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Title Section22 1974-08-13 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Tuesday evening, August 13, 1974 No. 1101 Price 20 cents M.C. (P) 20/74 NE^PnON SINGAPORE, TUESDAY AUGUST 13, 197422 words
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Article, Illustration499 1974-08-13 1 We'll have tough laws to prevent illegal evasions of privacy, he says Reuter Washington, Tuesday President Ford last night promised a strong US defence, continued detente and friendship overseas, a tough battle against inflation at home and no more Watergates. In a televised address toReuter - 499 words
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Article117 1974-08-13 1 Reuter London, Tuesday Share prices plunged to their lowest levels for more than 15 years on the London stock market yesterday, with dealers attributing the fall to worries about trade figures and lack of good news. The Financial Times index of 30 leading sharesReuter - 117 words
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Article50 1974-08-13 1 A Thai sailor Papan Nopokkon, today reported the loss of $50,000 worth of cassette radio and textiles from his ship anchored in the Outer Roads. He was awakened by noises at 3 a.m. and saw some men transferring the goods from the ship's hatch to a sampan.50 words
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Article391 1974-08-13 1 Vaccine is flown in from Malaysia Reuter Dacca, Tuesday Cholera outbreaks were reported in Bangladesh today in the wake of widespread floods which have claimed more than 2000 lives. Health authorities said they had rushed 200 medical volunteers and batches of anti-cholera vaccine to theReuter - 391 words
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Article, Illustration200 1974-08-13 1 Ankara, Tuesday Turkish Prime Minister Mr. Bulent Ecevit said early yesterday that Greece had 24 hours to accept Turkish proposals for the constitutional future of Cyprus. The Prime Minister, who met with his cabinet for two hours, did not say what action Turkey would take if there200 words
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Article215 1974-08-13 1 United Press International Phnom Penh, Tuesday Forty Cambodian soldiers were killed when government air force planes mistakenly bombed a unit of the 7th Infantry Division, six miles north-west of Phnom Penh, military sources said yesterday. The Cambodian T2B fighter planes bombed the wrong positions on SaturdayUnited Press International - 215 words
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Article134 1974-08-13 1 Share prices appeared to reverse direction this morning after three successive days of gains. The Stock Exchange of Singapore opened with most prices sinking below their overnight level. BUSINESS DONE: City Dev. (2) 1.J2; (5) 1.13. Is. Hotel (4) 0.97. San Hold. (5) 0.75; (1) 0.74; (8)134 words
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Article13 1974-08-13 1 Police reported 99 accidents yesterday. Eight were serious and one fatal.13 words
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Article, Illustration166 1974-08-13 1 There are many ways of catching the bus during the rush hour. You can either make a dash for It, stand in the crowded bay or, like this boy (left), bring your own stool and wait in comfort. Of course, there is166 words
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Article33 1974-08-13 1 Reuter Buenos Aires, Tuesday —The eight-man Cabinet of Argentine President Maria Estela Peron has resigned en block. The resignations were handed in last Tuesday and were still awaiting Mrs. Peron's decision.Reuter - 33 words
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Article264 1974-08-13 1 Razak explains Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday The National Front is not power crazy, Malaysian Premier Tun Razak told a mass rally in Kangar last night. "After May 13 I was given emergency powers which amounted to full dictatorial authority," he said. "But I used these264 words
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Article34 1974-08-13 1 Reuter Paris, Tuesday The family that made the Folies Bergere perhaps the world's best known musical hall has sold the theatre but the show, featuring nude and nearly-nude women, will go on.Reuter - 34 words
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Advertisement18 1974-08-13 1 Think Of IB as being United UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LTD CHUNG KHIAW BANK LTD LEE WAH BANK LTD18 words
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Advertisement66 1974-08-13 1 FASHIONABLE EXECUTIVES COME TO TAG FASHIONS FOR MEN »»hc>\a. r»oo»v» iiL* 1 04JT «oaii FOR TROUSERS AND SUITINGS Special election report in Pace 3. Now serving the garden city... JAL's 747 Garden Jet a a &r Departing Singapore for Tokyo via Bangkok every Tuesday and Thursday at 9.00 am. Wfe66 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous14 1974-08-13 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook for today from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. No rain.14 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article284 1974-08-13 2 For team activities Community centres are now making use of schools and vocational institutes for organised activities. This is part of a government effort for meaningful use of community resources. Fifteen centres are now using the facilities in 12 nearby government schools. A spokesman for284 words
