New Nation, 17 December 1974
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Title Section20 1974-12-17 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Tuesday December 17, 1974 No. 1208 Price 20 cents M.C. (P) 20/74 /SSSSSSSSSSS^ TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17. 197420 words
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248 1974-12-17 1 Bharathi Mohan - By Bharathi Mohan A 21-ye a r o 1 d seamstress fell to her death from a block of flats hours after her friend a father of nine—died In a hotel room. The double deaths took place after both of them had booked into248 words
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Article217 1974-12-17 1 A taxi driver. Yat Thian Chin, 44, regained consciousness yesterday six days after he was doped and robbed of his earnings by a passenger In Sembawang. It happened when Yat was stopped by a man last Tuesday at Upper Thomson Hoad. Police said the man wanted217 words
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Article23 1974-12-17 1 UPI Tokyo. Tuesday.—Japan will continue to attach importance to its relations with the United States, Prime Minister Takeo Mlkt said yesterday.UPI - 23 words
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Article, Illustration361 1974-12-17 1 Wang Look Fung - By Wang Look Fung The Consumers Association of Singapore today advised the public not to stock up sugar and condensed milk unnecessarily. A CASE spokesman said: "There are sufficient stocks to meet demands." He added that panic buying would cause an Increase in deihand and hoarding.361 words
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Article146 1974-12-17 1 More than 1000 students this morning boycotted their lectures at the University of Singapore In protest against the expulsion of their six fellow students last Wednesday. Officials of the university's students union this morning went round the four lecture theatres with megaphones urging the students146 words
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Advertisement16 1974-12-17 1 STOCK MARKET P. 2 WHAT'S ON. TIDES. MONEYWORDS P. 4 WEATHER P.6 COMICS, CINEMAS P. 2316 words
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Advertisement18 1974-12-17 1 ANTI-INFLATION PRICE 90 Cents Per Sq Ft DURABLE CARPET FREE INSTALLATION tw TAG SCJiJ 1 TCI t m18 words
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Miscellaneous13 1974-12-17 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook for today from 1 to 0 p.m. No rain.13 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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408 1974-12-17 2 Rav K. Dhaliwal - By Rav K. Dhaliwal The president of the Consumers' Association of Singapore, Professor A. Rajaratnam, has called for a change in the "once it is sold, the Job is over" attitude taken by most distributing or retail agencies of electronic and electrical408 words
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Article365 1974-12-17 2 Young people are becoming more job conscious and spend a considerable amount of time outside work on advancing their career opportunities, widening their knowledge and raising their qualifications.. This career preoccupation was revealed In a sample survey conducted by the YMCA of Singapore over September365 words
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Article109 1974-12-17 2 Prices on the Stock Exchange of Singapore generally edged slightly lower this morning. BUSINESS DONE: O.U.K (2) 0.93, (1) 0.92, (1) 0.91(1) 0.91. (5) 0.904, (6) 0.90, G) 0.89. (3) 088|. (1) 0.88 DOB (8) 1.74. (5) 1.73. P. Bank (2) 1.13. O.CJ3.C. (6) 3.52. Yeo Hlap109 words
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Article427 1974-12-17 2 The Consumers' Association of Singapore (CASE) has found some toilet rolls of a particular brand short of about a quarter of their length indicated on the wrapper during a recent survey. The wrappers of these rolls indicated that there were 300 sheets of a dimension427 words
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Article170 1974-12-17 2 LKA Penang, Tuesday After yesterday's fifth round In the First Asian Chess Team Championship being held here, the Philippines, Australia and Indonesia occupied the top three positions. It is unlikely that Singapore, standing fourth with 24 points behind Indonesia, can overtake any of the leaders in theLKA - 170 words
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Article, Illustration189 1974-12-17 3 A photograph taken at a National Day parade three years ago (above) has won two intern ational awards, much to the surprise and Joy of amateur photographer, Mr. Loke Hong Seng. It was recently select-, ed from among 10,000 entries from 77 countries for the world's biggest189 words
