New Nation, 20 February 1975
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Title Section20 1975-02-20 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Thursday February 20, 1975 No. 1261 Price 20 cents M.C.(P) 489/75 r 7— NEW (t NATION COMMENT20 words
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Article, Illustration249 1975-02-20 1 Wang Look Fung - By Wang Look Fung The world's biggest floating fortune sailed Into Singapore this morning. The 65,680 -ton Queen Elizabeth ll—the biggest and most luxurious passenger liner afloat —arrived with a load of 1200 round-the-world passengers, most of them millionaires. The passengers, whose combined worth Is easilyPicture by PHILIP LIM - 249 words
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Advertisement27 1975-02-20 1 SEX vs TV: TURN TO PAGE 2 STOCK EXCHANGE P. 2 MOHEYWORDS P. 2 WHAT'S ON TIDES P 4 WEATHER P 6 COMICS P 17 CINEMAS P.27 words
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Advertisement81 1975-02-20 1 4. v. nbermHiii RigitiwnJ Trmdt Murk SEIKO QuuarJLz THE WATCH OF THE FUTURE i .i> i. -11f,111 ri.in <11:'■- 'uni ng ,rl 'I'll!" .V (-r A h D< •>' it. rf<,r ho man in ■"j 1 lit l,»r.s "iffo iiocuf.i' > Si 'a i: 11 enc<ised hrin«JM>m»:iy cr.it J A81 words
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Miscellaneous13 1975-02-20 1 Forecast 8i n gapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to p.m. today—No rain.13 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article371 1975-02-20 2 Teresa Ooi - By Teresa Ooi Malaysia wants a tripartite council to re g u 1 ate shipping through the Straits of Malacca set up Immediately and the possible banning of supertankers above 200,000 tons. This was disclosed by the Malaysian Minister for Information with special functions371 words
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Article243 1975-02-20 2 ON THE 'CHANGE k J The Stock Exchange of Singapore recovered this morning from the beatings it received at the hands or bears during the past two days. From the opening bell, renewed buying pushed share prices higher. Yesterday's losses were more or less recouped243 words
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Article13 1975-02-20 2 Police reported 84 accidents yesterday. Four were serious and none fatal.13 words
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317 1975-02-20 2 Wang Look Fung - By Wang Look Fung It is YES for sex after the late, late show. A New Nation check showed that colour television and the late, late shows do not deter married couples from having sex. They were commenting on the suggestion raised317 words
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Article524 1975-02-20 2 VIOLET OON - THEATRE «r VIOLET OON Charlie Brown on stage, performed by an adult? Impossible you would say. That's what I thought when I was invited to the Stage Club's production or You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. How could adults bring to life the loveable524 words
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Article, Illustration385 1975-02-20 3 POTENTIAL OF THE REGION IS BETTER THAN THAT OF THE NATIONS IN MID-EAST South-East Asia has enormous potentials beyond that of the Middle East, according to Mr. John Lunch, dir-ector-general of the Port of London Authority. At a Press conference yesterday, "ait. Lunch, who is visiting385 words
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Article28 1975-02-20 3 The MP for Telok Blangah, Mr. N. Qovlndasamy, will open the Telok Blangah East Post Office at Telok Blangah Crescent on Feb. 28 at 8 p.m.28 words
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Article, Illustration101 1975-02-20 3 A father Is desperately trying to contact this schoolboy (above) who disappeared from home a week ago. Micky An c Cheng Etwee. 12, was last seen playing with a croup of children near his home in Chal Chee Road on Feb. 10. His father, Mr. Ang Tow101 words
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Article219 1975-02-20 3 The Chinese Chamber of Commerce will send a study mission to Eastern Europe in April. The mission will visit Czechoslovakia, Poland, Russia and Yugoslavia. It alms to promote friendship and co-opera-tion between these countries and Singapore, particularly In economic fields. Members of the chamber and others219 words
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Article, Illustration315 1975-02-20 4 Indonesian Impressionist painter Kartlka Affandi's entire life Is centred around her first love expressing her feelings on canvas. And she does it well too. Based on her emotions and complete adoration of such things as simplicity of life-style, nature, honesty, innocence and most315 words
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Article503 1975-02-20 4 Private schools under fire Many students who have enrolled for secretarial studies in private colleges are "forced" to continue with their courses because of the difficulty in getting their money refunded. Some colleges are reluctant to refund the students' money, particularly if they are foreigners.503 words
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Article90 1975-02-20 4 Another electronics factory axed 85 workers today. The latest retrenchment was at the Asia International Electronics (8) Pte Ltd at Redhlll Industrial Estate. Some of the workers who reported for work this morning were served with retrenchment notices and paid their salaries. The management90 words
