New Nation, 20 August 1975
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Title Section18 1975-08-20 1 NewNation SINGAPORE Wednesday August 20, 1975 No. 1415 Price 20 cents MC (P) 1118/75 NEW NATION i COMMENT18 words
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Article, Illustration417 1975-08-20 1 Let me go to them...they can shoot me dead, he says Reuter Bangkok. Wednesday a tors, some of them policemen, rampaged through the house of Thai Prime Minister Kukrit Pramej early today, smashing furniture and windows. Several people suffered gunshot wounds In the riot. Eyewitnesses saidReuter - 417 words
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Article, Illustration21 1975-08-20 1 The mob outside the Pr Ime Minister's homo. UPI radio pictureUPI radio picture - 21 words
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Article38 1975-08-20 1 Blackpool, Wednesday Malaysian-born Vlckl Harris, a dark-haired beauty queen from London, last night beat 34 other girls to win the annual Miss United Kingdom contest here. Miss Harris, 22, already holds the Miss England title.38 words
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Article47 1975-08-20 1 New York, Wednesday —Two boats left Vancouver harbour yesterday Intent on catching the world's largest shark to be shown alive. The shark-hunters. Including three experts from the United States, are seeking a giant slxglll shark--possibly over 7.6 metres (25ft) long for the Vancouver Aquarium.47 words
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Article27 1975-08-20 1 New York, Wednesday A Superior Court Judge ruled yesterday that a strike by San Francisco's policemen was illegal and ordered the strikers to return to work.27 words
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Article224 1975-08-20 1 Singapore will not be invited to take part in the 1976 Malaysian Merdeka football tournament "because they wanted to send their second team to this year's event," Police General Torsak Yomnak of Thailand, vice-president of the Asian Football Confederation, said yesterday. Gen. Torsak, who is in224 words
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Advertisement15 1975-08-20 1 STOCK MARKET P. 2 WHAT'S ON. TIDES P. WEATHER CINEMAS P 1 7 COMICS MONEYWORDS15 words
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Advertisement131 1975-08-20 1 9 V i 4 Aivv omCmmM.xJSL. NEW CITY INTERIOR DECORATOR CONTRACTOR CO. 14, Kat.ni, Sfc»»»i»n Cantn, SlnwM IS. T«l: 4N55) I *****] IftiMu In DECORATION WORKS FLOORING SERVICES MOSAIC, TIRRAZZO. ITC. LET YCHJR BABY STAY TUNED IN TO SWEET SOUNDS OF SECURITY AND SERBOTY True parental love goes beyond caring131 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous17 1975-08-20 1 Forecast Singapore's wet ther outlook from 1 to 6 p.m. today Occasional rain In the early afternoon.17 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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431 1975-08-20 2 Rav K. Dhaliwal - Corrective training and preventive detention age lowered By Rav K. Dhaliwal Caning can now be Imposed on young offenders aged 16 years upwards sentenced to corrective training or preventive detention. This is provided for by the passing of the Criminal Justice (Temporary Provisions) (Amendment) Bill431 words
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Article, Illustration262 1975-08-20 2 A well renowned British surgeon has praised Singapore for having established a very high standard In the field of surgery. In an lnt review, Mr. J.A. Ross, president of the Royal College of Surgeons. Edinburgh, who Is here as an external examiner of the Masters of262 words
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Article94 1975-08-20 2 Prices opened on a barely steady note ft the Stock exchange of Singapore this morning. Trading pace has slowed down considerably compared with the past two days. BUSINESS DONE First Section 8. Darby (10) 2 21. (16) 2.22. (1) 2.23. (1) 2.24. Sett: (5) 2.22. (2) 2.23.94 words
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Article30 1975-08-20 2 Mr. Loh Tlang Ming, group head of Tenryu (S pore) Pte Ltd. tool and die shop department, will leave on Sunday for Japan for a three-month training course.30 words
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Article13 1975-08-20 2 Police reported 79 accidents yesterday. Four were serious and one fatal.13 words
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167 1975-08-20 2 Fatal Industrial accidents dropped by 22 per cent for the six months of this year compared with the same period last year. Industrial accidents killed 60 people as at June this year, compared with 77 as at June 1974. A total of $3.2 million167 words
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Article461 1975-08-20 2 FROM THI DOG HOUSE •V PO It will not be long before the second National Junior Showmanship championship is held. Girls and boys will compete for the handsome Sernberg Cup. This cham plonship will be staged on Sept. 28 at the PBA Recreation Club in Buklt461 words
