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Title Section22 1974-08-15 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Thursday evening, August 15, 1974 No. 1103 Price 20 cents M.C. (P) 20/74 NE^TION SINGAPORE, THURSDAY AUGUST 15. 197422 words
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Article329 1974-08-15 1 UPI Seoul, Thursday A gunman seated only a few yards from President Park Chung Hee while the South Korean leader was making a nationally televised address fired several shots today that missed the President but hit his wife. It was not immediately known how seriously theUPI - 329 words
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626 1974-08-15 1 Resistance crushed in headlong dash to win more territory Reuter Nicosia, Thursday Turkish tanks last night launched an all-out advance on Famagusta, crushing often tough GreekCypriot resistance in a headlong dash for more territory. As the armoured column swept eastwards from the expandingReuter - 626 words
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165 1974-08-15 1 All school principals have the authority and responsibility to mete out various forms of punishment to their pupils as they deem fit, an Education Ministry official said today. The official was commenting on Investigations of an Incident where some 1200 students of the National165 words
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Article22 1974-08-15 1 Reuter Turin, Thursday The Italian Flat car company yesterday announced price Increases on all models averaging about 11 per cent.Reuter - 22 words
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Article137 1974-08-15 1 Share prices generally dipped on the Stock Exchange of Singapore this morning. BUSINESS DONE: C. Store (7) 2.94, (1) 2.96, (4) 2.95. K. and C. (1) 2.38, (2) 2.40, Fed. Cable (1) 2.45, (1) 2.47. F.E. Ship (1) 1.99. O. Lumber (6) 0.94, (4) 0.93. Guthrie (1)137 words
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Article26 1974-08-15 1 A KLM Boeing 747 with more than 200 passengers aboard made a safe landing with a punctured tyre at the Paya Lebar Airport yesterday.26 words
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Article13 1974-08-15 1 Police reported 80 accidents yesterday. Seven were serious and two fatal.13 words
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Article218 1974-08-15 1 'Urgent study* order Reuter Brussels, Thursday NATO, shaken by Greece's decision to withdraw its armed forces from the western alliance, yesterday ordered an urgent study of the defence capability of its already weakened southern flank. The North Atlantic Council, the alliance's most important political body,Reuter - 218 words
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Article74 1974-08-15 1 London, Thursday More than £900 million (about $5220 million) was wiped off share values in Britain as the stock market reacted to the Cyprus fighting and domestic economic and political worries. The Financial Times index of 30 leading industrial stocks plummetted 10 points to 214.374 words
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271 1974-08-15 1 Reuter Washington, Thursday A House of Representatives Judiciary committee report yesterday said presidential transcripts made public last week confirm the overwhelming evidence that former President Nixon directed the Watergate cover-up. The assessment was made In a report on the committee's impeachment proceedings, which concluded aReuter - 271 words
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Article29 1974-08-15 1 Reuter London, Thursday. Britain's minority Liberal Party has become the first of the nation's three main parties to launch a campaign (or the next general election. KfierReuter - 29 words
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Article, Illustration308 1974-08-15 1 Douglas Chan - Two killed in midnight crash By Douglas Chan More than 10 passers-by and seven firemen teamed up early today in a desperate battle to get a young injured couple out of this wrecked sports car but it was in vain. The couple, identified asPicture by Bharathl Mohan shows a police - 308 words
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Miscellaneous16 1974-08-15 1 Forecast Singapore's weather forecast from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today No rain. See Back Pace16 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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263 1974-08-15 2 Douglas Chan - Property damaged Bj Douglas Chan The Parliamentary Secretary (Education), Mr. Ahmad Mattar, disclosed that vandals have struck in many schools, both primary and secondary. Mr. Mattar made this disclosure when commenting on a report that grouos of hippiestyle youths were responsible for263 words
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Article, Illustration222 1974-08-15 2 Gregory Broughton - By Gregory Broughton Learning all about orchid growing from Mr. P h a n g Kok Chlew (centre left) manager of Singapore Orchids are orchid enthusiasts Jone Buakula (extreme left), All Hussain Mahobat (centre right) and Panipasa Doviaroi Tiko (right). They were personally sent by Raymond222 words
