New Nation, 8 January 1975
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Title Section17 1975-01-08 1 NewNation SINGAPORE Wednesday January 8, 1975 No. 1225 Price 20 cents M.C.(P) 489/75 WEDNESDAY, |ANUARV 8, 197517 words
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Article, Illustration574 1975-01-08 1 Teresa Ooi, Want Look Fung - By Teresa Ooi, Want Look Fung The Ministry of the Environment has placed a huge task force of men and vehicles on full alert to move in the minute the oil slick from the grounded supertanker Showa Maru hits Singapore beaches. Special equipment to fight574 words
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Article174 1975-01-08 1 A team of experts from the Primary Production Department has been sent to Investigate how* the oil slick will affect marine life and its environment. An official from the Ministry of Law and National Development confirmed that the team was still investigating and assessing the situation.174 words
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Article51 1975-01-08 1 Reuter Kampala, Wednesday Four people have been struck dead by lightning while attending the funeral of a relative also killed by lightning. Radio Uganda said yesterday another 29 people were taken to hospital with injuries after the funeral at Ank o 1 e In Southern Uganda onReuter - 51 words
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Article36 1975-01-08 1 Three men, armed with daggers, held up company manager Mr. Koh Choon Hul, 34, and his family in their Happy Avenue East home and got away with cash and Jewellery totalling $20,460 early yesterday.36 words
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Article33 1975-01-08 1 Reuter Rome, Wednesday. The 16-year-old daughter of a factory manager yesterday became Italy's first kidnap victim of 1975 when she was abducted on a street near her home In Verona.Reuter - 33 words
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Advertisement17 1975-01-08 1 WHAT S ON. TIDES, MONEYWORDS P. 4 WEATHER P 6 COMICS Pl 6 CINEMAS. CROSSWORDS P. 1817 words
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Advertisement135 1975-01-08 1 MAOC MUSA For the best •jeans shirts jackets AVAILABLE AT ALL AUTHORISED DEALERS 0 >y MfiW t. f «T* VHfcJ I" m i N- »#-*>• u I' i %i <«&&»££* "MUMMY, WHO ARE THEY? They are the Gods of Luck, Wealth and Long-life. They stand for the Secure and Good135 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous11 1975-01-08 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 to 6 p.m. today—lsolated showers.11 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article456 1975-01-08 2 Teresa Ooi - Lee hits out at the irresponsible principals By Teresa Ooi The Minister of Education, Dr. Lee Chlaw Meng, this morning hit out at school principals and teachers who leave the responsibilities of extra-curricular activities (ECA) to others. "Some principals," said Dr. Lee, "consider ECA of only456 words
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Article54 1975-01-08 2 Motor cyclists and cyclists are not allowed to use the pedestrian overhead bridge at Jalan Toa Payoh. A spokesman for the Ministry of Law and National Development, commenting on a New Nation report yesterday which showed a motor-cyclist and cyclists using the overhead bridge, said that "prohibition signs"54 words
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Article40 1975-01-08 2 Buklt Batok East School will hold a fun fair at its premises in Jalan Jurong Kechll on Feb. 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Proceeds will go towards the building of an EC A centre.40 words
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Article261 1975-01-08 2 The first batch of teachers shortlisted by the Ministry of Education for promotion will be Interviewed within these two weeks. Teachers who have been selected for interviews will be informed shortly through their schools. The Public Service Commission will conduct the interviews. Originally the interviews were scheduled261 words
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Article46 1975-01-08 2 The family of the late Mr. Ng LI an Sun of Circuit Road and also Mr. Leng Yen Choo, formerly of Aljunied Road, are requested to call at the New Nation editorial office in Times House, Kim Seng Road, during office hours, to collect donations.46 words
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Article13 1975-01-08 2 Police reported 87 accidents yesterday. Four were serious, and non fatal.13 words
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Article, Illustration317 1975-01-08 2 "I will not do it again" this is the promise S h a u g n Nonnis, 11, made, after he was reprimanded for meddling with a Housing Board lift. Shaugn used a screw driver to release a Jammed lift last week, and rescued317 words
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Article78 1975-01-08 2 Share prices held steady at overnight closing levels on the Stock Exchange of Singapore this morning. BUSINESS DONE; First Section: S. Darby (3) 1.54, *5) 1.53. Sett. (5) 1.53. Hume (F.E.) (1) 1.05. Harlmau (1) 0.44. H. Par (2) 1.10, il) 1.09. Sett. (1) 1.10. CCM (2)78 words
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Article39 1975-01-08 2 The YMCA Sceneshifters will stage My Fair Lady at the victoria Theatre in June. The group will start rehearsals on Thursday at 8 p.m. at the YMCA, Orchard Road. Those Interested are requested to be present.39 words