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Article, Illustration389 1975-08-20 3 Violet Oon - The most steady dancer of the evening By Violet Oon In a night of good solo dancing from ex-students of the Singapore Ballet Academy at thg Victoria Theatre In Exhibitions yesterday, Patricia Hon's rendition of her own creation, Andante, stood out as the star turn. Unlike389 words
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616 1975-08-20 3 Advisory body to boost productivity The Government will help all industries to set up productivity committees and ensure that they are as successful as possible. This assurance came from Mr. Kenneth K.C. Mok. head of the General Management Unit of the616 words
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305 1975-08-20 4 A preventive move The Ministry of Health will introduce a pilot project to administer a second BCG vaccination on primary s c h 0.0 1leavers next year. Disclosing this In an Interview, Dr. Ng Yook Kim, head of the TB Control Unit of the305 words
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Article35 1975-08-20 4 The committee on Women's Organisations of the Singapore Council of Social Service will hold a forum on Social Work at the Lee Kong Chlan Hall, Penang Lane, on Aug. 23 at 2.30 p.m.35 words
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Article296 1975-08-20 4 More than 300 bodies has been dug out "intact" during exh u m a tlon at the Fong Yun Thai Association cemetery at 10.4 kilometre (6$ milestone), Holland Road. They were among the bodies exhumed from 20,000 graves at the 57.8 hectares (143 %cres) burial ground296 words
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Article239 1975-08-20 4 A labourer is recovering from severe Injuries after being assaulted by a mob for allegedly raping a 15-year-old schpolglrl early this month. The man was sighted by the girl's relatives and friends while walking past a block of flats In Beach Road last week. He239 words
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Article147 1975-08-20 4 LKA Indonesian chess master Herman Suradlradja shared the lead with Singapore's Olam Choo Kwee after the 3rd round of the Asian Masters chess championship, each having won two games and drawn one. In last night's games. Suradlradja gained the upper hand in the centre against NatarajanLKA - 147 words
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Article36 1975-08-20 4 Mr. Dave Lum was elected president of the United Overseas Bank Group's Recreation Club for 1975/197®. Other officials are Mrs. Evelyn Llau, vice-president; Mr. Tay Choon Seng, secretary; and Mr. Lye See Klan, treasurer.36 words
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Article24 1975-08-20 4 A pedestrian, Ng Yew Kin, 38, died after he was knocked down by a taxi at Lorong 8, Toa Payoh, last night.24 words
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Article, Illustration125 1975-08-20 4 Schoolgirl Llm Slew Hong gets a feel of the kind of work a reserve unit policeman does. And she Is let into the trick of holding a baton the right way. Picture shows constable Hassan bin Tahlr teaching Slew Hong how It should125 words
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Article29 1975-08-20 4 A preliminary meeting for the formation of the Association of Burgeons of South-east Asia will be held at the Regional English Language Centi-i Auditorium tomorrow at 2.30 p.m.29 words
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Article30 1975-08-20 4 The institution of Engineers, Singapore, will hold a lunch forum on The Way to Professional Engineering at the Regional English Language Centre on Aug. 30 at 2.30 p.m.30 words
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Advertisement131 1975-08-20 3 Scotland at its best Bonnie Prince Charlie's personal liqueur. Presented to his loyal henchman MacKinnon of Skye in heartfelt gratitude for loyal service during the fierce battle for the English throne in 1745. The battle was lost but great history was about to be made. For 'tis the same MacKinnon131 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous331 1975-08-20 4 The Minister for Health, Dr. Toh Chin Chye will attend the CHARITY PREMIERE "PAPER DRAGON" in aid of the St. Andrew's Mission Hospital at Odeon Theatre at 9.15 p.m. The National Museum will screen the BYDNEY OPERA HOUSE AND THREE OTHER COLOUR FILMS ON AUSTRALIA in its lecture hall at331 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article, Illustration309 1975-08-20 5 United Press International Oakland, Wednesday. British rock star Mick Jaggerr32, testified he slapped and yelled at a woman trying to serve him a summons as he boarded a jetliner and that he never properly received papers in a U*****,000 (551,656,000) lawsuit. Attorney Robert Hannon saidUnited Press International; UPI radio picture - 309 words
