New Nation, 9 January 1975
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Title Section19 1975-01-09 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Thursday January 9, 1975 No. 1226 Price 20 cents M.C.(P) 489/75 I NEW (0) NATION comment!19 words
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Article256 1975-01-09 1 Teresa Ooi, Judith Holmberg - By Teresa Ooi, Judith Holmberg Judith Holmberg The Primary Production Department this morning confirmed that the giant oil slick has already affected the nursery and breeding grounds of marine life in the Western Anchorage of Singapore. The PPD established this, following an analysis carried out256 words
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Article87 1975-01-09 1 Reuter Bogota, Thursday. Twenty people were killed when an airliner owned by the Colombian domestic airline Satena crashed In the Amazonian Jungles of southern Colombia yesterday, an airline spokesman said. The victims were 16 passengers—all believed to be Colombians—and four crew. The plane crashed In poorReuter - 87 words
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Article337 1975-01-09 1 Bharathi Mohan - By Bharathi Mohan The ClD's Commercial Crimes Branch is investigating a $1 million airline tickets racket involving s e v e r al bogus companies in Singapore. At least four of these firms, registered as general business agencies, have ceased operations after cheating travel agents of337 words
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Article, Illustration141 1975-01-09 1 Taipeh, Thursday—No words were exchanged. Only their hands met—and Japanese war straggler Teruo Nakamura, now 57, crossed an abyss of 30 years, back to the wife who had lost all hope and remarried (left). The Taiwan-born former private In the Japanese Imperial Army appeared141 words
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Article159 1975-01-09 1 All tae kwon-do black belt holders will have to register themselves with the Singapore Taekwondo Federation. The Federation has set up a credential sub-com* mittee to verify the certificates of all black belt holders and their names will be keot in a register. All clubs will159 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement19 1975-01-09 1 See Page 4 WHAT'S ON, TIDES, MONEYWORDS P. 4 WEATHER P. 6 CROSSWORDS, COMICS P. 19 CINEMAS P. 1819 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous14 1975-01-09 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 to 6 p.m. today—lsolated showers In late afternoon.14 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article, Illustration231 1975-01-09 2 Violet Oon - By Violet Oon Introducing the new look for the Maritime Command. For everyday wear, the beige uniform is retained but for special occasions the navy is stepping out in style in whites. Other new features are the smart cap which replaces the beret for all ranks231 words
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349 1975-01-09 2 Douglas Chan - By Douglas Chan Singapore Customs seized more than $2 million worth of contraband from smugglers last year. The contraband seized comprised mainly liquors, cigarettes, sugar, garments, cosmetics and furniture. They were from 1735 cases In which nearly 1400 arrests were made. Of the349 words
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Article54 1975-01-09 2 The Stock Exchange of Singapore saw very dull action this morning. At press time, only six counters were traded and all tended lower. BUSINESS DONE First Section H. Par (2) 1.06. F. Merlin (10) 0.83). E. Y. Sang (1) 0.87. Inchcape (1) 1.54. F and N (1)54 words
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Article43 1975-01-09 2 The Ministry of Education Is to hold written and oral examinations in the National Language In March and September this year. The March examination will be for civil servants. The September examinations will however. be open to the public as well43 words
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Article42 1975-01-09 2 The Minister of State (Prime Minister's Office), Tuan Hajl Ya'acob Mohamed, will present cheques to three Mosque Building Fund Committees on behalf of the Singapore Malay Football Club at the MFA Clubhouse, 3 Moulmeln Road on Saturday at 2 p.m.42 words
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Article271 1975-01-09 2 The Institute of Public Relations should try to Ret the government to draw up legislation to Kve public relations Her recognition and to get the university to back it up by having the relevant courses In order to obtain the public's respect for the profession.271 words
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151 1975-01-09 2 If you belong to the rare RH negative bloodtype, you need not fear if the stock runs out. For in emergency cases, the Blood Transfusion Centre will scan their stand-by list and rush down one of the volunteer donors with that particular blood151 words