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Article380 1975-01-08 2 FROM THI DOC HOUSE BY PO Among the voluminous Christmas mail I received was a letter from a wellwisher who asked what she should do about a six-month-old pup which has become a dirty little dog because it urinates indiscriminately on her favourite plants.380 words
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Article, Illustration248 1975-01-08 3 Douglas Chan - By Douglas Chan Taxi driver, Mr. Lim Leng Hiang, 61 (right), thought he could look forward to a windfall this year. His taxi licence plate tallies with the number of the current year 1975. For the past three years, since he acquired this vehicle, he248 words
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Article46 1975-01-08 3 The Pioneer Industries Employees' Union has won the right to represent more than 900 em ployees from the following companies: RoxyRubycon Electronic, Malaysia Tile Manufacturing. Nee Yam Mooring, Joanne Drew Figure Salon, Dolphin Marine Boats Services. SEAMO RELC, Setlm Private Ltd. and Jurong Ice-Skating Centre.46 words
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Article262 1975-01-08 3 The penicillin and tetracycline pills sold in the backlanes off Rowell, Johore and Desker Roads can do more harm than good. After an analysis of the pills, doctors revealed that some of them can cause kidney damage. They said: "They are all of very Inferior quality and262 words
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Article64 1975-01-08 3 The Roads Branch of the Public Works Department spent almost $1 million to resurface 19 roads In the last quarter of 1974. The department will resurface the following roads this month: Jalan Bukit Merah, Sims Avenue (Lorong One to Pay a Lebar Road), Lavender Street (Kallang64 words
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Article47 1975-01-08 3 Four senior lecturers In the University of Singapore have been promoted to associate professors. They are Mrs. Chan Yew Al, Operative Dentistry Department; Mr. Lye Thlm Loke, Prosthetic Dentistry; Dr. S.D. Sehgal. Mechanical and Production Engineering Department and Dr. Fung Wye Poh. Department of Medicine.47 words
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Article131 1975-01-08 4 Reuter Bangkok, Wednesday Thailand has decided to sell 20,000 tons of white rice to Singapore at a lower rate than the present price, a government spokesman said last night. He said the rate, requested by Singapore, would be US$3O ($69) each ton lower than the presentReuter - 131 words
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Advertisement49 1975-01-08 2 MEMORIN MADE IN GERMANY JnJ Ait -v. •Rids depression giddiness sight, biack out and gives you a dear thinking.#ls a natural protein preparation for nourishing the brain and nerves cells. South tatand Medloal Suppllea (tl Pte. Ltd. Obtainable from all dispensaries and Chinese drug stores in Singapore, Malaysia Brunei.49 words
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Advertisement18 1975-01-08 2 Dog Parlour Clipping Bathing Tick Washing Canine Necessities w unim I 20. Gr—n*ood A»Oi* Singapore 11 T4*phOf» *****918 words
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Advertisement35 1975-01-08 3 9 .1 e^» v J' I \K \R( II t.-\ ill! I ()S \!K< > l\DI( is I'l \KI IM. WIM.KS If I I < > su I! K! HV\m s|\( k \K )ki l K i i35 words
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Advertisement137 1975-01-08 3 i vs A KODAK photo-greeting card captures the warmth of the festive season with a very personal touch. Receiving a card made from your favorite photograph is a delightful experience for relatives and friends. And even when the season is over, a KODAK photo-greeting card makes it a pleasure to137 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement605 1975-01-08 4 NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I, Mydln Sopl of No. 15, Jalan Nam Seng Singapore, have applied for a Retail Beer Bhop licence in respect of premises No. 15, Jalan Nam Seng Singapore, and that this application will be heard In the Court of the First District Judge, District605 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous790 1975-01-08 4 Jackpot is $3000... ■□□□□□□□□ID! □□□□□□InonanGnaln No entrant submitted a solution which corresponded in all respects with the set of answers held by the judges to be the most apt and accurate in the New Nation Moneywords puzzle "L". Two entrants submit* ted a solution which differed at one point from790 words
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Miscellaneous506 1975-01-08 4 Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting mstuctions appear below Name (Mr./Mrs./Miss)* Address Tel: mm mm Cut along doited lines J CLUES FOR N-3 Favourite leisure occupation or pastime. Can provide certain people with fine entertainment. Won't be approved of by lovers of peace and quiet. Male bee which506 words
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WORLD NEWS
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206 1975-01-08 5 United Press International Hollywood, Wednesday —Mr. Blackwell's list of the world's worst-dressed women Includes a princess, a congresswoman and a famous Fanne. "I no longer have to threaten fashion's demise," the designer said, announcing his annual list yesterday. "It is dead." His list ofUnited Press International - 206 words
