The Straits Times, 21 March 1978

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    14 1 The Straits Times Estd. 1845 TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 1978 25 CENTS M.C.(P) No. 214/1/78
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    CPF CASH FOR SBS SHARES
    734 1  -  GEORGE JOSEPH Up to $5,000 of your savings... By SINGAPOREANS will be able to use up to $5,000 of their Central Provident Fund (CPF) savings to buy a stake in the Singapore Bus Service (SBS) when it offers 20 million shares to the public at
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    Harun goes to jail
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    Lock icon ISRAELIS STEP UP ADVANCE
    686 1 BEIRUT, Monday INVADING Israeli forces today ignored a United Nations Security Council resolution to withdraw and instead accelerated their offensive, occupying the whole of southern Lebanon. Military sources said the Israeli forces totalling 25,000 men— have occupied an area of 2.000 square km stretching from the
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    Biggest jump in 2 years
    69 1 THE Singapore Stock Exchange had one of Its most buoyant sessions yesterday, resulting In the Straits Times Industrial Index ending the day 5.13 points up at 280.29 Its biggest single day Jump In almost two years. Volume of trading was 4.58 million shares, with a
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    Lock icon Sary to visit Thailand
    68 1 BANGKOK. Mon. Cambodian Vice-Premier and Foreign Minister leng Sary will soon make an official visit I) Thailand to further Improve ties between the two countries. Thai Prime Minister Krlangsak Chomanan said today. Oen. Krlangsak declined to reveal the date of Mr Sary's trip, which will be
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    Lock icon Heavy selling of dollar
    176 1 TOKYO, Monday THE American dollar remained weak in relation to the Japanese yen today, forcing the Bank of Japan to step in as*ain to bolster the US currency. Banking sources said it seemed inevitable that the greenback will fall below the 230-yen level later this week.
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    Lock icon Asean 'compromise' on diesel engines
    114 1 MANILA, Mon. The I five-member state! j of Asean have agreed on I a compromise to proceed with the manufacture of diesel engines on regional as well as national levels, Industry Secretary Vicente Paterno confirmed today. Under the compromise agreement, Singapore will manufacture diesel engines
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    PRISONER SPINKS...
    119 1 HEAVYWEIGHT box- ing champion Leon Spinks is seen (left) manacled and led to a St. Louis, Missouri, lock-up following his arrest for driving the wrong way in one-way street. He was also found to be driving without a licence. The champion was later released on US$7OO (551, 600)
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    Lock icon Heavy blow for French Leftists
    736 1 PARIS. Monday J'HK centre-Right coalition dealt a heavy blow to the communist-socialist opposition by going against the tide of bleak pre-poll trends to win the French general elections yesterday. Final official results gave the centreRight parties which rallied around President Giscard d'Estaing 291 seats in
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    Jakarta 'terror gang' arrests
    6 1 Jakarta 'terror gang' arrests JAKARTA, Monday
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    Blast: 12 hurt
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    LATEST UN force may move in today
    7 1 LATEST UN force may move in today
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  • AROUND THE WORLD
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      Lock icon UN peace force ready to move into Lebanon
      575 2 300 troops to be flown in UNITED NATIONS, Mon AN advanced guard of a new international UN peacekeeping force prepared to move into southern Lebanon today. The 15-nation Security Council voted by 12-0 last night to authorise the dispatch of the force,
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      Lock icon Taiwan polls
      62 2 TAIPEI. Mon. Taiwan will hold a presidential election tomorrow, with Premier Chiang Ching-kuo and his running mate. Shleh Tung-rain virtually assured the Presidency and the VicePresidency. They are the sole candidates in the coming election. The other parties. Young China Party and China Democratic Socialist Party, did not
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      Lock icon Syria's stand on peace troops
      109 2 Syria's stand on peace troops TVAMASCUS, Mon. JL/ Syria has said it would agree to deployment of UN peacekeeping forces In Lebanon If Lebanon accepted. But Syrian President Assad. In an Interview with Newsweek magazine appearing today, said there should be no illusions about the ability of a UN force
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      'Guerillas must quit Cyprus' demand
      5 2 'Guerillas must quit Cyprus' demand
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      Lock icon 'TEL AVIV MASSACRE WAS A MISTAKE'
      115 2 TEL AVIV, Mon. commandeered cars and buses at gunpoint before running into a roadblock where nine guerillas were killed. Two drowned at sea. "I've concluded it was a mistake." Fayad said, but he declined to explain. Asked about his feelings towards Israel, Fayad said:
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      Lock icon Sale of firearms in Israel quadruple
      132 2 'TEL AVIV, Mon— Sales ■1 of firearms in Israel have quadrupled since the March 11 Palestinian attack on an Israeli bus. an Interior Department spokesman said. Israeli arms sellers queried by television reporters have confirmed that buyers are swarming to grab firearms, especially Colt
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      Lock icon 'People's trial for Moro' shout guerillas in court
      358 3 'People's trial for Moro' shout guerillas in court TURIN. Mon. EADERS of Italy's Red Brigades shouted threats of a "people's trial" for kidnapped politician Aldo Moro in a chaotic courtroom scene here today. "Moro is in the hands of the armed proletariat," screamed guerilla Jeader Alberto Franceschlnl as Judge Guido
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      Lock icon Japan's 'no' to EEC cut surplus call
      356 3 Japan's 'no' to EEC cut surplus call TOKYO. Mon J A V A N tod a y spurned European Economic Community (EEC) demand that it pledge to slash its current account surplus to US$6 billion (S|l3.<S(I billion in fiscal 1078 starting April I, government sources reported. The sources said the
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      'Sharp rise in China's industrial output' report
      7 3 'Sharp rise in China's industrial output' report
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      Asean backed
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      Strike threat at Luton
      59 3 LONDON. Mon. The security services of Luton Airport, north of here, have threatened to sir.ice if the Israeli airline El Al is allowed to use the airport. The 68 security agents said last night that If a weekly El Al charter flight was authorised to land
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      Three feared drowned
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      Lock icon 2.8 pc growth rate for EEC forecast
      209 3 2.8 pc growth rate for EEC forecast BRUSSELS, Monday A DISMAL report forecasting a reduced growth rate of 2.8 per cent for 1978 today cast a pall of gloom over a meeting of Common Market finance and economic ministers here. mis rate falls 'veil short of the four to 4.5
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      Lock icon 'US may be forced to act on growing inflation'
      247 3 'US may be forced to act on growing inflation' WASHINGTON, Mon. Inflationary pressure is on the increase in the United States and the White House will probably be forced to take remedial action, monetary sources said here today. Monetary experts here noted that in recent months wholesale prices had gone
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      Lock icon TEARGAS FIRED TO BREAK UP PRO-BHUTTO DEMO
      264 3 LAHORE, Mon. Police fired teargas today when several thousand people turned out for the largest demonstration since former Prlm> Minister Zulflkar All Bhutto was sentenced to death for murder last Saturday. Demonstrators calling for the ex-Premier's release set Cre to four buses, three
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      Lock icon Canberra, Sydney totally cut off by mail strike
      151 3 CANBERRA, Monday AUSTRALIA'S national capital, Canberra, and its largest city, Sydney, are completely cut off by mall because of a strike by 600 mail drivers. More than 15 million postal articles have banked up because of the dispute which is over the
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      Rally by 30
      33 3 TOKYO, Mon. About 30 airport opponents and environmentalists held a rally In downtown Tokyo to protest against the planned opening of the new airport In Narlta. east of here. ATP.
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      Lock icon HK to remove army facilities
      66 3 HONGKONG. Mon. The government is tv spend an additional HKS2I6 million CS$lOB million) to meet the expenditure on the removal of British military facilities here, a government spokesman said today. The facilities were set up on army land with a total area of some 40
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      Lock icon Two Reds killed in ambush
      87 4 Two Reds killed in ambush BANGKOK. Mon— Two communist Insurgents were killed when government troops ambushed their band In north-eastern Loel province yesterday, a military spokesman revealed today. A government patrol unit sprang on the Insurgents as they were on their way to fetch food supplies from Soob village in
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      INDIRA'S BACKERS BATTLE POLICE
      85 4 RIOT police battlinr supporters of former frime Minister Indira Gandhi outside the home of Prime Minister Morarji Desal in New Delhi on Sunday. They broke through a police cordon and tried to deliver a memorandum protesting; against a newspaper interview in which Mr. Hi v u
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      Lock icon weather brings more refugees
      290 4 weather brings more refugees MANILA, Monday rpHE flow of Viet- namese boat refugees to Southeast Asia is rising again after a lull of several months because of the settling down of rough monsoon weather in the South China Sea, diplomatic sources said today. And the tides would bring in greater
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      'Khmer troops massacred 100 civilians'
      5 4 'Khmer troops massacred 100 civilians'
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      Lock icon Moro has kidnap list, says freed nun
      93 4 MANILA, Mon. A Filipino nun held hostage by Muslim rebels for 15 days with another nun said today the guerillas told them they had a list of prominent people to kidnap for ransom to raise funds for the southern Philippine Muslim rebellion. Sioter
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      Congress near 'yes' to Suharto's policy
      331 4 Congress near 'yes' to Suharto's policy JAKARTA. Mon-Alter a woikend of unprecedented par 1 i a uenurv confrontation, tlic People's Congress was today close to final approval of the policy documents which will govern Indonesia's course over the next five years. Congress iactions were i meeting separately today to evaluate
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      Dismissals upheld
      68 4 HONGKONG, Mon The dismissals from tht Royal Honekong Polic* Force of eight officer* Involved in a melee at the colony's an ti-corrup-tion headquarters last October have been up-! held an Appeals Board, police spokesmen salt* today. "The decision confirm* the commissioners determination not to tolerate any ill discipline
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      32 whirlwind deaths caused by UFO?
