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Title Section24 1974-08-21 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Wednesday evening, August 21, 1974 NO. 1108 Price 20 cents M.C. (P) 20/74 NE^PTION \r jAw SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY AUCUST 21, 197424 words
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Article, Illustration183 1974-08-21 1 Douglas Chan - Is it this girl? Bj Douglas Chan Is this the 11year old schoolgirl whose skeletal remains were found in the secondary Jungle at Old Upper Thomson Road yesterday? This is the question detectives are asking today. Her name is Sim Lay Wah. She was reported missing by her183 words
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328 1974-08-21 1 Bharathi Mohan - Third electronics firm lays off its workers due to world slump By Bharathi Mohan Another 350 electronics plant workers have been laid off due to "poor market conditions." This brings the total number of workers laid off from the electronics industry to 1800 in328 words
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Article, Illustration336 1974-08-21 1 Richard Lim - By Richard Lim For the past 20 years, millions of visitors both local and tourists have visited Singapore's famous Haw Par Villa or better known as the Tiger Balm Gardens in Pasir Pan Jang. But yesterday, it received a very special guest: Mr. KwokPicture by Ali Yusoff - 336 words
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Article85 1974-08-21 1 Share prices were narrowly mixed In duU trading on the Stock Exchange of Singapore this morning. BUSINESS DONE: City Development (4) 1.07. San Holdings (18) 0.71, (7) 0.71*. K, Merlin (3) 1.58, (6) 1.59. O.CH.C. (10) 5.85. P. Bank (1) 1.77. U.OH. (1) 3.08. Worldwide (2) 0.93.85 words
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Article24 1974-08-21 1 Washington, Wednesday The Senate Appropriations Committee called yesterday for a reduction of 25,000 US servicemen stationed overseas, preferably in Asia.24 words
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404 1974-08-21 1 Three rivers overflow banks UPI, Reuter Dacca, Wednesday The Brahamputra, Padma and Meghpa Rivers have again broken their bank.3 sending thousands of people fleeing from where they had found safety from the earlier floods, relief agencies reported. The new threat to life andUPI, Reuter - 404 words
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Article, Illustration118 1974-08-21 1 Manila, Wednesday The number of refugees in the worst floods in the Philippines Central Luzon region is nearing one million. The Red Cross said 71 people have died so far and about 928,121 are In need of immediate relief. Government estimates put losses to crops118 words
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Article57 1974-08-21 1 A gunman burst into the first floor site office of a construction company in Slgiap Road, held up two men and robbed them of $16,100 payroll money yesterday afternoon. Sub contractor, Mr. Low Woo Swee, 29, of the Wei Olap company was about to pay out the money57 words
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Advertisement57 1974-08-21 1 root ?iu IN YOUR AID NOW IF you have any contributions, you can direct them to the Council of Social Service at II Penan g Lane between 9.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. during weekdays for the next two weeks (Tel: *****2), or to the Muslim Missionary Society at 31 Loronf57 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous20 1974-08-21 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook for today from 1 pjn. to 6 pjn.—Cloudy with occasional light rain In the early afternoon.20 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article53 1974-08-21 2 All primary schools are to appoint an exSrlenced teacher to be e Primary Mathematics Co- or d lnator (PMC) of each school, the Ministry of Education has announced. His main duty Is to coordinate, through the school principal, the mathematics programme within the school and the professional area53 words
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Article, Illustration83 1974-08-21 2 This is the 20 cents poser that faced a traffic warden in Orchard Road over the weekend. Are the two-wheel hawker stalls entitled to the parking lots? If so, how is the 20 cents an hour ticket to be issued? After all, one of them is83 words
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Article205 1974-08-21 2 The Ministry of Education Is still considering the Singapore Teachers' Union proposal to be more liberal when granting Urgent Private Affairs (UPA) leave. Hie question of UPA leave has always been a sore point between teachers and principals. As it now sland, principals have the205 words
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305 1974-08-21 2 Sunny Wee - 'Owing hotels $20,000' claim ®y Sunny Wee Police are investigating the activities of a local travel agency which closed down after eight months of operations. This follows a report made by a leading hotel which could not trace the firm. It is understood that the305 words