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Article141 1975-08-20 5 Pyongyang meeting Reuter Hong Kong, Wednesday. Prince Norodom Sihanouk, Cambodia's titular head of state, attended a banquet In srongyang last night ven by North Korean President Kim 11-Bung for Cambodian Marxist leader Khleu Samphan and his delegation, the New China News Agency reported yesterday. It was theReuter - 141 words
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Article212 1975-08-20 5 It has not become an Islamic republic... Reuter Islamabad, Wednesday Bangladesh has not become an Islamic Republic after the military coup which toppled Sheikh Mujibur Rahman last Friday, according to diplomatic sources here. The sources, quoting reliable diplomatic reports from Dacca, said on Monday the storiesReuter - 212 words
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Article338 1975-08-20 6 It will allow Israeli ships to use the Suez Canal Reuter Tel Aviv, Wednesday Egypt and Israel will renounce force and passage of Israeli cargoes through the Suez Canal will be guaranteed under the new Interim agreement now being finalised, a leadingReuter - 338 words
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Article162 1975-08-20 6 United Press International TODAY Is Wednesday, Aug. 20, the 232 nd day of 1975 with 133 to follow. THE MOON Is approaching Its full phase. THE MORNING STARS are Mars, Jupltf and Saturn. THE EVENING STARS are Mercury and Venus Those born on this date are under the signUnited Press International - 162 words
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Article167 1975-08-20 6 12 others missing Reuter Tokyo, Wednesday. The death toll from typhoon Phyllis, which lashed southwestern Japan over the weekend, has risen to 60 with 12 others missing and 146 injured, the National Police Agency (NPA) said today. About 1300 ground Self-Defence Force men. using nine helicoptersReuter - 167 words
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Article53 1975-08-20 6 Reuter Washington, Wednesday President Ford's planned trip to China will take place in late November or early December, White House Press Secretary Ron Nessen told reporters yesterday. The President's goal during his visit will be to further US China detente begun when President Nixon went toReuter - 53 words
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Article25 1975-08-20 6 Reuter Washington. Wednesday—The US Air Force has temporarily grounded most of Its I'' in swing -wing fighterbombers because of possible faulty engine compressor blades.Reuter - 25 words
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Article81 1975-08-20 6 United Press International Los Angeles, Wednesday Vlnnie the puppy became "less of a fieak" yesterday when surgeons removed two of his legs. "We've seen about everything here, but this is the first time we've had a six-legged dog," suid Dr. Robert Lelghton, head of the surgical teamUnited Press International - 81 words
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Article, Illustration361 1975-08-20 6 Reuter Lisbon, Wednesday A crowd of about 500 stone -throwing Maoists and socialists attacked the headquarters of the communist-dominat-ed Tntersln dlcal Trades Uniop Confederation here last night and trapped 23 people Inside the building for more than two hours. The crowd hurled stones throughReuter; UPI radio picture - 361 words
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Article55 1975-08-20 6 United Press International Washington, Wednesday. a manufacturing laboratory capable of producing 354 kg. (about 785 lb) of highquality heroin a year has been seized In Thailand, a top government drug official said yesterday. The lab was located on a rubber plantation In Songkhla province, about 627 kmUnited Press International - 55 words
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101 1975-08-20 6 United Press International Hollywood, Wednesday Linda Blair is going to be repossessed. In the wake of other critically and financially successful movie sequels, such as Godfather n and French Connection 11, Warner Brothers announced yesterday the studio will film a sequel toUnited Press International - 101 words
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Article25 1975-08-20 6 Washington, Wednesday More and more young people are turning to vegetarianism, according to reports made to the 23rd World Vegetarian Congress in Orono, Maine.25 words
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Article134 1975-08-20 6 Reuter Washington, Wednesday. President Ford kidded his wife Betty that her recent comments about pre-mari-tal sex might' cost him 20 million votes in the Presidential election next year, he told a breakfast meeting yesterday. Mrs. Fbrd said in a televised interview ear- lier this monthReuter - 134 words
