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Title Section19 1976-01-05 1 NewNation SINGAPORE Monday January 5, 1976 No- 1529 Price 20 cents M C. (P) 428/76 f NEW NATION [comment19 words
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Article409 1976-01-05 1 Bharathi Mohan - By Bharathi Mohan A $20,000 blackmail attempt involving a young cabaret girl was reported to police yesterday following a 2 a.m. hotel room holdup. A businessman, Mr. Luk Kwok Hung, 50, was stabbed in the face by two knife-wielding men when he refused to pay409 words
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Article49 1976-01-05 1 Sydney, Monday Scores at lunch on the third day of the FViurth Test between Australia and the West Indies at the Sydney Cricket Ground here today:— West Indies first innings 355 versus Australia 235 for five (O. Chappell 94 not out, O. Cosier 28, M. Holding 3-51).49 words
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Article43 1976-01-05 1 A 32-year-old man, Teo Wah Choon, was found dead at the foot of a block of Housing Board fiats In Mei Ling Street yesterday. According to the de-ce.-iscd's father. Teo Kin Liat, 50, his son was sulterinar from Insomnia since ls*69.43 words
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177 1976-01-05 1 The Singapore Turf Club is paying out $545,000 to punters who backed the number 6917 the first Drize in the four-digit lottery drawn at the Ipoh races yesterday. The number is one of the "rubs" (permutation) of the hot favourite 1976 which the bookies177 words
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Article350 1976-01-05 1 —United Prat InternftUoMl Washington, Monday If world-wide inflation continues at the present rate, oilexporting countries will be forced to demand still higher prices for their oil, Iran's Ambassador to the US said yesterday. "You do not have to buy the oil," Ambassador Ardeshir Zahedi—United Prat InternftUoMl - 350 words
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Advertisement268 1976-01-05 1 r/; h advicr vj' AVAIL AUt I AT flcttci CHIOOPOOY DEPARTMEIMT TEL; *****2 PREMIER STORE BATA BUILDING INSIDE $8000 JACKPOT —Page 5 Airlines out discounts Page 2 Samsu from cemetery Page 2 The choosey cabbies Page 3 IN THE OTHER PAGES: Moneywords 11; Stars 14; Comics 18; Cinemas 20. THE268 words
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Miscellaneous16 1976-01-05 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today Isolated showers In late afternoon.16 words
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Article394 1976-01-05 2 Peter Ong - By Peter Ong Three airlines have slashed the discoupt on sale of tickets to their agents to a maximum of 25 per cent, a move aimed at stopping the big undercutting racket. The three airlines Singapore Airlines. Cathay Pacific Airways and Thai International Airways implemented the394 words
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Article50 1976-01-05 2 A course on motor-car maintenance and repair will be held at the Kim Keat AEB Centre on Wednesdays at 6.30 p.m. beginning on Jan. 14. The fee is $35. Details are available from the Adult Education Board office at 126 Carinhill Road and the Cultural Centre, Canning Rise.50 words
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Article30 1976-01-05 2 An English LanguageStage One course will be conducted by the Adult Education Board at the AEB Headquarters Centre, CairnhiU Road, starting on Jan. 12. The fee Is $60.30 words
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Article242 1976-01-05 2 Samsu —from a cemetery By Douglas Chan Stepped-up action by Customs officers against moonshiners, last year forced one syndicate to operate an Illegal distillery In a secluded cemetery to produce samsu. The syndicate even had an altar built with food offerings. Joss paper and candles to camouflage their activities. But242 words
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Article276 1976-01-05 2 Some finance companies ha u e slashed their interest rates on hire purchase loans to as low as eight per cent a year the standard rate is 11 per cent in an attempt to attract mere customers because of the latest car taxe* and price276 words
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Article459 1976-01-05 2 The volume of shipping trade plunged to an all-time low, freight rates were halved and operating costs rose in *875. Shipowners and shipping agents described 1975 "an extremely bad year" for the industry. "But we are looking forward to 1976 In anticipation of a better459 words
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Article, Illustration165 1976-01-05 2 Two app?es in denim —and on the catwalk too! They danced their way merrily on stare, swinging along with little John Tan, much to the delight of an amused audience. The "apples in denim" dance was part of the Apple and165 words
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Article174 1976-01-05 2 Prices opened on a steady note at the Stock Exchange of Singapore during the first 45 minutes this morning. Far Eastern Hotels moved erratically from the opening price of 70 cents to 62 cents, before rallying to 65 cent;, down 11 cents on weekend's close. BUSINESS DONE: First174 words
