The Straits Times, 4 August 1978

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    15 1 The Straits Times I Kstd 1845 FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 1978 25 CENTS M.C.(P) No. 214/1/78
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    SECOND CHANCE FOR U.S.
    770 1  - SECOND CHANCE FOR U.S. MILTON CHASE, By Our Correspondent in Washington Raja calls on Americans to help Asean to help itself FOREIGN Minister Rajaratnam yesterday told Americans they now had a second chance to prove what they failed to do in Vietnam "that the non communist way can provide effective
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    Practise what you preach, please
    826 1 Practise what you preach, please WASHINGTON. Thurs rpHE United States, which for 30 years has advocated trade, not aid, as the true path for development in South-east Asia, should practise what it has so earnestly preached. That will be the thrust of the Asean presentation when the second AseanU.S. dialogue
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    Lock icon Crossing accord
    61 1 BEIRUT, Thurs. An agreement has been reached to allow Lebanese government troops to cross through the Christian encl a ye of Marjayoun tomorrow en route to Tibnln, near the Israeli border, wellinformed sources said here to-day. The 650-strong government contingent has been held up by the Christian militia
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    Lock icon Chinese offer?
    46 1 NEW DELHI, Tr-UTS. The Minister of Bute lor External Affairs. Mr. Samarendra Kundu, told Parliament In a written reply today that the government had not received any authentic Information on a reported Chinese offer to help build a nuclear reprocessing plant In Pakistan Reuter.
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    Dow Jones
    36 1 NEW YORK. Thurs. The Dow Jones Industrial average, which soared 33.78 points to s 13-month high yesterday for Its best gain In three-and-a-half years, was ahead 12.47 to WS.M at 11 a.m. today.— OPl.
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    Lock icon Israeli planes hit back after blast
    118 1 TEL AVIV. Thurs. Israeli warplanes today attacked Palestinian guerilla Wwi in south Lebanon following a bomb blaat in a Tel AvW market place which wounded 46 people. The s»«lr>swi»n said the Urret of the attack, tome 15 kilometers Math of Hdon. was a f
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    PLO man in Paris slain by gunmen
    311 1 PLO man in Paris slain by gunmen PARIS. Thursday Arab gunmen assassinated the Paris representative of the Palestine Liberation Organisation today, riddling him with bullets in his downtown offices. A second PLO employee, whose leg was blown off by a grenade, died soon after the attack on Izziddin Qalaq, the
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    Lock icon Rally, then it falls
    86 1 LONDON, Thurs. Trading was hectic on the world's foreign exchange markets today with the dollar at first staging a dramatic Improvement against major currencies, only to be routed a few hours later. The see-saw movement highlighted the dollar's vulnerability to sudden shifts in confidence and the
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    Lock icon Fine for US newsmen
    162 1 Fine for US newsmen MOSCOW, Thurs. A Moscow court to day fined two American Journalists. Craig Whitney of the New York Times and Harold Piper of the Baltimore Sun, 50 roubles <SsB6> each and ordered them to publish within five days, a retraction of an article Judged libellous by a
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    Lock icon Bid to kill Iraqi envoy fails
    419 1 Bid to kill Iraqi envoy fails BEIRUT, Thurs IRAQ today accus- ed Palestinian "rightists" of trying to assassinate its ambassador in the Lebanon by firing on his car last night but the envoy was not in the- vehicle at the time. The accusation against the "rightists" by the Iraq news
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    Lock icon Christians dig in
    79 1 TEL AVIV, Thurs. Lebanese Christians at Marjayoun were today reportedly digging In (or a determined stand against Lebanese regular army troops despite reports from both Beirut and Israel that a compromise was close. The Israeli Radio military correspondent In a dispatch from the border at Metnlla said
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      93 1 MERGER: $22 m INVESTMENT PLANNED —Page 7 30 die in refugee camps battles 2 SAUDIS may be behind Sadat's •no- to talks 4 WITNESS: Sl2m fixed deposit a fictitious sum 6 Singapore Sweep —Page 7 PRK-PRIMARY places in phase two snapped np IDEAL way' to cure drug addicts 10 MISADVENTURE
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      Lock icon Civilian staff at military bases stage walkout
      257 2 Civilian staff at military bases stage walkout LONDON, Thurs. Thousands of civilians employed at British military Installations staged a one-day srtke yesterday In support of a pay claim, but the Defence Ministry claimed operational capability has not been affected. The walkout is part of a dispute by 183,000 Industrial civil
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      Lock icon 35 die in refugee camp battles
      323 2 35 die in refugee camp battles BEIRUT, Thursday rpHIRTY to 35 Palestinians have been kill- ed in three days of clashes between Yasser Arafat's mainstream guerillas and pro-Irsyqi radical groups in north Lebanon, leftist sources said here today. The running battles flared In the Baddawi and Nahr El Bared Palestinian
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      Vow to avenge Fatah attacks
      116 2 BEIRUT. Thurs Iraq today vowed revenre for attacks on its institutions abroad operations seen as part of an underground war between Baghdad agents and Yasser Arafat's guerilla group. "Assaults on Iraqi targets abroad are battles in a war of the spooks." said a senior source
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      Lock icon 'Australia keen to share in growth of Asean trade'
      165 2 MANILA, Thursday AUSTRALIAN Deputy Prime Minister A Doug Anthony said here today that his country was keen to share in the development of trade by Asean. Mr. Anthony was speaking to reporters on arrival here for a fiveday visit. He will
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      Lock icon No arms ban
      49 2 WASHINOTON. Thurs The House of Representative* haa abandoned a plan to ban the sale of American weapons to Chile until the Chilean Government agrees to extradite three men wanted here In connection with the 1976 murder In Washington of former Chilean Foreign Minister Orlando Leteller. APP.
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      Lock icon Pie in the face for Carter's aide
      143 2 WASHINGTON. Thurs. President Carter's controversial adviser Hamilton Jordan was hit by a chocolate pie at a Washington party given (or the rock group, Fleetwood Mac. Mr. Jordan was reported by White House staff to have been extremely antry when the pie spattered his
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      Lock icon INFORMAL CHAT
      55 2 PHILIPPINES Foreign Minister Mr. Carlos Roniulo nits between Senator John Glenn (Irft) and Senator John Sparkman during an Informal chat on Wednesday. Their meeting was part of a gathering: organised by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to honour the participants of the Asean -I'S ministerial meeting now being
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      Lock icon Jobless up in W. Germany
      54 2 NUREMBERG. Thurs. The number of unemployed In West Germany rose hj 44.911 last month to 922.230 the Federal Labour Office announced today. The jobless total represent: 4.1 per cent of the labour force, compared with 3 9 p- r cent In June when 877.319 were
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      Lock icon Britain to raise taxes on North Sea oil
      223 2 Britain to raise taxes on North Sea oil ONDON. Thurs. Bri La tain's Labour Govern ment yesterday announc ed plans to InerMw taxes on oil companj profits In the lucrativr North Sf-a oil fields. The decision to In crease Petroleum Re venue Tax iPRTi on pro fits from 45 to
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      297 2 EASY COAST Hill Next to Katong Seavww Palace/ Upper East Coast Road Located on elevated land in Katung Luxurious split-level houses facing the sea With individual front and rear gardens EAST COAST HILL stands on a 20-acre site off Upper Ea'.t Coast Road which is about 195 feet above sea
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  • AROUND THE WORLD 2
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      Lock icon Exports may drop 4pc because of yen hike
      347 3 TOKYO, Thurs. Japan's ex|»orts in this fiscal year might drop by 4.0 per cent in terms of volume from fiscal 1977, mainly because of the weak en ing competitiveness of Japanese products stemming from the sharp appreciation of the yen. This was
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      Lock icon Sanctions against Rhodesia to be lifted if...
      219 3 Sanctions against Rhodesia to be lifted if... WASHINGTON, Thurs. Rhodesia's Interim government won qualified support from the House of Representatives yesterday when it voted to remove trade sanctions at the end of this year If a new, freely elected government Is installed. Under the House vote. the United Nationsmandated sanction
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      Lock icon Move to cut off aid to S. Korea rejected
      214 3 Move to cut off aid to S. Korea rejected WASHINGTON. Than The House of Representatives yritfrday overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to cat off all military aid to South Korea unless the Seoul government provides a key witness for the Capitol HUI bribery Investigation. The proposal was one of many amendments
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      Lock icon US move to lift arms ban on Turkey hailed
      140 3 US move to lift arms ban on Turkey hailed BRUBSELS, Thurs. Diplomats of Nato countries apart from Oreece yesterday welcomed the US move conditionally to lift an arms embargo against Turkey and said it should help consolidate the southern flank of the alliance. Lifting of the embargo. Imposed In 1975
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      Lock icon MAN'S 41st SUICIDE BID FAILS
      97 3 MAN'S 41st SUICIDE BID FAILS MEXICO CITY, Thurs. Joie Alonso failed again. He has tried to commit suicide 40 times in the past 12 yean and the 41st attempt also went awry. Mexican police said yesterday Mr. Alonao, 32. was picked up with a wound In his abdomen that was
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      'Key role by Chou saved Mao from death'
      235 4 'Key role by Chou saved Mao from death' HONOKONO. Thurs The late Chinese Premier Chou En-lal took direct command of the Chinese armed forces and played the key role In crushing a plot to assassinate Communist Party Chairman Mao Tie-tuni and seize power In 1971. a Chinese army report disclosed
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      29 4 MANILA. Thurs South Korean poet Yoon Suk-yung. who writes particularly for children was today awarded Uw 1(11 Ramon Magsayiajr award (or journalism, literature and creative communication Reuter
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      Lock icon Saudis may be behind Sadat's 'no' to talks
      277 4 Saudis may be behind Sadat's no' to talks WASHINGTON. Thurs. EGYPTIAN President A n \v r Sadat's abrupt rejection this week of further direct peace talks with Israel is seen in the US as an action largely resulting from the influence of Saudi Arabia. Secretary of State Cyrus Vance was
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      Lock icon House votes to cuti off aid to Syria
      124 4 WASHINGTON, Thurs. The House of Representatives voted 280 103 yesterday to cut off all American economic aid to Syria from Oct l because of the Syrian- dominated Arab peacekeeping force's shelling of Christians In Lebanon. "Syria has been waging a massive. Indiscriminate
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      Lock icon Love comes back from the cold...
      151 4 PEKING, Thurs— After Its recent "rehabilitation" In literature, the theme of love has made a comeback on the Chinese stage after over 12 years of absence. New China News Agency (NCNA) reported today on a successful one act play called Rendezvous showing In Shanghai
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      Lock icon PLANS TO REVISE PERTAMENA CONTRACTS
      107 4 PLANS TO REVISE PERTAMENA CONTRACTS JAKARTA, Thurs.— The Indonesian Government Is finalising plans to renegotiate 700 contracts worth more than U552,500 million (555.650 million) concluded when Lieut-Gen. Ibnu Sutowo was still director of the state oil monopoly, Pertamina. Minister for State Reform, Dr. Sumarlln, said here today. Dr. Sumarlln, apart
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      'US oil imports will drop this year'
      132 4 NEW YORK. Thurs. American oil Imports for 1978 as a whole will be below the level of last year, in spite of an increase during the second half of this year, American oil lndustiy officials said today. They were reacting to a statement
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      ECONOMIC BRIEFS
      67 4 ECONOMIC BRIEFS WASHINGTON: Soviet purchases of US cereals for the year ending Sept 30 will amount to 14.800,000 tonnes, the Department of Agriculture announced here today. NKW YORK: US bank- ers are worried today about foreign bank's Increasing share of business activities In this country. The "forelßners" have stepped up
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      Lock icon Suharto installs new advisory council
      88 4 JAKARTA, Thurs. I President Suharto I today installed a new I and enlarged supreme adwN<rr\ <"iin<il con- sistinj of 33 leading public figures to give him advice on important state affairs. Prior to this, the council had a maximum of 27 members including a chairman
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      Lock icon TAX RELIEF PLAN FOR AMERICANS ABROAD
      162 4 TAX RELIEF PLAN FOR AMERICANS ABROAD WASHINGTON. Thursday i US$6OO MILLION (551.350 million) -a-year tax reduction Bill for Americans workins overseas today cleared the key House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee. I By voice vote the tax panel approved the measure to exclude the first US$2O,OOO of overseas income
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      $193 m for IMF trust fund
      69 4 WASHINGTON. Thurs. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced today it had raised about US$B6 million (SSI93 million) to help finance a trust fund to provide low cost loans for about 60 of the worlds poorest nations at its later public gold auction. Since the
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      Lock icon Two detained
      34 4 JAKARTA Thurs.-- Police mm detained two "tficiais of he Ministry of Education md Culture lor alleged invol.enioti* m a plot to lorce university diplomas and sell hem to Foreign Ministry italf. Reuter.