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Article167 1974-12-17 3 The Fifth Meeting of the Asean Permanent Committee on Commerce and Industry, which opened at the Hyatt Hotel today, will discuss among other things the Sidelines for the Asean dustrlal Complementation Scheme. These draft guidelines were drawn up at the second meeting of the Asean167 words
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Article, Illustration198 1974-12-17 4 Construction of the fringe area parks under the park-and-ride scheme may be delayed by ozie or two weeks becaose of the monsoon rains. Contractors are running into difficulties, as they cannot work when the ground Is wet As a result, they have to198 words
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279 1974-12-17 5 The proposed Points Demerit System should not impose such heavy penalties on traffic offenders. This call for leniency was made in the editorial of the latest issue of the Highway, the official publication of the Automobile Association of Singapore. The editorial suggested that the279 words
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Article383 1974-12-17 5 Violet Oon - By Violet Oon There were so many good things that surfaced during the Christmas Extravaganza Concert presented at the Victoria Theatre by the Young Musicians' Society and the National Theatre Trust last night that I don't quite know where to start. The Singapore Youth383 words
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Article54 1974-12-17 5 The National Museum and the Consulate-Gene-ral of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea will Jointly hold an Exhibition of the Art and Crafts of South Korea at the Singapore Conference Hall from Thursday to Jan. 2. The exhibition will be open dally from 10 a.m. to 054 words
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161 1974-12-17 5 The Singapore High Commission has said that Malaysian driving licence holders can drive in Singapore at any time. The statement reported in the Highway, the official publication o( the Automobile Association o( Singapore, was Issued to clari(y the confusion among AA members about the eligibility161 words
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Advertisement9 1974-12-17 2 C L U TV FROM THE EXPERTS- REDIFFUSION REDIFFUSION9 words
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Advertisement31 1974-12-17 3 Visit our New Premier Store at G-36 High Street Centre IN ELL ArtMßOPwOnw nnn THE LF.ADING MENSWEAR TAILORS STORES OUTFITTERS G 36. High Street Centre (Ground Floor). Tel *****1 Hicjh Sir31 words
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Miscellaneous529 1974-12-17 4 Cut out and pin with other coupons Posting insfuctions appear below Name (Mr./Mrs./Miss)* Address MISSING LETTERS ACROSS USING CLUES BELOW Cut along doitad linn CLUES FOR K 2 1. Lorfe group of cattle 2. Looking through o you may be unable to sco what you wont 3. You don't expect529 words
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Miscellaneous306 1974-12-17 4 Prof. Ashok Kapur of the department of political science. University of Waterloo. Canada, will bold a 8 EMI NAR on India's nuclear strategy and foreign relations In the seminar room of the Institute of South-east Asian Studies In Cluny Road at 4 p.m. Yokogawa Electric Singapore Pte. Ltd. will hold306 words
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Advertisement188 1974-12-17 5 >r «Y. ns T r •it i*;t. u "TP H* ift p '-'ife. 'v» i m r jfl r :C. > ;f 'x< L r Bii If ft ,P j|j*T "jfa s L ■;*y <*!•<>• U, P" SKil s> fc fc*- in,' si m: Hi •I.'. -J !i !1 <*•188 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article151 1974-12-17 6 United Press International TODAY is Tuesday, Dec. 17, the 351 st day of 1974 with 14 to follow. THE MOON is approaching its first quarter. THE MORNING STARB are Mercury, Mars and Saturn. THE EVENING STARS are Venus and Jupiter. Those born on this date are under the signUnited Press International - 151 words
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Article51 1974-12-17 6 Reuter Ankara, Tuesday Former Turkish Premier Bullent Ecevit won an overwhelming vote of confidence yes t e r day from his Republican People's Party (RPP) Congress here. The 1500 delegates of Turkey's largest party voted almost unanimously to maintain Mr. Ecevit as Chairman of the RPP, Informed sourcesReuter - 51 words
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Article57 1974-12-17 6 Reuter London, Tuesday The romance between actor Richard Burton and Princess Elizabeth of Yugoslavia Is still on, Mr. Burton's solicitor said yesterday. There was "no proof at all" that the romance was over and that the princess and her banker husband. Mr. Noel Balfour, were attemptingReuter - 57 words
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Article36 1974-12-17 6 Reuter Stockholm, Tuesday.— Prime Minister Olof Palme and three opposition party leaders said In a Joint declaration yesterday that the Saigon Qovernment and Its supporters were largely responsible for the continued flghtlng In Vietnam.Reuter - 36 words