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Article47 1974-08-13 2 The Singapore Malays Photographic Society will host a dinner and dance in conjunction with Its 13th anniversary of Its founding at the Mandarin Hotel on Sept. 7 at 8 p.m. One of the highlights of the evening will be the Miss Photogenic 74 contest.47 words
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Article31 1974-08-13 2 The YMCA will conduct an eight-session Social Dancing Course at its auditorium In Orchard Road from Sept. 7. Classes will be held every Saturday from 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.31 words
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Article, Illustration207 1974-08-13 2 There will be no change in the uniforms of Singapore Airlines stewardesses when the airline unveils its range of new uniforms this weekend at a local hotel. "Why change something that has proved so successful in the past six J ears?" was how207 words
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256 1974-08-13 2 After years of constant care and toll, three gardening enthusiasts have reaped the fruit of their labour of love. Their painstaking efforts were rewarded last Sunday when they received pewter awards for the most beautiful gardens in the Bukit Batr.k constituency held In conjunction256 words
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Article, Illustration307 1974-08-13 2 Spending your school holidays on board a 256,672 ton supertanker is a rare privilege for any student. Marianna, 9, and Antonino, 12, are two children given this special treat. They are children of the master of the supertanker, Captain Francesco Scarpatl, 40, who307 words
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141 1974-08-13 2 Police are looking for a fifth man in connection with the $15,000 robbery and murder of watchman Mohan Singh, 49, at the Tanjong Rhu ship engineering firm on Aug. 1. Four men are now helping the Dollce in their investigations. The CID-s Special141 words
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Article60 1974-08-13 2 The Singapore AntiTuberculosis Association has raised $35,747 from its greetings seals campaign. At a presentation ceremony held at SATA clinic, Lee Tai Kau. a Secondary Four student of Swiss Cottage Secondary School, was awarded a scholarship worth $150 for selling $50 worth of seals. Katong Convent was60 words
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215 1974-08-13 2 About 40 representatives from Singapore will participate in the Fifth Asia and Australasia Hotel and Restaurant Association (AAHRA) Convention to be held In Kuala .Lumpur from Aug. 27 to 29. The delegates, mainly hotel and restaurant managers and executives, will be among some215 words
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Article216 1974-08-13 2 Main interest is canned goods A Japanese trade mission will arrive here later this month to sfudy the possibilities of promoting trade and investment between Singapore and Japan. The mission is being organised by the South-East Asia Trade, Investment and Tourism Promotion Centre. It is216 words
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Article174 1974-08-13 2 A sum of $20,000 was raised in the past month through the PERGAS Study Centre dollar-a-brick donation campaign. Hajl Sha'ari Tadln, Senior Parliamentary Secretary (Culture) and chairman of the PERGAS Study Centre building fund, said: "The response is encouraging." A total of 100,000 "bricks" were printed and174 words
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253 1974-08-13 2 The Young Musician's Society Is going ahead with plans to expand Its youth choir after Its recent success at the Welsh International Eisteddfod music festival. The society plans to expand the choir from Its B resent 70 to 120 memen. Already,253 words
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Article43 1974-08-13 2 The manager of the Jurong Bird Park, Dr. V. Mukundhan, has left to attend the 16th International Ornithological Congress in Canberra. While In Australia, he will also attend, as an observer, the 16th World Conference on International Conservation of Bird Preservation43 words
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Article439 1974-08-13 2 Foodstuffs, ingredients cost more Prices of food in hotels and restaurants have gone up by as much as 30 per cent since January. Hotels and restaurants contacted estimated the average Increase for all foods on the whole at 10 to 15 per cent. The439 words
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298 1974-08-13 2 A two-month drop In the number of robbery cases was broken last week by a spate of armed holdups. In three cases last week, robbers used pistols to relieve the victims of their cash and valuables Five major hold-ups took place last week298 words
