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Title Section23 1974-08-09 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Friday evening, August 9, 1974 No. 1098 Price 20 cents M.C. (P) 20/74 NE^tion S:* APORE, FRIDAY AUCUST 9. 197423 words
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Article, Illustration362 1974-08-09 1 Teresa Ooi - By Teresa Ooi Little Cheong Sue Fong is nine today. When the big guns boom at Ave this afternoon to mark Singapore's 9th year of independence she will be exactly nine years, 10 hours and 29 minutes old. This morning she celebratedPicture by Philip Lim - 362 words
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732 1974-08-09 1 'To leave office before my term is over is abhorrent to every instinct in my body' Reuter Mr. Richard Nixon, in one of his last acts as the President of the United States, sent a congratulatory National Day message toReuter - 732 words
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117 1974-08-09 1 Reuter Washington, Friday Incoming President Mr. Gerald Ford announced last night that he had asked Dr. Henry Kissinger to remain as Secretary of State. Mr. Ford, appearing outside his home after listening to Mr. Nixon's resignation speech, said: "Let me sayReuter - 117 words
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Article13 1974-08-09 1 Police reported 117 accidents yesterday. Seven were serious and two fatal.13 words
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Article148 1974-08-09 1 Bharathi Mohan - By Bharathi Mohan Police are looking for a man who raped a six-year-old girl In Toa Payoh recently. It Is reported to have taken place at Lorong I about two weeks ago. Residents there also said that several girls had been molested In the148 words
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Article173 1974-08-09 1 The Padang Is all set for the big occasion. With just a few hours more to go before Singapore marches into her 9th year of independence, excitement has reached a feverish pitch. The traffic police are already out in the city area in173 words
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Advertisement265 1974-08-09 1 See Page 2 Profile of Nixon the man who soared to the greatest heights in the world of diplomacy and then came crashing down. Unmaking of a president the vital dates from Watergate to resignation. Meet Gerald Ford the new man in the White House who they call Mr. Cool.265 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous46 1974-08-09 1 The weather The weather at 5 p.m. today will be favourable with lots of sunshine. A spokesman of the Meteorological Department disclosed that there will be no rain. However, in the event of heavy rain this afternoon, the parade will be postponed to 9 a.m. tomorrow.46 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article, Illustration189 1974-08-09 2 The sky and sea will sparkle tonight along the waterfront Dragon set for the big cruise This is the 500 ft. dragon which will cruise along the waterfront of Elizabeth Walk tonight and tomorrow night as part of our ninth National Day celebrations. The189 words
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456 1974-08-09 2 Go early and follow the instructions of all uniformed personnel If you want to watch the big parade today go early. And to ensure that everyone gets the chance to see the biggest event of the year, follow the instructions of all uniformed456 words
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515 1974-08-09 2 SONNY YAP - CINEMA BY SONNY YAP THE DARING DOBERMANS directed by Byron Ross Chudnow, with Charles Knox Robinson, Tim Considine, David Moses, Claudio Martinez and Joan Caulfield (Odeon). This film would have gone to the dogs but for the saving grace of Its canine515 words
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476 1974-08-09 2 Canine Clinic byPO About a fortnight ago I wrote about the difficulty of persuading a cat to take medicine in the form of tablets, and a few days later I received a letter from someone who obviously knows more about cats476 words
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201 1974-08-09 3 Johore Baru, Friday, The Registry and Inspectorate of Motor Vehicle? (RIMV) here confirmed yesterday that it has suspended the Issue of new licences for chauffer-driven limousines, self drive cars and tourist coaches from Singapore. Old licences may, however, be renewed on application. RIMV chief,201 words
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Article67 1974-08-09 3 A fllmlet on the process of pig slaughtering will be shown at the National Day exhibition at the National Stadium today. This show is presented by the Singapore Pork Merchants Association and the- Cantonese Butcher Association as part of the National Day celebrations. The association said that there67 words
