New Nation, 7 August 1974
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Title Section22 1974-08-07 1 NEW NATION INGAPORE Wednesday evening, August 7, 1974 No. 1096 Price 20 cents M.C. (P) 20/74 NEWMATION SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY AUCUST 7, 197422 words
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Article, Illustration152 1974-08-07 1 Reuter Washington, Wednesday The Senate Foreign Relations Commi 11 e e yesterday voted unanimously to clear Secretary of State Dr. Henry Kissinger of Watergaterelated wiretapping allegations which two months ago prompted him to threaten to resign. The committee probed Dr. Kissinger's role InReuter - 152 words
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Article10 1974-08-07 1 Police reported 98 accidents yesterday. Seven were serious.10 words
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Article418 1974-08-07 1 Slim chance to escape conviction as the President's men defect Reuter Washington, Wednesday President Nixon yesterday lost the last of the 10 supporters who had defended him against impeachment in the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee, but he vowed not to resign from office. StunnedReuter - 418 words
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Article299 1974-08-07 1 Reuter Washington, Wednesday Should President Nixon resign or be removed from office, Vice president Gerald Ford would immediately take over according to the terms of the 25th Amendment to the Constitution. This provides that in case of removal of the President from office or of hisReuter - 299 words
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Article65 1974-08-07 1 Reuter London, Wednesday.— Share prices in Britain got a considerable boost In late dealings after President Nixon's special Cabinet meeting, helped by reaction on Wall Street. After a quiet but firm I day on the London stock exchange, the Financial Times index of 30 leading shares had jumpedReuter - 65 words
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Article34 1974-08-07 1 United Press International Parte, Wednesday Five armed men held up the main post office in Nlmes, a southern French city yesterday and escaped with several sacxs containing US$l million (SLS million).United Press International - 34 words
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Article29 1974-08-07 1 United Press International Washington, Wednesday A summons was Issued on Monday for Howard Hughes and three others Indicted last week by a federal grand Jury in Las Vegas.United Press International - 29 words
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Article130 1974-08-07 1 Market sentiments improved slightly this morning when the Stock Exchange of Singapore opened. Share prices In most cases put on minor gains. BUSINESS DONE: D.B.S. (14) 2.31, (16) 2.32, (2) 2.30. M. Credit (11) 1.53, (2) 1.52. C. and C. (4) 2.39. C. Storage (1) 2.95. H.130 words
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Article, Illustration470 1974-08-07 1 Bharathi Mohan - Police find woman's body in a drain By Bharathi Mohan The body of a young woman, with blood splattered face and a burnt out handbag slung round her neck, was found inside a monsoon drain in Keng Lee Road this morning. CID homicide detectives whoPicture by Chua Peng Tee - 470 words
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Article216 1974-08-07 1 Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday Thugs are cashing in on the election fever sweeping Malaysia and extorting money from the well-to-do. Tan Sri Abdul Kadlr Yusof, who stepped down as Attorney-General yesterday to contest a Johore seat on a National Front ticket, said some shopkeepers216 words
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390 1974-08-07 1 'New look' cabinet to be announced today Reuter Nicosia, Wednesday Cyprus President Mr. Glafkos Clerides said last night he is reshuffling his government and plans to announce a new cabinet today. Mr. Clerides, a moderate politician who took over the presidency from former Eoka guerrillaReuter - 390 words
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Article345 1974-08-07 1 Reuter Cairo, Wednesday President Anwar Sadat today accused Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi of conspiring to blow up a presidential rest house in Egypt. In a scathing attack on Col. Gaddafi, President Sadat further charged that the Libyan leader's secret agents attempted to assassinate a prominentReuter - 345 words
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Miscellaneous13 1974-08-07 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today No rain.13 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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221 1974-08-07 2 Ttfbt* Is a need fr.r prlaAfer school pupils to appreciate music, accord*?*® the Singapore EduettMH&l Media Service er tbe Ministry of Aitv/tb. a series of four profruames have been produced, particularly fc.r primary five pupils to create an intelligent approach to music. The221 words