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Article25 1974-12-17 6 Reuter United Nations, Tuesday The General Assembly yesterday ap- roved a series of resoutlons demanding sanctions against South Africa for its apartheid policies.Reuter - 25 words
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333 1974-12-17 6 Reuter Tel Aviv, Tuesday An Israeli army spokesman last night described as "pure Action" Palestinian guerrilla claims to have carried out two military operations against Israeli forces on Sunday. ".Nothing of the sort happened, the spokesman said when asked about the claims. He war commenting onReuter - 333 words
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Article31 1974-12-17 6 Reuter Palermo, Tuesday The Suez Canal will be reopened to shipping by the end of next June at the latest, the Canal Authority director-gen-eral, Mr. Ezzat Adel, said yesterday.Reuter - 31 words
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Article48 1974-12-17 6 D. J - D.J. Welsh-speaking children can now read the thoughts of Chairman Mao In their native tongue. A Cardllt Jlrm has produced a book, Symud Mynyddoed Faith can move Mountains. It is described as a fable for children, adapted from a story told by Chairman Mao. —DJ.48 words
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171 1974-12-17 6 United Press International Brussels, Tuesday Australian Prime Minister dough Whitlam said yesterday his visit to Brussels at the beginning of a five-week European tour was meant to stress the importance Australia attaches to the European Common Market. "Ten or five years ago no AustralianUnited Press International - 171 words
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Article, Illustration325 1974-12-17 7 UPI Reuter Washington, Tuesday President Ford, elated by a thaw in Franco-American relations, returned yesterday from a Caribbean summit with French President Valery O i s c a r d d'Estaing that produced agreements to co-ordinate policy on oil and other matters. Echoing d iUPI; Reuter - 325 words
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Article280 1974-12-17 7 Luns: Grave disquiet over the British cut plan Reuter London, Tuesday Dr. Joseph Luns, Nate SecretaryGeneral, yesterday expressed his personal "grave disquiet" about the political and psychological effects of the proposed reductions in Britain's defence programme. He said that the area causing most concern was the southern regionReuter - 280 words
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Article125 1974-12-17 7 Reuter London, Tuesday Lead In the atmosphere could be partly to blame for violent teenage behaviour, two British university professors said yesterday. Professor D. ByrceSmlth of Reading University and Professor Tony Wldron of the Department of Social Medicine at Birmingham University made the claim in aReuter - 125 words
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Advertisement177 1974-12-17 6 Mazdafe Outperfor mm: >, ss m mm rx MAZDA ROTARY ENGINE: LICENSED BY NSU/WANKEL Way ahead in all §ensesofthe word. The magnificent 929 The revolutionary RX~4 Rotary A car for those who love motoring. An eyecatching five-seater with acceleration, roadholding and braking that put many sports cars to shame. And177 words
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Miscellaneous242 1974-12-17 6 WORLD WEATHERNtw York Rain, 43-35F, 8-2 C. Headline: Ford and Discard consider actions on energy policy. San Francisco Fair, 02-46 F. 18-7 C. Headline: Hope lor oil accord In UB-French talks. Mosoow Overcast, 19-1 OF, minus 7-minus 12C. Headline: The advance of working millions. Tokyo Sunny, 5034F, 10-IC. Headline: Ford,242 words
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Advertisement86 1974-12-17 7 For Aula Lang... At Hogmanay, when your spirits run high, charge your glasses and drink to auld Lang himself. He it was that discovered the great Highland whisky from the Glengoyne distillery in Stirlingshire. He it is you should thank for the privilege of drinking this whisky mixed and measured86 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article490 1974-12-17 8 Vicente Maliwang - Ex-convict workers instil discipline in their visitors from Vicente Maliwang Arturo Porciongcula is a swarthy man who speaks softly and shows off a welltatooed chest as he tinkers with the fountains during hot afternoons at the park. The 38 year old Porclongcula has served time in490 words
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Article, Illustration46 1974-12-17 8 Speaking of prison and prisoners, this picture shows one sort of rehabilitation training that goes on in a Philippines jail. It is art lessons, in the form of tattoos and they practice on each other from head to foot. UPI UPI pictureUPI picture - 46 words