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290 1974-08-09 3 Bharathi Mohan - Many still visit the quacks By Bharathi Mohan Two girls have died of suspected septic abortions within a week. On Tuesday an 18-year-old girl died shortly after her parents took her to a clinic to cure her "stomach pains." The girl was referred to the290 words
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302 1974-08-09 3 The Amalgamated Union of Public Employees has written to the Government protesting against the use of untrained and unqualified personnel to take dental X-ray photographs. According to the Public Employee, the organ of the AUPE, the secre-tary-g en e r a 1 of the302 words
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Article239 1974-08-09 3 CLO In the penultimate round of the Pesta Sukan Chess Championship, Roberto Kaimo of the Philippines defeated Wong Nglam Yee in 34 moves to remain in the lead with 5} points out of a possible 6. Kaimo, playing the Black pieces, adopted the King's Indian structureCLO - 239 words
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Article36 1974-08-09 3 The performance of Tokyo Ballet Piccolo tomorrow will start at 8.30 p.m. Instead of 8 p.ra. as scheduled because of National Day activities. The performance on Sunday will be at 8 p.m. as scheduled.36 words
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Article, Illustration151 1974-08-09 3 A twisted bicycle In a field of scattered rice and In the background a 14-year-old boy lay dead, discreetly covered with a police blanket. This was the sombre scene last night at the sth mile East Coast Road as passers-by and residents watched policePicture by WEE BENG HUAT - 151 words
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Advertisement292 1974-08-09 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 the292 words
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Advertisement152 1974-08-09 3 □DVSSEV. THE ELECTRONIC GAME CENTRE FROM Maanavox USA Odyssey is the new electronic gßme of the future. It attaches easily to any 18" to 26" black-and-white or colour TV set to create a closed circuit electronic playground. Odyssey is thought, action and reaction Odyssey is also an electronic teacher of152 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration2379 1974-08-09 4 Watergate outweighed the brilliant diplomatic feats Reuter Today Richard Nixon told the world that he has stepped down from the office of President of the United States. New Nation brings you a special page to mark this historic event. There isReuter - 2,379 words
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Article449 1974-08-09 4 Reuter The unmaking of President Nixon began with a bonded burglary attempt on Democratic Party offices In the Watergate office complex in Washington 26 months ago, in Jane 1972. The break-In and the revelations it spawned of cover-np, illegality and political sabotage have hung ever sinceReuter - 449 words
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Article, Illustration940 1974-08-09 4 Reuter Washington, Friday Gerald Rudolph Ford, middle aged, mid western and conservative, takes the centre of the world stage after 25 obscure years in the chorus line. His long career In the ranks of the House of Representatives won him a basic respectReuter - 940 words
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719 1974-08-09 4 Art Buchwald - By Art Buchwald Chairman: The clerk will read the Articles of Abdication. Clerk: Resolved that the Emperor violated his oath of office when he paraded down the streets under a canopy with no clothes on. That he made false and misleading statements to719 words
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WORLD NEWS
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474 1974-08-09 5 Truce lines expected today Reuter and UPI Geneva, Friday The Foreign Ministers of Britain, Turkey and Greece renewed Efforts to bring peace to Cyprus at a two-and-a-half hour meeting here last night, overshadowed by continued fighting on the island. Mr. Turan Dunes, ofReuter and UPI - 474 words
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285 1974-08-09 5 Reuter Nicosia, Friday—President Glafkos Clerldes yesterday announced a completely new government for Cyprus and declared that It would not give up any land to foreign troops. Mr. Clerldes, who took over as President 17 days ago, named a new seven-man cabinet to replacd the oneReuter - 285 words