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Article44 1974-08-07 2 The Bersilat Harlmau group of the Metropolitan YMCA will hold a bersilat demonstration at Its premises in Palmer Road on Sunday at 2.30 p.m. Mrs. B. Bogaars, wife of the society's chairman, will present certificates to first-graders of the Silat Harlmau class.44 words
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Article, Illustration352 1974-08-07 2 Yuko Ikeda, of the Tokyo Ballet Piccolo, dances the role of the Sleeping Beauty. But unlike the fairy tale princess, she cherishes no dreams or a Prince Charming carrying her off to live happily ever after. Reason: She is too busy dancing happily. Like herPicture by Jerry Seh shows Yuko (left) - 352 words
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Article107 1974-08-07 2 Eight hundred students in organised school groups made use of the concession rates for riding the Mount Faber-Sentosa cable cars last month. Mr. Lee Seng Jwak. manager of Singapore Cable Car Pte. Ltd.. said: "Response from schools for cable car rides has been quite107 words
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227 1974-08-07 2 Now residents dry them indoors Residents in Biock 197 Toa Payoh are now drying their clothes indoors because a gang of thieves specialising in pinching dresses, trousers and children's wear is at large. A housewife on the 12th floor said her clothes had been227 words
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Article31 1974-08-07 2 The Metropolitan Young Men's Christian association will hold a 10-session course on English and Chinese translation starting on Sept. 3 from 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at its International Centre.31 words
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Article34 1974-08-07 2 The chairman of he Public Utilities Board. Mr. Lim Kim San, will present long service awards to 143 of the Board's employees at the Singapore Zoological Gardens on Sunday at 9 a.m.34 words
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Article, Illustration288 1974-08-07 2 The Jurong Bird Park has successfully hatched the first two emu chicks in Singapore. The first egg was incubated artificially and hatched 11 weeks ago. The chick weighed only eight ounces at birth but will grow up to be one of the largest flightless birds288 words
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Article46 1974-08-07 2 The Young Men's Christian Association will hold a photograhy course for beginners at its premises beginning on Aug. 13 from 8.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The fee Is $50 for members and $55 for non-members for 16 main lessons and 11 practical lessons.46 words
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Article429 1974-08-07 2 FROM THE DOC HOUSE BY PC There are many people in Singapore who are getting ready for the pilgrimage to Kallang on Aug. 18 either to participate as exhibitors or as dog lovers who want to see the finest dogs here gathered for the429 words
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317 1974-08-07 2 There has been a 100 per cent increase In road casualties last year, as compared to five years ago, though the number of cars on the roads increased by only 55 per cent in the same period. Statistics on road casualties show317 words
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Article31 1974-08-07 2 The Senior Parliamentary Secretary (Culture), Haji Sha'ari Tadin, will open the National Museum s 4th exhibition of the Young People's Gallery a its premises on Aug. 15 at 5.30 p.m.31 words
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Article285 1974-08-07 2 CLO Roberto Kaimo of the Philippines has moved into the lead by beating national master Leslie Leow in the fifth round of the Pesta Sukan Chess Championship. Leslie, the previous round's leader, obtained easy equality in the opening with the Sicilian Defence. The game appearedCLO - 285 words
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Article, Illustration62 1974-08-07 2 This lovable brown dog is up for adoption this week. Her name is Julie, and she is 1) Krs old. She has n anti-distempered and spayed. Her previous owners, who left for the States, have assured that she is a rood watchdog and loves children. If you62 words
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279 1974-08-07 3 Judith Holmberg - Changi is a possible site By Judith Holmberg T e People's Association plans to set up a sea sports £°J? P A® X for aquatic activities. Several sites are being considered for the complex. One is believed to be the Changi Community Centre at Changi279 words
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106 1974-08-07 3 School principals and senior officers of the Ministry of Education will be able to discuss their problems In a relaxed atmosphere at regular luncheon gatherings organised by the Ministry. Schools have been divided Into five groups, each consisting of one secondary school district and two106 words