      108 4 NKW DELHI. Mon An unidentified flying object, not a tornado, caused the freak whirlwind that killed 32 people here last Friday, according to a Delhi University lecturer in physics Mr. 8. X Trikha claimed in a press release that he conducted a preliminary radioactive
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      Lock icon YOUTHS HELD AFTER ARMS FIND
      98 6 YOUTHS HELD AFTER ARMS FIND JOHANNESBURG, Mon. Police arrested a number of youths after finding South African army grenades and explosives at their nomes in the black township of Soweto near here. The police believe the youths had found the weapons In a secret hiding-place )i Dobsonville, part of Soweto.
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      Lock icon Muzorewa: We won't seek vengeance
      288 6 SALISBURY, Mon. MODERATE black leader Abel Muzorewa told some 200.000 supporters over the weekend that "like true victors, we shall not be vindictive' towards the white man following the Inception of black rule. At a rally marking one of the largest gatherings In Rhodesia's history,
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      Lock icon Seoul blast
      36 6 SEOUL. Mon. South Korea today denounced as 'a breach of faith" North Korea's sudden boycott of a scheduled Inter-Korean Red rross meeting In protest against a Just completed USSouth Korean Joint military exercise. AP.
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      Lock icon French voters spurn the Left
      526 6  -  JOSEPH GRIGG: Centre-Right coalition in power again By Paris, Monday FRANCE'S voters have backed off handing power to a leftwing government in which the communists would have claimed one half the seats. Instead, they have played safe and given i another five years in office
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      Lock icon US seeking talks with Soviet to ban space arms
      291 6 WASHINGTON, Monday THE State Department said yesterday the United States was asking the Soviet Union for a meeting to discuss a ban on killer-satellites a weapon the Russians alone have perfected. The department, responding to a news story In the New
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      Lock icon Pollution time bomb of tanker ticks away
      239 6 BREST (France). Mon. A pollution time bomb ticked away on the French Atlantic coast today as salvage experts battled bad weatner to try to recover at least 100.000 tonnes of oil from the wreckage of the supertanker Amoco Cadiz before the vessel breaks
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      Lock icon Cuba can be more involved in Africa, warns the US
      246 6 Cuba can be more involved in Africa, warns the US WASHINGTON, Mon. Cuba could significantly increase Its commitment in Africa without seriously damaging its economy and military capability, US intelligence sources warned today. However, this could only be possible with continued Soviet underwriting of Havana's adventures in Africa, the sources
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      Drugs seized
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      Lock icon Lab blast
      27 6 BOGOTA. Mon. An explosion ripped through an Illegal cocaine-processing laboratory In the penthouse of a luxury apartment building. Injuring five people, police reported yesterday. AP.
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      Lock icon Britain deports KKK leader Wilkinson
      126 6 LONDON, Mon. The British Government today deported American Ku Klux Klan leader Bill Wilkinson who had slipped into the country despite a government order last month banning him on grounds that his presence would stir race hatred. Mr. Wilkinson. the self-styled Imperial Wizard of the
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    NWC seeks public views
    106 7 NWC seeks public views THE National Wages Council (NWC) has begun deliberations on its recommen datlons on wages and related matters for this year. The tripartite council, which is an advisory body to the government on wages and wage policy, Is also Inviting views, particularly on last year's NWC guidelines,
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    Riddle of the headless body found on beach
    362 7 MYSTERY still shrouds the machabre discovery of the headless body ol a man on Pulau Pesek beach, olf Jurong, last Friday. CID homicide detectives were yesterday still trying to establish the Identity of the man. whose left arm was also missing. Forensic
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    Identity card offence
    51 7 ABDUL Rahlm bin Mohamed All, 37, was fined $100 yesterday (or (ailing to Inform the National Registration Office o( his change of address within 14 days. The offence came to light when hospital bills sent to his (ormer address In Onan Road were returned stamped No Such
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    Railings for 'death trap' monsoon drain
    188 7 Railings for 'death trap' monsoon drain SAFETY railings are to go up along a big open monsoon drain In Alexandra Road, which has been described as a potential "death trap" to schoolchildren if it should be flooded. A spokesman for the Ministry of the Environment announced this yesterday in commenting
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    METRIC STALL IN MARKET
    65 7 METRIC STALL IN MARKET A METRIC Information stall will be set up at the Tanjong Pagar market In the morning from today till Thursday In conjunction with the Metrication Board's zonal education programme. The MP for Tiong Bahru, Mr. Cling Jit Koon, deputising for the MP for Tanjong Pagar, will
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    Primary Six tuition
    43 7 THE PAP Ang Mo Klo branch will hold tuition classes for Primary Six students from next month at Its premises at Block 214, Ang Mo Klo. Registrations can be made at the branch between 7.30 p.m. and 10 pjn. dally,
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    Phone courtesy
    22 7 THE Orchard Road YMCA will bold a two-MMion course on telephone techniques and courtesies on Saturday. For details r.nf JJ79M.
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    Police display to help check crimes
    376 7 pOLICK have set up a permanent exhibition hall in the (ID headquai ters in Robinson Road to show the public all ;il«>ut crime prevention. The exhibition hall, which occupies a single room on the ground floor of the CID building, is open to the
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      197 7 TIME-LIFE BOOKS HAVE THE ANSWERS! Why the Govt -iSiZrpurpOSe puts stress ™J V^hind 1 on technology maths, uem** science rt -»«vr and science mgtt primary i r\ '^-MSftrt OTI mary school to nave a r~ T^^rr^Science an §|gsi z^nno i^t^r^ths: gfe science sums of money in th lllC*Vi.»y Tney ,I^,,
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      The traffic cops in plainclothes
      508 8 WATCH out for the T plainclothes traffic enforcement officer. He Is among the present breed of officers now being trained to give only their best in law enforcement. This was disclosed by the Minister for Home Affairs and Education, Mr. Chua Sian Chin, in Parliament
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      Regular checks by officers
      211 8 REGULAR monthly checks are carried out by Weights and Measures officers to ensure that traders do not cheat consumers blatantly by using faulty weighing machines, said the Minister for Law, the Environment and i Science anu Technology, Mr. E. W. Barker. He said that in the
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      CITIZENSHIP IS A PRIVILEGE, NOT A RIGHT SAYS MINISTER
      807 8 TH E Minister for Home Affairs and Education, Mr. Chua Sian Chin, stressed in Parliament yesterday that the granting of citizenship was a privilege and not a right and it was granted only to applicants who were not liabilities to the
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      Why S'pore chose the cold turkey method of treating drug addicts
      1105 8 SINGAPORE chose a the cold turkey method to treat drug addicts because drug subs t i t v tion programmes in other countries had failed, the Home Affairs and Education Minister, Mr. Chua Sian Chin, told Parliament yesterday. And
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      Grads of ITB found jobs within 3 months
      464 8 Grads of ITB found jobs within 3 months SURVEYS of Industrial Training Board graduates demobbed from national service to determine their employment status showed that of those demobbed in 1975 and 1976, 69 per cent were employed while five per cent were pursuing higher studies or staying at home. The
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      Immigration officers' complaints to be looked into
      599 8 rE Home Affairs and Education Minister, Mr. Chua Slan Chin, yesterday said he would look Into the grievances of Immigration Officers who complained of disparity of wages and poor salary scales. Replying to DR. LAI TEIK SOON (Serangoon Garden), he said despite the
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      117 8 Ybur Company Accountant is smiling. m *V I He should be. He just found out how much money he can save his company by renting cars from Avis. Which releases all that tied-up capital. And gives him tax advantages. Plus a useful hedge against inflation. Not to mention reducing overheads.
