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Title Section20 1974-12-04 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Wednesday December 4, 1974 No. 1197 Price 20 cents M C (P) 20/74 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 197420 words
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Article, Illustration162 1974-12-04 1 Teresa Ooi - By Teresa Ooi Singapore's national football team can make It to the Olympics in 1976, says "King" Pele today. In an interview befor his departure for Bangkok this morning to continue his South East A s 1 an tour, he said that all that162 words
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Article46 1974-12-04 1 Brisbane, Wednesday— England were one wicket down for 36 as they took the field for their second Innings against Australia in the final day of the First Test here this morning. B. Luckhurst was caught by lan Chappell off D. LUlee for three runs.46 words
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222 1974-12-04 1 The Government today served this notice of action to unregistered martial arts exponents and groups: Stop your activities now or be prosecuted. The Controller of Martial Arts, Mr. George Pasqual, told New Nation: "Enforcement officers from the Martial Arts Control Unit will carry222 words
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Article224 1974-12-04 1 An outbreak of conjunctivitis (a virus infection of the eyes) and Influenza has hit Singapore. An eye specialist and several private practitioners confirming this today said there Is an Increase of between 20 and 50 per cent In cases of conjunctivitis. Medical cuthorltles seem to224 words
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Advertisement18 1974-12-04 1 •STOCK MARKET P. 2 WEATHER P. 6 WHAT'S OH P. 19 COMICS, CROSSWORD P. 22 CIHEMAS P. 2318 words
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Advertisement131 1974-12-04 1 A m For the best jeans shirts jackets AVAILABLE AT ALL AUTHORISED DEALERS I Win big money in word puzzle contest 9 See Page 6 Special for students in Pre-U "The Plimsoll Line"o? UJe apply it to banking. r m s m ft aIf* mi/tin MSB* wmm •mm "The Plimsoll131 words
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Miscellaneous17 1974-12-04 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 0 p.m. today Isolated showers in the late afternoon.17 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article, Illustration485 1974-12-04 2 Reuter Wellington, Wednesday New Zealand's armed forces will remain in Singapore despite Britain's announcement yesterday that it proposes to withdraw its forces in South-East Asia. However, New Zealand Prime Minister Wallace Rowling, in a statement commenting on the British decision, said New Zealand'sReuter - 485 words
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Article94 1974-12-04 2 Share prices continued to slide on the Singapore Stock Market this morning. BUSINESS DONE: City Development (2) 0.63, (1) 0.63 J. S. Land (1) 1.02. U. 0.8. (3) 1.75, (13) 1,72, (5) 1.71. 0.C.8.C. (2) 3.46. (4) 3.44, (1) 3.42. P. Bank (3) 1.12. 8. Times (1)94 words
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Article44 1974-12-04 2 Police yesterday detained four men and recovered an assortment of goods including Ave television sets, 100 dozens of cigarette lighters and 588 padlocks in Sembawang. The goods and the men were later referred to the Customs Department for further investigations.44 words
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Article45 1974-12-04 2 Dr. Chan Yow Cheong was elected president of the Singapore Society for Microbiology at its annual general meeting recently. Other committee members are: Mr. Wee Kian Hock (vice-president). Dr. Pho Lay Koon (secretary), Mr. Teoh Bek Hong (assistant secretary) and Mrs. Evelyn Yeo (treasurer).45 words
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Article10 1974-12-04 2 Police reported 84 accidents yesterday. Four were serious.10 words
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Article25 1974-12-04 2 Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday Malaysia's Yang Dlpertuan Agung and Raja Permalsurl Agung left yesterday for a 10-day state visit to Bangladesh, India and Pakistan.25 words
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107 1974-12-04 2 The 600-room Holiday Inn at Scotts Road was today renamed Parklane Hotel following the termination of a contract between Hotel EnterS rises Limited and Holiay Inn Inc. of Memphis, USA. The a n no u ncement was made by Hotel Enterprises which owns the107 words
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Article398 1974-12-04 3 Wang Look Fung - By Wang Look Fung The Colombo Plan Drug Advisory Committee has drawn a "black list" of known drug traffickers for circulation among governments of member countries in South and SouthEast Asia. The anti-narcotics bureaus have been alerted to watch for these t r a398 words
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Article50 1974-12-04 3 Professor Goon Sek Mun, the Medical Superintendent of Kandang Kerbau Maternity Hospital, will present awards to blood donors at a medal presentation ceremony at the School of Nursing, outram Road General Hospital, on Friday at 5 p.m. A total of 254 donors will be receiving their awards.50 words
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Article26 1974-12-04 3 The Sri Temasek Corps (East) of the St. John Ambulance Brigade will hold its 10th anniversary celebrations at the Beach Road headquarters on Dec. 15.26 words