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438 1974-08-21 2 Members told to wait for the recommendations The International Air Transport Association (LATA) has planned a $1.5 billion programme to reduce excessive noise produced by the less modern aircraft. The programme will Include modification of the older higher-level noise aircraft and438 words
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315 1974-08-21 2 Singapore manufacturers and dealers feel that the lifting of all restraints on imports of Malaysian hand made batik textiles into the United Btates will have very little effect on the trade here. They made this observation in the light of a new Malaysian-US textile315 words
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Article26 1974-08-21 2 The National Productivity Board will begin a grievance handling programme at its premises off Corporation Road on Sept. 2 between 8.45 ajn. and 11 ajn.26 words
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Article24 1974-08-21 2 The Department of Extra-mural Studies, University of Singapore, will start a 14-lecture course on the General Principles of Law on September 9.24 words
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Article28 1974-08-21 2 Professor Lim Kok Ann, president of the Singapore Chess Federation, will speak Qn "Learning Chess" at the Queens town Branch Library on Friday at 7.30 p.m.28 words
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Article29 1974-08-21 2 The Department of Extramural Studies, University of Singapore, will begin a 10-lecture course on the Fundamentals of Quality Control, on Sept. 2. For further details, ring *****6.29 words
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Article546 1974-08-21 2 FROM THE DOC HOUSE BY PG Last Sunday's Championship Show was the last of the Singapore Kennel Club's financial year and the next show to be staged at the Kallang Stadium will be on Dec. 15 when Mr. Harry Glover will be flying from England546 words
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Article343 1974-08-21 3 More than 50 youths below 16 Over 50 youths below the age of 16 have been detained for suspected gangland activities during the past three weeks. Police hare arrested about 300 people in the current anti-crime blitz. Of this nearly half are teenagers. Many of them343 words
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Article197 1974-08-21 3 The Housing and Development Board Is taking "stern action" against several tenants lor Illegally renting out their flats. They were found infringing the tenancy agreement following periodical checks conducted by the housing Inspectors, according to a Board spokesman. Subletting is permitted but under certain conditions and197 words
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Article30 1974-08-21 3 Mr. Toklchiro Uomoto, the Japanese Ambassador to Singapore, will open an exhibition of Japanese art and photography at the Conference Hall, Shenton Way, on Saturday at 2 p.m.30 words
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Article413 1974-08-21 3 Two teams set up Two research committees are studying scouting in Singapore with the ultimate aim of providing better facilities for more boys. The Chief Commissioner, Mr. Soh Teow Seng, said: "The* emphasis now is on scouting with boys, not for boys." This means413 words
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Article, Illustration109 1974-08-21 3 An orchid will be named after Mrs. Suharto, wife of President Suharto, when she visits the Botanic Gardens on Aug. 30. Together with her husband Mrs. Suharto will be In the Republic from Aug. 29 to 31 at the Invitation of the Singapore Government. The Indonesian President109 words
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214 1974-08-21 3 Secret society members are openly harassing newsvendors and car washers who refuse to pay protection money In the new Marine Parade housing estate. Police are Investigating a report by an elderly newsvendor who said he was assaulted by three men when he attempted to214 words
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162 1974-08-21 3 The consumer goods distribution centre for the Public Daily Rated Workers Union at Race Course Road is expected to be opened to their 15,000 members in two weeks time. A union spokesman said the distribution centre scheduled to start business a few162 words
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Article157 1974-08-21 3 A middle-aged woman Is believed to be responsible for pinching clothes from several blocks of flats In Toa Payoh Central. Residents have spotted her leaving the blocks with their neighbours' clothing recently. Bhe was seen carrying off dresses and trousers from the corridors of at least two blocks157 words