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Article36 1976-01-05 2 The Department of Extramural Studies of the University of Singapore will hold an eightlecture course in Advanced Accounts, starting on Thursday at 7.30 p.m. Further Information may be obtained from the department at tel: *****6.36 words
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Article231 1976-01-05 3 K.K. Fong - By K.K. Fong A group of taxi drivers is running an "exclusive servic«" tor oilmen and tourists much to the annoyance of local passengers. Thodfc taxi drivers are known to serve only foreigners who come ashore from nearby islands like Pulau Bukum and Pulau Ayer Chawan.231 words
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Article120 1976-01-05 3 A $500,000 memorial chapel, where plaques can be put and ashes preserved after cremation, is to be built at Upper Serangoon Road. The chapel, will be situated on an 8370 square metre site at Poh Huat Road, off Upper Serangoon Road. It will be called All-Saints120 words
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88 1976-01-05 3 Another two motorists have been suspended for having more than 12 points under the demerit system. A spokesman of the Registry of Vehicles said the two drivers would not be allowed to drive for six months. Letters were sent to them by the ROV last88 words
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Article37 1976-01-05 3 The University of Singapore Students' Union will present an exhibition on Singapore —Her People and Their Future, at the National Theatre foyer from Thursday to Jan. 13 between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. Admission is free.37 words
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Article, Illustration147 1976-01-05 3 A $10,000 diamond pats the sparkle in fashion designer John Yong's New Year. Winner of the recent Cartier Christmas lottery, John. 30. collected his prize after a suspenseful 17-day wait for the diamond to be flown in from Paris. He said: "I was thrilled when I147 words
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Article143 1976-01-05 3 Police had one of their best anti-secret society campaigns in recent years with the arrests last year of more than 1300 suspects. This contributed to the drastic drop In crime last year, according to police sources. Police patrols are now stepping up the drive In anticipation143 words
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Article104 1976-01-05 3 More men than women commllted suicide last year. Statistics show that of the 202 cases 128 were men. Jumping from Housing and Development Board flats was the most com mon way of committing suicide, followed by hanging. poison and drowning Most of the women who104 words
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Article48 1976-01-05 3 The Central Young People's Bectlon of the National Library will hold a talk on English Language: How to approach It In the O.C.E. (O level) at Its Lecture Hall on Friday at 2.30 p.m. Free admission tickets can be obtained at the National Library, Stamford Road.48 words
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Advertisement142 1976-01-05 3 Questl976... Come pick the coolest deejay of them all. Keep your Wednesday nights free from Jan 7th to Feb 18th. Why? Because we invite you to join the audience and choose thy Deejay of the year. Get yourself along to the Shangri La Lost Horizon for a fun time without142 words
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Miscellaneous227 1976-01-05 3 TIDES Today; 1.29 a.m (2.7 m); 12.44 p.m. (3.0 m). Tomorrow: 1.57 a.m. (2.7 m) 1.23 p.m. (2.9 m). Wednesday: 2.26 a.m (2.6 m); 2.03 p.m. (2.7 m) Thursday: 2.56 a.m (2.6 m); 2.45 p.m. (2.5 m). Friday: 3.30 a.m. (2.6 m); 3.32 p.m. (2.3 m). Saturday: 4.09 a.m. (2.5227 words
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Article337 1976-01-05 4 Teresa 00l - By Teresa 00l Many secondary school boys were repr 1 m a nded for wearing long hair when schools reopened last Friday after a seven-week break. The campaign against long hair was resumed with vigour when school heads addressing their pupils during assembly told them to337 words
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Article, Illustration113 1976-01-05 4 He'iping hands to the rescue u this motorcyclist, Identified only as Sari, grimaced In pain soon after he was involved in an accident with n lorry at Bedok Highway yesterday. He was on his way to Me a friend at the new Bed ok housing estatePicture by Johari Rasikin - 113 words
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Article142 1976-01-05 4 The newly-formeri Singapore Educational Administration Society has welcomed the Ministry of Education's decision to give school heads a free hand to spend their school fund). This autonomy will help to develop the principal as a manager of school administration. In a statement, the Society said:142 words
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Article270 1976-01-05 4 Souvenir hunters took away about $1 million worth -of Items from Singapore hotels last year. Among the souvenirs taken from rooms and public aress are bath towels, ash-trays, crockery. knives, forks and spoons, tea-sets, weighing scales and even portable television sets. "In fact, Just about270 words