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Article, Illustration441 1974-08-09 5 Rabin: We must be prepared United Press International Tel Aviv, Friday Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin said yesterday Egypt and Syria appear to be honouring the main provisions of their troops separation accords with Israel. But Mr. Rabin said a strengthened Israeli army is the bestUnited Press International - 441 words
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297 1974-08-09 5 United Press International London, Friday Chancellor of the Exchequer Denis Healey yes t e r day outlined two soak-the-rich proposals aimed at creating "greater social and economic equality"' in Britain. One was a wealth tax on assets exceeding £100,000 ($580,000) to be IntroducedUnited Press International - 297 words
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283 1974-08-09 5 United Press International Dacca, Friday The official death toll In the wont floods to hit Bangladesh in 20 years Jumped to nearly 600 yesterday with nearly two thirds of the nation affected by the rising waters. Government spokesmen saio the officially confirmedUnited Press International - 283 words
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Article738 1974-08-09 5 JEAN LI - POP BY JEAN LI Last time we heard Motown recording artiste Diana Ross she impressed very well. Now in her latest album, LAST TIME I SAW HIM MOTOWN) Diana scores another hit with her ardent followers. Her talent does not seem to show the slightest738 words
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230 1974-08-09 5 UPI and Reuter New Delhi, Friday Indian defence Minister Jagjivan Ram said yesterday the reported Pakistani trobp concentration on Pakistan's border with Afghanistan posed a threat to peace in Asia and the world. Mr. Ram told a public rally held to celebrateUPI and Reuter - 230 words
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174 1974-08-09 5 United Press International Manila, Friday—Despite fresh reports of rebel attacks in the southern Philippines, President Marcos said yesterday his offer of amnesty to Muslim insurgents still stands. Speaking during the 73rd anniversary of the Philippine Constabulary. Mr. Marcos again ruled out military force asUnited Press International - 174 words
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Article49 1974-08-09 5 United Press International Calcutta, Friday Calcutta, India's largest city with more than eight million people, was faced with a drinking water shortage yesterday. Health officials said Calcutta had "virtually run out of Its stock of alum" needed to purify water drawn from the city's Hooghly River.United Press International - 49 words
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Article34 1974-08-09 5 Reuter Peking. Friday—China's crude oil output increased by 21.3 per cent in the first half of this year compared with the same period last year, the New China News Agency reported yesterday.Reuter - 34 words
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Advertisement142 1974-08-09 5 if Mappin Webb Cutlery Chesterfield Pattern For over 100 years, Mappin Webb Limited have been making the beautiful cutlery that have adorned the well dressed tables of the world. The maker's mark Mappin Webb has become known as the symbol of all that is best in silver and the Mapping142 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous258 1974-08-09 5 NEW NATION CROSSWORD ■■■HI 6 Year: Sp 7 Promise 8 Veen 9 Merchandise carrier 10 Gallic affirmative 11 Pointless 12 Try to obtain 13 Corner 19 Less—(theirs): Ft. 21 Pampered pupils 26 Withered 28 Single 29 Prophetic 30 Period in the spring. 31 Stone: Suffix 32 Mythical river 33 Powder258 words
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OPINION
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481 1974-08-09 6 Singapore is in deep waters, however so long as its people keep their heads and live up to their past reputation of being determined and diligent workers, the ship will not only stay afloat but will also be able to keep on sailing, albeit at a481 words
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'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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Article103 1974-08-09 6 A colleague who went to cover the Press Conference of India's Foreign Minister, Mr. Bwaran Singh had this to report. The VIP from India was paying tribute to the cohesive unity of Singapore's multi-racial society and the Republic's able leadership when he apparently suffered a temporary103 words
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Article, Illustration1089 1974-08-09 6 Rang Cheng Lian - Singapore's ninth year will no* be an easy one. With the fiMimuls ot an lntwnihwil recession an* a general slowing down of world trade, the city state which relies heavily en exports will be hard hit. Colnmnist Fang Cheng limn, however believes that these are1,089 words
