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THE HEUNG YEE KUK was quoted by the HK TIMES (June 24) as

opposed to the proposal. The paper said the Kuk discussed the idea as far back

as December 27, 1974, when it had suggested to the Secretary for Economic

Services that International Standard Time be adopted as our fixed time. In view

of this the Kuk went on to criticise the Government for "repeatedly overlooking

public opinion."

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MR. WONG CHAM, described as the Chairman of the General Association

of Kowloon District Buildings, was quoted by WAH KIU MAN PO as objecting to

the proposal.

SING TAO WAN PAO (June 24) carried an interview with the principal

of a Kowloon secondary school who plumped for Standard Time throughout the

year.

THE HK CHINESE WOMEN'S CLUB (June 26) joined the Noes.

SING TAO JIH PAO (June 28) gave a half-page spread to readers' views,

which included those of a housewife ("most families will be affected") and a teacher

("the new system will suit expatriate officers who enjoy outdoor activities after office

hours"). Another reader hoped the Government would conduct a survey so the public

could "vote" on the idea.

WAH KIU YAT PO (June 28) found workers unanimously opposed to the

idea ("we would fall prey to robbers in the dark").

WAH KIU MAN PO (June 28) urged that Standard Time be adopted

permanently.