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Article12 1975-01-09 2 Police reported 76 accidents yesterday. Five were serious, none fatal.12 words
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Article312 1975-01-09 3 Wang Look Fung, Lee Yew Meng - By Wang Look Fung, Lee Yew Meng Several share broking companies have not paid any bonus to their employees lor last year. Many employers attributed the non-payment to the stock market slump. The reduced volume and price slide coupled with higher operational costs during the312 words
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Article121 1975-01-09 3 The Housing Board completed 26,500 units of flats last year. These new flats are mainly in the Bedok, Marine Parade and Telok Blangah housing estates. According to an HDB spokesman, the Board alms to build another 30,000 units of flats this year. At121 words
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Article317 1975-01-09 3 Police scored their first major success for the new year with the surprise arrest of three gunmen at the Outram Road General Hospital yesterday. The gang was wanted in connection with finance companies hold-ups and armed robberies recently. A fourth man was ?icked up in a house317 words
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162 1975-01-09 3 The price of Thai rice is unlikely to drop for another Ave months. Rice Importers say the present stockpile must be used up before rice Is sold at the new "lower" rates ol Thai Imports. They were commenting on a report Bangkok162 words
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Article, Illustration528 1975-01-09 4 Two Japanese government officials arrived in Singapore last night to find out how the supertanker Showa Maru ran aground on Monday. They are Mr. Choji Tomlta, chief of the Oceangoing Ship Section In the Japanese Ministry of Transportation, and Mr. Noboru Ishlo, chief528 words
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Article151 1975-01-09 4 A local trading company fcas plans for the revival of the hula-hoop craze here —through competition. The company. which claims to be the only one importing the hula hoop in Singapore presently, has already made arrangements to stage a competition for enthusiasts at a local amusement park.151 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement609 1975-01-09 2 NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I. Seah Kwee Seng of No. 4968, Blk 68, Lor. 5 Toa Payoh Singapore (12), have applied for a Retail Beer Shop licence In respect of premises No 288, Buklt Tlmah Rd Singapore, and that this application will be heard In the Court of609 words
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Advertisement187 1975-01-09 3 o with Sanyo no more a back-breaking chore Sanyo's SW-7500D0r SW-7001D/P .fully automatic washer/ spin dryer is a time-saving, fast-working, all-in-one unit. It washes clothes thoroughly with automatic reverse centrifugal action and then spindries them in the same tub without any transferring of clothes whatever. The water level is also187 words
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Advertisement612 1975-01-09 4 NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I, Tan Koon Slang of No. 581, Alexandra Rd Singapore, have applied for a Retail Beer shop licence In respect of remises No. 1047, Blk 116, Jin Buklt Merah lngapore, and that this application will be heard In the Court of the First District612 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous342 1975-01-09 4 The YMCA SCENESHIFTERS will stage My Fair Lady at the Victoria Theatre in June. The group will have rehearsals at the YMCA Orchard Road at 8 p.m. tonight. Those Interested In taking part In the play may attend. The Adult Education Board will hold a BUFFET DINNER at its Calmhlll342 words
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Miscellaneous506 1975-01-09 4 Cut out and pin with other coupons Posting instuctions appear below Name (Mr./ Mrs /Miss)' FILL IN IHQQDIA □□□It MISSING j LETTERS ACROSS I IG ES BELOW Cut along dotted lines CLUES FOR N—4 Rider's Mat. A good needs to b« trained by experts. Picturesque cave. Perhaps only one of506 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article293 1975-01-09 5 United Press International New York, Thursday Mass poverty continues to plague large sections of Asia, a United Nations report on global social conditions said yesterday. Unemployment, inefficiency, rapid population growth and disparity in income are the main reasons for Asia's economic plight, the report said. ItUnited Press International - 293 words
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191 1975-01-09 5 Reuter New York, Thursday.— Rock star Elvis Presley, worried about being "fat and 40" according to a close associate, spent his 40th birthday yestr.rday in his bedroom on u strict diet. The associate said Presley had postponed his Las Vegas appearance later this monthReuter - 191 words