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Article474 1974-08-09 6 VOICE OF THE PRESS What other newspapers are taying: 7NIVEBSITY OF SINGAPORE CONVOCATION CEREMONY As In the past years, the University of Singapore's convocation ceremony was held at the National Theatre this year. The National Theatre was not an Ideal venue for such a big function. For474 words
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Letters
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Article123 1974-08-09 6 HONG YAP PEK - YAP PEK HONG (Mrs.), Sr. Public Relations Officer, Housing and Development Board, Singapore, t. We refer to the letter by a resident of Block 2, Holland Avenue (NN, 31.7.74). The flow In the soil and waste pipes at the void ground floor of the block has been123 words
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Article75 1974-08-09 6 TAN CHEW KIM - TAN CHEW KIM Director of Customer Services, Singapore, 2. Please refer to the "dialling blues" experienced by your correspondent Hung Up (NN 22.7.74) in his attempt to make an STD call to West Malaysia. I would like to inform Hung Up and those who may have had75 words
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Article65 1974-08-09 6 H.Y. LIM - H.Y. LIM That strip of narrow two-way-traffic Bedok Road (near the junction of Upper Changl Road) Is a perpetual danger and Inconvenience to vehicles because of the long row of buses parked by the roadside. A plan should be Introduced to Improve the situation. As a shoppingcentre65 words
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Article, Illustration68 1974-08-09 6 My colleagues and I would like to know whether RTS will telecast "live'* the bout between Mohammed All and Oeorse Foreman which will be in September In colour. So far RTS has not yet telecast "live" any boxing fights. We hope the RTS will do its best68 words
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Article183 1974-08-09 6 T.A MUGAN - T.A MUGAN With the recent murder of another watchman at a construction site at Tanjong Rhu, the score of this particular type of crime has reached four. The first case was the murder of a watchman at Buklt Tlmah, the next one was at Jurong and the183 words
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Article220 1974-08-09 6 HONG YAP PEK - YAP PEK HONG (Mrs.). Sr. Public Relations Officer, Housing and Development Board. Singapore, 2. Please refer to the report headlined Rents Still Soaring Because of Big Housing Demand which made reference to the current blackmarket rent for a three-room HDB flat (NN. 6.8.74). The soarcs management Is aware220 words
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Article132 1974-08-09 6 GERALDINE HENG (Miss - GERALDINE HENG (Miss) In your article Noise Can Be A Big Health Hazard in the New Nation of 31st July, 1974. which was oased on my article published in the Housing and Development Board magazine, Our Home, your reporter Inaccurately attributed the statement "noise can affect132 words
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Article100 1974-08-09 6 ALICE LIM - ALICE LIM I am writing this letter on behalf of my villagers. We are a group of girls living in the village of Sin Ming Road. In the past the street lamp at the end of this road was illuminated but at present it has been switched100 words
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Article55 1974-08-09 6 STEVEN CHEW - STEVEN CHEW for PmMle Relations Officer, Ministry of the Environment, Singapore, 2. We wish to thank Concerned Visitor (NN, 12.7.74) for informing us about the littering at the hawkers centre opposite the Botanic Gardens. Inspections were carried out by our officers and 14 persons were booked55 words
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SPECIAL FEATURE
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Article, Illustration128 1974-08-09 7 Television and reading t two different things, id Miss Carol Balstchet, acting public latlons officer of the agapore Hilton. "Generally, those with is education naturally efer watching telelion to reading books. >en then, they can be ite selective and norUly go for entertaini programmes rather128 words
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Article, Illustration105 1974-08-09 7 FLORENCE TAN - Friday Forum on TV and books by FLORENCE TAN FLORENCE TAN Parents, especially mothers, have been complaining that their children are spending too much time watching television instead of studying. Some educationists believe that excessive TV viewing may result in a lowered capacity for literacy and105 words
