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Title Section22 1974-08-26 1 NEW NATION SINGAPORE Monday evening, August 26, 1974 No. 1112 Price 20 cents M.C. (P) 20/74 NEWmTION SINGAPORE, MONDAY AUGUST 26, 197422 words
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Article, Illustration389 1974-08-26 1 Bharathi Mohan - Police breakthrough in skeleton probe By Bharathi Mohan A business card found in the bushes near the skeleton of schoolgirl. Sim Lay Wah, 11. last week led to the arrest of a man now helping police in their investigations. Following389 words
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128 1974-08-26 1 Three men hijacked a young couple's car after forcing them out at gunpoint at the East Coast reclaimed land ofi Nallur Road last night. About 30 minutes later the Morris 1300 OT was found abandoned Hkms (about one mile) away. Police are now128 words
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Article23 1974-08-26 1 More than $6000 worth of goods were destroyed by foam from fire sprinklers at the Katong Shopping Complex over the weekend.23 words
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Article, Illustration898 1974-08-26 1 Results show Chinese want stability in country MALAYSIAN ELECTIONS Kuala Lumpur, Monday The non-M a 1 a y wings of the victorious National Front are expected to have a big voice in TunRazak's new Cabinet because of their898 words
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Article74 1974-08-26 1 United Press International London, Monday Police yesterday charged a 14-year-old boy with the murder of another teenager during a soccer match last Saturday afternoon. It was the worst Incident in the two-week-old soccer season, already marked by much violence. Ten people were arrested last Saturday at aUnited Press International - 74 words
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Article54 1974-08-26 1 Reuter New Delhi, Monday At least 15 railwaymen were killed on Saturday when four goods wagons broke loose and rolled into a relief train carrying workers in northern Inritfr The Rail Ministry said seven others were inlured, in the accident near the coal town of ChanReuter - 54 words
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Article460 1974-08-26 1 Warring leaders to meet with Waldheim to discuss 'daily problems' Reuter UPI Nicosia, Monday Leaders of warring Greek and Turkish communities will meet today for the first time since Turkey invaded Cyprus on July 20. the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation said last night The Greek Cyprlot radioReuter; UPI - 460 words
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Article87 1974-08-26 1 Share prices were barely steady when the Stock Exchange of Singapore opened this morning. Trading was very quiet. BUSINESS DONE: City (1) 1.10. San Holdings (3) 0.73. F. Merlin (90) 1.61, (20) 1.59, (21) 1.60. U. 0.8. (7) 3.08. S. Darby (7) 2.56, (5) 2.57, (2 2.58.87 words
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Article10 1974-08-26 1 Police reported 101 accidents yesterday. Seven were serious.10 words
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Article191 1974-08-26 1 A sterling silver platter worth $1600, designed by Georg Jensen, the famous Danish silversmith. This is what New Nation is offering to the winner of the Open Section in the second annual short story contest this year. Entries will be divided into two sections: t For all191 words
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Miscellaneous15 1974-08-26 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook for today from 1 p.m. to 6 pjn —Cloudy, no rain.15 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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136 1974-08-26 2 Hie Government recently deckled to relax the severity of Its more to ask pic farmers Ir. the Urn Chu Kang and Chua Chu Kang areas to quit the area In 18 months to prevent pollution of the Kranjl Reservoir. Farmers may continue to136 words
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228 1974-08-26 2 Only seven instructors, he says A Member of Parliament has described Singapore's latest sport ice-skating a "very dangerous thing.". Speaking at the National Day closing celebration in Kim Seng Community Centre on Saturday, Dr. Ong Leong Boon, MP for Kim Seng, said 30228 words
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Article, Illustration262 1974-08-26 2 Housewife Cik Fatimah blnte Kadir got more than she bargained for when she agreed to baby sit for a friend 14 months ago For that was the last she saw of her friend and the baby sitting session turned out to be a full-time affair.262 words
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Article488 1974-08-26 2 First-time gains in the capital MALAYSIAN ELECTIONS Kuala Lumpur, Monday The electorate in the Federal Capital, who, by tradition vote for the opposition, came out agalp in their favour, but the National Front government managed to gain a foothold there this time. Of the five parliamentary488 words