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      Lock icon Move to fill top jobs with locals
      177 4 Move to fill top jobs with locals JAKARTA, Thurs. The Indonesian Government has in principle agreed to limit the tenure of foreign experts workIng in multi-national corporations and to give more opportunities for Indonesians to fill the top Jobs. Vlce-Pre.x'dent Adam Malik said yesterday. The agreement was given after a
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      Lock icon Karpov snubs Korchnoi then scores first win
      331 5 Karpov snubs Korchnoi then scores first win BAOUIO CITY, Thursday SOVIET world champion Anatoly Karpov .y refused to shake hands with Viktor Korchnol and then crushed the challenger in 28 moves with a powerful mating Attack to score the first win in their world chesi title match. Korchnols beleaguered black
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      Lock icon Justice tampered with, inquiry told
      176 5 Justice tampered with, inquiry told fOLOMBO. Thurs V/ Corruption pervaded Sri Lanka's Justice Ministry under the leadership of a nephew of ousted Premier Mrs. Sirlmavo Bandaranaike, government lawyers have told a special commission. Ex-Justice Minister Felix Dias Bandaranaike reduced the Attorney General to a cipher and often summoned officers of
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      Lock icon 40 missing
      38 5 ZAMBOANGA CITY. (Philippines i, Thurs The military today reported 40 people were mi&sing at >ea when a pa&senger motor launch carrying them capsized yesterday due to huge waves of the southern Philippine Island of Tawi-Tawi— AFP
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      N. Korea raps Japan 'for insult'
      95 5 N. Korea raps Japan 'for insult' TOKYO. Thurs North Korea today charged that the Japanese Defence Agency (DM DirectorOeneral Shin Kanemaru had insulted North Korean people's national sovereignty and dignity The North Kurean Worktt& Party organ RudonK Smniun said in a commentary thai a remark madf by Mr Kanemaru recently
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      Life for misusing party property
      130 5 RANGOON. Thurs. A Burmese court has handed a life prison term to a former high-ranking politician for misappropriating I SSBOO (SSI. 808) In property, of the ruling Burma Socialist Pro- gramme Party. Another former party functionary, yesterday received seven years for misusing I smiiii in
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      Lock icon Manila central bank to help export trades
      271 5 Manila central bank to help export trades MANILA, Thurs—Central Bank Governor Gregorio Licaros disclosed today new monetary measures to help PhlltpBine export Industries, ne limits peso borrowings by foreign firms in the Philippines. Mr. Licaros told sugar technologists that under the bank's consolidated foreign borrowing programme, Initiated early this year,
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      Lock icon $38m award for 119
      69 5 TOKYO. Thurs A court today ordered the Japanese Government and three drug companies to pay damages totalling 3.250 million yen Ss3B million) to 119 victims of a nervous disease and 14 of their relatives. District Court Judge Tsunea Kabe ruled that the disease called Smon iSubacute
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      Lock icon Woman throws 7 children down 9 floors, then jumps
      188 5 SALT LAKE CITY Thar*. A woman threw her seven children from the ninth floor of the Internat'onl Dunes Hotel today and then jumped to her death, police said. They said »t lea-/ five people including the woman and four of the
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      Lock icon JAPAN'S DEFENCE TO BE REVIEWED
      286 5 TOKYO, Thursday Japanese Defence Agency will begin a wideranging review this month of measures to cope with surprise armed attacks, it was annnounced here today. The study, ordered by Prime Minister Takeo Pukuda, follows an outcry over the virtual dismissal last week of Japan's senior
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    Witness: $12m fixed deposit a fictitious sum
    847 6  -  GERALD PEREIRA By *Cho and myself the only ones familiar with IH accounts' TMIK company secretary of International Holdings, Mr. Richard Toh, testified in the Khoo Hin Hiong trial yesterday that an amount of $12.5 million entered as fixed deposit in the audited
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    Tour firm to move into Orchard Road complex
    177 6 Tour firm to move into Orchard Road complex CAND E Tours ffoMlngs Ltd., tht parent company of Singapore C and Tours, is to move into a $10 million building in Orchard Road. The 11 -storey shopping-cum-offlce building. Apposite the Specialists' Centre, will be known as C and E House. rhe
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    National Day magic show
    50 6 THE International Br> therhood of Magicians, Singapore Ring 115. will stage a two-hour magic show, Maglcarama '78 at the National Theatre on Aug 28 at 8.15 p.m. to celebrate National Day. Organisations or societies can contact manic .an Ng Bo Oon tel. *****81 'or free tickets.
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    PAP branch
    17 6 THE People's Action Party Nee Soon (.ranch Is updating the membership of the constituency's branch.
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    Travel operators welcome call for co-ordination
    552 6  -  SUSIE SOH By rpRAVEL operators yesterday welcomed a call for coordination in the tourism industry to maintain Singapore's competitivenessMr. George Hamilton Dick, managing director of Tour Holdings, a local travel company with such co-ordination, cautioned that unco-ordlna-ted price variations In the various sectors of
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    Parents told: Set good examples
    151 6 PARENTS and those responsible for the young should be educated on how to set good examples, the editorial of the National Youth Leadership Training Institute Alumni newsletter says in its latest issue. It calls for an extensive campaign to educate people on how to distinguish
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    Times House phones
    44 6 THE telephone system in Times House, Kirn Seng Road, will be switched back to the automatic system from the present manual system from Sunday. The public can continue to call the various departments in Times House at tel. *****1 or 377*11.
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    RAINFALL IN JULY BELOW AVERAGE
    96 7 RAINFALL IN JULY BELOW AVERAGE RAINFALL recorded at the various reservoirs last month was below the long-term average except at lower Pierce Reservoir The PUB said dally water consumption last month averaged 677.000 cubic metres, which was about 7.000 cubic metres less than In June, and 34.000 cubic metres more
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    NPB course
    34 7 THE National Productivity Board will conduct a certificate course on market manacentem at the Holiday Inn from Monday to Aug 2« RagUtntion la now open. For dctalk. call 6525 M or •*****
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    471 7  -  J. D. INDRAN By A NEW nrm. to be formed by the merger of two wellknown marine companies here. Is planning to invest $22 million in Singapore and at the same time bid for major oil and marine related projects in oil-produc-ing countries. The
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    fisherman missing since July 27
    147 7 fisherman missing since July 27 A DEEP sea fisherman, Mr. Ho Chin Pong. 37, (above) has been missing in the South China Sea since July 27, according to the police. Mr. Ho, a father of three, woke up at 6 a.m. and within an hour he had disappeared from his
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    Tamils' N-Day dinner
    37 7 THE MP for Potong Paslr. Mr Ivan Baptist, will be the guest-of-honour at the National Day celebrations buffet dinner of the Singapore Tamilian Association, at 53. Woodsvllle Close, on Aug 8 at 7.30 p.m.
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    Need to cut curbs, say Asean shipowners
    278 7 Need to cut curbs, say Asean shipowners ASEAN shipowners meeting in Singapore rx yesterday agreed Asean should minimise restrictions so as to intensify cooperation among their shipowners. The Federation of Asean Shipowners' Association (Fasa) said this In a statement after a three day meeting at the Mandarin Hotel Said the
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    Fire institute officials
    62 7 MR. Lim Bra« Lock hu been elected praalocnt of the Institution of Fire Knflneen (UK). Singapore Branch, at 1U fourth annual meeting recently. The other offlclal* elected were: Mean Loh Kah Loon, nee- president. Ban Jin Phong, aecrctary. Wong Hint Sing, treasurer. Committee Messrs BX. Hendrtcks. 8
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    Dog show
    36 7 THE Slglap community centre and the Singapore Kennel Club will hold a dog show on Sunday, at 9 am at the centre. There will also be a display by the Singapore Police Dog Unit.
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    *****34 wins $400,000 in Singapore Sweep
    216 7 *****34 wins $400,000 in Singapore Sweep rCKET No. *****34 won the first prize of $400,000 In the Singapore Sweep (No. 8/78) drawn yesterday. The second prize of $150,000 went to ticket No *****13. The third prize of $75,000 went to ticket No. *****95. JACKPOT NUMBERS (each $10,00* *****66 *****63 *****12
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    Bird singing contest at Toa Payoh
    67 7 SOME 450 birds will take part In a bird singing contest at Toa Payoh community centre on Sunday from 8 a.m. The birds will be divided Into four categories: thrush, mata puteh. merbok jambul and shama. The MP for Toa Payoh. Mr. Eric Cheong
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    Public wary over contact lenses
    153 8 Public wary over contact lenses RECENT reports on the dangers of contact lenses and of the need for control over contact lens practice has evokes concern among the public. A spokesman for the Singapore Contact Lens Society said yesterday that there have been more inquiries on the effects of contact
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    SHIPPING MISSION ARRIVES
    71 8 A TEAM of three officials from the China Ocean Shipping Company iCoscot arrived here yesterday for a week- long visit. They will start discussions with officials of the Singapore National Shippers' Council today on the shipping requirements of local shippers and the difficulties faced by them. They
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    Talk on trade
    34 8 SINGAPORE'S ambassador to Japan, Mr. Wee Mon Cheng, will talk on "JapanSingapore Trade: Challenges to our exporters," at the National Productivity Association dinner at Shangri-La Hotel on Aug 25 at p.m.
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    Pre-primary Chinese classes: Big demand
    345 8  -  JUNE TAN By jyjORK Chinese medium schools with pre-priiiKiry classes were tilled to capacity yesterday when the second phase of registration ended. The schools with fully booked pre-primaiy classes included prestigious name schools and others. A Straits Times check of 17 schools showed that five
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    Comex to hold barbecue
    45 8 COMEX Singapore, an adventurers 1 club, will hold a poolside barbecue to mark the National Day celebrations at the Alumni Medical Association. College Road on Aug 12 at 7 p.m. Those Interested should contact Comex Secretariat at tel: *****1 ext 21.
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    48 8 A WAVE FROM VIOLET SINGAPORE'S Violet Lee (left) and the Philippines' Anne Rose Thompson Bias, waving to Japanese crowds at a Tokyo park on Wednesday evening. They are among the beauties competing tor the 1978 Miss Young International Beauty Contest to be held in Tokyo today. AP picture.
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    Dental health contest
    72 8 THE Ministry of Health will hold the final round of a dental health contest (or school-children, and the first round (or boys and girls between 17 and 21 years at the Institute o( Dental Health in Hyderabad Road on Monday. Judging times are between 9 a.m. and
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    Ex-pet dealer acquitted of 11 charges
    207 8 Ex-pet dealer acquitted of 11 charges FORMER pet dealer, •T Louis Frederick Roche. 32, was yesterday acquitted in a magistrate's court on 11 charges of failing to pay Provident Fund contributions on behalf of two men who worked for his Gay Dogs kennel in 1976 and 1977. This was after
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    Blood donation at club
    48 8 IN conjunction with the National Day celebrations, Serangoon Garden constituency le&ldents v.IU donate blood at the Serangoon Garden Recreation Club In Walmer Drive on Sunday from 10 am. to 4 p.m. The MP (or the area, Dr. Lav Telk Soon, will lead the donors.