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  • PARLIAMENT 2
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      Don't blame the teachers for everything: Sia
      2368 9 When things go wrong in the ministry... fPHE Education Ml- nlstry should not ■blame teachers for Anything that poes wrong in the schools, the MP for Moulme.'n, Sir. Lawrence Sia, -•aid in Parliament yesterday. "I know the Education Ministry cannot resist the temptation
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      Tax dodgers among 46 banned from leaving the country
      597 9 Tax dodgers among 46 banned from leaving the country A NUMBER of income tax evaders were among the 46 people refused permission to leave the country between Jan. 3 ana March 13 this year. Others included foreign parents who illegally and wilfully tried to leave behind their children, and army
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      Plan to build wall aquarium at airport
      234 9 Plan to build wall aquarium at airport THE new Singapore Airport Arrival Building at Paya Lebar is to have a lar;e wall aquarium if plans by the Department of Civil Aviation are approved by the Finance Ministry. The proposed aquarium, housing either tropical or fresh-water fishes, will be built into
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      Girl's death: Open verdict
      70 9 AN open verdict was recorded yesterday on the death of Cheng Oek Kirn. 21. whose body was found at the foot of Block 18, Tainan Ho Swee. on Feb 12 at 4 50 am. Coroner Mr. Khoo Oon 800 said it was clear that Cheng, who
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      Blind to get new identity badges and passes
      11 9 Blind to get new identity badges and passes The new badge
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      Samtas dinner at Mandarin
      54 9 THE Supervisory and Management Training Association of Singapore (Samtas) will celebrate its 22nd anniversary with a dinner and dance at Mandarin Hotel on Saturday at 7.30 p.m. The Parliamentary Secretary (Culture) Dr. Ow Chin Hock, who is the MP for Lenn Ke<\ and Mrs. Ow will
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      298 9 NEW ZEALAND EXPORTERS'FAIR 11-14 April 1978, Auckland, New Zealand. WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND PRODUCTS These special four days in Auckland A number of commodities and have been arranged so that you, the selected technologies in the following industries overseas businessman, can meet at one wi exnibited: central point, top executives
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    Special fare to Asean fair
    68 10 Special fare to Asean fair SINGAPORE Alr.lr.e3 and the four othe: Asean carriers have introduced a special excursion fare to facilitate travel to the Aseur Trade Fair in Maul' 3 from May 7 to 21. To qualify for this special fare, passengers must travel between April 12 and May 31.
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    Exhibition of ballet lithographs
    77 10 Exhibition of ballet lithographs The French Ambassador here, Mr. Jacques Gasseau. will open an exhibition of ballet lithographs at the National Museum on March 28 at 5.30 p.m. The exhibition will feature lithographs of the Ballet Theatre Contemporaln. an Innovative ballet troupe which places emphasis on the choice of original
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    Banned from driving for 10 years
    227 10 Banned from driving for 10 years JAY Boon Chye of Block 94, Whampoa Drive, was' jailed two months by a district judge yesterday after he admitted riding his motorcycle while under a five-year disqualification order his third such conviction. Tay, who also pleaded guilty to riding while not being covered
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    Call to register for N-service
    60 10 Call to register for N-service MALE Singapore citizens and permanent residents born between Oct 1, and Dec 31, 1961 and who do not receive notification reminders must register themselves for national service at the Central Manpower Base, Dempsey Road. They should produce their identitycard, birth certificate, educational certificates and citizenship
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    Children's art on display
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    Drop in cases of absentee SCs charged in court
    218 10 Drop in cases of absentee SCs charged in court rpHERE was a drop in the number of Sp c c ial Constables (SCs) charged In court with absenteeism the last two years. Roll Call, the SC bimonthly bulletin which reports this drop, says: ■This Is an encouraging sign and shows
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    Gan Eng Seng School PTA
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    Vocational classes for deaf children
    406 10 THE Singapore Association for the Deaf has started vocational classes for its premature school leavers and deaf students who cannot find a place in normal schools after they complete Primary Six at the School for the Deaf. A total of 78 deaf children are presently
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    Ikebana show at hotel
    65 10 THE founder and president of the Kokusal School of Ikebana, Madame Norko Ohno. will demonjtrate the Japanese art of flower arrangement at the Hilton Hotel ballroom on Monday at 3 pjn. Reservations at 110 can be made by contacting Mlm C. Jensen (telephone number: 37M13) at
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    World chess: Korchnoy to meet Karpov
    62 10 THE world chess championship challenge match between Anatoly Karpov of the Soviet Union and Victor Korchnoy will begin on July 16 in Bogulo City, the Philippines. Korchnoy, formerly of the Soviet Union, la now *Uteleu. Three games per week are scheduled In the match
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      299 10 Straits Times Crossword ITBbTiBI sssss! ssH ssssf JLssV Issss^^ ACKOSB 4 Drastic measure by cmi TeU ton: "Par once con- ployer may change luck. trl»« to exercise aelf-dls- s°° (4 3) clpline! 1 (7. 7). Oame with catch at dance Ring true.' perhaps. If 2> somewhat extravagant a &"<*"■ change
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    Suicide after her legs were amputated
    311 11 Suicide after her legs were amputated pORONER Mr. Khoo v>* Oon Soo yesterday recorded a suicide verdict on the death of Madam Cheng Wang King, 84. who hanged herself after both her legs were amputated. Cheng's grandson, Mr. Lee Mong Seng, testified that on Feb 14 at 5.40 a.m. he
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    Thomson's new post
    48 11 PROFESSOR George Thornton, formerly of Nanrang University, hat Joined a management consultant nrm. Oonsulasla. as Its executive chairman. Mr. Thomson, an honours graduate In history from Edinburgh University and In politics and economics from Oxford University. Is also the regional representative for United World College.
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    Woman denies affair with hubby's worker
    246 11 rpHE wife of a con- tractor yesterday denied in a magistrate's court that she was having an affair with her husband's former employee, who was charged witn extorting money from her. Madam Tan Ah Lick. 34. was testifying at the trial o' Van Kum
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    US film director looks for possible location to shoot his new picture
    277 11 Life, mi'ht be one of them. "We will be visiting Penan*. Kuala Lumpur, Hongkong and probably Perth and should be able to decide which city would be good for the location shooting in the next few weeks." Between
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    Motorists, firms say no' to that car check
    497 11 A LMOST to a man, motorists and motor linns yesterday disagreed with a Communications Ministry suggestion that private cars of over two years should be subject to compulsory inspection to ensure that they are well main- He said a high level of
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    ENT society officials
    49 11 DR. Yeoh Klan Hlan has been elected president of the Singapore Society of Otorhinolaryngnology (ear, nose and throat surgery). Other officials are: Vicepresident. Dr. Teoh Choo Keng; secretary-cum-trea-surer Dr. Thomas 81m; auditor Dr. Benny Cheng and committee members Dr. Scow LI Jin and Dr. N Kunaratnam.
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      652 11 THE VICTIM- .J.^kM*' A llTll You! Who have unshapely upper arms, extra heavy buttocks, hips or thighs etc. 111 ■VI '^T^T^ X Fluid, waste and toxics accumulated in the tissues and cells beneath I I I-H r"^r^| ll~vl rH 1%/ l the skin. Blood circulation becomes deficient in these areas
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    'Taller pupils fare better in tests'
    149 12 The results of a study of Primary Six pupils showed that 77 per cent of the tallest pupils pass- Ed the PSLE (Primary School Leaving Exami- > nation), while only 23.9 j per cent of the shortest ones passed. Prof. Wong, who was I
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    EDUCATION MINISTRY TO EXTEND LIBRARY SERVICES
    188 12 EDUCATION MINISTRY TO EXTEND LIBRARY SERVICES PLANS to extend the library services of the Ministry of Education will be announced on April 22 at a conference of school librarians, according to reliable sources. This is the follow-up action of a ministry proposal last year to extend its library services to
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    Lock icon S'pore-Thai rice deal
    100 12 BANGKOK, Mon. Thailand has agreed to sell Singapore an additional 30,000 tonnes of rice worth about 220 million baht (5525.4 million), informed sources reported today. The deal was made last week on a govern-ment-to-g over nment basis. The 25,000 tonnes of 100 per cent grade white rice
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    Lateral thinking can help business, says expert
    7 12 Lateral thinking can help business, says expert
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    Photo course
    28 12 THE YMCA will hold an i eliiht-week course on practical colour photography at I Its Orchard Road premises I from April 2. For details, telephone *****8.
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      43 12 MANDARIN THEATRE Today 11: 1.15; 3.15; 5.15; 7.15; 930 pm. No Free List! A Cantoott* Ptctur* in Cotourtcop* jr-Y KG YEW HAN LDK SEE iWMTO 3?IL M»ntl i.armmv.iwm __A CanlenM* Picture m Colour >cop« Jjf [WinnerTakesa///«1^l &VtyiVMAk""KAH N6 YEW HAN -LDK SEE flHMffir
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      66 12 20th Big Day! Galaiy Loit 2 day* Golden City: 1 4S, 4 7 4 9.30 Gala.y lIS, 3.30, 7 1 9 30 A CMPC Production in Mandonn Colortcope with English Chinese subtitles Chin Han t Tien Niu in aw law/^rrr^aßw lim "W /Ikmmml^Jj imW TO-DAY ONLY 2-30 -7.915pm THEY STOLE
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      439 12 L.CfITHAV JIII^OBGANISMION >lj! LAST 2 DAYS! HI U.m, 1.30, 4 00 JO f.iS AUXANDCK SALKM) »l A RICHARD FUKCHOIFUM THEPiyNCEG I THE RWEE* j| WITH AN U.ISTAH CAST CPENS THURSDAY 1 I FRANCO NERO m l]l SAHARA CROSS' C i,-. I JURONC DRIVE IN CINEMA I ODEON t ORCHARD NO
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      Simplified characters
      48 13 Here are some common combinations of the word: 81 iE giinu/I^MK upright. gaiiK><»iK brave. mm gangqiaiiK strong and wilful. In t .ganKiai just now. ;For example, you may Isay. mw ww _Ta uannc-ai la) Ml nY It means. "He came to took for you just now."