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Article, Illustration133 1974-08-26 2 While Singaporeans have been sending more material contributions to help the Bangladesh flood victims, this touching message was received from an anonymous sympathiser. It was enclosed In rectangular silver frame about four Inches by two Inches In size. Meanwhile, volunteers have started packing and sorting out133 words
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121 1974-08-26 2 Kuala Lumpur, Monday Polling: day was a total disaster for Malacca Partal Soslalis candlate Mr. Low Kye Chye who fought for the Malacca state seat of Pringglt. For fire razed his furniture shop In the city as he was watching the counting of121 words
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Article18 1974-08-26 2 Mr. Tee Chong Jock has been appointed Commissioner or National Registration, according to the latest government gazette.18 words
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290 1974-08-26 2 Douglas Chan - Sembawang racket By Douglas Chan Several prostitutes from Peninsular Malaysia, banned from entering Singapore under the Immigration Act two years ago, are slipping into the island again. They are believed to be working for a syndicate headed by a "businessman" with four henchmen. These290 words
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Article20 1974-08-26 2 Monk's Hill Secondary School will hold its eighth annual speech and prize-giving day on Wednesday at 10 a.m.20 words
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Article306 1974-08-26 2 Kuala Lumpur, Monday. Besides the solidity of the National Front victory, the other significant feature of the Malaysian general election was the poor turnout on Polling Day on Saturday in Peninsular Malaysia. According to initial figures released by the Election Commission, only 64.5 per306 words
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284 1974-08-26 3 Bharathi Mohan - Cheats five families of $6000 By Bharathi Mohan A confidence trickster, claiming to be a fortune-teller and a doctor, has cheated at least five families in Sembawang of over $6000 over the past month. One victim, who was cheated of $600, has made284 words
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141 1974-08-26 3 The Singapore Amateur Sepaktakraw Association will hold a month-long Mini Exposition to raise funds for its proposed club house which Is estimated to cost $100,000. The site for the exposition is at the Queensway and Commonwealth Avenue junction. The exposition, to be held from141 words
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Article30 1974-08-26 3 The Young People's Service of Toa Payoh branch library will hold a talk in Mandarin on "Choosing Your Career" at its lecture hall on Friday at 3 pan.30 words
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230 1974-08-26 3 Housewives and working mothers will find it easier to employ domestic help with the retrenchment of several women production workers. Most of these unskilled and semi-skilled workers are looking for jobs as domestic help and salesgirls because of the difficulty In getting factory230 words
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Article264 1974-08-26 3 A proposal for training fellowships worth $692,00Q for Singapore will be made at the coming annual meeting of the World Health Organisation's (WHO) regional governing body in Lumpur This was revealed by Mr. Jose C. Abcede, the public Information officer for WHO'S regional office. Mr. Abcede264 words
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Article59 1974-08-26 3 The Goodwood Park Hotel has called off Its Indonesian Weekend earlier scheduled to be held from Friday to Sunday. Reason: The Indr.ne sian band, the De Hand's, decided not to come here for the occasion because it will require them to cut their hair. The programme was59 words
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Article30 1974-08-26 3 The US Trade Centre in Yen San Building will hold an exhibition on Electronic Industry Components, Production and Test Equipment from Sept. 24 to 27 by 15 American manufacturers.30 words
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Article, Illustration169 1974-08-26 3 Nurses at the St. Andrew's Mission Hospital have a hard time keeping their young patients in bed. This is because students of the Baharuddln Vocational Institute recently gave the hospital a toy train they made. The train Is such a hit169 words
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165 1974-08-26 3 Police are investigating a shooting incident in which a CISCO guard is alleged to have fired four times during a commotion at t.be OO building in Upper Cross Street three days ago. The guard has made a report and the case is being investigated by165 words
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Miscellaneous279 1974-08-26 3 NEW NATION CROSSWORD 3 11 Hollow 12 Irritable 14 Perceived by sight, healing, etc. 15 Plants of a region 20 Bears 23 Sequence 24 Silly 25 City In Nlmrod's kingdom 26 Participate (with "in") 27 Hot beverage 30 Play a banjo 31 Tenant's paper 32 Guest of rhyme 34 One279 words