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    Danger of culturally unbalanced society
    412 9 'Lack of warmth and old world charm' C I X f, A P O R E- ANS lack the warmth and old world charm possessed by their forefathers a cultural loss far more damaging than that of a few traditional arts and crafts within the
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    'Bear the cost' move: Taxi commuters hit out
    499 9 'Bear the cost' move: Taxi commuters hit out TAXI commuters yesterday hit out at the suggestion by the NTUC transport cooperative. Comfort, that they bear the real cost of traffic Jams by paying extra for the duration of the Jam. HiMbWM Most of them said taxi passengers were not responsible
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    National Day cruises
    66 9 THE PSA will operate special night harbour cruises on National Day from 7.30 Dm. to 8 30 p.m. Rom Clifford Pier The two-hour cruises will cover the Eastern Anchorage. Container Terminal. Keppel Harbour and return to Clifford Pier. Tickets at 12 for adults and $1 (or children
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    'Keep pace with world events'
    143 9 rE MP for Alexandra. Mr. Tan 800 Khoon, last night urged Singaporeans to be constantly aware of what Is happening In the world around them. Mr. Tan. who was speaking at the Alexandra constituency National Day celebration dinner, said Singaporeans need to be alert and
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    'No taxi so we tried to steal car'
    131 9 'No taxi so we tried to steal car A YOUNG prisoner told a magistrate's court on Wednesday how he and a friend tried to steal a oar early one morning when they could not get a taxi to take them home. Tan Chee Slong. now serving a Jail sentence at
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    Soprano to lead Chinese orchestra to Japan
    110 9 Soprano to lead Chinese orchestra to Japan MADAM Cbu Yung Yang (above) a well-known coloratura soprano and Chinese folk song singer herr, will lead a 16-member Chinese orchestra to perform in Japan next week. Madam Chu was a famous singer in Shanghai In the late 1940s and cut many pops
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    N-Day chants
    42 9 THE Singapore Sinhala Buddhist Association and the Theravade Buddhist Temple will celebrate National Day with an all-night chanting session at the temple at 30-C. St. Michael's Road on Tuesday at 7.30 pm. and ending at 6 a.m. on National Day.
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    N-Day special on radio and TV
    230 9 N-Day special on radio and TV RTs will put on special National Day programmes on radio and television on Tuesday and Wednesday. On Tuesday the eve of National Day— all four language services on radio will extend their hours of transmission to 12.30 a.m. On National Day, the radio will
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    WOMAN WHO DIDN'T PAY FOR CHOCS
    109 9 FACTORY worker Rosnah blnte Abdul Manaf, 21, was Jailed a day and fined $300 by a district Judge yesterday when she pleaded guilty to stealing two boxes and two bars of chocolate worth $8.70 from the PIEU supermarket In Jurong on Aug 2. The
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    Til hate you till I die' suicide note
    120 10 Til hate you till I die' suicide note I N a suicide note to her boy friend, a bar waitress proclaimed her hate for him, the coroner's court heard yesterday. Florence Wan, 25, Jumped to her death from the eighth floor of a block of flats In Sved Alwl Road
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    Prayer nights
    27 10 THX Islamic Theological AMOcUUon of Singapore (PwtepU) will hold a monthlon* fasting month prajvr nightly at the Marine Parao* community hall starting tonight at I.
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    Lock icon Here come the Kneips—all 10 of them
    174 10 Here come the Kneips all 10 of them HEBE comes the Kneip family fattier and mother flanked bj their eight sons who arrived in Singapore yesterday. Father Richard Kneip is the new American ambassador here. Mr. Kneip, 45, who succeeds Mr. John Holdridge, officially begins his term here when he
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    'Ideal way' to cure drug addicts
    388 10 COMBINATION of acupuncture and clinical hypnosis appears to be an ideal method in the treatment of drug addiction today, a pilot study has shown. me success or combining the two iorms has encouraged a University of Singapore medical professor involved in the study to
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    DEATH AT PARK: PLEA TO RELATIVES
    92 10 DEATH AT PARK: PLEA TO RELATIVES ¥>OLICE are looking I for the relatives or friends of a 60-year-old Chinese man who was found dead at Katong Park at about 11 30 a.m. yesterday. Police said he had a bad cut on the neck and a deep wound on his left
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    Ceramic show by students
    61 10 PARLIAMENTARY Secretary (Culture). Dr. Ow Chin Hock, will open an exhibition. Ceramists from Schoo's, at the Young People's Oallery. National Museum, on Aug 11 at 5 30 pm A total of 91 exhibits by students from schools and vocational Institutes will be displayed. The exhibition will
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    Sana setting up job placement unit
    351 10 pLANS to better as-, slst forraer drug addicts find gainful employrrent are under way. The president of the Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association, Mr. Baey Lian Peck, announced yesterday the association was setting up a Job Placement Unit, manned by full-time officers, to reinforce the present
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    Fasting month call
    59 10 THE president of the Singapore Muslim Religious Council iMUISi, Hajl Buang Slraj, yesterday called on all Muslims to observe the fasting month which begins tomorrow. In a statement, he urged those who cannot fast, for example the old, not to eat in public. According to astronomic calculations,
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    Robbers use accident ruse
    128 11 Robbers use accident ruse r'O robbers held up a housewife and her (laughter-ln-law at their bungalow In Mount Sinai yesterday and robbed them of IMO and Jewellery worth $150. Madam Ooh Oek Ngor 4C. told police that two men in their midtwenties came to their house at 215 p m
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    Misadventure verdict on RSAF pilot who crashed
    323 11 THK co r o nei's court yesterday recorded a misadventure verdict on a Republic of Singapore Air Force trainee pilot who died when his air craft crashed while making an emergency landing. State Coroner Mr Khoo Oon Soo giving his finding at the
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    MOVE IN QUICKLY, NEW FLAT DWELLERS URGED
    223 11 MOVE IN QUICKLY, NEW FLAT DWELLERS URGED THE MP for Serangoon Gardens, Dr. Lav Teik Soon yesterday urged new Housing Board flat owners of Ang Mo Klo to move Into their flats as soon as possible so that they could take part in the community life of the new town.
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    Taiwan alumni officials
    58 11 MR. Too Ming Slew has been elected president of the newly formed Alumni of Taiwan Universities and Colleges. Other officials are Messrs Ang Chee Chlng and Liew Nam Chin. vice-presidents; Wong Chin Tlang. secretary Lim Seng Chew and Dr. Bridie C. Y. Kuo. aast secretaries; Poo Kee
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    Pride of place in US home for S'pore painting
    243 11 Pride of place in US home for S'pore painting A PAINTING of Singapore's waterfront by a leading artist here, Mr. Choo Keng Kwang, will certainly take pride of place in the Chicago home of Mr. Peter di Tullio. president of Hyatt International Corporation. Mr. Choo, 47, has, for the last
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    SIA to finance half of its investment in next 5 years
    346 11 SIA to finance half of its investment in next 5 years SINGAPORE Airlines, which plans to span Its wings across to Canada, Africa and the South Pacific Islands, will self-finance about half of Its total Investment In the next five years despite substantial increases In capital spending. This strategy was
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    Chairman of Go Skate
    55 11 MR. Kenneth Scan, former assistant director (Port Promotion). Port of Singapore Authority, hat been appointed chairman of Oo Skate Singapore, which recently launched go-skating In Singapore. Mr. Seah, also chairman of Business Method*, a communications and management consultancy agency, recently concluded negotiations for a new Oo
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    Worker gets divorce on wife's bigamy
    309 11 ACONSTRUC TION worker was granted a divorce by the High Court yesterday because of his estranged wife's bigamous marriage to a house painter four years ago. Mr. Sim Siong Kok who named Mr. Low So Ha, the house painter, as the co-respondent, agreed to
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    Youth who didn't turn up jailed
    116 11 Youth who didn't turn up jailed rN Soo Ben*, 20. was jailed eight months by a district court yesterday for falling to report for full-time national service after he had been certified medically fit. Deputy Public Prosecutor, Mr. Roy Neighbour, said Tan, after undergoing a medical examination on April 19,
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      Lock icon Assemblymen must submit monthly reports, says Rais
      382 12 SEREMBAN. Thurs All National Front state assemblymen have to submit to their Mentrl B c > a r their monthly reports on the political, social and economic development In their areas. The report should reach either the Mentrl Besar himself or the State
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      Mara to sell buses
      70 12 KUALA LUMPUR Thurs. Mara Express Bhd is to sell off 27 of its old stage buses as part of Its fleet renewal programme. A Mara spokesman said today the buses, ranging from six to 10 years old, were formerly used as stage buses in Alor Star.
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      BAN BLOOD SELLING, URGES MP
      99 12 IPOH. Thurs. The government should introduce laws to severely punish those who are selling blood, the MP for Menglembu Mr. P. Patto said. "Blood selling rackets must be stamped out at all costs." said Mr. Patto, who Is also the state assemblyman for Oopeng and
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      Death of suspect: Four jailed on reduced charge
      705 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday EK)UR police officers were sentenced to various impm p r isonment terms by the High Court today aft c r they were found guilty on a reduced charge of causing hurt to a 16-year-old suspect, Nordin bin Hamzah, at
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      Lock icon Team in Libya for talks
      57 12 PARIS. Thurs —MalaysianLibyan talks on "cooperation In various fields" opened in Tripoli yesterday, Jana. the Libyan news agency, reported. The Malaysian delegation, which arrived in Tripoli on Monday was headed by Datuk Harris Salleh. Premier of Sabah state, and the Libyan team by the Secretary
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      Lock icon Palm oil exchange gets top priority rating
      233 12 Palm oil exchange gets top priority rating KUALA Ll'MPl'R. Thura,— The Malaysian Primary Industries Minuter. Mr. Paul Leong, has instructed officials to five top priority to preparatory work for the setting up of a local palm oil exchange. A consultant engaged by the government to advise and assist in the
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      Funds not enough for heart boy's operation
      198 12 Funds not enough for heart boy's operation LONDON, Thurs. Malaysian hole-ln-the-hearr boy Raman Ramasamy, 18, who arrived in London on July 15 for medical treatment is still awaiting his operation. Hospital authorities said the money raised for him through public donations In Kuala Lumpur is not enough to meet even
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      Lock icon 42-day course for Muslims
      51 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurt. Fifty Muslim youths from the Asia and Pacific region are attending a 42-day course at the Muslim Missionary and Training Institute here. The course which started on July 27 is organised by the Institute with the cooperation of the Malaysian Muslim Youth Organisation.
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      Lock icon 'Banned drugs foisted on Third World'
      110 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. Drugs that are banned In Europe and the United States are finding their way Into developing countries, Enclk Anwar Fazal, president of the International Organisation of Consumer Unions said today. He said Ineffective legislation and enforcement to control drugs In developing
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      Lock icon FAO worried about plight of rural poor
      276 13 FAO worried about plight of rural poor KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs —The 14th regional conference of the Food and Agricultural Organisation < F AO ended here today with various delegates calling for concerted International efforts to solve problems caused by shortage of food production and rural poverty. The main emphasis was
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      On why pupils do badly
      61 13 TAIPINO. Thurs A seminar Is to be held to look into the poor performance of pupils In Bahasa Malaysia especially those In Chinese and Tamil primary schools. It is being organised by the National Union of the Teaching Profession. Perak branch, and the venue will
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      WANITA CALL ON EXEC JOBS FOR BUMIS
      152 13 WANITA CALL ON EXEC JOBS FOR BUMIS Xl ALA LI'MFLR. Thuri. WantU l inno Is to urge for stronger government action on comoanies to ensure that more bumiputras are employed at the managerial levels of (be private sector to conform with the New Economic Policy. This Is one of the
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      Berjasa crisis has reached deadlock
      384 13 Berjasa crisis has reached deadlock KUALA LUMPUR. Thursday 'pHK leadership crisis in Berjasa, now almost two months old, has reached a stalemate and will only be resolved by calling a special general assembly, party sources said today. However, the sources said a general assembly could not be called because the
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      Anti-long hair drive in Negri Sembilan
      98 13 Anti-long hair drive in Negri Sembilan SEREMBAN. Thurs. Education authorities In Negrl Sembllan have banned male teachers and pupils with long hair from any sports meet, State Education Director Anuar Ayeob said here, today. Mr. Anuar told reporters that the ban was In line with the state government's anti-long hair
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      Team to woo investment
      63 13 IPOH. Thure The Mentrl Beur of Perak. Wan Mohuned Haji Wan Teh. w)JI lead a five-man team on an investment promotion tour of several European countries next month. The team will comprlM three officers from the State Development Corporation and one from the state economic planning
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      Perak's oil palm plan
      63 13 SITIAWAN. Thurs. The Perak Agricultural Development Corporation is to carry out a feasibility study on the setting up of an oil palm processing complex In Ladang Leklr. The SADC's general manager. Enclk Ismail Shah Bodln. said approval for this had been given at the board's last
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      Burglary bid
      21 13 PENANO. Thurs. Police detained four suspects after foiling a burglary attempt at a shop In Victoria Street here yesterday.