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203 1974-08-13 2 Work on the first three fringe area car parks for the park-and-ride-scheme will start in a few days time. Tenders have been awarded to three different contractors, each will be responsible for the construction of one car park. Under this first phase203 words
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Advertisement48 1974-08-13 2 emporium (pte) ltd 674. LOftONG 4. TOA PAYOH <BLOCK 192) SINGAPORE 12. TEL: *****2 *****0 El TZJB -4IIP" To celebrate National Day, "4Q ml. Gift coupons will be given free O* for every purchase fi* Shopping is fun 4gte at the Emporium. It has everything you want! vy48 words
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WORLD NEWS
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379 1974-08-13 3 Fate of defenders unknown UPI and Reuter Saigon, Tuesday Communist forces overran a government outpost in the Central Highlands after it was hit by 200 rounds of mortar and artillery fire, military officers said yesterday. Outpost Chu Ho, manned by a platoon of aboutUPI and Reuter - 379 words
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203 1974-08-13 3 United Press International Detroit, Tuesday. Enraged because his girlfriend spent the night out, a Vietnam veteran killed her father and brother, raped and knifed her sister and then slashed a 2J-year-old child, police said. The bloody attack at the home of Leonard Reed, 47,United Press International - 203 words
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190 1974-08-13 3 Reuter West Berlin, Tuesday. The World Council of Churches (WOC) announced here yesterday that It had cancelled plans to hold Its 1975 General Assembly in Jakarta because the Indonesian Government feared it would endanger national unity. The WCCs policymaking Central Committee took the decisionReuter - 190 words
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Article40 1974-08-13 3 Reuter Washington, Tuesday——Egypt is seeking American food worth US$75O million (about $1875 million), including 980,000 tons of wheat, under the US food-for-peace programme. The US has already budgeted US$742 million (about $1855 million) for the aid.Reuter - 40 words
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Article, Illustration41 1974-08-13 3 Marine Capt. Steven Torrent hurtles to safety above the flaming wreckage after ejecting from a British built Hawker Harrier plane which crashed during an air show In Milwaukee recently. He escaped with minor Injuries. UPI radio pictureUPI radio picture - 41 words
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292 1974-08-13 3 United Press International Caracas, Tuesday Indonesia and the Philippines yesterday proposed to the third UN Sea Law Conference rules to protect the rights of archipelagic states. The proposal, co-spon-sored by two other smaller archipelago states, would let such Island statesUnited Press International - 292 words
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790 1974-08-13 3 DAP candidate Is favourite MURIUM EUCniNS From Francis Rosario in Kuala Lumpur One of the keenest battles In the Malaysian general election will be mounted in the federal capital over the next fortnight for the parllamentary seat of Kuala Lumpur Bandar (formerly790 words
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343 1974-08-13 3 UPI and Reuter Geneva, Tuesday The Cyprus peace conference was adjourned until today after a day of disagreement between Turks, Greeks and Greek Cypriots over the island's future yesterday. Turkish Foreign Minister Mr. Turan Gunes had earlier submitted proposals on the wartorn Island'sUPI and Reuter - 343 words
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Article43 1974-08-13 3 Reuter London, Tuesday.—Mr. Arnold Smith la expected to resign as secretarygeneral of the Commonwealth Secretariat when his second five-year term ends In mid-1975. His successor would be named at the next Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting In Jamaica next April.Reuter - 43 words
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Advertisement289 1974-08-13 3 SINGAPORE GIRL All you have to do is to collect the photographs of all 12 girts selected for the Singapore Girl Contest, being held in conjunction with the "Metro Goes Singapore" displays at all Metro stores. The first photograph appeararf en Augusts in New Nation's Back Page and the last289 words
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Advertisement67 1974-08-13 3 The Revised 2nd Edition of this book 'Singapore Income Tax is in .the market now! This new edition which incorporates the changes in the taxation legislation brought about in 1972 to 1974 provides also the following:— An up-to-date copy of Income Tax Act (incorporating all the amendments up to June,67 words
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Article, Illustration419 1974-08-13 4 The Omark "selflocking" anchor is entirely new in concept and design and is completely 'selflocking' on installation. No tools such as wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers and the like are necessary, and the unit comes complete ready for immediate use. The specially designed spring clip is419 words