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Article36 1974-08-07 3 The Adult and Young People's Sections of the Queens town Branch Library will hold a talk on Knowing Singapore by Mr. G.G. Thomson in the library's lecture room on Aug. 16 at 7.30 p.m.36 words
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242 1974-08-07 3 Teachers and parents should renew their efforts to develop moral and civic values In students as education is more than books and examinations, the senior Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Culture, Hajl Sha'arl Tadln, said this morning. Speaking at the 40th annual speech242 words
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142 1974-08-07 3 Singapore Is one of the few major world cities selected by the Philippines for a study of ways to Improve Its housing programmes. Major General G.V. TOblas. the executive vice-president of the National Housing Corporation of the Philippines was here recently to survey the Republics'142 words
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Article40 1974-08-07 3 The Minister for Social Affairs, Enclk Othman Wok, will officiate at the opening of the fun fair in aid of the Children's Aid Society's building fund at the SAF Tengah Air Base on August. 17 at 10 a.m.40 words
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Article, Illustration337 1974-08-07 3 Lau Liat Hoe - By Lau Liat Hoe Hong Kong film director and producer, Lung Kong, 39, believes in upgrading Asian film standards and a three-month hospitalisation for overexhausation does not deter him from his zeal to produce meaningful films. He feels that Hong Kong film producers337 words
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Article66 1974-08-07 3 The Singapore Chinese Girls' School, in celebration of the National Day and its 75th Founder's Day, presented cheques to three charity organisations this morning. In a ceremony at the school's auditorium, a $10,000 cheque was presented to the proposed Ifandal Home for the Aged, a $3000 cheque66 words
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Article203 1974-08-07 3 Two more schools are planning to set up cooperatives to supply textbooks, stationery and other essential items following the lead by St. Joseph's Institution. Hwa Chong Junior College and Catholic High School hope to get the co-operatives running before the end of the year. A teacher from203 words
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Article, Illustration100 1974-08-07 3 Three men and a woman were seriously injured in this midnight smash-up between a Mazda and a Ford Escort at Mountbatten Road yesterday. The Escort, with two men and the woman, was heading towards Kallang when it was in- volved in a head-on collision with, the MazdaPicture by Wee Beng Huat - 100 words
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129 1974-08-07 3 Only nine hawkers were prosecuted last month under the Environmental Public Health (Food Handlers) Regulations. They were fined an average of $40 each. The latest figure released by the Ministry of the Environment shows a sharp drop from the number of cases prosecuted129 words
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Advertisement287 1974-08-07 3 SINGAPORE GIRL All you have to do is to collect the photographs of all 12 girls selected for the Singapore Girl Contest, being held in conjunction with the "Metro Goes Singapore" displays at all Metro stores. The first photograph appeared on August 5 in New Nation's Back Page and the287 words
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Advertisement157 1974-08-07 3 British Airways may not be quite as British as you think. British Airways is the new name for BOAC and Europe's leading airline, BEA Together we fly to 80 countriesmore than any other airline. So you might think we couldn't possibly know what each passenger wants in the way of157 words
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FOR YOUR PLEASURE AND BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration785 1974-08-07 4 SONNY YAP - Out-of-world show CINEMA BY SONNY YAP DRACULA AND THE SEVEN GOLDEN VAMPIRES directed by Roy Ward Baker with David Chiang, Peter Cushing, Shih Szu, Robin Stewart and Julie Ege (Capitol). This way-out hodgepodge of a film which sees Dracula taking on the Image of a785 words
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Article227 1974-08-07 4 Mini diary THE Harbour Grill at the Hilton Hotel, comes up with a new idea for food fun beginning on Friday the unlikely combination of frog legs and «nails! But don't knock It till you've tried it. I was given a "preview tasting" and though I'd227 words