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FOR YOUR PLEASURE
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Article, Illustration575 1974-08-26 4 Jennifer Schoon - By Jennifer Schoon LINDA Beckerman adores children (and behaves like ope In their company), looks more like a teenager and has a mature, rich voice when singing. And if that isnt enough to throw a person off balance, T .Inria, who is English, can575 words
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Article, Illustration548 1974-08-26 4 Barriers, champion boxers control crowds Reuter A year after his mysterious death in Hong Kong, kung-fu superstar Bruce Lee has suddenly emerged as a top box office hit in Paris cinemas. Queues up to 180 metres long stretch out alongReuter - 548 words
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Article216 1974-08-26 4 Jennifer's diary A CHORAL speaking programme of Saya poems and stories will be presented by the girls of Katong Convent at the Cultural Centre on Friday at 8 p.m. The performance is part of the Festival of Books which will be held at the216 words
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Article, Illustration495 1974-08-26 4 He goes round the world chatting to people and getting their voices and conversations on tape. And last week Mr. Selwyn Toogood, a well- known personality on television and radio lp both New Zealand and Australia, was In Singapore. And when I met Mr. Toogood495 words
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Article, Illustration202 1974-08-26 4 Singapore can expect an increasing number of Japanese tourists to come here this year as part of their annual vacation abroad. This is the view of Mr. Richard Blair, editor of the Far East Traveller which has a wide circulation in the Far East and202 words
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Article77 1974-08-26 4 D. J - D.J. Eight geese are guarding a British Army camp after two terrorist bombs destroyed a barracks complex at Strensall, near York. Thirty-five Midlers sleeping only a few yards away escaped unharmed. The geese, an officer said, make a o ea r ul bonking sound at the slightest77 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article411 1974-08-26 5 Bid to retake Viet-held posts UPI Reuter Saigon, Monday Government troops have come under heavy shelling in their push to secure narrow valleys pear South Vietnam's north-central coast, military sources said. The Saigon Command said over 1000 rounds were fired at government Infantrymen south ofUPI; Reuter - 411 words
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Article67 1974-08-26 5 Reuter New York, Monday A Llberlan oil tanker which went aground near the entrance to New York harbour yesterday began unloading its cargo of more than 18 million gallons of heavy grade ship fuel in an effort to refloat Itself. A coast guard spokesman said the fuelReuter - 67 words
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168 1974-08-26 5 United Press International Sydney, Monday Australia and New Zealand said France exploded another nuclear bomb ip the air over the Pacific yesterday, believed to be the sixth or seventh atmospheric nuclear explosion in little over two months. As with previous tests, the French GovernmentUnited Press International - 168 words
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Article289 1974-08-26 5 'It is the people's property* Reuter Addis Ababa, Monday The Ethiopian Armed Forces Commi 11 e e announced yesterday that Emperor Haile Selassie's residence, The Jubilee Palace, had been nationalised and now belonged to the people. A special radio broadcast announced that as the PalaceReuter - 289 words
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Article, Illustration241 1974-08-26 5 United Press International Seoul, Monday AntiJapanese demonstrations spread through South Korea yesterday in protest against a "lukewarm" Japanese attitude towards the Aug. 15 assassination attempt on President Park Chunghee. Police said about 2000 people took part In demonstrations staged in Provincial areas such asUnited Press International - 241 words
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Article23 1974-08-26 5 Reuter London, Monday—Two people died yesterday when their light alrcraft crashed while taking off from Biggin Hill airfield in south England.Reuter - 23 words
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281 1974-08-26 5 Reuter Bucharest, Monday Delegates worked against the clock yesterday to complete the world population manifesto that will be Issued at the end of the United Nations Population Conference this week. Dressed In sport shirts and casual clothes, they met Informally for threeReuter - 281 words