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Article, Illustration257 1974-08-13 4 Products of world standard Light Engineering and Machine Shop Equipment Display Aug 13 -16 A number of Australian manufacturers of light engineering equipment will be showing their products to Interested buyers in Singapore this month. Some of the equipment they produce will be on show257 words
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Article290 1974-08-13 4 An Australian comKny has built up an presslve export record In Asia with Its range of hand tools. Sldchrome. a division of Slddons Industries Ltd., Is one of Australia's largest hand tool manufacturers, and it has already had successful sales In Malaysia and elsewhere In290 words
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Article, Illustration469 1974-08-13 4 A range of Austra-lian-built guillotines and press brakes for the sheet metal industry is among the products to be displayed at two forthcoming Asian exhibitions. Acrashear units are to be exhibited at the Light Engineering and Machine Shop Equipment Display at the Australian469 words
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Advertisement85 1974-08-13 4 LEETON STEEL WORKS PTY. LTD., N.S.W. AUSTRALIA introduces superior sheet metal cutting bending machines suitable for precision work ni IT -jr V/U i HYDRAULIC GUILLOTINE SHEARS Models available: Working lengths—B'up to 20' Cutting Capacity—Vs"up to T'mild steel and stainless steel tU SB? 1H 111 WITH w M it HYDRAULIC PRESS85 words
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Advertisement63 1974-08-13 4 YOU CAN DEPEND ON OMARK FASTENING TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES ft CEILING ANCHOR w self-locking, requiring no tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers comes as a complete unit ready for immediate use mm Super G BP4 barrel for concrete steel U\ BHB 3/8" barrel for concrete steel Sole Distributor: TIGERBOLT hexagon nut63 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE
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Article, Illustration836 1974-08-13 5 GENE TEO - ~r. 1 SPORE I 74 GENE TEO Little Nazeen Rais perhaps the oaly girl in Singapore who has hn/1 her birth certificate signed by her own grandfather. "That was a really special occasion," recalled Mr. Mohammed la-m-ail bin Hajl Pitchay who has been the Registrar836 words
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Article, Illustration369 1974-08-13 5 Florence Tan - By Florence Tan A woman who believes in doing her bit for the less fortunate and thinks nothing of sacrificing her leisure, and very often office hours as w6ll in the process of planning projects to raise funds for charity. That Is Mrs. Miranda Eu,369 words
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725 1974-08-13 5 FLORENCE TAN - FLORENCE TAN I thought that folk dancing had danced its way out when I left school which was quite some time ago. But judging from the number of men and women who, sacrifice their Sunday afternoons for their weekly folk dancing session725 words
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Article, Illustration116 1974-08-13 5 GREGORY BROUGHTON - GREGORY BROUGHTON Debbie Crockett, (left) and Dawn Bowe, (rfeht), both rix yean old, seem to hare eye* only for this castle, even though there are dettdoos eakee and moath-waterlac delicacies all arovnd it. This is aot —iftisiug since this is a special castle, made entirely116 words
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715 1974-08-13 5 JEAN LI - Do yourself a favour —get Oldfield's new album POPS »r JEAN LI MIKE OLDFIELD: TUBULAR BELLS (VIRGIN RECORDS) It is virtually impossible to review this album for the simple reason that words alone are not good enough to describe the music. Suffice it to715 words
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Article, Illustration211 1974-08-13 5 Jennifer's diary THE Marco Polo Hotel has come up with something new to keep its guests happy and entertained a pair of snake charmers who perform each evening at 5 p.m. The unique nasal bleat of the snake charmer's horn cuts through the hum of211 words
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Article554 1974-08-13 5 Outfit hitch now Washington Post Now that the film "Carnal Knowledge has been officially branded clean by the US Supreme Court, the thrillseekers who lurk in dark theatres are demanding to know why Hollywood doesn't make Mickey Rooney musicals any more. No longer are nudityWashington Post - 554 words
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Article28 1974-08-13 5 DJ Betting shop client Fred Checketts, of Birmingham, was cleaned out when £68 (*****) he left In a shirt pocket was shredded In a washing machine.—DJ,DJ - 28 words
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OPINION
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Article441 1974-08-13 6 FOr a small country like Singapore, ma-Hmirm use of all available resources must be a national philosophy. Among the scarce resources is land. Reclamation from the seas may add a few acres to the Republic, but basically Singapore has only 225 square miles to441 words