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Article546 1974-08-07 4 JEAN LI - POPS BY JEAN LI BAD COMPANY: BAD CO (ISLAND): Despite being a very new band (less than a year old), Bad Company have had an illustrious past. One half of the band—singer Paul Rodgers and drtimmer Simon Kirke were former Free members. Guitarist Miek Ralphs was doing546 words
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Article90 1974-08-07 4 After a parents' preview of slides on sex, father of three John Dodd has banned his 10-year-old son, Ralph, from half-hour lessons on sex. He said: "They are pornographic... they showed paintings of male and female nudes and sexual organs." He has threatened to remove Ralph90 words
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Article, Illustration310 1974-08-07 4 ART BUCHWALD - ART BUCHWALD My good friend Dr. Seuss wrote a book a few years ago titled Marvin K. Mooney Will You Please Go Now! He sent me a copy the other day apd crossed out "Marvin K. Mooney" and replaced it with "Richard M.310 words
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Article, Illustration644 1974-08-07 4 Murray Seeger - From Murray Seeger Los Angeles Times USSR Dissatisfied with the quality of young men called up by the draft twice a year, Soviet authorities have ordered major improvements in the pre-inductiop training of teenagers. The orders to improve theLos Angeles Times - 644 words
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349 1974-08-07 4 H. B. Cabie - From H. B. Cabie Reuter r i PHILIPPINES k A Overshadowed by superstition and fear, the supply of blood for blood banks in Asia is critically low. Blood programme experts from 15 countries, including Australia and the United States, met In Manila last month toReuter - 349 words
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Advertisement127 1974-08-07 4 f) 'J ifj <><&• Come on safari with us From Wednesday 31st July (for 2 weeks only) during "Happy Hour T at the Safari Bar. You will receive a free round of Teacher's whisky plus the usual 25% discount) MERLIN HOTEL r-r' IBM TEACHERS Golden Mile. Beach Road. Singapore? Tel:127 words
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Advertisement205 1974-08-07 4 Enjoy Better Health Live Actively Again TAKE TISANE ARDENNAJSE The well known Herbel Treatment prepai ding to the old and famous recipes of Father Obriat herbalist priest of the Ardennes (Belgium) where longevity is well known. Easily prepared and pleasant to taste; just add boiling water and drink. Prompt and205 words
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Miscellaneous252 1974-08-07 4 SINGAPORE 1 (2) Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me: Elton John 2 (If) Billy Don't Be A Hero: Bo Donaldson and Hey wood 3 (4) Judy Teen: Cockney Rebel 4 (6) Rook Your Baby: George McCrae 5 (3) Guilty: Pearls G (5) Band On The Run: Paul McCartney252 words
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WORLD NEWS
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569 1974-08-07 5 Firm stand by defenders UPI and Reuter Saigon, Wednesday Communist forces attacking a district capital near Da Nang warned government troops to surrender yesterday but the South Vietnamese commander said no, field officers said. The officers said the district capital, Due Due andUPI and Reuter - 569 words
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147 1974-08-07 5 United Press International Belfast. Wednesday. Gunmen hijacked a Dublin to Belfast freight train within 6.4 kilometres (four miles) of the Northern Ireland border early yesterday in the second such hijacking in four days. Irish Republic police guarded by army troops surrounded the train abandonedUnited Press International - 147 words
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309 1974-08-07 5 Reuter Dacca, Wednesday Mere than 600 people have died in the last week as a result of floods in Bangladesh, an official statement said here yesterday. Relief vorkers feared the death toll would rise further as heavy monsoon rains from the steepReuter - 309 words
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Article37 1974-08-07 5 Reuter Paris, Wednesday. President Valery Giscard d'Estaing called a restricted cabinet meeting last night to consider prison reform, including better conditions for inmates. as the country's two week old prison crisis seemed to be abating.Reuter - 37 words
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Article174 1974-08-07 5 Reuter Canberra, Wednesday —Australia's 60 senators and 127 members of the House of Representatives met In an historic joint session yesterday and passed three of six controversial Bills which caused last May's crisis general election. The six Bills three dealing with electoral matters, two with theReuter - 174 words
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Article29 1974-08-07 5 Reuter New Delhi. Wednesday. Mr. Niral Knem Horo, MP for a tribal constituency in Bihar state, was today named as the opposition parties candidate for Vice-President of India.Reuter - 29 words