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Article139 1974-12-04 3 More hostelltes from the University of Slngapore say they are "seriously considering" donating their kidneys following the recent kidney donor programme organised by Dunearn Hostel residents. Many said they were aware that there was a shortage of kidney donors and would donate theirs "sometime In139 words
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Article, Illustration151 1974-12-04 3 Christmas cheer came 22 days earlier for these old folks (above). These women, from the Dragon Lotus Home at Woodlands, are enJoying the Christmas cakes and cookies presented to them by the Mandarin Hotel. The oldest In the group, Sim Ah Mai, 96, said:151 words
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Article37 1974-12-04 3 The Hello Support Group Club will hold a tea-party for residents of the Henderson Old peoples Community Home and Silra Home at Lorong Buangkok, Ylo Chu Kang Road on Sunday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.37 words
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Article, Illustration176 1974-12-04 4 These girls left) at the Paya L'ebar Airport last night look like an/ other group of tourists set for a care-free holiday abroad. But they are not. In fact, behind all the trendy gear, the girls are expecting a tough time ahead when they make the176 words
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Article327 1974-12-04 4 Travellers in Singapore will now have to pay for certain services rendered by their agents. In a statement, 38 travel agencies which are members of the Association of Travel and Tourist Agents (Singapore), said that the reason for the new charges and limited credits to327 words
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Article422 1974-12-04 4 FROM THE DOC HOUSE BY PG Last week was a very busy seven days which included an important meeting of the SPCA and the annual general meeting of the SKC. The highlight of the week, of course, was the brief visit of the International judge422 words
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Article28 1974-12-04 4 The National Museum will screen two colour films entitled Money on the Land and The Huddled Masses at its lecture hall on Friday at 7.30 p.m.28 words
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Article26 1974-12-04 4 The Vigilante Corps will hold a passing-out parade of the 13th intake national servicemen at the Police Academy on Dec. 14 at 5 p.m.26 words
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Article, Illustration255 1974-12-04 17 Adrian Chiam - By Adrian Chiam Record shop keeper, Danny Oei, 21, is the only person in Singapore who has a spare "kidney" at home. And he has no reason to use it either at least not now because Danny who was suffering from a renal disease has already255 words
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264 1974-12-04 17 The Ministry of Education has rectified some "anomalies" in the Education Leave Scheme (1973) following complaints by the Singapore Teachers' Union recently. The anomalies fall Into three categories, according to the latest issue of the Perjuangan, the NTUC's organ. The first involved a group264 words
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Article180 1974-12-04 17 The A m a 1 g a m a ted Union of Public Employees (AUPE) has called for a new set-up In the management of schools to relieve school clerks of some of their workload. The call Is made In the latest Issue of the Perjuangan,180 words
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Article, Illustration256 1974-12-04 19 "Kh'ia H i on g Cheng." It means: "Attention. Eyes Front." Of course, It is not English. It's Hokklen. If you were a reservist In the 60 SIR of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), you would hear these commands on the parade square. It's the army's way256 words
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Advertisement43 1974-12-04 3 The taste of ripe, dark red cherries with the glowing richness of fine brandy. Bols Cherry Brandy. Unmistakably. Look Gxciting Qlways .£7. Jeans Jackets ttxtutucfoxty Sfrtci&l LARGE POSTER CALENDARS PRINTED LEA T-SHIRTS AvciUcL&te <x*t<f at: heshe COLOMBO, PENINSUL A, KATONG, PEOPLE'S PARK CENTRE.43 words
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Advertisement181 1974-12-04 4 Deader's 1 V^Digest Make sure that you get your copy of DECEMBER 1974 issue of READER'S DIGEST and your free copy of "Showcase of Christmas Gifts" supplement. Special display of products advertised in supplement at: SELANGOR PEWTER SHOWROOM, Tudor Court, 145Tanglin Road, Singapore 10. SINGER SEWING MACHINE CO., 228, People's181 words
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Advertisement19 1974-12-04 4 Dog Parlour Clipping Bathing Tick-Washing Canine Necessities a nine l.ntcrpriscs 20. Greenwood Avenu* (Hillcrett Park) Singapore 11 Telephone *****919 words
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Advertisement189 1974-12-04 5 PARKER KNOLL I PC v A < l> K<gWfes« Superb Furniture Outstanding Discounts FROX FIELD 3 piece Suites in top quuhty (Jralon. Eight colours to choose from. Usual Price 1,850 00 NOW LESS 20% DISCOUNT WAVERLLY 3-piece S u tus :ipii.oisteroU it 1 top n,..i,i! ii.v. E j C.- .-o>u#lwr'V'189 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article, Illustration294 1974-12-04 6 Reuter Washington, Wednesday The White House has blasted Congress for Inaction as It angrily defended President Ford against charges he was letting Americans suffer from inflation and recession while he flew around the world. Presidential Press Secretary Ron Nessen, Irked by mounting challenges to the PresidentReuter - 294 words