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Article149 1974-08-15 2 LKA The third game in the match between Pakistan chess master Zahir Farooqui and Tan Ll&n Ann was adjourned last night with Farooqui a Bishop plus in a pawp ending. Llan Ann sacrificed a Kwn on the sth move a Centre Counter Defence and recovered itLKA - 149 words
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Article19 1974-08-15 2 Mr. Richard Rokmat Magnus has been appointed Registrar of Patents and Trade Marks according to latest government gazette.19 words
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318 1974-08-15 2 Hustlers, management blamed Unqualified public relations officers and ignorant managements have contributed to the relatively poor reputation of public relations in Singapore. This was pointed out by the president, of the Institute cf Public Rela- tlons of Singapore, Mr. C.K. Lee, when318 words
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321 1974-08-15 2 'Due to easing of oil crisis' Prices of textual and have dropped by Detween 10 and 40 per cent since January. Garments piece goods for men, women and children have moved down In price by 10 to 30 percent, according to local manufac-*321 words
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139 1974-08-15 2 The Industrial Training Board is converting its workshop equipment, machine parts and hand tools to the metric system, at an estimated cost cost of $120,000. This second phase of metrication will enable 4769 items to be replaced with metric equivalents, according the latest Issue139 words
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Article, Illustration159 1974-08-15 2 If you are a man who believes that the face is one important asset of your body, here is good news. The Metropolitan YMCA Katong will conduct a course on facial massage the first of such courses In Singapore—next month. And toPicture by STEVEN LEE shows Mrs. Ling - 159 words
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Article64 1974-08-15 2 The Singapore Teachers' Union Is conducting a survey to find out the complete range of activities member teachers want the union to organise. The survey follows a resolution passed at the First Biennial Delegates Conference held here recently. Questionnaires to 7500 members will soon be sent out asking64 words
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Article62 1974-08-15 2 The National Kidney Foundation will set up a Self-Depend-ency Dialysis Centre at the Alexandra Hospital soon. rc are n& Jttlng alacrbe m Hospital? *nAs training cenfJKwffi buly take two jMUraw it*. time, s-. TSitse centres aim to VHtor patients to carry with a minimum of medical supervision.62 words
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Article70 1974-08-15 2 The 2300-ton frigate. HMS Leopard, will join the ANZUK naval forces In Singapore tomorrow. HMS Leopard is one of three Leopard-class frigates. Her main role is anti-aircraft and antisubmarine protection of task forces and convoys, but she can also be used for offensive operations. Her armament consists of70 words
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Article, Illustration310 1974-08-15 3 Sunny Wee - $200 m target now »y Sunny Wee South Korea hopes to promote closer links with Singapore especially In the field of trade and economic co-opera-tion, according to its new Consul General, Dr. Soh Jin Chul (above). Total trade between the two countries Is310 words
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459 1974-08-15 3 Teresa Ooi, Rav K. Dhaliwal - Some even retrenching staff By Teresa Ooi, Rav K. Dhaliwal Hotels nave taken positive steps, including "freezing" of posts, in a-big effort to combat inflation. Many vacant posts have not been filled over the past f%w months, except where' necessary. This li part459 words
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188 1974-08-15 3 Many teacherlibrarians find it difficult to stock suitable Chinese books for their school libraries. "There la a limited choice of books In the second language, particularly Chinese bpoks. Most of then! are on traditional folklore which school libraries already hare," one teacher Mid.188 words
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Article49 1974-08-15 3 The Embassy of the Polish People's Republic wffl be holding a photo and poster exhibition Si the National Library Lecture Hall to mark the SOth annlverrary of the founding of the Republic. TTw display win be from Aug. 20 to 22 from 9 am. to ft p.m.49 words
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124 1974-08-15 3 The People's Association has expanded its scope of vocational activities to meet the need and taste of a wider cross-section of the community. Since April this year, new courses such as doll-making, wood-carv-lng, silk screen printing, copper tooling, fruitcarving, ribbon flowermaking, feather flowermaking124 words
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196 1974-08-15 3 Families of Housing and Development Board employees are urged to take full advantage of the employment scheme provided for than. Under the scheme, families of HPB employees, especially, thetr whres and children, will be given preferential treatr ment when they apply for Jobs196 words