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Article, Illustration54 1974-08-07 5 In the sea world of Aurora, Ohio, whale trainer Bill Stratton hangs on to Shamu, an 18-ft, two-ton killer whale, as he dives for the bottom of his tank. Bill and another trainer ride the whale bare-back in an up and under water fashion that thrillsUPI radio picture - 54 words
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Article28 1974-08-07 5 Reuter Rangoon, Wednesday. —Geologists have struck oil at a test well in the Myaung area in Upper Burma, about 560 kms (350 miles) from here. —BeaterReuter - 28 words
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303 1974-08-07 5 United Press International Caracas, Wednesday Japan yesterday strongly opposed proposals at the third UN Law of the Sea Conference to establish a 200-mile economic zone. "If the 200-mile economic zone Is established, the major fertile fishing grounds of the world will comeUnited Press International - 303 words
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Article150 1974-08-07 5 Reuter Los Angeles, Wednes day—At least four people were killed and 26 injured yesterday when an explosion ripped through the international flight terminal of the Lcvs Angeles Airport. At least 17 of the injured were taken to hospital, three in critical condition. Nine othersReuter - 150 words
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Advertisement277 1974-08-07 5 Colour TV at $2.65 a day The Philips K9 26 ins. colour TV set—one of the most advanced sets in the world. Consider the cost of buying a colour TV set. It means paying out a fortune you may never see again. In fact, as soon as the set leaves277 words
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Advertisement428 1974-08-07 5 When you fly TWA to America or Europe, well save you money on places to stay And places to go. H s -J v VfE?*;.ld&L-frgm 9 Mi •»Y SOT TWA's done a lot to make travel ing less expensive. That goes for hotels, restaurants, theaters, and so on For hotels428 words
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Miscellaneous263 1974-08-07 5 NEW NATION CROSSWORD i ACROSS 1 At a distance 6 Tennis or golf 11 Zenith 14 Bhare equally with 15 Contend 16 Wartime agcy. 17 Shakespearean forest 18 Steeps In oil and vinegar 20 1825 canal 22 Threateners 23 Poems set to music 26 Some other time 27 Chaffinch 28263 words
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OPINION
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Article479 1974-08-07 6 One and a half years after the historic signing of the ceasefire agreements in Paris, peace seems as elusive as ever in South Vietnam. Intermittent fighting started scarcely as the ink on the agreements had dried, and South Vietnam's President Nguyen Van Thieu479 words
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Article106 1974-08-07 6 'WHISPERS' by ispy Children will be children, wherever they may be. One of the speakers at the recent RTS interinstitutions of higher learning debate, was embarrassed to find herself the subject of discussion among a group of young students, while shopping in the OO complex. Standing106 words
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Article, Illustration1145 1974-08-07 6 Dick Wilson - American foturologist Herman Kahn'a forecasts of Jap a n'a economic growth have been wellpoblieised and intensely debated. What is leas known is that he has also worked ont some very interesting statistics to indicate that Hong Kong's economic progress in the next few decades1,145 words
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VOICE OF THE PRESS
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Article236 1974-08-07 6 What othir newpapers are taying: NUCLEAR EXPLOSION AND PROLIFERATION The number of countries with nuclear weapons may Increase to 24 In five years, an American Nobel Prize winner attending an anti-nuclear armanent conference in Tokyo has commented. There was a series of nuclear test explosions, first by236 words
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Article140 1974-08-07 6 HATS OFF TO TAN SRI SARDON The Minister of Communications, Tan Sri Sardon, at the age of 57, has announced his retirement from politics after having been active In that field for 28 years. This column is not big enough to record all the services that he has140 words
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Article, Illustration645 1974-08-07 6 Roman Kolkowiez - From Roman Kolkowiez Los Angeles Times Soviet military policies are shaped by three forces what they see as threats from abroad, a desire for stabilised relations with the United States, and a wish to avoid excessively bind ing restraints onLos Angeles Times - 645 words
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Article, Illustration600 1974-08-07 6 David Lamb - The cracks in SinoAussie ties From David Lamb Los Angeles Times The glitter has faded from Australia's romance with China, a nation Australia courted with starry eyes as a first step toward becoming the Sweden of the southern hemisphere. "With no nation," Prime Minister G<vigh Whltlam said In Peking lastLos Angeles Times - 600 words