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      Good demand for bilingual dictionaries
      333 13 Good demand for bilingual dictionaries There Is a need for more Chinese dictionaries with simplified characters as more and more people, especially the young, are learning Chinese as a second language. There are very few such dictionaries around and simplified characters are hardly found in existing English-Chinese and Chinese-English dictionaries.
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      Chinese folk-tales To get some fresh air
      125 13 Chinese folk-tales To get some fresh air One night, Avanti was passing by a graveyard. Some horsemen galloping In the same direction made him suspicious that they might not be up to anything good. So he lowered himself into a freshly dug grave and hid there. But the horsemen had
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      Chinese sayings
      32 13 wtl guSn qf ren. 9cM&k xlSn guSn q( ySu. We judge people by their friendi. Mfrig yu ze ren. mil yu tf \t I The pot calli the kettle black.
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      Lingua accident
      129 13  -  L. K. Chua Lingua Fun By There Is no equivalent single Chinese word for "accident". If there is a car accident, the Chinese term for it is "car disaster." \.m Usually, the Chinese use two characters (meanIng unexpected for the word "accident". Of course. &*r can also mean
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      10 13 TXXX Gives You Two Surprises 1 J ifr T# *r-J
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      Bilingual street names
      207 13 JlnChekor M±A% JlnChelagl Jin Chempah M G Jin Chempaka Kunlng <J(. Ri Jin Chempaka Puteh < S Jin Chempedak s ,)i fc .''n Chendana jt jj ifc Jin Chendawan X fc If Jin Chenderal <X ft Jin Cheng Hwa i j£ fy Jin Chengam j^ j# Jin
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      Compass
      156 13 The Chinese were the first to learn about the earth's gravity and the magnet and invented the compass. Accord ing to a legend, a compassdirected vehicle made its debut during the battle of Zhuo Lv between Huang Di and Chi You. Zhani Ht-ng of Han Dynasty and Mv Jun
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      The Ideographic Encoder
      123 13 Mr. Dennis Brett (left) and Mr. Ted Jenkins (right), two Cable A Wireless engineers, explain the intricacies of the Ideographic Encoder, to Mr. John P. Wilson, a technical journalist. The machine was developed by a group of researchers at Cambridge University's Faculty of Oriental Languages and the
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      80 13 AUCKLAND. NQWNON*IOPDCIOFLjGHm 1H Mggx .3HB ?^H HkP^ XT JM Uy W From 1 April, SIA offers non-stop DCIO flights A to Auckland twice each week, departing Singapore fiSk 7.45pm on Mon and 10.45pm on Thu. No other airline flies non-stop more often to New Zealand. ltifT En route you'll experience
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  • The Straits Times TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 1978 RIGHT VICTORY
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      ECONOMIC AWARENESS
      354 14 "TIDUCATION in Singapore has taken J2j several beatings over the years, not least because of the many changes it has suffered due to capricious policy-makers. Our young are over-loaded and crammed with useless information as parents push them earlier into the rat race; educators are confused and often
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    Lock icon Why they don't toast Desai at The Club
    711 14  -  BARRY SHLACHTER: By NEW DELHI NO ONE at New Delhi's exclusive Gymkhana Club these days is toasting the health of Morarji Desai. India's prime minister whose campaign against alcohol will turn the club dry on April I. The club goes dry in
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    We aren't pulling out of Asia and the Pacific, declares Glenn
    1106 14  -  MILTON CHASE By in WASHINGTON overstating the situation. While he conceded there were a series of official US statements that caused apprehension In Asia, he emphasised that It has become clear that "we are not pulling out of Asia
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    Carter's policies face major test as election season opens
    288 14  -  WILLIAM SCALLY, THE 1978 election season opens this week and will reach a climax in November when President Carter's policies get their first major test at the hands of American voters. The long election process begins with the first primary tomorrow
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      23 14 THE LADY SEIKO QUARTZ. A STARTLING NEW STANDARD OF ACCURACY FOR WOMEN. a 4302-0029 SEIKO Someday all watches will be made this way.
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      371 14 What businessmen all over the world have in common The Economist is one of the most influential weekly newsmagazines in the world and circulates in over 160 different countries. The Economist has world coverage of all important news and carries pages crucial to South East Asia every week. The Economist
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      Sanctuary is the wrong name for this pool
      330 15 Sanctuary is the wrong name for this pool LET us hope that the Joint donors cf the sanctuary for tortoises on Kusu Island <ST, March 9)--Sentosa Development Corp. and Swee Construction—lid not the get the idea for this project after seeing the temple tortoise pool In Ipoh, where the pool
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      Arrogant expats and the problems of local executives
      188 15 Arrogant expats and the problems of local executives A PAGE OF YOUR LETTERS porated company will have such exoatrlates and our government does not encourage Jobhopping. So what can victimised local executives do without resortIng to changing jobs? HARASSED Singapore 16. TT is heartening to know 1 that the Education
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      Ship's officer jobs are not easy to come by
      566 15 I REFER to the statement made by Mr. Ong Teng Cheong in Parliament recently that jobs for seafarers are easy to come by. I have been unemployed since December 1977. and am registered in the Marine Office for employment availability. I
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      Disturbing statement
      239 15 rE Ministry of Education's statement that nur young choose the teaching profession as the last resort is disturbing. The salaries of teachers are comparable to those of persons holding corresponding Jobs and with corresponding qualifications in the public or private sectors, it Is wrong to attribute the rejection
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      506 15 We'd like to save you $114* onyourCTV How? Simple. Take advantajii- oi RentKOrOf's special rental rate and make a substantial sawnj: of S6O ayear Plus y. Rentacolor throws in a Iree >v ctv licence (worth SS4) hLp** 5-t^^^^^""'^'w. w lcn v° u ront y° ur jf y. Sl 'l lOdt)
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    Sinsehs approve use of scientific equipment for treatment
    317 16 Sinsehs approve use of scientific equipment for treatment A RECENT suggestion that Chinese physicians Incorporate electronic and scientific equipment In their treatment has found favour among the "sinsehs." The general secretary of the Singapore Cninese Physician Association, Mr. Ngoh Eng Kok, said the 500-odd members of the association agreed with
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    S 1.5 m JAPAN TECHNICAL AID FOR ASEAN CABLE i- NETWORK J
    144 16 S 1.5 m JAPAN TECHNICAL AID FOR ASEAN CABLE i- NETWORK J JAPAN has agreed to provide Asean with tecnnlcal aid worth $1.5 million to help chart the route of the third segment of the Asean submarine cable network. The aid will go towards the cost of a monthlong ocean
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    Painter jailed
    47 16 MISNATI bin Mydln, 23. a painter, was yesterday Jailed lor live years with live strokes ol the rotan alter he j was tound guilty by a district court ot trafficking In 2 85 grains ol heroin at the Woodlands checkpoint on Sept 13 last year.
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    'Bonn navy out to promote goodwill with other nations'
    265 16 npHE West German navy is not a medal-seeking and aggressive one but it is interested in promoting goodwill with countries visited by its ships, Captain Gerh a rd Krancke. commanding officer of the German cruiser, Deutschland said. The Deutschland the first
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    PSA to build new lighthouse
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    PLAN TO IMPORT MORE AUSSIE FRUITS
    228 16 PLAN TO IMPORT MORE AUSSIE FRUITS CiINOAPOREANS may O soon eat more of Australian fruits and vegetables this time, from north Australia, if the direct shipping service between Singapore and Darwin continues to ply regularly. The leader of a visiting trade team from the Northern Territory, Mr. J.L.S. MacFarlane, said
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    Man cleared of being unlicensed travel agent
    188 16 Man cleared of being unlicensed travel agent A FORMER manager of a travel agency was yesterday acquitted of two charges of being an unlicensed travel agent, after only three out of 13 prosecution witnesses had testified in a trial lasting four days. The prosecution's case against P. Balachandran collapsed while
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    On diseases
    44 16 A PROFESSOR emeritus of occupational health and former director of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Dr. RB. P. Schilling, will speak on "Problems In the Identification of Occupational Diseases" at the Academy Lecture Theatrette In Collage Road at tonight.
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    Drug seminar
    31 16 THX Blntmpore Trained Nurses Association will hold a symposium on "Drug Addiction »nd Rehabilitation" at the School of Nurstnc. Singapore General Hospital on March 31 at 7 JO vm.