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122 1974-12-04 6 United Press International Washington, Wednesday—The Rev. Shoko Masunaga of the Buddhist Church of Sacramento has become the first Buddhist chaplain in the history of the California Legislature. He was sworn In on Monday as the chaplain of the Senate, whose task Is to offerUnited Press International - 122 words
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196 1974-12-04 6 Reuter Athens, Wednesday Archbishop Malrarios is determined to return to Cyprus to reassume his presidency on Friday despite Turkish threats to stop intercommunal negotiations for a peace settle ment for the island, sources close to him said here yesterday. The Archbishop who has completedReuter - 196 words
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Article41 1974-12-04 6 Reuter Washington, Tuesday A defence lawyer In the cover-up trial of five former aides of ex-Presi-dent Richard Nixon asked the court yesterday to let the jurors go home for Christmas while they wait for any testimony by Mr Nixon.Reuter - 41 words
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Article24 1974-12-04 6 United Press International Athens, Wednesday Two strong earth tremors shook central Greece early yesterday, causing damage to houses but no casualties, police said.United Press International - 24 words
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Article227 1974-12-04 6 Reuter London, Wednesday Three African Presidents active In the search for a Rhodeslan settlement began new talks in Lusaka today amid rising hopes of an end to the nine-year deadlock over the future of the breakaway British colony. Reports from Lusaka said the three PresidentsReuter - 227 words
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Article34 1974-12-04 6 D. J - D.J. When a pan of chips caught flre at a flre station in Wales, a bus driver had to put out the flames because the firemen were at another blaze. DJ.34 words
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Article156 1974-12-04 6 United Press International TODAY is Wednesday, Dec. 4, the 338 th day of 1974 with 27 to follow. THE MOON is approaching its last quarter. THE MORNING STARS are Mercury, Mars and Saturn. THE EVENING STARS are Venus and Jupiter. Those born on this date arc under the signUnited Press International - 156 words
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149 1974-12-04 6 Reuter Washington, Wednesday Represent ative Wilbur Mills, 65year old Democrat from Arkansas, whose friendship with an Argentine stripper made world headlines, en t e red hos p i tal yesterday amid reports that he was thinking of resigning from Congress. Mr. Mills, oneReuter - 149 words
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218 1974-12-04 7 Reuter Kampala, Wednesday President Idi Amin threatened yesterday to dismiss all 300 members of Uganda's Muslim Supreme Council and accused some of them of preferring girl friends and expensive cars to religion. He said in a statement he would replace the council,Reuter - 218 words
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Article65 1974-12-04 7 Reuter Jerusalem, Wednesday. —Premier Yitzhak Rabin last night declared that Israel faces "seven lean years" under increasing pressure on the economic, political and military fronts. Speaking to the Israel Economic Club, he recalled the biblical story of the Egyptian Pharoah who dreamed of seven fat cattle andReuter - 65 words
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Article128 1974-12-04 7 United Press International New Delhi, Wednesday —The Sri Lanka government has Indicted two local journalists for refusing to divulge their sources for a news report they published two years ago, the Press Trust of India (PTI) reported from Colombo yesterday. Newsmen S. Thlllalnathan of aUnited Press International - 128 words
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Article, Illustration113 1974-12-04 7 Dallas, Wednesday. Pall-bearers prepare to load the casket containing the body of oil billionaire H.L. Hunt on the hearse for the trip to the cemetery following funeral services here yesterday. At left Is Mr. Hunt's widow, Ruth, dabbing at her eyes. Reputed to beUPI radio pictures - 113 words
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Miscellaneous515 1974-12-04 6 Cut out and pin with other coupons Posting instuctions appear below Name (Mr /Mrs./ Miss)* Address Tel: Cut along (toiled line* CLUES FOR 1-3 1. In good condition 2. Such o complexion it of no help to a beauty contestant 3. Devastation or destruction, as wrought 4. At meals, too515 words
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Miscellaneous235 1974-12-04 6 WORLD WEATHER London Generally dry with some drizzle later. 57-50F, 14-10 C. Headline: Hunt for the elusive loaf. Paris Cloudy, 5550F, 13-10 C. Headline: Meeting of restructing committee. Moscow Overcast, 3432F, 1-OC. Headline: The high duty of Ideological workers. Rio De Janeiro Cloudy, 103-75F, 39-23 C. Headline: Israel warns of235 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration1261 1974-12-04 8 NEVILLE MAXWELL wrote this report from Peking last week at the end of a month's visit to China as an independent writer. Maxwell, now back in London, is a senior research officer of Oxford University. Ho is author of a study of1,261 words