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136 1976-01-05 4 The Moorish styled Arcade, a well-known landmark In Raffles Place. Is to be demolished to make way for a $30 million complex. The complex will consist of an 18 storey build ing and will provide spaces for offices, shops and cars. The 2030136 words
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Advertisement103 1976-01-05 4 Neulalkm FABERGE/MITRD Tm :11=si ST PRIZE RETURN-TRIP TO MONTREAL 1976 OLYMPIC GAMES $1000 courtesy of far Eastern Cosmetics (S) Pte. Ltd. FINNISH ASA COLOUR TV courtesy of Golden Height Corporation (Pte) Ltd. (RETA, PRICE $2300) AMERICAN AR 11 SPEAKERS courtesy of South Asia Trading Co. Pte. Ltd (RETAIL PRICE $1895)103 words
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134 1976-01-05 5 Reuter Dur.edin, Monday A treasure-hunting expedition sailed fiom this southern New Zealand port yesterday hoping to And bullion worth at lc:£st £20 million ($lOO million). The expedition, led by British Royal Navy Commander John Grattan. left In the research ship Acheron in aReuter - 134 words
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312 1976-01-05 5 Thais set for Parliament battle Reuter Bangkok. Monday—The Thai Coalition Government welcomed an opposition move to air in Parliament grievances over proposed rice price increases which have prompted strikes against the country's main port and other state enterprises, Deputy Interior Minister Prakob PrayunpokhratReuter - 312 words
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221 1976-01-05 5 Reuter Jerusalem, Monday— Israel yesterday said it was against any bid to make the United Nations Security Council the venue for future Middle East peace negotiations and again called for the reconvening of the Geneva Peace Conference. But any new Geneva talks mustReuter - 221 words
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Miscellaneous115 1976-01-05 5 Jackpot now is $8000 No entrant submitted a solution which corresponded In all respects with the set of answers held by the Judges to be the most apt and accurate In the New Nation Monev-words Puzzle BL. Eight entrants each submitted a solution which differed at one point from the115 words
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Miscellaneous114 1976-01-05 5 11; Mrs. H. 8. Lim, P.O. Box 540, Singapore; Mr. D. Mclntyre, 72 Branksome Road, Singapore 15; Mr. Sim Khlm Huang, 3 Palm Orove Avenue. Singapore 19. They will each receive $62.50. The balance of $500.00 is carried over to the next contest 'BM' to make the Jackpot $8,000.00. Here114 words
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Miscellaneous108 1976-01-05 5 injured LIMB (of a person, presumably) will need "careful attention" whereas a LAMB will bo destroyed. Preference for LIMB. BL-2:1: A MINK is a distinct animal, but the attire of a MONK can vary considerably; also, as a man, a MONK doesn't look "Just" like anything very specific Preference for108 words
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Miscellaneous279 1976-01-05 5 3 F|O| OID NONE JC O R C> .?i_LA_L SWIM MASS Solution to Moneywords Puzzle "BL" expert player to fail to score. The player may want NINE. Preference for NONE. BL-3:4: MIST has a suitable connection with slight or possible troublesomeness. In itself, there Is nothing to go wrong with279 words
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Article538 1976-01-05 6 Trying to get Soviets to stop foreign domination in Angola NYT Reuter Washington, Monday President Ford said over the weekend that he would not abapdon his support for detente with the Russians, adding that any Presidential candidate who urges such a change in policy willNYT; Reuter - 538 words
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Article203 1976-01-05 6 Reuter Cairo, Monday—Egypt'* early warning radar itatlon In the Slnal Desert will start operating on Feb. 22. War Minister Mohammed Qamassl said last night. The setting up of the station was part of last September's second disengagement agreement between Egypt and Israel as negotiated throughReuter - 203 words
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Article18 1976-01-05 6 Reuter Dacca, Monday Bangladesh has declared Nov. 7 as National Revolution Day and a public holiday. —Renter.Reuter - 18 words
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258 1976-01-05 6 Reuter Paris, Monday—Repretatlves of 19 Third World nations, including eight major oil producers, are meeting here today to draw up a common strategy for tilks with the Industrial world on energy and other critical economic problems. It will be the first meeting ofReuter - 258 words
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Article, Illustration388 1976-01-05 6 Brussels, Monday K storm of hurricane force winds swept Into Eastern Europe yesterday after leaving dozens of people dead or missing, hundreds of houses flooded and millions of dollars of damages In a trail from Britain to the Swiss Alps. Reports from Britain,388 words