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Article53 1975-01-09 5 DJ - DJ London, Thursday—The police in Glasgow face a grave problem. They saw two men carrying a coffin on the main road and when they approached, the two men put the coffin down reverently—and fled. The coffin was empty and a policespokesman said: "Our inquiries have come to53 words
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Article, Illustration240 1975-01-09 5 UPI and Reuter Washington, Thursday Judge John Sirica yesterday ordered the release of John Dean, principal Watergate accuser of former President Richard Nixon, and two other former Nixon associates imprisoned last year for their roles in Watergate scandals. In his surprise decision. Judge Sirica said heUPI and Reuter - 240 words
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Article117 1975-01-09 5 United Press International TODAY Is Thursday. Jan. 9, the ninth day of 1975 with 356 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 ofUnited Press International - 117 words
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Article86 1975-01-09 5 Reuter New York, Thursday The Godfather strengthened its hold as the alltime box office film champion in 1974 a year in which two new Alms, The Sting and The Exorcist, made the top 12 list, according to Variety, the show business weekly. The Godfather, based onReuter - 86 words
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353 1975-01-09 6 Reuter Washington, Thursday The United States is pressing the World Bank and other international lending agencies to stop giving generous loans to oil- rich countries, senior US officials said yesterday. They said the Ford Administration was losing patience with the agencies' policies andReuter - 353 words
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Article21 1975-01-09 6 Reuter New York, Thursday Richard Tucker, star tenor of New York's Metropolitan Opera for almost three decades, died yesterday.Reuter - 21 words
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Advertisement127 1975-01-09 5 Visit our New Premier Store at G-36 High Street Centre a snip of information on nORMEUII i r nOVi Lots of quality suitings are locally available. But. did you know that Dormeuil is the top manufacturer in the entire world for fine suitings? When only the very best will suffice,127 words
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Miscellaneous340 1975-01-09 5 YOUR LUCKY STAR IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are on the whole an outspoken person whose attempts at total honestly can be wonderfully refreshing when they are not devastating. TOMORROW... CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19) Allow your curiosity full sway. Investigate issues completely before attempting to make up your340 words
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Advertisement184 1975-01-09 6 Springfoam. Dunlopillo softness and steel spring durability for lasting sleeping luxury. For the Festive Season, Dunlop offers you something special. With every Springfoam mattress you buy, you get 2Dunlopillo pillows FREE! Springfoam is the only mattress combining long-life steel innersprings with soft, thick layers of luxurious Dunlopillo-on topof and below184 words
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Page 6 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous228 1975-01-09 6 WORLD WEATHER London—Mainly cloudy with occasional rain, 50-45F, 10-7 C. Headline: Hijack death gamble. Paris—Cloudy. 50-41F, 10-SC. Headline: Province capital taken by communists in South Vietnam. Moscow—Overcast. 1814F. minus 8-mlnus 10C. Headline: The efficiency of our work. Rio de Janeiro Cloudy. 90-63 F. 32-17 C. Headline: Reds score major victory228 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration1256 1975-01-09 7 Florence Tan - THREE CONSTRUCTION WORKERS TALK OF LIFE ON THE SITE... by Florence Tan They risk their lives daily—all for a few dollars more. These are the construction workers of Singapore who by the toil and sweat of their brows have over the years, been instrumental in changing the1,256 words
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Advertisement156 1975-01-09 7 FOR $1-900 A DAY YOU CAN HAVE HllS COLOUR SET AND GUARANTEED NO WORRIES ,F n* EVER BREAKS DOWN After all. RENTACOLOR has a team of engineers trained overseas, to ensure that our sets are in good working order continuously. And that's why it is well worth your while to156 words
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OPINION
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Article322 1975-01-09 8 The decision to bring back interschool sports will mean more work for many ECA teachers, but it should also go a long way in reviving the students' interest in competitive sports. Since ECA was made compulsory, school children have been compelled to take up at least322 words
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WHISPERS By ISPY