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Article, Illustration339 1975-01-08 5 Reuter London, Wednesday A hijacker who demanded £100,000 ($540,000) as the price for sparing the lives of an airliner crew was capturec after ai\ elaborately faked fight from one side if London to the nher last night. The man was seized at Stansted airportReuter - 339 words
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Article218 1975-01-08 5 Reuter New Delhi. Wednesday, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi said yesterday that the killing of her Rail Minister last week was only a rehearsal and Indirectly suggested that unnamed forces were out to get her. Without actually naming herself, Mrs. Gandhi told a public meetingReuter - 218 words
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Article199 1975-01-08 6 UPI and Reuter Beirut, Wednesday President Hafez Al-Assad of Syria yesterday expressed his country's full backing for neighbouring Lebanon in the face of Iraeli attacks. "What happens to Lebanon happens to us, and what hurts Lebanon hurts us," he said in a broadcast statement afterUPI and Reuter - 199 words
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Article27 1975-01-08 6 UPI Johannesburg. Wednesday A riot by 12,000 striking workers Idled the world's largest gold mine yesterday and left four miners dead and 22 injured.UPI - 27 words
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Article251 1975-01-08 6 UPI Reuter Saigon, Wednesday Communist troops have captured the town of Phuoc Binh after bitter fighting in its streets, sealing control of an entire province north of here. The town was the first provincial capital lost by the government in the continuous fighting since the VietnamUPI; Reuter - 251 words
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Article106 1975-01-08 6 UPI Reuter Washington, Wednesday.—A US Navy task force which sailed from the Philippines yesterday is moving towards the Straits of Malacca and not South Vietnam, the White House said. Press Secretary Ron Nessen said President Ford was concerned over the situation in South Vietnam, whereUPI; Reuter - 106 words
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Article96 1975-01-08 6 Reuter Brussels. Wednesday— A sharp-eyed customs officer at the International airport here yesterday notched up his second major success In six weeks when he discovered three kilos c 6.61b > of heroin In the luggage of a Malaysian passenger, police said. The unnamed Malaysian. who has beenReuter - 96 words
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Article293 1975-01-08 6 United Press International Manila, Wednesday President Marcos announced yesterday he would ask Filipinos in a nationwide referendum on Jap. 30 whether they want him to continue his two-year-old martial law regime. Mr. Marcos also said the people would be asked to decide whether they favouredUnited Press International - 293 words
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Article139 1975-01-08 6 United Press International TODAY Is Wednesday. Jan. 8. the eighth day of 1975 with 357 to follow. THE MOON Is approaching Its new phase. THE MORNING STARS are Mars and Saturn. THE EVENING STARS are Mercury, Venus and Jupiter. Those born on this date are under the sign oiUnited Press International - 139 words
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Article133 1975-01-08 6 Reuter Paris, Wednesday Australia will discuss the possibility of France building a uranium enrichment plant in Australia only after talks on a rival British process, Australian Prime Minister Oough Whitlam said here yesterday. "British experts are visiting Australia in the next few months in this connection.Reuter - 133 words
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Article26 1975-01-08 6 Reuter Darwin, Wednesday. A Jet-load of 118 volunteer building workers is due here today to help rebuild this tropical city, destroyed In a Christmas cyclone.Reuter - 26 words
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Article67 1975-01-08 6 Peking, Wednesday A peasant weather observer In central China's Honan province forecasts the weather —by listening to the croaking of frogs. Veteran weather-watcher Chang Chi-tsal says that if frogs croak on a fine day it will rain in two days. If frogs croak after rain, It will67 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement57 1975-01-08 5 Visit our New Premier Store at G-36 High Street Centre NINA RICCI the ties that do so much tor the look ot a really well-dressed gentleman. Exclusively imported from Franw by STORES** G-36, High Street Centre, (Ground Floor), Tel: *****1 G 08/31. High Slreet Centre Supreme House (Ground Floor) Goodwood.57 words
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Advertisement38 1975-01-08 5 m I m t' J avf Look ©XOITinG CLways LLeea e jeans jackets SOLE AGENTS HESHE ENTERPRISES branches at HESHE COLOMBO COURT PENINSULA PEOPLE S PARK CENTRE KATONG SHOPPING CENTRE ALSO WESTON TOPS 'N'JEANS (PEOPLE'S PARK CENTRE) v38 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous437 1975-01-08 5 YOUR LUCKY STAR IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are one for whom emotional satisfaction Is of primary imoortance. For you. there is mora to be gained through pride. presence. and nrir.ciDle than through any material assets. You know and appreciate the value of tangibles especially of money but437 words