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Advertisement207 1975-08-20 5 -Ibyotas keep their value betterBuy a 1975 Toyota this year and you buy the best value for your money. We don't offer you the best discount. We give you the best price the kind that ensures you get the highest value for your investment. It means absolute reliability, a proven207 words
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Page 6 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous185 1975-08-20 6 WORLD WEATHER New York—Sunny 8163F, 27-17 C. Headline: Maritime unions call a boycott on grain loading. San Francisco—Mostly Fair 72-54F, 22-12 C. Rome Hazy 89-64F, 32-18 C. Headline: Railway strike becomes less serious. Paris—Cloudy 75 -63F, 24-17 C. Headline: Kissinger to visit Jerusalem. Moscow—Sunny 77-81F, 25-16 C. Pravda Headline: Personnel185 words
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BEHIND THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration638 1975-08-20 7 Art Buchwald - Art Buchwald Los Angeles Times Have you ever wondered what would have happened if the people who are in charge of television today were passi.ng on the draft of the Declaration of Independence? The scene is Philadelphia at WJULYTV. Several men are sittingLos Angeles Times - 638 words
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439 1975-08-20 7 Robert Toth - From Robert Toth Los Angeles Times A doctor driving a taxi, a history teacher working in a factory, a mathematician selling furs—these are communism's dropouts. College graduates can get Jobs In their professions. There is no un- 1 employment here. But they chose to takeLos Angeles Times - 439 words
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OPINION
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Article360 1975-08-20 8 Secured snugly_ in the knowledge that the Republic enjoys a par excellence standard of medical facilities, older Singaporeans may regard recent reports about the dangers of tuberculosis as somewhat anachronistic. The youngsters, on the other hand, with hazy ideas of having received BCG during360 words
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Article, Illustration137 1975-08-20 8 f WHISPERS s B y A man In his seventies went round the world recently with a tour group. At every airport, when the group check ed In, they had to walk through the antihijacking device Into the departure lounge. Everyone else would walk through without137 words
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Article187 1975-08-20 8 Your special feature on Gracious Living TlfN, 14.8.75) was of great interest to all future HDB occupants. However, there are certain Irregularities which the authorities have to clarify. First and foremost, your feedback information reveals that 85 per cent of the HDB dwellers spent about $40Q0 to187 words
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Article245 1975-08-20 8 SIN CHEW JIT POH - r r VOICE OF THE PRESS k SIN CHEW JIT POH That 70 per cent or our construction workers are aliens has invariably been quoted as a glaring example of our younger generation's shying away from the heavy Jobs. One of the main reasons for our245 words
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Article, Illustration559 1975-08-20 8 DICK WILSON; DICK WILSON - WEDNESDAY WITH DICK WILSON DICK WILSON Hong Kong and Singapore share the problem of ensuring adequate representation in international circles where decisions are made affecting their vital economic interests. As city-colony of four million people and a city-state of two million these two territories have559 words
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Article109 1975-08-20 8 SBS Bus Service No. 14, plying between Upper Changi Road (84ms) and Orchard Road, via East Coast Road/Mountbatten Road/Crawford Street/ North Bridge Road Stamford Road, is packed to the door each morning between 7 and 8.30 a.m. The majority of pas- sengers or commuters head109 words
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FEATURE
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Article, Illustration212 1975-08-20 9 Judith Holmberg - People K3Z Judith Holmberg Meet the Singapore version of the Andrew Sisters who are actually three singing brothers John, 14, Peter, 12, and Andrew Lee, 9. The boys, who usually appear with their elder brother and sister as Dick and the Gang, donned wigs and212 words
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Article, Illustration129 1975-08-20 9 The Young Musicians Society Youth Choir which brought Richard and Josephine Tan together has had to part with them. For the choir rules state that members have not only to be under 25 but must also be single. An official In charge said that once a129 words