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Article51 1975-01-09 8 A Press release from an English public relations firm probably deserves the prize for late delivery of 1974. Sent In November to enlighten this office of the visit of a trade mission which was to arrive later that same month, the release reached us on January 6,51 words
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Article105 1975-01-09 8 The National Junior College students have been told that they would be prepared to sit for a prestigious exam which. If they passed, would gain them admittance to most universities in the world. The only snag is that both students and NJC teachers are wondering who are105 words
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Article177 1975-01-09 8 LIM HENG TOW - LIM HENG TOW Public Relations Officer, RTS. Singapore, 11. This Is in reply to the letter from Helen Yong in the New Nation of Dec. 28. We are aware that feature film producers in Taiwan and Hong Kong do turn out a good number of Mandarin177 words
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Article221 1975-01-09 8 Step-by-step peace World Comment The Observer It begins to look as if the postponement of Mr. Brezhnev's visit to Egypt, Syria and Iraq may be due more to the Soviet leader's ill health than to any new rift in Soviet Egyptian relations, though the decision may have an element ofThe Observer - 221 words
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Article, Illustration547 1975-01-09 8 PAKIR SINGH; PAKIR SINGH - THURSDAY WITH PAKIR SINGH PAKIR SINGH Just what is the United Nations up to? First, Palestinian leader Arafat was called upon to address the General Assembly. Now it seems, with the declaration of 1975 as International Women's Year, the stage is set for another547 words
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Article85 1975-01-09 8 DR. Y. S. LOH - DR. Y. S. LOH Ag. Hematologic, Blood Transfusion Service, Singapore, 3. I refer to ycur feature, Our Top Ten, of the New Nation of 30.12.74. This Is to clarify the fact that Mr. Ying Cheok Sing was not the first person to be awarded the "oscar" by85 words
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Article63 1975-01-09 8 TEO HAN WUE - TEO HAN WUE Public Relations Officer, Singapore Police Force, Singapore, 1. I refer to the report In The Roving Eye column of the New Nation dated Nov. 30. 1974 under the heading Courting Danger. The Traffic Police have taken enforcement action resulting In six on-the-spot warnings be- ing63 words
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Advertisement13 1975-01-09 8 MAIL BAG WRITE TO TNI EDITOR. NEW NATION, LOCKED RA6 IS. SIN6APORE 1.13 words
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Advertisement234 1975-01-09 8 NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I, Tan Too Liat of No. 83, Boat Quay, Singapore, have applied for a Retail Beer Shop licence In respect of premises No. 83, Boat Quay, Singapore, and that this application will be heard In the Court of the First District Judge, District Court234 words
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FEATURE
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Article, Illustration1260 1975-01-09 9 Opinion was divided on ways to curb the old vice Making of the Modern Singaporean Gambling had aroused intense debates among Singapore's planners from the very first days of Its foundation. But there was no easy solution to It. Gambling farms flourished In1,260 words
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Article290 1975-01-09 9 Reuter The Philippines is slowly rebuilding the centuries old Spanish military fortress of Intramuros, destroyed during bloody fighting between American and Japanese forces in World War 11. This walled city within modern Manila, a citadel of Spain's power for nearly four centuries, is being meticulously re-createdReuter - 290 words
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Advertisement308 1975-01-09 9 TAIWAN/ ALISHAN/ HUALEIN/ HONOKONO/ BANGKOK TOUR 9/12/14 DAYS $1270/ $1390 1480 19/1, 26/1, 9/2, 12/2, 23/2, 9/3, 16/3, 23/3, 30/3. BANGKOK/ HONGKONO/MANILA 8 DAYS $1080 26/1, 9/2, 11/2. 12/2. 23/2, 9/3, 15/3, 16/3. 28/3. LOWEST FARES TO LONDON EUROPE 6 FLIGHTS A WEEK FROM $760 BANGKOK/ HONGKONO (Macau) 8 DAYS308 words
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Advertisement399 1975-01-09 9 NOTICE NOTICE 18 HEREBY OIVEN that I, Chong Hln Quan of No. 71-73 Johore Road Singapore, have applied for a Retail Beer Shop licence In respect of premises No. 73, Johore Road Singapore, and Chat this application will be heard In the Court of the First District Judge, District Court399 words
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SPECIAL FEATURE