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Article27 1975-02-20 4 The annual meeting of the St. Andrew's Old Boys' Association will be held at St. Andrew's House, Woodsville Road on March 1 at 2.30 p.m.27 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous534 1975-02-20 2 > 'VLI JZ* *®J wSsi^j^Xm Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instuctions appear below Name (Mr./Mrs./Miss) Address FILL IN MISSING LETTERS ACROSS ID □□□■□□Hit wgm la □■□□Enlfiai Cut along doited lines CLUES FOR T-4 1. Whisky named from its country of origin 2. When o bull it trying534 words
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Advertisement148 1975-02-20 3 THE COOL FACTS > M jsr. OF SANYO'S WHISPER-QUIET RANGE OF ELECTRIC FANS a a Q 4 Sanyo's specially designed contoured blades displace much more air than ordinary fans. Sanyo's well-balanced metal blades do not fray or are effected by heat and so last longer than those made of PVC.148 words
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Advertisement20 1975-02-20 4 CONTINENTAL RESTAURANT km n I 1 5 1 >• *5* .n' II HI I IHi Sl\ II Alllll!! (8j JjcTDpegjal I.JMAMRUMMA20 words
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Advertisement176 1975-02-20 4 SUCCESS Read these letters from girls who have taken the Deportment and Grooming Course at ElsaYeo Model Centre The benefits are many.... > AUDREY KO: "I have undergone a period of training on deportment and grooming at the Institute. Though it was only a short period of 2 months, under176 words
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Miscellaneous200 1975-02-20 4 Dr. Yeoh Ohlm Seng, Speaker of Parliament and MP for Joo Chlat will officiate at the BALLOTING CEKEMONY for allocation of stalls In the Marine Parade market-cum-hawker centre at the car park between blocks 51 and 52. Marine Terrace, at 2.30 p.m. Mr. N. Qovlndasamy, MP for Telok Blangah, will200 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article333 1975-02-20 5 Vote for 90-day suspension Reuter Washington, Thursday The Senate yesterday overwhelmingly voted to suspend President Ford's controversial oil tax for 90 days, by a margin bigger than necessary to override an expected Presidential veto. The vote on the moratorium of the US$3 ($7.20) a barrelReuter - 333 words
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Article54 1975-02-20 5 Reuter United Nations. Thursday—The UN Security Council will meet today to debate the new Cyprus crisis brought about by last week's declaration of a separate Turk-lsh-Cynrlot state. Announcement of the meeting came as UN Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim sounded out the Turkish and Greek Governments on a resumptionReuter - 54 words
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Article220 1975-02-20 5 Reuter Paris, Thursday. The government yesterday approved in principle a proposed law that would permit divorce by mutual consent. The bill will now return to the Council of Ministers for minor modifications before being submitted to the parliament's spring ses-r slon. a government spokesmanReuter - 220 words
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Article58 1975-02-20 5 inty Ottawa, Thursday Rotating strikes by government workers has slowed down mall In Toronto, where half Canada's mall Is handled, and Interrupted airline service In eastern Canada. Offlclals said that only a scattering of mall was being moved through the huge postal terminal In Toronto, which normallyinty - 58 words
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Article150 1975-02-20 5 Reuter Bombay, Thursday A dispute over who should dust the furniture in the offices of the Reserve Bank of India has thrown banking operations in this city into chaos. About 400,000 cheques (about $702 million) have piled up as the clearing house managed by theReuter - 150 words
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Article267 1975-02-20 6 Reuter London, Thursday Mrs. Margaret Thatcher said yesterday she was finding "man management" to be one of her biggest problems after eight days as leader of Britain's Conservative Party. "Prima Donna la a feminine word," she said In a radio Interview. "One finds that Is a greatReuter - 267 words
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Article245 1975-02-20 6 UPI Dusseldorf, Thursday A Turkish Airlines DCIO jumbo Jet carrying 169 passengers suffered wing-flap damage while landing at Dusseldorf on Tuesday night, aviation authorities said yesterday. "Our first information is that the rear win* flaps malfunctioned and two pieces fell off, a spokesman at the Federal AviationUPI - 245 words
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194 1975-02-20 6 United Press International London, Thursday. TewAew yesterday took the blame for what a government surrey described as an Inadequate level of literacy among Britain's school children. Television won acquittal. A Language for Life, a 600-page report prepared by a committee of is educators underUnited Press International - 194 words