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Article139 1976-01-05 6 United Press International TODAY la Monday. Jan. 5, the fifth day of 1976 with 361 to follow. THE MOON Is appro a c hlng the first quarter. THE MORNING STARS are Venus and Saturn. THE EVENING STARS are Mercury and Jupiter. Those born on this date are under theUnited Press International - 139 words
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Article84 1976-01-05 6 UPI New York, Monday.—The Re*. Robert Marshall set a record for nonstop preaching on Saturday but stopped 29 minutes short of his ftl-hour goal and said he was too "pooped" to go on. The 55-year-old minister Of the Birmingham Unitarian Church stopped speaking amid cheers and applauseUPI - 84 words
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Article158 1976-01-05 6 Associated Press New York, Monday The contemporary leader most admired by President Marcos and his wife Imelda. is China's Chairman Mao Tse-tung, because he was able to'unite people, according to the latest Issue of Time magazine. "I would like to return the Filipino toAssociated Press - 158 words
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Miscellaneous191 1976-01-05 6 WORLD WEATHER New York Cold, Chance of Snow. 3-mlnus 7C. San Francisco Fair, 12-6 C. Headline: US not training Angola mercenaries. Tokyo—Cloudy, 15-SC. Headline: Jaoan wants to buy 20 million tons of China oil a year. Moscow Cloudy, minus 14-minus 16C. Headline: "To keep pace with work from the beginning191 words
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313 1976-01-05 7 'Cyprus-style partition unless peace is restored' United Press International Beirut, Monday A plague of shootings, kidnap pings and looting swept Beirut's lawless streets yesterday and politicians warned that Lebanon was headed for a Cyprusstyle partition unless peace Is restored be- tween Muslims and Christians afterUnited Press International - 313 words
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Article, Illustration327 1976-01-05 7 United Press International Washington, Monday— A tearful Mrs. Rose Kennedy says "pressures" may force her only surviving son, Senator Edward Kennedy, to disregard her wishes and run for President this year, the National Enquirer reported yesterday. "I feel Teddy may be pressured Into running forUnited Press International - 327 words
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199 1976-01-05 7 New York Times New York—Public approval of Secretary of State Henry Kissinger's performance has fallen steadily over the last year, particularly among Americans who describe themselves as very liberal or very conservative, according to an NBC News poll released on Saturday. The poll alsoNew York Times - 199 words
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Article197 1976-01-05 7 Reuter Salisbury, Monday The Rhodeslan government yesterday rejected as propaganda a report that 12,000 black Rhodeslan guerrillas were posed In neighbouring Mozambique to launch a strike against Rhodesia this Saturday. A government spokesman said the report, In the Johannesburg Sunday Times appeared to be basedReuter - 197 words
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Article116 1976-01-05 7 Reuter London, Monday.—Mrs. Eva Peron, who became Latin America's most powerful woman and a legend In her lifetime,-Is to be the subject of a modern opera by the composers of the controversial Jesus Christ Superstar rock musical. 'Its not going to be exactly a rock operaReuter - 116 words
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136 1976-01-05 7 United Press International Algiers, Monday Algeria plans to buy weapons from the Soviet bloc In anticipation of Increased tension with Morocco stemming from the dispute over the Spanish Sahara, diplomatic sources said yesterday. Algeria announced over the weekend that the 1976 military budget willUnited Press International - 136 words
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Article27 1976-01-05 7 Reuter Hobart, Monday—Hobart sweltered in temperatures up to 40.9 degrees centigrade (106 Fahrenheit) yesterday the hottest since readings were first officially recorded In 1883. —Renter.Reuter - 27 words
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Advertisement53 1976-01-05 7 ft a m il OBEROI i 1, JALAN RUMBU.SWGAPORE 9. TEL *****6 TO CHECKMATE The one. magazine everyone wants! IN THF JANUARY ISSUE IN THE JANUARY ISSUE The Big Penis Myth Blue Film Titillation Drugs: The Modern Crucifixion Test: The new Ford Escort. Fashion: Prevue '76. Sexual hang-ups. Enter The53 words
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Article325 1976-01-05 8 A spokesman of the Singapore Bus Service, in an interview published in today's New Nation confirmed Government's assurance that Singaporeans will have a good, dependable and comprehensive bus service in three to five years. Is this too optimistic? < Assuming that the basis on which325 words
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Article64 1976-01-05 8 A group of girls were a talk on breast-feeding. Aftnr the conversation had tapered off, one of the girls turned to her 12-year-old brother who was absorb- ing everything and asked him what he thought about it. His reply: "I don't think much of It64 words