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    Ship model gift
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    Misuse causes lift breakdowns
    25 16 Misuse causes lift breakdowns J^IFT misuse rather than mechanical faults appears to be the major cause of lift breakdowns at Block 49 of Whampoa South.
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    Bahrain minister's port tour
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      'BUMIPUTRA VENTURES NEED MORE GOVT SUPPORT'
      188 17 'BUMIPUTRA VENTURES NEED MORE GOVT SUPPORT' B\NOI Mon. Bumlputra enterprises need more support and patronage from the government. Sarawak Chief Minister Datuk Patlnggl Hall Abdul Rahman Yaakub said today. He said licensing authorities should discriminate in favour of only a small number of selected bumlputra concerns to enable them to
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      16 detained
      37 17 IPOH. Mon. Perak police have crippled one of the biggest Illegal character lottery syndicates In the state with the arrest of 16 people and the recovery of $48,300 worth of betting slips in Kampar yesterday.
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      Be eternally vigilant against Reds: Deputy King
      194 17 KUALA LUMPUR. Won. TIIK Timbalan Yang Dipertuan Agung today called on Malaysians to be "eternally vigilant" against communists and subversive elements. He said these elements still posed a challenge to the security of the nation, although the situation had improved and was always
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      Why Malaysian goods lose out in Japan
      292 17 KUALA LUMPUR, Mon. MALAYSIAN pro- ducts lack competltiveness in quality, price and preference in the Japanese market, according to the Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro). Jetro, In a recent re view on Japan-Asean relations, also said Malaysia (ailed to comply with the demand
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      Six PAS leaders in Kelantan quit posts
      212 17 Six PAS leaders in Kelantan quit posts KUALA LUMPI'R, Mon. Kelantan PAS commissioner, Datuk Haji Ishak l.ofti, and five other leaders resigned from their party posts last night to enable PAS to reorganise and strengthen its machinery for the coming Parliamentary election in the state. PAS president, Datuk Haji Mohamed
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      Lock icon Call to curb Indian Ocean rivalries
      203 17 Call to curb Indian Ocean rivalries KUALA LUMPUR, Mon Sri Lai.ka and Malaysia today called for support of measures to reduce rivalries In the Indian Ocean and to turn the area Into a zone of peace, according to a Malaysian official. Malaysian Foreign Minister Tengku Ahmad Rithauddeen and Sri Lanka's
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      Duty-free shops
      53 17 PENANO, Mon. Dutyfree shops, which comply with the conditions laid by the Customs Department, are expecfd to operate In the city area next month. Senior Assistant Director of Customs. Penang and Province Wellesley. Enclk Zakarla bin Omar, said today that 30 applications have been approved and 14 others
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      Changing role of Girl Friday
      1016 18  -  Mei-Lin Chew Forget the 'dolly bird' image... By gATIRK in cartoons often depict the secretary as voluplaous, with a low neckline and a high hemline, and eyelid muscles that defy the law of gravity to prop up false lashes and the ultimate projection sitting on
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      Lock icon The new style pantsuit
      68 18 THE pant-suit makes a comeback in new style. Gone are the harsh tailored lines. Instead the accent is on fullness and fluid feminity. Patricia models this suit comprising a short full blouse with interesting sleeves, ruffles at the neck and loose drawstring straight pants. The silk
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      179 18 CAN SCRATCH I MODERN SURFACES/ WrT^CREAM f NewJif is different. When scouring f yf powders remove dirt, they can leave hundreds -«»»M»aj^ia^^. of tiny scratches that dull the natural shine of V H^^^^* the surface being cleaned. But new Jif is a creamy liquid, with ammonia. It smoothly S *"^v^^r^^
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      231 18 afc^^"* afl r "OAfIKSW C ■BWr k *&B^B^ W %a»'' WJ ExtwcomfanfarfcoM'«^ jj 4 L y i >^ >^ Now you don*t have to wear more than you need to! New Kotex Mini Piads. All you'll feel is nice. Th* shoriMt. rwatMt, adhMiv* iMauajMH|M^ I^HHI LIMaV nspkln iw invented! Shortest
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    Lighterage firm in $46,900 suit denies liability
    299 19 Lighterage firm in $46,900 suit denies liability ALIOHTERAOE firm, being sued in High Court by Gold Coin Ltd for $40,946 for loss of goods by fire, claimed yesterday that It was not liable as It had taken all reasonable steps possible to try and prevent the damage \o the goods.
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    The Fifth Dimension due an April 5
    90 19 The Fifth Dimension due an April 5 rE Fifth Dimension of 'Aquarius', "Let the Sunshine In fame will make their Singapore debut at ShangriLa Hotel on April 5. They will give two performances a cocktall show at $35 a person and a dinner show at $85 a person. The Fifth
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    DRUGS MAN, 65, FINED $2,700
    5 19 DRUGS MAN, 65, FINED $2,700
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    Reservations by computer
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    Youth picnic
    29 19 HENDERSON community centre youth group will hold a picnic at Kampong Tengah holiday camp on April 16 from 8 a.m. to 530 p m. for Its members.
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    Students use ramps as skateboard rink
    202 19 ALONG with all the recreational facilities provided at the East Coast Park, tbe government has unwittingly built a "skateboard circuit" for these boys. The "circuit" comprises ramps which are actually entrances to an underground pedestrian walk across the expressway to the front of the
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    'Don't delay medical help for mentally ill relatives'
    30 19 'Don't delay medical help for mentally ill relatives' THE president of the Singapore Association for Mental Health yesterday urged families to seek immediate help for membeis displaying suspicious mental behaviour.
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    TALKS TO GET $5m ORDERS FROM NEW GUINEA
    8 19 TALKS TO GET $5m ORDERS FROM NEW GUINEA
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      760 20 f¥*HE last transacted ready sale at the 1 rloae or business on the Stock Exchange of Singapore yesterday compared with the previous dsv's prices together with 1971/78 high and low. ('Adjusted (or script/ rights Issue). SECTION ONE INDUSTRIALS 105 72 Taiplng Textile 85 285 150 TanChong 283 +7
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      1525 20 IJID and offer prices officially JJ listed and business in and reported to the Stock Exchange of Singapore yesterday with the number of shares traded shown In brackets in lots of 1.000 units unless otherwise specified. All Time Settlement Contracts are quoted after the word "set Big
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      1634 20 BID and offer prices officially listed and Business In and reported to the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange yesterday with the number of shares traded shown In brackets In lots of 1.000 units unless otherwise specified IHDUSTRIALS Aama d 808 1778). Ajinamete (2.4981 (2) 2.50. Alaam (2MB 2 878)
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        50 20 HONOKONO: The market firmed in fairly active trading with the bullish sentlme.it generated by Hongkong Electric 9 results last week continuing with renewed local Interest In the market, dealers said. The Hang Seng Index was 4.93 points higher at 428.38. on a combined total turnover volume valued at $57.78.
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        35 20 SYDNEY: The market closed mixed In quiet trading, dealers said. The Sydney All-Ordlnarles slipped 0 81 10 447 77 points, on a combined total turnover volume of 2.34 million shares. MAR M Cents INDI'STRIALS
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        24 20 THE Straits tip price fell $16.37 i per plcul in Penang yesterday on an official offering down two tonnes to 230 tonnes.
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        31 20 Rubber: Mar 20. Singapore: Apr 204.75 cts (up 0.50 < ct). Malaysia: Apr 208.25 cts (up 0.75 ct). Tin: SI .533.62} (down $16.37}>. Official offering: 230 tonnes (down two tonnes).
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        253 20 KUALA LUMPUR: Opening slightly higher. the Malaysian rubber market yesterday ruled quiet to close 0.75 cent up. at ***** cents per kilo for April RSS One. R.A S. prices In cents per kilo yesterday: Noon Clom (per kilo) (per kilo) Bay en 8eller« Bayers Sellers Int. 1 R.S.S. prompt
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        374 20 Hep Spore D Mark 7% I*B2 (100.000) (102%8 103SS) Rep Spore S 1/2% I*B3 (100.000) (102 SB 103HS) Rep Spore 7 3/4% 1(87 100.000) (99V»8 99%5) 4 3/4% 1/5/7* (250.000) (100 758 100 90S) i 1/4% It/ 1 0/7* (2 SO. 000) (101 358 101.40S) 5
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        82 20 GEORGE KENT (Malaysia) Is to pay a first and final dividend of 11 per cent less tax, payable on June 2, to shareholders registered on May 9. and not nine per cent as was erroneously stated in the headline in yesterday's Ctty Page. The company
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        111 20 DAILY SSR and SMR prices at noon yesterday: Apr May R.A.S. (Current Mth) (Forward Mthi Bnyen Scllen Boyen Seller* SSR 20 (1 ton pallet) 194 50 196 SON 195 50 197 SON SSR 50 (1 ton pallet) 192 50 194. 50N 193.50 195 50N M.R.E.L.B. SMR SCV
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      523 20 INDUSTRIAL blue-chips and rubber shares led the Singapore stock market into one of its most buoyant and active sessions yesterday. Trading started off on a very firm note with advances of up to 10 cents recorded in the first deal of selected counters like Consolidated Plantations.