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196 1975-02-20 6 Washington, Thursday. —A New Jersey man who found out that his bride of two weeks had once been a male was granted an annullment on Tuesday. A superior court Judge ruled the wife had committed fraud. Judge Sherwln Lester granted the annullment to Louis196 words
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Article118 1975-02-20 6 United Press International New York. Thursday A survey of some 8400 New York City high school Juniors and seniors showed yesterday that almost one In 10 has a drinking probjem. The study, conducted by the Hunter College School of Health Bclences In co-operation with the BoardUnited Press International - 118 words
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225 1975-02-20 6 Reuter London, Thursday Housewife Jackie Haddock thinks she's well on the way to chalking up a strange record for the world's longest pregnancy. She is due to give birth on April 8, if her calculations are right—and it's a big "if" she willReuter - 225 words
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Article, Illustration357 1975-02-20 6 Sadat sets a new condition Reuter Cairo, Thursday Prospects dimmed yesterday for an early resumption of the Geneva Middle Bast peace conference after Egypt said it would not return to Geneva until it made up for all the weapons it lost in the 1973 war. ByReuter - 357 words
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Article35 1975-02-20 6 United Press International Phnom Penh, Thuriday—Rebel gunners narrowly missed a US supply Jet Involved In the augmented airlift to Phnom Penh yesterday afternoon, killing five Cambodians and wounding six. military officers said.United Press International - 35 words
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Article131 1975-02-20 6 TODAY Is Thursday. Feb. 20, the 51st day of 1975 with 314 to follow. THE MOON is approaching Its full phase. THE MORNING STARS are Mercury and Mars. THE EVENING STARS are Jupiter, Saturn and Venus. Those born on this day are under the sign of Pisces. Operatic soprano131 words
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Article34 1975-02-20 6 New Yortc, Thursday—Legislation now before the Washington House of Representatives would legalise prostitution by providing licensing of houses and Individuals "only upon satisfactory proof that the applicant Is of good character."34 words
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Advertisement129 1975-02-20 5 i.w~r MrI v.. fK .7.1 3* tefc4 »> The world's greatest ocean bier woukbil sail without Castrol! The fact that the QE2 is here has a lot to do with Castrol. Main engines to door locks, stabilizers to refrigeration units are all lubricated by Castrol. In her vast galley, bread129 words
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Miscellaneous286 1975-02-20 6 WORLD WEATHER Paris—Cloudy, 52-46P, 11-BC. Headline: Kissinger and Olscard d'Estalng have breakfast meeting. London—Cloudy, rain at times, brighter later. 50-45F, 10-7 C. Headline: Short time Ford men In revolt Moscow Sunny, 2514F, minus 4-minus lOC. Headline: Folk talents. New York—Rain ending early today, fair and mild tonight. 50-39F, 104C. Headline:286 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration988 1975-02-20 7 FROM HUMBLE START TO THE BIG TIME ...and the heir with lots of drive Last week New Nation dealt with the hardships the early Chinese pioneers faced when they first arrived in Singapore and the qualities that helped them survive the challenges. Today New Nation focuses on some of988 words
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270 1975-02-20 7 Federated Malay States. Mr. Tan took a great Interest in public affairs. He founded the Chwee Eng 8u I, a Chinese school at Amoy Street, and he was a regular supporter of the Tan TOck Seng Hospital.270 words
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Advertisement36 1975-02-20 7 FOR $1-900 YOU CAN HAVE THIS OLOUR With our train of engineers .tt your service. RENTACOLOR IV Rental Specialists worldwide. 27 (ioldhill I'la/a. Podium Block. Thomson Road, Singapore, lor enquiries and servicing, call ***** 10/1 136 words
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OPINION
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Article365 1975-02-20 8 Organisers of amateur sports are nearly always In need of money. But not many of them were exactly overjoyed to learn the other day that they could get subsidies from the Singapore Sports Council. For they will not be able to get help If and when365 words
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WHISPERS By ISPY
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Article54 1975-02-20 8 Vain women are getting younger these days. On a recent shopping trip, a friend's three yearold daughter kept on asking her mum to buy every dress she tried on. The reason? "Mummy, I dont have enough dresses. 1 don't want to be seen In the same dress54 words
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Article64 1975-02-20 8 Jeering remarks at football matches are changlnc with the times. At a recent football match at the National Stadium a fan was heard shouting "balek kampung" to a Singapore player who fumbled a chance. His friend Immediately pointed out that the player wsis no longer living In a64 words