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Advertisement611 1975-01-08 6 NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I, Neo Ah Pat of No. 996 Buklt Panjang Rd Singapore, have applied for a Retail Beer shop licence In respect of premises No. 990 Upp. Buklt Tlmah Rd 10 m/s Singapore, and that this application will be heard In the Court of the611 words
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Miscellaneous240 1975-01-08 6 WORLD WEATHER London Sunny Intervals with some showers, 48-43F, 9-6 C. Headline: Dr. Kissinger suggests preliminary oil talks. Moscow Bright, 2321P, minus 5-mlnus 6C. Headline: To grow a new harvest. New York Partly cloudy, 45-34F, 7-IC. Headline: South Vietnamese losing Phuoc Binh, first provincial capital to fall since 1972. San240 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration790 1975-01-08 7 Florence Tan - Building —the labour hitch MANY REGARD JOBS THE INDUSTRY OFFERS AS 'MENIAL AND DEGRADING' by Florence Tan Singapore's building and construction industry has had more than its fair share of problems lately. Despite the current slow-down in the building boom, contractors are still finding it dimcult to recruit labour, especially790 words
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546 1975-01-08 7 A sharp scream pierced the stifling heat of the still afternoon. Automat lcally. the workers on the ground looked up towards the half-completed 16-storey building horror written across their faces. They could only watch, rooted to the ground as the young546 words
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Advertisement76 1975-01-08 7 I VxhlzDani's YzlzZ'L MEN S SHOP Service 86, HIGH STREET, S PORE 6.TEL *****83 Also »t HILTON HOTEL A IMPERIAL HOTEL and G-27, SPECIALISTS' CENTRE (Ground Floor) Contact Lens Practitioner (Soft) H/drophilic Lenses 4LPHO OPTICS COFITOCT LEIIS CEfITRE 163, Orchard Road, Singapore 9 Tel *****7 Branch; Ground Floor. Robnw House.76 words
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OPINION
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Article347 1975-01-08 8 Filipinos are to be given a chance to reject martial law. President Marcos has officially announced that a referendum is to be held at the end of the month to find out whether his people want him to continue exercising his unlimited powers or whether347 words
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WHISPERS By ISPY
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Article51 1975-01-08 8 During a recent visit to Cambodia, a businessman was asked whether he would like a French or Cambodian breakfast. When he chose the local variety, he was served a bowl of noodles. Naturally he wanted to know what It was called. Came the reply "K w a y51 words
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Article72 1975-01-08 8 Being charitable Is not as easy as It sounds. When the employees' union of a local company decided to make a collection from among their members for charity, they Inadvertently collected from a new stafT member whose application to Join the union had not been approved by the72 words
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Article102 1975-01-08 8 MAGAZINE READER - MAGAZINE READER, I refer to the reply from the Postal Department (NN, 30.12.74) to Mr. Shanmugan's complaint about delay In the delivery of seamall from India. I, too, have a feeling that seamall articles from India are delivered late. However, before I complain, I would102 words
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Article240 1975-01-08 8 SIN CHEW JIT POH - A VOICE OF THE PRESS I SIN CHEW JIT POH The banking, financial, commercial and Industrial circles have all appealed to the Government to relax its credit squeeze. The Chinese Chamber of Commerce has sent delegation to the Finance Minister appealing for support for export trade240 words
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Article, Illustration469 1975-01-08 8 DICK WILSON; DICK WILSON - WEDNESDAY WITH DICK WILSON DICK WILSON One of the many visiting Western academic groups in China during the past couple of years was a particularly heterogeneous one composed of strong individuals who did not think very highly of each other. When they came to plan their programme469 words
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Article163 1975-01-08 8 NEGLECTED - NEGLECTED, Prom 1.12.74 bus services Nos. 1, 2 and 3 were re-routed, by-pass-ing the portion of Old Upper Cha n g i Road stretching from 6 ms. to 8% m.s. In their place, services, Nos. 33 and 40 were introduced. However, only bus No. 33 plys163 words
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Article76 1975-01-08 8 LO WING FAI - LO WING FAI I refer to the letter from Sensible (NN. 23.12.74). While we sympathise with your reader, we regret that his request cannot be entertained as student concession passes are Issued only to school children up to the age of 19 years or on their76 words
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Advertisement13 1975-01-08 8 MAIL BAG WRITE TO THE EDITOR. NEW NATION. LOCKED RAG 15. SIN6APORE 1.13 words
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Advertisement20 1975-01-08 8 ai?»V!«p; H 2S m H W. 2* Ifc* rt rJ >- £1 o nfi rni omro roi irt <rpnßr rtfi *****6/720 words