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Article57 1976-01-05 8 Not only traditions but also Christmas adverts die hard. The passing of Christmas does not seem to have affected the Yuletlde sales pitch. Last week a leading department store put up this ad: Xmas Decorations At Half-Prlce. Buy now for next Xmas and Save Xmas Bells57 words
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Article104 1976-01-05 8 GAN GUAT CHING - GAN GUAT CHING (Mm) for Secretary Bos Services ReorfanUatWa Committee Ministry «f Commaniealions I refer to the letter by Carol (NN, Dee. 24) re?uestlng (or more buses rom Marine Drive to the city. The Marine Parade Housing Estate Is served by SBS Bervlce 15 and City104 words
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Article455 1976-01-05 8 'THE AUSTRALIAN It hardly seems credible that there will be a further delay, of up to a week or more, before the UN's official rep re sentatlve arrives In East Timor to take stock of events there. It is now more than a month since Indonesian forces455 words
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Article, Illustration529 1976-01-05 8 LU LIN REUTENS; LU LIN REUTENS - MONDAY WITH LU LIN REUTENS LU LIN REUTENS Have you noticed in recent years, our spoken language has contracted into a whole new vocabul a r y of convenient abbreviations which only another initiated lingo-ist will comprehend? And I don't mean those Impossible Initials we used to529 words
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Article422 1976-01-05 8 New York Times New York, Monday Dollar profits of America's corporations this year are expected to rise sharply perhaps twice as far as they dropped in 1975 according to several leading economists. So abrupt a reversal would bring profits to their highest total In American history.New York Times - 422 words
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Article, Illustration1016 1976-01-05 9 Lulin Reutens - The Singapore Bus Service is confident that It can meet the challenge of providing Singaporeans with a comfortable and reliable bus service. Are you? Today, New Nation presents the views of the SBS, explaining the improvements so far and the plans for the future. What1,016 words
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352 1976-01-05 9 JJ - r^n last u/ord by JJ Distance from South Africa and its abominable apartheid policy have helped many people to have few prejudices against that white racist regime. Many have condemned the regime but to show that they are not themselves tainted by similar prejudices,352 words
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Advertisement34 1976-01-05 9 tells time o m K x V SSBY-66 From Sando.z-dedicated craftsmen, comes the thinnest dresswatch 6.4 mm to be exact. Elegantly designed with exacting accuracy, Sandoz dresswatches lends distinction to any fashionable occasion SANDOZ34 words
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Article, Illustration786 1976-01-05 10/11 WHAT WOMEN WORE FROM 1970 TO 1975 AND WHAT THEY WILL WEAR IN THE NEW YEAR Fashion has been a carnival; a costume parade from the turn of this decade until now. But the party's over. It's time to wind up the merry masquerade. Yes. offer five786 words
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Article128 1976-01-05 10/11 Not every girl dares to daub on contrasting eyeshadow colours. The effect of green and canary yellow or pink and purple shadowed lids Is Just a little too starting. Also, too eye-catching. Most girls prefer a subtler look. That's why Outdoor Girl's Shadow Co-ordinates will appeal. What128 words
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Article111 1976-01-05 10/11 Some cleaning and toning lotions Just don't feel bracing enough. At least not when you've got a greasy skin which needs a little extra something to wipe every trace of oil away. That's why Mary Quant has formulated a cleaning and toning lotion specially for girls111 words
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Article109 1976-01-05 10/11 Now that eye-liners are back and the smould erlng, sultry look —in eyes—ls In, Miners has Introduced a Soft Eye Stick in black. But their black eyestlck is a little different from others. They've added a soft silver sparkle to it. Just the thing109 words
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321 1976-01-05 10/11 I am afraid that my marriage of six months Is going on the rocks and the very idea worries me. I married a very kind and loving man who is able to give me the best of everything. But lately,321 words
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261 1976-01-05 10/11 I am jealous and embarrassed by my boyfriend's habit of staring at other girls when I am out with him. How can I trust him if he behaves like that? I know I shouldn't get Jealous so easily but I can't help wondering how261 words
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Article178 1976-01-05 10/11 I have been going out very olten with a boy who Is my schoolmate. He Is very nice, and we share the same interests; but now I am getting worried and confused because I feel we are becoming too close. 1 am afraid this may178 words