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510 1974-12-17 8 Frank Chuan - From Frank Chuan Reuter Arab nations are stepping up trade and financial links with this moneyminded British Colony and a Hong Kong trade team is to tour the Middle East for the first time early In the New Year. Bilateral trade between the ArabReuter - 510 words
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Article, Illustration861 1974-12-17 9 Lu Lin Reutens - PASSING THROUGH by Lu Lin Reutens Neither politics nor terrorism will ever succeed in closing the Olympic Games Not if there are people who believe in the Olympic ideal; people like Avery Brundage. Mr. Brundage, who made his debut at the Olympic Games in861 words
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Miscellaneous17 1974-12-17 8 v A m Si-it- T 3; •Vu It WATER, PERHAPS, BUT WHEN I SAY HIGH PERFECTLY CUAR17 words
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Advertisement75 1974-12-17 9 a Yashica fop Christmas! c m. m VASHICA ELECTRO 35M Thh small, yet it's every inch a Yashica Electro 35. And it takes 35mm film full frame, for big sharp enlargements. '■Si'Tj j /s t J r Levi's jeans (oddments) 30% 50% discount Arrow Shirts (oddments) 30% 40% discount Also75 words
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Advertisement92 1974-12-17 9 Dry Sack Sherry from Spain Sherry is wine fortified with brandy and carefully blended. Dry Sack is the most balanced of all great sherries. Not too sweet, not too dry. Right for any occasion, any time. Drink it straight, chilled or on-the-rocks. Produced and bottled only by Williams and Humbert.92 words
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OPINION
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Article320 1974-12-17 10 In view of the close link that the Chinese communists place on trade and politics, it is hardly surprising that the current Thai trade mission to Peking should revive speculation that Thailand will be the next ASEAN country to normalise diplomatic relations with China. The320 words
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WHISPERS By ISPY
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Article84 1974-12-17 10 Instructions must be very specific when you happen to be dealing with 10-year olds. When a leader at a youth camp informed his wards that a bucket would be given to each of them to enable them to take their baths in the school toilet, he84 words
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Article76 1974-12-17 10 President Ford's effort to get Americana" to wear WIN (Whip Inflation Now) buttons, it is generally agreed, has not been very successful. A Florida manufacturer who says that he could not even give away his output of WIN buttona, haa had much better luck with SIN buttons76 words
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Article141 1974-12-17 10 S. C. CHAI (Mrs - S. C. CHAI (Mrs.) I refer to the letters by Widow and MT In the New Nation dated Nov. 29 and Dec. 11 requesting for extended service hours at the creches. Widow and MY may by Interested to know that at present, three Government creches run141 words
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Article263 1974-12-17 10 World Comment L Straits Times (Malaysia) The new price structure announced by the oil producing countries has given the summit talks in Bt. Martinique bet we en President d'Estalng and President Ford additional importance, possibly removing some of the difficulties in the way of aStraits Times (Malaysia) - 263 words
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Article, Illustration600 1974-12-17 10 ALEX JOSEY; ALEX JOSEY - TUESDAY WITH ALEX JOSEY ALEX JOSEY Experienced China-w a t c he r s tell me that Chen Po-ta, formerly Chairman M a o's trusted personal secretary, is moving back into official favour again. Por years Chen Pota wrote Mao Tsetmng's speeches At least, that600 words
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Article56 1974-12-17 10 LEONG LICK TIEN - LEONG LICK TIEN Public Relations Officer! Postal Services Dept. Singapore, 1. I refer to the letter by Long Waiting (NN, 9.1 i 74) and wish to Inform him that this Department will consider the possibility of extending the business hours of the General Post Office on Saturdays. Long56 words
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Article58 1974-12-17 10 GOH SEOW POH - GOH SEOW POH Deputy Chief Editor, Nmnyang Siang Fau, Singapore, 3. I refer to two articles In your Whispers column. Trying to be Funny (NN. 3.12.74) and No Money Involved (NN, 5.12.74) and would like to clarify that no law suit was brought up v against us by58 words
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Advertisement12 1974-12-17 10 MAIL BAG ■HHTf TOTRE EDITOR, Hi* NATION. LOCKED BAG IS. SINGAPORE 1.12 words