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Article182 1975-02-20 8 CHEANG KOK MING - CHEANG KOK MING Ag. Chief Executive Officer. National Maritime Board, Singapore, 2. I refer to your recent editorial, Savins the Bhlp of Discontent (NN. 8.2.(5) which touches on the cruise ship MS Rasa Sayang. The crew disputes which could be regarded as teething problems have182 words
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Article197 1975-02-20 8 World Comment I k J 1 Bangkok Post No matter how remote Ethiopia seems from here, that unhappy African country has two very important thing* In common with Thailand. First, neither country has been colonised. Second, both Thailand and Ethiopia have a bUc problem with Muslim minorities.Bangkok Post - 197 words
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Article106 1975-02-20 8 YAP PEK HONG (Mrs - YAP PEK HONG (Mrs.) Ag. Asst. Secretary (Public Relations), Housing and Development Board Singapore, 2. We refer to the article regarding the concrete vents of one-room flats at Idrls Road and Kempas Road (NN, 1.2.75). This safety measure has been Introduced to minimise the spread of Are106 words
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Article, Illustration572 1975-02-20 8 PAKIR SINGH; PAKIR SINGH - THURSDAY WITH PAKIR SINGH PAKIR SINGH By God, it looks like many workers all over the world will all get the three-day week after all. At the rate mighty Industrial corporations are being forced to cutback on production, the three-day week will become as572 words
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Article80 1975-02-20 8 As a resident of Jurong Town, I am appealing to the authorities to Install a push-button pedestrian crossing light at the newly constructed zebra crossing opposite Jurong Town Primary School. A recent fatal accident at the crossing tells us that it Is unsafe for residents to make80 words
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Advertisement10 1975-02-20 8 BAG WRITE TO THE EDITOR. NEW NATION LOCKED ME IS.10 words
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Advertisement124 1975-02-20 8 BEST BIRTHDAY CAKE First Clan International Cake-making Technic it being used in making our High Grade and Nicely Decorated Cakes. All kinds of Birthday Cakes are sold at Reasonable Prices, it is therefore very economic to give as a Gift or for own use. It makes a Perfect Gift. In124 words
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FEATURE
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Article, Illustration1310 1975-02-20 9 Ismail Kassim - City life brings new hope and fears by Ismail Kassim Resettlement dominates the lives of thousands of Singaporeans. It Is a word that for many people spells hope, the chance of a new start with a move from 'squatter's hut to a decent flat. But for others1,310 words
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Advertisement44 1975-02-20 9 Outstanding Features for an Outstanding Watch! TITONI Spcce Stcr LATEST FROM SWITZERLAND 28,800 vibrations, the practai beat for absolute precision. Split Lever dial, Scratch-resistant, Ruggedly-built. Stylish. Waterproof Rotomatic. 25 jewels. Day Date calendar. r/A 'Oru X TITONI the watch Switzerland takes pride to produce44 words
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SPECIAL FEATURE
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Article, Illustration1864 1975-02-20 10/11 Pakir Singh - by Pakir Singh The noise of a rattling lorry, sullenly making its way along Clementl Road, drowned out the sounds of the night the frogs, the lizards and Insects. Then without warning the vehicle, packed with Chinese men, dlsappeared into the1,864 words
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607 1975-02-20 10/11 The war was over —and out came the dreaded Sa Ji gang's terror men Within weeks of the British occupation of Singapore, a fantastic resnrfenee of secret societies took place. The island was one huge, steaming slum and among the first of the societies to regroup and unleash its sharp607 words
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350 1975-02-20 10/11 Chilling fear tickled the spines of Singaporeans as the secret societies spread their nefarious tentacles into all levels of society in the immediate postwar years. The authorities appeared to be helpless. Concerned citizens urged the police to take harsh measures. Some350 words
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FOR THE YOUNG
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Article672 1975-02-20 12 r, World of Sci<»nc<* I Until 300 years ago almost everyone believed that epidemics were caused by evil spirits or other supernatural agencies. Even doctors thought that the terrible disease cholera was caused by a malignant spirit of some kind. Now. ol course, any child672 words
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Article, Illustration165 1975-02-20 12 Oceans Ancient men believed that the oceans had no limits and were afraid to venture beyond the horizons. The great naval adventures in the 14th and 15th centuries, however, proved with their voyages that the earth is round and there are three great oceans165 words