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Article153 1976-01-05 10/11 I am very worried because I am 19 and I still do not have a boyfriend. not even someone to taice me out on a date. Can you tall me how I can go about making friends and getting a boyfriend? WORRIED Dear Worried, Yon are153 words
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Miscellaneous534 1976-01-05 10/11 Monday MONEYWORDS Cut out and pin with other coupons f Posting instructions oppeor below Name (Mr./Mrs./Miss) Address CLUES BELOW Lb w sm amm Cut along dotted lines mmm mt CLUES FOR BN-1 1. An unopened flower 2. Being associated with a dissipated would be bad for one's reputation 3. It534 words
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Article480 1976-01-05 12 Teheran, Monday More than 200 ships are waiting outside Iran's two major ports to unload well over a million tons of cargo. Waiting time for vessels queueing to dock at Khorramshahr is now more than five months and at Shahpour nearly three nponths. Other480 words
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Article, Illustration758 1976-01-05 12 Gemini News Service London, Monday Rice, the staple food of roughly half the world's people, has had a satisfactory year. In *****6, world production of paddy, the un. husked grain, is expected to increase about four per cent (13 million tons) to 339 millionGemini News Service - 758 words
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Article1135 1976-01-05 12 Mohammed Asiam - From Mohammed Asiam Gemini News Service New Delhi, Monday The Government of India has advised state governments that it wants to reduce the consumption of alcohol and pave the way for total prohibition in the country. State governments are responsible for policy on theGemini News Service - 1,135 words
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Article, Illustration522 1976-01-05 13 The Washington Post Washington, Monday A new battle has erupted over a study of Sesame Street that contends that the television programme widens the educational aavantage of more affluent children over those from poorer homes. The study, done by a team headed byThe Washington Post - 522 words
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Article, Illustration849 1976-01-05 13 A LITTLE VILLAGE CELEBRATES HER 200-YEAR BIRTHDAY Reuter London, Monday Exactly 200 years after her birth, the spirit and style of Jane Austen are as alive and fresh as ever in Chawton the southern English village where she wrote or polished her greatest works.Reuter - 849 words
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491 1976-01-05 13 Reuter New York, Monday. New Yorkers reeling hemmed in have a new refuge the top of the 110-storey World Trade Centre. Just US$l.7O ($4-25) will buy a trip to the observation deck of New York's tallest building, from whereReuter - 491 words
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Article429 1976-01-05 14 Aided by cut in lending rate LONDON The two weeks covering the Christmas and New Year holidays consisted of seven working days in which the most consistent feature was the gilt market. Spurred Initially by the news of a fall In November's money supply, the429 words
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Article283 1976-01-05 14 FRANKFURT The firm trend In the equity market that prevailed before the Christmas break also continued during the last two trading days of the year. Foreign and domestic Institutional buying of blue chips mostly in the area of banks, chemicals, automobiles and engineering companies283 words
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Article201 1976-01-05 14 MILAN The Italian Stock Exchange registered a downtrend during this week. The whole loss was about 3.30 per cent with the general stock Index closing at around 40.50 on average volume of transactions. The political picture Is getting more and more uncertain and fears for the201 words
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380 1976-01-05 14 By Lee Yew Meng Development Bank of Singapore heads the list of domestic banks Including OCBC and UOB |n terms of assets, according to a survey by a managent consultancy firm. The survey by SGVGoh Tan showed that DBS share in 1974 vu 4.4380 words
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Article76 1976-01-05 14 Associated Press Tokyo, Monday—Mitsui and Co. of Japan was reported yesterday to have reached an agreement In principle to provide Poland with cheml-cal-fertlllaer manufacturing plants and related facilities valued at about US$45O million ($1125 million). The Nlhon Kelzai Shlmbun, an economic newspaper, said Mitsui plans to use bankAssociated Press - 76 words
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Article128 1976-01-05 14 Prices st 11.30 am today (Australian time) on the Sydney Stock Exchange: Allstate 09 nil Beach nil 30 Bridge 15 18 Cleveland 22 23 Endeavour 14 IS Pllnd 20C Opt. nil 04i Inter Mln 06* 07* Kath Inv 155 158 Klaora nil 20 Mid E Mlns 27 nil Minefields128 words