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Article33 1974-08-15 3 The Young People's Section of the National Library will hold a talk on how to evaluate the significance of historical Bple at the library's ore hall on Saturday at 2.30 pm.33 words
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312 1974-08-15 3 Violet Oon - By Violet Oon The final night of the Inter School -Drama Festival at the Victoria Thfcatre provided fine entertainment with good acting and directing distinguishing the four productions. The schools participating were Hwi Yoh Secondary School with a shadow play, Oamuntang. Raffles Girls' Secondary312 words
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Article, Illustration128 1974-08-15 3 This 12-foot python escaped death by inches when an hourlong fire swept through a cluster of houses and made afrout 200 homeless off Jalan Besar yesterday. Panicking residents fled from their blazing wooden and zinc houses, but the python a temple pet was left colling restlessly128 words
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Advertisement139 1974-08-15 2 THE COOL FACTS tap OF SANYO'S WHISPER-QUIET RANGE OF ELECTRIC FANS displace much more air than ordinary fans. Sanyo's well-balanced metal blades do not fray or are effected by heat and so last longer than those made of PVC. Sanyo Dynawide motor with its unique "one way" coiling system delivers139 words
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FOR THE YOUNG
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Article, Illustration290 1974-08-15 4 Nnfll nary FIOM an encnttre leentaiy at CBB-TV In Hollywood to a highly successful performing career In show business. That Is the Cinderella story of Petite Olgl Galon whoU be performing at the Tiara Supper Club from Mopday. Bora and raised la Ban Prandeeo, Olgl a290 words
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Article, Illustration383 1974-08-15 4 Jennifer Schoon Tall, wide si n d handsome Just about describes Joe Curtis (featured vocalist of the German group, the Ambros Beelos Show Band). He also manages to pack a rich tenor voice into that attractive frame. Joe's ambition m a f—tJennifer Schoon - 383 words
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683 1974-08-15 4 MELODY-MAKERS By RajMfcy Quincy Jones has for a long time established himself as America's most prolific composer-<per-former-arrapger and conductor. hi« originality and popularity has lain in his persistent willingness to experiment with new sounds and movements. In BODY HEAT (A A M Records)683 words
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Article58 1974-08-15 4 ..Zoo Jprl ao-mr-old Molrs b rteeptag ln a c%s» with two small gaWnwi Mao•o th«i ;they don? pine too much for their mother*. Ttaejr have been PteMd" temporarily while their aotbere breed «pfa Moire hu been b?htod bS for ten. but If *e la bored •be en have58 words
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Article, Illustration812 1974-08-15 4 "The Bloody Tower" of the Tower of London is now closed for restoration and many of the instruments of torture and instant political execution hare been placed in store for lack of anywhere else to keep them. Bat when the tower is812 words
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Article135 1974-08-15 4 Try to answer the following questions. The answers are at the end of the list 1. What was the old name of Whampoa Drive? 2. When did Singapore become an independent Republic? 3. Who succeeded Mr. David Marshall as Chief Minister of Singapore? 4. Who was Singapore's135 words
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Article, Illustration232 1974-08-15 4 Country File Finland is almost wholly a lowland. The only Bpland areas tte in the extreme north. Even there the land seldsm rises mach above IJM feet. Elsewhere the coantry is generally less than SM feet. The lowland Is a gently rolling sarface of extremely old232 words
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Article186 1974-08-15 4 The Nile is {he longeat river In Africa. It runs from the mountains of Bast Africa to the Mediterranean Sea. It Is about 4150 miles long. The Nile was the cradle of one of the earliest civilisations in the world the Egyptian. The early civilisation186 words
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307 1974-08-15 4 The Strange Affair Of Adelaide Harris, by Leon Garfield. "Lay her down, Botsy," said Harris, "you and me is going to behold wonders. Anyway, she's my sister and if she perishes it'll be me whatll have to bear her loss." Not for worlds307 words
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Article221 1974-08-15 4 I have a little dog by the name of Tiny. She comes from a breed known as the Chihuahua. Tiny is a very loving and affectionate dr.?. Bhe Is playful but very obedient. We always play together. I hope to keep Tiny as lons as I221 words