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Article, Illustration219 1974-08-21 3 Kaiser, the police Alsatian, was given a special assignment yesterday he had to Impress about 400 students. So obediently trotting behind the heels of his trainer, PC Tan Tiew Kwee, he proudly marched before the students behaving at his best. Keeping back his fierce look and angry snarlsPicture by Steven Lee - 219 words
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Advertisement7 1974-08-21 2 Dog Parlour Clippinq Bathing Tick-Washing Canine Necessities7 words
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Advertisement176 1974-08-21 3 Now-from KODAK Borderless KODACOLOR Enlargements All 5" x 5" (SS), 5" x 7" (SR), 8" x 8" (8S) and printed onto silk surface paper, your photographs 8" x 10" (8R) KODACOLOR Enlargements made from have a deep, rich, professional-looking finish. KODACOLOR negatives now come without borders. So Ask your photo176 words
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FOR YOUR PLEASURE AND BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration1092 1974-08-21 4 Violet Oon - Bank starts collection on big scale By Violet Oon "This is fantastic news for Singapore artists," said Thomas Yeo. "A shot in the arm for art in Singapore," said Anthony Poon. "It is so wonderful to feel at last that an organisation in this country1,092 words
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597 1974-08-21 4 JEAN LI - POPS «Y JEAN LI Mick Jagger has said it again! The Rolling Stones will continue rocking on, making them the longest lasting group. After more than a decade producing music, Jagger says he doe&nt feci the pressures of the business. "If you597 words
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Article, Illustration154 1974-08-21 4 Merc diary SIR Charles Moses, secretary general of the Asian Broadcasting Union, finds our zoo enchanting. Re expressed high regard for the open concept of the zoo. In Singapore on a stopover visit on his way back to Sydney from a meeting in Iran, sir154 words
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935 1974-08-21 4 Marlene Cimons - U.S. From Marlene Cimons Los Angeles Times One in every 650 babies born in the world has Down's syndrome, commonly known as Mongolism, and suffer the anguish they did in past years. More is known about Down's syndrome. There is a new testLos Angeles Times - 935 words
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686 1974-08-21 4 Jorge Rocha - ARGENTINA From Jorge Rocha Reuter Buy a packet of cigarettes in Argentina these days and you will likely get your change back in the form of matches, sweets or aspirins, whethere you need them or not. If you go into a grocery store youReuter - 686 words
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Article, Illustration633 1974-08-21 4 ART BUCHWALD - Mr. Bach wald feels his special piece (Where's the Button) which was written before President Nixon's r assignation might be misinterpreted and asks if it is at all possible to substitute this one. ART BUCHWALD Los Angeles Times One of Gerald Ford's first actsLos Angeles Times - 633 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous76 1974-08-21 4 1 (1) Don't Let The San Go Down On Me: Elton John. t (2) Judy Teen: Cockney Rebel. 3 (5) One Man Band: Leo Sayer. 4 (3) Bock Your Baby: George McCrae. 5 (7) Bicky Don't Lose That Number: Steely Dan. (4) Billy Don't Be A Hero: Bo Donaldson and76 words
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Miscellaneous173 1974-08-21 4 Chicago Died: Paper Lace. By Courtesy of Re diffusion. 11l 1 (9) When Will I See You Again: Three Degrees 2 (1) Rock Your Baby: George McCrae 3 (7) You Make Me Feel Brand New: Stylistics 4 (4) Born With A Smile On My Face: Stephanie De Sykes 5 (11)173 words
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WORLD NEWS
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461 1974-08-21 5 Family planning in focus UPI, Reuter Bucharest, Wednesday Calls to eliminate vulgar affluence" share the world's natural wealth highlighted the first working day of the World Population Conference here yesterday. India's Minister of Health and Family Planning, Dr. Karan Singh, spoke for mostUPI, Reuter - 461 words
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215 1974-08-21 5 Reuter Washington, Wednesday The Secretary of State Dr. Henry Kissinger said In Miami yesterday that America's principal alliances had overcome a period of strain, creating a firm base for what he described as a rendezvous with peace. He told a convention ofReuter - 215 words
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Article, Illustration396 1974-08-21 5 UPI, Reuter Washington, Wednesday Vice Presidential nominee Mr. Nelson Rockefeller yesterday pledged to do his best for the new Ford Administration, dedicated to restoring an honest government after the Watergate scandals. Mr. Rockefeller said he wanted President FOrd to stand forUPI, Reuter - 396 words