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      384 20 PLANTATION stocks led with generous gains in a very steady market at the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange yesterday. Trading was active right from the opening bell and continued throughout the day with strong bullish attention focused on rubber and ml palm shares Yesterday's strong gains recorded in plantation
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      92 20 THE US dollar opened i higher at $2.3085/ 95 In the Singapore forex market yesterday. Trading was extremely quiet with the US unit trading around the $2.3075/85 level throughout the day. Interbank forward rates at 3.00 p.m. 1-month 2 3031 2 305. 2-months 2 3005 2 3030
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      79 20 THE AVERAGE prim* rate of bank* in Singapore ■land, around 7 per cent, with the range running between 6*. per cent and 71.7 1 per cent. < >ve JJ 1 a n ne Banking Corporation it at the lower end of the range while a number of
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      151 20 Currencies Nominal rates Smithsonian percentage quoted yr«t*rday (rrou) parity change US dollar 2 3070 2.3080 2 8196 —18.18 Sterling pound 4.4075 4.4120 7.3469 —40.01 Hongkong dollar 50 01 50 06 50 51 0.99 M'sian dollar 98 02 98.08 100.00 1.98 Misi schilling 15.6410 15 6945 12.1012 -1-29.25 Bel
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      770 21 Recovery at UE hinges on expanding its overseas markets RECOVERY prospects at United Engineers Ltd (UE) hinge heavily on an upturn In the private sector and on expansion of Its export markets. This is the Indication given by the outgoing managing director, Mr. Eric H. Walker. In an Interview with
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      605 21 Tractors looks forward to a new record in earnings ONE OK THE more pleasant surprises In the half-time rt suits of the Sime Darby group of companies released last Thursday was the unexpected advance In sales and profits reported by Tractors Malaysia. This 75 per cent-owned subsidiary of Slme performed
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      489 21 A leading International Pharmaceutical Company in Singapore invites applications for the post of:MEDICAL SUPERVISOR This is a senior position in a challenging environment and candidates should possess the following qualifications and experience B. Pharm or B.Sc. from any recognised university. Those without tertiary education but with successful relevant experience may
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      831 21 DIRECTOR OF FINANCE (Salary around $4,000 p.m., car and benefits) Our client is well established subsidiary of a large American corporation operating in Malaysia and Singapore, cany ing out trading and manufacturing activities in pharmaceutical and consumer products. The company has an aggressive and performance oriented top management. They now
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      69 21 We're just a coll away C.A.T.S. 235—6677 NOTICE Sing Chow Packaging Pte. Ltd. Take notice that as from 15th March 1978 Mr. Lee Wai Ngoh and Mr. Lvi Sai Kei are the only Directors of the above named Company and only they are authorised to transact business on behalf of
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      506 21 IW3H I THE BANKRUPTCY ACT (CHAPTER 18. 1970 EDITION) IN THE HIGH COURT Off THE REPUBLIC OK SINGAPORE i In Bankruptcy No. 1172 of 1977 Re: JASON LEE SOO KWEE t/a I GOOD EARTH CEMENT PRODUCTS CO. Ex Parte: M B TRADING PTE LTD Creditors NOTICE OF ADVERTISEMENT To: JASON
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      619 21 \4o6XxfioM SvU/S. SINGAPORE HOTEL invites applications lor the position of [Brill assistant engineer The responsibilities To assist the Chief Engineer m day to day operation of the Hotel in the Maintenance Department The requirements Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Irom a recognised institution At least 3 years experience in
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      277 21 i THE BANKRUPTCY ACT (CHAPTER 18 1970) EDITION) j TAKE NOTICE that j (a) Receiving and AdjuI dlcatlon Orders were made against the following debtors on 10th March, 1978. In Bankruptcy Nos. 897/77 Kwok Ngan t/a Kwok Ngan Co of No. 301-H Blk 8 Lorong 7 Toa Payoh Singapore 12
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      660 22 CLASSIFIED ADS AT YOUR SERVICE Telephone Service:Weekdays <£& 3^& 8.30 a.m. 5.00 p.m. W Saturdays /T> 8.30 a.m. 3.00 p.m. v Public Holidays C.A.T.S. 9.00 a.m. 1.00 p.m. 235-6677 Counter Service Regular office hours Ansafone Service After office hours RATES Per word 60 cts (Mln. $9.00) Per column cm $10.75
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      438 22 PAN FURNITURE KITCHEN cabinet: $80/- per ft run; Wardrobe *90/- per ft run; undertake all kinds of carpentry, renovation. Interior decorations, etc 852 People's Park Centre *****/ 91 1296. We are ■■IClaHssi In «H sorts of CUSTOM MADE and Special dsilgn furniture Kitchen Cabinets SO p.l.r. Wardrobe SSO p.l.r. Also
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      605 22 BssTaf^^s^sl BatssV *ks9 e»W •^saaaa^B/ .jar M -4aßr esfl II EMPLOYMENT We are a company engaged In the supply of food and equipment to c untrles In the Asean region and are looking for an ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT OuaUflcattons: 1 Singapore citizen age around 30 years and completed full-time National Service
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      449 22 AMERICAN RtPRESEN- 1 TATIVE OFFICE TELEX OPERATOR I cum CLERK/TYPIST Qualifications 1 Singapore citizen 2 Eduration: O.C.E OB Level B 3 Proficient In operatlngS telex machine 4 Experienced In general I clerical duties 5 Ability to type neatly and M accurately 6 Typing speed: 35 45 S 7 Minimum 2
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      630 22 II EMPLOYMENT AIRLINE TICKETING/ RESERVATION COURSE Hundreds ot our students have secured lobe in Airlines and Travel Agencies ki Singapore. Malaysia and Indonesia after completing our intensive 3-month course. Join our Complete Course Basic/ Advance) Tuesday Thursday 6 00 p m to 7.30p.m or 7.30 p.m. to 9.00pm. commencing 21
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      721 22 ESTABLISHED EUROPEAN BUSINESS Company has vacancy for an experienced Male/ Female Senior Book-keeper with sound knowledge of Shipping documentation procedures to develop a full and cost control AccountIng system Selected randldates should be able to work Independently Promotion employment prosperts above average Interested appllrants write giving ag». experlenre and quallflrallons
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      560 22 II EMPLOYMENT Company In District 12 requires (I) PERSONAL ASSISTANT to Managing Director To astst the managing director In sales, edmlnistrstion and financial control. Preferenre for young female graduates with a flair for sales work disciplined In either arrountanry or business administration but general Degree holders would be considered Essentnl
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      590 22 WORLD RENOWNED ORGANISATION Due to rapid expansion Invites applications to fill the post of COPIER SAUEB REPRESENTATIVES in the Copier Division It Is s challenging poet with good proepect for advancement. Candidates must possess the minimum of OCE O' level or equivalent Own car. blUrsfual and preferably with some knowledge
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      778 22 II EMPLOYMENT EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES BETWEEN 10 a m and spm today I world wide Organisation would like to meet Individuals who are intelligent, ambitious and personable, male' female, age above 18 Outstanding applicants will be selected and trained as Field Officers Personal Interview at Room 8. 16th floor OCBC Centre.
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      623 22 COSMETIC COMPANY REQUIRES ladles with keen Interest in Beauty Culture to Join them as visiting Beauty Advisors Those Interested may contact Alice between 12 noon to 8 30 pm or call personally at 437. 3rd Floor. People's Park Complex. Singapore 1. Tel: *****4 $300 MONTHLY SALARY plus commissions Outdoor Salesgirls
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      1166 23 II EMPLOYMENT I ■■»»^»»»"»»"M»»»^sismsmsi»»««»»»I REQUIRE 'IST CLASS' cookboy VPHItItWOTW^LI an<l ar in ror chairman of major aa^ H g^_ H s^ aHH nsh company Must be ex- l perlenced In similar position Should ha\e wide experience of European cooking Top salary dl Te>chnlO9tl paid Apply In the first place by
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      933 23 II EMPLOYMENT I AIRCO Aiwa/Atlas f" wv Electronics ■1-1 mini 11 1 11 bi (Singapore) Pte. positions o« Ltd. Female PRODUCTION requires OPERATIVES 1 female Production Operators 7 .00 am -2so pm 2) Female Moulding (1 shift only) OK OpwfatOrs 7.00 am 2.50pm 3 00pm 10 50pm (midnight shift) (2
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      1389 23 II EMPLOYMENT J GUARDS REQUIRED (or 8-houi JLYJeW^EpI I Cathay Building Apply persoplfH/. T I I n:lll > Photoicraphs at 248 C WiWaiw Or.Mard Road lopposite Manda- nn Hdteli CORONA MANUFACTURERS PTE ZZ LTD ;§■;■> An Affiliate of SCM Corporation _?Y U S.A.. X%J manufacturing electric !■> typewriter* fl Kmtudcv
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      1389 23 II EMPLOYMENT I URGENTLY REQUIRED ON N ESTABLISHED TRANSPORT CONTRACT BAS.S, c^r?" "w Lh "mo" r^SW*perlence In Import export and COOK other shippingprocedures Please apply personally at 43 45. Lorong Able 10 prepare Asian and M*. off Sims Avenue. Spore 14 Chinese foods. I Due to our expansion, we invite
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      1291 23 II EMPLOYMENT Learn New Skill. nZ^*n*n\ "PER.ECNED TICKETING ASBISmi! i' -ing required Immediately Prevwu. eiperwnce. although an by KMH(I Tr Agency at 411. advantage. nol nnnlul F tnt Shopping Centre, ba.ic training programme will be given Transport will be provided *l i > Personally with complete No .hifl dutiei Applicant,
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      1890 24 111 VEHICLES A BOATS SSsaaBssaBBBBBBBBaa T2 MERCEDES 230 Showroom nßvTTrar^WSWcfTr^ rondltlon selling $16,800 View gafigaßgygalgalgaßgaagSgaiigW 2!0-D Balestler Road. Spore 12 Tel *****/ *****1 1077 TOYOTA COROLLA 1200. one PACIFIC MOTOR CREDIT PTE LTD known*»r lop Quality Uaad Can on 0 interested call 294-0971 Showroom a* IMJ) IH§ OATiON pi^-up 2nd
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      1254 24 111 VEHICLES A BOATS 1170 FORD ESCORT 1100 4-door Tax insurance new. good condition. $4,750 on o Blk 43. 73-A. Holland Drive. Spore 10. Tel. *****1 7 am 3 p.m. 1172 FORD CORTINA L. beautiful condlllon road tax Insurance tyres new. price $5,450 negotiable View Farrer Road Blk. 3. 163-C.