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Article171 1974-08-15 4 The great, conquerors. Tamburlalns was born in ISM in Keah la the susMan peovtaee of Turkestan. ,Hs was a Tartar who claimed take descended £ns the Oteat warrior Qenghls Dj«tog the ,years *****3S0, Tamburlalne was fully occupied with establishing his power In Turkestan. Then he turned his attention171 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article442 1974-08-15 5 Transport problems slow down fight against epidemics Reuter Dacca, Thursday A cyclone threatened the 1600 km (1000 miles) coastline of flood-hit Bangladesh yesterday as relief workers battled the threat of epidemics and refugees poured into the capital. Hood water level* were yesterday reported falling throughoutReuter - 442 words
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Article203 1974-08-15 5 Park's new move Reuter and UPI Seoul, Thursday. South Korea's President Park Chung-hee yesterday proposed a threestage plan lor reunification of divided Korea culminating in free general ei~*t*or»s throughout the country. The announced the plan on the 29th anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japanese rule afterReuter and UPI - 203 words
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Article, Illustration336 1974-08-15 5 UPI and Reuter Thousands of people, like this refugee family, are fleeing South Vietnam's central coast as sharp fighting breaks out again for Highway One. The Saigon Command reported that communist troops left 71 dead after a battle on Tuesday about 480 kms (300 miles)UPI and Reuter - 336 words
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Article34 1974-08-15 5 Reuter Paris, Thursday France has made ma tor progress in developing a multiple nuclear warhead missile in Its tests this year In the South Pacific, well Informed sources said here yesterday.Reuter - 34 words
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263 1974-08-15 5 United Press International Tokyo, Thursday Japan said yesterday it would not change Its decision on the limit of international flights in and out of Osaka Airport at 50 per day, despite pressure from Britain to ease the restrictions. "There is no room for additionalUnited Press International - 263 words
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361 1974-08-15 5 'But the indispensable Dr. K will remain* United Press International Washington, Thursday President Ford is expected to replace about half his Cabinet before the end of the year, a source close to the administration said yesterday. In addition, the aouree said. If Mr.United Press International - 361 words
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Article97 1974-08-15 5 Reuter Kampsls, Thursday— President Idl Amln has told President Ford to nominate a black man as his vice-president. General Amln said in a cable to Mr. Ford that blacks were entitled to their rightful share in the running of America. "Not onlyReuter - 97 words
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Article24 1974-08-15 5 Reuter London, Thursday Michael Wilding, 21-year-old son of film star Elisabeth Taylor, appeared In court at Aberystwyth, Wales, yesterday on drugs charges.Reuter - 24 words
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266 1974-08-15 5 Reuter Perth, Thursday ■—Soviet violinist Georgl Yermolenko was a virtual prisoner in his hotel here last nlcht as negotiations on his future movements reached a deadlock. Mr. Yermolenko and five other members of his party have twice been prevented by trade union actkmReuter - 266 words
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Article146 1974-08-15 5 Reuter Sydney, Thursday—'The Australian government baa lamed a High Court writ aeeklng an order to prevent the Queensland state government making appeala to the Privy Council, and proclaiming. Queen Elisabeth "Queen of Qiicifmltixl it requires the Queensland government to reply within three weeks. The High Court willReuter - 146 words
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Article202 1974-08-15 5 United Press International New York, Thursday Federal agents have arrested five people and seized US$ll2 million ($268.8 million) worth of heroin in a raid that indicates that the South European drug-smug-gling route still is in use, authorities announced yesterday. The suspects four men and a woman wereUnited Press International - 202 words
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Advertisement99 1974-08-15 5 Visit our New Premier Store at G-36 High Street Centre a snip of information on DORMEUIj Lots of quality suitings are locally jvailable. But. did you know that Dormeuil is the top manufacturer in the entire world for fine suitings' When only the very best will suffice, make your suit99 words
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Advertisement110 1974-08-15 5 SINGAPORE GOES Suave* with 3 NEW organic lotion shampoos:balsam, egg. herbal. Created by Nature. i Suave* balsam nourishes harroots with balsamic efficacy, for hair that glows. SUfIVP® egg provides natural protein (2% Ifresh eggs, restores sheen. Suave* herbal wild herbs, thyme, sage many others to give you herby goodness, scalp110 words
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OPINION