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Article, Illustration1667 1975-01-09 10/11 Pakir Singh - Singapore's fall to the Japanese was sudden and swift. Within a matter of hours the Japanese invaders, with the fury of conquering hordes, rounded up thousands of Singaporeans and a large scale massacre followed. Some estimate that1,667 words
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1340 1975-01-09 10/11 On the ninth day of the trial, Lieut. Gen. Kawamura Soboro, second accused, entered the witness box and was crossexamined by Major F.W. Ward. Throughout the severe crossexamination, Kawamura m a i nt alned that the army operational1,340 words
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Article647 1975-01-09 10/11 The defence opened Its case with a prepared address which was delivered by Captain R.S. Wait, British officer assisting the Japanese counsel. The address claimed that the act allegedly committed Jointly by the seven accused Japanese officers was in the nature of a military operation647 words
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Advertisement609 1975-01-09 10/11 NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY OIVEN that I, Phua Que Poh of No. 198, Nee Soon Road, Singapore, have applied for a Retail Beer Shop licence In respect of premises No. 198, Nee Soon Road, Singapore, and that this application will be heard in the Court of the First District Judge,609 words
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PLEASURE
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Article, Illustration1051 1975-01-09 12 Sally Quinn - Brynner seen on stage again after 25 years' absence From Sally Quinn Washington Post The sleek black limousine was idling in front of the Barrymore Theatre and through the back window one could see the bald head. Inside, he sat sprawled across the back seat dressedWashington Post - 1,051 words
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Article482 1975-01-09 12 United Press International Jeffrey Konvitz is a smart lawyer who got rich almost by mistake while trying to break into movies as a producer: Konvitz is the 30-year-old author of The Sentinel, a best-selling novel, the paperback rights of which sold for US$2OO,OOO ($460,000). He offeredUnited Press International - 482 words
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Advertisement612 1975-01-09 12 NOTICE NOTICE 18 HEREBY GIVEN that I, Seow Chlew Nov of No. 117 Jalan Potong Paslr Singapore, have applied for Retail Beer shop licence In respect of premises No. 117 Jalan Potong Paslr Singapore, and that this application will be heard In the Court of the First District Judge, District612 words
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Advertisement55 1975-01-09 12 o home of the stars !T r oPi«an« S THEATRE-RESTAURANT NITECLUB ORCHID LANTERN jf|| NIGHTLY PRESENTS Time ~7A l-fli V .^tO V /i VISUAL v i DELIGHT! -r LONDON y EROTICA M v v 7 W: DUO ARNFDIS > »> Tel 3/6433 (lan C j est s o 'wband in55 words
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TREND
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Article, Illustration737 1975-01-09 13 Betty L. Khoo - KNOW HIS TECHNIQUES SO YOU'LL DEPLOY THE RIGHT TACTICS by Betty L. Khoo Plenty of dates AND prop ositions come a pretty girl's way when she's vacationing abroad and alone. Of course some are welcome (dates that is) but how does a girl spot someone whose737 words
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Article, Illustration178 1975-01-09 13 If DECOR I IPEAS J You're up on the Bth floor, pigeonholed in the heart of the concrete Jungle. And you long for some cool greenery ipstead of just blue skies glimpsed through other towering blocks. You can bring a garden into your flat with some imagination178 words
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171 1975-01-09 13 Just as we associate Dresden pottery with England, we've always thought of pewterware as something typically Malayan. But actually pewter has been in use In England since the Roman days. The Romans used the tin found in Cornwall to make replicas of silver171 words
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Advertisement599 1975-01-09 13 NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I, Lim Ah Ker of No. 72, Jalan Gaharu Singapore, have applied for a Retail Beer Shop licence In respect of premises No. 98, Rifle Range Rd Singapore, and that this application will be heard In the Court of the First District Judge, District599 words
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FINANCE
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Article, Illustration223 1975-01-09 14 Market sentiments remained weak for' the third successive day on the Singapore stock market yesterday. Buying support was sadly lacking as reflected by the continued decline in share prices and trading volume. Turnover at 1.51 mi'lion shares was half that of Monday. The price falls, though by223 words