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Article155 1974-08-26 5 Reuter Tokyo, Monday. Japan 1 first nuclearpowered vessel, the the Mutsu, sailed out of her home port for the first sea tests today after a plcketllne at sea held up her departure for 16 hours. Fishermen, protesting that the vessel could contaminate the seaReuter - 155 words
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Article, Illustration72 1974-08-26 5 The Golden Hinde, the authentic 102foot replica of the first ship to sail around the world, fires a salute from its cannon as it passes the London's Tower Bridge. The ship, berthed near the Tower of London, will start its 20,800 km (13,000mile) voyage to SanUPI picture - 72 words
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Article382 1974-08-26 5 United Press International Caracas, Monday After 2 J months of debate, the third UN Sea Law Conference ends this week, deadlocked between rich and poor on four key issues on which agreement is needed for a new sea treaty. The 1500 delegates from 148 nations areUnited Press International - 382 words
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Article42 1974-08-26 5 United Press International New York, Monday A spectacular early morning fire roared through Berkeley Springs town early yesterday, killing at least four people and injuring about a dozen others. Fire officials said about nine people were missing and feared dead.United Press International - 42 words
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304 1974-08-26 5 Egypt alerts army UPI Reuter Damascus, Monday The Syrian Government radio yesterday charged that the Israeli call-up of army reservists was part of preparations to launch a new "aggression" against the Arabs. The newspaper A 1 Baath, which speaks for the leadership ofUPI; Reuter - 304 words
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Article28 1974-08-26 5 Reuter Paris Monday A 21-year-old railway employee has confessed to starting four fires which burnt out several train carriages at Austerlitz station here in recent weeks.Reuter - 28 words
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OPINION
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Article449 1974-08-26 6 Tun Abdul Razak did not get his 100 per cent victory, but he has won a two-thirds majority in the House, a majority that will enable his government to change the country's constitution as and when it wants. His National Front has also449 words
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'WHISPERS' by ISPY
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Article32 1974-08-26 6 The man was telling nis friend about his 92-year-old grandfather who felt "sexy" everytime he sneezed. Asked what the old man was taking for it, the grandson said, "Pepper".32 words
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Article48 1974-08-26 6 It was, to say the least, an interesting juxtaposition of ideas. A colleague reports that a few minutes after a TV newsreel had shown the ravages of the Bangladesh floods, the other night, RTS screened its short little filmlet asking people not to waste water.48 words
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Article107 1974-08-26 6 Girls will be girls—even when it is a matter of flood relief. The office had started a relief centre for the victims of the Bangladesh floods, and for the Kt week everyone has n bringing in old clothes to be sent to But when a girl brought107 words
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Article, Illustration1007 1974-08-26 6 Alex Josey - Convinced that everything in life can be explained in terms of class struggles, the Chinese commanists have their own way of looking at the purpose of literature and art. Literature, the Communist Party argues, is part and parcel of the eternal struggle between the capitalists and1,007 words
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Article328 1974-08-26 6 oseph Galloway - From oseph Galloway United Press International The quest for normalisation of relations between India and Pakistan may be back on the track, having been temporarily derailed by India's nuclear test. There are strong indications both here and in Pakistan that officials of the two countriesUnited Press International - 328 words
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Article498 1974-08-26 6 [voice OF THE PRESS] What other newspapers are saving: A FEW NOTEWORTHY POINTS Like other countries, Singapore has suffered from inflation, energy crisis and food shortage for the past year. Estimates have shown that our annual economic growth which used to exceed 10 per cent in the498 words
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Letters
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Article391 1974-08-26 6 KOH TAI ANN - KOH TAI ANN I read Violet Oon's article on the need for more professionalism in the arts <NN, 20 8.74) and share her admiration of the National Theatre Dance Group whom I saw perform magnificently at the National Day Cultural Show (itself a well-managed event and proficiently staged).391 words