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Letters
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Article179 1974-08-07 6 Stinking Flat and residents of Block 2, Holland Avenue are not the only sufferers of the nauseating smell from the sewer pipes. We in Block 6, Holland Close are having the same problem, even after eight months. What makes it worse is that the bathroom Is so179 words
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Article144 1974-08-07 6 The National Registration Office appear to have got mixed up In their classification of race and dialect group. Recently when I went to renew my Identity card, the clerk classified my dialect group as Indian. I pointed out to him that Indian is a race and144 words
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Article57 1974-08-07 6 LIM BOCK GUAN - LIM BOCK GUAN for Registrar of Citizens, Singapore, C. I refer to the letter by Miss Vlmla Shewaram which appeared in your columns of July 29, 1974. Your correspondent is informed that her application for Singapore cltl2enshlp is under consideration and she will be notified of the57 words
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Article157 1974-08-07 6 TAN EE LEONG - TAN EE LEONG One of the most cherished freedoms of a democracy is the freedom of the Press. In the United States the Press appears to have taken full advantage of this freedom, to a greater extent than in the older democracies in Europe. The Watergate157 words
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SPECIAL FEATURE
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Article, Illustration3085 1974-08-07 7 They are learning from their past mistakes and evolving new co-operation systems to Gamani Corea Dick Wilson How can the d e v eloping countries now try to improve their economic situation in a world of such economic uncertainty? Dick Wilson interviewed the new3,085 words
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Advertisement86 1974-08-07 7 f m 4fj c OFUKASE Direct from Tokyo. Michiko will enthrall you with her vocal rendering of evergreen classics and modern pops in English and Japanese Come and drink to the music and songs of our lovely lady of talent anytime from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. daily. STlje Cockpit86 words
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Advertisement329 1974-08-07 7 GT-25 UHF-FHI Radiotelephone mnßinE/mOBILE/BIRCRBFT USE o A Gt 1 i vt-mr—y The Gemtronics GT-25 VHF-FM radiotelephone makes full use of the latest, proven advances in solid state circuitry and radio technology to provide a small, attractive transceiver at a pleasing price. The GT 25 has 12 Vi channels and will329 words
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EDUCATIONAL BROADSHEET
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Article, Illustration4691 1974-08-07 8 Henry James - On the urgency of human problems moral and personal A novel of great appeal to all ages by Henry James The Portrait of A Lady has been acclaimed for its analytical method and its characterisation, particularly of Isabel. It is here in Isabel's sense of4,691 words
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TREND AND FINANCE
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Article, Illustration1239 1974-08-07 9 TRISN SHEPPARD - TRISH SHEPPARD ON HOW TO MAKE AN 'EMPIRE* WORK TRISN SHEPPARD It was my dear old Dad's 77th birthday last week so we phoned him up on the other side of the world to wish him many many happy returns. My parents have recently gone to1,239 words
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Article, Illustration116 1974-08-07 9 This floral arrangement by Andrew Lau uses the rules of proportion, balance and scale of Ikebana art, but is given an unconventional touch with vegetables and flowers. LadieS fingers 'and tomatoes may pome off well as a palatable vegetable dish but mixed with116 words
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304 1974-08-07 9 LETTY LEE - EATING IN LETTY LEE These crispy meat rolls are Ideal for the growing family as they have high protein coptent from both animal and vegetable sources. Combined with the other Ingredients, the dish when served with rice provides an attractive and balanced meal.304 words
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256 1974-08-07 9 Chemical vasectomy —a future reality? Los Angeles Times Los Ahgeles, Wednesday Discovery by two scientists could lead to a new kind of male contraceptive a shot in the arm aimes at hatting sper*' production. f. Parlow and Basudfet Bhome of Harbor* General Hbspltal and the University of California at LosLos Angeles Times - 256 words