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Article, Illustration247 1975-08-20 9 It is said that a prophet is rarely recognised in his own country, and for writer Chia Hern Chek, it looks as if this maxim holds true. For his set of children's books, the Moongate Collection, which features tales from countries in the area, gained international247 words
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Article222 1975-08-20 9 Indonesian Bagong Kussudiardja is wellknown in the region as a batik painter and dance teacher. But his gentle and artistic professions belie what he does in his spare time. For when he ts not pursuing the arts, he a demon on a motorcycle. "I have been interested222 words
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Advertisement202 1975-08-20 9 2 in 1 Electronic Printing and Display m H |p.» i-« SHARP CS-2153 Dual advantage Printout cum display or display alone Item count key Add mode selector *1 memory register, 3 working registers Overflow errof check device Memory loading indicator Zero suppress system Percentage calculation *Tax/Discount calculation Constant andxomple* calculation:202 words
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EDUCATIONAL BROADSHEET
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Article, Illustration1319 1975-08-20 10/11 Indian influence gives rise to Srivijayan and Majapahit empires The records which give Information of the early period of South-east Asia are meagre. They are mainly the notes and bits of Information of some sailors who visited these areas. Throughout the historical period the influence of1,319 words
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1068 1975-08-20 10/11 Islam was introduced to Indonesia and Malaya from the 13th century onwards by the Arabs and spread rapidly. It displaced Hinduism, except in the region of Bali. The first conversion to Islam in South-east Asia took1,068 words
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1506 1975-08-20 10/11 Malacca, favourably located at the natural meeting place of the monsoons, provided some sort of stopping house for the traders from the west on the one hand and the traders from the east on the other hand. Malacca Is1,506 words
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PLEASURE
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Article, Illustration362 1975-08-20 12 Jennifer Schoon - By Jennifer Schoon From Dust to Dusk doesn't seem very much of a change. But to the management of a pop group it apparently does so the Dust will soon become the Dusk. "We don't really care what we're called as long as the music362 words
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Article280 1975-08-20 12 Peter Ong - POPS by Peter Ong PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE: TWO LANE HIGHWAY (RCA): Who's this? asked the eloquent rock Journalist when he heard this record being played. The Eagles? The Byrds? Or Crazy Horse? Neither, said I. It's a group called Pure Prairie League. You mean to say280 words
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Article59 1975-08-20 12 For the first time in some months, a, group that can actually sing has hit the top of the London charts. As performed by the Stylistics, a black American semi-soul group, I Cant Crive You Anything makes musical sense and, above all, doesn't grate on the59 words
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Advertisement55 1975-08-20 12 5 7 daily 30% off The Cage Grill Bar is the perfect place to relax in after the hazards of the day. Captivating young ladies serve you in friendly surroundings, from 11 a.m. to midnight. Ask for our new Grill menu SCK parking refundable AOKL mum Lower Ground Floor, Orchard/Somerset55 words
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Advertisement67 1975-08-20 12 for dining and exclusive cocktail parties Smorgasbord Lunch on Mondays Thursdays Palm I Court unique wining, dining Italian by candlelight Ballroom Verandah exotic nightly a colourful Malayan Night Show with the famous 'Singapore Sling' a must for every tourist Tudor Bar hwpy hours Teresa Khoo at the piano on Thurs,67 words
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Page 12 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous402 1975-08-20 12 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are one of those innately conservative persons who has a difficult time adjusting to the new and different, regaidless of a desire to keep up with the times. You understand the necessity for change, and you try your best to402 words
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Miscellaneous84 1975-08-20 12 SINGAPORE 1 (1) Tears On My Pillow Johnny Nuh 2 (4) We May Never Love Like This Again Maureen McGovern 3 (2) Listen To What The iuan Said Rings 4 (5) Jive-Talkin' Bee-Gees 5 (8) One Of These Nights The Eagles 6 (3) Love Will Keep Us Together The Captain84 words