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Article38 1975-01-09 14 Reuter Detroit, Thursday. General Motors has announced that its new car sales slumped by nearly one-third in 1974. Last year 3,695,534 new cars were sold compared with 5,073,296 in 1973, a drop of 27.2 per cent.Reuter - 38 words
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Article407 1975-01-09 14 Reuter Washington, Thursday The United States will press ahead with its plan for a U5525,000 million ($57,500 million) fund to help industrialised countries in economic, trouble, despite Common Market coolness, wellWormpd sources said here yesterday. Common Market finance ministers meeting in LondonReuter - 407 words
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Stock markets round the world
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Article169 1975-01-09 14 NEW YORK The stock market closed lower yesterday in moderately active trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, ahead around a point at the outset, was off 5.79 points at 635.40 at the close. Standard and Poor's 500-stock index was off169 words
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Article33 1975-01-09 14 Dow Jones closing stock averages on New York Stock Exchange yesterday: 30 Industrials 635.40 (off 5.79), 20 transport 146.63 (off 258), 15 utilities 74.93 (off 0.67), 65 stocks 207.35 (off 2.34).33 words
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Article83 1975-01-09 14 This service Is from the Union Bank of Switzerland In Swiss francs on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday: UBS 2400 65 SBC 467 10 Credit Suisse 2260 15 Swlssclr B. 410 Swiss Relnsur. 1870 100 Wlnterthurs B. 1460 70 Zurich Insur. 5850 50 Juvena B. 720 Nestle B. 237583 words
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Article256 1975-01-09 14 TOKYO The Tokyo stock exchange suffered a severe setback after a favourable start. Encouraged by Tuesday's favourable performance on the T.S.E. along with the price advance on the Wall Street for the sixth straight session, the morning session opened slightly higher under cautious buying in256 words
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Article93 1975-01-09 14 Closing prices In francs on Paris Bourse yesterday: Faribas 127.50 unch. Fonder 338 +5 Printemps 82.50 —1.70 COE 273 —1 Bull 29.80 +1.30 Royal Dutch 113 80 +1.60 Mlchelln 597 +12 Thomson 134 +3 CFP 84.50 —.50 Rhone 126 +1.80 Air 306.50 +1.80 BSN 418 —2 Suez 200.10 —2.4093 words
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Article218 1975-01-09 14 The last vestiges of Slater Walker's presence in Singapore are to be erased soon. This followed the decision to voluntarily wind up Slater Walker (Singapore) recently. The company was set up in November 1970 just before Slater Walker made a lightning takeover of Haw218 words
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Advertisement608 1975-01-09 14 NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY QIVEN that I, Yow York Seng of No. 12 F Andrews Avenue, Singapore, have applied for a Retail Beer shop licence In respect of premises No. 12 F Andrews Avenue, Singapore, and that this application will be heard In the Court of the First District Judge,608 words
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FOR THE YOUNG
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Article345 1975-01-09 15 The mystery of the moon World of Science V The various landings of men on the moon since July 1969 have not destroyed the fascination of this satellite for mankind. Instead, it is now wondered whether flights to the moon will one day be possible for the345 words
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Article, Illustration120 1975-01-09 15 Robbie was only two and still in diapers when his father Richard Taylar. 39. a retired professional motorcycle rider, gave him his first cycle as a present. "Within an hour," Mr. Tavlor recalls, "Robbie was riding that little one-horse-power bike with all the confidence of aUPI picture - 120 words
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Article210 1975-01-09 15 Country file The winner in this week's letter column is CHUA LAY HONG who wins $10. With the shortest standing in front and the tallest at the back, we posed for a group photograph. We also put on our sweetest smiles apd waited patiently.210 words
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Article, Illustration102 1975-01-09 15 y LETTERS from ihr young Somalia Is a republic of north-east Africa with a northern coast line on the Gulf of Aden and a south-eastern coast line on the Indian Ocean. Its eastern tip is the most easterly point of the continent. Having an area102 words
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Advertisement73 1975-01-09 15 /iristof/e Complements All Well-Dressed Tables The World Over lor many years, C'hristofle has stood out as a symbol ot all that is excellent in silver tutlery It has adorned countless well-dressed tables all over the world The beautiful, intru ate design lhe deep glow of n-.etal and rich handle texture73 words