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Article, Illustration227 1974-08-07 9 Banks led the falls on the Singapore stock market yesterday a day characterised by continued selling. OCBC and Malayan Banking, both finished 20 cents lower to $5.85 and $6.50 respectively. Both opened slightly easier bat as the day wore on, the decline steepened. Another banking counter, (JOB made227 words
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129 1974-08-07 9 Citicorp has reported that operating earnings after tax for the first half of this year rose to a record level of $153, 653,000 up 26 per cent from the $122,305,000 achieved In the same period last year. On the basis of average shares outstanding,129 words
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OVERSEAS STOCK EXCHANGE PRICES
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Article429 1974-08-07 9 Stock prices moved broadly higher in heavy trading on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday as impeachment sentiment gathered momentum in Washington. The Dow Jones industrial average closed up 13.38 at 773.78, well below its advance of more than 25 points In the first hour of the session429 words
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Article39 1974-08-07 9 United Press International The Do* Jones stock averages on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday were: SO Industrials 773.71 (up 13JO), 30 transport 159.63 (up 1.70), IS utilities 68.92 (up 0.06) and 60 stocks 330.10 (up 3.M).United Press International - 39 words
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Article98 1974-08-07 9 Closing prices at 11.30 a (Australian time) today: Aberleen susp. Do opts susp. AOD unq. Allstate 09 11 Amad nil 04 Aurora unq. Do cpts unq. Aust Ant susp. Bamboo 03 05 Beach unq. Bounty susp. Bridge 09 10 Cleveland 26 30 Cosmos 00 Mi 01 Do ctg nil98 words
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Article317 1974-08-07 9 Stock prices suffered another loss with the Dow Jones average dipping below the Y 4,200 level. The market opened relatively firm in the morning session but collapsed toward the closing amidst mounting concerning toward the international monetary uneasiness. At the outset, shippings and foodstuffs attracted buying while other sectors317 words
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Article74 1974-08-07 9 This service comes {ran the Union Bank of Switzerland. Closing prices (In francs) on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday: UBS 2960 +5 SBC 530 Credit Suisse 2670 +*> Swissair B. 4#> -t r Swiss Relnsur. I960 Winterthur B. 1480 Zurich Insur. 5900 Juvena B. 1520 Nestle B. 3125 1874 words
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296 1974-08-07 9 United Press International Washington, Wednesday Federal Reserve Chairman, Mr. Arthur Burns said yesterday it will take two years or longer to unwind present high rates of inflation, and Americans must be ready to sacrifice to do it. The fightUnited Press International - 296 words
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161 1974-08-07 9 British Caledonian Airways is Introducing a major new advertising campaign in the Far East and Australia, promoting its international network of services and coming out in support of travel agents. Announcing this, Mr. Martin Harewood. BCAL's manager for the Far East and Australasia said: "Although161 words
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Article, Illustration703 1974-08-07 10 NANCY KOH - Indonesian shares second spot PESTA SUKAN 1974 By NANCY KOH Defending champion Kee Bee Khim, set the pace with a fine gross 80 in the first round of the Pesta Sukan Women's Open golf champion ship at Island Course yesterday. And Alison Gllson, who wasPicture by PHILIP LIM - 703 words
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Article431 1974-08-07 10 C.K. YONG - By C.K. YONG The sharpshooters of Thailand did It again. On the fourth day of the South East Asia championships at Rifle Range yesterday, their marksmen collected more golds In both individual and team events. Lying behind the early leaders on Monday Pharoj stormed In to431 words
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251 1974-08-07 11 From BLUE PETER Kuala Lumpur, WedBreeJ? dirt" North "n d a s Ptendld workout on a yielding track here this moSS£? With apprentice Ariffin Man astride, the four-year-old strode out fluently over 3f in 38 1 /5. Southern Priest (Arlmn) also impressed over251 words
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Article55 1974-08-07 11 Caracas. Wednesday Venezuelan racehorse trainer Raul Payares complained officially today that a Jockey for a rival trainer was trying to cast voodoo spells on his horses. He said the Jockey had come from Jamaica with a package of dissected bats and "suffering rats." all Imported from Africa55 words