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Article, Illustration603 1974-12-04 8 Art Buchwald - Art Buchwald Los Angeles Times I went over to the Watergate conspiracy trial the other day, and It was good to see all my old friends again Bob Haldeman, John Ehrlichman, John Mitchell, Robert Mardlan and Kenneth Parkinson. It was tape day, and the prosecution wasLos Angeles Times - 603 words
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Advertisement117 1974-12-04 9 Only British Airways offers you all this to Australia. British airways I Brisbane. 3 non-stop VCIOs a week. luesday, Saturday, Sunday British airways Sydney. 2747 s every week. Monday Thursday -wt4 i v -f. fm \V i < /1 take more care of you. British airways Fkrth. 3 non- stop117 words
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OPINION
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Article369 1974-12-04 10 Beginning next month, senior citizens over 60 years of age who want to renew their driving licences will have to pass a physical fitness examination. Safety conscious drivers should not begrudge this inconvenience, however, since it has been designed solely as a means to369 words
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WHISPERS By ISPY
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Article37 1974-12-04 10 Somehody should take a look at one of the signs hanging In the Civil Service Sports Club' at Dempsey Road. Because the letter "C" has dropped oft. It reads. "Ladles and Oents hanging rooms."37 words
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Article84 1974-12-04 10 For Its donation draw this year, the Catholic Welfare Services Li offering a rather unusual prize. The winner of the third prize ticket will receive a scholarship to attend the University of Singapore. This comprises full tuition and laboratory f?es for a maximum of five years.84 words
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Article194 1974-12-04 10 TEE GUAN LI - TEE GUAN LI That the Indian Ocean will be a zone of peace is sheer wishful thinking. How can it be when It is so near to the cauldron of Arab-Israeli conflict? The two superpowers are vying for dominance of the seas and influence194 words
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Article213 1974-12-04 10 7 "N VOICE OF THE PRESS I.V SIN CHEW JITPOH The present restructuring of our education system is not merely a change in our education system. It will have farreaching effects on our younger generation, country and society. The extra year is aimed at easing213 words
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Article86 1974-12-04 10 JAMES TEO - JAMES TEO Driving tests In Singapore mav not yet be a farce. But will it be? The Police have described driving as a "privilege"' and the Minis- try has stated that the licensing of drivers will be considered another weapon against increasing traffic volume. Owning a car may86 words
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Article, Illustration507 1974-12-04 10 DICK WILSON; DICK WILSON - I WEDNESDAY WITH DICK WILSON DICK WILSON Britain is always top of the doommongers' list of victims. Latest of the obsequies on this onceso pushy nation is that by the Hudson Institute's Paris offshoot, predicting Its "smiling death." Britain's Inefficient economy and unequal society are remorsely507 words
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Article87 1974-12-04 10 YAP PEK HONG (Mrs - YAP PEK HONG (Mrs.) Sr. Public Relations Officer, Housing and Development Board, Singapore, 2. We refer to the letter by Raw Deal (NN, 20.11.74) regarding breakdowns In the lift serving Block 101, Henderson Crescent. Breakdowns In the lift service were attended to as soon as reports were lodged87 words
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Advertisement13 1974-12-04 10 MAIL BAG WRITE TO THE EDITOR. NEW NATION. LOCKED BAG 15, SINGAPORE 113 words
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FEATURE
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Article, Illustration1007 1974-12-04 11 Pang Cheng Lian - PASSING THROUGH Ji *>y Pang Cheng Lian Pr of e s sor Kung Teh Cheng is the 77th direct descendant of the great Chinese sage, Confucius. And not surprisingly, Pro/essor Kung, finds no confusion about Confucianism at all. The basic principle of the sage's teachings, he1,007 words
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Advertisement72 1974-12-04 11 BY —Arrow*GET INTO SOMETHING SEXY: JOIN THE ARROW > BRIGADE ve This is the shirt that shapes up as the sexiest thing'for men in years. Arrow does it by cutting out the bulk and building in the body. With fastidious tailoring. Strategic back darts. Western yoke. Flap pocket. Adjustable cuffs.72 words
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EDUCATIONAL BROADSHEET
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Article, Illustration1699 1974-12-04 12/13 WESTERN EUROPE The geography of Western Europe is an excursion into exciting landscapes. The contrasts in weather, the drama of living in fertile plains and industrial cities, the stimulus to survive by forging new technologies, have all to be disc used1,699 words