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Advertisement479 1975-01-09 16 r 2os A .WORD r N DINE DANCE A ROMANCE to I the 'Sounds of Hawaii' at Aloha Rhu Hawaiian Village i The Ideal Seaside Rendezvous for exotic seafood, Cantonese cuisine and soothing music. Just 2'/> m.s., from Bedok. Reservations, Tel: *****4 *****0. ARE YOU UNABLE TO COLLECT your debts?479 words
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Advertisement386 1975-01-09 16 OCEAN QOINQ 38 FT SCHOONER rig catamaran All new sails stainless steel rigging, Seagull outboard etc. US$O5OO/-. Tel'4oB9ol. FOR SALE MERCURY 125 h p. outboard motor, excellent condition $2,200. For viewing and demonstration phone office hours ***** Henry. I Beauty Ciltare WE ARE NOW OPENED for business. For the latest386 words
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Advertisement447 1975-01-09 16 HOCK SOON CATERS all types of furniture very moderate price. Enquiries:- Mr Francis Leong, S'pore., *****0. I NO DEPOSITS, EASY payments. All sorts of furniture are available. We accept old furniture as first payment. Please call at Style Furniture 540 Queenstown Japanese Garden or Sweet Home 21, Blk. 211, Lorong447 words
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Advertisement439 1975-01-09 16 AFTER A HARD Day s work, Kindly call over to International Health Centre. Merlin Hotel, Beach Road for our golden fingers to relax you. For appointment phone *****73, *****11 ext. 425. SERVICING ALL KINDS T V.. tape-recorders, amplifiers Reasonable charges. Day/ Night Service. Fhone S'pore *****08 anytime. Science Technical T439 words
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Advertisement175 1975-01-09 16 AIRCOND. MERCEDES 200 LATE 1970 new tax Insurance. Many extras Excellent condition $13,900/- 0.n.0. Phone *****6 *****1 office hours. SUBARU GSR COUPE Mld-1973. Low Mileage, 1 owner, Metallic paint. Ring after 9.00 a.m. *****77 William. CLASSIFIED 1973 TOVOTA CORONA, TOYOTA CARINA. Toyota Celica, alrcond. Tel: Francis Koh *****3. SEASONS OFFER!175 words
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Advertisement604 1975-01-09 16 NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I, Ng Guan Giam of No. 215, Telok Ayer St. Singapore, have applied for a Retail Beer Shop licence In respect of premises No. 215, Telok Ayer St. Singapore, and that this application will be heard In the Court of the First District Judge,604 words
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SPORTS
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Article582 1975-01-09 17 Possible cancellation if strike is not settled soon Reuter Montreal, Thursday The 1976 Olympic Oames could possibly be cancelled or the major sports facilities scaled down in size if a strike by iron workers is not settled within a week, Quebec Labour Minister Jean Cournoyer saidReuter - 582 words
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Article, Illustration656 1975-01-09 17 Jeffrey Low - BOWLING NOTES by Jeffrey Low The proposed a m a 1 g amation of Singapore's three giant clubs Grange, Katong and International Bowling Club is now reaching the final stages. A pro-tem committee have already been set up and they have proposed a name for the new656 words
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284 1975-01-09 18 Reuter Sydney, Thursday England captain John Edr i c h was taken to hospital with possible fractured ribs here today after he was felled by a ball from Australian fast bowler Denniss Lillee in the fourth Test. Edrlch was struck by the first ball heReuter - 284 words
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Article120 1975-01-09 18 Reuter London, Thursday Tony Jacklin, former British and US Open golf champion, is unlikely to play in Britain in 1975. The organisation that handles his affairs confirmed here yesterday that Jacklin intends to leave his home in England and take up permanent residence in Jersey,Reuter - 120 words
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Article296 1975-01-09 18 Explosive situation today Reuter Bydney, Thursday The desire of England and Australian cricket officials to avoid any confrontation over the umpiring and bumper bowling in the current Test series could be challenged in today's tense last day of the Fourth Test here. England need to bat throughoutReuter - 296 words
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Article253 1975-01-09 18 Reuter London, Thursday Nottingham Forest sent Tottenham Hotspur crashing out of the English Football Association Cup last night to give Brian Clough a wonderful start to his new Job as Forest manager. Clough, British soccer's best known extrovert, Joined Forest only on Monday. He raisedReuter - 253 words
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Article1009 1975-01-09 19 SATURDAY CI. 5 Div. 2 6f Kampcng Melayu II 9.00 4 Swift Flutter 8.10 Audacious 8.09 2 Bravo 111 8.09 15 Oenghiz Khan II 8 08 10 Ontario 8.06 13 Kohanl 8.06 8 Prince Wlnalot 8 05 6 Mighty Great 8.04 12 Fancy That 8.041,009 words