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Article132 1974-08-21 5 Reuter London, Wednesday.— Magistrates yesterday cracked down hard on hooligans who were arrested In the West England city of Bristol on Monday night during Britain's worst-ever soccer violence. One 18-year-old was fined £100 ($580) for joining in an obscene chant, two other teen- agers were sent toReuter - 132 words
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187 1974-08-21 5 United Press International Jakarta, Wednesday Indonesia will host a seminar on defence problems for Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) this year In Jakarta, Foreign Ministry officials said. But Secretary of State, Mr. Sudharmono, denied reports that Indonesia was moving to set upUnited Press International - 187 words
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Article38 1974-08-21 5 United Press International Bangkok. Wednesday— A riot alter a soccer match between two rival colleges resulted in one student being shot to death and eight others wounded at Tak. 384 kms (240 miles) north of here.United Press International - 38 words
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274 1974-08-21 5 Reuter Saigon, Wednesday The Saigon Government faces the grow ing possibility that a third town in two weeks has been lost to a communist military campaigp in South Vietnam's northern and central provinces. Radio contact was lost early yesterday with militiamenReuter - 274 words
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215 1974-08-21 5 United Press International Nicosia, Wednesday The fatal shooting of U.S. ambassador, Mr. Rodger Davies, in the American Embassy in Cyprus appeared to be a deliberate assassination, diplomatic sources said yesterday. The cyprlot government said arrest warrants had been Issued for three Greek CypriotsUnited Press International - 215 words
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Article62 1974-08-21 5 Reuter New York, Wednesday Pakistan yesterday called for South Asia to be declared an atom-free zone, "to ensure against the proliferation of nuclear weapons." Acting Just three months after India exploded an underground nuclear device, Pakistani Foreign Secretary Agha Shahl asked for the proposal to be addedReuter - 62 words
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Miscellaneous314 1974-08-21 5 NEW NATION CROSSWORD ers: Abbr. 9 Student 10 Divulge 11 Type of power: Abbr 12 Mountain gap In the Southwest 13 Breathe: Abbr. 19 Occurring every eight days 22 Sadat's predecessor 24 Projecting edge 25 Years: Sp. 20 Loads: Coiloq. 27 Sausage: Ger. 28 Speak pompously 29 Addition to a314 words
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OPINION
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Article443 1974-08-21 6 Mr. Nelson Rockefeller, one of the most well-known and wealthiest Americans, has arrived. After two unsuccessful bids for the Presidency in 1964 and 1968, and after being bypassed by President Nixon as Agnew's replacement last year, the former governor of New York has443 words
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Article219 1974-08-21 6 'WHISPERS' by ISPY The clash of Japanese and Malaysian cultures during the war, suggested a diplomat at lunch the other day, should make the basis of an interesting book. And, to start the ball rolling he told his guests this tale. "Unused to the vegeta~ tlon or219 words
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Article, Illustration1185 1974-08-21 6 Dick Wilson - Dick Wilson's column has been held ap In the ■s 11, m Instead of his rtgahr column we are running an article by Thomas OToole of the Washington Post Thomas OToole warns that although the oil shortage has been eradicated and the world currently1,185 words
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Article392 1974-08-21 6 (voice OF THE PRESSJ What other newpapers are saying: HOW TO ADMINISTER THE BIGHT REMEDY At a National Day celebration at Nee Soon a few days ago, Mr. Ong 800 Chuan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, criticised the attitude of some teachers who392 words
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Article, Illustration933 1974-08-21 6 Robert J. Donovan - By Robert J. Donovan Los Angeles Times Under standably, writers and commentators have been drawing a comparison between Gerald R. Ford and Harry S. Truman because of certain similarities in their background, character and sudden accession to the White House from the Vice Presidency.Los Angeles Times - 933 words
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Letters
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Article254 1974-08-21 6 As a humble citizen of Singapore, may I respectfully suggest the following points to fight the monster "inflation" that is prowling In Singapore. First ana foremost, it should be started by the "individual" with selfdenial, self-control, and self-discipline. Second by the private and public sectors in Singapore.254 words