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      Lock icon Asean banks likely to renew 'swap facility'
      207 13 Asean banks likely to renew 'swap facility' KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The "swap arrangement" among Asean central banks designed to tide member countries over International liquidity problems is expected to be renewed when the first year's agreement expires soon. It was learned here. A Bank Negara .source said that, while monetary
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  • The Straits Times FRIDAY. AUGUST 4, 1978
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      GRIM PROSPECTS
      347 14 IN a response to conservative pressures, the US House of Representatives has voted to lift trade sanctions against a beleaguered Rhodesia at the end of the year. But, like an earlier Senate vote giving President Carter autnorlty to end the trade embargo. It Is conditional. There will be
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      EMBARGO LIFTED
      297 14 THE United States House of Representatives by a margin of three votes has iifted the arms embargo on Turkey. The move confirms the Senate's choice also, and it is a major foreign policy victory for President Carter. For the White House has gone out of Its way to
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    Raja: We in Asean want to prove that the non-communist system can work
    2367 14 f Three of the m South-east Asian countries profess one or another variety of communism. They may not agree on who is truly communist but they are agreed that the non communist path that Asean has chosen
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      Why delay in receipt of airmail items in UK
      178 14 I REFER to the letter from "A Solicitor" concerning delays in the receipt of airmail Items by addressees In UK (ST. July 27) The delays may be attributed to operational difficulties encountered by the UK postal authorities particularly in London. The
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      124 14 PLEASE refer to the letter by "Olang." (ST. July 27) regarding blood donor awards. I would like to Inform the writer that the name cf the blood donor Is engraved on the Champion Donor awards, which are given to donors when they make their 50th donation With regard to the
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      153 14 I REFER to "Why limit period for sale of concession stamps" by "Unaware" (ST, July 29). Advance publicity on the sale of all SBS concession stamps were published In the local press In addition to posters giving details on period of sale which were displayed at all major bus stops,
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      136 14 WE REFER to the letter "Barely made it to ferry" by Miss Powell. Melbourne. Australia We wish to thank the writer for her observations and suggestions, and would like to inform her that steps will be taken to Improve the toilet (acllilles on St. John's Island. RICHARD LIM HIONG HOOY.
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      43 14 I REFER to the letter by H. Chow (ST, Aug 1) and am pleased to inform him that the sale of student stamps for the month of August has been extended from July 25 until tomorrow. FLORENCE TAN, for Head. Public Relations SBS.
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      91 14 "Meukow Let me tell you about it r I first tried Meukow cognac forty years ago and it's really good. It's mellow. It's smooth. It's everything you want in a good cognac. Try it for yourself and you'll know I'm right. It's just simply better! Hi ißtflL^afl Meukow V.S.O.P. A
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    Ivy gets jitters when she goes on stage
    298 15 HONGKONG actress Ivy Ung Po, once voted Asian Movie Queen, bas been in Singapore about «i> times, but never before to sing in a nightclub. Now on her first twoweek singing stint at Apollo Theatre Restaurant aid Nlteclub. she confessed in an
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    Guest star
    44 15 BLUE-EYED and dashing Engelbert Humperdlnck. who act many female hearts aflutter with his hit tune Rc!ea*e Me. guest start* In the DONNY AND MARIE SHOW over Channel S at 7 45 p.m. tomorrow. The other guests are Parker Stevenson and Paul Lynde.
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    Marilyn and King Cole revisited
    557 15 Marilyn and King Cole revisited REMEMBER Marilyn Monroe, whose tragic death through an overdose of sleeping pills In 1962 caused a sensation? And Nat "King" Cole, the velvet-smooth Ame-rican-jazz and pop singer? They are both dead but you can relive memories of them again this weekend In two movies. MM
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    Mandarin serials
    57 15 MANDARIN serials will take the place of Cantonese serials In the drama slot on Channel 8 at 7.10 p.m. from tomorrow. A new comical drama. THE MERRY MATCH, begins tomorrow. In 32 episodes spread over 16 weeks, fu features actress Pan Tan Pong, who was last seen on
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    Andorra: Life in a self-righteous society
    287 15 Andorra: Life in a self-righteous society THE Experimental Theatre Club's choice for the Drama Festival, ANDORRA, (on at the Cultural Centre till Saturday) Is an apt reminder to those of us who are caught In the current of a self-righteous society. The play centres on the plight of Andri. an
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      952 15 TV and Radio [SINGAPORE 5 3.M PN Opening and Housewives' Matinee— 7.55 Lttsart: Wlmki It Cwms, Wkcre It fees My Love Never Returned (Mandarin film, 141 Dean Dixon Show repeat) 1.55 Spirts Parade 4.25 Intermission IN Urns (Eigjisfe) IK iptMf MMJ Exercise Witt fiwria 145 WirM Prewert Featwe bray, itar
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    Court ruling upsets record industry
    515 16  - Court ruling upsets record industry EDMUND TEO By THE record industry is concerned over a High Court judgment on Wednesday allowing an appeal by a businessman against conviction on four counts of possessing six "pirated cassettes" for sale in his Cross Street shop on July 5, 1976. Officials of various
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    Youth stole from sister
    100 16 A YOUTH was charged in court yesterday with stealing $900 worth of Jewellery from his married sister. Ahmad bin Abdul MaJld, 20. a casual labourer, pleaded guilty to stealing her gold necKlares and a gold bangle when she and her husband were not at home around
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    Mini bus service for 42 Nantah lecturers
    204 16 Mini bus service for 42 Nantah lecturers NANVANG University has started a mini be service for the 42 Nl' lecturers who have to shuttle back a.'d forth between Jnrong and the Buklt Vlmah joint campus. A 14-seater bus plies four times a day at refular intervals, bat the schedul will
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    Film show at museum
    32 16 Film show at museum THE National Museum will screen two Alms (or students on Saturday at 10.45 a.m. at Its premises. They are; "All England badminton championship* 1975" and "Bigger, (aster, stronger."
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    Heavy meals at night harmful, says expert
    368 16 Heavy meals at night harmful, says expert AN American health science professor described heavy meals taken at night as harmful and said most heart attacks take place after dinner. The body is Just not prepared and not able to utilise the food at night, Dr. Charles Thomas, associate professor In
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    TWO DIE IN SEPARATE ROAD MISHAPS
    101 16 AM O T O R CYCLIST and a cyclist died in separate road accidents here yesterday. Can Tlan Hee, 25, the motorcyclist died instantly and his pillion rider, Tan Tuck Gian, 27, was critically lnjurpd when their machine skidded in Holland Road at 4
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      252 16 Straits Times Crossword ACROSS 5 Disinclined to foist King 7 Sec IS James's work on the Ir-"h S See 18. <«)■ 10 Dolly taking agmliut the 6 Accommocate on saddle forest <3. 4). 11 Sign of dawnlnc age and 8 See 12. 12 (g>. 15 7.0. hum! Oame* mester 12
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    67 17 The Illustrated word Is pronounced chuang. meaning to break Into, rush In suddenly or abruptly. It has been reduced to only six strokes from its regular form, in brackets, of 18. Here are some common combinations of the word: mx rhuanuru break in, intrude upon rhuSngriub make trouble.
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    QUOTATIONS
    20 17 ♦♦7* fc** ft Th* wi»e are free from prrplrxitm; the virtuoui from anxiety; and the bold from fear. Confucius
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    A fool may strike a bright idea...
    445 17 Proverbial anecdotes Han Xln, of the Han dynasty, defeated the 200.000-man army of the state of Zhao, killed the premier, Chen An-Jun, and captured the king and his advisor, Ll Zuo-che. Han Xln knew that Ll Zuo-che was a very shrewd man. Thus
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    Chinese folktales The witty boy
    256 17 Chinese folktales The witty boy During the epoch of the Three Kingdoms, Cao Cao was presented with an elephant. As It was very heavy, there were no means of weighing it. At this time, Cao Cao's son, Cao Chong, who was still very young, thought of a way. Everyone found
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    Gold harvest for a filial son
    205 17 Filial piety Quo Ju, of the Jin Dynasty, was a filial son. His family was very poor and they did not have enough to eat. However, Quo Ju never allowed his mother to suffer from hunger and cold. Quo Ju had a three-year-old son
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    Path along the tree-tops
    127 17 One day a bunch of naughty children wanted to make fun of Avantl and said to him: "There are birds' eggs on that tree, Avantl. Won't you get them for us, please? We can't cilmb up." Not to disappoint the children, Avantl was ready to climb
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    183 17 Winner of translation contest No. 1 is Mr. Andrew J. Williamson Bjfcft of 480, Lorong 2, Toa Payoh, Singapore 12, whose winning entry appears below. The following four participants will get a consolation prize of $10 each Dr. Jou Bienming >,',|*hi, )of 94, Hua Guan Aye, Singapore 21. TeoChinHwee( ft«
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    301 17 \ote /ndenricat t rreet name* art tn italics Penhas Rd 3* I i PenJurußd **#ft Pennef ather Rd J^ Jl, ft. ft Penhurst Place Jjt j. Pepysßd )JJir:i^ Perakßd Iff ft Perclval Rd 'fe 5 ft Perelraßd 4ft ft Perumal Rd 4 ft Petaln Rd JU i
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    CLOSING PRICES
    1244 18 fTtHE last tr&naactcd raady sa> at the clost of buslniM on Uw Stock BarTiana* of Stngmpore yc*t«rday compared with the previous day s prtcct together with 1978 high and low. Adjusted for srrtp/rtghU uaue) IV7B Hick Ltm Mm tab w mcnottotn nmvwnaALM 1132 Acma 220 +4 123* Alcom
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    Unit trusts
    339 18 Closing Tone: Mixed TURNOVER: Official figures supplied by the Stock Exchange of Singapore Including odd lots 'Ready' totalled: 5.231,000 units valued at Jl 1,878.000. Industrials accounted for 3.621.000. finance 329.000. hotels 262.000. properties 445.000. debentures, loans and bonds 6.000, oil palms 12.000, tins 81.000, and rubbers 475.000 Settlement
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    BUSINESS DONE (SINGAPORE)
    1808 18 ¥JII) .inrt offer prices ofMJ ficially 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 "sett"
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    Government and corporate bonds
    159 18 4 1/2% 1/8/ M (250,000) (88.888 88.848) 4 3/4% li/l/8* (250.000) (100 208 100 358) 5 1/2% T F IVIO/8I (250.000) (100 278 *****S) T F 1/5/83 (250.000) (100.358 100 40S) (1) 100.40 7% 1/8/85 (250.000) (100.758 100 90S) 5 V 4% T F IVI/81-84 (250.000)
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    KUALA LUMPUR
    1562 18 BID and offer prlcei of- finally listed and business in and reported to the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange yesterday with the shown in brackets In lots of I 000 units unless otherwise ■specified INDUSTRIAL* A.m. (2 238) 11, 2 29 A|in.m.l. ,J 328 2 588) AM.m ,2 248
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      Rises
      47 18 AN 8T CM HS IKaruMl UtMMhiU «rl.b«* >■!■■ mug* TPIWi •talinf fBT CM H8 Mhnimi ponMarlia [BrowM-tM traiu Tr.dinf Laajut 1030 454 374 MS 138 TOO 670 &55 476 462 312 492 251 615 565 255 *2 +9 1111 11 1111 11 11 +1 +1 +l +1
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      16 18 lunf n Bcai lei CoconuU >CBC Iporeßu* 585 324 890 225 30 -6 -5 -5
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      Most active stocks
      29 18 Hartaau Haw Par Slow Darby JC-MPH HifhftUw UOL Con* Plant UOB K. her Merlin Spor» Bui 476.000 411.000 378.000 226.000 183.000 177.000 118,000 108.000 02.000 73.500
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      INDICES
      36 18 B T Index Industrials: Finance: Hotels: Properties: Tins: rubbers: 0.C.8.C: S.E.S. Ind: Aug2 1541.07 382.77 581.31 228.26 ***** 162.40 548.07 328 20 337 82 AU|3 1538.84 ***** 580.00 230 08 ***** 162.18 547.28 328.02 337.95
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      Hongkong
      351 18 HONGKONG The market closed narrowly mixed In fairly active trading and the Hang Seng Index fell 0.53 points to 592.45. dealers said Jardinc Matbeaon fell 20 cents to HKSI6 20, Hongkong Land 10 to $10 60 and Swire Pacific five to $9,20. The day's combined total turnover volume was
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      Tokyo
      347 18 TOKYO: Share prices closed slightly higher on fresh buying In export-orientated Issues following the sharp dollar recovery, dealers said. The Dow Jones average rose 5.90 points to 5.556.72 with a volume of 250 million shares. The New Index closed at 420.64, up 0.63 point. IJlnomolo Lkai uahi Chem M
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      Sydney easier
      286 19 SYDNEY. Thurs The ttikikrt was generally carter. Lut BMs* closed six cent* higher $7 82 after falling to 1772 In early trading, dealer* said ruMvnlianiUl lead uraniums lower, failing 70 to (16 30. while Prao lost four to I 4 86 and EZ Industries, d*e to U 80
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      New York soars
      280 19 NEW YORK. Wed Btock« overcsire early profit taking hiid rallied sharply today in heavy trading, lifting the Dow Jones Induvlr.«l* marly 23 points to their beat k-vel of the year. TtK Index rose 23.78 poinU to 883 48 and winners paced loser teller than four to one.