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FEATURE
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Article, Illustration723 1975-01-08 9 THIS SECRET SOCIETY IS NO FIGMENT OF THE IMAGINATION Los Angeles Times Does the Mafia exist? Is the Mafia a criminal secret society or is it a figment of the imagination of sensationseeking newsmen and politicians, as many Sicilians insist to this day? The Mafia is real, a memberLos Angeles Times - 723 words
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Article686 1975-01-08 9 BIG MOVE TO CHECK THE GROWTH OF HONG KONG'S UNDERWORLD United Press International They take such innocuous names as Red Pole. White Paper Fan or Grass Sandal. But they gain notoriety by extortion, illegal gamblinß operations, prostitution and drug trafficking. They are the triads. Some people call them TheUnited Press International - 686 words
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EDUCATIONAL BROADSHEET
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Article, Illustration3291 1975-01-08 10/11 Difference in altitudes results in three distinct relief regions Switzerland is a fas c 1 nating country. Its people are hardworking and although it Is locked In by mountains and ice, the nation has made a name3,291 words
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Advertisement4 1975-01-08 10/11 Next week: Agriculture, industries4 words
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PLEASURE
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Article, Illustration542 1975-01-08 12 Sonny YaP - Blue jokes sound like a tiresome routine r Cinema jl Review I by Sonny Y aP CARRY ON ABROAD directed by Gerald Thomas, with Sidney James, Kenneth Williams, Charles Hawtrey and Joan Sims (Cathay). If you saw the last Peter Rogers-Gerald Thomas film, Carry542 words
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Article, Illustration455 1975-01-08 12 JEAN LI - POPS SY JEAN LI NEIL DIAMOND: SERENADE (CBS): There's no doubt that Nell Diamond has widespread appeal both among the younger and the middle-aged audiences. And this is due In no small way to his knack at writing extremely c o m m e r clal,455 words
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Advertisement89 1975-01-08 12 The SOUL ICALYPSONIAN from TRINIDAD now making the scene with EIKO at the CLUB Join them tonight for a memorable experience. DENNIS and EIKO are ready to delight you with your favourites. HAPPY ?p.r £iub 'P.m. w EIKO DENNIS Time 7.30 p.m. 11.45 p.m. dob 1145pm em whtti th« •Mm89 words
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Advertisement62 1975-01-08 12 BAMBOO GARDEN RESTAURANT (FULLY AIR CONDITIONED) I I us I FOR ALL OCCASIONS BIRTHDAY •BUFFET •COCKTAIL •WEDDING •PRIVATE PARTIES COCKTAIL I LOUNGE' I HAPPY HOURS I 4 P.M. TO 7P.M. I LESS 20/. I WITH BEAUTIFUL! P R. GIRLS IN ATTENDANCE 1 TEL *****1 *****5 .);>.! HIVt K VAI.L I62 words
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Miscellaneous55 1975-01-08 12 SINGAPORE 1 (2) Cat's In the Cradle —Harry Chapin 2 (1) Gonna Make Yon a Star David Em ex 3 (6) Angle Baby Helen Reddy 4 (10) Only You Ringo Starr 5 (3) Whatever Gets Yon Thru the Night John Lennon and The Plastte Ono Nuclear Band 6 (7) Junior's55 words
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Miscellaneous119 1975-01-08 12 7 (8) One Man Woman/One Woman Man Paul Anka and Odia Coates 8 Please Mr. Postman Carpenter* 9 You're the First, the Last, My Everything Barry White 10 (5) I Can Help Billy Swan By Courtesy of Rediffusion. NEW YORK 1. (4) Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds: Elton John119 words
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TREND
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Article, Illustration340 1975-01-08 13 – KARTINA - Shop Around v y KARTINA Think jewellery. Baubles, bangles and bright shiny things never lose their lustre in the march of fashion. Amidst the up-and-down battle of the hemlines, hairdos and other harrowing fads, Jewellery has had been indispensable in completing the look of the340 words
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Article521 1975-01-08 13 THERE IS SPACE FOR FEMALES UP IN THE BLUE YONDER Reuter America's first potential spacewomen have just finished a week of training in a simulated spacelab. AH four are engineers and scientists employed by the national aeronautic and space administration's Marshall space flight centre. "They areReuter - 521 words
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Article268 1975-01-08 13 r 1 > Cook-In s > It's so easy to get chicken rice that it almost seems too much bother to cook it yourself at home. But of course there is chicken rice AND chicken rice and a whole world of difference In taste between268 words
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Advertisement95 1975-01-08 13 Diamonds Are uft More Than Just jmu Sparklers «*o*- W I is. Z m •wPs v 8 A. w >&« C ut, clarity .in(l colour arc the ICs that make them Superior to others Diamonds are our long established business. The Superb handc rafted elegance and quality of our gems95 words
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FINANCE
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Article340 1975-01-08 14 —United Press International London, Wednesday Chancellor of the Exchequer Denis Healey said yesterday that European Common Market finance ministers have agreed unanimously on a blueprint for pumping US$6 to US$l2 billion ($13.8 to $27.6 billion) of surplus oil dollars back from oil producers to—United Press International - 340 words