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Advertisement115 1974-12-17 10 SCHOLTES Cooker Hood and Hob keeps your kitchen clean makes cooking so much fun! Cooker hood sucks away a greasy vapours, odours, earn and cooking fumes. |7 Equipped with 2 speed —mr, y suction fan, double anti"aß' grease videlon filter and ozone anti-bacteria lamp to purify the air. Fitted with115 words
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FEATURE
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Article, Illustration691 1974-12-17 11 Lu Lin Reutens - by Lu Lin Reutens The Master of Ceremonies runs onto the stage, grabs the microphone and shouts: "Ladles and gentlemen, here he is The star of our show. T.F. TAN!" As his name echoes round the vast theatrerestaurant, T.F. bounds into the spotlight, beaming his familiar691 words
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Article, Illustration694 1974-12-17 11 Popular singer, Suglman Joharl, winner of countless singing contests as well as top prizes In the Radio and Television Talentlme series since 1961, has become tired of singing. Tve had enough," he tokl me when I visited him at his Toa Payoh flat Tm weary694 words
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Advertisement98 1974-12-17 11 —-Arrow*GET INTO SOMETHING SEXY: JOIN THE ARROW y BRIGADE A Jim r» ud S3 11 This is the shirt that shapes up as the sexiest men in years. Arrow does it by cutting out the bulk and building in the body. With fastidious tailoring. Strategic back darts. Western yoke. Flap98 words
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SPECIAL FEATURE
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Article, Illustration1129 1974-12-17 12/13 (AIMS mills k A "Singapore 1943: The Japanese flag flies over Singapore. South-East Asia is in the throes of Japanese Co Prosperity. In Changi jail, thousands of civilian internees are being forced to live under the most extreme conditions. But hope burns1,129 words
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Article, Illustration612 1974-12-17 12/13 Among those who had to endure the wrath of the Kempeitai was the Bishop of Singapore, Rt. Rev. John Leonard Wilson. His evidence at the War Crimes Court said that he had been taken by the Kempeltal from C h a612 words
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Article, Illustration450 1974-12-17 12/13 Pakir Singh - by Pakir Singh "They had been devils to me. They were friends. I will tell you all about it." A few hours after he had spoken these words, S.M, Middlebrooke, an emaciated wreck after one year of Japanese Kempeitai torture, died at the Sime450 words
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Advertisement6 1974-12-17 12/13 OH THURSDAY: MORE TALK OF TORTURE6 words
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Advertisement68 1974-12-17 12/13 If you find these lighters likeable we already know something about you vOu're very likely, the type of man with a liking fot the finei things in life Ma ruman E-lectronic Cos lighters ROXY (S POKE) PTE LTD. 483 Tjnglm Halt Rc>dd Singapore 3 Tel U***** t*J Vjwi JMPC TnESTW^TCI^ITByi68 words
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PLEASURE
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Article, Illustration707 1974-12-17 14 Ivor Davis - From Ivor Davis Washington Post All male eyes were rivet ted on the svelte young woman as she calmly took a seat In the fashionable Beverly Hills Le Bistro Restaurant. It was a most appropriate entrance for James Bond's newWashington Post - 707 words
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Article, Illustration391 1974-12-17 14 Jennifer s 1L diarv J] The Singapore Hilton will hold its third annual Christmas Fair from Thursday to Saturday at the Captain's Cabin. Highlights of the fair will be the sale of Christmas cakes and cookies from a life-sized Cookie House, a huge391 words
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Article, Illustration540 1974-12-17 14 MELODY-MAKERS By Rajosky From humble beginnings which included playing at small neighbourhood parties, Burt Bacharach has emerged as the music man of the 70s. And if there is one contemporary musician who can lay claim to providing music that crosses all national boundaries, it540 words
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TREND
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Article280 1974-12-17 15 — CHOO KIM - CHOO KIM I should know quite a bit about woman bosses, having worked for two, and been one myself. And you can take It from me that all this talk about women not being able to handle crises Is untrue. My bosses knew as much280 words
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Article203 1974-12-17 15 — JUDY - JUDY Work for a woman? Never! as far as .possible anyway. They are usually perfectly capable people, and at times more so than men. But if *hey need someone to work under them, I'd prefer it to be someone else, not me. For five years, I203 words