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Article235 1975-02-20 12 Hioloqv I L—LJJ Every seed Is made up of three main parts; embryo, food-store, and •eed-coat or testa. Embryo. This is the essential, living part of the seed that will develop Into the young plant. It consists of a radicle which will form the235 words
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Article293 1975-02-20 12 y v Earths Crust N A Antarctica is a large continent which is almost entirely covered with permanent ice. This is often more than 10,000 feet thick, and it rises to form a great plateau with a height of 9000 tD 11,000 feet. A few high293 words
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Article138 1975-02-20 12 V Quiz kN )l 1. In 17M, Henry Cavendish described the preparation of a very Important experiment which he presented before the Royal Society. What was that experiment about? 2. Who was Francis Bacon? 3. When was Bacon born? 4. Where was Isaac Newton born? 5. When was138 words
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Article159 1975-02-20 12 HERIATY BTE; MOHD SHAH. A«ed 12; ONG MUI KENG, Aged 12; PATRICK CHEW - r I II I IKS j& fI( U 11 I V HIIKJ I- HERIATY BTE. MOHD SHAH. A«ed 12. ONG MUI KENG, Aged 12. PATRICK CHEW The winner In this week's letter oolumn is Hertaty bte Mohd. Shah. She wins $10. ONE day159 words
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Advertisement54 1975-02-20 12 The New Inspiration is now at The Newest Cocktail Lounge <* m C ome .11 1 <"1 experience the iifvv inspiration I hey i > f now it the B.iren singing ,*nct swinging witti inspiration to •n.iKc y(hi ,iruJ Keep you happy d.IIK f, om .JO pm to !(H' midnight'54 words
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Advertisement312 1975-02-20 12 TAIWAN/ ALISHAN/ HUALEIN/ HONQKONQ/ BANGKOK TOUR 9/12/14 DAYS $1320/ $1440/ $1530 9/3, 18/3, 23/3, 30/3, 3/4, 8/4. 10/4, 14/4 20/2, 27/2. BANGKOK/ HONGKONG/ MANILA 8 DAYS $1050 23/2, 9/3, 15/3, 18/3, 28/3, 8/4, 12/4 LOWEST FARES TO LONDON ft EUROPE FLIGHTS A WEEK FROM $780 BANGKOK HONGKONG (MACAU) 8 DAYS312 words
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TREND
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Article, Illustration208 1975-02-20 13 B.L. K - B.L.K. Women here would pay an incredible amount for a French or Italian label pure silk shirt but In our Chinese emporiums and some c-u r i o shops, pure silk blouses, rich with embroidery are (or rather were) going for a song. You couldPicture by Sulalman Ismail - 208 words
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Article, Illustration704 1975-02-20 13 Betty L. Khoo - AND NEVER MORE SO THAN WHEN A MAN WEDS A FOREIGNER by I Betty L.Khoo When cousin Sonny wrote that he was bringing home his English bride-to-be there was pandemonium. His mother was horrified, Indignant and outraged and, in such a stricken state, her704 words
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Article, Illustration240 1975-02-20 13 B. L. KHOO - MDECOR|] II IDEAS J I B. L. KHOO Even If you've got a guest or second bathroom that's no bigger than a broom closet you can still do It up completely and attractively, putting in toilet bowl, washbasin and even a tiny bath Just likePicture by CHUA PENG TEE - 240 words
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Advertisement75 1975-02-20 13 S.KAdeSiUa A WOPLD OT FINK DIAMONDS AND KCUI6ITE JW EIiEGY For the touch <;f beauty and,yutility toduimond prec an i >nqinal j«■ w111?r y consult us W'i t* now about the ■/.< ,rid of 11ne Jiarr>onds ox qui si to jc ,ve lory We created it And f .iff.' r75 words
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Advertisement120 1975-02-20 14 SWING INN TRADING CO. Specialise in the latest trend of T-Shirts for Ladies Children. Basement 65, People's Park Centre, Upper Cross Street, Singapore 1. Tel: ***** FOR THE NEWEST IN CHILDREN'S WEAR VISIT OUR NEW STORE AT 36, GROUND FLOOR, PEOPLE'S PARK CENTRE ITS to O] i iniMimal 1 :o120 words
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Advertisement31 1975-02-20 14 it b *1 RED PEACH TRADING CO. WE ARE DEALERS IN VARIETIES OF BATIK SHIRTS, HONGKONG KNITTED T SHIRTS 257, 2nd Floor, Pkoplt'i Park Contra, Upper Ctom St root, Singapore 1.31 words
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Advertisement146 1975-02-20 14 UNIVERSAL TEXTILE We have cloths from Europe, U.S. Japan. OPENING SALES We offer attractive discount on every purchase made at the following: HEAD OFFICE 209, 2nd Fl„ People's Park Centre, Upper Cross Street, Singapore 1. BRANCHES: 330, 2nd Fl., People's 49, Beauty World Town, Park Complex, Off Buklt Tlmah Road,146 words
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Advertisement101 1975-02-20 14 Ia The Emporium that is centrally-located j§ in the city for your shopping delight! 1 f 9 BASEMENT 81, PEOPLE'S PARK CENTRE,® 1 SINGAPORE 1. m Si ill H OPEN 7 DAYS Si A WEEK. I Business Hours II 10.00am-10.00pm ||j ID 3 J. ra mrs. 0 (ij m >3101 words
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Article, Illustration359 1975-02-20 14 rr\HE latest craze among 1. Singaporeans trying to get away from the rat race atmosphere and to squeeze In a little fun and recreation Is, undoubtedly, Ice skating. It Is hardly surprising that the local crowds are all converging on the two skating rinks. For one thing,359 words
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FINANCE