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Miscellaneous151 1975-08-20 12 My Love) Stylistic* 2 (1) Barbados Typically Tropical 3 (4) Jive Talkin' Bee Gees 4 (3) Give A Little Love Bay City Rollers 5 (2) If You Think You Know How To Love Me Smokey 6 Sealed With Kiss Bryan Hyland 7 (G) Delilah Sensational Alex Harvey Band 8 (8)151 words
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TREND edited by BETTY L. KHOO
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Article, Illustration294 1975-08-20 13 — KARTINA - r Shop Around KARTINA Take a leaf from children's story books and come up with your own version of Happily Ever .Afters In the adult world. Which is to say, If you're stuck on new ideas for the home and at the samePenaif Lane. Picture* by Philip Lim. - 294 words
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Article, Illustration671 1975-08-20 13 Washington Post Mary Tyler Moore has come a long way from the old "Adventures of Ozzle and Harriet," when she would pirouette into the middle commercial and announce: "Hi I'm Happy Hotpoint." She was 16 at the time.Washington Post; Camera Press Picture - 671 words
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FINANCE
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Article150 1975-08-20 14 More than $5 million worth of cargo, stranded in Japan and Hong Kong after a shipping company decided to stop operations, will arrive in Singapore by this month. A Japanese Embassy official said a ship carrying some of the cargo la due to leave150 words
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Article116 1975-08-20 14 United Press International Brussels, Wednesday. The United States dollar tumbled against major European currencies yesterday as more dealers sold their dollars in thin trading conditions, a dealer said. The London dealer said most of the selling came from New York and resulted In the dollar closing sharplyUnited Press International - 116 words
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Article, Illustration199 1975-08-20 14 MR. ERIK SEEST has been promoted to general manager of The Copenhagen Reinsurance Company (Far East), succeeding Mr. Peter Lundstedt who has left to take up a new position in Denmark. A company executive. MR. UM TIAN FOO, f as left for Copenhagen and London for a199 words
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Markets round the world
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Article241 1975-08-20 14 Prices closed sharply lower yesterday In moderate trading on the New York Stock Exchange because of growing concern over the economic recovery. The Dow Jones Industrial average was off 14.24 points to 808.51 at the close. Declines led advances 1.117 to 292 among the 1,778 issues crossing the241 words
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Article34 1975-08-20 14 Dow Jones closing ftock averages on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday: 30 Industrials 808.51 (off 14.34), 20 transport 156.47 (off 3.13), 15 utilities 77.46 (off 0.64), 65 stocks 344.73 (off 3.75).34 words
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Article276 1975-08-20 14 DBS Daiwa Securities International Ltd Stock prices went lower, with light turnover. The morning session opened slightly higher centering on blue chips In spite of the weakness of the New York market. Although Japan's economic recovery continues to progress very slowly, such measures to stimulate the economy as freshDBS – Daiwa Securities International Ltd - 276 words
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Article230 1975-08-20 14 Closing prices at 11.30 a.m. (Australian time) today on the Sydney Stock Exchange: Allstate 04 06 Beach 17 18 Bridge nil 10 Cleveland nil 28 Endeavour 14 16 FUnd 20c opt 03 nil Inter Mln 05 05 V4 Kambalda 00 Vi 01 Kla Ora 16 30 Mid E. Mlns230 words
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Article70 1975-08-20 14 Closing prices on the Paris Bourse yesterday: Pari baa 174 +1 Fonder 354.50 +.30 Prlntemps 81.50 +1 Bull 33.40 unch. Royal Dutch 150.90 unch. Mlchelln 1104 —3 COE 300 unch. Thomson 218.40 +2.10 CFP 138 —1.60 Rhone 122 +1 Air 365 unch. B8N 514 —5 Philips 40.40 —.85 Suez70 words
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Article78 1975-08-20 14 Zurich Stock Exchange closing prices yesterday: UBS B. 3960 30 UBS R. 415 5 BBC 431 4 Credit Suisse 3830 20 Swissair B. 385 5 Swiss Relnsur. 3170 10 Wlnterthur B. 1710 10 Zurich Inaur. 6300 50 Juvena B. 435 2 Nestle B 3145 5 I liter food B.78 words
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Article39 1975-08-20 14 United Press International Washington. Wednes-. day "The F\>rd administration has asked the Civil Aeronautics Beard to approve an emergency rules change that would l°t airline*, raise or lower their fares automatically to cover Jet fuel price changes.United Press International - 39 words