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Article, Illustration239 1974-12-17 15 IV 111 <i Ic* Mouthpiece On her wedding day, the headdress becomes a girl's truly crowning glory—because her hair, no matter how beautifully styled—is half hidden by it. When my mother was a bride some 30 years ago the headdresses were elaborate tiaras ofPictures by SULAIMAN ISMAIL - 239 words
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Article41 1974-12-17 15 THERE seems to be a lot of prejudice against women bosses. Women in authority are always thought to be petty, bitchy and too emotional to cope with crisis. Three women say how they feel about working for another woman.41 words
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Article278 1974-12-17 15 — DUMPLING - DUMPLING Women bosses are ogres. If you're a woman they'll be wildly jealous that you look so youpg and beautiful (That's because you need to be 45 and a spinster to get to be a woman boss). Or so I thought. Imagine my278 words
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Advertisement107 1974-12-17 15 Tv SB From ITth ~24th~ Dec.1974 Say it with diamonds or other Jewellery items. The very latest creations from master craftsmen of world standing are here for X*mas shopping ocugni. Disco ant of 25% i> allowed lor all cash purchases, except for unset diamonds and watches for which 15% discount107 words
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FINANCE
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140 1974-12-17 16 London, Tuesday. Prime Minister Harold Wllaon yesterday called for a quick conclusion of the renegotiation of Britain'* Common Market membership terms and said there was still a kmc wsy to go to meet the essential requirements. He told Parliament: It Is in the best Interests140 words
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Article343 1974-12-17 16 Prospects for the property market during the next six to 12 months do not look bright unless Interest rate Is reduced by another two to three per cent and credit facilities eased further the managing director of a real estate appraisers firm has pointed out Mr.343 words
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135 1974-12-17 16 Reuter Georgetown. Tuesday Prime Minister Forbes Burnham of Guyana has said tils government Is planning to take control of all the country's foreign trade and would on Jan. 1 nationalise an American-owned bauxite works here. Mr. Burnham also announced plans for a new Guyana constitutionReuter - 135 words
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Stock markets round the world
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280 1974-12-17 16 After a smooth start, the Tokyo stock market drifted lower throughout the session to register a slight decline in one of the lightest trading of the year. With no new development to ,be seen the morning session opened higher on small-lot buying* centered on280 words
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Article110 1974-12-17 16 Closing prices on the Puis Bourse yesterday: Pariba* 1M -f M Ptonder 303 —J JO Prtn temps StJO —.10 cos as —4 Ban 30 .10 —46 Royal Dutch 111.30 3JO MJcheHn 130 —13 Thomson 100 JO unch. OTP TO —3.10 Btoone 114.40 IJO Air 300.70 —JO BOf 3U +3110 words
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Article282 1974-12-17 16 NEW YORK The stock market closed lower yesterday In sluggish trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, which fluctuated in a narrow range earlier in the day, was off 5.94 at 586.83. Declines led advances by about a two-to-one margin,282 words
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Article182 1974-12-17 16 11 JO ui today (Australian time) on the Bjrdney stock Bschance* Abartren suspended Do opto suspended AOD 03 00)4 Allstate 00 10 Aoiad nil 03 Aurora 00 07 Aim* Ant si upended Bsmboo 00 nil Beach 30 37 Bride* zrr** Cleveland 30 34 MaMNKM Mmonr 0» 11 00% 01182 words
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Article25 1974-12-17 16 Dow Jones closing stock "crates on New Toil Block Kxcbsng* rotcntay: lndustfteto SSBS3 (off 5*4), 30 transport iIMJI •-2J). stocks 191 (off 1.75).25 words
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Article80 1974-12-17 16 This aerrloe la from the Union Bank of Switzerland wataf prices in Bwim franca on the TuHfh r: change yesterda UBS 2300 10 SBC 430 Credit Sulwe SIM sao Swissair B. ft 1ft 10 3ft 1ft 9*1* Rctauur. 1700 Wlnterthur B. 1310 Zurich inaur. 6790 Juvena B 7lft Nestle80 words
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Article, Illustration288 1974-12-17 16 Prices In the Singapore stock market moved lower In selective trading yesterday, some of them hitting new lows. Weak sentiment kept investors away and Interest generally slackened even In the nsnally active stocks. General Lomber, which was an otstsndlng featare last week, lost sft288 words