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      Indices
      73 19 FINANCIAL TIMES INDUSTRIALS Wednesday 495 3 Tuesday 405 5 Week Ago 482 0 DOW JONEB AVERAGE INDUSTRIALS Wedneaday 883 49 Tuesday 860.71 Week Ago 847 19 LONDON DOLLAR PREMIUM Wednesday 100. to 100*. Tuesday 100^ to 100*. H.K. HANG SENG Thursday 502 43 Wednesday 502.06 Week Ago closed SYDNEY
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      Amsterdam firmer
      141 19 AMS 11 RDAM Wed btiart prlcf closed ttrnier In gtneral. led by inUrver und tteyal Dairk In Dutch international! Elsewhere most Insurances Mid publishers KLM. Vasi Omaarrrn. FakhaM and Faaher were among firmer shares KNSM DHI and Oec-Vaa Der (.rintrn were among lower Mass. Oonu prirta in Dutek
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      Zurich lower
      189 19 J V RICH Wrd Price* ckwed slightly lowtr fol- k-wing (he renewed weakness of the dollar and the derrrun mxrk dealers said •■taafc sdgcd lower with leadlrm bank* and insurances wrre bart-ly steady Financial! were slightly lover The Credit Sulsar Index feU 1 ooint to SSII Clmib* mem
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      TIN
      151 18 THE Straits tin price gained $5 to $1,725 per plcul In Penang yesterday on an official offering down 80 tonnes to 195 tonnes. The overnight London market was steady with forward buyers gaining £10 to £6,440 per tonne. LONDON: Tin on the day was up £23 for Cash and
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      CLOSING PRICES
      31 18 Rubber: Ang 3. Singapore: Aui 229.25 cts. (down 0.50 ct.) Malaysia Au f 235J25 cts. (down 0.75 ct.) Tin $1,725 (up $5). Official offering 195 tonnes (down 80 tonnes).
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      GOLD
      63 18 w.dn.td.y Tuoday M.lbournr (1) 177 20 173.40 London 203 SOB 204. 258 204.008 204 6AS Zurich 203.008 19K.7V8 203.738 109 788 Parla 1W.93 207.09 Thunday wwkiMd.r HonckonK 201 MB 203 1 08 201.908 203 4OS Spore (2) 204. 8M8 203. 418 203.2)18 2U4.04S Export pricn In non-.terllng arra. In
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      RUBBER
      504 18 THE Singapore rubber market yesterday opened fractionally higher, dealers said. The market then .uled Inactive In eaily trading before easing one cent towards the morning close on some seUing. The morning sesMlon closed inactive. The afternoon session was quiet but steadier on upcountry buying and some localised demand possibly
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      SSR and SMR
      107 18 Aug Srpt R.A.S. arrrnt Mth) (Forward MUi, Bi;m Brller* Bayers Brlltra WR 30 (1 ton pallet) 307 00 209 00N 309 00 310 008 SSR 50 (1 ton pallet) 208 00 *****N 210 00 212 00N IMR SCV (1 ton pallet) 238 50 240 SON 338.50 240
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      PRODUCE PRICES
      121 18 MINIS! PROOUCI IX V CMAhQI, SIMCAPOm MOOM CLOIIMC MICH PIS. PICUL Caaanut all: Bulk |S3 Mllera. old drum I*o .ellera, new drum IBS .eller. BSB»BI Mixed (looae> UK/Coat »o>. buyer. r.vaar: Muntok AST A whlta fob. 100% NLW 1340 .eller. Sarawak whlu fob lr»v NLW 3322* teller.. Sarawak
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    215 18 From col five Duff (2 038 2.048) (3) 202 (1) 204. Dunl.p (It (4 268 4 2*B) (7) 4.30 (6) 4.28. Cl.naaly (1.788) (2) 1.77. C Raaal (2 458) (23) 240 (8) 242 (5) 2 43 (17) 2.44 (7) 2.41 (1) 2.46 (34) 2 45 Mlftl and Law
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    104 18 STRIKING prices of the stock options officially listed on the Stock Exchange of Singapore, the periods, bid and offer prices and business done yesterday, with the number of options traded shown In brackets. Cold Storage (Sept 11.70) (0.68 0.75). C and C (Sept 12.20) (2.855). F and N
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    Duty rates
    88 18 THE Malaysian Minister of Finance has fixed these rates for the period from August 3 until further notice: Rubber 233 cts a kg. Copra $975.55 a tonne Palm Kernel $955.75 a tonne. White pepper $4,988.92 a tonne Black pepper $3,142.91 a tonne. The rate of duties: Rubber 49
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    COPPER
    34 18 L0NOON: Cot>iwr prlcr. on Wrdn«Mlay (prevloua in brarkcts) Wlrakar Spot buyer. J720 50 1i715.50). feller i (721.50 1(714 50): Three Month buyer. (741 ((734.50). Milan (741.50 1(737) M.rk.t tana: staady. 1.1..: 12.H90 tonne.
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    Mart dabblers turn cautious
    419 18 INVESTORS and dabblers once more fell back on a mood of caution on th« Stock Exchange of Singapore yesterday. The Straits Times industrial index, however, continued to improve and was 2.75 points up to 365.52 while the volatile Huainrm Times index wai 4.43 points down to
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    K. LUMPUR
    415 18 EAST Asiatic Company(M) took the honours again on Its second day of listing at the Kuala Lumpur stock market yesterday. Against v background of mixed and erratic trading. EAC(M) shares held steady. I The share rose to $3.20 for a I net gain of eight cents. It was
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    Money and exchanges
    213 18 fHE US dollar opened at A $2.2540 50 in sporadically active trading in the Singapore forex market yesterday. It was bade upwards to $2.2610/20 on short-covering as the US yen rallied .Hronglv to *****/20 at one stage The US /Sing dollar closed firmer at $*****/20 Interbank forward
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    NOMINAL RATES
    168 18 Interbank rates at 3.00 p.m. Carrtncln Nominal rale* Smithsonian r»rtrnU*« «uotrd jrstrrd*/ (croMI parity chui|< US dollar 2.2610 2 2620 2 8196 —It HI Sterling pound 4.3541 4 3593 7 3469 —40 73 Hongkong dollar 48.38 48.44 50 51 —421 Msian dollar 97.53 97.67 100 00 247 Aust
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    193 18 ASIAN currency deposit interbank rates 'as at clcse on Aug 3. US Dollari (Spot) Offer Bid 7 days 8 18 8 1 mth 8 3 16 8 1 16 2 mth* 8 5/10 8 3/16 3 mths 8 1/2 8 3/8 6 mth.s 8 7/8 8 3
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    Money market
    42 18 Closing Singapore Overnight 1 mth 2 nuns 3 mths Sourer Interbank I dollar on Oder 6 6 3/1 A < 3 16 6 1/4 A.tlrr I rates oi I Auk 3. Bid 5 3 4 < 1 1( 8 IK 8 18
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    DISCOUNT
    53 18 dmeounl housts on Auk S f>vemiichCall drpo.il 3', to 1 Cl»nnf v, 1. 1 1 J Month Trtuur) bil.. 3 3 1 ill 3 Month Bank bill. 5 1.-, i« 5 13/ 3 Month CD 3/l« 1 1 (Month CD (14 IN •wrM: Hlt.Mll Dllltunl C. y differ slightly
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    Minimum lending rates
    25 18 f THE average rate at which Singapore banks are currently prepared to lend to their beat customers I il 7 per cent.
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    Fraser & Neave takes 17pc stake in Metal Box
    665 19 Fraser Neave takes 17pc stake in Metal Box IN A fl6 25 million deal, the leading local bottler and a brewery Fraser and Neave and Malayan Brewery have taken effective control of Metal Box, the largest can producer In Singapore Integral to the whole deal, which was signed on Wednesday.
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    Haw Par sells part of its stake in Cheung Kong
    410 19 Haw Par sells part of its stake in Cheung Kong HAW Par Brothers International will reap a profit of more than $24 million from the sale of a major portion of its stake In Cheung Kong (Holdings) of Hongkong. The group announced after the close of the market on Wednesday
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    CONDOLENCE
    34 19 TMI STAFF AMO STUOtMTS OF MCCNANICAL DEPT FEDERAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (BANQSAR BRANCH) EXPRESS THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATIES TO THE FAMILY OF THE LATt MR. NO KEI VIOW WHO DEPARTED ON HTM JULY, H7B.
