974-08-01 12 When it comes to fashions T a i w a nese beauty Ling Fei-yeng, 22. seldom loses out to others. More often than not she with her wide array of bonnets and hats to match her clothes. "I like batik hats best," she says, "as thesePicture by JERRY SEH. - 89 words
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Page 12 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous694 1974-08-01 12 SINGAPORE 5 3.00 OPENING ANNCTS. followed by HOUSEWIVES' MATINEE The Lady Detective: Part 1 of a Cantonese film 3.45 TIME FOR TWO (C) <R) A light musical programme 4.00 GENERAL HOSPITAL—Daytime serial starring John Bernadlne as Dr. Steve Hardy and Emily McLaughan. Stories Involving the staff, the doctors and the694 words
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Miscellaneous372 1974-08-01 12 BACK PAGE f WEATHER) London Dry with sunny Intervals. 72-63 F. 22-17 C. Headline: BomD blasts in Oxford, Birmingham. T*aris Sunny, 70 -59F, 26-iSC. Headline: Cyprus accord signed in Geneva. Moscow Sunny 6150F, 16-10 C. HeadlineTo improve industrial management. New York—Sunny and mild. 84 66F, 29-19 C. Headline: House panel,372 words
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Miscellaneous1353 1974-08-01 12 HOW DO I TELL MY CHILD?: This German "documentary" happily and lucratively takes on the responsibility of not only telling but showing you (and your child?) all the expected aspects of sex; It's left for you to decide how original or boring it is. Lido: 1.45, 4, 6.45, 9.15. THE1,353 words
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Miscellaneous670 1974-08-01 12 WHAT'S ON The Parliamentary Secretary for Defence and MP for Tampines, Mr. Phua Bah Lee, will officiate at the Tampines constituency FUND RAISING TAIWAN OPERA to be held at the New World Amusement Park at 7.30 p.m. The Swiss Embassy will celebrate Its National Day with a RECEPTION at the670 words
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