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Article106 1975-01-09 19 Buenos Aires, Thursday—Racing fans awaited the arrival yesterday of the bulk or the 23 Formula One cars and drivers for the Argentina Grand Prix on Sunday that kicks off the 1975 motor racing season. Several of the drivers, Including local favourite Carlos Reutemann, were already on hand.106 words
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Article228 1975-01-09 19 SATURDAY RACE ONE: 2.15. Claw 6 Oiv 3 6f: Guatani 111. Emergency acceptor*: Braatagi II (17), Chez Noua (18), Chungking (19). RACE TWO: 2.45. CI. 5 Div 5 Sf: Tudor Pirate 11, National Flag, Neglected, Sana Pride, Woodcote Lady 11, Dukedom IV. RACE THREE: 3.15. CI. 6 Div I228 words
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Article360 1975-01-09 19 Truly Grateful worth watching By BLUE PETER Ipoh, Thursday Make a special note of Truly Grateful in the Class 2 Division 1 6f sprint on Sunday. The four-year-old by Make Haste made a spectacular winning debut at Kuala Lumpur in November. With a riding boy in360 words
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Article56 1975-01-09 19 Auckland, ThursdayNew Zealand Number One seed Onny Parum beat American Mike Machette in an epic, 73game match lasting almost four hours in the New Zealand Open tennis tournament here yesterday. In the 16th game of the final set Parum saved three match points and eventually beat the56 words
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Article50 1975-01-09 19 Lahore. Thursday Pakistan Test captain Intikhab Alam yesterday cracked a century in 119 minutes the fastest in league cricket here this season. Burly Intikhab. who is expected to lead Pakistan In two Tests against the West Indies next month, finished with 106 Including IS fours and a tlx.50 words
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Article43 1975-01-09 19 London, Thursday Mohibullah Khan of Pakistan, winner of the British Amateur squash championship for the oast two years, heads a group of e>lght leading players who have accepted Invitations to compete in a roundrobin tournament here from January 13 to 16.43 words
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Advertisement576 1975-01-09 17 NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I, Koh Bock Seng of No 82N, Jin Cheng Hwa Singapore, have applied for a Retail Beer Shop licence In respect of premises No 12, Jin Cheng Hwa Singapore, and that this application will be heard In the Court of the First District Judge,576 words
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Miscellaneous578 1975-01-09 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 and Roy578 words
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Miscellaneous87 1975-01-09 19 THE BORN LOSER by Art Sansom HOOJJSIOWte£D AAE FOR "THE v 6ROCERV CJ&Xi S m tw Oft *K. Til ft* p« Oi kti r^ AM I/ A'Naal SHORT RIBS LONG LiV£ TH£ AT//VG oy r rann w iibh BUT THAT IS. GUARDS/ THE KING fS 4 JERK/ KNT THAT A87 words
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Miscellaneous300 1975-01-09 19 NEW NATION CROSSWORD HHHanw ACROSS 1 Slow train 6 Seize 10 Foreman: Colloq. 14 say" 15 Old-time exclamation 16 Skin (do a gym stunt) 17 Worth 18 Oas used In welding 20 "The Just" Athenian 22 Having wings 23 Vegetable 24 Poet-novellst Wylie 25 Type of tide 27 Turns Inside300 words
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286 1975-01-09 20 The LAST word a JJ A very old man used to live in a makeshift shelter at the Marine Parade beach park in Katong. He did not seem to have any relatives, but he was not lonely. He had a lot ofJJ - 286 words
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Article45 1975-01-09 20 AH FOOK: The Judge who advised the husband to smack his wife's bottom Instead of her face for misbehaving is talking nonsense. What's the difference? MEI LIN: What I would like to know is—where should a wife bit her husband when he misbehaves?45 words
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Miscellaneous906 1975-01-09 20 TV AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 3.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by BEVEN GENERATIONS OF LOVE <r) Wan SlLlan and M e r n g Chlang-Nul (Ep. 4 ana 5): Mandarin serialised opera starring Ivy Llng-Po and Lee Shuen 3.45 MAGAZINE ZERO ONE 4.00 GENERAL HOSPITAL—Daytime serial starring John Bernadlne, as Dr.906 words
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Miscellaneous78 1975-01-09 20 I SHOW of the Day GRIFF (9.55 over Channel Five). Lome Greene plays Wade Griffin, a former police captain turned detective. Ip tonight's episode, Elephant in a Cage, Griff seeks to clear his client, a veteran police officer, of a first degree murder charge. In the meantime, an "accidental death"78 words
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