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Article448 1974-08-15 6 British Foreign Secretary James Callaghap was surely understating the case when he warned that the breakdown of peace talks in Geneva was a "grave threat 2L2?* 6 thc ««tern Mediterranean." within two hours of the collapse of negotiations, Turkish planes were bombing and strafing448 words
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'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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Article99 1974-08-15 6 Businessmen think of all ways to make a sale. A reader wrote to say he received the following notice from a monthly publication. "Because of increasing costs, we are compelled to Increase our Cces for books in Member. 1974. "However, we'd like to offer you a special99 words
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Article66 1974-08-15 6 At a recent Press Club lunch. In g hotel restaurant a steel screw was found in one of the dlshgs. The uotel's PRO. a member of the Club, promptly took the screw and went into the kitchen to inveetlgate. She came back all smiles and announced,66 words
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Article459 1974-08-15 6 WORLD COMMENT EXCERPTS FROM EDITORIALS It seems like a flashback to the past East Germans hold up traffic on the roads to West Berlin. the western allies protest, and the Russians accuse Bonn of being responsible. The four-power Berlin agreement of 1971 was supposed tr. have459 words
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Article, Illustration1021 1974-08-15 6 Pakir Singh - •mm Bghts, iiNmm hldr Singh fm4 oat tv* nights tn, tit *9partfltlT Mt to W •keyed al Mm llms. When ke stop?ed hb ear it a red MM l(kt m Tanday nlsht, fee «m nearly killed. Hie Incident toek place at the jnnetien of1,021 words
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1146 1974-08-15 6 Francis Rozario - From Francis Rozario For the first time in the history of Malaysian general elections a record 222 independents are making a bid for Parliamentary and State Assembly seats. When nominations closed on Aug. 8, most of the political parties were surprised that there1,146 words
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Article, Illustration786 1974-08-15 6 Robert W. Korner - Bar Robert W. Korner Washington Post The recurrent Cyprus crisis, the ArabIsraeli impasse, and the Kashmir issue have one thing in common. They keep flaring up periodically because the numerous attempts to settle or mediate them do not resolve the thorny underlying issues. With theWashington Post - 786 words
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Advertisement7 1974-08-15 6 'UNIMFLOYMINT, INFLATION, NKM IEAMRSNIP AND THIS IS7 words
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Advertisement74 1974-08-15 6 (Singapore ontyl PRAKTKA L With DOMIPt-AN fXB •nd carryln# cm— Metarfocal- plane shutter, speeds froml l AO mm screw mount with a full range of original lenses wide angle to 200 mm telephoto Built-in hot shoe. Electronic flash sychromzat.on at 1/125 sec Quick loading system. R A K II For74 words
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SPECIAL FEATURE
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Article, Illustration2375 1974-08-15 7 Making of the Modern Singaporean THE MAN WHO BROUGHT IT TO EARLY STORE When Dunman took OB his duties as the custodian of law and order, his position was an unenviable one In September 1843, Mr. Thomas Dunman was appointed Superintendent of Police in Singapore. He brought2,375 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS AND FINANCE
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Article, Illustration691 1974-08-15 8 Robert Elegant - ASIAN DIARY From Robert Elegant The Los Angeles Times (china One of Chairman Mao's goals is to create nearly perfect equality among all Chinese. But that goal Is still a long way down the road. Most foreign visitors to China expect toThe Los Angeles Times - 691 words
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Article, Illustration514 1974-08-15 8 Lynn Newland - From Lynn Newland United Press International CAMBODIA IE A Home for Seng Bun, his wife and their six children is a amail patch of sidewalk in a residential section of this capital city of Cambodia. Over that piece of cement. SensUnited Press International - 514 words
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Article, Illustration703 1974-08-15 8 Don Oberderier - Don Oberderier Washington Post SOUTH KOREA Prussaree are mounting for President Park Chung Hee to roll back the ware of internal repression before irreparable damage is done to his leadership at home and his country's standing with the world ontDespite resolute talk in public,Washington Post - 703 words
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Article, Illustration226 1974-08-15 8 yesterday. Covering activity accounted for Bach of the boying. The London stock Market stamp la one of the factors respenrible for the existing gloom in the market. Since the news oi the stamp on Tmsisjr, share prices hero have taken a downward trend. Looms yesterday generally ranged from226 words