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Article, Illustration236 1974-08-09 7 MISS YASIM SAIF, the marketing officer of Showcase, is confident that TV will never replace reading as a source of entertainment or information. She said: "TV coverage is so limited compared to what we can get from reading newspapers, magazines, periodicals and236 words
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Article168 1974-08-09 7 MR. RALPH BROUGHTON, a retired insurance manager, believes that television can only complement reading. He said: "One still needs to read for essential matters and knowledge. Books are the ultimate storehouse of knowledge. 'T believe the TV craze is just a passing phase.168 words
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Article, Illustration315 1974-08-09 7 TV can't capture all the finer points one finds in books MR. PHILIP TAN, an executive of an international company, believes that once the appreciation of reading has been cultivated, it can never be replaced by television. He explained: "For one thing, reading contains315 words
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Article, Illustration193 1974-08-09 7 For those who have cultivated the habit of reading, TV will only be complementary to reading, said KAN SHOOK WAH, 16, a Pre-university One student of Raffles Institution. Bhe said: "But for someone who does not like reading, TV will be a direct form of193 words
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Article, Illustration151 1974-08-09 7 In terms of Improving and expanding one's knowledge of things, books are more helpful than watching television. This Is the view of MISS DORIS LEE, a stenographer in a lawyer's firm. Miss Lee said: "One gets more facts and details from reading books and other151 words
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Article, Illustration174 1974-08-09 7 Reading is much more satisfying than watching TV, said Saw Wei Ying, a Preuniversity One student of Raffles Institution. She said: "Reading enables one to ponder and form opinions an exercise of the mind which is hardly conducive when watching a TV show. "In TV, as174 words
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Advertisement219 1974-08-09 7 The shirt that has the EJKSJiT-©F-WK5f The Arrow Decton Knit They'll see you coming in an Arrow Decton knit. And you'll keep looking good every step of the way. Every thing about it is striking, but subtle. Especially the underplayed checks, stripes and prints. And the new spice tones. Decton219 words
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SHOPPING
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Article, Illustration749 1974-08-09 8 A LL of us have floor problems or can have some time In our lives. With the Increasingly high standard of living, people are no longer satisfied with simple, floors; they want and are getting, better flooring materials, the best known being floor tiles.749 words
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Advertisement256 1974-08-09 8 G2B/29 Specialists' Centre, Orchard Road. Singapore 9. Tel: *****8. 18th ANNIVERSARY SALE FREE GIFT!! Purchase One "EMBASSY" Sewing Machine Model: 505 or 536 (imported from Italy) and one PHILIPS electric automatic IRON or PHILIPS electric HAIR DRYFR. (while stocks last) fl :4 Model: 505 full zig-zag with 12 decorative pattern256 words
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FINANCE AND TREND
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397 1974-08-09 9 Rav K. Dhaliwal - By Rav K. Dhaliwal The S1 ngap o re National Shippers Council has protestted strongly against a move by the Straits Australia Conference and Straits New Zealand Conference to Impose their proposed freight rate increase of 22.5 per cent in two stages. The397 words
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Article, Illustration270 1974-08-09 9 There was steady boyfair rapport for the aeeond successive day yesterday on the Singapore stock market. Share prices were poshed op on a broad front. Right from the opening bell, buyers streamed in despite reports that the Republic's economy had experienced a difficult half year to Jane 1974.270 words
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339 1974-08-09 9 Reuter London, Friday President Nixon's decision to resign from office was welcomed internationally by bankers and economists who had feared an Impeachment trial would further damage faltering investor confidence in the world economy. The development aroused hopes that a new Republican administration under Mr. GeraldReuter - 339 words
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OVERSEAS STOCK EXCHANGE PRICES