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Article114 1975-01-08 14 Reuter London, Wednesday. Alarmed lndustrallsts last night Issued an urgent warning that Britain's high inflation would cause soaring unemployment, and appealed to Prime Minister Harold Wilson for an emergency meeting. Informed sources said later that Mr. Wilson had agreed to meet them soon. TheReuter - 114 words
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Article82 1975-01-08 14 Reuter Berne, Wednesday—The Swiss Federal Banking Commission yesterday ordered the Geneva-bas-ed Banque de Financement S A. (Flnabank) to suspend payments because It was Insolvent. It also accused the bank's directors of having speculated In forward currency dealings. In a communique, the commission said the alleged speculationReuter - 82 words
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Article, Illustration219 1975-01-08 14 Market report J Share prices moved lower on the Singapore stock market yesterday—the second day in a row. Trading activity was also much reduced. The opening was barely steady, with the majority of traded stocks retreating a few cents each. An afternoon rally did not last,219 words
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Stock markets round the world
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Article98 1975-01-08 14 Closing prices in francs on the Paris Bourse yesterday: Paris 127 50 +2 Foncler 333 +4 Prlntemps 84.20 -20 COE 274 unch Bull 28.50 —2 Royal Dutch 111.80 —.70 Mlchelln 585 —9 Thomson 131 —2.50 CFP 85 +2.20 Rhone 124.20 +2.50 Air 304.70 —4.30 BSN 420 unch. Philips 3998 words
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Article252 1975-01-08 14 NEW YORK The stock market closed higher yesterday in moderate trading on the New York Stock exchange. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, a 35-polnt gainer in the past five sessions, was ahead 3.99 at 641.19 at the close. Standard and Poor's 500stock index was off252 words
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Article146 1975-01-08 14 TOKYO Share prices on the Tokyo Stock Exchange made a modest gain on bargain buyings reflecting the recent sharp decline. After having dropped 178 points in Ave straight sessions, share prices picked up in the early session as bargain buying entered into recent heavy146 words
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Article35 1975-01-08 14 Dow Jones closing stock averages on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday: 30 Industrials 641 19 (up 399 >, 20 transport 149.21 (off 0.13), 15 utilities 75.60 (off 0.06). 65 stocks 209.69 (up 068).35 words
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Article90 1975-01-08 14 This service is from the union Bank of Switzerland. Closing prices In Swiss francs on the Zurich Stock Exchange. UBS 2335 45 SBC 457 16 Credit Suisse 2245 50 Swissair B. 410 -1- 20 Swiss Reinsur. 1770 30 Winterthur B. 1390 70 Zurich Insur. 5800 25 Juvena B. 72090 words
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Article181 1975-01-08 14 Prices at 11.30 a.m. today (Australian time) on the Sydney Stock Exchange. A OX) 05 06 Albtate nil 11 Amad 00-Vi 05 Aurora 07 nil Bamboo nil 03 Beach 26 27 Bridge 08-',(. 10 Cleveland 27 28 Ea.«tmet 03 04 Endeavour 09 10 Flind 20c opt 02 nil Hastings181 words
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Advertisement596 1975-01-08 14 NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I, Yeo Klan Chye of No. 167 Lorong Chlkar Singapore, have applied for a Retail Beer Shop licence in respect of premises No. 167 Lorong Chlkar Singapore, and that this application will be heard In the Court of the First District Judge, District Court596 words
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Advertisement450 1975-01-08 15 r__ Ld Ml 20$ A .WORD ■BEEEZZuI MAQIC BHOP Magicians for parties, all books, tricks on magic available from House of 1001 magic tricks, Jokes, novelties 26, Robinson Road, S'pore., 1 Tel: *****. SPEEDO MINIMATES long and short dresses. Available In the most beautiful range of colours. Wash and wear.450 words
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Advertisement340 1975-01-08 15 ADVERTISER WITH 25 vears experience In catering (European Local Food) requires lady partner with small capital. For further particular please write N.N. Box 2610 p.m— GLOBE GENERAL CONTRACTOR CO., 43, Blk 106, Henderson Crescent, S pore 3 Tel *****9/ *****1 This Is your best chance cash or Instalments payments Specialist340 words
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Advertisement386 1975-01-08 15 AIRCOOLED DIESEL GENERATING set 15 kva 415 3 50 HZ 25 kva 415 3 50 HZ 100 kva 415 3 50 HZ Ex-stock February. 125 kva 415 3 50 HZ Ex-stock February. Made In Italy factory Assembled. Contact Anthony Sng *****4. Personal "S O S" SAMARITANS OF SINGAPORE Troubled? Ring386 words
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Advertisement428 1975-01-08 15 SHOPS FOR SALE or rent Faber Hills, Henry Park For particulars call Singapore Housing Management Pte. Ltd. Tel: TROPICAL TV. DAY/ NIGHT repair. Tel: *****2. All brands. Fair charges. Repair Buainoaa English A Report Writing 3 months Intensive course for office workers, secretaries, school leavers at: MOBUS TRAINING Unit 316,428 words