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Article79 1974-08-13 6 One would have thought that a month would be sufficient time for an officer to look into any drop in production, but it is apparently not enough for the Primary Production Department. A colleague who rang up the Department to find out why pig and fish production79 words
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Article73 1974-08-13 6 Bumping into an old friend V" not always a time of rejoicing, a colleague has found out. Two days ago the car he was driving received a bump from behind. All prepared to do battle when he got out of the car, he found himself smiling weakly73 words
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Article40 1974-08-13 6 A British school has found a novel way to abolish vandalism among its boys. It has put up a special wall in the school ground where the boys are allowed to write graffiti to their hearts content40 words
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Article, Illustration1409 1974-08-13 6 Gerald de Cruz - There are two contradictory trends going on In oar society. On the one hand, there Is (rowins permissiveness, advocated by the radio, TV newspapers and periodicals. All these tonus of mass media tend to highlight the toys of free 11 vine. Women are encourrfred1,409 words
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Article, Illustration1046 1974-08-13 6 Bernard D. Nossiter - Anthony Benn —the man all the Tories love to hate By Bernard D. Nossiter Washington Post Anthony Wedgewood Benn, the elegant, glib and charaUaden Minister for Industry In the Labour Government, has become the man Conservatives love to bate here. Benn wants Britain's 100 biggest companies to join "planning pacts"Washington Post - 1,046 words
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645 1974-08-13 6 Murray Marder - From Murray Marder Washington Post An agreement in principle for emergency sharing of oil from all sources if there Is a new threat to supplies has been reached by the major oil consuming nations, the State Department said last week. MuchWashington Post - 645 words
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Article400 1974-08-13 6 EXCERPTS FROM EDITORIALS Straits Times (Malaysia) The landslide Tun Rasak predicted hu begun. At thf nomination centres, the National Front gave an Immediate demons tration of Its strength In language hard to misread; 90 seats, 47 at the Parliamentary and 43 at the State levels, won InStraits Times (Malaysia) - 400 words
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Advertisement168 1974-08-13 6 PUTTHE MEW JADA CASH PRIZES--3 WW TP WW 1. You start with a new Vauxhall Viva from Orchard Motors, Orchard Road Showroom. 2. You start with a new Vauxhall Viva from Orchard Motors, Paya Lebar Showroom 3. You start with a new Vauxhall Viva from Orchard Motors, Redhill Showroom. !E%!if^168 words
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SPECIAL FEATURE
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Article, Illustration1386 1974-08-13 7 Violet Oon - Eight schools take part in drama festival WORDS: Violet Oon For the past few weeks eight schools have been preparing hard for their debut at the Inter-School Drama Festival to be held at the Victoria Theatre today and tomorrow at 7.30 p.m. The festival, the firstPICTURES: Jerry Seh - 1,386 words
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SHOPPING
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Article, Illustration826 1974-08-13 8 rpHE trend is now towards do-it-yourself pro d u cts. There are prefabricated houses, aeroplanes, instal yourself type tiles, fix it yourself furniture and the list goes on and on. It is not as if everyone loves having to do the actual fixing work826 words
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Advertisement249 1974-08-13 8 T SUN-X Glass Tinting Film BSUmmmmma is manufactured by Du Pont SAVES ELECTRICITY. Permits complete visibility Preserves original beauty of furnishing Improves architectural harmony Shatter resistant No special maintenance required For Free Consultation or demonstration RING NOW! No obligation of course TEL: *****0/*****8 SINGAPORE SUN-X S. CO. SOLE AGENTS FOR249 words
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Advertisement101 1974-08-13 8 WE SELL POPULAR BRANDS OF COLOUR TELEVISIONS HOME ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES. LEE FATT Furniture Electrical Blk. 130, No. 209/211. Alexandra Road, sinsaporo 3. Tol: *****1/2. A REVOLUTIONARY COFFEE-TABLE SET! Looks Expensive but reasonably priced to suit every office or home and budget. MODERN, ELEGANT IN DESIGN, MANY SIZES TO CHOOSE FROM.101 words
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Advertisement212 1974-08-13 8 HEARING PROTECTORS Loss of hearing is the most agnozing thing in life Do not wait till this tragical occurrence happen to you Get a set cf SILEMTA to protect your hearing right now Specially recommended to Architects. Engineers. Building Piling Contractors. Ship builders. Pilots. Armed Forces Shooting Clubs. Sawmills. Electronic212 words
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FINANCE AND TREND