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Article88 1974-08-21 6 KACY TAN - KACY TAN I wish to refer to the report Principals have Power to Punish: Ministry, ((NN, 15.8.74). In this report, an Education Ministry official was commenting on investigations of an incident which took place at the National Junior College. The same official was quoted: "From Press88 words
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Article, Illustration187 1974-08-21 6 We refer to Miss Teresa Ool's report on the move to revise the Singapore* Women's Charter, (NN, 5.6.74). We are very glad that at last, someone has pointed out that "The Women's Charter Is cer- talnly not perfect, and a strong case can be made for some187 words
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Article94 1974-08-21 6 V.L.C. DE ZILVA - V.L.C. DE ZILVA I am happy to note the comments and suggestions on blood donation made by Clement Wong which appeared In New Nation on August 16 and I fully support his views. I would like to add one item to his suggestions for consideration: That a94 words
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Article58 1974-08-21 6 YAP KIM SENG - YAP KIM SENG Public Relation* Officer, Ministry of the Environment, Singapore, J. Your correspondent Enthusiastic Reader (NN, 5.8.74) mentioned about unbearable stench along Kirk Road, We believe your correspondent was referring to Koek Road, a popular eating place. Action has been taken to clear a choke which58 words
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Article65 1974-08-21 6 FRANCIS HAN JIT KWANG - FRANCIS HAN JIT KWANG I, Francis J. K. Han, chairman of Rochore Community Centre Youth Sub-committee and my committee members wish to than* Mr. Ahmad Jaffar of E.T.S., Mr. Yeow of the Education Department and Mr. Morris Stephen of the Public Utilities Board's musical group for65 words
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Article147 1974-08-21 6 The Ten Commandments was a good movie; so was Samson and Delilah. These are old Hollywood "greats" which I am sure many movie-goers did not miss when they were reshown here recently. They provided a real breather to all those Westerns, kung-fu, gunslinging and car-chase stuff that147 words
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Article126 1974-08-21 6 Three cars full of friends went to see a friend who was flying off to Iran on flight 5N272 at 10.45 p.m. By the time we returned to our cars, It was approximately 11 o'clock. We were informed by the car park attendant that his duties126 words
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Advertisement283 1974-08-21 6 T, i m S Enhance beauty of your hands At S.P.H. de Silva, we have a large selection of valuable Diamond Rings set with Sapphires, Rubies, Jades and Emeralds. Set in different attractive designs, the rings are made .to enhance the beauty of your hands. Come and see our exquisite283 words
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Miscellaneous21 1974-08-21 6 *yt <>** MT' p|: §£i. rWTT:W^. IUSI IP 1 alp -jff-, $»BmS jgzMm 111 H 5 i <•• "Pj&jpi IP P PCS-5 ..-T21 words
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SPECIAL FEATURE Rial Part 6MP LE6H4DS
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Article, Illustration613 1974-08-21 7 Despite two defeats in his career, many still think he is the greatest boxer of the century If All can beat George Foreman next month, he would have laid a strong claim to being the greatest boxer of the century. But All has no doubts about his own greatness613 words
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Article, Illustration714 1974-08-21 7 An incredible one-man display at the Olympics... The title of greatest sportsman of the century can perhaps belong to no one. For so many talented athletes have in the years gone by excelled in so many ways that a rough count will see at least a dozen strong claims714 words
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Article641 1974-08-21 7 Double grand slam in tennis Rod Laver Joined the ranks of the tennis professionals Ken Rose wall, Pancho Gonzales and Lew Hoad after creating history. He was the only other player to have achieved the grand slam winning the French, American, Australian and Wimbledon titles in one year besides641 words
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EDUCATIONAL BROADSHEET
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Article, Illustration3647 1974-08-21 8 Part One of a three-part series Shakespeare play with a touch of romance, intrigue and tragedy Othello is one of Shakespeare's more popular plays. A Moor who has gained distinction in the field of war wins the hand of fair Desdemona but the marriage turns awry, thanks largely to3,647 words
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FINANCE AND TREND
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480 1974-08-21 9 Reuter New York, Wednesday Share prices recovered strongly from 16-year depths on the London Stock Exchange yesterday, but sterling was again weaker. The stock market regained some much-need-ed buoyancy to erase all of its big losses on Monday when the Financial TimesReuter - 480 words