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Advertisement243 1975-01-08 15 Mi'iiwwifmflig FOR A WIDE SELECTION OF best used cars, call Pacific Motor Credit Pte. Ltd., 511, Buklt Tlmah Road, 4'j m.s., S'pore., 10. Tel *****1/*****4/ *****3 (Open till 6.00 p.m. dally). AIRCOND. MERCEDES 200 LATE 1970 new tax Insurance. Many extras. Excellent condition. $13,900/- on o. Phone *****6 *****1 office243 words
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Advertisement596 1975-01-08 15 NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY OIVEN that I. Ng Eng Siong of No. 15, Ceylon Rd. Singapore, have applied for a Retail Beer Shop licence in respect of premises No. 15 Ceylon Rd. Singapore, and that this application will be heard in the Court of the First District Judge. District Court596 words
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Article, Illustration271 1975-01-08 16 C.K. YONG - Australian coach says it is important By C.K. YONG Netball should be included in the schools sport curriculum again. This was the firm conviction of Betty Allison, the 45-year-old coach of West Australia who was in Singapore last week to impart her knowledge to our national271 words
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Article144 1975-01-08 16 Reuter Vienna, Wednesday Jose Duran of Spain scored a clear points win over Austrian Franz Csandl to retain hi s European Junior middleweight boxing title at Vienna's Stadthalle last night. The 29-year-old Spaniard notched up his third successful defence of the title he won last June,Reuter - 144 words
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197 1975-01-08 16 Reuter Las Vegas, Wednesday Joe Louis, the former world champion heavyweight boxer. and Johnny Weissmuller, the former world champion swimmer are planning a tour of Australia and New Zealand as golfers. Fred Sommer, spokesman for the pair, said the Royal Golf ClubReuter - 197 words
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Article31 1975-01-08 16 London, Wednesday China beat England 5-3 In an International table tennis match at Crystal Palace here last night to avenge their surprise defeat b> England last Friday.31 words
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253 1975-01-08 17 By BLUE PETER Ipoh, Wednesday Mark down Shaft as a lively outsider in the Class 5 Dlv. 5 6f handicap on Saturday. The four-year-old by Stardoric worked exceptionally well here this morning, with Takengon for company, Shaft did 3f in 37 3/5. The253 words
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Article30 1975-01-08 17 Tokyo, Wednesday World Boxing Council flyweight champion Shojl Oguma of Japan and Mexican challenger Miguel Canto yesterday both expressed confidence of winning in their title match here tonight.30 words
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Article457 1975-01-08 17 JEFFREY LOW - By JEFFREY LOW Singapore soccer referees will be told by their controlling body not to officiate any match that involves Division One club Tampines Rovers. This decision was unanimously taken at an emergency management committee meeting of the Football Referees Association of Singapore last night. The457 words
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Article, Illustration409 1975-01-08 17 C.K. YONG - Cup final: 3 days left By C.K. YONG Can Singapore Civilians bring back the Malaya Cup after 41 years? The answer to this rugbv poser lies at Kuala Lumpur Padang on Saturday when Singapore clash with Selangor in the 46th Cup final. Beaten finalists In lastPicture by SULAIMAN ISMAIL - 409 words
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269 1975-01-08 18 Reuter Sydney, Wednesday Australia led England by 335 runs with nine second Innings wickets left here today at lunch on the fourth day of the fourth test. Australia, 123 for one at the start of play, were 225 for one at lunchReuter - 269 words
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Article54 1975-01-08 18 London, Wednesday— South African Jo d y Scheckter is 4-1 favourite to win the 1975 world drivers' championship in the betting list issued yesterday by a leading London bookmaker. Scheckter, 24, won two Grand Prix races last season and finished third in the world championship series won by54 words
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Article39 1975-01-08 18 London, Wednesday Tony Jacklin was yesterterday chosen to captain the British and Irish team to meet Japan in a golf match, which begins at Sagamihara near Tokyo on March 14, for the second successive year.39 words
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Article458 1975-01-08 18 Three minor clubs survive UPI Reuter London, Wednesday Manchester United, the Second Division leaders throughout the season, were bundled out 3-2 after extra-time away to Third Division Walsall in the FA Cup third round replay last night. Elsewhere a hattrick by Brian Kidd gave ArsenalUPI; Reuter - 458 words
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Article, Illustration797 1975-01-08 19 Eric Cooper - Total of 32 to vie for title SQUASH RACKETS by Eric Cooper Thirty two boys will compete in the U nd e r-19 tournament which begins at 9 a.m. on Sunday at the Police Academy a big improvement in numbers since last week and797 words