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Article587 1974-08-09 9 Profit-taking pared a three-day rally on the New York Stock Exchange, yesterday as the financial community waited for President Nixon's expected resignation In a nationwide address. Although rumours of a presidential resignation had carried the market 45 points higher during the first three sessions this week, Wall Street587 words
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Article34 1974-08-09 9 United Press International The Dow Jones stock averages on the New Tort Stock Exchange yesterday ware: 30 Industrials ***** (off 12 67) 20 transport ***** (0rt0.78), 15uSS» (off 0.13) and 68 MocksUnited Press International - 34 words
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Article326 1974-08-09 9 Prices closed slightly higher after wide fluctuations, once sending the Dow Jones average over the Y 000 level. In the morning, the market opened bullish on a wide front reflecting the overnight steep rise on Wall Street. Blue chips such as Matsushita, Tokio Marine and Honda rallied. Speculative stocks326 words
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709 1974-08-09 9 Melbourne Herald London, Friday An Australian doctor has been able to give some expectant mothers the best news they will ever hear that their babies are going to be bom normal and healthy. He Is Professor lan Cooke, professor of obstetrics and gynaecologyMelbourne Herald - 709 words
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Article, Illustration298 1974-08-09 9 London, Frl. Richard Burton admitted today that: "I was pretty near killing myself with drink six months ago." He also admitted he was still In love with Elizabeth Taylor from whom he separated recently. Burton Is presently filming "Brief Encounter" with Bophla Loren In Hampshire's beautiful New298 words
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633 1974-08-09 9 FEMALE FRONT DUM-PLING When I got married one thing scared me no end the "mo-ther-in-law problem." I had heard so many out-of-this-world tales of woe from my girl friends that I was prepared for war. But I'm glad to report that I'veDUM-PLING - 633 words
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514 1974-08-09 9 DOC A reader asks: "What Is ectopic pregnancy? How is it caused? What are its signs and symptoms? What is the treatment for it?" Ectopic pregnancy la pregnancy that occurs anywhere else except In the womb. To get the picture correct one must understand514 words
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Advertisement247 1974-08-09 9 electric i! handmixer Stand Bo w 3 h Automatic toaster hairdryer with wall bracket Bathroom scale electric shaver See the full range of KRUPS at all Leading Stores technically perfect excellent finish safe eCOnOmiCal Made in West Germany Quality home appliances for better living Sole agents: Bolter Simon (Pie) Lid.247 words
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SPORTS
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797 1974-08-09 10 Lim Kee Chan - with Lim Kee Chan A big field of top foreign players will be making a strong challenge in the four-day Singapore Open championship at the Bukit course starting on Aug. 15. The foreign gSlfers are from the participating countries for the Putra Cup South-East797 words
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Article, Illustration628 1974-08-09 10 NANCY KOH - Gilson is 23 strokes behind By NANCY KOH Kee Bee Khim flred a sizzling evenpar 74 at Island Course yesterday for a three-day total of 231 to capture the Pesta Sukan women's Open championship for the fourth successive year. She erased Heather Harvey's triple-win record628 words
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Article354 1974-08-09 10 Reuter and UPI New York, Friday—Ray Floyd, Hubert Oreen and John Scheel shot a two-under-par 68 yesterday to become first round -jolntleaders of the Professional Golfers Association championship at Clemmons, North Carolina. Sam Snead was joined at 69 In a tie for fourth with fiveReuter and UPI - 354 words
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Article22 1974-08-09 10 ANZUK's big-built and speedy pack overpowered the National Under-23 team 16-10 In a friendly rugby match at Olllman Barracks yesterday.22 words
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Article283 1974-08-09 11 Back Hidden Treasure a good thing Seaboard is also fancied By SCRUTINEER Hidden Treasure looks a good bet in Race 4 at Kuala Lumpur tomorrow. The five pear old grey by Ruantallan put up a promising showing last time out when he finished second to Pampered Queen over lOf atBy SCRUTINEER - 283 words