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Article162 1974-08-26 6 SANDRA JOY VAZ (Miss - SANDRA JOY VAZ (Miss) Acting Public Relations Officer, Public Utilities Board, Singapore, 6. Your correspondent TA. Mugan (NN, 18.8.74) Is referred to the Board's reply which appeared two years' ago <NN. 31.8.72) in answer to a similar query raised by him. It was explained then that the162 words
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Article150 1974-08-26 6 WONG CHOR YEE (Miss - WONG CHOR YEE (Miss) for Secretary, Bus Services Reorganisation Committee, Singapore, 6. I refer to 112 Commuter's letter. An Unreliable Service (NN. 19.8.74). 112 Commuter states that he did experience a noticeable improvement in service No 112 following the revision of bus routes on February 3, 1974 as150 words
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Article177 1974-08-26 6 YAP PEK HONG (Mrs - YAP PEK HONG (Mrs.) Sr. Public Relations Officer, Housing and Development Board, Singapore, 2. Please refer to the letter by P. Lim (NN, 14.8.74) regarding the employment of watchmen for HDB buildings and the erection of wire fencing around every HDB block. The cost of employing watchmen177 words
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Article668 1974-08-26 6 Tom Lambert - From Tom Lambert With some exceptions, of course, the British are a kindly people. If someone is in distress and he need not necessarily be a fellow countryman many Britons will try to help. And if the someone in distress is not at hand if he668 words
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Miscellaneous18 1974-08-26 6 V ~i b P? C E i INCREASE (■MM I J 03 'LOVED YOUR ANTI-INFLATION SPEECH—YOU WANNA DRAGr18 words
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SPECIAL FEATURE
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Article117 1974-08-26 7 SONNY YAP - Three-part special by SONNY YAP DAY ONE: PUPPET SHOWS AND THE ROAD-SIDE COBBLER SONNY YAP MANY professions in Singapore are dying. The end of the road for the roadside puppet shows and the cobblers of Chinatown, for example, also means the death of some familiar aspects of117 words
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Article, Illustration1267 1974-08-26 7 The curtain is coming down on the road-side puppet shows and there won't be any enceres. The last bow by these beautifullycostumed and skilfully manipulated hand dolls and string marionettes will be taken soon. Once, they enthralled thousands with their dramatisation of famous(picture by CHUA PENG TEE) - 1,267 words
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Article, Illustration732 1974-08-26 7 The man who composed "Cobbler. Cobbler. Mend My Shoes" will not be so lyrical if he were to walk through Chinatown and see those old, pathetic figures hunched over a shoe between their legs, a chisel in one hand and thread in the other732 words
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Advertisement67 1974-08-26 7 TOMORROW •y u Letter writing is a tedious chore for many in affluence ridden Singapore. They just don't find the time to correspond. But for Mr. Choy Tin .(right) it's his livelihood. He writes, writes and writes all for a fee. He has lots of interesting things to say about67 words
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Advertisement264 1974-08-26 7 ROBINSONS MEN'S WEAR 'ROBINSON'S' 100% Cotton short-sleeves round neck T-Shirts. STAR BARGAIN $2.75 ONLY DRESS MATERIAL Printed Tricelon 112 cm width. Attractive floral designs. Non-crease fabric. Usual Price: $8.95 STAR BARGAIN $5.50 PER METRE CARPETS Rugs 45cm x 70cm with attractive floral motif effect in blue, green or red. Usual264 words
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MOTORING AND BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration1061 1974-08-26 8 Jim Watkins - Datsun 120Y is durable and low in consumption MOTORING Jim Watkins As usual, the first Datsun 120 I tried was the top of the range GX, the one with all the extras, which appealed to' me as a fascinating combination of economy sports car1,061 words
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Article197 1974-08-26 8 United Press International The B.P. Goodrich Co. has warned consumers to follow directions closely for Inflating its "space saver" tyre because Improper use has already resulted in two deaths and nearly a score of injuries. The company issued what it called a "public statement"United Press International - 197 words
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832 1974-08-26 8 Lee Chiu San - rMOTORCYCIEI Lee Chiu San Though strongly believing in the truth of the saying "Live and let live," today I feel compelled to take up arms against two other groups of road users, cyclists and pedestrians. Perhaps the majority of these two groups832 words
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Article, Illustration633 1974-08-26 8 George McArthur - SOUTH-EAST ASIA REPORT From George McArthur Los Angeles Times t THAILAND There is no country in Asia more successful than Thailand in sweeping problems under the rug. Among some waggish diplomats in Bangkok, the political unrest so evident in Thailand today isLos Angeles Times - 633 words