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shopping A twice weekly advertisement feature
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Article366 1974-12-17 17 |T Is important 1 when decorating the home to remember that the floor, ceilings are not the only places that matter, Too many people are spending too much money carpets, wallpaper and nice artificial ceilings and not paying much attention to windows. Thus they land366 words
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Advertisement154 1974-12-17 17 if. i t A Asstciitid Inferior SPECIALISTS in CURTAINS FURNISHING FABRICS CARPETS WALLPAPER Com p|«t« Curtain, Furnishing, Carpat, Wallpapar Sarvlcas provldad. Decor Pte. Ltd. Consultation* Maasuramants alvan without obligation. Ist Floor, No. 127, Katong Shopping Cantra, East Coast Road, Slngapora 15. Tel: *****1. YOKOTA Sole Agent*: SABRIYUS Si CO. (PTE)154 words
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Advertisement69 1974-12-17 17 Going Overseas? We've got full ren«e of winter clottiingi and other it •mi you'll need... OVERCOATS... SCARVES... JUMPERS... PULLOVERS... CARDIGANS.. .GLOVES WINTER PYJAMAS. QUILTS. .WOOLLEN UNDERWEAR. ETC.. ETC. Fill HMIFTU 111 (Department Store) •1-M South Bnde* Mom). T«t: ***** Brmdin top** on Sundavtl:147 faopit i Comptra. T« *****S B-11 P*mn«ul«69 words
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SPORTS
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1078 1974-12-17 18 Here are the full results of the Singapore Kennel Club 7th Championship Dog Show held at Kalllang on Sunday. Beit to-Siow: Marksman of Wltteraham (Cocker ainiei). Owner: Mr. Bugene oa. Reserve Best-ln-Show: Penslng Red Arrow of Calldad of Yamlan (Boxer) j Owner: Mr. Yam1,078 words
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Article, Illustration593 1974-12-17 20 Mazda REs will provide the challenge Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday. Team Alfa, who pulled out of the Selangor Grand Prix in protest last September. are back competing for honours in Malaysian motor-racing. They have entered a strong eight-car team of Alfa Berllnas for the 30-lap593 words
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534 1974-12-17 20 Kuala Lumpur. Tuesday The Badminton Association of Malaysia have formed a Training and Preparatory Cbmmlttee, headed by senior vice-president Oan Chin Huat, for the 1976 Thomas Cup competition. The committee will prepare a blueprint for presentation to the BAM Council when they meet534 words
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616 1974-12-17 20 Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday Malaysia will play in the western section of the Asian zone in the 1976 Thomas Cup competition. the Hnal round of which will be held in Bangkok. This was decided by the Badminton Association council at a recent meeting in Kuala Lumpur.616 words
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Article584 1974-12-17 21 'Like lambs to the slaughter* Reuter New Delhi, Tuesday Indian cricket writers had some harsh things to say today about their team's defeat by West Indies by an innings and 17 runs in the second Test here. West Indies also won the first Test. They agreedReuter - 584 words
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Article117 1974-12-17 21 Reuter Melbourne, Tuesday— The Davis Cup would Inevitably become a sponsored tournament. Lawn Tennis Association of Australia (LTAA) president Wayne Reld said yesterday. He said negotiations which began during Wimbledon this year had now reached the stage where Davis Cup nations were ready to accept the bestReuter - 117 words
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52 1974-12-17 21 World heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali (right) presents a trophy on behalf of the Mexico State on Sunday to retired light-heavy-weight champion Bob Foster at a retirement dinner. The two had exchanged heated words earlier, when Ali criticised the plight of the Blacks in Albuquerque, Foster's home town. UM radioUM; radio picture - 52 words
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Article303 1974-12-17 21 Reuter Bangkok, Tuesday The seventh King's Cup football tournament goes into its semi-final round here tomorrow with defending champions 8 o u th Korea meeting Malaysia and Thailand playing Cambodia. The semi-finals, which were originally set for today and tomorrow, wore re-scheduled to Rive theReuter - 303 words
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Article41 1974-12-17 21 New York. Tuesday The New York Boxing Writers Association yesterday named Muhammad All as the "Fighter of the Year" on the basis of his eight-round title victory over George Fore man and his 12 round decision over Joe Frailer.41 words