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Article91 1975-01-08 19 Auckland, Wednesday An enthralling sec on d-round match carried third seeded Ray RufTels of Australia to the quarter-finals of the New Zealand Open tennis championships yesterday. RufTels beat New Zealand's Russel Simpson 6-7, 6-3, 7-5, 7-6. New Zealand's 17-year-old Davis Cup player Chris Lewis was beaten91 words
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Advertisement602 1975-01-08 16 NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I, Ng Choh Teck of No. Blk. 9, 50E Holland Ave. Singapore, have applied for a Retail Beer Shop licence In respect of premises No. 16, Blk. 6 Holland Close Singapore, and that this application will be heard in the Court of the Elrst602 words
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Miscellaneous64 1975-01-08 16 THE BORN LOSER iffl SHORT RIBS I HCW DO YOU BOVS FEEL I WE FEEL PRETTY CONFIDENT m i m m m m rCSr •it by Art Sansom f HOU've &OT A WGRD SEWSG (X HOAAOR,StX> V KfJOW TWAT! > 1174 by WKIM, US hi NtXJ SHOULD' P s by64 words
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Advertisement594 1975-01-08 17 NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I, Llm Slang You of No. Blk. 93, 118K, Whampoa Drive Singapore, have applied for a Wholesale Beer shop licence In respect of premises No. 21, Ord. Road Singapore, and that this application will be heard In the Court of the First District Judge,594 words
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Advertisement607 1975-01-08 18 NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY OIVEN that I, Ung Chong Tua c<v> Ang Chong Tua of No. 101 C Ylo Chu Kang Rd., Singapore, have applied for a Retail Beer shop licence In respect of premises No. 384, Boh Sua Tlan Rd., Singapore, and that this application will be heard In607 words
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Miscellaneous576 1975-01-08 18 AT THE CINEMA with SONNY YAP JUGGERNAUT: The box-office success of The Poseidon Adventure has sparked off a renewed Interest In the disaster genre. The Richard Lester film starring an International cast headed by Richard Harris, Omar Sharif, David Hemmlngs, Anthony Hopkins, Shirley Knight, lan Holm, Clifton James t»nd Roy576 words
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Miscellaneous293 1975-01-08 18 NEW NATION CROSSWORD a mum ■HUB ■an {■■■a mm m 1 Possess 5 Went by Jet 9 Mine car 13 in one's bonnet" 14 Jacob's substituted bride 15 "—or When" 16 Rustic party 18 Protection 19 Possessive pronoun 20 Daydreaming: Phrase 22 Crumpet 24 Hebrew month 25 Unclose: Poet. 26293 words
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Advertisement614 1975-01-08 19 NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I, Llm Yew Alk of No. 95A Track 27 Ylo ChuKangßd Singapore, have applied for a Retail Beer shop licence In respect of premises No. 85 Track 27 Ylo Chu Kang Rd. Singapore, and that this application will be heard In the Court of614 words
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Advertisement599 1975-01-08 19 NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I, Ng Seok Oek of No. 20-A, Jin Kachang Singapore, have applied for a Retail Beer Shop licence In respect or premises No. 20-A, Jin Kachang Singapore, and that this application will be heard In the Court of the First District Judge, District Court599 words
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Article262 1975-01-08 20 JJ - r f a The LAST word E -by JJ The British love their domestic animals. Every year, kindly old ladies and slightly deranged ones cut off children, relatives, and spouses from their wills, preferring instead to hand out largesse to dogs and cats. There are,262 words
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Article48 1975-01-08 20 AH FOOK: If the oil slick hits our beautiful beaches it will mean no swimming for quite a while. MEI LIN: The only way you can get back into the water again is to voiunteer your services if and when the oil gets to the beaches.48 words
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Advertisement120 1975-01-08 20 Restaurant and Kashmirian Cocktail Lounge INCREDIBLY EXOTIC! Kashmiri and NORTH INDIAN FOOD in ARISTOCRATIC ATMOSPHERE Superb Indian Cuisine Gracious Silver Service Elegant Relaxed Atmosphere WINE DINE New Kashmir Restaurant Adjoining the Restaurant is the SOPHISTICATED Kashmirian Cocktail Lounge! GROOVE IN WITH D. SATURDAY'S CHILD. Here FRIENDLY Beautiful girls serve! FREE120 words
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Miscellaneous727 1975-01-08 20 TV AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 3.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by TATAPAN MINGGUAN (M) A magazine series 3.30 DIARY OF EVENTS (M) 3.35 LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDOURED THING 4.00 PERSEMBAHAN KU (M) (r) A light musical programme. In this edition, Rosnah Hallp, accompanied by the Sangam Boys, entertains with a727 words
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Miscellaneous61 1975-01-08 20 SHOW off the Day 4 THE SCIENTISTS (9.45 over Channel Five). A variety of materials can produce an allergy—in fact, a person can be allergic to anything under the sun, including the sun. This episode, entitled Wheezles and Sneezles, shows how science tracks down what makes a person itch, wheeze,61 words
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