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658 1974-12-04 12/13 Within the angle formed by the old European highlands in the north-west with the newer ones In the south, there is a large area of lowland likewise triangular in outline. This lowland region would be still larger If part658 words
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1105 1974-12-04 12/13 Western Europe is influenced over all its area by the 'belt of westerly winds', these bring a liability to rain at all seasons, (with the exception of the Mediterranean fringe); a sufficiency of rain fall and sufficiently high temperatures to give a natural1,105 words
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Advertisement299 1974-12-04 12/13 f QUALIFY FOR A SUCCESSFULCAREER IN BUSINESS AND THE PROFESSIONS 370,000 [=r EXAM SUCCESSES tacrataryshlg Whichever you want—rapid promotion in LtTku. your present job, a bigger opportunity with another company or an independent career of HiPMtleg your own—u Metropolitan College home l*Port study training direct from the U.K., is the299 words
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PLEASURE
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Article, Illustration365 1974-12-04 14 Sonny Yap - Yf Cinema Review bv Sonny Yap LITTLE GODFATHER FROM HONG KONG (Mandarin) directed by Ng See Yuen, with Bruce Liang and Yasuakl Kurata (King's, Jubilee, Toa Payoh, Ocean, New Happy). Now, this is what I call a wan-tan-and-sphagettl formula-type film. The origin of the new screen365 words
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Article, Illustration339 1974-12-04 14 Jennifer's IL diar J1 WITH Christmas just round the corner, the Marco Polo Hotel has decided that the London Scene will stay open sevep nights a week. And as a Christmas attraction it will have another band performing at the place a group from Pakistan, The Les339 words
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Article380 1974-12-04 14 JEAN LI - DISC ■Y JEAN LI ELTON JOHN: GREATEST HITS (DJM): This collection Is about the best Greatest Hits album I have heard. All the 10 songs have been No. 1 hits in Britain, America, Singapore and elsewhere for Elton, except Border Song which didn't make380 words
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Miscellaneous369 1974-12-04 14 has such an impressive track record in his :areer. While Elton has injected rock into roll or vice veirsa, he has fortunately not sat back to :ool his heels, an obvl)us temptation for any)ne of his stature. STEPPENWOLF: SLOW FX UK (CBS): It's good jo hear, once In a while,369 words
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TREND
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Article, Illustration340 1974-12-04 15 KARTINA - Y Shop Around v KARTINA Next to a girl's hope chest, her dressing table is probably the most intimate indication to her feminine wiles and aspirations. Here is where she assembles a great deal of all the bits and pieces to make up the340 words
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Article, Illustration549 1974-12-04 15 TRISH SHEPPARD - IT'S LIKE CUTTING AN UMBILICAL LINK TRISH SHEPPARD Over the three years I've had a weekly column in this paper I've grown exceeding fond of you all and I'm not very good at saying goodbye to people whom I like as much as I549 words
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Advertisement72 1974-12-04 15 <& C/iristof/e Complements All Well-Dressed Tables The World Over For many years, Christofle has stood out as a symbol of all that is excellent in silver cutI lery It has adorned countless well-dressed tables all over the world The beautiful, intricate design The deep glow of metal and rich handle72 words
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Advertisement106 1974-12-04 15 I les a bright child W BBsawr: W Make sure he gets the future he deserves Without you, his life would never be the same. Wouldn't you be happier knowing that his financial future is secured until he starts his chosen career? For a modest regular outlay you can guarantee106 words
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FINANCE
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Article, Illustration224 1974-12-04 16 11 ok 1, one of Japan's leading safe manufacturers, has introduced its new computer safe to the local market. The safe which comes In two models (DE 1115 ind OE 1215) Is magnetic and humidity proof, iccording to Mr. Y. Natajlma of the company's txport department.224 words
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Article238 1974-12-04 16 Reuter London, Wednesday— British foreign exchange brokers are stepping up their activity ln tne Middle East as International demand grows for the currencies of the oil exporting states, financial sources here said yesterday. London bankers and exchange brokers report that International commercial transactions in ArabReuter - 238 words
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Stock markets round the world
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Article361 1974-12-04 16 New York, Wednesday —The stock market closed broadly lower yescerday in moderately active trading on the New York Stock Exchange amid concern over the nation's deepening recession, the nationwide coal strike and an upturn in some interest rates. The Dow Jones industrial average, which lost 15 points on361 words
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Article30 1974-12-04 16 Dow Jones closing stock averages yesterday: 30 Industrials 596.61 (off 6.41), 20 transport 143.57 (off 2.79), 15 utilities 66.11 (off 0 35), 65 stocks 194. 91 (Off 2.40).30 words