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Article, Illustration227 1974-08-21 9 The Straits Times Industrial Index of St counters hit its lowest point yet tor the past 2} years when it toached 2*9.63 yesterday. This was 1,17 point off the previous low recorded two weeks ago and was 1.41 points down on Monday's close. The openinf was cha- racterised227 words
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Article62 1974-08-21 9 Reuter Washington, Wednesday President Ford supports movies to reImpose an embargo on Imports of Rhodesi&n chrome to the United States, the White House said yesterday. Presidential spokesman Jerald terHorst gave Mr. Ford's view in response to questions about proposed legislation which would again place the UnitedReuter - 62 words
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Article245 1974-08-21 9 Local assemblers of transistor radios have complained that their sales have been adversely affected by export restrictions to EEC countries set by the Government last April. One firm, for instance, expects a 30 per cent drop in sale this year. It exported just over a245 words
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OVERSEAS STOCK EXCHANGE PRICES
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Article410 1974-08-21 9 New York, Wednesday The stock market yesterday broke an eight-day losing streak as prices finished slightly higher In moderate trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 5.01 to 726.85, after climbing more than 9 points In the first hour of trading and410 words
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Article289 1974-08-21 9 In moderately active trading the market continued to dip on ft wide front, psychologically af» fcoted by the continuous decline m the New Ton market in the last eight days. In the morning session, persistent selective buying pushed sugar producing companies upward due to their stable business performances and289 words
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Article35 1974-08-21 9 Dow Jones closing stock averages on New Yon Stock Exchange yesterday: 30 Industrials 736.85 (up S. 01), 30 transport 150.34 (up 0 46). 15 utilities 66.14 (off 0.07), 65 stocks 331.0S (up 1.08).35 words
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Article228 1974-08-21 9 Closing prices at 11.30 a m (Australian time) today: Aberleen susp. Do outs susp. AOD 05 06 Allstate 08 11 Ammad 01 02 Aurora nil 09 Do opts unq. Aust Ant susp. Bamboo 03 05 Beach 31 22 Bounty susp. Bridge 09 12 Cleveland 25 28 Cosmos 00 i228 words
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Article193 1974-08-21 9 Closing prices on the Put* Bourse yesterday: Paribus 128.60— .40 Indochlne 166 —4.40 Ponder Ml JO —2.80 Prlntemps MM —JO CQE 284 —6 Bull 37 JO 80 Royal Dutch 134 unch. Mlchelln 770 —6 Thomson 156 JO —6.30 CPP 116.50 —4.60 Rhone 132 JO —1.30 Air 264JO —2.70 B8N193 words
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Article81 1974-08-21 9 This service Is from the Union Bank of Swltaerland. Closing prices (In Swiss francs) on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday: UBS 3785 —35 SBC 505 1 Credit Suisse 3470 —35 Swissair B. •*88 3 Swiss Relnsur. 1930 —30 Wlnterthur B. 1480 —10 Zurich Insur. 5850 Juvena B. Nestle B.81 words
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408 1974-08-21 9 United Press International New York, Wednesday. —The expected boom In soy bean textured proteins food products hasn't quite materialised. But a few manufacturers have done well. The sales c.f chopped meat with soy flour additives and other textured soy products toUnited Press International - 408 words
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Article, Illustration880 1974-08-21 9 TRISH SHEPPARD - TRISH SHEPPARD It has finally happened and I took great pleasure in saying "I told you so." That's the only pleasure to be had from the news that from Jan. 1 next year, migrants or visitors from Britain will need visas to enter Australia. When Prime880 words
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412 1974-08-21 9 Melbourne Herald New York, Wednesday From now on we are going to see more Samantha Spades and Phillppa Marlowes fighting the forces of evil in detective novels. The word from the big New York publishing houses la that readership is dwindling for mystery writersMelbourne Herald - 412 words
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Article202 1974-08-21 9 L. L - L.L. Prawns are a rare dish on the dining table these days, since they command fairly luxurious prices. While they are an excellent source of protein as well as calcium, phosphorus, lrc.n and iodine, prawns do have a high percentage of wastage. However, they202 words
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Article, Illustration126 1974-08-21 9 So what if minis are out of fashion? There are other ways of showing off a good pair of legs. Slits may once have been exclusive to cheongsam a la Suzie Wong but they were wiped out by trendy Western clothes striding in tough jeans or chicPicture: SULAIMAN ISMAIL - 126 words