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Article162 1975-08-20 14 Several local comEanies have already egun to convert their accounts receivable into cash through a financing plan launched recently .by Hong Leong Finapce, according to American expert, Mr. Walter S. Seidman. Tiiese companies include a machiim parts firm, a wholesaler and trader, a dental162 words
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Article, Illustration156 1975-08-20 14 Prices closed on a mixed note at the &inSpore stock market yearday after a higher opening. The initial stages were marked by fairly active trading, with small rises seen in almost all traded stocks. That however was not to last lone as selling reversed the gains, forcing prices156 words
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Article26 1975-08-20 14 Washington, Wednesday.—Sugar prices probably will decline later this year because of the prospects of a bigger world sugar harvest, the U.S. Agriculture Department said.26 words
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Article, Illustration277 1975-08-20 16 Grey Castle looks a winner ON THE TRACK u ith Blue Prter Grey Castle looked a winner all over in a gallop at Buklt Timah this morning. The five-year-old Australian gelding by Bunraity Castle strode out stylishly over 3f in 37 3/5. He was ridden by John277 words
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Article248 1975-08-20 16 Reuter London. Wednesday French Ally Dahlia led a European humiliation of Britain's triple classic winner Grundy In the valuable Benson and Hedges Gold Cup race a*. York yesterday. Dahlia, owned by American Nelson Bunker Hunt, landed the £39,397 top-. prize as she romped home firstReuter - 248 words
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Article, Illustration1066 1975-08-20 16 Eric Cooper - SQUASH by Eric Cooper Barry Thomson, playipg in his last competition before returning to Australia at the end of the month, put on a superb exhibition of bail control when he trounced Hussein Ibrahim in the "A" grade final last Saturday. A good crowd was1,066 words
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Article229 1975-08-20 16 Reuter Melbourne, Wednesday Former British Open champion Geoff Hunt easily defeated New Zealand's top amateur Neven Barbour In the Australian Open squash second round last night. Hunt showed he was out to Justify his No. 1 seeding with a 9-1, 9-3, 9-3 win. Tha Victorian, eagerReuter - 229 words
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Article, Illustration127 1975-08-20 17 The school hall Is empty. But Chua Bee Leng, 16, is certainly not alone. For she has with her the school's moat coveted trophy—award for Sportswoman of the Year—yesterday. Bee Leng received the trophy at the annual speech day and prize presentation of the CrescentPicture by PHILIP LIM - 127 words
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Article407 1975-08-20 17 Reuter Stockholm, Wednesday World mile record holder John Walker of New Zealand failed In a bid to break the 1500 metres world mark by recording a time of 3min 35.69 sec last night. Walker'f time was more than three seconds outside the world mark of 3:32.2Reuter - 407 words
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Article50 1975-08-20 17 Graz (Austria), Wednesday. U.S. driver Mark Donohue Is still unconcslous and In a serious condition following his crash on Bunday In practice for the Austrian Grand Prix, doctors said yesterday. Dr. Fritz Heppner, chief surgeon at the Gras Hospital, said "His condition is serious and requires constant observation."50 words
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Article54 1975-08-20 17 Melbourne, Wednesday Australia boosted their 1878 Olympic hopes with a five set win agal n st Indonesia In the Asian volley ball championships here last night. The 15-0, 11-15, 15-5, 7-15, 15-4 win was Australia's second in the tournament following a five-set victory over the Philippines in the54 words
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Article144 1975-08-20 17 Reuter London, Wednesday Lancashire will be attempting to reach their fifth final when they meet Gloucestershire In the semi-finals of the giiiette cup, England's premier one-day cricket competition, at Old Trafford today. Derbyshire lace Middlesex at Chesterfield in the other semi-final. Jtesulta ofReuter - 144 words
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Article72 1975-08-20 17 Reuter Bydney, Wednesday—A 16 member Australian women's soccer party will enter the International arena for the first time when they compete In the Ad-n championships in Hong Kong later this month. Australia will play Thailand and Singapore in Oroup "A" with the three other nations drawnReuter - 72 words
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Article, Illustration427 1975-08-20 18 JEFFREY LOW - He denies reports on his fitness problems By JEFFREY LOW Mldfield star Zainal Abldln turned up for the national soccer team's training yesterday amid a cloud of controversy that he has been dropped from the Malaysia Cup final side. The 22-year-old p'ayer was angry at reports saying427 words