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Article152 1974-12-04 16 Prices at 11.30 a.m. today (Australian time) on the Sydney Stock Exchange: AOD 06 07 Allstate 10 11 Aurora 07 nil Bamboo 03 nil Beach 27 29 Bridge 09 11 Cleveland 30 34 Ea-'tmet 03 04 Endeavour 12 13 Fllnd 20c opt nil 03 Hastings 00 01 Inter Mln152 words
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Article191 1974-12-04 16 The Tokyo stock market suffered a moderate setback after three straight sessions of sharp gain. Cau 11 ous sentiment prevailed In the morning session reflecting the recent sharp gain and the overnight drop on the New York Stock Exchange with profittaking in recent forerunners. At the outset, high priced191 words
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Article82 1974-12-04 16 This service Is from the Union Bank of Switzerland. Closing prices (In Swiss francs) on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday: UBS 2440 —50 SBC 427 8 Credit Suisse 2095 —25 Swissair B. 400 Swiss Relnsur. 1690 —60 Wlnterthur B. 1360 —20 Zurich Insur. 5850 Juvena B. 710 —10 Nestle82 words
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Article127 1974-12-04 16 Closing prices (in franca) on the Paris Stock Exchange yesterday: Paribus 113.10 +1 Poncler 307.60 +1 Prlntemps 88.50 +.50 COE 230 —.50 Bull 27 90 +.50 Royal Dutch 118.30 unch. Mlchelln 589 —11 Thomson 111.50 —1.90 CFP 78.10 +.50 Rhone 114.20 +.70 Air 291.20 —2.60 BBN 372 —7 Philips127 words
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Article189 1974-12-04 16 Another 13 workers were retrenched by two stock-broking companies as part of an austerity drive to combat the Current depression In the stock market. Informed sources said that they were laid off last week. Most of them were clerical staff. Some of the trading clerks have189 words
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Article390 1974-12-04 16 Reuter London, Wednesday The United States announcement yesterday that It is to auction two million ounces of gold sent the price sharply down on the key London bullion market. News of US Treasury Secretary William Simon's statement came just after gold was fixed at US$lB3Reuter - 390 words
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Article, Illustration196 1974-12-04 16 Share prices again tumbled on the Singapore stock market yesterday—a day which saw the Straits Times industrial index sinking below the 150 mark for the first time in 44 months. The downward trend was paved by declining trading volume which amounted to 1.49 million shares196 words
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Advertisement350 1974-12-04 18 PIANO SPECIALISE IN TUNING and repairing at reasonable charges Undertake to buy secondhand pianos and removal of pianos Sonny Llm KENWELL A CO. (PTE.) LTD. 20, Walttch Street. (2). T«te *****, ***** A ***** Specialists in Hardware A suppliers to oil drilling concerns, shipyards and general marine Industry. Oeneral Importers350 words
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Advertisement339 1974-12-04 18 SPECIALISE IN HDB renovation terrazzo, wall tiling, mosaic marble etc. Million Housing Enterprise *****31 *****35 Instalment or cash ARE YOU UNABLE TO Collect your debt? Let Wlnpower Commercial Agency BUI Collectors help you. Enquire *****00. WE SUPPLY OATBUN pick-up or medium big lorries to shift household/ office equipment or cargo339 words
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Advertisement382 1974-12-04 18 HAVE SUBSTANTIAL QUANTITY of M.S. plates and W. Flange Beams of various sizes for sale at clearance prices. Interested buyers may call David Goh tel: *****4 BRAND NEW 1 pair L.D.L. speaker complete with stands $750/- 0.n.0. or highest offer secure. Tel: *****5/ *****2 anytime during office hours HOT POINT382 words
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Advertisement238 1974-12-04 18 fftT) Wide range of Italian shirts arrived. Unusual colours and designs. Do come along and see for yourself. THE LONDON SHOP 2nd floor, Shaw Contra, Scott* Road, Tol: 37*004. WIDE ANGLE 1 WAY DOOR VIEWER FOR SAFETY AGAINST UNWELCOME VISITORS. Faaturaa: Recognising visitors without opening the door. Good for crime238 words
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Advertisement294 1974-12-04 18 TONG HENG ELECTRONICS ft RECORDS. 570, Queensway (Japanese Gardens) Now on Christmas sale. All goods at special reduced price. Free gift on every purchase Dealers In HI-FI Equipment, radio, television, refrigerators household electrical appliances. SIMBRO DAY/NIGHT SERVICE. any make. TV./ Refrigerator/ Alrcondltloner. Moderate charges. Repair guaranteed. Tel: *****6 TRADE IN294 words
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Advertisement282 1974-12-04 18 wS^mm TYPEWRITING MORNING/ AFTERNOON/ EVENING Classes. 9 00 a.m. 9 00 p.m. Special rapid Course available Individual roachlng by experienced Instructresses. Sin Chew School of Commerce. 171-B, Bencoolen Street, S pore'.. 7 (*****0) Branch: 28B, Hong Kong Street, (*****), INTERNATIONAL DRIVING SCHOOL Provides Datsun Cars with experienced English Speaking Driving282 words
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Advertisement113 1974-12-04 19 YOUR VERY OWN A 70niAr PENDANT Jfm IN ENAMEL WQW ON GOLD FROM DAVID ANDERSEN'S Ta r\ O r J W/ N* \V// 7 0 For every purchase of David Andersen Jewellery worth $50.00 and over. Every piece of David Andersen's exquisite enamel on silver or gold jewellery is a113 words