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      417 24 1172 OCTOBER. TOYOTA Corolla 1200 Sports rlms steering, aircooler, radio/ cassette, console box Excellent condition $8,900 View 38 Thomson Road 2 1/2 miles (Florist) 1973 FIAT 124 Sports Alrcond. sports rlms. beautiful 2 digit registration number. Tip-lop rondltlon 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 Coupe, alrcond. sports rlms. radio/ cassette View: 52
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      683 24 IV ACCOMMODATION A PROPERTIES OUIET DETACHED BUNGALOW In dist 1" available for rental at $500 7.000 sq ft. with large garden Also for sale Contact *****59/ *****40 BRADOELL HEIGHTS ESTATE Colswold Close 3-bedroom independent bungalow. 2 bathrooms. 3 alrcondltloners. carpeted, large garden Furnished $1,600 *****0. DIST 11 HILLCREST 2-STOREY detached.
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      801 24 DISTRICTS 10 A 11: Luxurious Executlve apartments Large private compound with/ without swimming pool 3-Bedrooms. 3bathrooms. spacious living dining room, servant's room Fully furnished, bar counter. 3-alrcon-dltloners Rent $1,200/- to $1,400- Tel: Oreenacres *****8 OOLDHILL PLAZA VICINITY, luxurious high floor apartment with swimming pool in high class locality 3 large
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      727 24 IV ACCOMMODATION PROPERTIES DIST. 18 FULLY FURNISHED bedroom with alrcond Rental $280 negotiable Contact Connie *****79 from 10 a m 2 p.m. After 2 p m *****8 FURNISHED/ UNFURNISHED ROOMS Tlong Bahru: River Valley Katong Thomson Road Macpherson Enquiries Oxley Enterprise *****0 *****1. SHARING APARTMENT AT Pacific Mansion with all
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      603 24 3*oo SO FT WAREHOUSE With 2 offices attached at Kallang Pudding Road. Singapore 13 Vacant Immediately Price $3000 pm Contact Mrs Mok. *****44 WAREHOUSE/ OFFICE/ FACTORY space Approximately 4.145 sq ft available for rent Situated beyond the restricted lone. Please call *****56 WAREHOUSE SPACEAVAILABLE In Jurong Area 5.000 30.000. Ready
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      765 24 IV ACCOMMODATION A PROPERTIES JsMt-BsTsTssgaVA tUTI YDOII OWN HOME You can obtain housing loans on easy repayment terms spread over 25 years. Interest at a competitive rate Irrespective ol the repayment period and the size ol the loan. Maximum loans of up to $250,000. or 80% ot the Society's valuation,
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      664 24 DIST. 10 MARIA AVENUE Freehold corner 2-storey terrace house 3 bedrooms. 2 bathrooms. Land area 3329 sq ft Facing east. rr.vn'ng sun Oenulne buyers contact M *****3 for appointment DIST 20 SEMBAWANO) HILL* Drive single-storey corner terrace. 3.400 sq.ft. Terraiio mosaic, very spacious, $72,000. EBC *****40/ *****41 DIST. 23 CHULIN
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      2806 25 lIVI IV ACCOMMODATION I PROPERTIES V SERVICES 1 BUSINESS J DIST. 10 OH TIONO Ham Park TEL: t1 73 15, HOB Licence C ***** LIBERTY TRANSPORTATION ■■^■■^■aMBJBJ 14.000 v] ft vacant land free- Specialises In Renovation. Mar- OFFERS prompt services for hold 118 p s.f negotiable Con- ble Terrazzo/ Ceramic
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      982 25 VI EDUCATION I TRAINING STAMFORD COLLEGE GROUP (The largest ndependent resource Centre m Business Education n Asia) ACCOUNTANCY COURSES Incorporating features comparable to the best available internationally I* Courses linked to Study Packs developed by Redditch College. (U X and Financial Tramng (London) o Team of dedicated and experienced full-time
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      758 25 VI EDUCATION TRAINING GIRLS! Jobs are becoming harder to gel you need better qualifications Enrol now at trie ITC and qualify lor the London Chamber of Commerce Private Secretary s Certificate and trie ITC s Private Secretary s Diploma the region s leading qualification tor a Private Secretary Our next
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      608 25 GROUP TUITION Individual coaching by experienced und qualified retired srhool ifLirhers In all subjects •null II (in 00 par mth.) Sm 111 IV ($lO.OO par mth.) S«c I II (S7.M per mth.) PRIMARY LEVEL (SS.OO par mth.) HOME TUITION IS ARRANGE ABLE 821 Bth FLR PEOPLE'S PARK CENTRE Sl3 STH
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      431 25 VI EDUCATIONS TRAINING EFFECTIVE HOME TUITION for ..II EFFECTIVE TUITION FOR All subjects levels Reasi nable Levels and Subjects at your chanei Success guaranteed home Success guaranteed. Tel: Call MTC 181 --biht *****4 *****6 *****0 OCE MATHEMATICS. Physical QUALIFIED TUTORS PROVIDE Science Oroup Tuition Retired, systematic effective Tuition of trained
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      804 26 VII TRAVEL RESTAURANTS j ■BHBJBH|BJRB| ■^T^l^^^^ GOING ABROAD FOR STUDY. B^^^BMBMBtBUaBBBBH BUSINESS OR HOLIDAY g f^ s{a ■.sra&^t,: Fihpina s$ 89 LON/ EUROPE/ uS A 5 Days Bali Holiday S$ 679 AUSTRALIA/ ne'wzkaland/ 6 Days Bangkok S INDIA/ INDONESIA/ FAR Hattaya b$ bSb EAST i 6 Days Ski in PEHS
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      1034 26 I VII TRAVEL RESTAURANTS ting Cameron Highlands) by de- lux* alrrondltloned coach seven EUROPEAN ROUND-UP 21 days days SSI92/- six days Ssl72/-. ss3 1 M 00 Depts 26. 27 29 May 2ay* r Tu r ;sdV; ry Oe SS n U t^ H.STOR.CAL EUROPE 23 day, ron Highlands four days
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      843 26 REPUTABLE INTERNATIONAL COMPANY TRADING IN A WIDE VARIETY OF TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS AND PRODUCTS REQUIRIES 1) SALES ENGINEER 2) SALES REPRESENTATIVES IN ITS EXPANSION PROGRAMME Qualifications Experience: Degree or Diploma for position (1) Minimum 2 years working experience in technical products Malaysian citizen, age 25—35 years Possess own transport Ability to
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      330 26 BIASISWA/DERMASISWA KERAJAAN NEGERI SELANGOR TAHUN PENGAJIAN 1978/1979 Permohonan-permohonan adalah dipelawa daripada Rakyat Dull Yang Maha Mulia Sultan Selangor untuk tawaran Biasiswa Dermasiswa bagi mengikuti kursus-kursus dalam tahun permulaan di Universiti-universiti Tempatan bagi tahun pengajian 1978/1979. Kursus tersebut mengikut keutamaan ialah seperti berikut: (1) PERUBATAN (2) KEJURUTERAAN (3) PERGIGIAN (4) SAINS
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      689 26 Biasiswa/Pinjaman Kerajaan Negeri Perak untuk Kursuskursus Ijazah di Universitiuniversiti Tempatan Pengajian 1978/79 Permohonan-permohonan adalah dlpelawa darl rakyat ne»;erl Perak (Melayu dan Bukan Melayu) yang dilahlrkan dalam Negeri Perak untuk memohon Biaaiswa Pinjaman bagi mengtkuti kursu»-kur*u* IJav zah dl Unlversltl-unlversltl Tempatan dalam tahun' pengajian 1978/79. Pemohon-pemohon mestllah mempunyai kelayakankelayakan dan memenuhi
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      594 27  -  BLUE PETER By IT is not surpris- ing that an owner i, often prepared to pay $250 to his horse renamed. For, on many an occasion, a horse who has taken on a new name has had a welcome change of luck. On Sunday, horses who
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      456 27 STIPES REPORT JOCKEY Vis v aJ nathan (Swift Valour) was fined $100 for disobeying, the starter Capt. Tibbatts. The Sti p c n diary Steward's report on last Sundays races at Bukit Timah: Race 1: French Quarter (app. W.Y. Chee) broke through the barrier delaying the start
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      5 27 BRIEFS Allison returns to Plymouth
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      627 27 X V I ASSISTANT TO THE COMMERCIAL MANAGER Our Client, one of the major electronics Companies, requires the above position for Its Malacca factory. This Is a senior appointment and the successful candidate will be assisting the Commercial Manager in the functions of capital budgeting, cost computation and control, financial
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      124 28 Goolagong overcomes pain and Evert DOSTON, Mon. Evonne Goolagong, who was nearly forced to retire because of a sore left ankle, overcame the pain and beat Chris Evert 4-6, 6-1, 6-4 to win the US$lOO,OOO ($230,000) women's professional tennis tournament here yesterday. In Nashville, (Tennessee) The Unitod States tennis won