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SPORTS
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Article484 1974-08-21 10 Kuala liompin also impresses From BLUE PETER Ipoh, Wednesday Trainer Buang Abu Bakar's Gold Vase hope Kemosabe did a splendid workout here this morning. Dennis McClune kept Kemosabe on the bit all the way over 3f in 39 1/5. Rain fell yesterday and took the sting484 words
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Article, Illustration615 1974-08-21 10 LIM KEE CHAN - By LIM KEE CHAN Singapore face an uphill task in their bid to recapture the Putra Cup symbol of the South-East Asia golf supremacy at the 6645-yard par-71 Bukit Course today to Saturday. The Republican won the Cup when they first hosted615 words
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Article33 1974-08-21 10 New York, Wednesday —The wedding of Wimbledon tennis champions Christ Evert and Jammy Conors will be held at St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church here on November 8. the family said on Sunday.33 words
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164 1974-08-21 10 Reuter New York. Wednesday Dave Stockton has moved into fifth place in the money-winners list after his victory in the Greater Hartford Open golf tournament at the weekend, the United States PGA players division reported yesterday. Stockton, outside the top ten before the event,Reuter - 164 words
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Article46 1974-08-21 10 London, Wednesday English League soccer results: Division 1 Arsenal 0 Ipswich 1; Birmingham 3 Leicester 4; Everton 2 Stoke 1; Middlesbrough 0 Carlisle 2; Wolverhampton 0 Liverpool 0. Division 2 Blackpool 0 Orient 0; Hull 1 Aston Villa 1; Notts County 1 Fulham 1.46 words
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Article139 1974-08-21 10 London, Wednesday French Filly Dahlia, top money-winner of all time In European racing, cruised effortlessly to victory in the Benson and Hedges Gold Cup on the opening day of the Important York race meeting yesterday. American Nelson Bunker Hunt's French-train-ed four-year-old, ridden by Lester Piggott,139 words
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237 1974-08-21 10 Reuter London, Wednesday— Lancashire had the bonus of an "extra" wicket when play reopened against the Pakistani cricketers at old Trafford yesterday. Bernard Reidy, believed to have been caught at slip off the final delivery on Monday night, was reErieved when Sarfraz awazReuter - 237 words
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Article62 1974-08-21 10 Sydney, Wednesday— Australian midfleld player Ray Baartz. partially paralysed when struck on the neck during last April's game against Uruguay, yesterday announced his retirement from soccer. Baartz, 27. missed the World Cup finals In West Germany because of the Injury. He has now recovered but a specialist62 words
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323 1974-08-21 11 JEFFREY LOW - By JEFFREY LOW National Olympic Council president Mr. E.W. Barker last night bade farewell tp our Teheran bound Asian Games team and expressed hope that they could bring home a few medals. "All I ask Is that you do your best, and323 words
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762 1974-08-21 11 Reuter Teheran Wednesday China yesterday reluctantly agreed to conform with Fina's ban on their swimmers taking part in the Asian Games here. China are not affiliated to Fina and the world federation's executive committee ruled earlier this month that In accordance with their banReuter - 762 words
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Article185 1974-08-21 11 The Asian Badminton Confederation will consider China's application for membership at an extraordinary meeting in Teheran on August 31. The request for the extraordinary meeting was made by four mem-ber-nations: Hong Kong. Malaysia, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The meeting will be attended by the 17185 words
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Article60 1974-08-21 11 New York, Wednesday. American league baseball results: National League Los Angeles 8 Chicago 7; Houston 2 New York 1; Atlanta 11 St. Louis 8; San Francisco 5 Pittsburgh S; Cincinnati 15 Philadelphia 2; Montreal 7 San Diego American League Minnesota 8 New York 2; Boston 860 words
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Article117 1974-08-21 11 Reuter New Delhi, Wednesday The Indian Cricket Board of Control yesterday set up a three-man committee to look Into "every aspect" of the Indian team's tour of England this year when they lost all 'three Test matches. The findings will eventually go to theReuter - 117 words