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Advertisement170 1974-12-04 19 St ST« > 7 I 2-06.COLOMBO COURT S PORE 6.TEI *****6 DRAGON PHOENIX RESTAURANT OUTRAM PARK, 6 STOREY 'E' TELEPHONE: *****88/ *****29 WELCOME TO TASTE SPECIALIST FOOD ECONOMIC LUNCH 1. Hongkong Roatt Chicken 2. Beef Chop, Fried Chilli Crab 3. Japan Roast Pork Rib 4. Fried Shredded Chicken with Yam170 words
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Miscellaneous306 1974-12-04 19 WHAT'S ON Mr. Yong Nyuk Lin, Minister for Communications and Member of Parliament for Geylang West, will officiate at the BALLOTING CEREMONY for the sale of 300 units of three-room lm6 roved flats In Kallang asln (Sims Avenue) at 2.30 p.m. The Inner Wheel Club of Singapore will hold a306 words
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Article, Illustration947 1974-12-04 20 BOB MACDONALD - Ali will not get that money in ten years EX-CHAMP WON'T WAIT FOR ALI By BOB MACDONALD Sporting Globe "All and me have got something else going beside Just being out there and making money," said Joe Frazler. "We love toSporting Globe - 947 words
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Article463 1974-12-04 20 Lovell fails to last 2 rounds Reuter London, Wednesday. With Muhammad Ali at the ringside looking him over as a possible opponent, European heavyweight champion Joe Bugner last night stopGd Alberto Santiago veil of Argentina in the second round of a scheduled 10-round bout.Reuter - 463 words
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Article, Illustration515 1974-12-04 21 Eric Cooper - SQUASH RACKETS by Eric Cooper Far from being a slack period, the last few weeks of 1974 are proving to be a time of high activity In the squash scene. SAFSA, Police, SCC and the women have all recently completed various competitions, and the MYMCA515 words
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Article298 1974-12-04 21 C. K. YONG - By C. K. YONG It's going to be a busy season for Singapore badminton players next year. With the idea of knocking them Into shape early in the year, Singapore Badminton Association have drawn up a comprehensive programme beginning from February. This is also to298 words
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Article216 1974-12-04 22 Reuter London, Wednesday Dumka, a winner of the French 1000 guineas, fetched 60,000 guineas yesterday to become the top-priced horse so far at this year's Newmarket sales. Dumka. a three-year-old Ally by Kashmir II out of Falzebad, was purchased by Bloodstock Agent Keith Freeman.Reuter - 216 words
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Article365 1974-12-04 22 Truly Grateful in smart sprint ON THE TRACK with BLUE PETER Snowflake II (Dennis McClune) did a splendid trial at Buklt Tlmah this morning. Accompanied by Cinema VIII (Sairi) the four-year-old by Sovereign Edition ran 3f In 37. finishing with plenty in hand. The going was good.365 words
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Article215 1974-12-04 22 UPI, Reuter Brussels, Wednesday Two new soccer rules recently tried out In Europe will come under close scrunlty when the International Football Federation (FIFA) holds its "round table" conference next spring. The rules, If approved by Flfa's International Board, could come Into force before theUPI, Reuter - 215 words
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272 1974-12-04 22 Moscow, Wednesday— Second Division Soviet soccer team have been disqualified for capitalist behaviour, the newspaper Sovletskil Sport said yesterday. The newspaper said gayers of the Metallurg am in the Industrial city of Lipetsk were guilty of "Immoral behaviour. money-grubbing and exiortion." The scandal blew up272 words
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232 1974-12-04 22 Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday The Malaysia Cup soccer competition, scheduled to start in the second week of next month, is running smack into trouble as far as gate projections are concerned. The bleak prediction comes with the news that the stadiums In Penang, Ipo h,232 words
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Article200 1974-12-04 23 Reuter Brisbane, Wednesday— MCC manager Alec Bedser said here today that his cable to London for an extra batsman was a form of Insurance against further Injuries during the remaining Ave Tests against Australia. Bedser said that vlcecaptaln John Edrlch's bruised right hand had notReuter - 200 words
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Article30 1974-12-04 23 London, WednesdayJamaica's Lawrence Rowe will shortly rejoin the West Indian cricket team in India hoping he can recapture his old batting form with the help of contact lenses.30 words
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Article, Illustration190 1974-12-04 23 B.Y. Loh la without doubt the man who has put Singapore bowline in the World map again this year. For rears, he has been one of our top bowlers but luck was never with him as time and again he had to face the190 words
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Article267 1974-12-04 23 Reuter London, Wednesday. All Indications point to a spell-binding battle of giants between reigning champions Holland, and India and Pakistan in the World Cup hockey championships In Malaysia next March. Holland will have to fight hard to retain their title with India and Pakistan traditionalReuter - 267 words