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Article41 1974-08-15 8 Reuter Brasilia, ThursdayBrazil's Central Bank has devalued the cruzeiro with effect from today. The new rate will be 8.98/7.02 as against the previous parity of 8.845/ 8.885 to the US dollar, an official communique from the bank said.Reuter - 41 words
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417 1974-08-15 8 Singapore cement manufacturers are having difficulties selling their products locally because of a marked slowdown in the building and constructlon industry. This reversal in the market trend has forced the manufacturers to reassess their position and plan fresh marketing strategies. According to two417 words
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255 1974-08-15 8 United Press International Washington, Thurn. Treasury Secretary William Simon said yesterday it would take from two to lire years for the United States to drive inflation down to acceptable levels. Congress and the Administration, meanwhile, moved quickly to establish a new, but limited, formUnited Press International - 255 words
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Article186 1974-08-15 8 United Press International Washington. Thursday. President Ford signed into law yesterday the International Development Association bill which will allow American citizens to own and deal in gold for the first time since the -United States went off the gold standard in the *****. TheUnited Press International - 186 words
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Article58 1974-08-15 8 United Press International Washington, Thursday —The World Bank announced yesterday It has borrowed US$5OO million (*****0 million) in Venezuela at 8 per cent Interest, the largest single borrowing operation It ever has undertaken. The loan will be used for recycling oil revenues in that country—a memberUnited Press International - 58 words
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OVERSEAS STOCK EXCHANGE PRICES
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Article382 1974-08-15 8 New York, Thursday. —Price® on the New York Stock Exchange declined sharply alone a wide front yesterday. Turnover was light. The Dow Jones industrial average eased 15.87 to 740.54 a new low for the year. The Standard Poor's 500-stock average dropped 1.76 to 76.73. also a new low382 words
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Article33 1974-08-15 8 Dow Jones dosing stock svsratas on the Nevr York Exchange yesterday: 90 IndustrUls 740.M (off UJT), SO transport 1M.13 (off 1.83), II ntUtttes ITiS (Off 0.71), Oft stocks 330.30 (off 4.73).33 words
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Article214 1974-08-15 8 Reuter Prices st 11.JO ajn. today on the Sydney Stock Exchange. Attrten smpinrlirt t Do Opts WMptmlSll AOD 01 OS All State nil 11 Amsd 01 nil Aurora Oft 10 Do Opts UDQUoted Aust Ant wiwpidsd Bamboo 03 06 Beach 31 nil sssyaTT 1Oevarland M SO Conns DO* 01Reuter - 214 words
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Article297 1974-08-15 8 Prices plunged on a wide front, sending the Tokyo Dow Jones average below the ***** leveL The morning session opened substantially lower reflecting falls on Wall Street for fourconsecutive days. The decision by Tokyo Electric Power to end political donations was also a factor which weakened the market Glamour297 words
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Article210 1974-08-15 8 Reuter Closing prices (In franc) on the Parts Stock Exchange yesterday: Paribaa 132.50 —1 Indochlne 170.50 +.10 N Fonder 106 IJO Prlntemps SIM +.45 COB 391.30 —.70 Bull 38J0 —.70 x Rcyal Dutch 140 —3 MlcheUn 301 —1 Thomson 106.00 —3.60 CPP 137.40 —JO Rhone 134 —JO AIR 371.00Reuter - 210 words
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Article, Illustration143 1974-08-15 8 Singapore's textile Industry recently received Its first thermo heat transfer printing machine which does away with the conventional oil heating transfer method. The machine VACUMAT model VZD6/17 manufactured by Herbert Kanneglesser of West Germany—has Just been installed at Besprlnt Company In Jalan Kayu. The machine has143 words
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TREND
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Article, Illustration990 1974-08-15 9 Wither «y Meed, mat sal taxes? asks MARY LEE I've Just been hit robbed. There wis no way I could have ducked or tried to avoid the confrontation. All I did was to go out and get a Job. I did. Now I have990 words
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Article, Illustration433 1974-08-15 9 ANGELA LOKE - r TALKING 1 I SHOPJ ANGELA LOKE The grass Is always greener on the other side, just like imported goods always appear to be "better" than locally made goods, even though they may cost several times more. Economics may override prejudices433 words
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Article, Illustration772 1974-08-15 9 M. L - M.L. Batik la one of the many things In life which has been swallowed up by production technology. Does It lose anything, being printed' by machines Instead of muscular labour? Probably not much that matters to Mr./ Miss Mrs. Average since the juggernaut of mass772 words