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Miscellaneous293 1976-01-05 14 NEW NATION GBQSSWORD HHIH ummu uwum uh9 kiiii uiian ■Ull lIUHHB Mill ill il nmm ilttlß ilHltilttl mmmm mm 8 Poker verb 9 Handy 10 Low and thick 11 Irish dramatist 12 Advantage 15 Garden device 20 See 45 A 22 End of pay or cup 24 De luxe 26293 words
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Miscellaneous363 1976-01-05 14 YOUR LUCKY STAR IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY Born today, you possess considerable execu- tlve ability, topped only by your talent for organising others into work teams of extraordinary efficiency. you may have to put In your time as an ap{irentlce before you can eave the realm of the follower and363 words
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342 1976-01-05 15 LEE CHIU SAN - LEE CHIU SAN takes a look at the latest road tax hikes LEE CHIU SAN The new year started with a big shock for all road users. Whether the Government's latest financial measures are aimed342 words
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546 1976-01-05 15 The licensing fees for cars are already too steep The Increases in car licensing fees are, I feel, too steep. The Government has already succeeded in cutting down road congestion. If there's a need to cut this down further546 words
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Article189 1976-01-05 15 Associated Post Birmingham, Monday Workers at the Norton Villier* Triumph factory here recently onveiled a new motorcycle they call the Waif. It was designed and made by themselves. It's only a prototype, bat the NVT workers hope it will eventually recapture the British motorcycleAssociated Post - 189 words
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Article89 1976-01-05 15 United Press International Washington, Monday The inventor of a new automobile engine system has said his concept could be Installed in existing cars to double gas mileage and cut pollution In half. Howard Chapman, of Callforpia, said: The system involves using an orbital engine inUnited Press International - 89 words
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Article, Illustration481 1976-01-05 15 Jackie Stewart - Uf iwi By Jackie Stewart Seat belts had not been introduced to European motor racing when I became a professional race driver in 1964. In fact, no one had thought of using them and it took many years for them to come into vogue. My481 words
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284 1976-01-05 16 —Rrulrr - —Rrulrr Sydney, Monday An Australian cricket writer suggested today that if the West Indies tied the current Test series at two all, two top English umpires should be flown to Australia to officiate at the final two Tests. This would we "not284 words
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Obituary82 1976-01-05 16 NELSON PONNAMPALAM, aged 41 Senior Police Inspector. Singapore passed away peacefully on 5/1/76 leaving behind beloved wife Punlthavathy (MANI), onlv son Andrew. mother Mrs. E. Ponnampalam (Klang), sisters Mrs. Lilian Nicholas. Mrs. Margaret Klrkham (U K.) Mrs. Emily Selvadural (Colombo) Mrs. Ruby Thomas (S'pore). brothers Christmas. Kulaslngam (Klang) Wilson and82 words
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Article380 1976-01-05 16 Reuter Auckland, Monday New Zealand Prime Minister Rob Muldoon indicated yesterday that his Government does not intend to become involved in any controversy which arises over the possible cancellation of a planned tour of New Zealand by world 1500 metres re-cord-holder Filbert Bayi of Tanzania.Reuter - 380 words
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Advertisement252 1976-01-05 16 NAM HO TRAVEL SERVICE (SINGAPORE) PTE. LIMITED. West Malaysia Tour (Inclusive Oentlng. Cameron Highlands) by deluxe alrcondltloned bus seven days SSI7S/-, Departure Every Sunday, Monday, denting Cameron Highlands by coach four days SSIOS/-, Oentlng Highlands four days SSIIS/-, Departure Every Wednesday. Bangkok Chlengmal by deluxe alrcondltloned coach fourteen days SJ3BO/-,252 words
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Article, Illustration475 1976-01-05 17 Top Rider moved up fast at the 600 m to Join the leaders, An&k Buah and Amifnui at the home turn, with Battle Field and La Bonne Heine closing in. Top Rider hit the front at the distance challenged by La Bonne Retne.475 words
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Article, Illustration843 1976-01-05 17 RACING with Scrutineer Ja Russian Tank heads my list of horses to follow in the 1976 raclpg season. Russian Tank who made his debut in November. and had only one other start since Is rapidly running into top shape and should be ready843 words
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Miscellaneous54 1976-01-05 17 THE BORN LOSER HOW AM I ffcV FOR ALU A m THE JBSTERS'UNION VOTED TO 60 01/T ON STRIKE LAST MIGHT. mm NORBERT 1 by Aft Simtom OM.9IDP FRETHUb! \we > HAVJFUT BECfJ uaiOfc- OUR 6ARD.. ,„B\V fdr rr \WITH THAT. |y us U* m n by Frank O'Ne i54 words
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Article, Illustration596 1976-01-05 18 Philip Tan - by Philip Tan "I m pr ess i ve": That's the general consensus of the 15 Division One and Two coaches who attended the first four-hour coaching session by Trevor Hartley, the FAS soccer adviser, at the Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday morning. While Hartley596 words