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407 1974-08-13 9 Reuter and UPI Washington, Tuesday President Ford yesterday blasted the giant General Motors corporation in a surprise preview of the tough anti inflation course he has drawn up for presentation to a joint session of congress last night. TheReuter and UPI - 407 words
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159 1974-08-13 9 The British-Japanese dispute over Cathay Pacific Airways's request for additional service from Osaka to Seoul has still not been solved, according to a CPA spokesman. He said that this additional service comes within the agreement signed between Japan and Britain, and as such must be159 words
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Article, Illustration162 1974-08-13 9 The Singapore stock market was boosted to higher levels yesterday in active trading, with the majority of traded counters patting on gains. The baying support was particularly strong especially during the first half hour of trading. Exchange clerks were having a busy time in contracting scrip delivery. In162 words
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275 1974-08-13 9 Tokyo, Tuesday. Japan will Improve and Increase economic cooperation with developing nations in fiscal 1975, government sources said. The sources said yesterday several government departments are working on guidelines expected to be implemented beginning April 1, 1975. They said reform had been urged by275 words
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Article385 1974-08-13 9 COMPANY PROFILE Chemical Industries (Far East), has been lulled into inactivity on the local exchange following a recordbreaking feat in its first year as a quoted company. This is because the excitement of dabblers and investors over the counter last month when it announced a385 words
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Article27 1974-08-13 9 Pretoria, Tuesday. The South African Reserve Bank yesterday announced an effective two per cent devaluation of the rand against the US dollar, effective from today.27 words
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OVERSEAS STOCK EXCHANGE PRICES
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Article519 1974-08-13 9 New York. Tuesday The Stock market closed lower yesterday in one of the dullest trading sessions of the year. Analysts said few traders wished to commit themselves in advance of President Ford's speech to Congress at night during which he was expected to touch on his economic plans519 words
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Article33 1974-08-13 9 Dow Jones closing stock averages on New York Exchange yesterday: 30 industrials 767.29 (off 10.01), 20 transport 160.0S (of{ 1.47), IS utilities 69.34 (off 0.38) and 65 stocks 234.30 (off 2.59).33 words
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Article198 1974-08-13 9 Closing prices (in francs) yesterday: Paribas 132 —2.80 Indochlne 172 -t-1 Fonder 289.90 +1.90 Printemps 81.05 —.15 COE 292.20 —5.30 Bull 39.40 —.60 Royal Dutch 144.50 —.20 Mlchelln 801 —9 Thomson 168 —230 CFP 128.30 —70 Rhone 134.50 —1.10 AIR 273 —.70 BSN 760 —15 Philips 50.80 unch. Suez198 words
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Article219 1974-08-13 9 Prices at 11.30 a.m. today on the Sydney Stock Exchange: Aberleen susp. Do opts susp. AOD 05 07 Allstate nil 12 Amad 01 nil Aurora nil 10 Do opts unq. Aust. Ant. susp. Bamboo 03 05 Beach 21 nil Bounty susp. Cleveland 26 nil Cosmos 00 01 Do ctg219 words
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Article303 1974-08-13 9 The postholiday market declined, sending the Dow Jones average below the Y4.300 again with no incentives to buy. The morning session was mixed as investors kept to the sidelines due to the uncertainties of economic climate and also to the expected worse business performance of the companies which close303 words
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Article86 1974-08-13 9 This service Is from the Union Bank of Switzerland. Closing prices (in Swiss francs) on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday: UBS 2950 BBS 536 Credit Suisse 2680 10 SC Issalr B. 495 Swiss Retnaur. 2010 10 Wtnterthur B. 1575 4- 5 Zurich Insur. 6000 100 Juvena B. 1519 1086 words
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Article, Illustration524 1974-08-13 9 ANGELA LOKE - SPARE TIMES ANGELA LOKE Ong Tian Peng is a man of many contradictions. His stance and masculine physique, very obviously that of a man trained in the martial arts, is accentuated by his moustache, streaking the sides of his mouth, like a Chinese Mandarin. Looking at524 words
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Article, Illustration461 1974-08-13 9 JEANINE SINISCAL - IN-SHAPE BY JEANINE SINISCAL During the course of the day some of our muscles are used more than others. Muscles that are not used enough deteriorate. Specific nerves that are used in relaying messages from the brain to specific muscles become tense when461 words
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Article261 1974-08-13 9 Melbourne Herald Hollywood, Tues. Tempestuous actress Faye Dunaway, 37, plans to marry pop star Peter Wolf who Is almost 10 years younger than she Is. Miss Dunaway who, since she became a box office big name as a result of Bonnie and Clyde inMelbourne Herald - 261 words