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      280 28 DUENOS 4IRES, Mon. India, West Germany, Spain and Argentina won their opening round matches on the first day of the fourth World Cup hockey championships here yesterday. Defending champions India had to struggle to beat Belgium 1-0, while West Germany, 1972 Olympic champions and
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      21 28 India 1 Belgium O; West Germany 4 Canada 3; Spain 1 Malaysia O; Argentina 2 Ireland 1
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      213 28 BUENOS AIRES, Mon. Argentina beat Peru 2-1 In the first leg of the Ramon Castllla Cup soccer competition yesterday. At Goln:a Brazil, with goals fr^rn r.einaldo. Zico and Tarclsco, beat Golas State 3-1. In Accra, a goal in each half by striker Opoku Afriyie gave Ohana a
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      86 28 NZ select newcomer riHFISTCrrURCH, Mon. vy —The New Zealand cricket team to tour England In June Includes an 18-year-old fast bowler, Brendan Bracewell. But Richard, Collinge, whose i-ace helped New Zealand to win the first Test here of the recent. Eng'and tour, has opted out for personal reasons. The players
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      52 28 SENTOSA UNITED beat P. R. Youngsters 3-1 «t Bukit Chermin to qualify for the final of the Radin Mas lntra-constltuency soccer tournament. In the other seml-nnal. at the same venue. 18. descent beet Salastin 2-0. Sentosa will play TB In the final this Saturday at Bukit Chermin
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      396 28  -  ERNEST FRIDA By TOTAL of 116 golfers will tee off at the Bukit Course today to compete for the 68 vacant places in the $106,000 Singapore Open eh a m pionship, beginning on Thursday. Of the 116, 102 are professionals vying for
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      454 28 DRI DGETOWN, (Barbados), Mon. Australia sank to their second threeday Test defeat against the West Indies here yesterday. It was a match they might have won, one which they should certainly have taken into the fourth or fifth day, but one in which their
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      129 28 •JACKSONVILLE, (FloJ rlda), Mon. Jack Nlcklaus won his third tournament players' championship yesterday with a one-over par score ol 289. despite slipping 10 a final round ot 75 over a diflicult sawgrass course. Nlcklaos carded three bogeys and no birdies as he edged out Lou
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      78 28 NEW YORK, Mon.— While Ken Norton has promised to be a busy defender of the heavyweight title he won outside the ring. Leon Spinks Is not talking. Spinks has not been available for comment. and Top Rank promoter Bob Arum says he and Spinks Intend to sue
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      Wong takes over
      91 28 WONG HUNG KHIM, general manager of Singapore Bus Services, has been appointed chairman of the Sele.ar Golf Club by Singapore Sports Council, reports ERNEST FRIDA. Wong replaces K.R. Chandra, Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Law, who has stepped down. Chandra .'eels that it Is timt» for
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      JUNIE IN GREAT SHAPE FOR TRIP
      331 29  -  ALBERT JOHNSON by I She aims to better times for the 400, 800 m events Y\ESPITE Japanese plasters on her arms, Sporlswoman Junie Sng was all smiles and in great shape on the eve of iier departure for the 20nation Coca-Cola international swimming championships
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      FAS decide to get Hartley to help prepare Cup team
      573 29  -  JOE DORAI By TREVOR HARTLEY is to help prepare Singapore's soccer squad for their remaining Mi lay s i a Cup matches. The Football Association or Singapore have asked Hartley, their Director of coaching, to advise them following Sunday's bclow-par
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      Thai FA in the black thanks to Singapore
      221 29  - Thai FA in the black thanks to Singapore WILFRED YEO By LAST years Singapore- I hosted Pre World Cup tournament helped the hitherto Insolvent Football Association of Thailand break their run of financial losses. The FAT's net profit for the fli anclal year 1977-78 was $17,995 a profit described as
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      Only three are likely to qualify for Games
      402 29  - Only three are likely to qualify for Games ERNEST FRIDA By rpHE Singapore Amateur Athletics Association have set the third-place performances of the 1974 Asian Games as the qualifying marks for this year's Games in Bangkok this December. The Singapore Open championships at the National Stadium from Sept. 1 3
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      DIARY
      92 29 BADMINTON Business Houses league: Hongkong Bank v Inchcape. Rothmans v Straits Tunes, Shell v Plesse; (Singapore Badmlnun Hall 7.15 pm). GOLF Singapore Open qualifying rounds (Buklt Course *7 am). ICE-SKATING— TK Chin trophy tournament: Eka Usafca v Ice Palace (Kallang Ice frvlftce 9.30 pm). SOCCEB SBHFL senior knock-out: Quarter-finals:
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      UWC's title
      25 29 UNITED WORLD COLLEGE beat Singapore Stock Exchange 2-1 In the final of the BCC-OWC sU-a-slde soccer tournament at Dover Road over the weekend.
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      Annual games
      46 29 Rafllss Institution Old Boys won three out of the fly* games In the Past versus Present annual matches at Orange Road. The Old Boys achieved victories in squash 9-2, rugby 20-4 and table-tennis 4-1. The Present won 9-8 at water-polo and 4-2 at badminton.
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      Trumpet blows out Exchange
      157 29 MITSUBISHI, newcomerc to the Singapore Business Houses Football League, edged Stock Exchange 2-1 in a thrilling Division Three semi-final at Farrer Park Athletic Centre yesterday thanks Indirectly to a trumpet, reports WILFRED YEO. The trumpet, blown by a Mitsubishi supporter, seemed to have the same effect
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      Castrol title to Nugteren
      199 29  -  DHARSAN SINGH NICK VAN NUOTEREN steered his DaUun 240Z to the rastest time of the day. 2hr. 6mln 57sec.. to become overall winner of the second Castrol autocross rally at Senoku Driving skilfully around the sharp corner*, where he held the advantage, and accelerating to blinding
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      WHERE DID THE TRAINING SCHEMES ERR?
      493 29  -  Bernard Pereira THE results of the just- cone luded Junior individual badminton championships were terribly disheartening. They bore testimony to Singapore's everaecltning standard in the sport. Only, BU time, the target of the fans' criticism was not Uie national squad or the Singapore Badminton
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      Hockey star Hira gets his papers
      239 29  -  GODFREY ROBERT By HIRA SINGH, 26, has represented Singapore at hockey on several occasions. But the next time he dons the Singapore colours it will be for 'real.' For the hard-tackling attacking half has finally obtained Singapore citizenship. He will collect his papers on
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    Lock icon China rejects Soviet offer of friendship
    210 30 MOSCOW, Monday THE Soviet Union said today China had effectively rejected a new Kremlin proposal aimed at improving relations between the two squabbling communist giants. The Tass news agency said the proposal for a joint statement on the principles of relations between them was
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    LONDON STOCKS
    166 30 LONDON. Mon. Stock prices closed steady In thin trading, but government bonds declined French stocks advanced up to 8 per cent after election results, dealers said At 3 p m the Financial Times Index was down 0 4 at 4M 8 Oovernment bonds doted 5/8 point lower after
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    Lock icon Curfew again in 3 areas
    125 30 Curfew again in 3 areas MANILA. Monday MILITARY authorities today reimposed a curfew in three southern Philippines provinces in the wake of the grenadebombiriK of two political rallies last week. Two people were killed and 50 others wounded in the incidents in the towns of Davao and Tagum 800 km
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