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    IN MEMORIAM
    32 19 who departed on 19.7.77. Prayers will be held at TBG 213. Jalan Bukit Kuda. Klang on 6.8.78, at 1.00 p.m. Inserted by daughter*. Lakshmi, Tanapaklkm and grandchildren. MDM. THANGAMMAL I
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      151 19 LEMBAGA LETRIK NEOABA TANAH MELAVI' The undermentioned consumers are hereby informed that Electricity Supply will be Interrupted on Sunday tfce sth. August l»7» during the period stated below. In order to enable Lembaga Letrik Negara to carry out essential work on Extra High Voltage Mains All consumer* in Kuala Langat
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      670 19 NOTICE A reward will be given to i,ny person, who knows the present whereabouts of Nissan Homer Vehicle No. WJ2187. Please contact Mr. Peter Lee at Tel. No *****4 during normal office hours. PERBADANAN KEMAJUAN NEGERI PERAK (JAWATAN KOSONG) Permohonan adaiah dipelawa danpada warganegara Malaysia bagi memenuhi iawatan di bawah
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      632 20 CLASSIFIED ADS l«4-4f422 The Straits Times Press (1975) Ltd Accounts, Advstitssmsnt, Elactronlc Dsls Processing, Management, Personnel i Administration, Promotions, Purchasing, Raaaarch. Research a Development departments can be contacted at TIMES CENTRE 1 New Industrial Road. off Upper Paya Lebar Road Singapore 19 Tel: *****44 The Straits Times editorial T 170
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      527 20 CARRIER AIRCONDITIONER, 12.000 BTU $325 Sharp T V. 23 Console $300 Sanyo TV 20" Console $185 Call ***** BLACKWOOD. ROSEWOOD. FURNITURE. Porcelain Vases. 24" Longevity Saint. Curios. Rosewood Buddha. Teakwood Wardrobes Tel *****1 NASSIM S COMPANY will sell by auction at 173 Cecil Street on 5 8 78 at 10
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      495 20 I FOR SALE I SHOPPING GUIDE PAN PACIFIC FURNITURE Manufactory Special offer for flat kitchen cabinet $80. wardrobe (85 per foot run Tel *****2 VERY GOOD USED furniture for sale Call personally at 2882 Blk 75 Oeylang Bahru Spore 12 i HAK HENO CUSHION changing of Did cushion covers for
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      611 20 FOR SAL* Toledo Scaled. Carborundum cut off sew Electronic perts. Duet c jnectors PhenoWc reeJn. Vibratory CONTACT DICKY SEAH TELEPHONE SSISM (MONDAY TO FRIDAY) MOTOR GRADER. BENFORD Wlruret concrete mixer, dumper, air-compressor, death weight and vibrating road roller winch. engines, generator Multlstat«s Trading Co. 84. Lorong 25-A. Oeylang. Spore 14.
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      785 20 APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED from mature Singapore Citizens or permanent residents for the post of Female Confidential Secretary Stenographer The successful candidate should have OCE 'A' level together with Shorthand and typing certificates at 120/60 wpm respectively, at least 2/3 years experience with excellent command of written and spoken English Pleasant
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      763 20 AT YOUR SERVICE T.lieaaei Berries Weekdays IMa m -500pm Public Holidays •00am -{00pm Saturdays IX a m 300 p m Cewaler Berrfcw Regular office Hourt Times Orchard Centre. MIOi Lucky Plata (9) Times Centre. I Hew Industrial Road (19) Amaf—i Servto* After office hourt RATES Per word SO cts (Mln
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      567 20 A BRITISH ENGINEERING Company requires a female Clerk Applicants must have O C.E O' Level, good In Maths Ability to type accurately Experienced In materials. Inventory Address replies to: P O Box 1961 Maxwell Road Post Office Spore. FEMALE GENERAL CLERK (SHIPPING DEPARTMENT) required by trading/ manufacturing firm In Kaliang
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      656 20 SECTION INDEX I FOR SALE SHOPPINO GUIDE II EMPLOYMENT 111 VEHICLES it BOATS IV ACCOMMODATION it PROPERTIES V SERVICES BUSINESS VI EDUCATION TRAINING VII TRAVEL Si RESTAURANTS VIII ANNOUNCEMENTS PERSONAL IX OBITUARIES II EMPLOYMENT r EXPERIENCED SALES REPRESENTATIVE Required urgently by an expanding and reputable trading company The candidate must
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      540 21 II EMPLOYMENT -tablished medical unmini i supply company i-andidale* to SALES REPRESENTATIVE Thai tei- enlaskj me promotion end dsroct ***Hng of m**Hcal and ourgicsi equipment lo end doctor* Tne rtahl can- -_.^»j asjs^kast Mta* MUsMaVteM and be able .iiiniunicjte rffec- »itl; proplr- orssinn of a current n| Hern, r and
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      502 21 ESTABLISHED REAL ESTATE firm i require I. .1.- Male Sales Exei iitlllll with knowledge in Real K*tale and jx.»sess own car For I inn-mew ...II *****11 RCOUIRED SALES MANAGERESS ,n» Interested please „len Wall < x-tory Jalan Rajah off Balestler Road" for an interview FEMALE SHOWROOM ASSISTANT A.int.-d fur art
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      654 21 II EMPLOYMENT ASAHI ELECTRONICS (S) PTE LTD I I lA. Ik I KaSana Ptoco S-aor*l2 invites applications for the following positions A) PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR o OCI A level (Science stream) or equivalent certificate holders with* Electronics knowledge and some supervisory experience a Singapore male citizens, aged 25 30 years, completed
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      674 21 We are a wholly owned sub*ldlary of an International company located In Jurong manufacturing a strategic range of products for the Far East and Pacific region. We are looking for a SHIFT LEADEN who will tuke charge of our second shift background has some year' working experience In machine setting,
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      382 21 II EMPLOYMENT We mv.te you to join us as SKILLED FEMALE SEWING OPERATORS Ifor making stuffed royil Our otters 13th Month Annual *aM— fr IM -*;»,l,». 1 "■•j» supptviiisni 3% 10% Incantlv* High atartlng aaiary Incramant altar 3 month* probation Good working condition No Rotating Shift Fraa uniform* Tranaport too*
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      478 21 Attantlon all GIRLS/ LADIES •specially ihon In Katong, Kallang, Joo Chlat, Goylang and Macphatson. A newly established eubekMary of large local public company engaged In the manufacturing of electronic product* ha* Immediate vacanclo* for the following powtiOfM2) LEAD OIRLS 2) OPERATORS (FEMALE) a Applicants for Lead Olrls positions should have
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      429 21 II EMPLOYMENT "UMCIi HIT NODS YH! Yes, you will feel needed and appreciated in our HAPPY FAMILY. Jom us as a FEMALE PRODUCTION OPERATOR today at $170 per month and watch your pay grow to $180/$195 on confirmation and up to $207 after another two months UNCLE NAT also offers-
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      568 21 Company rttjMJrn Mvtral young Sfwrpjßtic ißmais ißwufirii Must have 1 2 years similar working experience Able to srjeak Mandarin and other language. Salary commensurate with experience. Apply personally to MILAN SHOES Unit 136. Ist Floor. Plaza Singapura Shopping Complex. Orchard Road, Singapore 9 Between 11a.m. -Bp.m. (i> DUNLOP OunloplHo Factory
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      831 21 II EMPLOYMENT BOTANICUS PTB. LTO. requires STUDENT OPERATORS a Educational Level Minimum Sec 1 a Prepared to work shifts I Attractlv* salary and bone** S-d*y Interested applicants pleaae call personally between 10am and 12 noon or 2 pm and 4 pm at Tsl *****3 WANTED WAITRESSES. COME personally to Himalaya
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      820 21 A Jurong shipyard require* (1) ELECTRICIANS Secondary 2/VoeaUonaJ or ITB Cartifi cate Mutt have 3 years relevant experience and able to real dlairrams md drawings. i*!"!"' OtNBRAL WORKERS some experience In painting Must be prepared to do general cleaning work within the premises (1) TIMEKEEPER OCE O level certificate or
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      578 22 II EMPLOYMENT h METRO PTE LTD Due* to our expansion program, we have immediate openings for (A) SALES COORDINATORS Above 20 years or age dieted OCE 'O' Level with credit In English Preferably with sales experience Knowledge of Hl-fl. Electrical Appliances. Cameras and Watches would be an advantage (B) SALES
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      605 22 ©JTC has vacancies for ROUSTABOUTS Conoottdotool Seem Rotmm (Inctuoivo of leave eaowonce) (290 to (375 OuaNflcettone a Experience In general cargohandling in ports or similar establishments, preferably In the oil exploration Industry a Knowledge and ability to sling cargoes Including heavy lifts and lashing cargoes on board vessels. a Ability
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      765 22 II EMPLOYMENT A Large International Marine Engineering li Construction company In Jurong Invites applications rrom Singapore Citizens for the positions of (A) CLERK/ TYPIST (Female) (B) SECURITY GUARD (Male) Poet (A) Duties riling, typing and other miscellaneous clerical duties a Age 18-20 years old a School Certificate/ OCE with good
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      704 22 AIWA/ ATLAS ELECTRONICS (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. requires 1) Female Moulding Machine Operators (permanent midnight aMR) 2) Storekeepers (rowCftnf •finis) 3) Female Production Operators age 16 years and above primary education Please apply personally with Identity card to Tne Adminiatration Department. 10*4, Lower Dana Road. Singapore J VWCA INVITES APPLICATIONS from
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      628 22 H EMPLOYMENT RHYTHM Clock manufacturer urgently requires FEMALE PRODUCTION WORKERS Immediate employment and attractive salary. Please call at:RHYTHM SINGAPORE (PTE) LTD Unit IOF-14F. Bit 7, (1 Ayer Re|ah Induatrlal Estate. Singapore S. STOREHAND AND VAN driver required by a book publishing firm Age between 17-21 and 22-30 years old respectively,
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      584 22 An EatabUened SHIPPING COMPANY requires a COMPANY DRIVER a Able to understand and speak simple English a Clean driving record a Must have at least 1 year's driving experience and should be In possession or a scooter Attractive salary «rth overtime le pevaMo In addition to annual bonus. Write immediately
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      656 22 111 VEHICLES BOATS FOR SALE FAST MOTOR LAUNCH LICENCED TO CARRY TWELVE PERSONS PAKTKTI.ARS: LENOTH 9.1 METRES HKEADTH 2.7 METRES DEPTH 1.3 METRES GROSS TONNAGE 9.05 ThAFT OF DOUBLE SKIN TEAKWOOD PLANK BUILT 1969 SINGAPORE PERKINS MARINE DIESEL ENGINE TYPE 6.3 M 100 BHP. 6 CYLINDER AT 2800 RPM SAFETY
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      837 22 IS7I OATSUN 1200 Coupe radio, cassette Showroom condition 57.200 0.n.0. Tel: *****14 1*73 FIAT 12SSL Coupe- 1288 c c with radio, cassette, new sports tyres/ sports rims. Showroom condition $11,000 ono. Tel: *****2 IS7I MORRIS 1300 OT Excellent condition Low mileage New tax New paintwork (5.600. Contact *****31 AUQ '77
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      1021 22 111 VEHICLES A BOATS SHOWROOM CONDITION. LOW mileage. G It Sigma 1600 Deluxe May '77-a.lrcon one owner. Phone 8141.13 ror Tom 1*72 TOYOTA CROWN. New paint, excellent condition Radio/ cassette, alrcond. no PARF value (7.300 on i Telephone *****21 Mr Ow office hours. t»73 SUBARU 14S0 DL. good condition, new
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      924 22 APRIL -74 TOYOTA Cellca 1600 SP Alrcon. sherly sports rims price (13.500 *****00 1*74 DATSUN 120 V alrcon NewTax (11.000- ono Ring: ***** .ATE-71 MAZDA Capella 1600 c c MXIV alrcon. cassette excellent condition. (6.400 *****00 1(71 FORD CORTINA OXL 2000 alrcon Sport-rlms New-Tax/ cassette (7.800/- ono Contact: 294-1473 I*7o
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  • IX OBITUARIES
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      99 23 •on of Mr. and Mrs Loong Kla* Soon paeaod away on 2«Mi July 197* and laid lo ra-i al C.C.X.C.C. The family of THI LATE MR. LEONG JUAN CHEW wlah to thank I tormor claaamataa, colloaguoa, ralativam. nwntwi o( th« ITFC. 1 neighbours clan aaaoclatlona and aaaislanca and
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      1352 23 111 VEHICLES A BOATS 0000 PRICE OFFEREO to PARF wrap ran An> modrl and capa- j it\ Pleaar contact «IS7M Allan WE PAY 0000 prlcr for PARr trrap cars Any makr and capacity Call *****98 Richard CINUINt «UVER UPJOENTLY rr■n Mini. Arnault Mazda or Pru(rot AMOinUnrnu 2&***** Ullan '970 ONWAROS.