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Article256 1975-02-20 15 Continental Illinois National Bank and Trust Company of Chicago has completed a US$3OO million term loan ($720 million) to China Steel Corporation in Taiwan. A global consortium of 14 commercial banks supplied US$BO million ($187.2 million) of the credit and US trade financing agencies the other US$l2O million ($280.8256 words
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127 1975-02-20 15 Reuter Strasbourg, Thursday. —The European Common Market's era of unlimited prosperity has gone for ever, a top official said yesterday. Herr WUhelm Haferkamp, Commissioner for Economic Affairs, told the European Parliament here that the nine-mem-ber governments must face a tough year ahead withReuter - 127 words
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Article, Illustration175 1975-02-20 15 Mr. Harold R. crawford, vice-president of the International Executive Service Corps, arrived In Singapore yesterday for a week of consultations with business and Government officials. He will meet the Minister of Finance, Mr. Hon Bul Sen, the Minister of Communications, Mr. Yong Nyuk Lin175 words
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Article241 1975-02-20 15 United Press International London, Thursday Britain's wage Inflation has exploded to a record 29 per cent In the past year and appears headed even higher. The employment ministry said yesterday the Increase in November and December alone was 3.8 per cent. That meant the overall payUnited Press International - 241 words
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Article117 1975-02-20 15 United Press International Washington, Thursday Bhell Oil Co. said yesterday that It could cost the petroleum Industry and eventually consumers up to US$5 billion ($11.5 billion) If it has to take sulphur out of gasoline to meet a new air pollution threat. The result, it added,United Press International - 117 words
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Article316 1975-02-20 15 United Press International Tokyo, Thursday Japan Air Lines (JAL) yesterday announced a sweeping change In Its International service in fiscal 1975 to cope with recession. JAL, Japan's national flag carrier, said although the Tokyo-Honolulu dally flights will be maintained, all other Trans-Pacific flights between JapanUnited Press International - 316 words
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Article, Illustration195 1975-02-20 15 Share prices were again easier at the Stock Exchange of Singapore yesterday a day of reduced trading activity and fluctuating fortunes. The opening was steady, with most of the active stocks recording marginal rises. Bat this was not to last for long. Losses were, however not as great195 words
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Stock markets round the world
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Article167 1975-02-20 15 Closing prices at 11 JO a.m. today (Australian time) on the Sydney Stock Exchange: Allstate 09 10 Beach 11 33 Bridge 13 IS Cleveland 35 3# Endeavour 13 14 Mind 30c Opt 03 4 04 Inter Mln 06V4 07( Kath Inv SO 94 Kla Ora 30* 33 Mid E.167 words
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Article224 1975-02-20 15 The stock market rallied late In the session yesterday on Middle East peace hopes and closed mixed In fairly active trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, up and down all morning, was up 5.09 to 736.39 at the final bell. Standard and224 words
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Article33 1975-02-20 15 Dow Jones closing averages on the New York Stock Exchange: 30 Industrials 736 30 (up 5.00), 20 transport 160.93 (up 0.40), 15 utilities 81.61 (off 0.03), 65 stocks 234.65 (up 1.12).33 words
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Article183 1975-02-20 15 DBS-Daiwa Securities International Ltd. Share prices on the Tokyo market suffered another setback In reaction to the much more severe share listing and delisting regulation proposed by the Ministry of Finance and the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the overnight fall on Wall Street. Sanko Steamship, Telkoku Oil and CoalDBS-Daiwa Securities International Ltd. - 183 words
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Article74 1975-02-20 15 Closing prices on (he Paris Bourse yesterday: Pari baa 154.00 —.40 Foncler 322 —6 Prlntemps >3 +.10 COB 307 unch. Bull 30.80 +.90 Royal Dutch 135.50 unch. Michelln 748 —12 Thamaon 170.90 +4.90 CFP 107 +4 Rhone 125.00 -4.40 Air 322 +2.50 B8N 427 —4 •Philips 45 80 +J074 words
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Article83 1975-02-20 15 This service 1« from the Union Bank of MMand. Closing prices on the Zurich Stock exchange yesterday UBS SOU 36 SBC *70 Credit Suisse 3710 40 Swissair B. 453 1 Swiss Reinsur. 2000 30 Winterthur B. 1550 70 Zurich Inaur. 6560 Juvma B. 860 10 Nestle B. 3730 7083 words
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Advertisement60 1975-02-20 15 Tltend/f Co. WE DEAL IN JOFA ICE SKATING SHOES ALL ICE SKATING VARIETIES. WHOLESALE RETAIL JOFA VARIETIES OF SHOES GARMENTS FOR GENTS I LADIES "-©OR PEOPLE'S PARK CENTRE J?J. UPPER CROSS ST. S PORE. 1. TIL: 94«33 ELEGANCE OPTICAL CO. Unit 213,2 nd Floor, Peopki Park Centra, Uppor Ctmi St60 words