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722 1974-08-26 8 Philip A, McCombs - From Philip A, McCombs Washington Post CAMBODIA Cambodia celebrated the first year of its survival without Ajnerican combat intervention recently by holding a big military parade featuring helicopters that trailed streams of purple smoke and made a flower pattern in the sky. "TheWashington Post - 722 words
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784 1974-08-26 8 GM - GM Los Angeles Times LAOS It is reassuring to return to the land of a million elephants and find the barebreasted go-go girls somehow making do despite the communist presence and police patrols including Pathet Lao soldiers inclined to frownLos Angeles Times - 784 words
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596 1974-08-26 8 Leon Daniel - From Leon Daniel United Press International PHILIPPINES President Marcos counts as a major accomplishment of his martial law government his creation by a decree of a nationwide system of citizens' assemblies called "barangays." Some of his critics charge privately that the system isUnited Press International - 596 words
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FINANCE AND TREND
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547 1974-08-26 9 London Followlng a 27-point fall In the Financial Times Index in the previous week, prices were optimistically marked up on Monday morning In the hope of technical recovery. However confidence was still low and persistent selling pushed the market below 200547 words
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Article519 1974-08-26 9 Swiss market report foe week ending Aug. 22. The worldwide reluctance of Investors to place their capital in shares also exerted a negative effect on the Swiss stock market during the week under review. Amid modest turnover, prices edged downward steadily In the past five days. On Thursday, in519 words
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Article331 1974-08-26 9 The Tokyo stock market has declined sharply. Although out standing margin purchases may require some additional adjustment, 1 n v e stors should start to prepare to make, purchases henceforth. Quality stocks seem to be in the bottom range, and a few are now selling even below their book331 words
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Article, Illustration232 1974-08-26 9 A local engineering Arm has successfully salvaged a $15 million oil rig in East Borneo and towed It underwater to Jurr.ng for rebuilding. The rig built In 1972 was operating In Mahakam Delta off East Borneo when it collapsed late last year. A232 words
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161 1974-08-26 9 Two-way trade between Singapore and the Republic of Korea reached a new peak of US$6O million ($l5O million) last year representing a two-fold Increase over 1972. This was disclosed by Mr. Chu Kyung Don, director of the Korea Trade Centre In a talk on Business161 words
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Article384 1974-08-26 9 The relief that t waa obtained from the slight rally In July has been dispelled. The French share index since July 26 has fallen towards its low of July 4. and even the most calm investors are beginning to be affected by the general disquiet. Since Aug. 9 the384 words
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Article243 1974-08-26 9 After the light recovery of the past two weeks the Italian Stock Exchange turned towards a strong down trend. The sessions, all negative, led the market to the lowest levels of the year. The general stock Index closed at around 57.80 on higher trading volume. Investors were negatively influenced243 words
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Article260 1974-08-26 9 The strong technical rally of share prices finally came to an end this week. Buyers remained cautious after It became known last Friday that government and Bundesbank are not yet changing their moderately restrictive policy for stimulation measures. Foreign investors took advantage of the improved prices and sold into260 words
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OVERSEAS STOCK PRICES
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311 1974-08-26 9 Dear Ros: What is love? I like a man 10 years older than I very much. I am only 18 and don't know much about love or sex and although we have been going steadily for 10 months, I'm not sure if311 words
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Article144 1974-08-26 9 Dear Eos: Is it all right for a teenage girl to hold hands with a young man after only knowing him for six months? I'm afraid of being mistaken for a flirt. The other problem is, my parents don't like me going out with him too144 words