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      580 23 V SERVICES A BUSINESS OFFICE REMOVALS service PSA clearance delivery collection of cargoes Contact Lenwa Transport Company *****7' *****3 PACKING/ REMOVAL/ TRANSPORTATION leave your problems to us. efficient, reliable Ring *****22 *****40 Malaysia Pack'ng L Agencies (Si Pte Ltd MODERN MOVING WITH old fash- j ion care Specialised In household
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      455 23 MASSAOE T? CALL FOR a sweet dolly for a relaxing massage Sweet Dolly Massage Service from 10 a m midnight dally Tel *****27 You will not be disappointed CHARLIES ANGILS MASSAOE Service All Angels are fully trained Call *****8 from 10 am to midnight You can depend on Charlie' HOUSE
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      763 23 VI EDUCATION A TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN EXECUTIVE SECRETARYSHIP ft ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT 6 Months Intensive Course Commencing 22 August For further Information call INTERNATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE Supreme Houee. Penang Road. Singapore Tel: *****7/1 IMPORT S EXPORT PROCEDURES Documentation Course: Establishing overseas contact, sales clause, freight calculation, methods of payment, types of
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      797 23 PEOPLE'S PARK COMMERCIAL SCHOOL I A Standard L Spacious School OUR POPULAR PART-TIME PRIVATE SECRETARY 8 CERTIFICATE COURSE 1 Mon/ Wed/ Frt 6.00-9 45pm Next Course Commencing 7/8/78 BOOK KEEPING (Beginner.) Friday 7 30-9 30pm commencing to-day I c BOOK-KEEPING (Inter) Monday 7 30-9 30p m commencing 7/8/78 c HIGHER
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      995 23 VI EDUCATION A TRAINING MATHEMATICS. INOIIIN. SCIENCE. Malay Chinese Tuition SIS monthly' Home Tuition also available' Any standard. subjects Tel. *****3 (National). *****5 (Proffreu) CLASS Oil HOME TUITION Mathematics and Mandarin tuition by experienced graduate Telephone *****2 '.048. Blk 531 Upper Cross Street Required more tutors ORGAN. PIANO. GUITAR and
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      760 23 VII TRAVEL RESTAURANTS NAM HO TRAVEL Service (S) Pte Ltd STPB LIC NO 140 West Malaysia Tour (Inclusive Oentlng Cameron Highlands) by deluxe alrcondltloned coach seven days ***** six days SSI72/-. departure every Sunday. Monday. Tuesday Oentlng CameI run Highlands four days SJI3.S Oentlng Highlands four rlius s»i45 by deluxe
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      492 23 ARCHIPELAGO SPECIALS MALAYSIA TOURS <Oa*y) 2-days Oentlng (Air) 8140 3 days Oentlng Coach' Air $95/sl2© 5 days X L /Camercn I Penang (Oentlng) $185 :> days Air/Coach $250 I 7 days KL/CH Pen Oentlng $175 1 Day Desaru Tour IS 1 Day Kota Tlnggl l» 1 Day Malacca 28 Singapore
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  • IX OBITUARIES
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      11 24 140 Acknowledgements ItX LATI MOM JCHBNS_ SWEB LIB) IHeak ■sat (31/7/TSL
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      149 24 BMB. NSJMT KWEK (Nee Madam Merry Koh Choon Neo) age 52 •atssd away peacefully at 8.08 is on 3-3-78 leaving behind her beloved husband one ton (Michael), five adopted daughter* father and grandfather Body lying In state at ST. Bernadette* Church. Zion Road Funeral on Saturday (5-8-78) Cortege
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      432 24 times friday properties THE 50 STOREY JpPMrWI I LUXURIOUS APARTMENTS FOR RENT 0 Meeily located st the lunction ol Aneon Road end Piotxnton Roed. 0 Psneromc view of lite Harbour 0 24-hour centralised sir -conditioning 0 W*m to well carpeting 0 Furnitures end fitting* provided by leading decor Oft 0
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      594 24 times friday properties against TERMITES, COCKROACHES, RODENTS, \jk ANTS, MOSQUITOES OTHER PESTS 9T\ for INSPECTION, ADVICE, TREATMENT Tel: *****6 SE&SSgKn, JKZ LbbL il LbW Vs^B^d BBBbU PO* UVWO m AWO/OW MtVUtIMDIT Land area 1.257 ssj m (IS.SS3 M| R) »8»S»3»wawf.SSl»lilllll IBS> I 111|457 ssj m (11«S W)^ uu| nmmi.rtin, 4
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      451 24 DIST. 10. LEBOON PARK cosy double-storey detached house, 4 large bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, bathroom* attached, spacious living/ dining area, patio, large matured garden. OIST. 9. BCVBRLV MAI luxurious maisonette apartment with private swimming pool and central alrcondlllonlng. 3 bedrooms, with built-in wardrobes, bathrooms attached, spacious living and dining area,
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      698 24 OPP ORCHARD ROAO Dkt.lCdoubie -rtorey semi-detached 3 bedrooms, servant* 81,460 furnished. Regional *****31/ *****34. DIBT. 31 BNO KONG Oarden 2storey detached bunamjpw. Land ana 3,030 sq ft Tastefully furnished with 4 alrcons. tefcphone. heater, washing machine 51.900 Tel: *****6/9 BtST. tS MT. SINAI. Beautifully renovated semi-detached Urge garden new furnishing*,
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      839 24 jrV ACCOMMODATE 3 bedroom*, fully alrcondlSKurt^r. Call TRP ?23*IS*/ LOVELY APARTMENT CAJRSHWU. Court wen furnished, swimming pool, vary efficient maintenance Tel: SiaStt mt. 3 Bsjl 3 sw Osefeswd Bjsssl 3 bedrooms luxurious apartment with swimming pool, attached bathroom, servant* amenities fully furnished, 91.900. Far vlewlae cell: Worldwide 1387*77/ 3381*43/ S7SBS3
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      755 24 TOW A PtOPCRTICS I TTouKgJIiIJoAOAIIICOII room, bathroom attached, cooking allowed, carpark telephone available Avallabl* on 10/3/T8 Trt: *****37. airy room* in modern apartment, near •bopping centre*, food stalls (Spore 15). *****09 ASIAN HOWSttM AWCY *****3 has furnished/ unfurnished rooms/ flats/ maisonetu studio apartmenu In various dutrlcU. AtPXOBXWTIONBB TASTBPULLY PURNISNSO master
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      597 24 IV ACCOMMODATION 4 PROPERTIES OTifflElA^ EICLUStVE OPPICS SUITES A SNENTONWAV Prestige class office suite* with e«cellent sea view. Tenancy areas from 230 4 sq m. to 434 8 at) m at 330.45 pam/ mth Incl. B. COLLYER OUAV Prestige class office building and centrally located. Tenancy areas from 131 so.
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      601 24 L-SNAPSD APPROKRBATBLT BSB sq.ft. at 81.05 p.s.f. Interacted view st: 1703, International Plaaa, 17th floor, between 9a. m and 12 noon Immediate occupancy OPPICS BPACB AVAILABLE Immediately at 218. Telok Kurau Road (Bright Centre) fully furnished carpeted Contact Mr. Tay *****33 OPPICB ROOM WITH telephone/ furniture 8300 p.m. 1 months
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      636 24 CMST. 16 SiOLAP Plain ilnglestorey Italian s.yle bungalow. 000 sq ft 4 bedrooms, split level, marble floorlnt. extensively renovated 118S.0O0 EBC 2355M1 Z3SSS4O OIST. 16 CORONATION Road West 2-itorey modern bungalow. 8,000 sq ft 4 bedrooms, renovated, tenanted $2, M0. very spacious 8300.000 EBC -*****41/ *****16 OIST. 16 TSLOK KUNAU
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      604 25 times friday properties BMBflßsl VtMt) JALAN «AJ» UOANO apartment 3 bedrooms built-in am approx 4*D m Price $85 000 Contact ryorge FK Low L Partners MUSTS' *****37 DMT. I CAVENAOH COUNT Luxurtoua 3-be<lroomed apartment servants room, presently wninlfd $150 000 I. J Aanrtetes *****2 *****4 CMtT It BALMORAL PARK 3brdroomed
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      540 25 ••Wan SacurlWaa (t) M* Ltd EMato Dt>Mn| Tom 1101 -A. DBS •uNdlna »Mi to ac*um on Mai at ■tWM to pay from $100,000 tsoo.aoo Wim contact: Tho Mawaaxr B 221*031 Wo can do bottor FOREIGN BUYER lUOGII $500 000 requires good double »lore> detached In dist 9 10/ 11 Call
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      710 25 M TANOUN SHOPPING Centre groundfloor for takeover, no brokers please For details, apply personally EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY! 2 shop units established location Available for sale on 2nd floor. Peninsula Shopping Centre Recently leased out at $3,400 together Area of each 387 no ft and 479 sq ft at $425 p s
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      746 25 PERBANDARAN PETALING JAVA y m*mY/~m m Y/~ JAWATAN KOSONG """"N Parmohonan adalah dipalawa daripada Wargartaoara yang barkalayakan untuk BH mamanuhi jawatan yang barikut dl Majlis Parbandaran Pataiing Jaya. MM a) JAWATAN: AKITEK (Kumpulan A) b) TANGGAGAJI: (A 17) SI. 1 0S x 60 1.225/51.345 x 60 1.585/ 81.705 x 100
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      1236 25 TENDER NOTICE Tenders ore invited forL BUILDING a) T«rtd«f No. AMF/T/78/001 Daatgn, supply, Installation, commissioning and maintenance of Halon 1301 Total Flooding Systems to Comcentre Eligibility Registered Controctors Class B, C D Non-registered Contractors Deposit SSSOO 00 Showround I I August I 978, 2.00 pm at Comcentre, Exeter Road Closing
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      590 25 PBOPI.K'S VSS(M l\r*)N TIONG BAMKI I'K.oll F/S \l DIIOHII Ml IKNDKH NOTICK Tenders are Invited, from registered Contrartdrs for the erection and romlletion of An Auditorium at 4 Chin Street off Tlong Poh» Road for the People's Asso4|atlon Detail drawings, specification and full particulars may be Inspected at the Architects'
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    516 26 JHE MP for Bukit Merah and a member of the Public Utilities Board, Mr. Lim Chee Onn. yesterday called on the Standards Council in Singapore to explore the possibility of having a common code of engineering practice among Asean countries. Such a code would
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    509 26 Accused: I signed statement to save my neck AN alleged drug trafficker told the High Court yesterday he had "happily signed" a cautioned statement while detained at the Central Narcotics Bureau because he thought he could then escape the gallows. Anwar All Khan, 27. testifying yesterday said: "If I had
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    56 26 THE Singapore Science Centre in Jurong will screen three films Tne other World. What is Life and The Sea at Its teaching laboratory on Tuesday from 4 to 5 p.m. °n Aug 11. it win screen two films Satellites of he Sun and The Long View
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    Crash busman to get $68,000
    158 26 rE Chief Justice, Mr Wee Cho n g Jin. granted a consent Judgement for $68,000 damages and costs In the High Court yesterday to Mr Sarjlt Singh, 57, a bus driver, In a road accident civil claim. Mr. Amln Vallbhoy. for Mr. Sarjlt Singh, said
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    99 26 rt two abattoir! In Kirn Chun Road and Jwong will remain open for the siauchter of pics on the nifhU of Au and 9to that the public can have pork on National Day and the next day. Batcher* who want to tend their pic* for
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    Raffles' home to be auctioned
    405 26  -  PHILIP LEE By f ONDON, Thurs. A piece of Singapore history Is about to be put up for sale In London and It comes in the form of a 17th century house on a hill In northwest London. "Hlghwood House" in lush Mill Hilt, which
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      586 26 Thia announcement appeare for the purpoaaa of record only August 1978 I UNITED OVERSEAS FINANCE LIMITED (A member of the United Overteas Bank Groupl Offer for Sale of 5,000,000 Shares of SSI each at 551.50 per Share by JARDINE FLEMING (SINGAPORE) UNITED CHASE MERCHANT PTE. LIMITED BANKERS LIMITED Alliance Securities
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      Lock icon Leeds in search of a manager
      462 27 LONDON, Thurs. I>eeds United Kngland's most feared and su< ful soccer club until Don Revie quit .is manager, are still searrhinir for the man to take up his mantle and lead them back to their former glories. With two weeks to ro before the
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      41 27 BUENOS AIRES. Thurs. Argentina and Holland will -replay" their World Cup final in Switzerland next May 22. it was confirmed here yesterday. The match will be staged to mark the 75th anniversary of the International Football Federation— Reuter.