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291 1974-08-07 11 CONRAD NG - BY CONRAD NG Singapore's young footballers face another severe test, for the first time before their own fans, at the National Stadium tonight. They have to defend the Aw Hoe Cud against a powerful Hong Kong side (klckoff at 7.30). A formidable task. Hong291 words
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Article465 1974-08-07 11 Sonny Yap - To give demonstrations MARTIAL ARTS by Sonny Yap A 28-member Japanese martial art. mission arrive today to take part in the month-long Japan Cultural Festival They will give two demonstrations at the National Theatre ana Singapore Badminton Hall tomorrow and Saturday respectively. The mission include Teruo465 words
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Article335 1974-08-07 11 C.K. YONG - By C.K. YONG The Saints are marching in again with their boxing gloves. And for many, a morning of exciting bouts can be seen in the finals of the St. Andrew's School annual championships tomorrow. For the school's boxers and young boxing fans It335 words
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Article41 1974-08-07 11 London, Wednesday.— Results of last night's Texaco Cup first round football matches: Blackpool 1 Oldham 2; Carlisle 2 Newcastle 2; Sheffield United 4 Manchester City 2; Southampton 2 Orient 1; Sunderland 0 Middlesbrough 1; West Bromwlch 5 Norwich 1.41 words
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191 1974-08-07 11 TONY DANKER - From TONY DANKER Ipoh, Wednesday R. Yamunah of Pahar.g took the first gold In the 52nd Malaysian Amateur Athletic Union championships at Stadium Perak yesterday with an easy win in her pet event the women's 1500 metres. Yamunah's winning time of191 words
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Article425 1974-08-07 11 NANCY KOH - 21 will be picked By NANCY KOH Our team to the Singapore Malaysia Under-23 rugby International In Kuala Lumpur on August 17 will pitch their skills against Anzuk Forces at Gillman Barracks today at 5 p.m. This will be their second test against a local side425 words
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Article, Illustration57 1974-08-07 11 Huang Shu Yen, 19-year-old student from the Peking Physical Culture Institute, broke the world archery record in the women's four-event single round total by scoring 1,237 points at a recent tournament in Tsinan, Shantung Province, East China. This was one point better than theUnited Press International picture - 57 words
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Article18 1974-08-07 11 Star United beat Race Course Club 2-0 In a friendly soccer match at Farrer Park yesterday.18 words
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Article353 1974-08-07 11 Reuter London, Wednesday Hampshire maintained their 19-point lead at the head of the English county cricket champiorsbip table w?th a decisive victory over Warwickshire. They allowed their opponents weakened by the absence of injured Ri-han Kanhai only 131 runs in their second innings, to winReuter - 353 words
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Article42 1974-08-07 11 Tokyo, Wednesday The West German professional football club Hertha BSC defeated Japan's national amateur team 2-0 in their third and final match in Japan here yesterday. The Germans led 2-0 at half-time. The two teams drew their earlier two matchef.42 words
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Article48 1974-08-07 12 AH FOOK: The Post Office Savings Bank's new housing loan scheme is a good way of enabling more people to own houses and of encouraging more savings. MEI LIN: Indeed. It will lessen the need for people to approach loan sharks for money to buy houses.48 words
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Article177 1974-08-07 12 —United Press International TODAY is Wednesday, Aug. 7, the 219th day of 1974 with 146 to follow. THE MOON is between Its full stage and last quarter. THE MORNING STARS are Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn. THE EVENING STAR Is Mars. Those born on this date are under the—United Press International - 177 words
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Page 12 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous1006 1974-08-07 12 RADIO SINGAPORE S 3.00 OPENING ANNCTS. —followed by LENSA KELUARGA (M) A magazine' scries. 3.30 DIARY OF EVENTS (M) 3.35 LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDOURED THING— Daytime serial on the trials and tribulations of three families In San Francisco. 3.55 PERSEMBAHAN KU (R) A light musical programme featuring Byed Abdul1,006 words
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Miscellaneous1906 1974-08-07 12 BACK PAGE Mrs. Jek Yeun Thong, wife of the Minister for Culture, will give away the prizes at the FINALS OF THE 13TH ANNUAL INTER -SCHOOL SAFETY FIRST QUIZ sponsored by Esso at the Cultural Centre at 2.30 p.m. Dr. Lee Kin Tat, vicechairman of the Singapore Badminton Association, will1,906 words
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