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Article124 1974-08-26 9 Dear Ros: I am a 17-year-old telephone operator who stays at home every night after work. I would like to occupy myself with a part-time job, like being a salesgirl or a singer. Whom can I contact? Lonely Dear Lonely: Those are very different kinds124 words
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Article207 1974-08-26 9 Dear Ros: I am caught in this love net: I am madly in love with this boy who loves my best girlfriend who is going steady with my brother. Obviously she has no feelings for this boy, but he has taken advantage of my love for him207 words
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Article190 1974-08-26 9 Dear Ros: I stopped seeing my boyfriend because of my parents' strong disappro- val. I wrote him one letter in which I hinted at this I couldn't tell him why I had to stop seeing him because I didn't want to hurt him. I haven't been190 words
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Article178 1974-08-26 9 Dear Ros: We are both very much in love and his mother did not object to our relationship in the begl n n 1 ng. Then recently she asked him to stop our courtship. Just like that. I can't understand what reasons she could possibly have.178 words
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Article142 1974-08-26 9 Dear Ros: We have known each other for a year and have become very intimate. He confides In me a lot. I love him but he's still In love with his exfrlfriend, whom HE left, advised him to go back to her but he said It142 words
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Article164 1974-08-26 9 Dear Ros: There I was, almost confirmed bachelor, and then it happened. On Aug. 10, at 8:15 a.m. as I was walking along a side lane near the Si*lap Mar ice t, she came head on looking into my eyes. I knew what it164 words
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Article191 1974-08-26 9 Dear Ros: Is it true that masturbating causes pimples? I am 16 and suffer from both problems. Everything is settled that I get married at 23. Would mast u r bating (which I have Indulged in since I was 13) deprive my future husband of sexual191 words
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Article241 1974-08-26 9 Dear Ros: I'm very interested In this boy who works In my office. He has been very kind and helpful as I'm still very new to the job. He Is also very friendly. I would very much like him to be more than Just241 words
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Article, Illustration317 1974-08-26 9 She doesn't need a lover —yet Dear Ros: I met this girl three days ago in a cocktail lounge. I was so impressed after talking with her for hours, that I wanted her for my very own. But when I told her that I' loved her, she said that there317 words
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Advertisement338 1974-08-26 9 m, c s n Enhance the"***' 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 our338 words
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Article, Illustration68 1974-08-26 10 A toast —by Putra Cup victor Malaysia's non-playing captain H. S. Lee proposes a toast with the Putra Cup at the prize-presentation dinner held at the Mayflower on Sftturday night. Others in the picture, from left are SGA president Wee Chong Jin, Philippine captain Henry Quema and SGA founder- LuisPictures by Steven Lee - 68 words
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Article185 1974-08-26 10 Tokyo, Monday Toru Nakamura of Japan yesterday won the 23 million yen KBC Augusta golf tournament by one stroke with a total score of 273. Nakamura, Japan's 1973 World Cup player, carded a one-under-par 71 over the 6,572-yard par 72 Fukuoka country club course in185 words
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Article, Illustration573 1974-08-26 10 LIM KEE CHAN - Move for richer Asian Circuit next year By LIM KEE CHAN The organisers of four of the ten tournaments in the Asian Golf Circuit will be asked to raise the prize money to at least U5525,000 (about 5562,500). The four tournaments concerned are in573 words
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Article127 1974-08-26 10 Prague, Monday Phil Read of Britain, riding a MV Augusta, was almost sure of clinching the 500 cc World motorcycle championship after winning the Czechoslovak Grand Prix at Brno yesterday. Hl3 win gave him a five points In the overall standings and put him 13 points127 words
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770 1974-08-26 11 Vase 'lucky* for local jockeys posfl® SCRIPTI by scrutineer! L a Income Stable's Napoleon Solo 11, ap. English colt by Bleep Bleep, turned in a brilliant sprinting performance when he whipped a "hot" field in the $30,000 Sultan's Gold Vase over s£f straight at Ipoh770 words
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Article, Illustration343 1974-08-26 11 Carryanne went to the front at the start and made a five-length break in the back straight from Beanie's Pet and Gilgandra Carryanne increased his lead to eight lengths at the home turn. He went on to win by six lengths from Beanie's343 words