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Advertisement13 1975-02-20 15 AVAILABLE AT DENMARK SHOES CO. 251, 2ND FLOOR, PEOPLE'S PARK CENTRE SINGAPORE, 1.13 words
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Advertisement378 1975-02-20 16 FOR CONTACT LENBES (Hard It Soft) FEDERAL OPTIEK (PTE) LTD. Contact Lena Practltlonara IZAAC J. IZAAC (OD., OPT.D., R.C.S.C. A.O.£. Member (U.K.) WILLIAM P.M. WONG .Sc., F.8.0.A., F.S.M.C., F.S.A.O. For appointment call 006, Straits Trading Building, 9, Battery Road S'pore 1. Tel: *****1 *****0. 200 (2nd Floor) Supreme Hae, Penang378 words
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Article, Illustration242 1975-02-20 17 United Press International Philadelphia, Thursday Heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad All said yesterday plans were being made for him to fight former champion George Foreman in about four months. "I can't say where I will fight him," All said. "You'll know soon but it won'tUnited Press International - 242 words
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Article, Illustration538 1975-02-20 17 Pakistan invites Aussie team London, Thursday England's Test and County Cricket Board have refused Geoff Boycott permission to tour South Africa this month with the Derrick Robins Eleven. The Board's refusal follows Boycott's decision to make himself unavailable for the current MCC tour of538 words
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Article239 1975-02-20 17 Reuter Lausanne, Thursday Organisers of the 1976 Montreal Olympic Qames yesterday completed a progress report on the state of their preparations which is to be submitted to the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Executive Board here today. The report will be Bresented8 resented by Mr. RogerReuter - 239 words
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Article, Illustration84 1975-02-20 17 Bridgetown, Thurs.— West Indies cricket Idol Gary Sobers was dubbed Knight Bachelor by Britain's Queen Elizabeth before 50.000 of his countrymen here yesterday. The glitter and pomp of a normal palace investiture gave way to a roar of public acclaim as Garfield St. Aubrun Sobers received the84 words
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Article137 1975-02-20 17 Manchester. Thursday Geoff Hunt of Australia, the world's leading professional squash picked up an easy £500 by beating his fellow countryman Cam Nancarrow In th final of the third series of the Yellow Dot tournament here last night. Hunt won 9-3, 0-0, 0-2 In137 words
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Article313 1975-02-20 17 Reuter London, Thursday Leicester City, a goal down in extra time, hit back to force a 1-1 draw with Arsenal in their English Football Association Cup fifth round replay at Leicester last night. The clubs drew 0-0 last Saturday and there was still no scoreReuter - 313 words
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Article74 1975-02-20 17 Auckland. Thursday England had lost two wickets for 100 runs at lunch on the first day of the first cricket Test against New Zealand here today. However. England captain Mike Denness and vlce-captaln John Edrlch had restored the innings at lunch with a 64 run partnership. Denness was74 words
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Article271 1975-02-20 18 Penanf, Thursday Winner's Laurel drew attention to his chances on Saturday with impressive workout here this morning. The flve-year-old by Weepers Boy was kept on the bit by •Jockey Anuar Ismail over 3f In 37 3/5, accompanied by Little A r r a go n (Terry Tan).271 words
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Article1123 1975-02-20 18 Saturday Cl. 2 Dlv 3—6 Bona not II t.OO 7 Achillea itt iii a President'a Adriaerll 8.10 Arabian Oold ft.o9 1 Flaming Dragon 8.00 12 Master Day g.6s IS Captain Smith 8.07 Otorious Event ».07 II Fair Legend g.os If Freeh 3.00 > Prince Conramore1,123 words
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Article315 1975-02-20 18 SATURDAY RACE 1 2.30: Cl 6 Div 3 7f. Roll of Honour, Perfect, Sunray 111, Super Kat, Adil, Charisma, General Story, Little Story, Little Arragon, Georgy Porgy. RACE 2 3.0: CI 6 Div 2 7f, Maori Fighter, Kah-Led, Giant Power. RACE 3 3.30: CI 6 Div 1 7f, Sentosa,315 words
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Article, Illustration533 1975-02-20 18 Jeffrey Low - BOWLING NOTES by Jeffrey Low World Cupper S.Y. Loh set an Incredible unofficial 10-game series record at the Hyatt centre on Tuesday night. When taunted by a few fellow bowlers, who said he could not average 220 over 10 games, Loh took533 words
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Article22 1975-02-20 18 L.T. Wong (handicap 21) hit a hole-in-one at Warren Golf Club yesterday. minx a 5-lron on the par-S 173-yd first22 words
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Article, Illustration374 1975-02-20 19 MOKHTAR ASSIN - By MOKHTAR ASSIN New Zealand, who will start their campaign for the World Cup title on March 1, put in an impressive workout at the Padang yesterday. This young Kiwi side, with an average age of 24, hope to give favourites Pakistan a374 words