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316 1974-08-15 9 Melbourne Herald Deluxe coffins for budgies, marble headstones for horses, a "slumber room" for the family cat Canada's most unusual funeral home has them all. Just opened In Montreal, Pleau's Funeral Home for pete la doing big boalneaa Pierre Pleas, aMelbourne Herald - 316 words
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347 1974-08-15 9 Reuter Hone Kong, Thursday For the first time since Chairman Mao's "liberation" of China In 1949, Communist Party officials in Hong Kong are openly if unofficially supporting a Chinese Nationalist policy rawpalgn In the COlony. The ufrlooe. Wat, non-ldeokjgicsd crusade is "nsr oo tflrtymagastnes,Reuter - 347 words
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Advertisement173 1974-08-15 9 In traditional style... ,wT4 I *9 m 4 From England handmade interior sprung, deep button back traditional CHESTERFIELD suite. Covered in top quality leather upholstery. Of colours: dark green, light green, black, red, ox-bk>od, brown or London Tan. Three-piece suite $5,395.00. LATE NIGHT SHOPPING TONIGHT UNTIL 9.30 PM SPECIALISTS' SHOPPING173 words
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Article, Illustration347 1974-08-15 10 Heave, ho Upppp! The'man with the rippling muscles hoisted the barbells over his broad shoulders, and dropped them with a resounding crash. Visitors to Kreta Ayer community centre last night rubbed their eyes in disbelief. For wasn't that ex-Olympic star. TanPicture by NIK KASMANI - 347 words
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Article64 1974-08-15 10 London, Thursday Result* of Scottish LeaBe football matches it night: Albion Rovers Brechin Ctty 1; Arbroath 3 Dumbarton 3; Ayr United 3 Celtic 2; Berwick Rangers 2 Ralth Rovers 0; Clyde 2 Parttck Thistle 2; Clydebank 2 8t Mlrren 0; Cowdenbeath 0 Alloa Athletic 0; Dundee64 words
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Article390 1974-08-15 10 From BLUE PETER Ipoh, Thursday Most Welcome did a spectacular gallop here this morning. The Burgess Point five-year-old, with Rod Staples in the saddle, ran 3f In 35 1/5 on good going. Scarlet Baron went better than Carryanne (M.C. Lam) in a 3f trial In390 words
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Article221 1974-08-15 10 SATURDAY RACE ONE: 2.15 Class fi Div. 4 I'jF: Malaysian Royal,. West Aussie, Carryanne, Ches Nous, Molten Gold, High Chaparral, Generosity. RACE TWO: 2.45 Class 3 Div 6 6f: Swift Dragon, President's Vote, Scarlet Baron, Capt. Starlight, Storm Petrel. RACE THREE: 3.2* Class 3 Div 5 6F: The Secretary,221 words
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Article195 1974-08-15 10 Reuter Montreal, Thursday Jarcmir Dolezal of Czechoslovakia upset all prediction* by jetting the fastest time in qualifying for the amateur individual pursuit at the World cycling championships here yesterday. Dolezal, 21 riding In his first world championships, clocked 1:54.08 for the four-kilometre distance, over fiveReuter - 195 words
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Article1263 1974-08-15 10 Saturday CL *Dhr. 1 —6f Birthday Present 9 9.00 8 Major Step 3 111 1 Golden Way 4 8 04 7 Dum Dum 3 8.03 13 Ooldmorln 4 8.01 10 Katong Ocean II 4 8.00 3 Tom On 8 8.00 3 Predator 8 7.13 18 Shelford Road 81,263 words
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361 1974-08-15 10 The second round draw for the Singapore Open amateur golf championship at Buklt course tomorrow Ist tee. 12p.m. T. Mavanna (8), George Choa CHK); 12.07 —8< Brett (8). ICC. Choo (M). William To (HK); 12.14—K8. Lee (li), P.O. Salaysay (8). Engkun (I);361 words
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Article82 1974-08-15 10 Los Angeles, Thursday The United States and Bweden dominated the second race in the Finn Gold Cup world championship series here. Henry Sprague HI of Newport Beach, California, who finished first In the opening race and was then disqualified for crossing the starting line too soon, placed82 words
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Article, Illustration725 1974-08-15 11 NANCY KOH - Another lesson for our team By NANCY KOH Another match. Another lesson. That's how our national soccer team should treat tonight's game with Hong Kong's Happy Valley at the National Stadium (k i c k off 8 p.m.). Our new-look team, fresh from theirPicture by PHILLIP LIM - 725 words
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Article690 1974-08-15 11 C.K. YONG - MURE by C.K.YONG Businessman Peter Lew scored a blistering 4703 in a 24-game series to capture the qualifying rounds Masters at Orchard's System 460 over the weekend. With this fiery performance, the 24 year old left-handler gave notice of a possible strong challenge against foreign690 words
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Article307 1974-08-15 11 They're likely to leave for Teheran Reuter Tokyo, Thursday. A Chinese swimming team, who have been barred by Flna, the International amateur swimming association, are likely to leave China for Teheran around August 20 to take part in the seventh Asian Games, it was learnedReuter - 307 words