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Article27 1974-08-26 11 Sydney, Monday Women riders from England, Ireland, the United States and Canada will ride in an international race at Brisbane's Eagle Farm racecourse on Saturday.27 words
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Article126 1974-08-26 11 Montreal, Monday. Belgian Eddy Merckx rode to his third professional road race title at the world cycling championships here yesterday. But his feat was almost outshone by a magnificent performance by the French team who placed three riders in the first five and made the126 words
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Article344 1974-08-26 11 Reuter Vienna, Monday—East Germany hammered home their domination of European swimming when they snatched three of the four titles decided on the last day of the European championships here yesterday. The women's team rounded off a week of daunting success by taking first and secondReuter - 344 words
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663 1974-08-26 11 Eric Cooper - c SQUASH hy Eric Cooper The Singapore Open Championships began last Saturday and though All Ispahani, Aris Sarfraz and Palboon Bencharit were among the absentees, their places were ably filled by members of the Combined Services team from Britain. Chris Wilson, the Army663 words
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Article, Illustration489 1974-08-26 11 Reuter Tehhran. Monday The Games Village popu lation topped ***** yesterday with the arrival c.r sports delegations from Bahrain, Nepal. Pakistan and South Vietnam. The Bahrain party numbered 46, including nine officials. Nepal's totalled 22 14 men, three women and five officials. Pakistan brought 144Reuter - 489 words
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Article125 1974-08-26 11 Havana, Monday Cuban heavyweight Teofilo Stevenson, the Olympic gold medallist, last night needed little over a minute to reach the semi-finals of the first World amateur boxing championships. Eagerly awaited by a capacity crowd, the Golden Boy of Cuban boxing felled Peter Hussing of West125 words
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Article38 1974-08-26 11 Istanbul, Monday Turkey beat Ireland 3-2 in their Davis Cup European zone first-round tennis tie despite losing both reverse singles hen; yesterday. In TEL AVIV, Israel completed a 5-0 victory over Luxembourg in their first-rOund match.38 words
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435 1974-08-26 11 Reuter London, Monday Jack Blrkenshaw and Mick Norman scampered two runs off the last ball to give Leicestershire a tie against Sussex yesterday and two precious Sunday League points. Leicestershire now lead the table by six points and are at home toReuter - 435 words
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Article, Illustration81 1974-08-26 12 With her long flowing hair, Mary Ann Oliveiro, 18, does not look the type to take up sports. But she is a keen sportswoman. "I love all kinds of sports," she says. "Since schooldays I have enjoyed running, swimming and hockey. Now I am venturingPicture by JERRY SEH. I - 81 words
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Article64 1974-08-26 12 AH FOOK: In the face of economic stagnation and Inflation or stagflation wage revisions must wait until conditions improved. This seems to be the government's message to the unions when it turned down a AUPE's request for talks. MEI LIN: The NTUC unions must now encourage their workers64 words
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Article199 1974-08-26 12 TODAY Is Monday. Aug. 26. the 238 th day of 1974 with 127 to follow. THE MOON is approaching its full phase. THE MORNING STARS are Venus, Jupiter and Saturn. THE EVENING STARS are Mercury and Mars. Those born on this date are under the sign of Virgo. Scottish199 words
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Miscellaneous527 1974-08-26 12 rvi? RADIO li&fev Lome Green in Bonanza 9.45 BONANZA Tommy: A little boy named Tommy goes to the Cartwrlghts for temporary hideout to avoid being sent away to Mexico by his stepfather 10.35 THE ZOO GANG Mindless Murders of three girls set the Zoo Gang on a trail revealing a527 words
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Miscellaneous1177 1974-08-26 12 rs on The Stage Club will present AN EVENING OF fOLK SONGS With Christine Mcllroy at 41 Malcolm Road at 9 P-™-STARNITE 1974 featuring film stars from India will he held at the National Theatre at 7.30 pjn. An ART EXHIBITION by Messrs Tan Klan Por and Tan Kee Sek1,177 words
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Miscellaneous279 1974-08-26 12 WORLD WEATHER New York Sunny, not so humid, 83-85F, 2818C. Headline: Athens qualifies its endorsement of Moscow plan. San Francisco Fair. 83-55F. 17-12C. Headline: Soviet proposal on Cyprus crisis wins Greek nod. London P a r 11 v cloudy, 70-57F, 21-14C. Headline: Soccer fan knifed to death. Rome Clear, 82-65F,279 words
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