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      131 27 Brady to miss one match LONDON. Thurs. Liam Brady, sent off durinc Arsenal's West German tour, is certain to miss an early season match. Brady received his marching orders minutes from the end of the 1-0 win against Borussia Dortmund, and a Football Association spokesman confirmed "The sending-off will be
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      24 27 ATHENS. Thurs English soccer champions Nottingham Forest drew 1-1 with Greek champions AEK Athens in an exhibition game here last night —AP.
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      181 27 IOC study new LA Games plan f AUSANNE, (Switzerland), Thurs. The International Olympic Committee yesterday began studying the new last-ditch plan by Los Angeles to host the 1984 Olympic Games, an lOC spokesman said here yesterday. 1 Madame Monlque Berlioux, head ol the lOC secretariat, said the city's new plan,
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      127 27 mORQUAY (England). 1 Thurs.— New Zealand wicket-keeper Jock Edwards surprisingly lost his place behind the stumps to opening batsman Bruce Edgar on the opening day of the tourists' two-day match against the .English Minor Counties here yesterday. Edgar, 21. was impressive with the bat, hitting
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      329 27 wrOOD LANDS (Texu) w Thurs. Three woild records got the United Stata swimming championships off to a tremendous start here yesterday. First 17-year-old Steve Lunqulst set a new world best ol 3 mlns. 04.39 sees, duilng the heats lor the metis 200 metres medley. Then 15-year-old Kirn Llnehan stormed
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      479 28 EDMONTON, Thurs. OFFICIALS not directly involved in today's opening ceremony are working frantically behind the scenes finishing off arrangements for the Eleventh Commonwealth Games. While Queen Elizabeth is receiving the salute of 2,000 competitors and team leaders from 47 nations. Games organisers will be ironing
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      221 28 NIGERIA'S DECISION A SURPRISE PDMONTON, Thurs. Nigeria's decision to pull out of the Commonwealth Games came too late for the Commonwealth Secretariat to do anything about It, said Mr. Surendranath Ramphal, the secretarygeneral of the Commonwealth, here today. "Nlgerlas' decision came as a surprise to me. It came so late
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      384 28 PDMONTON. (Alberta), Thurs. Singapore's freestyle champion, Junie Sng, has modest alms in her two races, the 400 and 800 metres, In the C o m mo n weal th Games swl m m Ing events which open tomorrow. On past performances,
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      95 28 EDMONTON, Thurs. The schedule of events for tomorrow's opening day of competition at the Commonwealth Games: Badminton Preliminary team matches. Lawn Bowls Fours, pain and singles. Boxing Preliminary bouts. Cycling Individual 1,000 metres Time Trial. Swimming and diving Men's 4xloo metres freestyle relay heats and final. Women's 100
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      160 28 fTDMONTON, Thurs. M 4 Three Malaysian athletes took part In the Commonwealth Games warm-up meeting on the Commonwealth Stadium's synthetic track here yesterday, but did not fare too well. Best result was that of Ishtiaq Mobarak. who finished fourth In his heat of the 110 metres hurdles. He was
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      126 28 piDMONTON, Thurs. '-'Commonwealth Games athletes were favourably impressed when they competed for the first time on the Commonwealth Stadium synthetic "proturf" track here yesterday. General opinion was that the all-weather red track was on the hard side, but most thought that this would lead to some
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      57 28 EDMONTON. Than Hamlsh Hay, thr Mayor of Chrtotchurch. New Zealand, yesterday handed over the Gammon wealth Games eerrmonlaj Bag to Ces Pur res. Mayor of Edmonton, host a to the Elventh Commonwealth Games to be opened later today by Queen Elisabeth.— AFP JAVAMANI (left) and Jnnle take a
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      1928 28 ■HJJI 1-45 CLASS 4, DIV S 1,200 m ll'iniM ($lO,OOO $7,000 to winner) 1 37 M Pnut Ml HUM II I (My Way,) NUtuor 7 97 «Sd will I ."081 Wa« > ***** BfMMMf IfUmcol o»ul «M (d 2 .1] 1.250 m -fUmm, 10 1 7728 CaranH g
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      670 28  - Top Aussie jockey in action at Ipoh FAIRWAY By JPOH, Thurs Top-notch Australian rldei Tn£ ar th y Whi l e WUI seen ln actlon a < Ipoh this weekend. White, 34. is on a short visit to Malaysia after a successful trip to England where lie rode seven winners
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      62 28 ATLANTA (George). Thurt. Pete Rom of the Cincinnati Red» lajt night became the second man In major league baseball history to collect at least one hit In 44 consecutive games. The 37-year-old third baseman equalled Willie Keler's alt-time national league mark, let In 1887. when he
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      256 29  - Queen's Cup: FAS warn affiliates JOE DORAI By /"LUBS affiliated to the Football Associa- tioii of Singapore will not be allowed to compete in the Queen's Cup soccer tournament at Bangkok in October. This was announced yesterday by the FAB after they had met and discussed an application by the
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      181 29 Wee, Lim have key roles tonight MERDEKA soccer team goalkeepers. Edmund Wee and Llm rhlew Pent:, will play important roles In tonights key match (klck:>fl at eight" between I ampines Rovors and Armed Forces In Dtv One of the National r wjtball league at the National Stadium, re- rts JOt
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      103 29 F3RMOT international swimming star Alex Chan Meng Wah lifts his bride for a "top of the world" feeling after their marriage at the Registry of Marriages at Fort Canning yesterday. Alex, the second son of well-known i coach Dr. Chan Ah Kow. married Agnes 1 Llm. a
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      528 29  -  ALBERT JOHNSON By ■J NTERNATTONAL swlm4 mer Justina Tseng smashed two meet rerords at the National Schools s w 1 m m 1 n g championships at the Shaw pool on Wednesday. Justina. who represented the Republic at the recent South-east Asia Age Group meet In
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      176 29 BANGKOK. Thurs. Japan and the Phlltpp«nes shared the gold medal honours in the iiouiles events of the Hlti, Asian zone tenpln championships last night. Yutaka :.»aruo and Teruo Kawabata combined for a 2.333 series to i- a p t v r e the men's doubles title
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      77 29 THE Singapore Amateur Cycling Association have postponed their Pesta Sukan 150-kilometre road race by two weeks to Sept 10. because the original date, Aug 27, clashes with the Pesta Sukan Big Walk. Trie track sprints will be staged as scheduled on Aug 18-20 says SACA
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      25 29 TAN Tock Sen* Hospital yesterday won the Inter-hospital soccer tournament when they beat Alexander Hospital 5-1 at the Toa Payoh Sports Complex yesterday.
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      31 29 THE National Museum will screen two colour films, the All England Badminton Championships 1975 and Bigger. Faster. Stronger, which delves into wei«ht-tralnlnß for all athletes, tomorrow at 1045 am.
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      240 29  -  PETER SIOW By rIREE local black belts from the Shitoryu Karate Association David Yap. Chla Kwek Fah and Ong Mun Tin— joined th.' ranks of a handful or martial arts elite* when they were promoted to the third dan recently The three, who have over three decades
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      497 29  -  ERNEST FRIDA By THIS year's Singapore Amateur Athletics Association's Open championships at the National Stadium from Sept 1-3 promises to be the best in the series, judging from the large number of foreign athletes taking part. Eight count r i es have confirmed
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      339 29  - All things point to a Thomson triumph in final BERNARD PEREIRA By EVERY THING points to a close victory for defending champions Thomson when they meet Kampong Übi in the inter constituency badminton final at the Singapore Badminton Hall on Sunday at 7.30 p.m. To start with, their unexpected 5-0
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      90 29 Today's events ATHLETICS Saint Gabriel secondary school BMSt 'Upper Serangoon s'. ms. 2.30 p.m.) HOtKEi SHA premier league: Schools v Jansenites. SWIMMING National inter-school c'ships (Barker Road, 2 p.m.). SOCt'EB FDAWU interbranch tourney: Holiday Inn v Hyatt. Imperial v Phoenix (Tanglin Grounds. 5 p.m.); NFL Dl\ 1 Tamplnes Rovers v
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      25 29 BRAS Basah beat Thomson 15-1. 15-7. 15-5 and SAFSA beat Special Constabulary 15-0. 15-1, 10-15. 15-3 In the Independence Volleyball tournament last night.
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      169 29 Nudeenely i Boonyaket of Thailand won the Singapore Women's Open golf championship at Island Course yesterday reports RNKST FRIDA. She beat defending champion. Kee Bee Khim by qne stroke to snatch the title. Nudeenely covered the 54-hole competition with an aggregate of 232 with rounds of
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      27 29 KUALA LUMPUA. Thurs. South Korea beat Sri Lanka 133-17 In the Seventh Asian Women's basketball championship tit S'adium Nrgara tonight Korea led 6313 at half-time— AFP.
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    147 30 FIREMEN ulni aerial ladders to battle a Mate at a Brooklyn supermarket in New York on Wednesday. Six firemen were killed when the roof they were standinc on collapsed. Fire department officials reported at least 34 firemen and a policemen injured in the blase. Officials said the FIREMEN
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    73 30 MANILA, Thurs. Four people were shot dead and two others wounded in a clash between six drunken Philippine army troopers and security guards of a logging company in the Southern Philippines, a company official said to- day. In another incident, church sources said today,
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    95 30 BONN, Thurs—Stagnating industrial production in the first half of this year has forced West Germany to lower its sights on economic growth, a senior government official told newsmen here today. State Secretary Otto Schlecht of the Economics Ministry said the government has revised its forecasts and Is aiming
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    52 30 JAKARTA. Tliurs. Authorities have rcleaaed a total of 314 followers Of the rebel movement for thr Independence of Aceh on the northern Up of Sumatra Island, the newspaper Slnar Harapan said today. Two Cabinet ministers of the movement were among the 314 released on Monday, the peper
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    274 30 Upper House to debate motion for Desai's son graft probe NEW DELHI, Thursday rpHE Upper House of Parliament will de- bate next week an opposition motion calling for an inquiry into corruption charges against Prime Minister Morarji Desai's only son, Kantibhai. The motion will also ask for a separate Inquiry
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    24 30 NEW DELHI. Thurs. Police opened (ire on violent mobs In the Parbhani District of Mahrashtra State today killing two people. Reuter.
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    112 30 Marcos names temporary successors MANILA, Thurs.— Philippine President Marcos disclosed today he had named the speaker of the interim Parliament and the Deputy Prime Minister as his temporary successors as President and Premier, respectively. Mr. Marcos said he had signed a new decree on June 11 providing that In case
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    24 30 ROME, Thurs. Ground staff at Italian airports staged a 12-hour strike starting at noon today seriously disrupting International and domestic flights. —AFP.
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    698 30 LONDON. Thurs Share prices roae today. Influenced by the strong rise on Wall Street yesterday, dealers said At 3 p m the Financial Times Index ni up 3 4 at 4M 7 after reaching a new 187S high of 4M 7 at 1 p m Government bonds pared
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    807 34  -  WILLIAM SCOBIE From in LOS ANGELES MILLIONS OF WOMEN ARE IN TROUBLE BECAUSE OF OVER-PRESCRIBED TRANQUILLISER DRUGS THEY call it the "executive wife" disease dependence on pills and drink. The most prominent victims are Betty Ford and Joan Kennedy, and their courage in facing the
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