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Article383 1974-08-15 11 Toronto, Thursday Bill Brown of the United States upset third-seed-ed I lie Nastase of Romania 6-1, 6-1 in the Canadian Open tennis tournament last night. Nastase, who won this event in 1972, was flat from the opening serve and missed consistently with his overhead smashes and383 words
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Article47 1974-08-15 11 Melbourne, Thursday Australian squash players defeated Pakistanis last night In the semifinals of a World Open tournament here. World champion Geoff Hunt beat Hldayat Jahan 9-4, 9-4, 9-7 while last year's World amateur winner Cam Nancarrow defeated second-seeded Gogl Alauddln 9-7, 9-7, 4-9, 9-7.47 words
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Article154 1974-08-15 11 London. Thursday. Britons Tommy Horton and Brian Huggett equalled the course record of 64 at Fulford yesterday to share the lead after the first round of the £25,000 Benson and Hedges golf festival. But the pair were only a stroke ahead of their rivals on154 words
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245 1974-08-15 11 London, Thursday— Kent yesterday scrambled through to their third Gillette Cup cricket final by beating Somerset by three wickets at Canterbury. But they will have to wait until today to find out their final opponents as the other semi-final between Worcestershire and Lancashire was245 words
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Article32 1974-08-15 11 Reuter Jakarta Thursday Indonesia will send a team to take part in the International cycling competition In New Zealand In November, a spokesman of the Indonesian Cycling Federation said yesterday.Reuter - 32 words
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1148 1974-08-15 11 SHAY GLICK - By SHAY GLICK Los Angeles, Thursday —Lost two days In the desolate Sahara, with only a tin, of grapefruit for four men, Elliot Kaplan worried that his body would never be found and that It would be a pity to die1,148 words
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149 1974-08-15 11 London, Thursday— An International swimming team of four men and two women claimed a *orld record relay swim across the English Channel and back yesterday. Thomas He t z e 1 of Corpus Christl, Texas and his team called Hetzel's Texas Volunteers, crossed the channel149 words
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Article23 1974-08-15 11 Auckland. Thursday— The touring Fijian rugby side beat King Country 38-3 in the seventh match of their 12-match tour here yesterday.23 words
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Article69 1974-08-15 12 AH FOOK: The mass punishment of NJC students shows the t high standard of discipline demanded of them. However, it is debateable whether all should have been punished for the misbehaviour of a few? MEI LIN: I would have chosen to appeal to their logic and stress the69 words
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Article, Illustration74 1974-08-15 12 Susan Oh, 19, is a well-groomed girl, but it is no surprise when you learn that she is a hair-stylist. She finds her job challenging. "Like fashions, hair styles change regularly," she says, "and I have to keep up with the latest trends." Susan is the 10th contestantt movie fan. — Picture by PHILIP LIM. - 74 words
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Article161 1974-08-15 12 TODAY Is Thursday, Aug. IS, the 227th day of 1874 with 138 to follow. THE MOON Is between the last quarter and new phase. THE MOANING STARS are Mercury. Venus, Jupiter and Saturn. THE EVENING STAB is Mars. Those born on this date are under the sign of Leo.161 words
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Advertisement317 1974-08-15 12 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 the317 words
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Miscellaneous763 1974-08-15 12 RADIO 7TTT A t V 3.N OPENING ANNtItL followed by HOUSEv. WIVES' MATINEE—- The Detective: Part 1 (Sr. 2). 3.4# TIME FOB TWO (C) (r> A light musical programme. 3.55 GENERAL HOSPI- TAL— Daytime serial starring John Bernadlne as Dr. Steve Hardy and Emily McLaughan. Stories. Involving the staff, the763 words
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Miscellaneous1788 1974-08-15 12 THE DARING DOBERMANS: A sequel to The Doberman Gang, the adventure this time see* the dogs befriended by a trio of unemployed play-boy type youths and trained as In the first one for a robbery. Animals provided and trained by Frank Inn Inc. and supervised by the American Humane Association.1,788 words
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Miscellaneous510 1974-08-15 12 YOUR LUCKY STAR BORN today, you are a practical person who never leaps without first looking. Before making any move, every effort is made to predict the consequences good or bad that might result. Thus, surprises are almost nonexistent In your life in general. This does not mean, however, that510 words
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