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Article46 1975-02-20 19 Kuala Lumpur, Thurs. China, Japan, Indonesia and Malaysia are to take part in a fiveday International table tennis invitation tournament starting here tomorrow. The Chinese team, who won the world men's and women's team titles in Calcutta, arrived here on Tuesday night.46 words
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Article14 1975-02-20 19 Rome, Thursday—ltaly beat Norway 4-1 in a friendly soccer match at Florence.14 words
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Article117 1975-02-20 19 New York, Thursday The US tennis authorities are having trouble getting rid of the word "lawn." Last weekend, the US Lawn Tennis Association decided unanimously at their annual meeting to drop lawn and henceforth be known simply as the US Tennis Association. It's not that117 words
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Article276 1975-02-20 19 New Delhi, Thursday The 10 members of the Indian Hockey team for next month's World Cup In Kuala Lumpur yesterday threatened to quit unless they received permission within three days to leave for the tournament The team should have left yesterday to play warm-up games276 words
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Article533 1975-02-20 19 C.K. YONG - Br C.K. YONG It was again a night of no upsets for all singles seeded players In the 81 n g a pore Badminton Association Under 18 championships at SBA Hall yesterday. Despite bold attempts by unranked opponents, the eight seeded boys emerge from their533 words
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Article251 1975-02-20 19 The draw for the first round of the "Tiger" Sembawang Open golf tournament tomorrow: t a-m. M.N. Samy, Comer (a), Neville (a); Mi— R. Kanasppa, B.K. Llm, Sudlr Monnl; 8.12 Pang Yeng Ee, Mohammad Shah, Kasslm Ahmab; 111 Ong Ah Loh (a), Poh Hook251 words
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Miscellaneous80 1975-02-20 17 THE BORN LOSER fwmajnc*i r »ouJ,rtXTn&„. V f HOO HAMG 1 Tueury-Fwe id 1 AUDITS* MDUFOR A NI6W6L, HOW /W6HUOHC 'fcUHAfc LEFTS ff 1 Hi 111 in m wmvFNG SISTERJ by Frank O'Neal LOOKS LIKE THE ATTILA THE" HUN NURSERV SCHOOL is on a field trip. <D '.WtvMA MC TV80 words
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Miscellaneous255 1975-02-20 18 NEW NATION CROSSWORD 1 Mystery object In the skies: Abbr. 4 Bhlllong*s state 9 Thick piece 13 Leprechaun's country 14 Idee fixe 15 Ugh It Weathercock 17 See Down 19 Held by a third person, as a deed 21 oolfer's diggings 22 On this skte ot: Prefix 23 Blackjack player's255 words
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Miscellaneous548 1975-02-20 19 [I AT THE CINEMA viourr oon THE TAKING OF PELHAM ONE TWO THREE: A suspense drama based on the best-selling novel by John Oodey about the hijacking of a subway train by (our ruthless men. Starring Walter Matthau, Robert Bhaw, Martin Balsam and Hecby Joseph Sargent Lido: 1.30, 4. 6.45,548 words
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313 1975-02-20 20 1} 3 The last word L a Scientists have found in the milky way a vast molecular cloud of ethyl alcohol that theoretically could be distilled into 10,000 trillion trillion fifths of 200proof liquor. Seeking clarification to this news, I got In touch313 words
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Article46 1975-02-20 20 AH FOOK: Margaret Thatcher has finally admitted that she Is finding it more difficult to handle men than women. How, I wonder, is she going to manage matters of state? MEI LIN: Male chauvinism won't get you very far. How about some fair play?46 words
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Miscellaneous1026 1975-02-20 20 TV AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 3.99 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by #8E V E N GENERATIONS OF LOVE: Ku o Hu a Larang and Wang Yuet-Ing (r) 4.#5 GENERAL HOSPITAL 4.5* INTERMISSION 8.18 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by ADVENTURES OF RUPERT BEAR: Great Aunt Emily (JM TODAY'S PRICEB OF EBSENTIAL FOODSTUFFS (E/M)1,026 words
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Miscellaneous173 1975-02-20 20 YOUR LUCKY STAR IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are somewhat Inclined to be disorganised, especially when the enterprise In which you are engaged oilers more than a single route to success. TOMORROW... PISCES (Feb. 19March 20) Make advances on the personal front. Good relationships with the young are173 words
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Miscellaneous129 1975-02-20 20 text of Information another gives you, not merely the substance of the single statement LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct. 22) Though you may not be perfectly happy with results as they are Sresently being achieved, hey may change with time. SCORPIO (Oct. 23Nov. 21) —< You may gain some recognition for your129 words
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Miscellaneous54 1975-02-20 20 [Shou of J the day... I HARRY-0 (955 over Channel 5 in colour): In Oertrude, tonight's episode, David Janssen as Harry Orwell Joins forces with a girl whose search for her missing brother Involves a dangerous assortment of characters and half a million dollars In diamonds. Also starring: Henry Darrow,54 words
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