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Article1048 1974-12-17 22 f =3 STABLE ROUNDUP by BLUE PETER -> Showman, Gudea, Kuala Rompin can be followed Auric Stable's Man pf Courage II can cap a great season by taking the Penang Gold Cup, the premier race of the Penang Turf Club Gold* Cup meeting. The1,048 words
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Article, Illustration385 1974-12-17 22 lion Cib led put the 4f and Into the straight from Dewt, with loyal Persian moving up third. Right Knight closed In on the outside. Boyal Persian raced past Lion Cob at the distance and drew away to win by385 words
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Article150 1974-12-17 22 United Press International Louisville. Tuesday The Churchill Downs Board of Directors yesterday moved to limit future fields for the Kentucky Derby to no more than 20 horses. To avoid, the possibility of having to run America's premier horse race in two divisions, the boardUnited Press International - 150 words
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Article270 1974-12-17 23 By BLUE PETER Penaag, Tuesday Pirate Ace did a splendid workout at Penang this morning. With George Podmore in the saddle the four-year-old by Grey Ghost beat Janson over 3f in 39 4/5. The going was good. Singapore Gold cup winner Maa *f Courage270 words
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Article, Illustration881 1974-12-17 23 Jeffrey Low - Jeffrey Lou uriting on SOCCER SCENE Jeffrey Low The Indonesian national team may play a friendly match against our national side at the National Stadium on Sunday. Negotiation* are now underway for th* Indonesians to play here on their way home from the Thai King's881 words
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Article131 1974-12-17 23 Reuter Paris, Tuesday—Scotsman Ken Buchanan retained his Euro p ean lightweight boxing title here last night when he wore down French challenger Leonard Tavam, stopping him In the 14th round. The 34-year-old Frenchman provided far more resistance than was expected and on occasions Buchanan lookedReuter - 131 words
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Miscellaneous280 1974-12-17 20 NEW NATION CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Slow train 6 Seize 10 Foreman: Colloq. 14 say" 15 Old-time exclamation 16 Bkin (do a gym stunt) 17 Worth 18 Oas used In welding 20 *TT»e Just" Athenian 22 Having wings 23 Vegetable 24 Poet-novelist Wylle 25 Type of tide 27 Turns inside out280 words
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Miscellaneous65 1974-12-17 23 THE BORN LOSER by Art Sansom iF«erc fcovfeAa "R€\IWTDTW£ JJUm FLOOR, WOW 4dOAeijE CCMT TW£ THE gxros-s •I a^/«DR? v 0 m SHORT RIBS by Frank O'Neal THE PEDR-E ARE ROTIN& IN "THE STREETS AND THE WfcMT OUT ON STJWKff/ impmeßßß «v M!;'ir: rst Vfl i F« St, i tUIIV65 words
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Miscellaneous549 1974-12-17 23 AT THE CINEMA BEN HUB: William Wylet's 11 Oscar-win-ning ftsssic adapted from Lew Wallace's ■eml-biblical novel Is back. Charlton Heston is the young Jew converted to Christianity and Stephen Boyd the Roman enemy Messala It not for anything else, the blockbuster will always be remembered for Its spectacular chariot MAMA.549 words
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Article319 1974-12-17 24 JJ - r r 3 The LAST word 4 by JJ Ah, yar! Christmas coming! Good to see those young faces (bless them) crawling all over the home again with sweets and food to eat. Maybe can ask one to help me natch the bugs In my bed.319 words
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Article, Illustration29 1974-12-17 24 S'PORE GIRL and she's pretty as a picture Jennifer Lee, 18, is a fashion-conscious girl. Picture by (111 iI ki i M K. girl. Picture by SULAI MAN ISMAIL.girl. Picture by SULAI MAN ISMAIL. - 29 words
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Article35 1974-12-17 24 AH FOOK: With the second Elizabeth gone, it looks like Richard Burton is "loveless" again. MEI LIN: I won't bet on it. He needs this sort of publicity to keep his career going.35 words
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Miscellaneous545 1974-12-17 24 TV RADIO 3.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by IN AND ABOUND <E) 3.30 DIARY OF EVENTS 3.35 LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDOURED THING 3iS OUR MUSIC MAKERS Ul GENERAL HOSPITAL 440 INTERMISSION 545 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by O LASSIE'S *.1v Ltl Mystic Monster 840 TODAY'S PRICES OP ESSENTIAL FOODBTUFPB (E/M) iM545 words
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Miscellaneous348 1974-12-17 24 r SHOW of the DAY DOC ELLIOT (8.35 over Channel Five). In tonight's story, The Runner, Ben Elliot treats a t o u g h-mlnded rodeo star, who Is suffering from high-blood pressure, and his 16year old son, who is suffering from "father pressure." Quest starring Morgan Woodward and Sam348 words
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