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122 1974-08-13 9 Reuter London, Tuesday Pear-shaped men are those most likely to be the world's leaders according to an article published today which cites British Prime Minister Harold Wilson, Napoleon and General De Gaulle as examples. Mr. John Byrne, a businessman, writing in the Director magazine,Reuter - 122 words
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Advertisement15 1974-08-13 9 V/ HEAD OFFICE S.P.H. DE StLVA (H.K.) LTD. 1/3. Central Building. Pedder Street. Hong Kong.15 words
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SPORTS
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220 1974-08-13 10 Reuter and UPI New York, TuesdayJulie Heldman of the United States and Gail Chanfreau of France last night beat sisters Chris and Jeanne Evert of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 6-3, 6-1, in the US Open clay court women's* doubles final. Current Wimbledon champion ChrisReuter and UPI - 220 words
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Article74 1974-08-13 10 New York, TuesdayResults of baseball games: American League—New York 5 California 4; Cleveland 3 Chicago 2; Minnesota 5 Baltimore 4; Boston 2 Oakland 1; Kansas City 5 Milwaukee 2; Texas 9 Detroit 0. National League—Cincinnati 10 New York 4; Pittsburgh 8 San Diego. 1; Atlanta 674 words
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Article, Illustration428 1974-08-13 10 Burma Teak, led into the straight from Count Carlo and Forever Yours, with Swiss Club closing in on the outside. Count Carlo hit the front at the distance challenged by Forever Yours. Forever lours forged ahead a furlong out to win from Swiss428 words
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Article607 1974-08-13 10 By BLUE PETER Showman VI, one of Singapore trainer Colin Tulloh's newcomers entered for the Gold Vase meeting at Ipoh, has shown ability over distances from 6f to Bsf. A four-year-old Australian gelding by Le Cordonnier out of Social. Showman won the 6f Fairfield Handicap In607 words
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Article347 1974-08-13 10 Ipoh, Tuesday Bom bardier did a splendid workout at Ipoh this morning. With apprentice M.C. Lam astride. The three-year-old by Compensation sprinted smartly over 3f in 36. The going was good. Turn On went better than Newmarket II (M. Ismail) in a 3f trial In 37. Fort Knox347 words
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Article633 1974-08-13 10 Underwood shines with 13-71 London, Tuesday Dearly Derek Underwood col'ected match figures of 13 wickets for 71 runs to put England within s'ght of an easy Second Test victory over luckless Pakistan on a cor.troversial Lord's wicket yesterday. Pakistan, 173 for threj at Saturday's close, were633 words
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Article321 1974-08-13 10 Reuter London, Tuesday Alan Ward produced lifetime best figures Sainst Glamorgan but i Derbyshire batsmen wasted his success on a day of English county championship cricket on wet wickets throughout the country. Ward, former England fast bowler, added four for seven to his Saturday total of threeReuter - 321 words
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Article887 1974-08-13 11 NANCY KOH - Still $20,000 short in funds Bj NANCY KOH The University of Singapore may have to cut down the size of their proposed 160-member contingent to the 14th biennial Inter University Games in Hong Kong on August 19-30. They need $120,000 to send the887 words
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44 1974-08-13 11 Picture by Cfcua Pen; Tee.Picture by Cfcua; Pen; Tee. - 44 words
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Article, Illustration370 1974-08-13 11 C. K. YONG - By C. K. YONG Singapore suffered their third defeat in the Pesta Sukan basketball championships at Oay World Stadium last night in the hands or Indonesia by 89-72. Defending champions South Korea continued to show their display of power basketball by trouncing Hong KongPicture by Chua Peng Tee - 370 words
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329 1974-08-13 11 PESTA SUKAN 1974 The 1974 Pesta Sukan National Walk will be held on August 18. There will be seven starting points, each route covering a distance of about eight kilometres (5 miles) and ends at the National Stadium. From these points, participants will329 words
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Article54 1974-08-13 11 Manila, Tuesday—The Touring North Carolina State basketball team collected their thtti win In three games here UK night with a 136-lW*tn over the Philippine national team. The UjS.-College champion squad play Ike national team again today to eod their visit. The fffolfpack leave for Taiei tomorrow to54 words
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Article250 1974-08-13 11 Play at 8 venues More than 500 players will represent 51 constituencies in the second Inter Constit u en c y badminton championship from Saturday to September 15. They win play matches at eight venues:—Upper Aljunied Secondary Technical School, Upper Serangoon Secondary Technical, Maju Secondary, Queenstown250 words