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Article22 1974-12-04 23 Manila, Wednesday. Taiwan upset South Korea 92-84 last night in the men's division of the Third Asian basketball championships.22 words
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Advertisement30 1974-12-04 21 BAMBOO GARDEN restaurant (FULLY AIR-CONDITIONED) Si AT NO EXTRA CHARGES. BOOKINGS ACCEPTABLE NOW. free parking TEL 378 501 *****5 323 RIVER VALLEY ROAD SINGAPORE 9 (IN HOTEL MORNINGSIDE GROUND FLOOR!30 words
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Advertisement196 1974-12-04 21 MM h i\ I DC- JO Economy Class Service. $fa&tew Zealand's CBm-10 flights ofjreedoni to our uncrowded "Pacific Freedom means all things to all people. But to many it means the wide open spaces of our magnificent, uncrowded Pacific. And the spaciousness of our Big-10's. More luxury, more comfort than196 words
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Miscellaneous57 1974-12-04 22 THE BORN LOSER by Art Cansom r HCV, V\)O,AfOP f*£K!s-\ <cfJ A WJltt KILL A-CfcV AWP I'M REMAvRKABLV OJEUJ WHereeH HCW CLP l 55 M a H 1 i i fj ft SHORT RIBS STATE by Frank O Neal ft s 53 |mi sss H 3% fi aai^ r BUI57 words
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Miscellaneous297 1974-12-04 22 NEW NATION CROSSWORD mum Ihmhhhh mmm aaaa a an hh iißai Hiiiaiim mmmrn <«■■■ m 8 Stranger: Prefix 9 Kind of dress 10 Combining form for atmosphere 11 Dankest 12 Quote 13 Opposite number of a Cantab. 18 Man in blue 22 Minus 26 Diva Eleanor 28 Westchester county town297 words
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Advertisement34 1974-12-04 23 (gj NEW NATION SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR My choice is (sport:* Signature: Name Address NRIC No (closing date: December 21, 1974) PIMM send this form to Sporta Ballot. GPO Box No. Sill, Singapore.34 words
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Advertisement97 1974-12-04 23 IKingswell Soccer Range Gordon Banks, Colin Todd and Peter Lorimer all ogree that Kingswell Soccer Shoes represent today's finest value in sports footwear. The ronge is superbly styled and carefully mode to ensure long playing life The attractive styles incor porate dramatic high backs, multi-studded moulded or screw-in soles and97 words
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Miscellaneous592 1974-12-04 23 AT THE CINEMA with SONNY YAP BEN HUB: William Wyler's 11 Oscar-wln-nlng classic adapted from Lew Wallace's seml-blbllcal novel Is back. Chariton Heston Is the young Jew converted to Christianity and Stephen Boyd the Roman enemy Messala. If not for anything else, the blockbuster will always be remembered for its592 words
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Article291 1974-12-04 24 Joy - The LAST word by Joy. It appears that despite women's lib and all that jazz, not many men, let alone boys, can get themselves accustomed to the sight of an unescorted lady. Only last Saturday. I was the object of unwanted attention. I was waiting in291 words
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Article, Illustration53 1974-12-04 24 S'PORE GIRL and she's pretty as a picture Sally Tan, 19, a sales representative, likes people with a sense of humour. A finalist in the Singapore Press Club's Press Princess 1974 contest, she hopes to win one of the three air trips to London, Hong Kong and Medan, all donated53 words
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Article66 1974-12-04 24 AH FOOK: Well, I see that there's now some orderliness at the taxi-stands. Or Is that just because the arm of the law is extremely visible now? MEI LIN: With the lapse of time, we might revert to our old survival tactics, everyone for himself attitude. If that66 words
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Advertisement62 1974-12-04 24 1 A 4 Too much drink and too little sleep, and you might wake up feeling awful. Be smart. Take one or two AlkaSeltzer tablets dissolved in water before you go to bed. Or after you wake up. It will help bring quick relief to your head and uneasy stomach.62 words
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Miscellaneous527 1974-12-04 24 TV RADIO 3.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by TATAPAN MINGGUAN (M) 3.30 DIARY OF EVENTS (M) 3.35 LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDOURED THING 4.00 PERSEMBAHAN KU (M) <r> 4.15 GEN tit AL HOSPITAL 5.00 INTERMISSION 6.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by WALLY GATOR 6.20 TODAY'S PRICES OF ESSENTIAL FOODSTUFFS (E/M) 6.30 NEWS527 words
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Miscellaneous517 1974-12-04 24 LUCKY STARS IF irs YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are a very domestic individual. All things concerning home and family appeal to you greatly and all things outside the home, though you will no doubt be successful at a number of them, must by that very fact mean less to517 words
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Miscellaneous67 1974-12-04 24 WEDNES DAY D O C U M ENTARY (9.45 over Channel Five). Tonight's episode in the series, World at War, is entitled Reckoning. It recounts the situation prevailing in Europe at the end of the war. The United Nations Organisation was formed in April, 1945, with the hope of building67 words
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