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Article114 1976-01-05 18 S. K. Loh won the Singapore Island Country Club gold medal by one strode from Michael Ho when he returned nett 86 at' Buklt course on Saturday. The Keppel gold went to Oerald Beow by three strokes from David Lau with a nett 55. Oerald also shared114 words
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Article, Illustration430 1976-01-05 18 ALBERT JOHNSON - By ALBERT JOHNSON S i n g a pore Amateur Swimming Association will not suspend the 18 swimmers and four officials who were banned for two years by the Inter national Swimming Federation (Flna) for taking part in competition against China at Peklpg last June.430 words
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Article32 1976-01-05 18 Belfast, Monday Irish League soecer results: Ballymena 1 Cllftonvllle O; Bangor 3 Portadown 1; Crusaders 2 Glentoran 2; Llnfleld 1 Distillery 1; Larne 1 Coleralne 2; Glenavon 1 Ards 3.32 words
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285 1976-01-05 18 Reuter and UPI Melbourne, Monday Vic Edwards couldn't hold It back any longer—he broke an emotional truce yesterday with his longtime protege Evonne Goolagong and was among the first to congratulate her after she won her third Australian singles crown. AndReuter and UPI - 285 words
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Article, Illustration239 1976-01-05 19 Water-polo coach Tan Eng Bock has recommended that the national squad be sent on an overseas tour as a reward for winning a gold medal in the 1975 Seap Games at Bangkok, reports ALBERT JOHNSON. In his report to the Singapore Amateur Swimming Association239 words
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Article50 1976-01-05 19 Kim Seng Community Centre will be organising a three-month Sports Festival from January for residents of the constituency. Among the sports are soccer and volleyball In January, table tennis and sepak takraw in February and basketball and badminton In March. Entry forms are available at the centre.50 words
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Article32 1976-01-05 19 Lahore, Monday Pa k 1 sUn comfortably defeated the West German touring team 8-3 In a hockey match at Gaddafi Stadium nere yesterday. The home team lead 4-2 at halftime.32 words
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Article, Illustration526 1976-01-05 19 Albert Johnson - bv Albert Johnson Rahim Omar, coach of Jur on g Town F.C., was In ap angry mood yesterday following the club's 6-0 defeat by Armed Forces In the national Divl s i on One league soccer match at Tanglln ground. Rahim minced no words526 words
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Article74 1976-01-05 19 Auckland, Monday John Walker, New Zealand's world mile record holder, beat compatriot Rod Dixon only by the narrowest margin in a 1600 m race at Manurewa here lost night. Dixon, who won the bronze medal In the 1500 m at the Munich Olympics in 1972, shot74 words
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Article196 1976-01-05 19 DIVISION ONE Geylang 5 (1) Dollah Kassim, Arshad Khamls, O u 1 a m Mohammed, Omar Ashibilee, Samsuddin Rahmat (pen). Fairer Park 0. Quecnstown 7 (2) Ibrahim Awang (2), Kadlr Suleiman, Ow Slew Kong, Ramli Sudi, Albert Foo, Augustine Fernandez. Upper Serangoon 0. Safsa 6 (2) Jurong 0196 words
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721 1976-01-05 19 Tampines Rovers disappointed their asrmy of supported when they managed only a 1-0 win over Ponggol in a* Division Two clash at the Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday. Rovers' weak display prompted club president On Ah Keng to say: "I am sorry to say this,721 words
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Article62 1976-01-05 20 flEI LIN: It looks as if the entertainment scene is brightening up this year. Some top hotels are competing to bring in world class entertainers. lH FOOK: Don't be too happy! They are trying to attract tourists and not the average Singaporean. Our oply hope of seeing them62 words
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Miscellaneous635 1976-01-05 20 TV AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 3.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by VALAR PlRAI: (T) A locally produced show (or children 3.30 DIARY OF EVENTS (T) 3.35 GENERAL HOSPITAL 4.15 ISAI AMITHAM (D: Indian classical music featuring Raj Kumar (sltar). Raj In der Kumar Sharma (tabla) 4.35 INTERMISSION €.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed635 words
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Miscellaneous294 1976-01-05 20 I SHOW of the Day COLDITZ (10.35 p.m. on Channel Five)— Senior American Officer: Speculation among the British contingent runs high on the arrival of three uniformed American officers. One of the three turns out to be Phil Carrington, who had previously escaped MM Rober Warner from Coldltz. The other294 words
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