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460 1974-08-13 11 Farooqui and Lian Ann provide sizzling fireworks Singapore will send a team to the first Asian chess championship In Malaysia on December 7-21. The team, comprising four players and two reserves, will be picked from the Juniors as the National players are unlikely460 words
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Article56 1974-08-13 11 The Ponggol Constituency Sports Aasrciatlon will stage a soccer tournament for the Ng Kah Ting challenge trophy next month. Entry farms for the tournament, which Is open to all schools, clubs and constituents are available at the Poaggol Community Centre, ti ms, Upper Serangoon Road from56 words
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329 1974-08-13 11 Reuter London, Tuesday. Irishman George Best, once among soccer's superstars, last night paraded his faded skills before 3500 fans in his second guest appearance for little Dunstable Town. Beat, who turned his back on a glittering career with Manchester United because he could noReuter - 329 words
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Article53 1974-08-13 11 Washington, Tuesday Lee Trevlno moved from sixth to third on professional golfs money winning list with his weekend victory In the PGA championship. He now has U*****,886 for the season, according to the PGA tournament players division. It was Trevino's first UGA title and his second53 words
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Advertisement460 1974-08-13 10 ORIENTAL ARTS A CRAFTS. Souvenirs of Singapore Wholesale and Retail. Hsu Brothers 87. Hill Street. S'pore 6. Tel: *****1. 31 ■GESIBj RED BEAUTY LADIES dressmakers sarong kebaya specialists. Ready-made made-to-order within 15 hours. 354. Tanjong Katong. *****7 DRESSMAKING WITHIN 24 hour*. guaranteed perfect fitting moderate charges. Exclusive fibres Designing. "FOR460 words
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Advertisement128 1974-08-13 11 ANOTHER NEW HONGKONG COFFEE HOUSE BAR ROAST DUCK SHOP I Crisp Roast Duck prepared by Hong Kong Chef is always in great demand. So much so that we are opening another NEW HONG KONG COFFEE HOUSE, BAR ROAST DUCK SHOP at the ground Ist floors of SEN SEN BUILDING, 99128 words
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Article156 1974-08-13 12 TODAY Is Tuesday, Aug. 13, the 225 th day of 1974 with 140 to follow. THE MOON Is between the last quarter and new phase. THE MORNING STARS are Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn. THE EVENING STAR is Mars. Those born on this date are under the sign of156 words
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Article57 1974-08-13 12 AH FOOK: The three ancient plagues flood, famine and disease have descended on India and Bangladesh again. The lives of 30 million people are in ptril, and world-wide relief operations are necessary now. MEI LIN: In this, their darkest hour, let's hope everyone will rise to the occasion57 words
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Article, Illustration92 1974-08-13 12 VA NEW NATION CONTEST J Agnes Toh, 21, is a highly spirited girl who finds great fun in swimming and fishing. During weekends you can see her either sunbathing at Changi beach or angling at the Tampines fishing pond. "I love swimming as it is very relaxing," shePicture by PHILIP LIM. - 92 words
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Miscellaneous817 1974-08-13 12 SINGAPORE 5 3.00 OPENING ANNCTS. followed by GOMER PYLE Gomer, The Card Shark: Situation comedy starring Jim Nabers as a naive recruit in the marine corps. 3.25 DIARY OF EVENTS (E) 3.30 LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDOURED THING Daytime serial on the trials and tribulations of three families in San817 words
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Miscellaneous1414 1974-08-13 12 LUCKY STARS IF ITS YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you have a natural ability to judge fairly. This Is true even when you are personally Involved In that which is to be adjudicated. You have your likes and dislikes, ups and downs, but you never allow personal prejudices or moods of1,414 words
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Miscellaneous564 1974-08-13 12 WHAT'S ON The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Enclk Rahlm Ishak, will officially open the NATIONAL DAT ABT EXHIBITION at Victoria Memorial Hall at 5.30 p.m. The Singapore Press Club will hold a LUNCHEON at Omel Restaurant, Hotel Grand Central. Kramat Lane. The ninth National Day joint celebration working564 words
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Miscellaneous287 1974-08-13 12 NEW NATION CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Movie award 6 Pertaining to monetary matters 12 Port on Luzon 13 Mythical strong man 15 Scrutinize more closely 1 Islands 17 Broadway backer 18 Sightless 19 Year in Trajan's reign: Rom. 20 Small nail 21 Witch 22 Chirp 23 Cyclades island 24 Tired of287 words
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