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Article, Illustration308 1974-08-09 11 C.K. YONG - Chee Poh wins in 2 By C.K. YONG Bantamweight Phua Huat Lee scored a double in the St. Andrew's School boxing championships yes terday morning. He not only won a unanimous decision but was also voted the best boxer for 1974. Huat Lee, weighing 52.7 kgPicture by STEVEN LEE - 308 words
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Article2899 1974-08-09 11 mmm 2.00 Class 5 Div 3 6f ■JH ($6,500 $4,550 to winner) 1 9090 Born 1 ■raoHt (O lades) K Noordln 7 9.0 (dc +4) ML song 10 2 0832 MM a (Tjakra) Osman 10 8.13 (ud +1 bf) F Low 1 J 35752,899 words
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Article126 1974-08-09 11 BLUE PETES EPSOM JEEP DANTE Bam 1 Lovable Suball t nmini Mai agin Lesmana Lovable Lovable Suball lM( 2 Imablaae Our 8weetie Golden OrioU Endless Glory Oar Sweetie Imablaze Oar Sweetie Sokitomi Baee S Bravo Rotoitl Castle Light Sen telle Bravo The Shining Castle Ught Bravo IM 4126 words
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Article223 1974-08-09 11 From BLUE PETER Kuala Lumpur, Friday Night Club (8. Slnappen) did a splendid workout in soft going here this morning. Galloping from the 4f, he rain the last Sf In 37 4/5. Treaor D'Or and Happy Climax (McClune) raced over Sf In 38. Bogerthorpe II223 words
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Article54 1974-08-09 11 London, Thursday Johnny Clark. Britain's European bantamweight champion, yesterday announced his retirement from boxing after being told that he risked blindness If he continued fighting. Clark, 26, won the European title by outpointing Italian Franco Zurlo last year and retained It against another Italian, Salvatore Fabrlzlo,54 words
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Article143 1974-08-09 11 Tan Joon Mens and Loh Kwan Boh of Outram Secondary breesed past 31 other competitors in the second race of the final round of the Students Lark yachting championship at Changl yesterday. But the pair are stlU not In the running as they were disqualified143 words
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Article665 1974-08-09 11 Reuter London, Friday Pakistan saw their hopes of a big opening score In the second Test against England vanish at a rain-drenched L or d's ground here yesterday. Thunder, lighting and rain reduced the first day's play to an hour In the morning and threeReuter - 665 words
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Article70 1974-08-09 11 New York, Friday Results of baseball games: National League Pittsburgh 10 New York 1; Houston 6 Atlanta 4; Philadelphia 3 Chicago 2; Montreal 7 St. Louis 5; Cincinnati 2 Los Angeles 0. American League Kansas City 7 Minnesota 6 (1st); Kansas City 5 Minnesota 1 (2nd); New70 words
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Article49 1974-08-09 12 AH FOOK: I'm all set for the big parade. The weather looks perfect for an afternoon of colour and joy. MEI LIN: For the first time the whole of Singapore can watch the glory of the big parade in colour. Thanks to the "live wires" in RTS.49 words
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Article, Illustration86 1974-08-09 12 When it comes to enjoyment, Jennifer Teng, 24. really lets her hair down. -On weekends you can see her in the cinemas, shopping complexes or the library pouring over novels and magazines. "I like to roam all over town during my off-days," says Jenni- fer who is aPicture by PHILIP LIM. - 86 words
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Article164 1974-08-09 12 TODAY Is Friday, Aug. 9. the 221st day of 1974 with 144 to follow. THE MOON Is between Its full stage and last quarter. THE MORNING STARS are Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn. THE EVENING STAR la Leo. Those born on this day are under the sign of Leo.164 words
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Miscellaneous626 1974-08-09 12 Lucille BftH In Lucy 1.30 P.M.'S NATIONAL DAT MESSAGE (E) OD 1.45 CIBCUS SPECIAL An entertainment special featuring top circus acts from Europe. 2.4* SINGAPORE TOCTH ORCHESTRA 3.15 TREASURE ISLAND Animation spectacular based on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic story. 4.44 NATIONAL DAT PARADE (Commentaries In English and Malay): "Live" telecast626 words
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Miscellaneous1826 1974-08-09 12 _;*;"=[~{|!\-$~[=/+%$>]>[./);%~ YOUR LUCKY STAR IF ITS YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are inclined at times to deliver yourself of the kind of criticism that can only be called cruel. Too often do you condemn others for their faults without in any way praising him for his good points. Too often1,826 words
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