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Article876 1974-08-21 11 C.K. YONG - By C.K. YONG Twenty-flve recordbreaking performances highlighted the McNair District primary schools' swimming championships at Toa Payoh yesterday. And the top honours of the day went to Fong Kai Yew in the Boys "A" Division, who broke two national primary schools' records. Kai Yew.876 words
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Article353 1974-08-21 11 Reuter Vienna, Wednesday. Andras Hargltay, a 17year old Hungarian, snatched the world record breaking glamour from the East Germans in the third day's competition at the European swimming championships here yesterday. But Hargltay. whose parents are both Olympic gold medalists, would be the first to agree thatReuter - 353 words
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Article34 1974-08-21 11 I Madrid, Wednesday— West German World Cup mldfleld star Paul Breltner has signed for Spanish soccer club Real Madrid at an estimated transfer fee of over <0 million pesetas ($2,250,000).34 words
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Article, Illustration310 1974-08-21 11 Excitement filled Jackie's Bowl System 460 yesterday when the 10th Singapore International bowling championships entered its fifth day, reports C.K. TONG. Australian Alan Leslie Lehner made no secret of bis ambition to qualify for the Masters flnl round, leading the field with 1303 plnfalls.Picture by STEVEN LEE - 310 words
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Article318 1974-08-21 11 Sonny Yap - r" Y HI ARTS by Sonny Yap It was only a matter of time before somebody thought of it: Combining karte and taekwon-do. The man with the ingenius Idea is Mr. Goh Cheh Thong who holds a fourth dan blackbelt In karate and a second318 words
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Article56 1974-08-21 11 Adelaide, Wednesday.— Gogi Alauddin of Pakistan, ranked No. 2 In the world, scored a 9-4, 7-9, 9-0, 9-6 first round victory over South Australian Len Atkins in the Australian open squash championships here last night. In the men's professional section, Cam Nancarrow of New South Wales overwhelmed West56 words
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104 1974-08-21 11 Rome, Wednesday The Italian Tennis Federation will provide their reasons for wanting to play their Davis Cup semi-final against South Africa on neutral ground immediately after a meeting tomorrow, the president. Giorgio Neri, said yesterday. He was commenting on a statement in London by104 words
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Article71 1974-08-21 12 AH FOOK: Pakistan's relief aid to Bangladesh is a good gesture at a time of national crisis in Dacca. The Sheikh should seize this opportunity to heal the wounds of war between the two countries. MEI LIN: A friend in need is a friend Indeed. The flood shows71 words
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Article, Illustration82 1974-08-21 12 Like her colleagues, Sally Leok, 21, has been hit by the current ice-skating craze in Singapore. You can see her happily skating at the Jurong ice rink every weekend. "It's great fun to go on ice it's such a novel feeling," she says, "something whichplays tennis. — Picture by JERRY SEH. - 82 words
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Article157 1974-08-21 12 TODAY is Wednesday, Aug. 21, the 233rd day of 1974 with 132 to follow. THE MOON is approaching Its first quarter. THE MORNING STARS are Mercury. Venus, Jupiter and Saturn. THE EVENING STAR is Mars. Those born on this date are under the sign of Lea Britain's Princess Margaret157 words
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Miscellaneous765 1974-08-21 12 3.M OPENINGS ANNCTS followed by LENSA KELUARGA (M) A magazine series. 1JU DIARY OP EVENTS 340 LOVE IS A MANY 8PLENDOURED THING Daytime serial on the trials and tribulations of three families In San FTandscc 3.50 PEBSEMBAHAN KU (M) (r) A light musical programme featuring 8. Ahmad. 4.10 GENERAL HOSPITAL765 words
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Miscellaneous1060 1974-08-21 12 BIRTHDAY BORN today, you possess an excellent memory. Indeed, so outstanding is this particular characteristic that you will probably find It wise to choose your career, your hobbles, and anything else that Is to take up a great deal of your time from among those possibilities wnlch require great powers1,060 words
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Miscellaneous757 1974-08-21 12 AT THE CINEMA THE DARING DOBERMANS: A sequel to The Doberm&n 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 the757 words
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Miscellaneous386 1974-08-21 12 WHAT'S ON The Minister for the Environment and MP for Calrnhlll, Mr. Llm Kim San. will officiate at A SATAT PARTY CUMCULTURAL NIGHT at Calrnhlll Community Centre at 8 p.m. The Parliamentary Secretary of Culture and vice-president of the Singapore National Olympics Council. Haji Sha'ari Tadin, will speak on OLYMPISM386 words
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