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Article, Illustration655 1975-08-20 18 Philip Tan - CLUB SCENE *>V Philip Tan Changl to win the National League soccer championship? If you ask anyone living in the many kampongs along our eastern shore, the answer would be a definite "Yes." Changl are a family club. Th«ir logo is a dolphin655 words
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Article58 1975-08-20 18 Chinese Athletics won the Pesta Sulcan billiards team championship when they beat Singapore Recreation Club 1401-1328. Chinese Swimming Club took third place, with Amicable AA fourth. Results (CA 1st): Threeball Ong Teng Keng lost to Quek Eu Huat 294-300; fourball—Loo Yap Long bt Richard Um 300-272;58 words
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Article54 1975-08-20 18 Manila, Wednesday. World heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad All was yesterday named "Adopted Son of Manila" in a resolution approved by the city's Law-Making Council. The resolution will be presented to All on his arrival here on September II for his title fight against Joe Prazler,54 words
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Article44 1975-08-20 18 Suraml Sljo of Alexandra was the best performer In the men's division of the Ministry of Health .athletics championships at Toa Payoh. Lum Kim Choo was best among the women athletes. General Hospital won the team championship, with Woodbridge runners-up.44 words
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250 1975-08-20 18 Reuter London, Wednesday Manchester United, back In English First Division soccer after a year in Division Two, took over the lead by winning their second game of the season last night. United beat Birmingham 2-0 and are the only one of the 12Reuter - 250 words
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Article, Illustration655 1975-08-20 19 PHILIP TAN - By PHILIP TAN Thailand's K. Jittradej made a brilliant start to lead the men's Masters qualifiers when he rolled a 1258 series at Jackie's Bowl, Orchard last night. His feat Is even more impressive considering the fact that he only arrived on Monday nightPictures by JERRY SEH - 655 words
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343 1975-08-20 19 Reuter Tokyo, Wednesday. Planning for the preOlymplc soccer qualifying round in Tokyo in early October is running into conflicting security, political and commercial interests. The problems stem from the participation of Israel and Taiwan lc Group Three of the Asian Olympic qualifying tournament.Reuter - 343 words
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Article243 1975-08-20 19 Three teams conceded walkovers yesterday in the National Junior table tennis championships at the Chung Cheng High School. They were PWD "B", Kampong Bugls CC "A" and tLorong Naplrl CC. In the other matches. Combined Schools "C" and Safsa "A" registered convincing 5-0 victories over their opponents.243 words
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Miscellaneous539 1975-08-20 16 C] Wednesday AT "J t *1 Cut out and pin with other coupons. I Posting instructions appear below Name (Mr./Mrs./Miss) Address Tel: FILL IN ACROSS USING CLUES BELOW Cut along dotted lines < CLUES FOR AT-3 1. Police may associate a criminal with a particular 2. Part of the head539 words
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Miscellaneous407 1975-08-20 17 AT THE CINEMA with EDGAR KOH THE TOWERING INFERNO: A 138-storey skyscraper marvel, the tallest In the world, bursts Into flames on Its dedication night, putting the architect (Paul Newman) and the city's fire chief (Steve McQueen) In fiery peril. Lido: 2.15, 5.30, 8.45. THE SOUND OF MUSIC: A re407 words
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Article223 1975-08-20 20 BM - T X The last word A BM. I looked left... right and then left again just to make sure, and then swung my wneel round to make a long U-turn. My extra caution was not so much to clear the traffic, but to make sure there223 words
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Article43 1975-08-20 20 MEI LIN: Vandalism In Britain must surely be getting out of hand if miscreants are even attacking hallowed cricket gounds. AH FOOK: Oh, Lord! They'd better do something about it or the whole country could be caught on a sticky wicket.43 words
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Miscellaneous47 1975-08-20 20 Shou of the day.. MUSEUM WITHOUT WALLS: The Art Conservator (9.45 p.m. on Chapnel Five in colour): This Is a series on arts and artists. Damaged art pieces are examined, treated and restored in the conservation laboratory of a big museum by specialist experts in this field.47 words
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